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Great ride Phil, thanks for leading.
For anyone interested, Catesby Tunnel (which we passed the entrance to at Charlwelton) is now an aerodynamic testing facility.
https://www.totalsimulation.co.uk/computational-fluid-dynamics/catesby-tunnel/
Maybe next time we're passing, we call in to refine our cycling position.
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@PatH, @Norg - I'm interested in one of the Ride London places, happy to pay £75.
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Yes, I'm interested in riding...
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Looks good. Only thought on the route (and I say this not knowing Bristol at all really, apart from it is busy and takes a while to drive through it) what's the thinking re starting in the city itself vs starting somewhere more in the country? This is intended to be a constructive comment!
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That's a shame... but sensible.
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Does she know yet?
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Yes, would like to join... I can do 5 & 19 May; not 2 June.
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Unless you try an order a bacon sarnie at 11:05am!
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I should be there this month
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Yes - don't mind the cold, but provided no ice. If any hint of ice I'm out!
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The kettle was broken when we went there a few weeks ago, and the coffee machine so overworked as a result it produced only lukewarm water. They could do with a break to get themselves in order!
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Still good for me - there is free cake, after all!
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Saturday suits me...
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@PatH isn't this the ride you've been looking for?
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& biscuits please!
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Sucuk
Et Sote
Cheese -
Impressive knowledge of Salcey Forest
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Do we need to order in advance?
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Nice route today Phil - just a bit on the damp side! Thanks for leading.
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Not sure if anyone has heard of this, but the Eddington number is a particular way of measuring the length/number of rides in a sort of exponential way. An Eddington number of 46 means you have done 46 rides of 46 miles or more. There is also a metric number which isn't as simple as converting 46 miles into 74 km.
More detailed explanation here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Eddington#E_number
This web site will link to your Strava account (provided you give it permission) and calculate it for you:
https://swinny.net/Strava/-4691-My-Strava-Eddington-Number
A bit of fun, basically. My numbers are 46 (miles) and 68 (km).
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Great ride Guy - definitely counts as rolling!
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Had a look and at over £100 for a fast track entry (it is >£70 for a normal entry and then you have to go to the effort/cost of going up to Birmingham the day before!) I don't think I am going to bother - would rather do another Isle of Wight trip!
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Nice ride @Phil_B, thanks!
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Note that there is a three way traffic light at the bottom of Gawcott Road Hill (by the old Britannia pub). Looks like they've dug up all the nice new tarmac half way up the hill too.