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- Bristolian
Your ride today.... (part 1)
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LarryDuff
Guru
- Location
- Hillsborough Co Down
Didn't get out on the roads today but after 40 minutes on the turbo I feel a lot less hungover than I did earlier.
coffeejo
Ælfrēd
- Location
- West Somerset
Looking set to be my third consecutive week off the bike. Not sure I'll fit back into my bibs by the time I'm better. 
Keep the tales (especially if you did anything daft) and photos coming.
Keep the tales (especially if you did anything daft) and photos coming.
EltonFrog
Legendary Member
Bloody Hell! Its windy today. A 19 and bit mile utility to ride to Wantage and back, a new route for me, just to the bank, the weather was grey and miserable and very windy on the way out, and not a lot of good on the way back either. I was glad to get home. A hate days like these.
Still, the longest ride I've done for some weeks, and through some lovely countryside, mosty along byways, bridleways and very quiet roads, it'll look FAB in the spring.
Some photos of East Lockinge
Still, the longest ride I've done for some weeks, and through some lovely countryside, mosty along byways, bridleways and very quiet roads, it'll look FAB in the spring.
Some photos of East Lockinge
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Jon George
Mamil and couldn't care less
- Location
- Suffolk an' Good
Staying up 'till 4am watching Sherlock DVD's and drinking beer and spiced rum chasers is not conducive to a morning ride.
I went out at 3 o'clock this afternoon for a steady 17 miler to the village of Newbourne and back. If I remember, I'll take my camera next time, because someone has decorated a mightily big spruce in their front garden at Bucklesham with coloured lights. and I think it's wonderful.
The wind was a tad blustery ...
I went out at 3 o'clock this afternoon for a steady 17 miler to the village of Newbourne and back. If I remember, I'll take my camera next time, because someone has decorated a mightily big spruce in their front garden at Bucklesham with coloured lights. and I think it's wonderful.
The wind was a tad blustery ...
- Location
- Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Sorry you're still feeling off colour.Looking set to be my third consecutive week off the bike. Not sure I'll fit back into my bibs by the time I'm better.
Keep the tales (especially if you did anything daft) and photos coming.
and I'll see what can be done tale & photo wise.
Biscuit
Legendary Member
- Location
- Pentlow - the land of the free
If it was a tour rather than a commute I would have happily sat this one out. Tommorrow doesn't look much better!! Boo! 
Saluki
World class procrastinator
- Location
- ...Norwich over the water.
Are you being faceious? They were £12.99 in a sale and match the decor. Still not sure about them myself but they do the job.
Saluki
World class procrastinator
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- ...Norwich over the water.
I got an early ride in today. Man from council due in half an hour.
I simply rode down the hill to the Marriotts Way and followed it to Freeland's Corner then turned around and came back again but rode through the edge of New Costessey to make a change on the last mile.
10.75 miles averaging 11.8mph.
I have a few small niggles on the new PX CX
. Firstly, that San Marco saddle has to go. After about 6 miles it was getting seriously ouchy in the lady-bit department. I'll put my Selle Italia on as that's bedded in to my bum now, it's been on the Defy for a month. Another little tiny thing is, when I turn sharply, my toe catches the front tyre just a smidge. I'll move my cleats a tiny bit. It's a 51cm frame. 1cm bigger than my old Defy, the same size as my roadie. The top bar is shorter, which is really comfy but the forks just seem closer somehow. It's not enough to cause any problems, it just made me jump with a 'what the heck was that' moment as I was turning hard left going uphill out of the cycleway gate. It's not a particularly tight gate as it accommodates horses as well so it's not one when I needed to get off and waddle through.
Last time I was at Planet X, I tried a CX bike for size. The 51 felt wonderful, hence buying one. The next size up - a 54 I believe - was mahoosive so I know that I have the right size.
Better get out of towel and bathrobe and await man from council then. Only 34 and a bit miles to go to target. Feeling pleased.
I simply rode down the hill to the Marriotts Way and followed it to Freeland's Corner then turned around and came back again but rode through the edge of New Costessey to make a change on the last mile.
10.75 miles averaging 11.8mph.
I have a few small niggles on the new PX CX
. Firstly, that San Marco saddle has to go. After about 6 miles it was getting seriously ouchy in the lady-bit department. I'll put my Selle Italia on as that's bedded in to my bum now, it's been on the Defy for a month. Another little tiny thing is, when I turn sharply, my toe catches the front tyre just a smidge. I'll move my cleats a tiny bit. It's a 51cm frame. 1cm bigger than my old Defy, the same size as my roadie. The top bar is shorter, which is really comfy but the forks just seem closer somehow. It's not enough to cause any problems, it just made me jump with a 'what the heck was that' moment as I was turning hard left going uphill out of the cycleway gate. It's not a particularly tight gate as it accommodates horses as well so it's not one when I needed to get off and waddle through.Last time I was at Planet X, I tried a CX bike for size. The 51 felt wonderful, hence buying one. The next size up - a 54 I believe - was mahoosive so I know that I have the right size.
Better get out of towel and bathrobe and await man from council then. Only 34 and a bit miles to go to target. Feeling pleased.
Biscuit
Legendary Member
- Location
- Pentlow - the land of the free
Took the villages route instead today. 
In total there's 4 routes into work. Today’s was the least exposed I think. Shall be using it tomorrow as well. Now most people are on holiday, the back roads aren't filled with rat-runners and life is peaceful. I always think it's odd that at 8:30 in the morning I'm almost at work, but also still in the middle of nowhere.
In total there's 4 routes into work. Today’s was the least exposed I think. Shall be using it tomorrow as well. Now most people are on holiday, the back roads aren't filled with rat-runners and life is peaceful. I always think it's odd that at 8:30 in the morning I'm almost at work, but also still in the middle of nowhere.
SatNavSaysStraightOn
Changed hemispheres!
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- ɐᴉlɐɹʇsn∀ 'ɐɹɹǝquɐƆ
I had to go back and re-read that.... My dyslexia took over and I got the same line twice
"Better get out of towel and bathrobe and await man from council then. Only 34 and a bit, better get out of towel and bathrobe and await man from council then"...
PS... Just blame it on my pain meds if it helps!
dan_bo
How much does it cost to Oldham?
Checked the new forks on the MTB by hitting it with a bit of Hartshead pike:
Manchester. If you squint you can see Jodrell bank to the south (left) and Beetham tower to the West:
And the usual "yes Col but it was cold and windy" applies.
Manchester. If you squint you can see Jodrell bank to the south (left) and Beetham tower to the West:
And the usual "yes Col but it was cold and windy" applies.
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- Location
- Egham
Crikes it was windy this morning! 25 miles in what seemed a permanent headwind, taking in Stanwell Moor, Staines, Laleham and Chertsey. The brakes are bedding in nicely on the CX now, so more confident to get on a bit.
@Saluki I also have the minor toe/wheel scuff issue. Like you I felt the bigger frame a real stretch, so I'll just have to adjust a little.
@Saluki I also have the minor toe/wheel scuff issue. Like you I felt the bigger frame a real stretch, so I'll just have to adjust a little.
ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
- Location
- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
I had the same thought but I am assuming that the missing bathrobe and towel will be replaced by something more appropriate!I had to go back and re-read that.... My dyslexia took over and I got the same line twice
"Better get out of towel and bathrobe and await man from council then. Only 34 and a bit, better get out of towel and bathrobe and await man from council then"...
I'm saying nowt - I am warm and dry indoors, munching vegetable samosas!
Billy Wizz
Über Member
- Location
- North Wales
15 miles all round but on the elevated cycle track along the Dee to Chester a side wind that was really awful.
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