Epping Forest Epics

oliver · Joined: 11 Dec 2007 Posts: 36 Location: Fulham/Somerset

I hate that word...but alas I am a complete newbie and would like to join you guys on one of your rides - is there one this coming weekend planned?

I don't know how well i'll be able to cope - but I'm pretty fit and cycle at least 20 miles a day since August, all on road though...

Mick_the_Greek · Joined: 05 Jan 2006 Posts: 297 Location: South Woodford

Hi Oliver!
Glad you contacted us, pleased to say we will be riding in the forest this comming weekend on both days, for the first time I sugest you join us for the Sunday ride leaving South Woodford at 10.00am. Saturdays can be a little bit more hectic, look forward to meeting up. Please bring cycle helmet, gloves & glasses. We normally get back about 2pm with a stop at the tea hut at High Beech for a hot drink and some food.

Regards, Mike. (Mick the Greek)

sze187 · Joined: 27 Sep 2007 Posts: 20 Location: Leytonstone

Mick, you forgot to tell him to bring his bike!

oliver · Joined: 11 Dec 2007 Posts: 36 Location: Fulham/Somerset

hi thanks for replying. how long a cycle from fulham is this, looks about 15 miles? so glasses are essential? Im good for gloves, a helmet, a semi-waterproof jacket, and my jean shorts are pretty kick ass. Im worried about the temporary flats i have on my spd pedals as they offer no grip but i cannot afford the shoes yet. Know of anywhere i can get cheap glasses? Ill check out evans Friday as it's almost next door.

i cant wait, i'm sick of my only excitement being avoiding traffic in central.

Oliver

Emily · Joined: 30 Dec 2005 Posts: 185 Location: Nea Makri, Greece

Hi Oliver
Eyewear is definitely a must - lots of spikey things in the forest to have your eye out.
There's a selection on chain reaction: http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=7995

Have fun!
Emily Cool

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