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Mike May-Gillings
Jun 1, 2012 - 9:12AM
62.49.197.170
I made it home, but not before midnight!

Guys,
Just to say thanks for a fun ride last night.

Just in case you're wondering, I did make it back to Melbourn, although I rolled in at 00:30. Would have got away with it if I hadn't knocked a glass of water over my wife as I was getting into bed!

Did a bit of off road on the way back - up and over Cracknow Hill at about midnight was quite fun.

Not sure how far I cycled in total, as phone died on the way home and my route wasn't saved (doh!), but it was about 20 miles from Over so I'm guessing about 50 miles in total.

See you next week for a slightly shorter ride,

Mike

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Rich
Jun 1, 2012 - 10:09AM
134.32.102.64
Re: I made it home, but not before midnight!

Ditto ... Not sure if a long ride with a couple of pints thrown in is the best way to get over jet lag, but it was great to ride with you lot again last night, and thanks for the loan of your spare bike Tony!
Twas impressed with the misguided busway on the way home - the new bike path looks great (when it isn't under water
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Hopefully it won't be too long before I get another chance to ride with you guys again.

cheers,
Rich

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Mike May-Gillings
Jun 1, 2012 - 11:14AM
62.49.197.170
Re: I made it home, but not before midnight!

I meant 40 miles, not 50! Did we manage about 20 miles from Cambridge to Over, or is that my imagination?

Mike

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Jun 1st, 2012 - 11:14 AM
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Pale Rider
Jun 1, 2012 - 3:42PM
195.59.119.225
Re: I made it home, but not before midnight!

Hi Mike,

It's about 10 miles from Over to Cambridge, but did you ride in from Melbourn to begin with?

My iPhone showed 34 miles start to finish including the failed attempt at Webs Hole Sluice bridge. Much respect for your Cracknow Hill effort too.

Hi Rich - it was great to see you again last night. It brings back lots of good memories of the pre-Houston years. Is Houston going to change it's name now that Whitney is dead?

Hi Ali - rumour is that you hit a bus on the way back. can you confirm or deny?

PT

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