Spring in Rutland

[Poacher]

Managed 62km yesterday at an average 22.2kph (including some off-road stretches - think Somerberg standard) but aggravated an uncomfortable swelling on my Bardney pontoon. A shorter ride of 36 km today went reasonably well, so adding the two together means I should be able to haul my sorry steatopygic carcase the distance, maybe with more out of the saddle than you've ever seen from me.

Whaddya mean, it doesn't work like that?

I'll take things easy tomorrow with a visit to the Radcliffe cycle jumble. No intention of buying anything, but you never know! See you on Sunday, bright and early.

 

[13 rider]

Confirmed the lure of cakes proves to much

 

[PeteXXX]

I won't be finished until about 03:00 so will likely still be knocking out the Zeds..
Enjoy the day folks.

 

[HLaB]

Hope you are cycling today, you are getting great weather for it; a tad blowy but warm in that sunshine

 

[totallyfixed]

Hope you are cycling today, you are getting great weather for it; a tad blowy but warm in that sunshine

Not much, bike fettling, just finished stripping out dr_pink's headset. Might get out for a bit shortly, the advantage of riding fixed is you don't need to go as far to get a decent workout especially in the hills around here.

 

[HLaB]

Not much, bike fettling, just finished stripping out dr_pink's headset. Might get out for a bit shortly, the advantage of riding fixed is you don't need to go as far to get a decent workout especially in the hills around here.

I decided to be sensible today After a ride this morning Ive been resting up my duff thumb before the Peterb 100 tomorrow; it looks like its still beautiful out there.

 

[totallyfixed]

The baking is done, cakes look amazing, looking forward to a good day's ride. Any last minute riders welcome.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Just about to leave Coventry, I'll see you at the station.

 

[Poacher]

Drat and double-drat. Front wheel flat - on car!! Just noticed as about to set off. Don't wait for us - I'm not a speedy mechanic when it comes to motors.

 

[totallyfixed]

Drat and double-drat. Front wheel flat - on car!! Just noticed as about to set off. Don't wait for us - I'm not a speedy mechanic when it comes to motors.

Noooo! What rotten luck, plenty of time to sort it out though, keep us posted.

 

[Poacher]

Well, after some prolonged, er, discussion on whether to call out RAC, limp round to the nearest garage, or DIY, I persuaded SWMBO of my competence, and changed the wheel .Here's the culprit, a screw right through the tread.

The spare is marked "Temporary use only; max 80 kph" and my chauffeuse doesn't trust it to get us to the plan B meeting point, so a trip to our friendly local garage is indicated to get the proper wheel repaired and refitted. No idea how soon they'll be able to do this, so I'll have to abandon thoughts of joining you part-way round.
See you at Owston next week, all being well.

 

[robjh]

Have a good ride all. And lots of cake.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Thanks for that Steve, another excellent Rutland ride, and thanks to Helen for the most excellent cakes, a great way to spend a Sunday, good company and quiet lanes.

 

[13 rider]

As Dave says lovely day and nice company and great cakes perfect Sunday . thanks Steve and helen

 

[4F]

Excellent ride as per usual with excellent company

A couple of snaps with more of a write up to follow