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Damn .. maybe next time then .. hopefully found a solution by then.

I'm slightly lacking in the back seat department

I also love my road trips in the car, just come back from the South of France, a couple of years ago about ten of us drove through Europe to Venice, got a Ferry to Corfu

Just have to find the holy grail of bike racks to combine my two loves lol

See what ya mean.

Cj, if any follow-up sessions are planned I should be able to take you as I've got a nice big 4x4 with rack that will easily take 3 proper bikes on the back...

Only trouble is it has to be a day when Surfette won't need the car.

But more bods reduces the impact to me of just over 20mpg

Another option me and a mate talked about is just hiring a van for the day

Hi guys where are you ridding Sunday Pete Braintree

I'm racing at Langdon Hills, Pete

Thanks Ev ! So kind of you ..I'd be sure to sling some petrol your way ...20mpg *ouch* lol

But stop press... on way back from Goodwood last night... averaged 24.1.. Flamin' Nora

Friday, 23rd September

Javi, I will be able to pick you up, ill PM you.

Duckem, hows the ankle, are you healed up and able to join us for a 9.30 meet?

Hi Beardee, I'm still interested, I've been out on the bike a bit and haven't really had any issues so far. I have a feeling I may struggle with the gradient though, going up anyway. Are you looking for zooming or as it sounds like a small group, will it be more sedate?

Hi Duckem,
theres gonna be two very fit riders tomorrow and one very good rider plus maybe another and me at the back.
The plan is to ride all/most of the day so i always take it very easy on the way up and hammer the downs. That way we can ride all day.
Be nice to have company at the back

Heres some stats, this was a very hot day, so a lot more stopping/chatting/cake eating than usual

Distance: 19.44 mi
Time: 2:36:52
Avg Speed: 7.4 mph
Elevation Gain: 2,693 ft
Calories: 1,673 C

Timing
Time: 2:36:52
Moving Time: 2:31:21
Elapsed Time: 5:37:20
Avg Speed: 7.4 mph
Avg Moving Speed: 7.7 mph
Max Speed: 22.7 mph

Elevation
Elevation Gain: 2,693 ft
Elevation Loss: 2,702 ft


SurferEv also posted some stats on pg 8 from the EssexHerts group ride


Distance 19.80 miles
Duration 3h:56m:24s
Avg Speed 5.0 mph
Max Speed 21.6 mph
Calories 1381 kcal
Altitude 257 ft / 936 ft
Elevation 2257 ft ↑ / 1485 ft ↓

Although not sure about the difference between up and down elevation, maybe he spent 800ft in the air

Id never stop anyone joining us so you are more than welcome.
We could possibly split into two groups at various points, let the others stretch their legs and the others can play on the more technical trails there.

EDIT: just PM'd you start time and location.

Cheers Beardee, I have all the info and sat nav has been programmed, I'll see you in the morning.

Any pictures from the 31st

Cheers

Clay

Edit: Pics are on next page

Cheers to everyone for yesterday.
Got some good photos too.
Another great ride.