Gibbo9
Veteran
- Location
- Taipei City, Taiwan
In fairness I did wait for someone to post before I posted my own ride, I didn't want to use the unfair advantage this month 
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In fairness I did wait for someone to post before I posted my own ride, I didn't want to use the unfair advantage this month
Gibbo9
Veteran
- Location
- Taipei City, Taiwan
Decided to get out of the city for the weekend and headed to probably my favourite place in Taiwan, Sun Moon Lake. I have always wanted to ride the road which circuits the lake entirely. I finally got my wish on Saturday, the loop itself is only 28km but I enjoyed it so much that I went round a second time. Second time round actually seemed a little easier, especially on the uphill sections.
I managed to stop off a few times to take some pictures to bore you all with 😊
View from the hotel balcony when we arrived. It really is good to see the lake full again, believe it or not it was almost bone dry 2 months ago.
View from the first hill on the ride, it was a particularly stunning day.
The small island in the foreground is the moon of Sun Moon Lake, the lake itself being the sun. The island is sacred ground for the indigenous aboriginal people so it is forbidden to set foot on it.
A perfect way to cool down following a good spin. Not a bad view either.
I managed to stop off a few times to take some pictures to bore you all with 😊
View from the hotel balcony when we arrived. It really is good to see the lake full again, believe it or not it was almost bone dry 2 months ago.
View from the first hill on the ride, it was a particularly stunning day.
The small island in the foreground is the moon of Sun Moon Lake, the lake itself being the sun. The island is sacred ground for the indigenous aboriginal people so it is forbidden to set foot on it.
A perfect way to cool down following a good spin. Not a bad view either.
You won't get far being a generous sort like that
I'm hoping July ride was at least .07 of a mile more than 31 miles
Spinney
Bimbleur extraordinaire
- Location
- Back up north
It was! Should have put 51 km. 😁
I believe you I think ?
Spinney
Bimbleur extraordinaire
- Location
- Back up north
A 50 miler today, only my second ever, taking in three counties.
Nice and sunny most of the way, and no wind, but the legs weren't anywhere near as good as in the last two rides.
A report in t'other place with more piccies once I've done the ironing and cleaned the bike.
Nice and sunny most of the way, and no wind, but the legs weren't anywhere near as good as in the last two rides.
A report in t'other place with more piccies once I've done the ironing and cleaned the bike.
Houthakker
A Happy Wanderer
- Location
- Lancashire coast
Had a nice run out yesterday and hopped on the Knott End - Fleetwood ferry to come back over the river Wyre. Been trying to shift some weight by eating less and not sure if it was under fuelling or excessive sweating in the humid conditions but the last 10 miles or so were a struggle.
It is a nice ride Cheltenham to Broadway and then on to Bidford. I haven't been beyond Bidford, though. Which route did you follow?
Gibbo9
Veteran
- Location
- Taipei City, Taiwan
I have had a couple of weeks off the bike just to recharge. In fairness I think I may have been overdoing it and was getting bored with the same routes. Following a bit of thought I have decided to stop procrastinating and get on with doing some hill work over the coming months. Plenty of recovery rides (I do like to get on the bike every day if I can) with the odd day set aside for some jogging. Hopefully the gyms will reopen soon and I can get back to some core work, which I hate doing at home.
Out today for a ride a friend of mine recommended. I was up very early due to work so got out around 0520, fortunate really as half of the route was on a very busy road (coming back). An absolutely stunning ride though, I have never been out to Wulai before and some of the views were spectacular, I don't think the photos do it justice really. Feeling good after my break so looking forward to some more cycling.
Such a beautiful morning
Looking down the valley towards the reservoir
A typical riverside park. Usually buzzing this place first thing in the morning, it's when everyone comes out to exercise before it gets too warm. Quiet lately due to the obvious
Out today for a ride a friend of mine recommended. I was up very early due to work so got out around 0520, fortunate really as half of the route was on a very busy road (coming back). An absolutely stunning ride though, I have never been out to Wulai before and some of the views were spectacular, I don't think the photos do it justice really. Feeling good after my break so looking forward to some more cycling.
Such a beautiful morning
Looking down the valley towards the reservoir
A typical riverside park. Usually buzzing this place first thing in the morning, it's when everyone comes out to exercise before it gets too warm. Quiet lately due to the obvious
One a month is all you need ,Good going, don't worry about other people totals everyone approaches the challenge differently it's all about challenging yourself
