That corner from the Smithfield Nocturne

Smithfield Nocturne - After the Deluge

Glastonbury always seems to herald rain, even in London. B. headed over to Smithfield for the Smithfield Nocturne, Rapha and Condor's contribution to the warm up for the Tour de France. The 1 km course was given a top coat of 1 cm of rain, and the folders headed out after the confused courier race (liked their beer-can spoke additions, btw). B. managed to impale himself on his Brooks, and limped home in the latter half of the group, and almost became intimately acquainted with the crash barriers. Managed to beat the Strida up the hill, and haven't had so much fun in a long time. Although did get a bit annoyed with Robert Elms calling us all 'City Gents' all evening. Still, he looked good in his Rapha outfit.

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Smithfield Nocturne

- Sean the Butcher, Alex the Commuter, Scott the courier and Jimmy the pro, lined up for the official launch of the Smithfield Nocturne.

Rather worryingly, Bromdinium has a place on the folding bike race. B's rather concerned by the sado-masochistic prose of the Rapha/Nocturne website, with its talk of barging, cheating and fierce competition. Nonetheless, B. will try and get round in one piece. Should be a great evening out.