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Here are a couple of photos from the ICC to trip to the TdF (in Epping)
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Sorry @OliBates, you were probably ahead of us as we went undercover at the Arsenal stadium for a briefing before we rode. Well done to everyone who turned out on a damp but not-as-wet-as-forecast morning. I hope you all enjoyed it and sign up and feel free to ask any further questions here.
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Thanks for an interesting write up and well done. What's the traffic like on that road? I like the sound of a course that's even faster than the one used for our Open (I've only ridden the proper course once and its still my PB). However, having driven past cyclists doing TTs on dual carriageways I find that side of things a bit scary.
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Not at the moment but keep an eye out as people often drop out at the last minute
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+KatherineP and +IvanSmetanin there is no waiting list functionality so its worth looking to see if people drop out (especially closer to the time). You might also be lucky with this Thursday https://forum.islington.cc/events/7182/#comment16492267 (though that's also currently fully booked).
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Thanks for the ride +Sir_Shannonball +MikeMC and I rode it on Friday. We went via the Lea Navigation direct to High Beech and did the complete loop from there. A really lovely route and it was (just about) fine on what were actually 27mm tyres (Open Pave). I'm glad it was dry and I'm sure my aching muscles would have appreciated something wider. Anyway, I'd certainly recommend the route and it might be even better if modified to cut out some of the Fairlop bit around the official start.
And not only did we find lots of bluebells, we even had the deer crossing our path + some lovely views back into London.
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Thanks. The closest I have to a gravel bike is my Lynskey Sportive Disc; possibly a slightly earlier model than yours. Its supposed to take 32mm without mudguards but when I tried a few years ago I couldn't fit 32mm at the rear. I even measured the tyre and it was bang on. I can fit a 32mm at the front, possibly bigger. In any case, I'm too lazy to change tyres for one ride so I'll see how I do with 28mm.
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Thanks +Sir_Shannonball Good write up and pics. This looks tempting. I don't have a proper gravel bike - do you think its doable on 28mm tyres in present dry conditions. I might give it a go tomorrow.
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Well done everyone who turned out this morning. Could those who rode with me (James+3) put their names down here given it was a bit too wet to take your names down in Barnet.
+GeorginaH my 4 were +Jamesbird +matt_leaver Ben Wheeler and +ZachG
Ben - I think your user name must be a USER123456 type which I'd suggest you change if you join
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+aldovinci92 +emmac There are currently 2 spaces on tomorrow's ride https://forum.islington.cc/events/6742/#comment16338710 Bring your most waterproof gear if you do sign up!
https://www.strava.com/athletes/swdes