Basel Evening Cycle 10th Sept

mimi1981 · #2 22.08.2008, 08:31

Thanks for organising Pat!

I am happy to answer any questions in Pat's absence and if anyone wants my handy number in case they get lost/can't make it/can't find us then please PM me.

Mel

ScientistMel · #3 04.09.2008, 09:31

To anyone like me who has not previously attended due to a lack of bike...There is a bike sale on Guterstasse behind Basel SBB tomorrow Fri 5th (9-20h) and Saturday (12-18h) where this seasons top bike brands are selling off at massively cut-down prices (apparently).

I don't know if second hand bikes will be sold as my German is not good enough to fully understand the website, but I'll certainly go along and have a look tomorrow!

Here's the link if anyone's interested:

http://www.velomaerkte.ch

pat · #4 09.09.2008, 10:42

Hi all,

Weather looking good for tomorrow.

It looks like we will be heading to Paddys after for food and drinks

. Not sure what time we will get there, but I'm sure we will find each other. (Note - if the weather turns nasty - I think we should still head out for food / drinks anyway

)

Looking forward to it,

Pat

PS - Mel - do you need help fixing your inter tube before hand? PM me.

mimi1981 · #5 09.09.2008, 11:21

	Quote:	pat
	PS - Mel - do you need help fixing your inter tube before hand? PM me.

Thanks Pat

I've actually got myself another 2nd hand bike as it was too much of a good bargain to resist! It's mean with front and back suspension and much lighter than my city bike!!! I may look the part even if I can't balance too well

ScientistMel, thanks for the tip about the bike sale, my friend picked up a really nice bike there for half the retail price.

#6 09.09.2008, 14:54

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	I may look the part even if I can't balance too well

Oh, dear. And that BEFORE we get to Paddy's?!?

Am joining in, sorry about the short notice.

@kirstyjane, Abanana1: yes, it's normal that some people only join in on the eating and drinking bit. Funny, that.

Get someone you know in the cycling group to SMS you when we get there.

mimi1981 · #7 11.09.2008, 08:34

Thanks Pat for another great cycle night. I really liked the village we cycled through and couldn't believe it when you told me it was Pratteln!!! There was me thinking it only had Ikea to offer

Looking forward to the next one which will possibly be the last evening cycle of the year

I hope you do decide to organise some Sunday bike rides as mentioned

mimi1981 · #8 11.09.2008, 08:35

By the way, the guy who had his chain snap and consequently nearly had an accident, are you ok? (sorry I didn't catch your name yesterday)

#9 11.09.2008, 09:49

I'm also concerned. JamesWtc - Everything OK? We had quite a scare there.

I'd also like to express my respect for Pat's level of preparedness . Puncture kit, spanners, spare lights - wow!

Photos will be posted tomorrow; they're not great. As it got darker, the pix got wobblier and wobblier. But I'll see what I can salvage.

pat · #10 11.09.2008, 09:57

Another good night. Enjoyed the curry afterwards.... (EF - Curry in Basel - There must be something in the water

) Nice meeting new faces and see those that had been before - I think we were 14 or so.

It was good route, but I apologise for the "On Road" bit as be heading back towards Basel - It was a bit more of a main road than I would have liked to lead the 14 of us along.

The stats for those that care

:
25km exacly (SBB - Prattlen - Augst - Birsfelden - Paddys) in a moving time of 1h41min (we only stopped for 20 mins????) with a moving average speed of 14.8kmph. Below is (the link to) the google map of the general route we did.

http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UT...9ced3a5f17b058

Also I may setup a "event" to do the Basel SlowUp http://www.basel-dreiland.ch/ on the 21st of Sept - would anyone else be interested? That aside, I will post the next (last?) evening cycle for 2 weeks time in the next days

Pat

mimi1981 · #11 11.09.2008, 10:03

Hi Pat, I'd probably be up for doing Slowup. Probably me plus one but will need to confirm that.

Weiler · #12 11.09.2008, 12:22

Yes, thanks Pat for organising. I really enjoyed it last night.
25km?! That's halfway to Freiburg.

Jenny F · #13 11.09.2008, 13:34

Maybe next time we can go the whole way to Freiburg!

Cheers for another great route Pat and another great evening.

I'd be up for the Slow Up day.

jamesWtc · #14 11.09.2008, 19:38

	Quote:	resident
	I'm also concerned. JamesWtc - Everything OK? We had quite a scare there. I'd also like to express my respect for Pat's level of preparedness . Puncture kit, spanners, spare lights - wow! Photos will be posted tomorrow; they're not great. As it got darker, the pix got wobblier and wobblier. But I'll see what I can salvage.

Hi resident...

Thanks for your concern. I'm alright... I think just a little twist on my ankle, which I only feel it this morning when I wake up. Other than that, only little bruises on my legs. O'm still survive.

James