FLAT 100 km ride from Garforth, Saturday 23rd March, 2024

[ColinJ]

I've had a very bad back throughout the autumn/winter, so not much cycling, but hopefully it will improve by the summer.

Give it a good talking to and tell it that it has 3.5 weeks...

Yes, I know - bad backs can take a lot of time to sort out. Good luck with yours!

 

[Julia9054]

Al and I would like to come.
We will be very slow - not done much cycling since the summer (apart from going to work) due to lots of family stuff getting in the way.

 

[Vantage]

I've lost pretty much all interest in cycling so I'm afraid I'll be a no show.

 

[ColinJ]

I've lost pretty much all interest in cycling so I'm afraid I'll be a no show.

Oh, I'm sorry to hear it!

Do you think that your mojo will return at some point, or is it worse than that?

 

[Vantage]

Started losing interest when the tourer got wrecked. The new mountain bike is a brilliant bike but it just feels like a kids toy for short pootles about. Sounds stupid but that's how it feels. Unless by some miracle I can afford to build another tourer, me and cycling are all but done.

 

[ColinJ]

Started losing interest when the tourer got wrecked.

Somebody on the forum might be able to do you a good deal on a suitable frame. Do you still have most of the other parts that you'd need?

 

[Jameshow]

Somebody on the forum might be able to do you a good deal on a suitable frame. Do you still have most of the other parts that you'd need?

I've got a couple you can have vantage if it fits and I cannot remember tbh, nor can I easily access it due to divorce situation!😥 When I can I'll let you know.

 

[Vantage]

Somebody on the forum might be able to do you a good deal on a suitable frame. Do you still have most of the other parts that you'd need?

Everything's gone Colin. Had to sell everything to afford the new bike.

 

[Vantage]

I've got a couple you can have vantage if it fits and I cannot remember tbh, nor can I easily access it due to divorce situation!😥 When I can I'll let you know.

You're quite a bit taller than me James but thankyou for the very kind offer 🙂

 

[Vantage]

I'll see how I feel towards the end of the month Colin. It'll probably do me good to get the bike out for a good long ride but I wouldn't go plucking the chicken just yet. 👍

 

[ColinJ]

I'll see how I feel towards the end of the month Colin. It'll probably do me good to get the bike out for a good long ride but I wouldn't go plucking the chicken just yet. 👍

That's the spirit!

 

[FrothNinja]

Want to come along but won't know availability until last minute - not sure which bike I will bring

 

[Kestevan]

Maybe...
I've not been on a bike for over 12 months.
Now had my knee fixed (again), so might be up for this provided I can get out on a couple of test rides first.

 

[ColinJ]

Want to come along but won't know availability until last minute - not sure which bike I will bring

Very easy terrain and an easy, steady pace so probably lightest, most comfortable bike? There is one stretch of cycle path from Wetherby to Spofforth which can be a bit gritty and/or muddy after long periods of rain but I don't have a problem on 25C slick road tyres. Last time I did have to clear the mud out from under my brakes with a stick at Spofforth though.

Maybe...
I've not been on a bike for over 12 months.
Now had my knee fixed (again), so might be up for this provided I can get out on a couple of test rides first.

Let's hope that the knee holds up this time!

It would be good if you can make it.

I think we will try to get outside tables at the cafe near Tadcaster again unless there are too many of us. Fallback option of Cawood?

Anyway, must dash - the sun is shining for once so I want to go out on my bike!

 

[colly]

Depending on how things go next week......


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