Wolverhampton, Stafford

[SilverSurfer]

I will be working around this area shortly, what kind of terrain is it? Flat?

I was thinking of lunchtime blasts around the lanes near Pendeford business centre on the fixed, but this is set up for local (hilly) terrain on a 63". Would this be a bit low for these parts?

 

[snapper_37]

I will be working around this area shortly, what kind of terrain is it? Flat?

I was thinking of lunchtime blasts around the lanes near Pendeford business centre on the fixed, but this is set up for local (hilly) terrain on a 63". Would this be a bit low for these parts?

There's a couple of hills leading to and from the Pendeford Business Park. There's also some nice local villages - Coven, Brewood, Bishops Wood and Codsall all within the area - all with decent climbs.

Haven't got a clue about fixed sorry.

 

[Rhythm Thief]

It might be a bit low for the lanes around Brewood and Wheaton Aston, they're not exactly hilly. If you can, set it up to around 70" or so, that should be ok. I'm quite envious: when I lived on a narrowboat at Penkridge I used to commute to Telford via those lanes. I didn't realise how lucky I was!

 

[snapper_37]

It might be a bit low for the lanes around Brewood and Wheaton Aston, they're not exactly hilly.

Must be me then RT as that lane that goes past the church just past Black Ladies is a b*stard!

 

[Rhythm Thief]

Must be me then RT as that lane that goes past the church just past Black Ladies is a b*stard!

Ah, yes. That one used to catch me sometimes at the end of a 23 mile commute.

 

[snapper_37]

Ah, yes. That one used to catch me sometimes at the end of a 23 mile commute.

It catches me everytime and that's only about 15 mile into the ride!!! Most embarrassing on a Sunday morning

 

[SilverSurfer]

Cheers guys! I deliberately went low as I found 70" wasn't letting me spin enough up the hills near my home (South Yorks) especially with all the wind that we seem to get in winter nowadays.

I plan to use the commute near Wolves as spinning training so speed isn't highest priority, particularly in winter.

Are the roads "safe" to ride in the dark or are there plenty of nut jobs in Corsas flying round (like at home)?

 

[Rhythm Thief]

Are the roads "safe" to ride in the dark or are there plenty of nut jobs in Corsas flying round (like at home)?

I never had many problems, barring the occasional impatient farmer and the usual incidents that happen everywhere.

 

[snapper_37]

I never had many problems, barring the occasional impatient farmer and the usual incidents that happen everywhere.

Errm I would miss out the Coven to Brewood lane in the dark.... I've nearly been taken out a few times by a barried corsa/fiesta/saxo - take your pick.

I would be up for a weekend ride if you fancy a bit of company silver? But if it's speed training you're looking for - I'm not yer bird :?:

 

[SilverSurfer]

Cheers Snap, I'll PM you if I'm staying down there - currently planning on returning home at weekends to see the brood

 

[Bodger]

For what it's worth, I used to ride 65 in that area with no problems, indeed, I found it better as I tended to drift down through Pattingham and the lumpy bits beyond.

I'm quite envious: ....I used to commute to ..... via those lanes. I didn't realise how lucky I was!

Ditto

but avoid the bike shop in Pendeford - if it's still there. Got my first adult bike there: me being 5'11" he assured me that a 26" frame was ideal.