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

[alsoknownas]

I shall endeavour to come but I'll probably keep haring off

which is fine too - important thing is to be there and not be square

Yeah, we can all be together in doing our own thing, or something. It would be great to meet you! [/peer pressure /em]

What generally happens is that the slower peeps group together, and so do the mediums, and the lycra louts speed off, and we meet up using pints and mobile phones, etc.

 

[isvicthere?]

Can't do 16th, but would be keen to go on the 30th.

 

[braindancer]

I think I can do either date at present!

 

[MrSki]

When is a decision on the date being made? Who is bikeless & up for the walk? If so how far do you want to stroll?

 

[alsoknownas]

When is a decision on the date being made? Who is bikeless & up for the walk? If so how far do you want to stroll?

What's fair? Shall we say Tuesday decision will be made (Christ risen, buggered-off again, etc.) ?

Walking posse candidates include: 5t3IIa Sue marty21 and yourself.

 

[MrSki]

Cheers alsoknownas
5t3IIa Sue marty21 how far do you want to walk & where is a good place to meet? I am up for anything up to ten miles but might need a pit stop or two on the way.

 

[Sue]

Cheers alsoknownas
5t3IIa Sue marty21 how far do you want to walk & where is a good place to meet? I am up for anything up to ten miles but might need a pit stop or two on the way.

Can do whatever suits folk, up to 10 miles is fine. If we're getting a train to somewhere, I'd be going from Hackney Downs. Can't do the 16th though -- got family down so will be on tourist guide duty.

 

[alsoknownas]

It's leaning toward the 30th folks

 

[han]

What generally happens is that the slower peeps group together, and so do the mediums, and the lycra louts speed off, and we meet up using pints and mobile phones, etc.

Am I right in assuming that as it's a towpath, it's quite stony so knobbly or hybrid style tyres are going to be best? I don't know what this particular path is like, but I imagine that taking a whippet thin carbon roadbike might not be the best idea. Not that I've got one. Yet. [emoji6]

 

[alsoknownas]

Am I right in assuming that as it's a towpath, it's quite stony so knobbly or hybrid style tyres are going to be best? I don't know what this particular path is like, but I imagine that taking a whippet thin carbon roadbike might not be the best idea. Not that I've got one. Yet. [emoji6]

The paths vary along the route. Hackney up to Edmonton is 'cycle surface' in places (done with Olympic money), then it gets a bit dusty and knobbly till Broxbourne, then there's an almost off-roady section just past Brox. which can get very muddy. Can't remember what happens after that. Bit of a mix though. Hybrid or MB best bet I reckon (not an expert though ).

 

[han]

Ah that's useful. Cheers!

 

[Orang Utan]

Oh shit, I have a road bike

 

[alsoknownas]

Oh shit, I have a road bike

Any old bike will be fine. Just wouldn't recommend super-thin racer, but whatever you're used to will serve you fine.

 

[tbtommyb]

Am I right in assuming that as it's a towpath, it's quite stony so knobbly or hybrid style tyres are going to be best? I don't know what this particular path is like, but I imagine that taking a whippet thin carbon roadbike might not be the best idea. Not that I've got one. Yet. [emoji6]

i literally am just back from that route and the path is fine (as far as Waltham Abbey at least, which is as far as I got). Even where it's stony there's usually a clear route through. the only bit you need to watch is bumpy paving stones but you can walk them.

the big industrial stuff around enfield is quite beautiful in a bleak way.

 

[pinkmonkey]

Oh shit, I have a road bike

It was all upgraded last year, road bikes are fine.

 

[pinkmonkey]

We've just boated from Tottenham over the past three days - currently at Amwell just outside of Ware, towpath has never been smoother.

 

[alsoknownas]

...the big industrial stuff around enfield is quite beautiful in a bleak way.

I too am a big fan. Not to everyone's taste. I love brownfield .

 

[tbtommyb]

I too am a big fan. Not to everyone's taste. I love brownfield .

they make me really want to put them on the cover of a dark techno EP.

 

[Orang Utan]

i am a big fan of the north greenwich peninsula - it's my favourite part of London. It is also rather derelict in place - it looks like a Fallout 3 set.

 

[alsoknownas]

i am a big fan of the north greenwich peninsula - it's my favourite part of London. It is also rather derelict in place - it looks like a Fallout 3 set.

You'll enjoy parts of the ride .

 

[Putonghua73]

Hi folks,

If there are no objections to new members joining in, then count me in!

I am ashamed to admit that it has been 2 and a half years since I last rode my mountain bike. Needs a little bit of cleaning and maintenance, but have 5 / 6 weeks to perform what should take an hour or two maximum.

Be nice to be part of a group and join a group of like-minded people. Even better if the weather holds up and people bring families. Kills two birds with one stone as we - my fiancée and I - are planning to move to Hertfordshire next year. So perfect opportunity to get an initial feel for the place.

I'll be by myself because my fiancée does not ride, and also the idea of peddling a potential 30 mile round trip (even 15 mile with train back to Hackney Downs) is anathema to her.

 

[ska invita]

yeah def cant do 16th, im working that day, 30th would be great - seems like its winning in the poll too

 

[ska invita]

give this a little play! funny little track

 

[scifisam]

I can't cycle any more but like to be tagged anyway Can't do the walking part either! Can someone put one of those kiddie trailers on their bike and pull me along please?

 

[klang]

oooo, i'd like to come along!! i'm easy on dates for now, but realistically won't know till nearer at the time....i'll keep an eye on the thread.

 

[ska invita]

oooo, i'd like to come along!! i'm easy on dates for now, but realistically won't know till nearer at the time....i'll keep an eye on the thread.

its looking like May 30th seb, saturday, get the felt tips out and get it in the diary!

 

[alsoknownas]

 

[braindancer]

I've put it on the calendar IN PERMANENT MARKER....

 

[MrSki]

I may not be able to make the 30th now. I was only on foot patrol anyhow but have always wanted to organise a pissup in a brewery so might consider a walk to the brewery on the 16th nearer the time for anyone who can't make it on the 30th. Maybe a stroll around the marshes first or something.

 

[alsoknownas]

I may not be able to make the 30th now. I was only on foot patrol anyhow but have always wanted to organise a pissup in a brewery so might consider a walk to the brewery on the 16th nearer the time for anyone who can't make it on the 30th. Maybe a stroll around the marshes first or something.

I'll be going to the brewery on the 16th for sure (close to my b.day, etc.) .