stevey
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- sutton coldfield
My first day off in ages and looking forward to a ride...........doh, it's hammering down out there
Maybe later then.
Same here was all geared up to do 65 miles now goto go out !!!
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Same here was all geared up to do 65 miles now goto go out !!!
MattMM
Senior Member
- Location
- Southern suburbs of Glasgow
So 6.30 on. Sunday morning, my 4 yo daughter decides to come in and wake me up, the sun is shining outside. God is telling me to go for a ride, so hit the road about 0700, probably my earliest start ever. Having no headwind makes such a diffence, hit a few PRs on way out, but most importantly had a great ride on a sunny day with virtually zero road traffic. Was quite enjoyable smiling at several roadies who were just heading out as I was getting back...
http://www.strava.com/activities/123145899
http://www.strava.com/activities/123145899
morrisman
Guru
Have officially declared the end of winter and removed the mudguards from my bike. Looking forward to more silent running now.
As a learning point I discovered during their removal that when my LBS serviced my bike they tightened the rear wheel to such an extent that the spanner I carry in my saddle bag to undo it would not budge it, had to get my socket set out, better to have discovered this at home on a stand than in the rain at the side of the road.
As a learning point I discovered during their removal that when my LBS serviced my bike they tightened the rear wheel to such an extent that the spanner I carry in my saddle bag to undo it would not budge it, had to get my socket set out, better to have discovered this at home on a stand than in the rain at the side of the road.
MattE72
Active Member
- Location
- North Wales
Weather seemed to be brightening up when I got up so after feeding the kids I set off about 8 to find the sun out but a very chilly wind, which stayed in my face most of the way out. About 8km from home, as I'm doing my first climb, the heaven's opened! I considered turning back but as the wind was blowing into my face and I could see bright sky coming my way, I decided against it. The weather improved until about 10km from home when it started to hail! I was bloody drenched when I got in! Thankfully I was only able to get a shortish ride in as the wife goes swimming at 10! Phew.
http://app.strava.com/activities/123149845
http://app.strava.com/activities/123149845
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Nigelnaturist
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- Location
- Pontefract
Its primarily used to work out how difficult a climb is, I sort of use on my rides (formula is done in the database I keep so is all automatic), which then tallies how difficult my riding has been, not that its very difficult around here, but it helps if there is any variation is avg speeds over time to give an idea if its me or where I ride, so if the overall rides are more difficult and my avg is down I dont worry to much about it, most web based applications dont give you that sort of info on the free level, not sure about trainpeaks ect as i am not training for anything I just ride, but its nice to see.
I hope this sort of explains it better. This is my rolling 30 data, as you can see I haven't been out much.
I also keep wind data, but as yet not found away to incorporate this
Stonechat
Guru
- Location
- Staines, Middlesex
Did outing to Windsor Gt Pk etc
Good winds again for third or fourth consecutive ride
Not fast pace
Just exited the park and there was a hailstorm, 10 minuites later the sun was shining
http://www.strava.com/activities/123207505
28.2 miles 13.0 mph and 1273 feet of climbing
Good winds again for third or fourth consecutive ride
Not fast pace
Just exited the park and there was a hailstorm, 10 minuites later the sun was shining
http://www.strava.com/activities/123207505
28.2 miles 13.0 mph and 1273 feet of climbing
BrianEvesham
Mask is gone!
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- South Littleton, Evesham.
Well got fed up waiting for better weather, applied rule 5 and dashed out between downpours. Blimey was it cold, all the winter kit back on, so much for spring! I had to stop when one of the best hailstorms hit me, couldn't see a thing, had to stop and turn my back on it with my hands covering my ears (must have looked very funny to passing car drivers).
Anyway I'm now sat in the conservatory (with my legs still stinging) awaiting a slice of Victoria cake watching the brilliant sunshine drying everything out.........
....Grrrrrrrrrr
http://www.strava.com/activities/123243032
Anyway I'm now sat in the conservatory (with my legs still stinging) awaiting a slice of Victoria cake watching the brilliant sunshine drying everything out.........
....Grrrrrrrrrrhttp://www.strava.com/activities/123243032
fivepence
Senior Member
- Location
- Stoke-on-Trent
A joyous battle against the elements as literally everything was, though the last 50k or so were in glorious sunshine which made it a bit easier
http://www.strava.com/activities/123287152
http://www.strava.com/activities/123287152
puffinbilly
Veteran
Lovely sunny morning here in Newcastle - so got out and did 30 miles at an average of 14mph on the hybrid. Struggling to get out much this month due to family but still want to do the 5000 miles target - only 500 miles so far. Loads of cyclists out and even a hint of warmth from that yellow ball.
Great to see this forum picking up again.
Great to see this forum picking up again.
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Nigelnaturist
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I had some as well, but only about 1/2 a mile and not it seems as heavy.Well got fed up waiting for better weather, applied rule 5 and dashed out between downpours. Blimey was it cold, all the winter kit back on, so much for spring! I had to stop when one of the best hailstorms hit me, couldn't see a thing, had to stop and turn my back on it with my hands covering my ears (must have looked very funny to passing car drivers).
Anyway I'm now sat in the conservatory (with my legs still stinging) awaiting a slice of Victoria cake watching the brilliant sunshine drying everything out.........
http://www.strava.com/activities/123243032
Triban5riderGD
Well-Known Member
Well what a day, hailstones, rain, biting wind interspersed with the odd bit of sunshine. Still managed 43 miles from Orpington over the north Downs and home again.
Struggled badly going up Hogstrough Hill, even the granny ring couldn't save me. I was really disappointed having managed to ride it earlier in the week. My disappointment was short lived as I rushed to the aid of a fellow cyclist who could go no further and had fallen down whilst still clipped into his pedals. Fortunately both he and his bike were both ok. Then a few miles on the P fairy attacked our ride leader. A small lump of flint was the culprit, but with a new tube fitted we were soon on our way again. Still managed to find time for a Tea and Cake stop so not all bad. Total time in the saddle to date now stands at 416 miles. Happy cycling.
Struggled badly going up Hogstrough Hill, even the granny ring couldn't save me. I was really disappointed having managed to ride it earlier in the week. My disappointment was short lived as I rushed to the aid of a fellow cyclist who could go no further and had fallen down whilst still clipped into his pedals. Fortunately both he and his bike were both ok. Then a few miles on the P fairy attacked our ride leader. A small lump of flint was the culprit, but with a new tube fitted we were soon on our way again. Still managed to find time for a Tea and Cake stop so not all bad. Total time in the saddle to date now stands at 416 miles. Happy cycling.
Nigelnaturist
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- Pontefract
Another pretty shoddy performance.
Strange one today, there was a local half marathon so I planned a route to go and watch a friend but avoid the runners and ended up walking through a farmers field for about a mile!
Found my friend and as the roads were quiet we rode with him for a couple of miles for support - he's recently lost 7 stone and weighs in about 23 stone now, he was running for Macmillan so was grateful for some encouragement.
Had a bit of everything weather wise, out for over 6 hrs in all but only 3.5 hours of cycling and just short of 44 miles.
http://app.strava.com/activities/123291848
Got a place for RideLondon, 100 miles in August so all miles, no matter how slow are good at the moment.
Found my friend and as the roads were quiet we rode with him for a couple of miles for support - he's recently lost 7 stone and weighs in about 23 stone now, he was running for Macmillan so was grateful for some encouragement.
Had a bit of everything weather wise, out for over 6 hrs in all but only 3.5 hours of cycling and just short of 44 miles.
http://app.strava.com/activities/123291848
Got a place for RideLondon, 100 miles in August so all miles, no matter how slow are good at the moment.
stevey
Guru
- Location
- sutton coldfield
Frustrated to say the least woke up at 6am got ready heavens opened snow/hale/rain lasted all morning till the afternoon.
Then had to go out with the Mrs and mother in law looking at new mobility cars, Finally got out late afternoon better than nothing.
http://app.strava.com/activities/123394461
Final thought: Twas a strange day today.
Then had to go out with the Mrs and mother in law looking at new mobility cars, Finally got out late afternoon better than nothing.
http://app.strava.com/activities/123394461
Final thought: Twas a strange day today.
Mo1959
Legendary Member
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- Perthshire,Scotland
Hopefully this will be the last really cold morning for some time. Currently minus 4 but sun is already out. Too cold for me at the moment but after dog walking and brekkie I won't have time as I have a dental appointment. Might squeeze a wee run in late afternoon but, if not, it will still be lovely walking in the sun.
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