Reynard
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- Cambridgeshire, UK
A cat might only have a brain the size of a walnut, but having had cats for 23 years, it's definitely quality over quantity.
Anyone been brave enough to cycle in this cold snap
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A cat might only have a brain the size of a walnut, but having had cats for 23 years, it's definitely quality over quantity.
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- London
Yebbutt there are plants that clever.A cat might only have a brain the size of a walnut, but having had cats for 23 years, it's definitely quality over quantity.
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And they are less savage and more trustworthy.
Andy in Germany
Guru
- Location
- Freiburg im Breisgau
The daily commute is going well so far.
matticus
Guru
Andy,
Did you ever see Blencathra when you were in Britain?
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nickyboy
Norven Mankey
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- You want hills? We got hills
Yeah, no problem. 20 road miles (1500ft of climbing) on Wednesday. It'll be something similar on Friday.Usual road bike.
My only concession to the weather is to keep off the untreated back lanes. Thermal, short sleeved cycling top and a gilet I was plenty warm enough. I did dig out the winter gloves for the first time in years however
My only concession to the weather is to keep off the untreated back lanes. Thermal, short sleeved cycling top and a gilet I was plenty warm enough. I did dig out the winter gloves for the first time in years however
I like Skol
A Minging Manc...
- Location
- Sunny Ashton-under-Lyne
Had to stop on my commute home this morning. Back wheel felt a bit odd and getting worse. By the time I decided I definitely wasn't imagining it I stopped to find the spokes were all loose and the wheel flapping around. I reckon another mile and I would have been sat on the hub 
-6°C and I had just got far enough to work up a bit of a sweat, just what you need when you have a ride stopping mechanical.
Anyway, 10 minutes with my trusty spoke key and I had a tight, rideable wheel again and was only suffering mild numbness in my fingertips. Core temperature didn't suffer, which is lucky because I was only dressed sufficiently to keep moving, not for standing around. Thankfully I think the extreme dryness saved me.
Be careful out there folks, you can soon get into trouble in these conditions.
-6°C and I had just got far enough to work up a bit of a sweat, just what you need when you have a ride stopping mechanical.
Anyway, 10 minutes with my trusty spoke key and I had a tight, rideable wheel again and was only suffering mild numbness in my fingertips. Core temperature didn't suffer, which is lucky because I was only dressed sufficiently to keep moving, not for standing around. Thankfully I think the extreme dryness saved me.
Be careful out there folks, you can soon get into trouble in these conditions.
Chap sur le velo
Über Member
- Location
- @acknee
Small world, until she had to come and live with us my Mum lived in Shutlanger. Would love to see Easton Neston up close.
Enjoying a week off. Have been told if I smash my shoulder up one more time it may be inoperable, I'm passing on unnecessary risk. The rest of the year I'll take my chances..
Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- Suburban Poshshire
Yep, I cycled back through Shutlanger and down to Stoke Brurne as the return leg of my loop.
johnblack
Über Member
- Location
- South Northamptonshire
The Plough in Shutlanger has converted the barn in to a shop which is a handy addition.
johnblack
Über Member
- Location
- South Northamptonshire
It's an amazing house, used to be owned by Lord Hesketh, now owned by Leon Max, apparently he's a good chap. Always opens it up for the Grafton hunt on Boxing day and has spent a large sum of money on renovations, doesn't own all the land, Hesketh still has some of that and a friend had the shooting rights around the racecourse till fairly recently, it's a shame the racecourse doesn't get used anymore, had some good day there.
matticus
Guru
It was only -1'c on this morning's ride in. I had to actually ease-up on the final false-flat in case of building up a sweat. Toasty!
Has spring arrived?
Has spring arrived?
ebikeerwidnes
Guru
- Location
- Z’ha’dum
Went out riding yesterday - into the wind made breathing difficult - although that may have been made worse by my asthma
so today I am not bothering - walked into town rather than riding - still damn cold though into the wind
had to unzip coat and fleece on the way back as it was downwind and I was overheating!!!!
so today I am not bothering - walked into town rather than riding - still damn cold though into the wind
had to unzip coat and fleece on the way back as it was downwind and I was overheating!!!!
Cymro74
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Vale of Glamorgan
Been out on two 30 mile rides this week, mostly on roads I know are gritted. No snow in South Wales but ice to look out for. I got off and walked on two sections of sheet ice.
The positive was that ysterday I set some of my fastest strava segment times despite not trying and using my old hybrid. Reason was a 25mph easterly tailwind. Unfortunately I had to ride into this wind along coast which felt like a long mountain climb.
The positive was that ysterday I set some of my fastest strava segment times despite not trying and using my old hybrid. Reason was a 25mph easterly tailwind. Unfortunately I had to ride into this wind along coast which felt like a long mountain climb.
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
Our short haired ginger isn't keen on the cold but the three hairy yetties don't mind.A cat might only have a brain the size of a walnut, but having had cats for 23 years, it's definitely quality over quantity.
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fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
Road bike was out today. Was cold, but full winter gear. Loads of ice in places and had to avoid field run off.
