15th Jan, Surrey hills?

[Mr Moofo]

@weeksy
What are the timings on this ?
I can pull out of something voluntary I do , so could be there. If TF get my shock back to me I could be FS, if not HT.
But is it silly time in the morning or evening?

[weeksy]

Can't be evening as it'll be dark.

I assume it'll be 9 something due to parking unless @Beancounter knows somewhere 5 mins away we can park and cycle to wherever we're starting? It's mostly up to him as I have no idea on the place

[Beancounter]

Can't be evening as it'll be dark.

I assume it'll be 9 something due to parking unless @Beancounter knows somewhere 5 mins away we can park and cycle to wherever we're starting? It's mostly up to him as I have no idea on the place

I’m fairly easy. Morning is probably more preferable but I wouldn’t want to start earlier than 9am because that means me leaving at 6.30am to be sure of being on time.

In terms of meeting point, Walking Bottom car park is always the first choice because it’s near the village and there are a couple of good trails which lead to it to end the ride. There are plenty of car parks on the hills but you’re finishing on a climb. Horses for courses, the hills have to be cycled at some point.

I doubt the car parks will be *that* busy next Saturday given the time of year. FWIW, when I go by myself I’m never there before midday.

[weeksy]

6:30??? Have you moved back to Scotland??

Shall we say 10am then?

[Beancounter]

6:30??? Have you moved back to Scotland??

Shall we say 10am then?

If only. To be fair, it’s usually 2 hours from setting off from home to getting on the bike and starting the ride. I’m an hour from home to J9 of the M25 and then it’s usually another 45 minutes getting through Dorking and Abinger Hammer to Peaslake. I’m also the king of procrastinating when unpacking the bike.

10am it is.

[weeksy]

That's a date then.

You know the next question.

Where?

I've only been there once and met you up the road somewhere.

[lostboy]

I canned the Jeffsy loans, so we'll be on our own bikes for the day.

Big Dan and the 2 other teens are up for playing out too

@MingtheMerciless @crust
@lostboy
@Mr Moofo

Normally I'd have love to, but it's my birthday and my family have plans for me.

[MingtheMerciless]

If @Mr Moofo Chauffeuring services is available we can be the loonies on HT's at the back.

[Beancounter]

That's a date then.

You know the next question.

Where?

I've only been there once and met you up the road somewhere.

Walking Bottom car park. Post code is GU5 9QW (though on Google Maps that takes you on to Lawbrook Lane).

Map:

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Red pin is the post code GU5 9QW. Green 'X' is the Hurtwood Hotel.

[Mr Moofo]

If @Mr Moofo Chauffeuring services is available we can be the loonies on HT's at the back.

Trying to sort it. If start time is 10.00am that is doable. I probably need to be back in Shoreham by 14.00.
@MingtheMerciless - where are you based?

Still trying to sort the cover for my watch on Saturday - but assume it will be okay

Ps I will be slow ...

[weeksy]

We'll all be slow.

Well, the grown ups.

[MingtheMerciless]

@Mr Moofo PM's sent. @weeksy I'll be getting my excuse in early (tyres for grip fitted)

[weeksy]

@Mr Moofo PM's sent. @weeksy I'll be getting my excuse in early (tyres for grip fitted)

LOL it's all about a bit of fun, a bit of cake and a bit of a laugh. No-one has anything to prove here.... just a bunch of mates trying not to fall off.

I'm also bringing "Big Dan" and his 2 youngsters, 11/13. Both fast little lads, but the smaller one isn't the beast uphill like the 13 year olds... But we'll ride, regroup, ride, regroup. People can request different types of trails etc.

[Mr Moofo]

Looks like I will be there 10.00 (ish) with Ming and a mate Mark

It was the mention of cake that swung it. Will have to depart by 13.00

[weeksy]

Well it's looking dry, if a little chilly potentially, but i'm sure we'll all soon warm up.

Despite the fact it'll be a bit climby, i'm looking forward to it

[Beancounter]

So how many have we got signed up?

Me
Weeksy + 1
Big Dan + 2
Mr Moofo
Mark
Crust
Ming all being well

[Mr Moofo]

Ming all being well

I wondered what his real name was ...
I may have another attendee - but very speculative at the moment

[weeksy]

Ming all being well

I wondered what his real name was ...
I may have another attendee - but very speculative at the moment

None of us have real names....

You'll get called random names throughout the day... The closest is Big Dan.... but that's only because it's so apparent when you meet him why his name starts with 'big' as he's eleventy three foot tall.

[Count Steer]

So how many have we got signed up?

Me
Weeksy + 1
Big Dan + 2
Mr Moofo
Mark
Crust
Ming all being well

Hi mon ami, will you be doing the post-ride coffee thing at The Hurtwood on Sat? If so, what sort of time?

Cheers.

[Beancounter]

So how many have we got signed up?

Me
Weeksy + 1
Big Dan + 2
Mr Moofo
Mark
Crust
Ming all being well

Hi mon ami, will you be doing the post-ride coffee thing at The Hurtwood on Sat? If so, what sort of time?

Cheers.

I would assume so, if not at the Hurtwood then definitely at Peaslake Village Stores given they sell cake.

Time wise is a bit difficult to say. Let me have a think and I'll drop you a message.