South Birmingham and Black Country Social Ride

[PJ79LIZARD]

I'm a bit hungover but I'll be there.

 

[Downward]

Head towards the Sun !

 

[Downward]

Nice Ride, Knee though is really painful now. I checked the Stats and believe it or not it was about 2100 feet of climbs ! That's nearly 200 feet more than any ride done before.

 

[PJ79LIZARD]

I felt it in my legs later on yesterday, good ride the weather was ideal, but on the way back I felt more of a wind blowing, either that or my legs had gone!

 

[BrumJim]

That explains it a bit better. Only one big climb, but plenty of climbing in total. Fell asleep in the afternoon, and felt a bit jaded all day. Did finish the ride off by chasing a policeman up Muclow Hill. His excuse was the heavier bike and full police gear, rather than a cycling top and Lycra shorts. Well, I suppose that IS a good excuse.

Anyway, picture from the top:






I'm the slim, attractive one behind the camera. That's my story, and I'm sticking to it!

 

[BrumJim]

Right, next ride. If anyone is free on Monday night, I have a space clear in my diary, but otherwise Saturday 25th June for the next ride?

 

[PJ79LIZARD]

Remind me to breathe in next time any photos are taken lol! I'll be along on the 25th then all being well.

 

[Wobblers]

Sounds like you had fun. Where was that photo taken - at the top of Clent? I would have joined you, but was too busy asleep! That and the slightly borked knee, which I wanted to rest before today's club run...

So now, 74 miles later, the knee's fine - it's just the hamstring that hurts! Sigh.

Right, next ride. If anyone is free on Monday night, I have a space clear in my diary, but otherwise Saturday 25th June for the next ride?

Where? When? How far? I'd be interested in this, though it's dependent upon my leg not being borked.

 

[BrumJim]

Photo is just above Romsley.

Ride details are TBC. 50 miles, four big hills, starting at 7:30 to get it all in, is my first offer....

 

[Wobblers]

Photo is just above Romsley.

Ride details are TBC. 50 miles, four big hills, starting at 7:30 to get it all in, is my first offer....

You don't do things by half, do you??

Even at a good pace, we won't get back until 10:30pm - and for country lanes, good lights are essential.

Maybe something slightly shorter - 30 miles? - with the option to extend it?

Though I'm not going to find out whether my leg can cope until I commute in tomorrow morning...

 

[BrumJim]

OK, you've talked me down!

30 miles starting at the Bournville Boating Lake, starting at 18:00? That'll be more than enough for me.

What club were you riding with?

 

[mumbo jumbo]

I'm a possibility for tomorrow evening. Fingers crossed...

 

[mumbo jumbo]

I'll can go. By Bournville Boating Lake, do you mean the pond just off Bournville Lane?

 

[Wobblers]

OK, you've talked me down!

30 miles starting at the Bournville Boating Lake, starting at 18:00? That'll be more than enough for me.

What club were you riding with?

Beacon RCC.

Against my better judgement... I'm up for this.

 

[BrumJim]

Mumbo Jumbo:
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