South Birmingham and Black Country Social Ride

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Well it was nice and Sunny at 7.30am
Not sure how long it will last though

It started raining about 11:30. We could have got a pootle in. Ho hum, maybe next time!

 

[PJ79LIZARD]

I've changed my ribble today from a standard double to a compact so I should be out rain or shine now! Went for a quick blast earlier to check everything was running ok, had a hairy moment when my rear tyre slipped, my tyres have had it waiting for my marathon pluses to arrive, hopefully have a bit more grip then!

Any of you been out with stourbidge cycle club? I think there riding to Bradley tommorrow, I think it's one of there more less intense club runs.

 

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I've changed my ribble today from a standard double to a compact so I should be out rain or shine now! Went for a quick blast earlier to check everything was running ok, had a hairy moment when my rear tyre slipped, my tyres have had it waiting for my marathon pluses to arrive, hopefully have a bit more grip then!

Any of you been out with stourbidge cycle club? I think there riding to Bradley tommorrow, I think it's one of there more less intense club runs.

Lifeson does the Saturday runs. It's a gamble with the weather at the moment.

 

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Sorry to hear about your accident, Phil. Glad to hear that it wasn't worse... or happened whilst you were riding your new bike!! GWS.



"Light Rain"?? I cycled back via Frankley Green tonight - I think "monsoon" would have been a more apt description! It's probably just as well we didn't organise anything for tonight. Metcheck's saying light showers for Saturday morning, the Met Office says heavy showers for the whole of Saturday, FWIW. I think it's worthwhile giving it a go. Anyone fancy a Saturday morning pootle?

Is Frankley Green the area of uncertainty between Frankley and Bartley Green ??!!

Same as Quinborne ?!!!

 

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It started raining about 11:30. We could have got a pootle in. Ho hum, maybe next time!

Yeah It's been a really quiet summer I think I have done 1 ride in 2 months or something stupid. Really need to get some more miles in.

 

[PJ79LIZARD]

Went out with Stourbridge cycling club today, they went to Bradley, 60.7 milie from my front door and back, averaged 15.5. Ride time 3 hr 54 mins, was out nearly 5 hours. Stopped at a cafe in bradley had a buttie, and had a puncture about 10 minutes from home! Be glad when I got my marathon pluses on. My legs are feeling it now!

 

[BrumJim]

OK, I am going to stop being a wuss with regard to the weather. How about this Saturday 28th?

 

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OK, I am going to stop being a wuss with regard to the weather. How about this Saturday 28th?

Yes - The wife though is supposed to be going out Friday night and staying somewhere so says she won't be home for 8am like I asked

Will see though - It's either maybe a bit later or I'm stuffed

 

[BrumJim]

Sh*t. Been asked to work this weekend, so won't be free on Saturday. Go ahead without me, though.

 

[Wobblers]

Is Frankley Green the area of uncertainty between Frankley and Bartley Green ??!!

Same as Quinborne ?!!!

Err, yes, you're right, it is Frankley. The road name is "Frankley Green" which is what always gets me. At least, that's my excuse....

I'm on the FNRttC tonight so won't be around for tomorrow - hopefully I'll be in Whitstable instead!

 

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Err, yes, you're right, it is Frankley. The road name is "Frankley Green" which is what always gets me. At least, that's my excuse....

I'm on the FNRttC tonight so won't be around for tomorrow - hopefully I'll be in Whitstable instead!

Good luck.

I'll be there tmoz anyway, Worked out I have done 70 miles the last 3 weeks, I intended to do 200 this month so I've set myself a target of 85 miles this week. I am off work and planning to do a long Ride Thursday (Maybe leave 8am back 1pm) and 25 miles ish tomorrow.

Might be a good idea to do my own pace tmoz and see how it goes.

 

[PJ79LIZARD]

I can't make tomorrow decided to take kids and dogs to the seaside tomorrow for the day so got to be on the road for half seven. Probably go out bank holiday mon for a ride.

 

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Nice day too ! Did 24.9 miles 1 Hr 45 mins. Not many people out at all, Saw 3 roadies in Hagley and another 5 around the lanes.
Spent about 4 minutes waiting at the train barriers in Blakedown too.

Hard work up to Clent on your own, N one to chase down and got overtaken near the top by another roadie.

Could have ridden a bit further but by 23 miles I was struggling to sit down.

 

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Can't do this Sat in advance, I'm at a wedding.

Did the same route today, It's a nice loop.

 

[BrumJim]

I might be around, but need to sort bike out (Chain, chain ring, cassette, and strange pinging sound from front wheel) on Friday. And need to go for a walk some time soon too.