First lengthy ride..

[Hop3y]

Today was the first day since I got my bike that I had nothing planned, had a good read on here last night which gave me some inspiration and just jumped on the canal.

I did 10 miles without even noticing, I fancied a lengthy journey but that gives me the right stepping stone to go further and further every time. Absolutely loved it!

That canal is rather muddy, but very fun!

http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/26792552

Some pictures;

 

[Steve H]

Nice one Hop3y. It get's addictive.

Now get out there again and show us some pics of that lovely white frame properly muddy!!

 

[ColinJ]

Keep it up!

Not that saddle though - I'd suggest levelling it unless you have genitals-of-steel!

 

[Hop3y]

It slipped mid-run to be honest. I school boy'd and didn't bring my tools!

Sorted now though

 

[02GF74]

marvellous.

 

[Hop3y]

marvellous.

Sarcasm?

 

[ColinJ]

Sarcasm?

Certainly terse and open to misinterpretation!

02GF74 - is that a Lotus 7 in your avatar? I had pictures of them on my wall when I was a teenager (Prisoner fan!) and always fancied owning one. (That was before I decided not to drive.)

 

[Hop3y]

Doubled it and more today.. Totalled 23 miles from Burnley to Todmorden and back, scenic route!

http://www.mapmyride.com/view_route?r=745129578416834802
http://www.mapmyride.com/view_route?r=869129578874878708
http://www.mapmyride.com/view_route?r=769129579354355484

 

[ColinJ]

Doubled it and more today.. Totalled 23 miles from Burnley to Todmorden and back, scenic route!

http://www.mapmyride...129578416834802
http://www.mapmyride...129578874878708
http://www.mapmyride...129579354355484

That's 23 miles more than I've done since November!

Keep it up!

PS Though the really scenic routes to Tod from Burnley are by staying 'on the tops'...

Past Coal Clough windfarm on the Long Causeway:

Or past Widdop reservoir:

 

[Hop3y]

Lovely ride through Cliviger to Todmorden, a lap around our rival cricket pitch and then back again! Not too hilly either.