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Sadly I won’t be a presence plugged into the wall next to the music tonight…tonight marks a whole week of no cycling..not good…..still.. my absence will mean less sweat in that corner..unless Andrew goes there

[Roger]

How about having a vein ripped out of your leg for an excuse!

Weather looks fab…have a good one..very envious

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I should be able to come and,in the short term will bring my electronic turbo..in the longer term i’d rather use one of the club’s turbos as it takes a while to set up

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Sorry I can’t commit until I know when my surgery is..I should know soon

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That’s a great time for 131 miles!……excellent effort

Clearly we have unearthed who is responsible for all the navigation errors…as you were ON YOUR OWN with no one else to blame….

Of course Janice was to blame for the fall..she needs special training

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I’m hoping to make it but may be late..I’m presuming the route starts off Princes Gate..Tanners Lane etc?

[Roger]

Vicki and myself..hopefully right at the end of October as I’ve got to fit in a closing down trip to Italy..actually perhaps early november

as the butcherboy and girl are away

[Roger]

Andrew and I discussed the incident shortly after it occurred and vowed to secrecy…a pact that appears to have not even lasted a day!

To say I was unscathed would be highly misrepresentative of the truth.The mental scars will live with me for many years to come…the appalling look of the irreparable injury…..I’ve never seen the contents of a carbon fibre spoke before..oh yes Andrew had a bit of a graze too…..didn’t seem to slow him down though for rest of our lung-busting ride…..we were not overtaken by any further molluscs!

Thanks Andrew for a great ride…but I’m taking the evening off tonight..I’m supposed to be in temporary retirement

[Roger]

Well well well!…indeed,a tale of unfortunate events.

I delighted to hear of your recovery Ian…mine from a weekend of drinking is taking longer.

I am also delighted to be thanked for having waited for you..even if I was actually by The Thames at the time ..thinking about it, with Andrew’s record with regards to navigation..I shouldn’t have been surprised if you suddenly appeared in a state of confusion on the river bank.

Of course,most would have easily spotted your error… as a major precedent would have to be set if I was found to be actually waiting.

With regards to your poor health on the ride…it could be related to all manner of factors…getting up too early,lack of fluids/carbs,just an off day etc but most likely it was related to cycling in close proximity to Andrew…as it frequently happens to me ..I think he throws off negative pheromones….these have also been known to cause punctures to other peoples tyres as Huw can bear testament to as well as myself ( I was lucky on the Tour of Pembrokeshire as the rain negated their malignant influence ]….so I hope that clears up all your queries…..of course there are implications for the club…not least that we demand that Andrew showers thoroughly before a ride…that may not be enough….

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” Paris” and “what a shame” in the same sentence…are you going to prison? 😈

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Well done time trial people……I’ve bought some tri bars from ebay today [ I hope they fit ]…so,as I’ve bee banned from sportives , I may be joining you

[Roger]

In my ongoing attempt to buy success I’m now saving for the Orbea “platinum”..the gold is simply not going to be fast enough..this version should be available in 2014 at a cost of £21,000. Its comprised of an ultra light weight alloy of platinum and titanium,has 76 gears and is even self-cleaning….Its is either that or a stunt double in the form of Bradley Wiggins..negotiations continue

[Roger]

Utter madness…no not the decision to go out in the pouring rain…no ….the timing situation…I was the victim of cold fingers this time rather than inferior legs!…I’m a few extra seconds than Andrew closer to my grave…….and I’m now going into sportive retirement and marriage guidance!……

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Count me in

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Well done Huw….nicely summed up and all painfully true!…where did you get the results from?

Tour of Pembs next and then more tales to be told…

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