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bigsenior

Location : Very north Bristol Posts : 9719 Join date : 2010-04-29 Age : 68
 | Subject: Wednesday 29th September (yes its almost October) Sun Sep 26, 2010 6:16 pm | |
| A few of the more hardy amongst us have asked if we can carry on with the Wednesday rides so ok we will give it a go.As it dark quite early now it seems no reason to try and start at 18.00hrs and its a bit early for some so we revert to 18.30hrs (that's 6.30 in the evening) The route wont be laid in stone cause weather,how many there are how we feel etc. will all effect the ride but I think most of us have an idea as to some general routes.I have one up my sleeve in fact I have a number so routes wont be a problem stick to the 25/28 mile distance. It goes without saying that lights will be needed.How many potholes you want to avoid will hinge on how a good a light you want to fit!!!. If you can POSSIBLY give me an idea if you are going to come it would help but not important. _________________ “We can't just drop everything, sir!" "Mister Lipwig. Is there something in the word 'tyrant' you do not understand?” ― Terry Pratchett, Raising Steam
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Guest Guest
 | Subject: Re: Wednesday 29th September (yes its almost October) Sun Sep 26, 2010 6:57 pm | |
| i am pretty much off the bike for 2 weeks at lest so that's me out :-( |
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 | Subject: Re: Wednesday 29th September (yes its almost October) Sun Sep 26, 2010 7:30 pm | |
| At long last I shouild be there on Wednesday - I am getting serious withdrawal symptoms from riding my bike!!! |
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bigsenior

Location : Very north Bristol Posts : 9719 Join date : 2010-04-29 Age : 68
 | Subject: Re: Wednesday 29th September (yes its almost October) Sun Sep 26, 2010 7:46 pm | |
| If any one is thinking of BIG LIGHTS here are two links one:-the Magichine seems like a good buy.But £7.00 postage!!! The other from the chap who printed the shirts they are more expensive but I am going to ring him tomorrow and see if I can hammer out a better price as there won't be postage etc and we are a local bike club. Both seem to be very similar just price . If as soon as I know what price I can get the ones from Alistar for I will post then if any one is interested in getting some for wed I can get him to have them charged and ready to go on wed night. Actually I have just read an e mail from spokeshirts and up until friday last week he was doing them for £88 so I will twist his arm Let me know.asap. http://www.magicshineuk.co.uk/magicshine-bike-light-set-mj-808-900-lumens.php?item=1&s=2http://www.spokeshirts.co.uk/product.php?productid=16399&cat=0&page=1 _________________ “We can't just drop everything, sir!" "Mister Lipwig. Is there something in the word 'tyrant' you do not understand?” ― Terry Pratchett, Raising Steam
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 | Subject: Re: Wednesday 29th September (yes its almost October) Mon Sep 27, 2010 7:33 am | |
| £7.00 ..... well it's about 10x8x3 with metal and batteries so it'll weight summat but as you say 7 quid is a little steep ! |
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Nick
Location : Bradley Stoke Posts : 862 Join date : 2010-06-22 Age : 47
 | Subject: Re: Wednesday 29th September (yes its almost October) Mon Sep 27, 2010 8:40 am | |
| There's a good chance I can make this, first time out in like 2.5 weeks though so go easy on me :p | |
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Guest Guest
 | Subject: Re: Wednesday 29th September (yes its almost October) Mon Sep 27, 2010 8:42 am | |
| you would have loved steve's choice of hills yesterday :-) |
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bigsenior

Location : Very north Bristol Posts : 9719 Join date : 2010-04-29 Age : 68
 | Subject: Re: Wednesday 29th September (yes its almost October) Mon Sep 27, 2010 10:36 am | |
| - jam wrote:
- £7.00 ..... well it's about 10x8x3 with metal and batteries
so it'll weight summat but as you say 7 quid is a little steep ! What? _________________ “We can't just drop everything, sir!" "Mister Lipwig. Is there something in the word 'tyrant' you do not understand?” ― Terry Pratchett, Raising Steam
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bigsenior

Location : Very north Bristol Posts : 9719 Join date : 2010-04-29 Age : 68
 | Subject: Re: Wednesday 29th September (yes its almost October) Mon Sep 27, 2010 11:08 am | |
| Light update. I have spoken to Al at spokeshirts and if we order more than one light ie two or more he will do them for £85.00 If anyone is interested please let me know and I can order and get them charged up ready for Wednesday. http://www.spokeshirts.co.uk/product.php?productid=16399&cat=0&page=1One thing I will say is I know that magicshine are Very good and about the same price as these if you include postage, but I do like the mounting bracket on the spokeshirt lights. The magic ones just use a rubber band _________________ “We can't just drop everything, sir!" "Mister Lipwig. Is there something in the word 'tyrant' you do not understand?” ― Terry Pratchett, Raising Steam
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Guest Guest
 | Subject: Re: Wednesday 29th September (yes its almost October) Tue Sep 28, 2010 9:34 pm | |
| Wife is going out so im on babysitting duties... enjoy the ride tho !!! |
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 | Subject: Re: Wednesday 29th September (yes its almost October) Tue Sep 28, 2010 10:54 pm | |
| I should be able to make it but wasn't sure whether it's 6pm or 6.30pm |
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 | Subject: Re: Wednesday 29th September (yes its almost October) Wed Sep 29, 2010 9:17 am | |
| I wont due to ITB issues :-(. lights .... the magicshine one can be modded to use a Hope handlebar mount, not that I've had aproblem with the rubber band mount, which is a cam quick release so bike to bike is a real doddle :-) In fact ... this is my magicshine / hope concoction :-)  |
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merlin Admin

Location : 브리스 틀 Posts : 954 Join date : 2010-04-28
 | Subject: Re: Wednesday 29th September (yes its almost October) Wed Sep 29, 2010 9:36 am | |
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bigsenior

Location : Very north Bristol Posts : 9719 Join date : 2010-04-29 Age : 68
 | Subject: Re: Wednesday 29th September (yes its almost October) Wed Sep 29, 2010 10:37 am | |
| Back still bad and I'm away so won't be there tonight ,sorry about that Sympathy will be accepted. _________________ “We can't just drop everything, sir!" "Mister Lipwig. Is there something in the word 'tyrant' you do not understand?” ― Terry Pratchett, Raising Steam
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merlin Admin

Location : 브리스 틀 Posts : 954 Join date : 2010-04-28
 | Subject: Re: Wednesday 29th September (yes its almost October) Wed Sep 29, 2010 11:09 am | |
| Please dont wait for me as I'm still not sure if I can get back in time! | |
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 | Subject: Re: Wednesday 29th September (yes its almost October) Wed Sep 29, 2010 11:25 am | |
| phil ... that's the ones :-)
I got my magicshine from them last year - the only problems are non-uk chargers, no support and HUGE delivery delays :-) but you could save because of the exchange rates ! |
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Nick
Location : Bradley Stoke Posts : 862 Join date : 2010-06-22 Age : 47
 | Subject: Re: Wednesday 29th September (yes its almost October) Wed Sep 29, 2010 11:50 am | |
| I'm not going to be there unless the sun comes out and the rain stops... | |
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schleck_wannabe

Posts : 177 Join date : 2010-06-09
 | Subject: Re: Wednesday 29th September (yes its almost October) Wed Sep 29, 2010 12:01 pm | |
| I'm hoping to make it, along with Jo but it depends on what time we finish work...
I'll post back on here if we can definitely make it.
-Gordon
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 | Subject: Re: Wednesday 29th September (yes its almost October) Wed Sep 29, 2010 5:02 pm | |
| Sorry everyone - I can't make it again |
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schleck_wannabe

Posts : 177 Join date : 2010-06-09
 | Subject: Re: Wednesday 29th September (yes its almost October) Wed Sep 29, 2010 5:09 pm | |
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 | Subject: Re: Wednesday 29th September (yes its almost October) Wed Sep 29, 2010 5:14 pm | |
| Foiled again! Needed for children ferrying. At least there is the Bristol Belter though (hopefully!) |
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schleck_wannabe

Posts : 177 Join date : 2010-06-09
 | Subject: Re: Wednesday 29th September (yes its almost October) Wed Sep 29, 2010 5:19 pm | |
| So it that just me and Nick then?.....
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merlin Admin

Location : 브리스 틀 Posts : 954 Join date : 2010-04-28
 | Subject: Re: Wednesday 29th September (yes its almost October) Wed Sep 29, 2010 8:01 pm | |
| Sory I couldn't make it back in time. Hope you lot had a nice safe ride. | |
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schleck_wannabe

Posts : 177 Join date : 2010-06-09
 | Subject: Re: Wednesday 29th September (yes its almost October) Wed Sep 29, 2010 8:07 pm | |
| No problem. It ended up being just me and Jo.
We did a fairly short route - 18 miles, in the dark it's just no so easy to go quickly!
Still the weather was ok, and it was nice to be out and about all the same.
Hope everyone has a good evening!
I'm hoping to make the club ride next Sunday (10th) for those of you that we won't see at the Belter this weekend.
-Gordon
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