Edge705
Well-Known Member
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- Thornton Lancashire
Forgot to ask are mud guards essential? I know some get funny about guardless bikes in a group Ive no muddy's on me sunday best is that gonna bother anyone?
Forum ride - Hebden Bridge to Waddington, Sun 29th January
- Thread starter ColinJ
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ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
- Location
- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
I wouldn't choose to ride immediately behind a bike without mudguards on wet roads. I once got a bit of grit in my eye from a mate's bike when he rode through a puddle in front of me. I had to ride 20 miles home with one eye shut because the grit had scratched the cornea. The thing is, that tends to make the other eye close up in sympathy so it was a slow, painful ride back! (I had cycling glasses on but the jet of gritty water managed to get up between my cheekbone and the lens.)
Muddy bottoms and backs can be a problem in posh cafes, but I think we'd be okay at Country Kitchen in Waddington because they use wooden chairs which would be easy to wipe down.
I can't remember who has mudguards on their bike and who doesn't, but you wouldn't be the first to come along without them! I have had Crud Roadracers on my bike since I reviewed the Mk 1s (see signature link below) and I later upgraded them to Mk 2s.
dan_bo
How much does it cost to Oldham?
I like Skol
A Minging Manc...
- Location
- Sunny Ashton-under-Lyne
That is almost exactly what I heard. Can't think who told me that though!He looks just like his avatar, only fatter
Funnily enough, I am almost exactly like my avatar, lacking taste, content and a lightweight!!!!
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ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
- Location
- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
Whereas potsy and I look just like we should ...He looks just like his avatar, only fatter
... only fatter!
Kestevan
Last of the Summer Winos
- Location
- Holmfirth.
You're going to have to count me out I'm afraid.
Not recovered fully, and havent been on a bike for 2.5 weeks.... havent managed to do more than walk into the village without a sit down/nap.
Not much fun this flu lark
Not recovered fully, and havent been on a bike for 2.5 weeks.... havent managed to do more than walk into the village without a sit down/nap.
Not much fun this flu lark
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ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
- Location
- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
No, It isn't much fun! You are doing the right thing - a MTFU attitude and a significant illness are not good partners. See you for a ride later in the year when you are feeling better.You're going to have to count me out I'm afraid.
Not recovered fully, and havent been on a bike for 2.5 weeks.... havent managed to do more than walk into the village without a sit down/nap.
Not much fun this flu lark
It's lovely here today - very windy, but the sky is blue. Fingers crossed that it will be the same tomorrow (though the forecast is still for showers early on). If we do ride tomorrow, it is going to be a headwind slog on the way out, but the return leg should be wind-assisted.
Pennine-Paul
Goth on a bike............
Well I'll be out,it's only a bit of wind 
potsy
Rambler
- Location
- My Armchair
We'll let you be pacemaker thenWell I'll be out,it's only a bit of wind
Better get the bike checked over, not used it since beginning of December, might need a tweak or two.
oldfatfool
Guru
I've managed to put some air in the tyres, it hasn't seen daylight since boxing day
Hope this wind dies overnight or I will be knackered just riding to Hebden
Hope this wind dies overnight or I will be knackered just riding to Hebden
skudupnorth
Cycling Skoda lover
- Location
- Astley,Manchester
Clean it you meanWe'll let you be pacemaker then
Better get the bike checked over, not used it since beginning of December, might need a tweak or two.
Pennine-Paul
Goth on a bike............
I'll be the tail end charlie as per usualWe'll let you be pacemaker then
As Colin knows where he's going we'll all shelter behind him
potsy
Rambler
- Location
- My Armchair
dan_bo
How much does it cost to Oldham?
Right me BBs sorted- if potsy can stay on I'll tow him along for a bit. The pussy.
I'll poke my nose round the curtain in the morning and if it aint rubbish I'll be out for a bit.
I'll poke my nose round the curtain in the morning and if it aint rubbish I'll be out for a bit.
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ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
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- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
*** RIDE POSTPONED UNTIL SUNDAY 29TH ***
Guys, sorry for being the party pooper, but I've decided to put the ride off until next Sunday, the 29th! I think conditions will be too harsh for a 66 mile forum ride with some hills, given that several of us are really out of condition. I also think that conditions will be too hazardous, with gusts of wind potentially blowing us off the road, into each other, or in front of motor vehicles.
I went for a walk up the hill to Heptonstall this afternoon. The village is only just a bit higher than the high points on tomorrow's route and the wind was roaring across the hilltops. Some sudden violent gusts had me off balance and that was just walking! The windchill factor was horrid - I had a good quality raincoat on and the wind was managing to find its way through somehow.
We would be riding up Cliviger Gorge tomorrow which would be funnelling the wind straight at us. I could see us not actually being able to make forward progress uphill into a 20+ mph headwind!
So, I was already having severe doubts about the wisdom of riding tomorrow, and then I got this PM from totallyfixed which clinched it for me ...
So, apologies, but I think I should err on the side of caution. I also think we will enjoy the ride more if it doesn't kill us and we can actually chat to each other as we ride!
I'm now going to go for a walk instead.
I hope that all of you on tomorrow's list will come next weekend instead, and that those of you who couldn't make it will now be able to join us!
Be gentle with me!
Guys, sorry for being the party pooper, but I've decided to put the ride off until next Sunday, the 29th! I think conditions will be too harsh for a 66 mile forum ride with some hills, given that several of us are really out of condition. I also think that conditions will be too hazardous, with gusts of wind potentially blowing us off the road, into each other, or in front of motor vehicles.
I went for a walk up the hill to Heptonstall this afternoon. The village is only just a bit higher than the high points on tomorrow's route and the wind was roaring across the hilltops. Some sudden violent gusts had me off balance and that was just walking! The windchill factor was horrid - I had a good quality raincoat on and the wind was managing to find its way through somehow.
We would be riding up Cliviger Gorge tomorrow which would be funnelling the wind straight at us. I could see us not actually being able to make forward progress uphill into a 20+ mph headwind!
So, I was already having severe doubts about the wisdom of riding tomorrow, and then I got this PM from totallyfixed which clinched it for me ...
Steve and his wife Helen are super fit and if they struggled, then I know that I would be in big trouble!totallyfixed said:
So, apologies, but I think I should err on the side of caution. I also think we will enjoy the ride more if it doesn't kill us and we can actually chat to each other as we ride!
I'm now going to go for a walk instead.
I hope that all of you on tomorrow's list will come next weekend instead, and that those of you who couldn't make it will now be able to join us!
Be gentle with me!
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