Gravity Aided
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- Land of Lincoln
We have a fellow, rides one of those to work now and again. Very fast cycle, the Velomobiel.
Pricey, too, unless you buy it used.
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We have a fellow, rides one of those to work now and again. Very fast cycle, the Velomobiel.
Pricey, too, unless you buy it used.
mybike
Grumblin at Garmin on the Granny Gear
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- Not 'emel 'empstead
We have a fellow, rides one of those to work now and again. Very fast cycle, the Velomobiel.
Pricey, too, unless you buy it used.
Reminds me, I saw a Sinclair C5 in the window of a garage in Heacham.
derrick
The Glue that binds us together.
- Location
- On the edge of London
Did the London to Cambridge ride Sunday with my 11 year old granddaughter, They had to close one of the roads off and re route us due to a bad car accident, That added a few miles to the route. but worse than that it was a big long drag up hill. There were a few people walking up part of it.Found it a hard ride as we were on the tandem, i only ever did about 10 mile rides on it before so the 60 miles to Cambridge i did find hard.
rugby bloke
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- Northamptonshire
Great work, I hope your granddaughter enjoyed the ride.Did the London to Cambridge ride Sunday with my 11 year old granddaughter, They had to close one of the roads off and re route us due to a bad car accident, That added a few miles to the route. but worse than that it was a big long drag up hill. There were a few people walking up part of it.Found it a hard ride as we were on the tandem, i only ever did about 10 mile rides on it before so the 60 miles to Cambridge i did find hard.
derrick
The Glue that binds us together.
- Location
- On the edge of London
She loved it.
The rest of life intruded nicely at the weekend, leaving no time for riding, just a little cleaning and maintenance of the bike. My legs must have thought exercise was needed this morning, they pedalled away happily for thirty seven and a bit miles in the bright and breezy weather we have here.
Checked the level of Hol Beck and pointed the bike towards Cinder Bridge at the far end of Hunslet. It is a fair uphill gasp from there to John O’ Gaunts ( I think, John of Ghent, where he was born in 1340, third surviving son of Edward III and as Duke of Lancaster the second most powerful man in England under his father. ) The shortcut through Woodlesford was quiet this morning, but my gasping for breath after crossing the river and climbing up through Swillington must have disturbed the peace somewhat. Around the northern side of Garforth on the A 642, then the B 1217 to pass Lotherton Gates and continue towards Towton, passing two right turns to Saxton, and turning right at the third.
I followed the road through the village and around the left hand bend leading to Barkston Ash, where I took the right turn and headed towards Sherburn. Turn right at the lights and right again onto Sir John’s Lane, following that to its end at Lotherton Gates for the second time today. From there, I could probably ride blindfold, Aberford, Barwick, Scholes and the three lanes leading to the top of that hill again. All good stuff.
Graffiti produced by bicycle . . .
Checked the level of Hol Beck and pointed the bike towards Cinder Bridge at the far end of Hunslet. It is a fair uphill gasp from there to John O’ Gaunts ( I think, John of Ghent, where he was born in 1340, third surviving son of Edward III and as Duke of Lancaster the second most powerful man in England under his father. ) The shortcut through Woodlesford was quiet this morning, but my gasping for breath after crossing the river and climbing up through Swillington must have disturbed the peace somewhat. Around the northern side of Garforth on the A 642, then the B 1217 to pass Lotherton Gates and continue towards Towton, passing two right turns to Saxton, and turning right at the third.
I followed the road through the village and around the left hand bend leading to Barkston Ash, where I took the right turn and headed towards Sherburn. Turn right at the lights and right again onto Sir John’s Lane, following that to its end at Lotherton Gates for the second time today. From there, I could probably ride blindfold, Aberford, Barwick, Scholes and the three lanes leading to the top of that hill again. All good stuff.
Graffiti produced by bicycle . . .
GrumpyGregry
Here for rides.
The usual commute. But I was wearing a suit and had polished my shoes.
TrishE
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smiler1207
Active Member
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- Northampton
2nd outing for a proper ride after my 1st on Saturday, it's my day off work too! Really enjoyed it but did not realise the wind would have such a effect! It was like riding through mud!
Anyway there was a lot of other cyclists on the road... All very friendly... Giving the nod. There was an incident where a van went past and sprayed his window washers at the exact time he was passing me, coincidence? I think not but oh well as long as it made him happy eh?
Check out my ride on Strava: https://www.strava.com/activities/629676802/shareable_images/map_based?hl=en-GB
Anyway there was a lot of other cyclists on the road... All very friendly... Giving the nod. There was an incident where a van went past and sprayed his window washers at the exact time he was passing me, coincidence? I think not but oh well as long as it made him happy eh?
Check out my ride on Strava: https://www.strava.com/activities/629676802/shareable_images/map_based?hl=en-GB
Dave 123
Legendary Member
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- Cambridgeshire alps
On my way home this evening half way up Madingley Hill I was choking on a fly when an electric bike overtook me...
Being of childish disposition I couldn't let it lie, so I caught the bugger. Then I had to make it stick for a mile.
I got home unintentionally sweaty, calmed down a bit and then went out to Elsworth and back on my Cube, a 14 mile blast. I saw a cracking male Yellowhammer alight on a branch that was a bit too flimsy for it. Porker!
https://www.strava.com/activities/630003014/
Being of childish disposition I couldn't let it lie, so I caught the bugger. Then I had to make it stick for a mile.
I got home unintentionally sweaty, calmed down a bit and then went out to Elsworth and back on my Cube, a 14 mile blast. I saw a cracking male Yellowhammer alight on a branch that was a bit too flimsy for it. Porker!
https://www.strava.com/activities/630003014/
Dark46
Veteran
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- Quedgeley, Gloucester
Well with the wife saying about impending rain (yesterday) I was thinking long or short sleeves and light coat?I decided sod it ! I will be fine.
@Frazzle turned up at the door slightly early and needing some chain lube and I was happy to ablige.
Well we were the first to arrive at the usual meeting point. I felt on the way my cleat on my left foot needed adjusting, so I sorted that out while we were waiting.
At 09:00 there were about 15 of us so we split into the 2 usual groups of fast and chilled. The chilled group set off not 100% sure of the route, even the guy who created the route wasn't sure lol.
We did know we were heading to Cheltenham in a round about way. I somehow found myself at the front as @Frazzle was afraid of getting carried away and leaving everyone behind. Somehow it seemed when ever I was leading it was into a headwind.
Malcolm didn't want to do many hills as hes not been out for a few weeks. Which everyone was fine with it as I suggested a coffee stop I was leading again.
So from Cheltenham it was out on the Southam road towards Bishops Cleeve
and woohoo coffee.
From there it was to Stoke Orchard and to the A38 , heading towards Wainlode Hill. A bit of a nasty short sharp hill but shouldn't be a problem after 30 miles when I've done it after 52 miles, but I'm always wiery of it.
Everything when fine and in the end the ride ended up being 45 miles and I averaged 15.8 mph which I was really pleased with. Plus a load trophies on Strava!
The ride ended with @Frazzle and Claire and I having a quick refreshing Cider.
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Brilliant!Did the London to Cambridge ride Sunday with my 11 year old granddaughter, They had to close one of the roads off and re route us due to a bad car accident, That added a few miles to the route. but worse than that it was a big long drag up hill. There were a few people walking up part of it.Found it a hard ride as we were on the tandem, i only ever did about 10 mile rides on it before so the 60 miles to Cambridge i did find hard.
I do hope that people doffed their caps at you as you passed, squire!
The last time I rode through Felmersham, I saw two people running up the road with a canoe on their heads. Funny folk over there...
Odell is nice though, with a surprising little hill to climb.
biggs682
Touch it up and ride it
- Location
- Northamptonshire
The last time I rode through Felmersham, I saw two people running up the road with a canoe on their heads. Funny folk over there...
Odell is nice though, with a surprising little hill to climb.
yeah must admit once you get into Bedfordshire people do get a bit stranger
