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[Big_Dave]

It's all tarmac and traffic free.

Another one for the to do list, I didn't know about that one, cheers Harv

 

[13 rider]

Just completed my longest ride so far 34.5 miles only had my bike for a month .lovely October sunshine but a strong headwind most of the way and a few miles off road so average speed was only 11mph but made it round just two quick stops for snacks and drink .still finding hills a struggle but making up them thanks to Granny gears. I live in quiet a hilly area and my house is on top of a hill both ways so I will have got to get used to hills

 

[Mo1959]

Got out earlier today to get in the sunshine...and breeze . Headwind in every direction and had to stop for traffic, twice. A lot of construction vehicles on the unopened highway, I was a little worried about that but nobody said anything to me about being there so I was happy. For some reason they are digging up some of the new highway, I guess they didn't get it right the first time. one section they had dug up was all the way across the side of the highway I was using. It was not like that the last time I rode and it is right at the bottom of one of the faster sections on my track. It made for a very interesting 3 or 4 seconds of the ride, lets just say I will be slowing down quite a bit next ride. It was a slow ride and my lungs and legs were just not with it today but it was a great ride for me. I put more effort in today than normal and am very happy I got out in the sunshine for a spin.

Edit: I almost forgot...I found a nice 6 inch adjustable wrench on the bridge not far from my house.

Lol...........you seem to be lucky at finding stuff. Maybe I just don't notice anything lying around!

Temperature is plummeting tonight. Down to 4 degrees already. Think it's going to be close to freezing by morning. If it's too cold, I may just try another jog.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

@13 rider well done.
I prefer the concept that there are no granny gears just the correct gear for the given conditions.

 

[Mo1959]

@13 rider well done.
I prefer the concept that there are no granny gears just the correct gear for the given conditions.

I want to know why there's not a grandad gear? Very sexist if you ask me!

 

[welsh dragon]

I think I need great grandad gears

 

[SatNavSaysStraightOn]

Lol...........you seem to be lucky at finding stuff. Maybe I just don't notice anything lying around!

Temperature is plummeting tonight. Down to 4 degrees already. Think it's going to be close to freezing by morning. If it's too cold, I may just try another jog.

just think of the positive side... it will be killing off insects. I had to cycle through swarms of them today - hate having to deal with the dead ones in a certain area that acts as a really good (you get the picture)....

 

[Mo1959]

I've put my electric blanket on! Think I'll go away to bed early and watch St Johnstone vs Rangers. Not a huge footie fan but I do and try and follow The Saints

 

[sutts]

My cycling is over for a while, as an accident on the bike (broken finger, required a metal plate and bone fusion) has rather ruined my plans! I bought a turbo trainer and I have also bought a handlebar mount for my Samsung tablet (yes, they sell them!) and I play videos of actual bike rides that I have done in the past (yes, I videoed them!)...it helps to complete an actual course, but it's really, really boring, extremely hot and damned hard work!! Hope to get back out there soon...

 

[welsh dragon]

My cycling is over for a while, as an accident on the bike (broken finger, required a metal plate and bone fusion) has rather ruined my plans! I bought a turbo trainer and I have also bought a handlebar mount for my Samsung tablet (yes, they sell them!) and I play videos of actual bike rides that I have done in the past (yes, I videoed them!)...it helps to complete an actual course, but it's really, really boring, extremely hot and damned hard work!! Hope to get back out there soon...

A Like for the fact that you will still keep the legs turning. Hope you get well soon.

 

[sutts]

A Like for the fact that you will still keep the legs turning. Hope you get well soon.

Thanks! Yes, I am scared stiff of losing my fitness...and even more scared that I didn't save my bigger clothes from before cycling.

 

[welsh dragon]

Thanks! Yes, I am scared stiff of losing my fitness...and even more scared that I didn't save my bigger clothes from before cycling.

Don't worry . you'll get a good workout using the turbo trainer

 

[Eribiste]

I embarrassed myself yesterday on the way in to work. Went into a left hand bend at a keen pace, on my regular route so well known to me, only this time I'm upright one second and lying on the floor the next, wondering why! Fortunately the bike went down on it's left side so the damage is limited to scuffs on the handlebar tape, pedal and rear skewer lever. I also need a new hi-viz top and a new pair of shorts. And some big bandages. Never mind though, I still got some P.R's for the rest of the ride and kept my moving time down to 3/4 hour!

I'll be travelling in by car this morning, as everything aches!

http://www.strava.com/activities/212862982

 

[Mo1959]

@Eribiste Hope your aches and pains clear quickly. It's scary how quick the bike can disappear from under you when you fall. I am not sure whether to go out myself this morning. It's baltic. Windows have condensation and cars opposite have frost on their windscreens. Terrified of hitting a patch of ice.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

@Eribiste glad its nothing to serious. GWS.