Cycling Photo Challenge - Entries and Chat

[BigonaBianchi]

ratz

 

[rich p]

You must have a fair bit of water in Essex, it hasn't stopped raining here for days!

 

[Auntie Helen]

I've got some photographic ideas... could mix bike & boat (2 hobbies) but not too sure the Essex Salt Water would do my trike much good. I'll see what I can come up with at the weekend.

 

[Speicher]

so the theme is bikes next to water right?







Friedrichshafen Bodensee Germany

This is absolutely defiintely the winning photo - those brown strong knees.
(the ones on the left).

 

[BigonaBianchi]

...I 've got 2 left knees?...whats wrong with my right knee?

Just as a point of no interest whatsoever.. Klaus on the right (my ride partner in Germany) road from Bremen to the Bodensee on that bike...it's a Aldi special, about 10 years old ish ...did the job though

 

[Speicher]

What is Snorri doing in the background?

 

[Auntie Helen]

Well I just went out on a special trip to get some pics of bike & water. I went to Manningtree and Mistley (they're next to each other) on the River Stour in North Essex (well the Stour is the border between Essex and Suffolk at this point).

Here are some of my offerings for the Cycling Photo Challenge:

As you can see, there are lots of swans at Mistley!

If you like the look of the scenery, why not join us on the CycleChat ride on Saturday 2 May, going from Manningtree via Colchester to Tiptree and back. Details here: http://www.cyclechat.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=23759

 

[rich p]

Nice pics Auntie. I forgot my camera which was a shame as I had a lovely ride along the coast today

 

[punkypossum]

Well, have to submit this one, although it is a bit fuzzy. It has got water in it, but it's also the first pic of (and the first ride on) my new bike, so it's being entered, no matter what!

 

[longers]

How was the ride on the new bike PP? Has he got a name yet?

 

[punkypossum]

He's called Shane (there is some logic behind that, honest!) Only managed to do a couple of miles between rain and darkness...Still very terrified about having to brake and can't quite work out which gears are where yet, but apart from that it was good! The saddle appears to be ok as well, see what it's like on a longer ride, but no immediate razorblade effect. Will keep you updated!

 

[longers]

Perfect name Don't know why but it's certainly not an obvious choice.

 

[fossyant]

Names..for bikes.......oh lady stuff......

Nice bike BTW !!!

 

[rich p]

Today at Shoreham harbour. I was well wrapped up!

 

[BigonaBianchi]

I used to sail Fireflies and 470's out of shoreham harbour...from the yacht club there....mud isnt a big enuff word for what is in that river at low tide!