potsy
Rambler
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Forum ride from Hebden Bridge to Waddington, Sun 27 th Feb
- Thread starter ColinJ
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ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
- Location
- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
Ho ho!Who's the cock on that hill?
I've tried to post about Cock Hill (Oxenhope Moor) on BikeRadar and the stupid forum software censor renames it fool Hill!
Apparently, if you are not careful you'll make a right fool-up and end up in deep shoot.
potsy
Rambler
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- My Armchair
Rohloff_Brompton_Rider
Formerly just_fixed
at first i thought potsy was being inappropriate for no reason, then i realized, maybe the hill is called cock hill....googling confirmed, phew.
potsy
Rambler
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- My Armchair
Steve H
Large Member
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- Brighouse in West Yorkshire
Looking forward to our ride tomorrow gents. Just had a large Big Mac Meal - does this count as carb loading?
potsy
Rambler
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I doubt it Steve, better have another to make sure
We'll be burning it all off tomorra anyway
skudupnorth
Cycling Skoda lover
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- Astley,Manchester
I doubt it Steve, better have another to make sureI'll be having pasta tonight, or a meat feast pizza
We'll be burning it all off tomorra anyway
Pasta for me too...... then alchohol !
SlowerThanASluggishSloth
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Colin, do you think this would be a suitable run for a bloke on his first group ride?
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Colin, do you think this would be a suitable run for a bloke on his first group ride?
Rohloff_Brompton_Rider
Formerly just_fixed
depends on how many miles you have done before? it's a very sedate pace, with a good cafe stop 1/2 way. it's flat, well for around here any way.
the pace last time was about 11 mph average. it's more a social ride than a club ride.
personally i never leave anyone behind, kinda returning the favours that people did for me, when i first started going out.
hope that helps.
skudupnorth
Cycling Skoda lover
- Location
- Astley,Manchester
Come along you will have a great time,this is only my second group run and they are fun !
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ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
- Location
- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
Yes it would be ideal for you, as along as you are comfortable (or even acceptably uncomfortable!) with 57 undulating miles at a steady, but not quick pace. Within reason, the speed shouldn't be a problem. As Shaun pointed out above - we only averaged about 11 mph on the road last time, getting back into Hebden Bridge at about 17:00, with a couple of short stops on the way and a long cafe stop at Waddington.
There are obviously limits - I personally don't want to ride those 57 miles at 5 mph! I can't in fact, because I'm going to the cinema tomorrow evening with friends, but as long as I'm back by 18:00, that's no problem.
10-11 mph is pretty slow so you should be fine speed-wise, as long as you are happy with the distance.
And of course - you'd be welcome! We're a friendly bunch and we've already got a couple of new faces coming tomorrow, so you won't be the only one.
So - are you in?
potsy
Rambler
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- My Armchair
SlowerThanASluggishSloth
Veteran
Thanks, everyone. I don't think I should have problems with that sort of distance or speed. If you'll have me, I'm in!
Steve H
Large Member
- Location
- Brighouse in West Yorkshire
My first group ride as well. You can keep me company at the back!
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