Retro Road Ride - Gospel Pass Saturday 17th November 2012

[daj]

A Saturday morning bump!!! Not long now !

Can we tickle the fancy of anymore?

 

[Grannygrinder]

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Alas i shall be elsewhere, probably in a ditch!!!

 

[ededwards]

I headed out on the Golden Gate this morning for a pre-route recce. I didn't go over the Pass as I had to be back promptly but did enjoy a crisp clear day on filthy roads (at one point I forded a shallow stream across the road) with beautiful views so here's a few photos to whet the appetite......


'Wooly dogs' enjoying some autumnal sun

I always stop here and the 17th will be no different

The Golden Gate shows off the rare 'autumn foilage camo'

I love it when it is dirty....

Sun dappled roads

One day, all this will be mine, mine I tell you

 

[daj]

Looks ace Ed , Fingers crossed the weather shines upon us on the day

Are we having a jumble afterwards? thinking of bringing Stanley our sexually confused king Charles

 

[ededwards]

Are we having a jumble afterwards?

By all means bring your tat along, quality stuff only mind.

 

[Iwasgoodonce]

What are the bail options? I still haven't fully recovered from the last ride we did! Come to think of it, my bike hasn't either. The crank keeps coming loose! I have now adjusted the gears so I can get the 23 big gear at the back. Will the hills be of a similar elk to last time?

I'm actually going riding now (too bright for the planned fly fishing) so will test 1st gear out!

 

[daj]

What are the bail options? I still haven't fully recovered from the last ride we did! Come to think of it, my bike hasn't either. The crank keeps coming loose! I have now adjusted the gears so I can get the 23 big gear at the back. Will the hills be of a similar elk to last time?

I'm actually going riding now (too bright for the planned fly fishing) so will test 1st gear out!

I understand its much flatter than the previous route

Do you not have anymore teeth kicking about? what speed do you run?

 

[ededwards]

What are the bail options? I still haven't fully recovered from the last ride we did! Come to think of it, my bike hasn't either. The crank keeps coming loose! I have now adjusted the gears so I can get the 23 big gear at the back. Will the hills be of a similar elk to last time?

I'm actually going riding now (too bright for the planned fly fishing) so will test 1st gear out!

I'll likely go with 39x27 or 28 and reckon 23 would be a pretty low rev struggle.

There are bail out options that I can explain on the day but suggest coming along as it'll be a grand day out. If you live.

 

[grumpycommuter]

What are the bail options? I still haven't fully recovered from the last ride we did! Come to think of it, my bike hasn't either. The crank keeps coming loose! I have now adjusted the gears so I can get the 23 big gear at the back. Will the hills be of a similar elk to last time?

I'm actually going riding now (too bright for the planned fly fishing) so will test 1st gear out!

Go oooooooonnnnnnnnnnnn. You know you want to. You earnt macho points last time with your man's gearing so why not try fixed

P.s i'm going and i dont even have a suitable bike yet

 

[daj]

Yeah come on Mark , We always survive and have such a grin