Discover Rutland Sat 12th November

[totallyfixed]

The there TF was just wondering where abouts your rutland photos were taken. one seems local to me near Holywell, but dont know if it is or not.

Correct, the middle one is at Holywell, the lake looked so good in the Autumn sun it deserved a photo. The top one is near Wynondham and the lower one is my better half at Rutland Water.
I have booked the weather for Saturday and paid my dues by working outside all day yesterday in non stop rain.

 

[batesy16]

ah thought it was Holywell, recognise the dam at Rutland Water.

was just wondering what the route was going to be for the ride on saturday morning.

 

[totallyfixed]

The route for Saturday, Burley, Exton, Pickworth, Castle Bytham, South and North Witham, Gunby, Skillington, Sproxton, Wymondham [cafe stop] Edmonthorpe, Somerby, Knossington, Oakham.

 

[Tompy]

I can't make tomorrow because it's our club AGM but if you do something like this again I'd be up for it.

 

[totallyfixed]

Watch this space Tompy, the next one will be on a Sunday, and as we believe in riding year round [depending on weather] it may well be a December ride.

 

[totallyfixed]

Watch this space Tompy, the next one will be on a Sunday, and as we believe in riding year round [depending on weather] it may well be a December ride.

 

[totallyfixed]

Groundhog day.

 

[ColinJ]

I do use my mountain bike very occasionally on the road but I always put semi-slicks on it, if you have the standard big knobbly tyres you will struggle to stay with a road or even hybrid bike. If that is all you have ever ridden you are in for a very pleasant surprise when you ride something lighter and better rolling, chalk and cheese really.

I'd second that. I once rode my mountain bike 17 miles to a bike shop to order a new racing bike and then rode 17 miles home. 34 miles on big knobblies felt harder than a 50 mile ride does on my road bikes.

 

[totallyfixed]

but not helpful Colin, just cos you can't come and it's going to be great weather on quiet roads, nice cafe with a bike shop next to it and probably the last ride this year with autumn colours still around. No, you are way better off missing it.

 

[ColinJ]

but not helpful Colin, just cos you can't come and it's going to be great weather on quiet roads, nice cafe with a bike shop next to it and probably the last ride this year with autumn colours still around. No, you are way better off missing it.

Sounds great and I'd love to join you. Unfortunately, I can't make it for this one but I will try to time a family visit in the Spring or Summer to coincide with another of your Rutland rides.

If I'm fit enough by then, I might even ride down to Coventry mid-week, do a Rutland ride on the Saturday/Sunday and ride back to Hebden Bridge the middle of the following week. That would be a great week of cycling if the weather was good.

In case I don't visit this thread again before Saturday - have a great time y'all!

 

[Andy500]

We have so far:

Self
Mrs TF
Andy500
Steve52 [+1]
Batesy16
Cycleruk
Dave r ?
Gary ?

TF

Please accept my apologies but unfortunately I now can't make it tomorrow as due to a shift change I've got to work, but I will attempt to attend the next one.

And its going to be a beautiful cycling day tomorrow!!!!!! and I'm working!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rgds

Andy500

 

[Vikeonabike]

Looks like an awsome route...sorry I can't be there....mind you I may come home with a dane axe or long bow if i'm lucky!

 

[totallyfixed]

Really sorry you both can't make it, promises to be a good day. All being well I will run another one on a Sunday in December but only if it's dry as not likely to get many takers on a cold wet day at that time of year. Hopefully I'll see you both next time.

 

[cycleruk]

Bit of a problem no one knows what any one looks like, so to help identification tomorrow, i am the guy with the red and green bike most likley eating something, please give me a shout if you see me go by otherwise i may never stop looking!

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Bikes been cleaned and checked and I'm ready to go.