Hilly, scenic 102 km (63 mile) forum ride, Whalley, Sun 6th May (?)

[potsy]

If dr_pink's reading this then here's the proof that TF wasn't daft enough to bunny hop a cattle grid at 30mph

 

[ColinJ]

If dr_pink's reading this then here's the proof that TF wasn't daft enough to bunny hop a cattle grid at 30mph

Whereas I was and did!

Nice to meet you kiwi-Sal!

Thanks for the company, folks, the lift, o.f.f., and the sunshine, Weather Gods!

My gammy leg survived the first half barrage of hills, but I think the second half as-planned would have seen it off. I think our ride back from the cafe stop was still a good one and I am happy with the 82 km total (51 miles) but will have to try again for my May metric century.

Chris (the rider we got chatting to on the Nick o' Pendle climb) - if you happen to look in here, why not join the forum and meet up with us again for future rides in the area?

There should be plenty more photos to come from potsy and totallyfixed who were taking snaps all day.

 

[oldfatfool]

Lovely day out and a very enjoyable/ scenic route, good to see you all again and the new faces.

 

[potsy]

Here you go-

 

[dr_pink]

If dr_pink's reading this then here's the proof that TF wasn't daft enough to bunny hop a cattle grid at 30mph
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I know that's not true!

 

[dr_pink]

Great ride -thanks Colin and great photos Potsy*! TF's got about 20 on our camera so when we're back home tomorrow night he'll upload them.

*especially the witches one!!

 

[potsy]

Aww, I didn't notice Colin in the background of that photo above, nothing like a nice leisurely walk in the countryside

Has anybody mentioned me beating dr_pink up the final hill yet?

 

[oldfatfool]

Has anybody mentioned me beating dr_pink up the final hill yet?

Haven't got eyes in the back of my head so missed that

 

[potsy]

Haven't got eyes in the back of my head so missed that

I was too busy looking behind in case Colin put a late burst in

 

[kiwi-Sal]

Really great to get out yesterday and meet all of you. Will definitely come on another! Tho avoiding any that have 'scenic' in the title!
I still cant believe I actually climbed so many hills!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for everyone being patient.

 

[potsy]

Has dr_pink got up that little Shap climb yet?

kiwi-sal- also look out for other code words such as 'lumpy' and 'flatt-ish'

 

[ColinJ]

Really great to get out yesterday and meet all of you. Will definitely come on another! Tho avoiding any that have 'scenic' in the title!
I still cant believe I actually climbed so many hills!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for everyone being patient.

I'm sure that you will do another hilly one - you coped really well. I still think that having a triple chainset on your bike would give you more options though.

I was holding the others up more than you were, so don't worry about that!

Has dr_pink got up that little Shap climb yet?

I was wondering the same thing when the rain started here this afternoon! Hopefully, she managed to sprint up the hill in between showers?

Update: She came 26th overall and first female rider if I read the results properly - well done, dr_pink!

 

[potsy]

Last few pics-
Colinj-

kiwi-sal

400bhp setting the pace

rare shot of TF still upright

 

[potsy]

1st female?

31.46 not bad for a girl

 

[ColinJ]

1st female?

You probably posted that while I was editing my post. I can't see any women above Helen in the results list.