European biking meetup 2

[ultra_whippet]

[quote="StevieP"]
I was looking at The Fox and Hounds in Xmas Common, as they've done good stuff before for us, but do you know of any pubs in that area we could try that are not so posh?

[VeganGraham]

We're trying to get some sort of vegan MTB meet up going on vegan forum. Only a day out round Cannock with the possibility of it becoming a regular thing.
Is it OK if I post a link over there about this event ?
I guess it would be, but as some people are offering accomodation in their own houses it doesn't seem right for me to be inviting others along without asking first.

I would prefer sandwiches to a pub meal. I'm always suspicious of vegan food that's been prepared by non vegans.

I'm well on the way to building up a second bike for racing. I'll be using it for the weekend so my hardtail that I rode at the Wales meet up will be available for loan.

[StevieP]

[quote="Big Good Wolf"]
Is it OK if I post a link over there about this event ?

[fredrikw]

[quote="Big Good Wolf"]I'm well on the way to building up a second bike for racing.

[VeganGraham]

My bike blog.

The shorter version;
Santa Cruz Blur frame.
Fox Talas RLC forx.
Rohloff rear, Hope front hub.

So far I have spent nearly £1200 on second hand parts and it doesn't even look like a bike yet.

[fredrikw]

bikes are expensive

looks like a good setup, FS is the way to go

[SpugFab]

This is getting closer, thought I'd give it a bump. Anyone else fancy this?

The last one was REALLY GOOD.

[HumanGazelle]

Damn; I was trying to factor this weekend in, but it looks like I'll be in France & then Portugal over that weekend.

Will look forward to the next one though.

[vCLaW]

[quote="spug_myers"]This is getting closer, thought I'd give it a bump. Anyone else fancy this?

[quote="vCLaW"][quote="spug_myers"] How easy is it to get a train from London to Reading (with my bike)?

[seitan]

so, what date will this be? i may well be able to make the saturday

[StevieP]

Hi guys,

I've been keeping the details here:

http://www.t3v.veggroup.org/events/1079.html

It might be good if you are interested to PM me your email address so I can be sure to pass on to pass on relevant details.

What I need to know:

If you are coming (and I'll send your direction and contact details), what nights you will need accommodation for, and if you are in a couple at the event (so I can allocate suitable sleeping spaces) and if you need to hire a bike or other stuff.

The mud levels in the Chilterns are in flux. Because of the wet summer it muddier than it should be, (but it dries out quickly if the sun shines), so I'm keeping the route under review as the mud can halve speeds. But I think mud tyres will be most fitting. What ever the route there will be many opportunities to cut short on roads if time runs low. I aim the ride to be at a moderate pace which will be dictated by the slowest riders.

Initially, the Saturday meal was to be at a local vegan friendly pub, but they've got a booking from a 150 motor bikers, so we been gently declined. No big deal, and this removes the need to have lights for the return trip, so we will slap something together at our place - there's plenty of room.

ta

[StevieP]

Fame - a guy from the Sunday People news paper just phone me to ask about the event.

It seems the 4th October is World Animal Day - http://www.worldanimalday.org.uk, which is news to me - there are too many World X Days to keep up.

Anyway, if you want to come along it now time to say before the world press invites everyone.


I went into the Chilterns yesterday - drying out nicely.

[StevieP]

Hi all,

So far I've got confirmation from:

ultra_whippet
StevieP
Sof
BGW
Abi
Spug
vclaw
Sue (off-forum).

All the above should have appropriate directions and contact details (Spug - I send yours to your hotmail account - just say if that was a bad idea.)

and sietain is a maybe.

All are biking.

When you have arrival times let me know. I can carry 3 bikes at a time from the train station if required.

atb

Stephen

[helmut]

ahh, so jealous. wish i was in europe