lazybloke
Ginger biscuits and cheddar
- Location
- Leafy Surrey
How very dare you, i have TWO pairs!
They're extremely comfortable, but their looks are the problem. They probably look smarter with a generous splatter of guano
Your ride today....
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How very dare you, i have TWO pairs!
They're extremely comfortable, but their looks are the problem. They probably look smarter with a generous splatter of guano
Donger
Convoi Exceptionnel
- Location
- Quedgeley, Glos.
Second and final ride of my short stay in Sussex this evening. A shame I had to drive about 25 miles to find a stretch of rideable coastline, but after checking it out on Google Maps, I think I chose wisely in parking up at the Ferring end of Marine Drive in Goring by Sea and riding off in the general direction of Brighton. Due to time constraints I only got as far as the pedestrian/cycle bridge across the river mouth in Shoreham by Sea before turning back, but it was quite enjoyable anyway. I have been trying to throw in as much of the British coastline as possible in my rides, so this was another short section added. Just the 21.7 miles ridden this evening, which included only about 10 miles of coastline, but ridden in both directions.
At Shoreham I was overtaken by a couple of fully laden touring cyclists, one of whom complimented me on my bike. "Nice Marin!" he shouted. "A real beast". I told him that was a coincidence as that is what I call it ("The Beast"). After Shoreham Fort:
.... I carried on around the headland and back to the pedestrian/cycle bridge across the river before turning for home.
I rode past my car on Marine Drive and around the corner into Ferring ...
Before packing up and driving back to West Wittering. It has been a great short stay here, allowing some nice drives along the coast and into the South Downs. Every evening we have been treated to an aerobatic display by a Spitfire flying out of Goodwood followed by a visit by a very inquisitive and curious little roe deer and a huge dog fox. Mrs.D has enjoyed relaxing here while I nip out for my cycling fixes. I discovered when I got back to the car that I have broken a spoke in my rear wheel. Bugger! That's both bikes needing a trip to the doctor now.
At Shoreham I was overtaken by a couple of fully laden touring cyclists, one of whom complimented me on my bike. "Nice Marin!" he shouted. "A real beast". I told him that was a coincidence as that is what I call it ("The Beast"). After Shoreham Fort:
.... I carried on around the headland and back to the pedestrian/cycle bridge across the river before turning for home.
I rode past my car on Marine Drive and around the corner into Ferring ...
Before packing up and driving back to West Wittering. It has been a great short stay here, allowing some nice drives along the coast and into the South Downs. Every evening we have been treated to an aerobatic display by a Spitfire flying out of Goodwood followed by a visit by a very inquisitive and curious little roe deer and a huge dog fox. Mrs.D has enjoyed relaxing here while I nip out for my cycling fixes. I discovered when I got back to the car that I have broken a spoke in my rear wheel. Bugger! That's both bikes needing a trip to the doctor now.
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roubaixtuesday
self serving virtue signaller
After work ride to the Monks Road* Which, unbelievably, I did a PB on!
Wonderful 40 miles, near 1300m climbing
* It's a beast https://veloviewer.com/segment/1655879
Wonderful 40 miles, near 1300m climbing
* It's a beast https://veloviewer.com/segment/1655879
Average gradient 12.5%. Ouch.
Got a few of those around here, tend to be shortish climbs but brutal. I much prefer the Mallorca type 6-7% for 6km than 12% for 1km but it ain't happening.
Arjimlad
Tights of Cydonia
- Location
- South Glos
I couldn't ride to work yesterday, because I had to get a purchase from someone too far away from home, so it was great to get out in the evening. I was against the clock as I had to pick up my daughter at 9pm. I haven't ridden these roads in a while so I really enjoyed getting out on my own and being able to go as fast or as slow as I liked. The evening sun was amazing.
https://www.strava.com/activities/14492191792
https://www.strava.com/activities/14492191792
