|
|
Post by m40man on Dec 17, 2011 9:26:21 GMT
Final practice run, maybe your last chance for a run out before Christmas (too early to mention the 'C' word  ?) Meeting at H Cafe, Berinsfield: www.h-cafe.co.uk/apps/location/I'll be there from 09:45, in time to have my breakfast. The practice run will be leave at 10:30am & will be the full 105 miles, with all the stops, including lunch. The run will finish at Chieveley services, Junction 13 of the M4, some time around 4pm. ....... give your other half time to wrap your pressies by coming out on this practice  . |
|
|
|
Post by Flymo on Dec 17, 2011 11:33:15 GMT
The run will finish at Chieveley services, Junction 13 of the M4, some time around 4pm. is that the ending place of the run for proper  Flymo |
|
|
|
Post by m40man on Dec 17, 2011 12:01:15 GMT
The run will finish at Chieveley services, Junction 13 of the M4, some time around 4pm. is that the ending place of the run for proper Flymo Yes Andy - as also stated in the main run sign-up thread. Coming along tomorrow  ? |
|
|
|
Post by Flymo on Dec 17, 2011 12:20:52 GMT
not tomorrow but keeping my options open for the main event.
|
|
|
|
Post by Fiasco on Dec 17, 2011 17:18:05 GMT
Sorry, can't do this one, my sister is getting married coming to visit us. Have fun
Dave
|
|
|
|
Post by pilgrim on Dec 17, 2011 22:21:25 GMT
How many practices do you need? One on the 4th Dec. another on 18th Dec. Have you forgotten where to go already or will it spoil the surprise in 2012?  ;D ;D ;D ;D |
|
|
|
Post by m40man on Dec 17, 2011 22:24:43 GMT
How many practices do you need? One on the 4th Dec. another on 18th Dec. Have you forgotten where to go already or will it spoil the surprise in 2012? ;D ;D ;D ;D In the absence of any other runs around this time, I'm making my own entertainment . You're welcome to pop over & join in . |
|
|
|
Post by bobh on Dec 17, 2011 22:52:04 GMT
Sorry, can't make this one Martin.
Bob
|
|
|
|
Post by pilgrim on Dec 18, 2011 11:11:00 GMT
How many practices do you need? One on the 4th Dec. another on 18th Dec. Have you forgotten where to go already or will it spoil the surprise in 2012? ;D ;D ;D ;D In the absence of any other runs around this time, I'm making my own entertainment . You're welcome to pop over & join in . If I was closer I'd certainly consider doing so. |
|
|
|
Post by m40man on Dec 18, 2011 12:49:10 GMT
... If I was closer I'd certainly consider doing so. Sadly had to abort the run after around 90 minutes - roads too icy after the recent rain & last night's frost  . I persevered in the hope that the bright sunlight would improve the roads, but it wasn't strong enough. At the start, the SERV boys & girls were having breakfast in advance of their toy run. I was invited along, but it's only a 10 minute ride to the JR in Oxford, on main roads.  After waiting for the appointed time, & with no other runsters having turned-up, I kitted-up. All was going well until the wheels started to turn. Within a couple of miles I was avoiding frozen run-off water:  ...... & once on the back roads, it was treacherous. Frozen puddles at the verges is OK, but the tarmac was so wet, the main surface was icy over long stretches. Back was skipping, front not so bad, but 20mph was going to mean a long wait for the loo stop:  Shortly after the last pic, I was nearly wiped-out by a nutter going far too fast in the opposite direction, hogging the road. Round the next corner I learnt why: He'd hit another car, in front of me, & was booting it out of there presumably to make a claim-free escape . I stopped - the middle-aged woman in the car was OK, actually just lost a wing mirror. I asked her go ahead, as I couldn't ride above 20mph. As long as the rains stay, off the proper run will be fine - or if it rains, & there's not a heavy frost, it'll be fine. Today wasn't the day for a practice & I crawled home after less than 90 minutes of the run . |
|
|
|
Post by teejayexc on Dec 18, 2011 12:58:35 GMT
You're crackers  , perhaps you should change the wording in your first paragraph from persevering to perversing Seriously though, well done for giving it a go even if rest of wannabes had more sense *typed on my iPad safe and warm in my closet  |
|
|
|
Post by m40man on Dec 18, 2011 13:01:18 GMT
.... *typed on my iPad safe and warm in my closet Eeew ! Now go wash your hands . |
|
|
|
Post by teejayexc on Dec 18, 2011 13:03:38 GMT
.... *typed on my iPad safe and warm in my closet Eeew ! Now go wash your hands . Lol, one handed typing comes in handy  |
|
|
|
Post by cam7777 on Dec 18, 2011 14:04:32 GMT
Blimey, when did you aquire common sense  Poor old Fiasco would have sh1t himself I will keep a keen eye on the weather forecast for the actual run...I will see you on the Saturday night for drinks and Sunday morning for breakfast whatever the weather, just depends whether I am on two wheels or in four |
|
?)
.
?
. I persevered in the hope that the bright sunlight would improve the roads, but it wasn't strong enough.
, perhaps you should change the wording in your first paragraph from persevering to perversing 
