South Birmingham and Black Country Social Ride

[PaulSecteur]

You did the route backwards

D`oh!

That climb never seems to give up, and just keeps chucking steeper and steeper slopes at you

It is good to look back at it and see how steep it is, and on the flip side there is a nice long decent after it. But going t`other way round that seems like it will be a long grinder of a climb, followed by falling off the end of the world at Uffmoor!

Hopefully, I will get another few runs round before I hinder you on a forum ride

 

[BrumJim]

If you can do Uffmoor Lane, then you are already in the top group.

Sometimes PJ79LIZARD and I try to pedal each other into the ground, hence some of the rides are hard and fast. I usually use these to get fit for a Sportive or Audax. If there are others, then we tend to take it a bit more gently, especially if the weather is hot and humid.

 

[mumbo jumbo]

Anyone else do the Sky Ride today? Got myself a signed bib and a nice pic with Victoria Pendleton

 

[BrumJim]

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Next week?
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Sorry, No - Church Officer's Training Day.

Mumbo Jumbo also looks like he has a hot date for next weekend too. Get a picture with Lorraine Kelly too?

Regret not going now.

 

[PaulSecteur]

If you can do Uffmoor Lane, then you are already in the top group.

I did have a stop...maybe 2!

 

[pepecat]

Oh !!! I saw you at the Sky Ride, Mumbo Jumbo! I was admiring the road tax kit you had on.

 

[pepecat]

One weekend I will join you guys... I only average about 12mph so you might have to go on and leave me if I'm too slow! I've not attempted Uffmore lane yet - I tend to go up over Bromsgrove road (B4551) and then St kenelm's road and chapel lane. Can manage that one ok, but not done Clent from 'the other side'..... yet........

 

[mumbo jumbo]

I have Victoria on video too! I had no idea my helmet cam was on (I also have 25 minutes of queuing). She's so nice...

View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IdkntL8H04

 

[Downward]

Steepest hill is Winwood Heath Road followed by Farley Lane. The only 2 I have never managed to get up without stopping.

 

[lukesdad]

Not sure if youve seen it, but the Hereford ride might interest some of you guys on Sat 3rd Sept.

 

[BrumJim]

On calendar. Not too sure if I will make it, but it is priority at the moment.

 

[BrumJim]

Right. Got a free evening this week - Thursday 28th July.

Currently forecast is for light drizzle, but hoping that this will change.

Anyone up for a ride if the weather is good?

 

[BrumJim]

20-25 miles?

 

[BrumJim]

From 6:00, but can be a bit later if required.

No. Have read the book, but it doesn't mention that.

 

[Jimbo Xiii]

Morning Birmingham based chaps. Does anyone know of a city center / Moseley based club for newbs riding a knackered 20 year old bike? (me)