Ride around Herts & Bucks

[martint235]

A great ride, cheers Jay. I really enjoyed that. A nice ride out in the country with great company. 111 miles for me although I think I missed 5 by messing with my GPS as we left Hyde Park.

Thanks also to Luke for the company to and from London, always easier when there's more than 1 of you. The ride back wasn't too bad, some headwind at times but we still made good time. Into Hyde Park at 4.45pm.

I've always thought the Old Kent Road was bad to commute down but I'm so glad I don't commute in North London, the Edgware Road is a nightmare.

Oh and someone near Elstree didn't like my cycling top. Luke thought he might turn around and come back but unfortunately he didn't. There's just no fun in the world anymore

 

[redjedi]

That was a great ride Jay. Good work, especially as it was your first ever group outing.

It wasn't as hilly as I thought it would be, just 2 or 3 big ones to overcome, but they were welcome relief from the long exposed flat sections with the constant headwind.

Definitely another one for the warmer months. We're on a roll with these new rides

110 miles at an average speed of 15mph (but had to really push into the wind for the last few miles to keep it above 15mph).

I now ache quite a lot but at least I've got a hot shower this week.

Oh and someone near Elstree didn't like my cycling top. Luke thought he might turn around and come back but unfortunately he didn't.

You obviously didn't hear him the first time he past us. Don't no what he said, then he turned around for a second go, which you heard, and I'm a nonce apparently. He then drove away in the opposite direction , so he must have gone out of his way to pass on the contents of his pea size brain.

 

[jayonabike]

Thanks for all turning up, it was good to meet you all. I was a bit apprehensive, I have never ridden in a group before let alone organize a ride. I really enjoyed it, and look forward to doing it again. 62 miles in total for me.

 

[martint235]

That was a great ride Jay. Good work, especially as it was your first ever group outing.

It wasn't as hilly as I thought it would be, just 2 or 3 big ones to overcome, but they were welcome relief from the long exposed flat sections with the constant headwind.

Definitely another one for the warmer months. We're on a roll with these new rides

110 miles at an average speed of 15mph (but had to really push into the wind for the last few miles to keep it above 15mph).

I now ache quite a lot but at least I've got a hot shower this week.



You obviously didn't hear him the first time he past us. Don't no what he said, then he turned around for a second go, which you heard, and I'm a nonce apparently. He then drove away in the opposite direction , so he must have gone out of his way to pass on the contents of his pea size brain.

Oh I thought he'd pulled out of the pub carpark on our right and then said "Bo****cks" at me. Didn't see him pass us the first time.

 

[stevevw]

Jay
Well done great ride, thanks for doing all the hard work.
Yep wheel held up, just changed it to a nice Mavic I have been saving for the summer.

Going down a steep decent after I left Mark the front brake started screeching even more than normal and I was not even using it I thought I had activated some auto braking systen, just as I stopped the right hand STI slid down the bar about an inch (2.5cm) completly locking the wheel. Managed to get it back roughly in to the correct position, was a shame the allen key on the multi tool would not reach the bolt head so had to take it a bit easier and ride on the drops the rest of the way home. 93.27 miles decided it best not to risk the other 6.73 so will have to join Ab's on her next 100 mile adventure.

 

[Aperitif]

Herts & 'Buckles', Steve? I was going to ride out and join in around flaunden, or whatever I dould get to...Instead, I changed three wheels and did the M+ punishment routine trying to get the bu66ers on the rims!
Nice snaps Mark. I'll do this the next time around as it is a 'local' ride. Well done Jay.

 

[HaloJ]

93.27 miles decided it best not to risk the other 6.73 so will have to join Ab's on her next 100 mile adventure.

Current mumblings for the last weekend in Feb. Just trying to sort out a few details.

Abs