The 2018 Half Century a month Challenge chatzone

[NorthernDave]

Like @Domus I planned a later start to avoid the forecast frost (which didn't seem to have materialised...) so it was almost ten when I hit the streets.
Cold again, but mainly sunny so I got this month's qualifying ride in as the Met Office are predicting a second Ice Age this week and you never can tell at this time of year can you?

 

[Domus]

Even colder, went to visit mum in her care home in Chorley. A couple of ice patches but a beautiful sunny day. Hot soup at Rivington Barn cheered me up before the long climb from Horwich to Bolton. Another point on the board.
Weather not looking good for the next few days.

 

[Noodle Legs]

Another one in the bag, a pootle round the south Derbyshire/ burton lanes with the lads from work including the first greysich climb of the year, which, if anyone who’s familiar with the area will know, is a local beauty! Actual loop was 29 miles so had to tweak it to get over the line. A great start to the month so far though.

 

[13 rider]

Another one in the bag, a pootle round the south Derbyshire/ burton lanes with the lads from work including the first greysich climb which, if anyone who’s familiar with the area will know, is a local beauty! Actual loop was 29 so had to blag it to get over the line. A great start to the month so far though.

What's wrong with Greysich ?.nice climb that

 

[tallliman]

Yep, nothing wrong with Greysich (once!)

 

[Supersuperleeds]

What's wrong with Greysich ?.nice climb that

Was that the one that me and thee did on your Breedon forum ride? Seem to remember everyone else bottled it

 

[13 rider]

Was that the one that me and thee did on your Breedon forum ride? Seem to remember everyone else bottled it

That's the one.

 

[Noodle Legs]

Was that the one that me and thee did on your Breedon forum ride? Seem to remember everyone else bottled it

Including me! But not tonight.....

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Including me! But not tonight.....

I knew you were there but didn't want to name and shame so I better not also remember @Lilliburlero and @tallliman where also on the ride, oops

I only did it to get an explorer square.

 

[tallliman]

I knew you were there but didn't want to name and shame so I better not also remember @Lilliburlero and @tallliman where also on the ride, oops

I only did it to get an explorer square.

I'd gone home well before you chaps got to Greysich!! It's the trouble with a Breedon stop, too close to home!

 

[Noodle Legs]

I may attempt it again this year, if only to break 6 minutes!!

 

[Lilliburlero]

I knew you were there but didn't want to name and shame so I better not also remember @Lilliburlero and @tallliman where also on the ride, oops

I only did it to get an explorer square.

That`s a once a year hill and i`d already done it .

Yeah, I wimped out and i`m not sorry

 

[NorthernDave]

Interesting forecasts for tomorrow...

The Met Office has given a yellow warning for snow and ice all morning.

However the normally reliable yr.no says there will be a bit of rain before 9 then just cloudy...

I guess I'll be looking out of the window again

 

[Noodle Legs]

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I guess I'll be looking out of the window again

It’s all I ever do! I don’t pay too much attention to forecasts or apps, much like I avoid the news as much as possible. I look out and just ask myself “do I need a coat today?” Why depress yourself hours/days before planning a ride??

 

[13 rider]

Why can't I ride for 20 miles and stay dry !!! .Just done a 50km the last 12 miles in utterly miserable conditions just because of this challenge