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July sorted with perhaps my S(c)illiest 50km to date. There are only 4km of (concrete) roads on Tresco so I added another 3km of rocky paths and did lots of loops. I did get some funny looks passing the same people time after a time.
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Domus

Guru
Location
Sunny Radcliffe
Very hot few days up in Sunny Grange, managed two rides in-between painting duties. Glorious weather in Cumbria = fabulous views across Morecambe Bay and the hills all around. Speaking of hills, does the heat expand them upwards? Ride one which included a visit to Plumgarth near Kendal, for coffee and cake before heading south to Crooklands, had 1,000 metres of upness in 73 Kms
Ride two was a familiar circuit of Arnside and Silverdale still had 700 metres of elevation in 68 Kms but seemed a lot less.

Back home now, winter bike needs a look over before driving down to Kings Lynn for another Friday Night adventure.
 
I had a 100km ride planned for Saturday, something very different and a sojourn into the mountains for a change. I was up at 4am (for work no less) and, as is normal I put air into my tyres. Surprised to find that my rear tyre had less than 40psi in it as opposed to its usual 60. Knowing full well that I probably had a puncture I decided to head out anyway, hoping that maybe the sealant would work it's magic, it didn't. At the 21k point I was sufficiently concerned that I turned for home.

At the 33k point (about 1k form home) there is a riverside repair station so I managed to pump up the tyre which was down to 20 psi at this point (it was still rolling well though). I managed to knock off the required 17km and get home without any disasters, cursory check whejn home and the missus spotted the offending piece of metal almost immediately. I managed to remove it with a pair of tweezers but the sealant wouldn't fill the hole, in the end a new tyre was needed. All up and running now.

Offending piece of metal once it had been removed.
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I had a 100km ride planned for Saturday, something very different and a sojourn into the mountains for a change. I was up at 4am (for work no less) and, as is normal I put air into my tyres. Surprised to find that my rear tyre had less than 40psi in it as opposed to its usual 60. Knowing full well that I probably had a puncture I decided to head out anyway, hoping that maybe the sealant would work it's magic, it didn't. At the 21k point I was sufficiently concerned that I turned for home.

At the 33k point (about 1k form home) there is a riverside repair station so I managed to pump up the tyre which was down to 20 psi at this point (it was still rolling well though). I managed to knock off the required 17km and get home without any disasters, cursory check whejn home and the missus spotted the offending piece of metal almost immediately. I managed to remove it with a pair of tweezers but the sealant wouldn't fill the hole, in the end a new tyre was needed. All up and running now.

Offending piece of metal once it had been removed.
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Definitely worth getting yourself a Dynaplug or Stan's Dart etc. They'll sort a hole like that and prevent the need for a new tyre.
 

Willd

Guru
Location
Rugby
hhhm, not sure why I tackled Edge Hill in 25 degrees, better than the forecast rain I guess :rolleyes: Steepest hill I've done so far, even managed to catch up with someone, but couldn't quite overtake. Definately need smaller / bigger cogs for anything steeper, 34/25 was hard work 👅 2 lovely downhill sections further on were ruined by the evil resurfacing demon :angry:
 
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13 rider

13 rider

Guru
Location
leicester
Monthly update time plenty of days but only 2 weekend days . With @Nomadski posting for June we have 32 riders fully posted for June ,only 1 rider yet to declare for June in @Fergs
July with have 24 riders fully posted up and 2 riders with rides done but yet to update the challenge thread .
So the nudge list is as follows @Milkfloat ,@fatjel ,@Jonjay ,@footloose crow ,@PatrickPending and @Chap sur le velo
 

Milkfloat

An Peanut
Location
Midlands
@13 rider I might break my 5 or is it 6 year run. I have been bed bound for a month now with a prolapsed disc that gives me very painful sciatica. The best I can manage in my feet is about 2 minutes. I had a steroid spinal injection and things are starting to feel a bit better, but I suspect riding a bike will be beyond me in July. Fingers crossed for a miracle.
 

footloose crow

Veteran
Location
Cornwall. UK
Monthly update time plenty of days but only 2 weekend days . With @Nomadski posting for June we have 32 riders fully posted for June ,only 1 rider yet to declare for June in @Fergs
July with have 24 riders fully posted up and 2 riders with rides done but yet to update the challenge thread .
So the nudge list is as follows @Milkfloat ,@fatjel ,@Jonjay ,@footloose crow ,@PatrickPending and @Chap sur le velo
I have done some 50k plus rides. Will write them up at end of month!
 

Nomadski

I Like Bikes
Location
LBS, Usually
@13 rider I might break my 5 or is it 6 year run. I have been bed bound for a month now with a prolapsed disc that gives me very painful sciatica. The best I can manage in my feet is about 2 minutes. I had a steroid spinal injection and things are starting to feel a bit better, but I suspect riding a bike will be beyond me in July. Fingers crossed for a miracle.

Better to rest, look after yourself, and get back on the bike when your good and ready. Hope all goes well.

13 points carried forward

25th July - Chorlton, Cheadle Hulme, Monks Heath, Redemere, Broken Cross, Adlington, Hazel Grove, Stockport, Levenshulme - 46.31 miles - 1 point.

https://www.strava.com/activities/5686373475

Total - 14 points.
 
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I managed to get out this morning following an enforced rest due to a typhoon hitting the island. It wasn't too bad as typhoons go but it did bring a lot of rain and wind which made riding almost impossible. Completely different this morning as it dawned beautifully and not a breath of wind about. very warm out though so just took my time trying to ease back into it.

Such a lovely morning.
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