Orang Utan
Psychick Worrier Ov Geyoor
If it's scrumpy, not beer, I'm sold, but would have to stop cycling there and then
Urban Cycle (walk) along the Lea Valley towards Ware Sat 30th May
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braindancer
not for long
Springfield Park to Broxbourne is 14 miles.... last time we went to Ware which was 19 miles (described by some above as 'for the hardcore'
).I'll go with the flow - I do like beer
- but I'd be up for going further if others are keen.gaijingirl
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Springfield Park to Broxbourne is 14 miles.... last time we went to Ware which was 19 miles (described by some above as 'for the hardcore'
I'll go with the flow - I do like beer
Brilliant. Thanks.
I have no idea where any of these places are and if I come alone I would probably cycle to the start from South London and then back unless there is a pub near a train station which would take me home. So I won't really be drinking myself. If it sounds like it's gonna be boozy I might walk instead.
alsoknownas
some bloke
Shit, I'd actually forgotten that we'd made it to Ware in the end last timeSpringfield Park to Broxbourne is 14 miles.... last time we went to Ware which was 19 miles (described by some above as 'for the hardcore'
I'll go with the flow - I do like beer
. It was a bit staccato though, wasn't it? We should definitely aim for Hertford this time around 
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alsoknownas
some bloke
I think we'll just have to have some of us focusing more on the pedal, and others focusing more on the pint.
braindancer
not for long
Shit, I'd actually forgotten that we'd made it to Ware in the end last time
Probably cos we were pissed by the time we got there after 4 pub stops!
han
love is the answer
Yeah! X
gaijingirl
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eme
turn a frown upside down!
Same
Biddlybee
making knots with sticks
What have your kids been like in the seat on longer rides gg? I've only done very short rides with her so far.
alsoknownas
some bloke
Adding them up we made at least six pub stops on that whole journey I think
.eta: jeez, I think I may have just remembered a seventh (unless I'm merging two different rides)
.ska invita has usually got a better memory than me.
gaijingirl
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fine... I think the longest we've done so far is 40k. One in the seat, one on the tagalong. Whole day out though with stop for lunch and other such stuff.. If I'm coming with the kids I'll probably drive us all across London to the start though so that O can cycle herself. I don't yet let her ride in traffic - or only on very very rare, quiet roads/occasions.
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braindancer
not for long
I had a ride up to Ware and back this afternoon. I can confirm that it is a very nice thing to do...
I discovered that is much quicker to get there if you don't stop every 10 minutes for a pint
I discovered that is much quicker to get there if you don't stop every 10 minutes for a pint
toblerone3
Grrrrr
Slightly more hardcore option would be to cycle up to Broxborne and after drinks head over the Lea/Brent watershed towards South Mymms and return along the headstream of the River Brent (the Dollis Brook) to Hampstead Garden village and Hampstead Heath. (about 50 miles)
Biddlybee
making knots with sticks
bah, I might chicken out of cycling her over to Hackney, they're not exactly quiet roads.
Putonghua73
Konnichiwa bitches!
Fiancée will most likely be back in China for work (and to see her father) so 30th May definitely works. I will not be drinking alcohol - not for any puritanical reasons, more because getting sloshed and then having to drag my sorry ass and mountain bike to the wilds of East London (without the safety net of calling my fiancée to pick me up) would be a recipe for disaster.
Since the route seems to avoid any hills (as opposed to my previous N.London route around Hampstead and back again), the actual mileage shouldn't be too much of a challenge - if I avoid alcohol. Even though my Wii Fit age is currently 52 - more than a decade older than my actual age!
Since the route seems to avoid any hills (as opposed to my previous N.London route around Hampstead and back again), the actual mileage shouldn't be too much of a challenge - if I avoid alcohol. Even though my Wii Fit age is currently 52 - more than a decade older than my actual age!
gaijingirl
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To be honest, I never really cycled them in/out of town on the back seat myself. Have done it for Skyride and stuff but in general I don't. Most of our London cycling is local or short hops like to nursery and back or off-road. I just don't like having them in traffic especially on routes I don't know that well. Not to criticise people who do obviously.
sleaterkinney
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I'd be up for this too.
gaijingirl
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Do the walk option instead?
Treacle Toes
Time
Bee...you don't have to cycle over to Hackney. You can get a train from Liverpool street to Clapton station and join in for as long as you and small beautiful one want to. Would be lovely to see you and meet her. I still have the coffee thing you gifted me years ago.
gaijingirl
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yes... I know. There have been countless times when we've not been able to cycle where we would have preferred to. If you do decide to walk instead I hope you enjoy it nevertheless. Otherwise hopefully there will be other opportunities.
alsoknownas
some bloke
Like Ruti said, if you're coming from South London, you'd probably be best off getting a train down to Clapton (12 mins from Liverpool Street Station) with your bike.
gaijingirl
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oh that's genius! I spent ages looking for a train station and failed - shoulda just asked you!
Thameslink to Farringdon - 1.8 km to Liverpool street. Train to Clapton. Half a mile to Springfield Park!
Biddlybee
making knots with sticks
alsoknownas
some bloke
Yeah, and if we meet outside the princess of Wales its just down the road from the station on the canal
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