Newbie from Worcestershire

[BrianEvesham]

I have no work tomorrow so planning a run out, hope to tackle Saintbury hill (up)for the first time then fish to broadway and down to my parents in Evesham before back home, that's what I am planning but who knows.

 

[Typhon]

Sounds like a good route, rather you than me with those hills though!

 

[BrianEvesham]

Sounds like a good route, rather you than me with those hills though!

TBH it's the first time in twenty odd years I will be trying a decent hill, I can wimp out half way and drop down into Willersey at the crossroads.

 

[BrianEvesham]

Wow, that Saintbury hill is one b@###@rd of a hill. Yes I wimped out at the crossroads,about half way up and turned right down to Willersey and what a drop that was, fastest I have been on a bike for about twenty years. Tears and a fly in my eye (must get some eye protection!) couldn't see the speedo and some harsh vibes with me hanging on the anchors, what a rush and no traffic made it fun. Went home,via Badsey, Blackminster and the littletons.
Total of 15 miles but with the hill it's the best workout I have had.

Funny thing is I didn't notice a single hill or rise on the way back home after the S Hill.
Now what to do this afternoon, tea first methinks.

 

[Typhon]

Wow, that Saintbury hill is one b@###@rd of a hill. Yes I wimped out at the crossroads,about half way up and turned right down to Willersey and what a drop that was, fastest I have been on a bike for about twenty years. Tears and a fly in my eye (must get some eye protection!) couldn't see the speedo and some harsh vibes with me hanging on the anchors, what a rush and no traffic made it fun. Went home,via Badsey, Blackminster and the littletons.
Total of 15 miles but with the hill it's the best workout I have had.

Funny thing is I didn't notice a single hill or rise on the way back home after the S Hill.
Now what to do this afternoon, tea first methinks.

Nice going Brian! Sounds like you had a good ride and 15 miles over that terrain is great going. I'll have to head out there some day myself, might try myself on Fish Hill sometime soon as that's closer and has that cycle/pedestrian path going up it (not sure if Saintbury hill does?)

My first road bike is taking some getting used to, I have a very sore bum, neck and palms of my hands! I'm trying to build up on it slowly, just did 5 miles on it again today but also did my normal 10 mile run on the mountain bike so I am still increasing my fitness.

 

[BrianEvesham]

Saintbury hill is on the same escarpment as The Fish, just a few miles NE, it's a very narrow almost single track Road.
It hurt but I will be back there!