east mids ride

[steve52]

i enjoyed the last one but it seems to have died a death, but if anyone wants to meet for another im happy to lead the way on an interesting up and down ride from thumaston to rutland water, one full lap and back= 55 miles there is a little gravel surfaced setion bur my road bike manges it in dry weather anyone up for it

 

[2Loose]

i enjoyed the last one but it seems to have died a death, but if anyone wants to meet for another im happy to lead the way on an interesting up and down ride from thumaston to rutland water, one full lap and back= 55 miles there is a little gravel surfaced setion bur my road bike manges it in dry weather anyone up for it

I only looked in here because I was thinking the same... I have the 6th\7th and 20th\21st off from parental duties.

As it was Phil and I clocked around 55miles, so not sure what a rutland water trip would do - but I hear that there is a Giant shop on the south coast that may be worth a visit... :-)

Whatever we decide, the main failing last time was ensuring a decent fuel stop - must plan a pint and a bite this time!

 

[3tyretrackterry]

Iam In depending on date and work
fuel stop could be Rutland water there are two large bike shops and a cafe or two
plus oakham isnt that far i am led to believe
If the Notts lads were to meet us on route it may save them a few miles
very quik look at map says Melton Mowbray may be a meeting point then on to Oakham and then Rutland

 

[steve52]

6 and 7th are out foe me im doing the ryedale rumble but as for route im flexible, from me i know the small lanes and can do here to oakham on minor roads i think it can be done via melton but needs to be worked on with a route planner thing whos got gps?

 

[3tyretrackterry]

weekend 20/21 Aug good for me not fussed on route thogh the flatter the better as i struggle on the UP bits

 

[2Loose]

Just had the weekend of 13/14th cleared, so if that suits you both....

 

[3tyretrackterry]

going to cry off a fall yesterday has bust me collarbone so i am out for a while just call me Bradley

 

[3tyretrackterry]

going to cry off a fall yesterday has bust me collarbone so i am out for a while just call me Bradley

 

[steve52]

ouch sorry to hear that terry, its just us guys we need a leader ? im free 13/14th too?

 

[2Loose]

Ouch poor Bradley!

 

[2Loose]

Eeek, just checked Nottingham to Rutland route - it would make for atleast a 70miler straight there and back along the 606 - and I am never riding that road again since doing Notts-Cambridge last year. Far too narrow and busy.

A suitable detour would push up the mileage even more...eek.

 

[steve52]

ok since im totally mad set one from your end ill ride to u do the ride and ride home, provideing im free

 

[cousi.hill]

hi there what sort of average speed do you do on these rides you i trying to get fitter so i can join in some rides

 

[steve52]

these aint club runs last one i did was a 13mph average but we can go slower or faster and its run ,not runs lol we have only managed one sofar cousi

 

[2Loose]

I think our trip back on the A60 was a bit faster, due to the road we just put our heads down for the way back, but none of the ride was exactly dawdling along.

Steve, yes, you are a bit mad :-)