S\E Garden of England rideout thread 2018

[Lee_sec]

sc0tt said:

I'll pick the Kent lot up at Thurrock.

As I live 5 mins from the services I'll join there too

[PIGINAWIG]

keebz91 said:

Should be OK for this!! Coming from Sudbury so up into Essex is good with me!

I’m 10 mins away from you ....

[Deranged Granny]

anonymous said:

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[Walter Sobchak]

I’d like to go on the 25th, what sort of time do you usually meet up?, I’ve got to get back for the afternoon but not until 2 ish, doubt I will be able to go that fast though, I’m not sure what the running in procedure is bit doubt it will be done before the 25th, would be a great opportunity to get some miles on the bike though.

[rev-erend]

I'm up for this .. never really been on a PH bike ride before.

25th March sounds good.

Any idea of the meeting place and route ?

[sc0tt]

Lee_sec said:

As I live 5 mins from the services I'll join there too

Where abouts lee?

[Lee_sec]

I'm in Grays Sc0tt...

[sc0tt]

Lee_sec said:

I'm in Grays Sc0tt...

Nice, I'm moving to where the sandmartin is next month (fingers crossed).

[Lee_sec]

haha sweet you'll be round the corner! good to have another biker near by!

[sc0tt]

Lee_sec said:

haha sweet you'll be round the corner! good to have another biker near by!

Crap biker. I haven't even got one mate.

[rev-erend]

Lee_sec said:

As I live 5 mins from the services I'll join there too

Count me in for Thurrock as I will be heading round the M25 from Surrey.

[Andy XRV]

anonymous said:

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Having done a few of these, both good and bad the scenario that seems to work best is for everyone to meet somewhere at the start of the main ride that has tea/coffee, food and plenty of parking. Those that like a Sunday breakfast can arrive early and those that just want to ride can arrive a bit later. The plus side it gives everyone a chance to catch up and it gives a bit of time for the new people to settle in and feel welcome. We can then all head off to wherever, preferably another place with liquid, beverages and parking

Obviously people like the Kent massive can pre meet and Thurrock Services does seems a good place for that.

I can't help with where to start and finish because as soon as I cross the water I'm lost

Over to you guys

[Moulder]

I'd would like to come along to this as well.

Intermediate group for me if we do decide to split up.

[PIGINAWIG]

Moulder said:

I'd would like to come along to this as well.

Intermediate group for me if we do decide to split up.

It’s a fairly relaxed ride with the odd bit of enthusiasm thrown in. There’s no willy waving etc... you’ll enjoy it.

[Andy XRV]

PIGINAWIG said:

Moulder said:

I'd would like to come along to this as well.

Intermediate group for me if we do decide to split up.

It’s a fairly relaxed ride with the odd bit of enthusiasm thrown in. There’s no willy waving etc... you’ll enjoy it.

Spot on. As you've very kindly volunteered to lead have you decided where we're all meeting for breakfast and where we're going?

[PIGINAWIG]

Hi Andy,

Not sure where everyone is happy meeting up....

I’ll be good to meet anywhere and then lead once we are in Essex territory. I’m out all day early doors until dusk;)

[PIGINAWIG]

High Beech is a good shout......

[Andy XRV]

PIGINAWIG said:

High Beech is a good shout......

High Beech tea hut works for me. Shall we say meet there at 9ish for wheels turning at 9.30 or a bit earlier for those that want something to eat?

[PIGINAWIG]

I’ll get there for 8.30am. It’s an hour for me to get there. Mmmm burgers.....

[TbirdX]

I'll see about trotting along for this one. High Beech, is spitting distance for me :-)