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[Closed] Calling all bimblers! Who'd be interested in a Cotswold bimble?

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We're not moving it to a beach, just for you 😉


 
Posted : 01/09/2017 12:57 pm
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Single track needs to be 4.0"+ or i won't fit 🙂


 
Posted : 01/09/2017 12:59 pm
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I'm also debating whether to bring the fat bike


 
Posted : 01/09/2017 1:38 pm
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I love this thread.


 
Posted : 01/09/2017 2:19 pm
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* marking to see if I might be able to make it and tag along.


 
Posted : 02/09/2017 5:39 pm
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We're not moving it to a beach, just for you

how rude


 
Posted : 07/09/2017 2:40 pm
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[b]Hear ye, hear ye[/b]

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[b]Start: Market place in Cirencester, opposite HSBC[/b]

[b]Date: Sunday 17th September[/b] but you know that already

[b]Time: Wheels roll 10:30am[/b] so if you're a pred-ride faffer, allow time for faffing cos when we're gone, we're gone.

I'll be on a red hardtail, with a bright green pack. There's loads of car parks in town for your T5/Audi.

As stated up there somewhere /\, if there's loads of us we'll employ a rolling sweeper; first to a gate/junctions waits for everyone to go through whilst holding the gate/pointing the way, then rides at the back as sweeper. That way we don't lose anyone and those at the back have a continually changing selection of folks to chat to.

Route will be something like this:

https://osmaps.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/route/1501152/-STW-Cotswold-Bimble-17th-Sept

After ride refreshments in the Crown (probably)


 
Posted : 08/09/2017 11:19 am
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I'll be trying my best to be there on time. Don't think I'll be able to go to the pub though. I'll be riding back with one eye on jumping on a train if (let's be honest, when) I'm flagging.


 
Posted : 08/09/2017 12:09 pm
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Just a little start of the week bump


 
Posted : 11/09/2017 9:18 am
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aaaand a Tuesday bump


 
Posted : 12/09/2017 8:27 am
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Still planning to come - though small chance family could scupper it

Do most the guys and girls already know each other, or are the plenty of newcomers like me?


 
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Gutted I can't come. Looks like a nice loop!
Enjoy all.


 
Posted : 12/09/2017 9:20 am
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Do most the guys and girls already know each other, or are the plenty of newcomers like me?

Strangers welcome

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Posted : 12/09/2017 9:25 am
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un petite bumpeuse pour la mercredi, as they say in France


 
Posted : 13/09/2017 10:49 am
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Currently suffering with the lurgy, hoping to be fit enough to make it


 
Posted : 13/09/2017 1:25 pm
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I'm not going to be able to make it, even if I get the train both ways. Very sorry.


 
Posted : 13/09/2017 1:27 pm
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Boo and double boo 🙁


 
Posted : 13/09/2017 2:04 pm
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When did Cirencester get a train station?


 
Posted : 13/09/2017 2:13 pm
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[I]When did Cirencester get a train station?[/I]

1841. It closed in 1964 mind, and if that hadn't happened we'd never have got a Waitrose, so there's something to thank Dr Beeching for

Monksie was looking at riding to Ciren from Stockport (yup, really) and then getting the train back from 'Nam.


 
Posted : 13/09/2017 2:34 pm
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I'm hoping for a miraculous recovery so not giving up hope or letting you off the hook yet


 
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Might still be on. Juggling medication. I was really looking forward to it.


 
Posted : 13/09/2017 3:19 pm
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El bumpo del jueves, como lo talkos en Espanol


 
Posted : 14/09/2017 12:51 pm
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Final Friday bump.

See you Sunday, assuming anyone shows up.


 
Posted : 15/09/2017 12:24 pm
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How many 'more or less' confirmed, IHN?


 
Posted : 15/09/2017 3:28 pm
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Er, approximately some. Possibly more, probably fewer.

I'll be there regardless, either on my Billy No Mates or looking like some weird version of the Pied Piper of Hamelin, except with fewer children and more middle aged IT nerds on bicycles.


 
Posted : 15/09/2017 3:36 pm
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Deffo not coming, got a throat full of razor blades. If someone could step up & have my share of any cake/pastry/beer I'd be grateful


 
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I'm a definite. I don't own an Audi unfortunately, so I don't qualify as an official STW attendee.

White single speed Inbred.


 
Posted : 16/09/2017 1:43 pm
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See you in the morning.

Radar proof Private Jake.

Tang - I'm riding over if you fancy it.


 
Posted : 16/09/2017 2:29 pm
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Smashing, looks like I won't be on my Billy after all.


 
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I am a definite too. See you in the morning.


 
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I'm confirmed barring no unplanned hangover etc. You lot better not be fast.

Not in an Audi or T5 so I'll park out of sight


 
Posted : 16/09/2017 4:46 pm
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Sorry to be ignorant and lazy....any close parking near the HSBC???


 
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Et oh - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-41294963

Is this relevant from Devon??


 
Posted : 16/09/2017 5:01 pm
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Yes.

I won't be there tomorrow, have fun


 
Posted : 16/09/2017 5:30 pm
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any close parking near the HSBC???

Loads of parking in town, none of it far from the centre.

That crash is tragic. It would affect you from Devon, but I'd imagine it'll be reopen by morning. You can always come up the M4 and come via Malmesbury.

I won't be there tomorrow, have fun

Boo.


 
Posted : 16/09/2017 6:04 pm
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I will be attending on my gnaaaarpooon.


 
Posted : 16/09/2017 7:44 pm
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Hopefully I'll be there, provided my journey down goes to plan


 
Posted : 16/09/2017 9:24 pm
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I'm a definite.

That'll learn me for tempting fate.

Just got back from the hospital with my little girl. I suspect I won't make it tomorrow.

Bollaux.


 
Posted : 16/09/2017 10:51 pm
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I'm back on. See you there.


 
Posted : 17/09/2017 7:29 am
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A top bimble with a solid half dozen riders, many thanks to Simon for organising & guiding, nice to meet the others too, lovely autumn weather. Cheers.


 
Posted : 17/09/2017 5:15 pm
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Seconded; thanks again for organising a great few hours riding! Lovely bunch of people, great weather, marching band, beautiful scenery... What more could anyone ask for?

Only failed to make one climb!


 
Posted : 17/09/2017 5:29 pm
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First class bimbling all round, cheers chaps.

When i get a chance, i may arrange another if there's any interest.


 
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As above, great scenery, great ride, great people and a pint to finish it off

Thanks for organising and leading IHN


 
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Great day out, thanks for waiting for me at every gate


 
Posted : 17/09/2017 8:22 pm
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