Your ride today.... (part 1)

[phil_hg_uk]

42 miles this afternoon from Harrogate across the moors to Askwith, Ilkley & Otley then back. Boiling hot almost no wind more like summer everyday. I even overtook someone going up a hill, ok so he got off and walked by the time I caught him but still.

 

[mr Mag00]

trio that impressive! well it is to me. i managed 30 off road today and had a visit from you know who, whilst cahnging the tube i forgot to unlock my airstick and pulled the valve straight out, barnd new tube out of the box this morning so old tube back in couldnt find the hole so nursed it home. enjoyable unti then and wanted to add another hour to the day so gutted really. glorious day, started cold though.

 

[RedBike]

A 70 mile epic ride around the peaks

From Sheffield Railway Station
Fox house - Redmires Resivoir - Hope - Castleton - Rushup Edge - Jacobbs Ladder - Edale - Ladybower - Cut Gate - Langsett Resivour - Thurstone - Pensistone - pennine bridleway to nr Wortley - Through Warncliffe Woods to Genoside - Back to the Station.

 

[fossyant]

Hilly 16 miles - bit misty up in the peak and a little fresh - back before 9am - knocked 3 mins off previous times - might be best bike doing that.....

 

[Joe]

42 miles this morning to scout out Mow Cop before the Cheshire Cat. It's not that bad. Steep yes but mercifully short. Could be a problem if it's busy and people are stopping part way up etc. And I think I'll be wishing I had something lower than my 39-25 on the day

 

[vernon]

A moderately paced 14 miles to LBS for some string backed gloves then along the Leeds Liverpool canal and back home. Cracking weather and would have loved to have stayed out longer but too much to do today.

 

[asterix]

Meandering around the back lanes. After which I changed the new B17 narrow saddle for a new Swift and menadered a bit more - the improvement was astonishing.

I think the problem with the B17 is that my bars are rather low (and sporty!) for which the Swift is more suitable.

 

[mr Mag00]

20 miles into a long mtb rid ethis morning, glorious weather, really lovi' it. double whammy!! she hits with a vengence having already cahnged a tube when i got my steed from the garage. i cannot find the culprit in the tyre at all!!! groped and fondled the tyre for ages. i carry one spare not 2! couldnt find the blighters so called out mrb rescue and she came and collected me, bless her!
I am going to change the tyres.

so how does a tubeless system work and is it worth it?? i may start another thread on this in know how!!

 

[montage]

Awesome day - first time in the velodrome, 1 hour 45 mins on and off, got the hang of it prety quickly and been invited for the club/squad training or something like that. BRILLIANT fun.

 

[puddleglum]

42 miles with the club around Garstang, Longridge, Wodplumpton etc. Lovely scenery but got a bit cold after lunch.

 

[fossyant]

42 miles this morning to scout out Mow Cop before the Cheshire Cat. It's not that bad. Steep yes but mercifully short. Could be a problem if it's busy and people are stopping part way up etc. And I think I'll be wishing I had something lower than my 39-25 on the day

Tisk 39 x 25 - done it on a 42 x 21 - not that bad really as it's dead steady...

PS I have a 39 x 21 these days.....

You'll need the 25 for Swiss Hill if it's busy - I do it on the 39 x 21, but I'm on my own and have a clear run.

 

[BigonaBianchi]

Yay the Sun is shining!!!!!!!!!!!! Blue skies, daffs & crocuses, fresh air (read stiff breeze) ,40 miles as usual but no helmet today

No near misses to report and I got cheered at by three women in an open top beamer

 

[asterix]

York to Selby and back, via Cawood and at top speed. Very flat but quite windy. Am getting fitter, I think.

Won't be able to ride again til Wednesday at earliest.

 

[Noodley]

75 miles through Angus and Perthshire. Lovely sunshine but still quite cold, although I managed to ride back with only mitts for the first time this year.

 

[longers]

An excellent day out with four fine forummers in the Peak District , more details to follow tomorrow.