Your ride today....

[The_Weekend_Report_Guy]

And the result is...!!!!????


Remember I had a goal for today right? No? Well the goal was to do this segment under 1 hour:

So this how the day developed..

We rolled out of Coin (the town where I live and where the bike adventures start) at 9… Easy pace to warm up and because the wind was stupid annoying

We reached Mijas Pueblo and here was a nice spot to take a pic..Or two..

My companion for the day and photographer, Antonio

This guy and kit you might know… (amazing after so many years I still have stuff that Segey gave me: helmet, arm warmers, shoe covers and socks)

From the spot to the last pic I had to descend to the coast and from there start my climbing adventure against the wind to try a personal best.

After who know how long (lying here I hit the lap button at the start to have an idea at the top) Reaching the top.. 11.1 km of suffering against 8% average climb in a windy day.

After a few pics, a cereal bar and my legs stopped shaking we started the trip back home. Benalmadena and the Mediterranean sea at the back.

We finally got home and it was time to refuel…

Like one of those little plates would be enough… Pffff..! Bring me another one..!

In resume the ride looked like this on the GPS

And if you got to the end of this post your reward is to know the result of my adventure..!

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED..!!!

If you feel like looking at details and numbers: https://www.strava.com/activities/2020029979/segments/50920885797

 

[TigerT]

It's been a cold weekend out on the bike!

On Saturday, it was -4 degrees outside, but it was dry, so headed out with no real plan. I ended up heading out on a favourite route to Baden. With full winter gear on including leg warmers under long bibs, my thickest gloves and overshoes, I arrived in Baden freezing. The town was busy due to the Christmas market, so I grabbed a coffee to warm up a bit then headed back varying the route a bit. Was glad to jump Ito a hot bath as soon as I got home!


Wrapped up, but no amount of layers would have kept me warm!

The Katzensee, you can't see it in the photo, but there were big chunks of ice floating around

Saturdays Map

On Sunday Snow arrived in Zürich, so I gave up hope of getting out on the bike and went fort a walk into the city and back. I got back at around 2pm, by which time, thanks to the awesome organisation out here, all the main roads had been cleared, so I decided to try a short ride. The main roads were fine and even a lot of the cycle lanes had been cleared, so I did a big loop of the local area. I've never ridden in snow before and I'm not in a hurry to do so again. Still glad to get out though. That's probably the last chance to get out this year before I fly back to England to see the parents for Christmas.


One of the more slippery parts over the hill to Rümlang, I had more power than grip so the back was sliding a bit.

Found some appropriate graffiti!

Sunday's map

 

[tyred]

It occurred to me recently that the humble Raleigh Twenty was launched in 1968 so this year is in fact it's 50th birthday. To celebrate this, I tool my 1971 example for a 20 mile ride in the winter sunshine

Edit, I also noted recently while looking for something else on Ebay that people are listing those Sturmey Archer rear lamps for £25 or £30. I have a few of them plus headlamps as I bought a box of dynamo bits and pieces for 99p to get them when I restored the bike 12 years ago. Great business sense

 

[Spiderweb]

And the result is...!!!!????


Remember I had a goal for today right? No? Well the goal was to do this segment under 1 hour:

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So this how the day developed..

We rolled out of Coin (the town where I live and where the bike adventures start) at 9… Easy pace to warm up and because the wind was stupid annoying

We reached Mijas Pueblo and here was a nice spot to take a pic..Or two..

My companion for the day and photographer, Antonio

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This guy and kit you might know… (amazing after so many years I still have stuff that Segey gave me: helmet, arm warmers, shoe covers and socks)

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From the spot to the last pic I had to descend to the coast and from there start my climbing adventure against the wind to try a personal best.

After who know how long (lying here I hit the lap button at the start to have an idea at the top) Reaching the top.. 11.1 km of suffering against 8% average climb in a windy day.

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After a few pics, a cereal bar and my legs stopped shaking we started the trip back home. Benalmadena and the Mediterranean sea at the back.

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We finally got home and it was time to refuel…

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Like one of those little plates would be enough… Pffff..! Bring me another one..!

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In resume the ride looked like this on the GPS

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And if you got to the end of this post your reward is to know the result of my adventure..!

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MISSION ACCOMPLISHED..!!!

If you feel like looking at details and numbers: https://www.strava.com/activities/2020029979/segments/50920885797

Spent many evenings in the lovely old village of Mijas, great photos.

 

[galaxy]

A swift 30 mile round trip to Durham City for me today.

Swift due to my companion Steve, who does like to press on.

We left at 9am, taking our main road route from Sunderland to avoid the ice.

The tactic worked well, although there was some patches.

Nagging headwind most of the way out, and there are some nagging climbs to be done.

But it was one of those days where the bike seemed to be running well, and I had the tyre pressures just right for free rolling and a comfy ride.

Chilly, but some warmth from the sun on the way back, which was also dealing with the icy bits.

A tail wind and a decline on the A690 back into Sunderland meant I was able to pedal (unassisted) at just over 30mph - very rapid for me.

I remember riding time trials on the A690. Some nice cycling round there

 

[The_Weekend_Report_Guy]

Spent many evenings in the lovely old village of Mijas, great photos.

Should try the area on the bike!

The climbing out of the beach to Mijas Pueblo is always challenging, no matter what way you choose.

I insist that Malaga has to be the most underrated cycling destination. Trying to change that one post at the time.

 

[Noodle Legs]

Should try the area on the bike!

The climbing out of the beach to Mijas Pueblo is always challenging, no matter what way you choose.

I insist that Malaga has to be the most underrated cycling destination. Trying to change that one post at the time.

This is interesting, I’m off to estepona in March

 

[The_Weekend_Report_Guy]

This is interesting, I’m off to estepona in March

Awesome!

And is a great area to ride if you know the back roads. Stay away from main roads and you should be fine.

If you want to head this direction let me know and I point to you what ways to go.

If you want company hurry up booking...

 

[The_Weekend_Report_Guy]

[QUOTE 5472508, member: 9609"]That is some climb, 3'000 foot in 7 mile - I don't know if I could do that

very jealous of what looks like warm sunshine, it looks lovely[/QUOTE]

Thanks..! It was warm enough to wear shorts.. But cold enough that you needed a wind breaker for the downhills... Amazing weather for me the best time of the year to ride here is from October to April... After that you really need to keep an eye on the temperature.

Oh..! Anyone can climb this, some just take longer than others

 

[8mph]

I had an hour and a half free to ride earlier and set off in glorious weather. The route was 34km of road and bridleways. The off-road sections were a lot muddied than anticipated but I was having way too much fun to turn back.
At the furthest point I realised that time was going to be an issue, in fact I had to pretty much sprint back over mud, gravel, puddles and finally tarmac. I arrived back in the nick of time bit it's taken half an hour to cool down.
A sunny start.

I need to get back!!!

 

[Noodle Legs]

Awesome!

And is a great area to ride if you know the back roads. Stay away from main roads and you should be fine.

If you want to head this direction let me know and I point to you what ways to go.

If you want company hurry up booking...

We’re doing the GCN route one day, about 80 miles with 12,000 ft of climbing, then off to Gibraltar then somewhere else. I’ll send links to the routes so you have an idea
https://strava.app.link/Ekkrk7DqAS
https://strava.app.link/loHKywxPIS
https://strava.app.link/BCnqtgzPIS

 

[The_Weekend_Report_Guy]

We’re doing the GCN route one day, about 80 miles with 12,000 ft of climbing, then off to Gibraltar then somewhere else. I’ll send links to the routes so you have an idea
https://strava.app.link/Ekkrk7DqAS
https://strava.app.link/loHKywxPIS
https://strava.app.link/BCnqtgzPIS

Nothing.. Can't see anything, it brings me to the page of your club in Strava.

80 miles around here translates very easy to 6 hours on the bike heat and looooong steady climbs are why.

 

[derrick]

Getting out in the sun, Nice 44 mile loop today, solo ride as everyone i know was back to work today, Had a couple of numpties in cars two close passes with there horns going. A part from that a nice ride, strange how you can go months without any hassle, then two in one day, Monday blues day, Just leaves 170 miles to reach my target for the year.

https://www.strava.com/activities/2021689469

 

[The_Weekend_Report_Guy]

Recovery day here...

60 km, 1000 meters and me wanting to hide under a rock and cry after yesterday... Ouch, ouch..

17 C the temp, no wind, NO RAIN and sunny.

https://www.strava.com/activities/2021558998

Now I am off to get the grades of the little man on the MTB...

 

[pjd57]

An enjoyable easy run with Free Wheel north in Glasgow.
A loop along the Kelvin to Kelvin grove then along the Clyde heading west to Victoria park, Anniesland , then the canal back to Maryhill..

stopped off to see our latest statue.