Matthew_T
"Young and Ex-whippet"
- Location
- Prestatyn, North Wales
So after being advised by people on here, I decided to put my bike in the back of the car and set off somewhere different.
I plotted a route at home and stuck it in my Garmin. I then set up my TomTom to take me to where I felt safe to park the car all day.
The place I decided to go was Holyhead. I had seen a route online which looked interesting, so planned a ride roughly following it.
When I arrived there, the sun was shining but there was a strong wind. I got changed (in a secluded part of the car park) and got my bike out. I then set off. The route was hilly, but not massive hills. Just a lot of ups and downs. I spoke to a sheep, cow, and horse. I saw a few jets and helicopters when I passed the RAF base. And I had a discussion with another cyclist when I was almost back at my car about potholes, and I gave him advice about reporting them online and speaking to the council.
I had some lunch on the way home, and made myself happy by being very patient driving behind two different cyclists.
I had never cycled on Anglesey before and it was nice to have a change of scenery. The cliffs were spectacular, and whenever I crested a hill, I was met with glorious views.
I would love to live there, or nearer because there are some spectacular training hills. The route I chose ended up being 30 miles. In the summer, I might do a longer one, or even cycle around the whole island.
GPS data: http://app.strava.com/activities/116272670
I recommend everyone has a change of scenery when they can, it is a real incentive to get you back out on your bike.
I am also making a video of the ride.
I plotted a route at home and stuck it in my Garmin. I then set up my TomTom to take me to where I felt safe to park the car all day.
The place I decided to go was Holyhead. I had seen a route online which looked interesting, so planned a ride roughly following it.
When I arrived there, the sun was shining but there was a strong wind. I got changed (in a secluded part of the car park) and got my bike out. I then set off. The route was hilly, but not massive hills. Just a lot of ups and downs. I spoke to a sheep, cow, and horse. I saw a few jets and helicopters when I passed the RAF base. And I had a discussion with another cyclist when I was almost back at my car about potholes, and I gave him advice about reporting them online and speaking to the council.
I had some lunch on the way home, and made myself happy by being very patient driving behind two different cyclists.
I had never cycled on Anglesey before and it was nice to have a change of scenery. The cliffs were spectacular, and whenever I crested a hill, I was met with glorious views.
I would love to live there, or nearer because there are some spectacular training hills. The route I chose ended up being 30 miles. In the summer, I might do a longer one, or even cycle around the whole island.
GPS data: http://app.strava.com/activities/116272670
I recommend everyone has a change of scenery when they can, it is a real incentive to get you back out on your bike.
I am also making a video of the ride.
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oh well train will do for now!
