Scotchlovingcylist
Formerly known as Speedfreak
Quick write up that I initially wasn't going to do but sat with the day off work thought why not!
Nothing too exciting, only an overnighter but if it helps give people information or inspiration that can't be a bad thing.
No big back story or plans, just a last minute 'meh why not' trip from our hometown in Hull to just south of Lincoln at Hartsholme Park campsite. With the thought of using our camping gear for something a bit different, a £10.50 a night site and mostly self sufficient eating made for a very cheap, memorable weekend away.
Day 1 - Hull to Lincoln 60 miles
As always our plans for an early (ish) set off didn't happen and 8am meet became 10am outside the mildly appropriate Evans Cycles in Hull. Bike had had an overhaul the week before and felt good despite the added weight. On the scales my gear added up to 10kg which didn't seem too bad but on the bike, wow! Definitely an exercise in taking it slow and steady and enjoying the ride. I'm sure that's nothing compared to some of you guys on here, @HobbesOnTour I'm looking at you here 😉 but it's the most I've ever rode with and was thankful for the flattish Lincolnshire terrain.
Ready for off!
Quickly out on the flat routes of Hull across to the marina avoiding the traffic, weather was decent despite the reports of rain and ability to ride side by side made for some nice riding and a catch up on our way out of the city.
Always love riding over the bridge and today was no exception with the thrill of an adventure in our heads.
Quickly through Barton and out into the country around 17 miles in we weren't really ready for a stop but Deepdale garden centre cafe is a firm favourite and hey, it's a tour not a race so why not!
Im sure the only reason I ride is to eat cake......
The route I planned was on Cycle Travel and assumed it would be all road but it took us up a farm track so managed some off roading which is always fun
No major climbs which was appreciated and think the 'Zwifting' has paid off as I still felt good at 40 miles in as we came into Middle Rasen for a quick comfort stop where the pub suggested we at least buy a drink if we used the loos. Fair enough imo and was glad of a cold lemonade and a little rest to check in with the girlfriend and obviously update my Facebook story to feed my ego 😄.
Lovely backroads all the way into Lincoln.
Slow going to get here at times but that was the point, slow down and enjoy the scenery kinda ride with no rush to be anywhere so after a quick stop at Asda for food and beer we were into Lincoln just before sunset, dodging the social saturday crowd all dressed up for a night out to slum it on a campsite in our joggers and tents.
Lincolnshire waterfront.
Unmanned site when we arrived but pitch location left at the wardens office so after setting up and a shower got some food on the go. My mate with noodles in his jetboil only looked slightly envious as he ribbed me about my Trangia chicken tikka, obviously it's an ancient relic that's not as good as modern day gas offerings.
(Don't judge me on the coffee, they needed using and I'm looking at aeropresses 😄).
We were the only (fools) in tents in September but lots of caravans and motorhomes, all friendly enough with some very sociable pooches made for a lovely relaxing evening and asleep for a reasonable 11pm. Initially chilly but after 20 minutes or so soon warmed up and even ended up too hot in the night, I think the smaller tent helps keep heat in or the cold out a bit more than a big family tent perhaps? Either way was thankful and soon drifted off.
Cosy..
Ending the day on 60 miles
Nothing too exciting, only an overnighter but if it helps give people information or inspiration that can't be a bad thing.
No big back story or plans, just a last minute 'meh why not' trip from our hometown in Hull to just south of Lincoln at Hartsholme Park campsite. With the thought of using our camping gear for something a bit different, a £10.50 a night site and mostly self sufficient eating made for a very cheap, memorable weekend away.
Day 1 - Hull to Lincoln 60 miles
As always our plans for an early (ish) set off didn't happen and 8am meet became 10am outside the mildly appropriate Evans Cycles in Hull. Bike had had an overhaul the week before and felt good despite the added weight. On the scales my gear added up to 10kg which didn't seem too bad but on the bike, wow! Definitely an exercise in taking it slow and steady and enjoying the ride. I'm sure that's nothing compared to some of you guys on here, @HobbesOnTour I'm looking at you here 😉 but it's the most I've ever rode with and was thankful for the flattish Lincolnshire terrain.
Ready for off!
Quickly out on the flat routes of Hull across to the marina avoiding the traffic, weather was decent despite the reports of rain and ability to ride side by side made for some nice riding and a catch up on our way out of the city.
Always love riding over the bridge and today was no exception with the thrill of an adventure in our heads.
Quickly through Barton and out into the country around 17 miles in we weren't really ready for a stop but Deepdale garden centre cafe is a firm favourite and hey, it's a tour not a race so why not!
Im sure the only reason I ride is to eat cake......
The route I planned was on Cycle Travel and assumed it would be all road but it took us up a farm track so managed some off roading which is always fun
No major climbs which was appreciated and think the 'Zwifting' has paid off as I still felt good at 40 miles in as we came into Middle Rasen for a quick comfort stop where the pub suggested we at least buy a drink if we used the loos. Fair enough imo and was glad of a cold lemonade and a little rest to check in with the girlfriend and obviously update my Facebook story to feed my ego 😄.
Lovely backroads all the way into Lincoln.
Slow going to get here at times but that was the point, slow down and enjoy the scenery kinda ride with no rush to be anywhere so after a quick stop at Asda for food and beer we were into Lincoln just before sunset, dodging the social saturday crowd all dressed up for a night out to slum it on a campsite in our joggers and tents.
Lincolnshire waterfront.
Unmanned site when we arrived but pitch location left at the wardens office so after setting up and a shower got some food on the go. My mate with noodles in his jetboil only looked slightly envious as he ribbed me about my Trangia chicken tikka, obviously it's an ancient relic that's not as good as modern day gas offerings.
(Don't judge me on the coffee, they needed using and I'm looking at aeropresses 😄).
We were the only (fools) in tents in September but lots of caravans and motorhomes, all friendly enough with some very sociable pooches made for a lovely relaxing evening and asleep for a reasonable 11pm. Initially chilly but after 20 minutes or so soon warmed up and even ended up too hot in the night, I think the smaller tent helps keep heat in or the cold out a bit more than a big family tent perhaps? Either way was thankful and soon drifted off.
Cosy..
Ending the day on 60 miles
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