Born2die
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thanks will look them up I forgot I was heading past it was a nice suprise
Your ride today.... (part 1)
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cyberknight
As long as I breathe, I attack.
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- Land of confusion
crazyjoe101
New Member
- Location
- London
So I normally ride for transportation or with my LBS's club and although I push my speeds and consider myself to be fairly fit in terms of cycling, today was a whole new world.
My Dad's entered us for a duathlon which is in about 3 weeks time in which he will run and I will cycle and as such we need to do a bit of training. He went out for a 3.7mi run and I challenged myself to do 3 laps of his route. I went as fast as I could the whole way round but it was more frustrating than usual because the traffic and red lights; it was quite hard to concentrate while staying safe. Then again I enjoyed the freedom of carrying very little and flying down roads I normally cruise down. By the way, he just about beat me.
My Dad's entered us for a duathlon which is in about 3 weeks time in which he will run and I will cycle and as such we need to do a bit of training. He went out for a 3.7mi run and I challenged myself to do 3 laps of his route. I went as fast as I could the whole way round but it was more frustrating than usual because the traffic and red lights; it was quite hard to concentrate while staying safe. Then again I enjoyed the freedom of carrying very little and flying down roads I normally cruise down. By the way, he just about beat me.
- Location
- Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Further to @gavgav's report, I rode over to his place early this afternoon and we did a pleasant loop out to the east of Shrewsbury in the 
.
There were plenty of other cyclists of all abilities out which was nice. I'm glad they're still making the most of the nice weather. We did get overtaken on the climb up Haughmond Hill, but I felt less bad about it when I saw it was an electric bike. (Incidentally, I thought you had to pedal for the electric assist to work?
The descent into Rodington was fun (as long as you mind the lumps and potholes) before we headed towards Longdon on Tern where we had the close pass Gav mentioned. Shortly after we turned off the main road we passed an original Willy's Jeep out for a bit of a spin.
We were now heading back into the wind so progress was a little less swift than it had been on the way out. No matter though, it was meant to be a leisure ride. As we headed along this road I noticed an odd engine noise, which turned out to be from a large scale model aircraft being put through its aerobatic paces.
For the rest of the trip back it was notable how polite all the motorists were being, which certainly made up for the pass earlier.
After a nice pub stop (Shropshire Gold)
we rode back in the direction of Gav's, before I headed home via a slightly more scenic way than I did on the way out, along the riverside and through the Abbey Foregate and Belle Vue areas of town.
Total mileage for me was 32.4 miles at an average of 11.7 mph.
Drink stop at Upton Magna on the way out.
The very substantial looking weir on the not substantial River Tern at Walcot.
Looking across the fields to the village of Withington.
.There were plenty of other cyclists of all abilities out which was nice. I'm glad they're still making the most of the nice weather. We did get overtaken on the climb up Haughmond Hill, but I felt less bad about it when I saw it was an electric bike. (Incidentally, I thought you had to pedal for the electric assist to work?
The descent into Rodington was fun (as long as you mind the lumps and potholes) before we headed towards Longdon on Tern where we had the close pass Gav mentioned. Shortly after we turned off the main road we passed an original Willy's Jeep out for a bit of a spin.
We were now heading back into the wind so progress was a little less swift than it had been on the way out. No matter though, it was meant to be a leisure ride. As we headed along this road I noticed an odd engine noise, which turned out to be from a large scale model aircraft being put through its aerobatic paces.
For the rest of the trip back it was notable how polite all the motorists were being, which certainly made up for the pass earlier.
After a nice pub stop (Shropshire Gold)
we rode back in the direction of Gav's, before I headed home via a slightly more scenic way than I did on the way out, along the riverside and through the Abbey Foregate and Belle Vue areas of town.Total mileage for me was 32.4 miles at an average of 11.7 mph.
Drink stop at Upton Magna on the way out.
The very substantial looking weir on the not substantial River Tern at Walcot.
Looking across the fields to the village of Withington.
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A bit chilly around my knees this morning on my 07.20 start plus there was a bit of fog around too but what a lovely day it turned out to be! I went out to here for a cuppa and yummy egg roll http://www.localfoodandmore.org.uk a round trip of 73.50 miles.
Nigel-YZ1
Guru
- Location
- Somewhere else... maybe soon.
Extended the range a bit today, and got meself lost taking the high road round Wharncliffe Crags.
Gorgeous day, lovely place, and nice people saying hi and having a chat. I'm knackered, but really enjoyed it.
Gorgeous day, lovely place, and nice people saying hi and having a chat. I'm knackered, but really enjoyed it.
Glow worm
Legendary Member
- Location
- Near Newmarket
Made the big mistake of watching the Norwich match on telly at lunchtime. Went down 3-1 at home to Chelski 
. Worse still, I'd missed some perfect cycling weather. So it was gone 3-30 by the time I headed out, in 70 degree temps, light winds and blues skies- it felt more like June. Stopped off at Anglesey Abbey (National Trust place nearby) to buy a card for Mrs G who starts a new job tommorrow. The place was absolutely heaving- though I was pleased to see the bike racks full, among the throngs of Volvos and 4WDs.
Then I headed west along some much quieter lanes and paths on and around the Lodes Way. Did a 13 mile circuit. I was really pleased to see this last reminder of summer near Swaffham Prior, sat on a wire, contemplating his 6000 or so mile journey that lies ahead.
Most swallows left here weeks ago, so I hope this straggler hasn't left it too late. He looked in fine shape though, and with the heat, there's still plenty of insects on the wing to fill him up. I love the thought that this time next week he could be over Morocco, en route to the Transvaal or similar. Lucky sod!
Then it was a straightforward ride to Reach Lode Bridge (below, behind the cow). You get some great views from that bridge- it's the highest point for miles.
A curious incident occured on the bridge. A bloke who had clearly seen me approach, suddenly walked right into my path and I very nearly hit him. Very odd. The bloke was with a woman and they both had bikes with them so I would have thought they would know better. I thought no more of it until I saw them cycle down the other side to an ugly 4WD that I had just passed which was spoiling the views, into which they deposited their bikes and roared off. That explained it- amatuers!
Then I headed home - I'd managed 13 miles and close to two hours without thinking about the Norwich result- yet another enormous benefit of cycling!
. Worse still, I'd missed some perfect cycling weather. So it was gone 3-30 by the time I headed out, in 70 degree temps, light winds and blues skies- it felt more like June. Stopped off at Anglesey Abbey (National Trust place nearby) to buy a card for Mrs G who starts a new job tommorrow. The place was absolutely heaving- though I was pleased to see the bike racks full, among the throngs of Volvos and 4WDs.Then I headed west along some much quieter lanes and paths on and around the Lodes Way. Did a 13 mile circuit. I was really pleased to see this last reminder of summer near Swaffham Prior, sat on a wire, contemplating his 6000 or so mile journey that lies ahead.
Most swallows left here weeks ago, so I hope this straggler hasn't left it too late. He looked in fine shape though, and with the heat, there's still plenty of insects on the wing to fill him up. I love the thought that this time next week he could be over Morocco, en route to the Transvaal or similar. Lucky sod!
Then it was a straightforward ride to Reach Lode Bridge (below, behind the cow). You get some great views from that bridge- it's the highest point for miles.
A curious incident occured on the bridge. A bloke who had clearly seen me approach, suddenly walked right into my path and I very nearly hit him. Very odd. The bloke was with a woman and they both had bikes with them so I would have thought they would know better. I thought no more of it until I saw them cycle down the other side to an ugly 4WD that I had just passed which was spoiling the views, into which they deposited their bikes and roared off. That explained it- amatuers!
Then I headed home - I'd managed 13 miles and close to two hours without thinking about the Norwich result- yet another enormous benefit of cycling!
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MickeyBlueEyes
Eat, Sleep, Ride, Repeat.
- Location
- Derbyshire
2nd week out with the club and just as last week it was very enjoyable. It also helped me take my weekly total to just shy of 300 miles. Too warm in a softshell though but it didn't spoil the ride. Even though it was quite a local spin it amazed me how many of the roads i didn't know !
Doyleyburger
Veteran
- Location
- NCE West Wales
2nd ride out with new shoes, pedals and lights (feel a bit safer now)
Just over 30 miles today with a terrible headwind....... Really took my legs away from me!
On the plus side, I managed to get my fastest decent speed today.
Shortish ride but still managed to climb 3000 ft
Just over 30 miles today with a terrible headwind....... Really took my legs away from me!
On the plus side, I managed to get my fastest decent speed today.
Shortish ride but still managed to climb 3000 ft
Nice evening ride on mostly dark lanes. 33 miles with 1900 ft of up.
http://ridewithgps.com/trips/1889085
http://ridewithgps.com/trips/1889085
HLaB
Marie Attoinette Fan
109.4miles in 7h28m26s (14.6mph) 3269ft of climbing. A bit of a mish mash and I'll probably do a better one, but it's a ton on the board of the Century a Month Challenge for October.
It started with a slow jaunt and recce of today's hill climbs (Peterborough-Stamford-Ketton-Collyweston) arm warmers,leg warmer,gilet required;
Then the Collyweston climb after a warm up; (Shorts and short sleeves)
Transfer to the start of the Ketton climb;
The Ketton Climb;
A ride for coffee and cake with Fenland Clarion and lots of Cake
(Ketton-Collyweston-Easton on the Hill-Burghley House-Stamford-Peterborough)
I then went on a wee bit of an explore for 56miles (Peterborough-Stilton-Old A1 to Alconbury-Alconbury Weston and back to Peterborough via Elton).
There's another 1.8miles to my flat but I'm cynical about a track that leads to my door
Edit: Can't add any proper pics but here's some stolen from google.
http://goo.gl/maps/F2pCN
http://goo.gl/maps/IoCBb
http://goo.gl/maps/jl4sn
It started with a slow jaunt and recce of today's hill climbs (Peterborough-Stamford-Ketton-Collyweston) arm warmers,leg warmer,gilet required;
Then the Collyweston climb after a warm up; (Shorts and short sleeves
)Transfer to the start of the Ketton climb;
The Ketton Climb;
A ride for coffee and cake with Fenland Clarion and lots of Cake
(Ketton-Collyweston-Easton on the Hill-Burghley House-Stamford-Peterborough)I then went on a wee bit of an explore for 56miles (Peterborough-Stilton-Old A1 to Alconbury-Alconbury Weston and back to Peterborough via Elton).
There's another 1.8miles to my flat but I'm cynical about a track that leads to my door
Edit: Can't add any proper pics but here's some stolen from google.
http://goo.gl/maps/F2pCN
http://goo.gl/maps/IoCBb
http://goo.gl/maps/jl4sn
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Rohloff_Brompton_Rider
Formerly just_fixed
95 miles and 3500 metres of climbing....Seasons Of Mists audax was the middle 63 miles.
Edit: the bonus being that 95% was in short sleeve tee shirt with the zip fully open.
Edit: the bonus being that 95% was in short sleeve tee shirt with the zip fully open.
totallyfixed
Veteran
- Location
- The only county without a McDonalds
It would be nice to brag about the 100 mile plus ride this weekend, unfortunately it was er well not quite that, ok so it was only about 4 miles, but, and it's a big but it involved several ascents of Monsal Head in the Peaks. This was on the Saturday, we had done this climb a couple of times before but never in anger and today dr_pink was racing the hill climb so Saturday involved a comprehensive recce. What gear to use? Which wheels? Which rear sprocket? Pace it or go flat out and hope the crowd lift you over the line? All these questions and many more.
After staying overnight in Chesterfield we arrived 3 hours early to get a good parking spot, just as well because by 10.30 it looked as though every man and his dog had turned up to watch, what an event!
Looking down from Monsal Head towards the start
dr_pink warming up
And coming in to finish, giving everything
Just a few folks wandered along to watch
Mow Cop next week, Cragg Vale the week after then the National Champs, it's a hard life....
After staying overnight in Chesterfield we arrived 3 hours early to get a good parking spot, just as well because by 10.30 it looked as though every man and his dog had turned up to watch, what an event!
Looking down from Monsal Head towards the start
dr_pink warming up
And coming in to finish, giving everything
Just a few folks wandered along to watch
Mow Cop next week, Cragg Vale the week after then the National Champs, it's a hard life....
Suffolk swarm 100m sportive. http://www.strava.com/activities/87323544 It was the first running of this event with some great roads that I had never been on before. Door to door it was 124.4 miles in 8 hours 36 with a 14.5 average. Pace was sociable and only the second time I have ridden 100 miles on my fixed.
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