Urban Cycle (walk) along the Lea Valley towards Ware Sat 30th May

[alsoknownas]

Slight issue here, not the end of the world but I put my new saddle on a bit too low, has anyone got a hex key? Can't be wasting knee energy now. [emoji33]

Yeah, I'll have one.

 

[rich!]

We're on the hump at the ne corner of Markfield Park by the graffiti pens.

 

[MrSki]

We're on the hump at the ne corner of Markfield Park by the graffiti pens.

There is a bench there where you can watch other cyclists going over the cobbles. Can be amusing.

 

[Stig]

Yay! We're in Markfield Park just inside the fence and up the hill having a beer. I'll try to bodge it with an adjustable for now, I wouldn't if no one had a hex in case I couldn't tighten it again.

 

[han]

We're by the canal at the Princess of Wales, at the tables.

 

[ShiftyBagLady]

Where are you? Sleaterkinney and I are here

Ah yeah? We're in the park over the road. Will come and find you guys in a minute then

 

[Miss-Shelf]

Ok me and zora are at Waltham Cross station in the breezy sun

 

[Stig]

I've been told not to mash it. So I've left it alone

 

[Stig]

There is a bench there where you can watch other cyclists going over the cobbles. Can be amusing.

Indeed it is

 

[idumea]

Majorly overslept

 

[rich!]

Cyclists! Hurry up, cos we've run out of beer!

 

[Stig]

Yeah come on, let's go!

 

[Artaxerxes]

Ticket system at the station upgraded apparently

 

[Stig]

its all empty i swear to god

Hmmm. I'm counting cyclists and runners to hold you personally responsible for, as we speak.

 

[mango5]

I'm past Cheshunt lock. There's no one around

 

[mango5]

Wildlife near Broxbourne

 

[mango5]

We're in the pub

 

[Artaxerxes]

Nice meeting you all

 

[rich!]

Ouch. Ouch. Ouch.

I apologize for having been anti-social at the Old Barge, but I wasn't in an "gosh that was fun" kind of a mode.

More a "lock the bike and leave the key in the lock" mood...

 

[mango5]

Ah, the opportunity for dispersal was partly why today worked so well. Thanks alsoknownas, great job.

 

[rich!]

Made it to Beavertown. 9.8% expresso stout.

 

[MrSki]

The Arse are winning 3-0 if you are interested.

 

[golightly]

Just returned home to the wife.

Thanks to everyone, especially alsoknownas, for making it a great day.

 

[Miss-Shelf]

alsoknownas what a fantastic plan which turned into a wonderful day - thanks

great walking and talking and meeting all

 

[han]

Cheers everyone. That was such an enjoyable day! Particular thanks to alsoknownas for organising - perfect pub/cycling ratio and coordination with the walkers. Epic! And weren't we lucky with the weather!

Sorry I was a bit of a lightweight and didn't make it to Beavertown. I would've been severely punished by my terrifyingly domineering girlfriend if I hadn't got home by 8

alsoknownas, your birthday present is proving to be very useful in loosening the evening up already!

 

[alsoknownas]

Please do make sure peeps are ok with their pics being up and that. Top day folks!

 

[ShiftyBagLady]

That was a really lovely day. The lad and I both had a great time, if a little erm independently at times
Thanks for being so lovely to him, and to me despite my lagging behind and whinging. It was a great little adventure and I look forward to being That Guy again on the next one

 

[alsoknownas]

You're all gorgeous.

 

[alsoknownas]

That was a really lovely day. The lad and I both had a great time, if a little erm independently at times
Thanks for being so lovely to him, and to me despite my lagging behind and whinging. It was a great little adventure and I look forward to being That Guy again on the next one

It was an absolute pleasure having Nifty Shifty cruising with us. He more than held his own, and needed minimal looking after. I reckon we all did a good job on that one, including you .

 

[Treacle Toes]

Thanks for a lovely day people...was great meeting Artaxerxes sleaterkinney ShiftyBagLady & Jnr toblerone3 for the frst time as well as touching faces with everyone else again.

We are now back in Brockley cooking dinner.

Fantastic day all round...organisation, meeting points, weather, journey and destination, nice stop off at Beavertown and the Anchor and hope on the way back to Dalston to get our train....A little saddle sore but it was worth it.

Warrior of the day prize goes to ShiftyJnr whom I think we all agreed will now be parented by all of us

Seriously ShiftyBagLady what an amazing young man you have raised. He left most of us for dust and is all levels of resourceful, engaged and confident.