All I can say is, we gave it a go and the weather beat us.
We met, as planned, in Newham ready for our regular Saturday bash. It was lashing it down and poor Coco was soaked to the bone before he even started. We sat in somewhere far more congenial to bikers, and had a nice chat whist conferring on NTM matters generally and chewing the fat. The weather was atrocious and we hoped it would clear. It didn't.
At one point there was a puddle in the car park where I believe the Olympic swimming team could have trained. We had some teas and coffees. Then we had some more.
Then we looked at the forecast for London. More torrential rain was forecast.
Now as much as I love $chunting, there comes a time when common sense must prevail. We decided that today was not going to be good for anyone riding a bike and headed off home in the continuing downpour.
I later got a text from Ewan asking if anyone was still about. He was in a more suitable and less damp mode of transport, but he was looking for some action. He found it.
Last time I heard he had saved three motorists from committing offences in Park Avenue, Newham, but I am sure there were more. Made me feel like a wimp. Thanks Ewan!
Next week though...
P.s. Thanks to Coco, BGB, and Boyo for braving the conditions.
I would say thanks to Ewan for the same, but he was in his cage and it doesn't count.
Sincere thanks to him also (just kidding previously)
, and I hope he gets that photo he wanted (he will understand what I mean
).