CC East Riding Branch - End of year ride

[spandex]

Just got back and caught this thread (well bumped, whoever it was).

I think I might join you.

Want a lift, Spandex?

Thank you but I have a friend on the way so I am going to be riding the 30+ miles the night before on the A1079

And on my single speed

Fun
Fun
Fun all the way

 

[Piemaster]

Just to warn people, the bit between Beverley and Cottingham is partly unpaved and pretty rough so probably not suitable for your best bike

And the large barking dog at one of the farms on that stretch. Always been on the opposite side of a fence to me fortunately so far.

 

[HelenD123]

And the large barking dog at one of the farms on that stretch. Always been on the opposite side of a fence to me fortunately so far.

Yeah, he was still there last time I went that way. Gets you when you first approach the house then runs round the other side to carry on barking at you as you're leaving!

 

[spandex]

Sounds like fun

 

[Soltydog]

I might save a few miles and join you in Sutton with Piemaster. Otherwise this looks fine for me. Thanks Solty for sorting it.

N oproblem, but please remember I've only sorte dthe route out, I'm leaving the weather for someone else to sort

 

[craigwend]

Tried the bit between (TPT) Swine & Goxhill today, mudguards, & overshoes very much needed, very heavy on the legs, hope it dries up for next week...

 

[Piemaster]

If it gets any colder it won't be a problem.
The mud will be frozen solid. Brrrrr...

 

[Soltydog]

Well it looks like it's going to be cold, but hopefully it will be dry. Found a 6 day forecast which is howing about 6 degrees & dry with cloudy & sunny spells, so fingers crossed.
My new bike is due to arrive on Friday, so hopefully i'll be on it for the ride on Sunday Haven't been so excited for a long time
Not been out much lately, i've been suffering with cramp in my thighs but i'm sure i'll be fine on Sunday

 

[HelenD123]

What bike are you getting, or is it a surprise (for us, not you, obviously)? I'm looking forward to it. Thermals and gloves at the ready!

 

[spandex]

I wish I had a Buff to keep my neck warm and it would be better if it had bikes on it

 

[Soltydog]

What bike are you getting, or is it a surprise (for us, not you, obviously)? I'm looking forward to it. Thermals and gloves at the ready!

Those that don't want to know look away now

I'm getting another spesh, the Tricross. Was planning on a tourer, but they hiked the price up £200 so i couldn't get it through C2W scheme. I'm hoping the Tricross will be more practical & suitable for my short tours

 

[spandex]

I know Mickle will kick me for saying so but I do like the Tricross single.

 

[Soltydog]

I'm no where near fit enough for the single & i don't think it would be suitable for any touring

 

[spandex]

I'll show you how to tour on a SS

 

[HelenD123]

Ooh, I do like the look of the Spesh Tricross. And it will be perfect for Sunday.