I thik the poster you are replying to is not from the uk, so they may not be aware of how rights of way work here.
Your ride today....
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I thik the poster you are replying to is not from the uk, so they may not be aware of how rights of way work here.
A little longer than normal (well for me) about 25 miles. A circular route from Ameixial to take in some of the Neolithic sites and views.
Mainly on roads with just a little offroad, not quite so hot today, hovering around 20°C but quite windy.
The roads are very good and quiet, less than half a dozen vehicles on the whole journey just don't expect much in the way of flat roads.
Mainly on roads with just a little offroad, not quite so hot today, hovering around 20°C but quite windy.
The roads are very good and quiet, less than half a dozen vehicles on the whole journey just don't expect much in the way of flat roads.
Homers Double
Senior Member
A loop of Cragg Vale starting from Littleborough, the first of many pre work rides which follow the same route in one direction or the other.
Ian H
Ancient randonneur
Last weekend was the Southern Reunion, an annual unofficial gathering at Salisbury. Richard & I were booked into the King's Head.
We used his route out and mine back. His was hillier.
First bit of excitement was my derailleur going into the wheel, about 7km from the start. I managed to untangle it but it was a bit bent and broken, so we returned home to get another bike. Then back over the hills on the old coach road.
Richard had set his heart on visiting the cafe at Merriot. We sailed past and through the village until he announced we'd overshot. So retraced for excellent soup and tea.
Our route bypassed Yeovil, and visited Gillingham. It started raining.
We were supposed to cut across to the Ebble Valley but, being late, we instead time-trialled in the rain along the A30 to our destination. 144km, 2000m+ of climbing.
We had time for a shower and change to dry clothes before greeting old friends and heading off for food and beer.
Sunday we had a leisurely start with the usual disappointing Wetherspoon breakfast. My return route took us along the Wylye Valley, with a stop at the excellent cafe near Boyton.
It wasn't raining (remarkably) so I stopped to adjust the gears (first time I'd ridden this bike for about two years). A couple of trikies on Longstaffs stopped to offer assistance, and we had a bit of banter about barrows and the late George.
Onwards through Bruton and Somerton to just catch the cafe by the bridge in Langport. Then we skirted Taunton and wound our way up the Blagdon climb.
On top of the Blackdowns it was cold enough that I had to stop and put more clothes on. A second problem with the old bike - the rear light had ceased to work. Richard had a spare battery one (he is a useful companion).
We continued into a headwind, across the bleak uplands until the final 150m descent to the town. 137km and only 1400m of climb.
I've straightened the hanger on the Hallett and a new derailleur is due tomorrow.
We used his route out and mine back. His was hillier.
First bit of excitement was my derailleur going into the wheel, about 7km from the start. I managed to untangle it but it was a bit bent and broken, so we returned home to get another bike. Then back over the hills on the old coach road.
Richard had set his heart on visiting the cafe at Merriot. We sailed past and through the village until he announced we'd overshot. So retraced for excellent soup and tea.
Our route bypassed Yeovil, and visited Gillingham. It started raining.
We were supposed to cut across to the Ebble Valley but, being late, we instead time-trialled in the rain along the A30 to our destination. 144km, 2000m+ of climbing.
We had time for a shower and change to dry clothes before greeting old friends and heading off for food and beer.
Sunday we had a leisurely start with the usual disappointing Wetherspoon breakfast. My return route took us along the Wylye Valley, with a stop at the excellent cafe near Boyton.
It wasn't raining (remarkably) so I stopped to adjust the gears (first time I'd ridden this bike for about two years). A couple of trikies on Longstaffs stopped to offer assistance, and we had a bit of banter about barrows and the late George.
Onwards through Bruton and Somerton to just catch the cafe by the bridge in Langport. Then we skirted Taunton and wound our way up the Blagdon climb.
On top of the Blackdowns it was cold enough that I had to stop and put more clothes on. A second problem with the old bike - the rear light had ceased to work. Richard had a spare battery one (he is a useful companion).
We continued into a headwind, across the bleak uplands until the final 150m descent to the town. 137km and only 1400m of climb.
I've straightened the hanger on the Hallett and a new derailleur is due tomorrow.
That is a lovely part of the world, you are very fortunate to have it as your playground.
Elybazza61
Guru
First solo 100k for looong time ;down to Newmarket,then west to Cambridge and back up to Ely via Cottenham,Haddenham and a loop of a few villages back to Ely.
By no means the fastest ever 100 but really enjoyed it in the spring sun.
Newmarket;
And back home;
By no means the fastest ever 100 but really enjoyed it in the spring sun.
Newmarket;
And back home;
Really envying the glorious scenery from our more northern members 
A mixed utility ride today. Out late-ish, the air mild but the sky miserably grey. No furniture worth having in the charity shops, sorely tempted by a navy Zara suit in another (£15!) but as usual binned it on account of the stupid skinny legs.
Headed a bit further north than usual, got sidetracked in Yarnton exploring some off-road routes but in the end all that got me was a trek up a 7% hill into a proper b*stard of a headwind / crosswind only to turn back after finding the rest of the route predictably unsuitable.
Back into town on the tow path via the park for a pretty decent session on the rings (might post in my thread on the subject so that everyone can not read it over there) then into town for a well-deserved wrap before heading home.
In a crap mood throughout made worse by the stupidity / arrogance of two women in massive vehicles and a raft of muppet school kids disgorged by one of the comprehensives passed. At least the week's saddle sore had the decency to finally rupture..
27 miles bringing the rolling 7 day mean up to just under 100 miles and the 30 day mean to a little over 300; continuing to drag the numbers up from the winter slump.
Now in bed enjoying a nice warm body high and the knowledge that I won't have to interact with anyone for the rest of the day.
Todays pictures are as lacklustre as the weather...
A mixed utility ride today. Out late-ish, the air mild but the sky miserably grey. No furniture worth having in the charity shops, sorely tempted by a navy Zara suit in another (£15!) but as usual binned it on account of the stupid skinny legs.
Headed a bit further north than usual, got sidetracked in Yarnton exploring some off-road routes but in the end all that got me was a trek up a 7% hill into a proper b*stard of a headwind / crosswind only to turn back after finding the rest of the route predictably unsuitable.
Back into town on the tow path via the park for a pretty decent session on the rings (might post in my thread on the subject so that everyone can not read it over there) then into town for a well-deserved wrap before heading home.
In a crap mood throughout made worse by the stupidity / arrogance of two women in massive vehicles and a raft of muppet school kids disgorged by one of the comprehensives passed. At least the week's saddle sore had the decency to finally rupture..
27 miles bringing the rolling 7 day mean up to just under 100 miles and the 30 day mean to a little over 300; continuing to drag the numbers up from the winter slump.
Now in bed enjoying a nice warm body high and the knowledge that I won't have to interact with anyone for the rest of the day.
Todays pictures are as lacklustre as the weather...
VinSumRox
Über Member
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HLaB
Marie Attoinette Fan
I didn't think anyone would be up for my usual Saturday ride as it was quite horrible (wet & windy) but my mate was keen and another said he'd be there so I joined them. No usual coffee stop and the shortway back. I sat on the front 99% of the time which let me regulate things and keep my hr up a bit to keep the blood flowing into my fingers.
A dry start to the day with light winds invited a ride, especially as tomorrow will be back to wet and windy. It turned out to be a ride in three acts. The first was out through Wray and up onto the moorland fringing Bowland. I love these empty roads with sharp incised valleys. Three hares including one spooked by a buzzard, lapwings displaying and kestrel added wildlife interest. I headed to Clapham for lunch at Paul’s pedals. It’s a great place with good food, great coffee and cycling chat with Paul. During lunch the rain started to fall then the hail. I decided to sit it out and had another flat white. When the sky cleared in the west I set off over the hill to Ingleton then Through Melling to cross the a-line at Gressingham. By then the sun had returned but it felt cooler. 84 km with 1191m of climbing.
Pictures of the lanes and moors south and east of Wray.
Pictures of the lanes and moors south and east of Wray.
