The Retirement Thread

[Dave7]

Just back from a 12 mile bimble. It looked like it was going to rain the whole time but I was bored so getting out even for an hour was most welcome.

Of course now the sun is out.

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There you go again......
You are bimbling and Mo is dondering. I am but a simple chap and you two are confusing me.

 

[Paulus]

I've been back a while, and have been trying to cool down. Today's ride---

 

[Dave7]

Just got back from a 30 miler. It was hot and hard work towards the end. Same as Welshie, it looked like rain early on but someone switched the sun on.
Lunch will be crusty cob with sliced beef and cheese........and maybe a bottle of plonk.

 

[PaulSB]

Headed out to meet some friends at the cafe and had to wait an hour for them. I didn't ask. 44 miles at 14.8avg.

It's 33C in the shade here!

 

[Paulus]

MrsP is out tonight, so I have been promising myself a Ruby Murray all week, maybe a pint or two early doors and then a Lamb Madras, sag aloo, Pilau rice and a garlic nan.

 

[classic33]

I wouldnt go out if I was you. Its HOT HOT HOT!!

Now it ain't that "HOT"!!
Still got the t-shirt, shirt, sweatshirt & bodywarmer on.

 

[classic33]

There you go again......
You are bimbling and Mo is dondering. I am but a simple chap and you two are confusing me.

There's a "Wee Hours Wander".

 

[Dave7]

Good morning all. Taking the dog for a walk and a run ( the dog, not me) before it gets too hot. Possible ride this evening if it cools down a bit. Lazy day otherwise.
Will be morally supporting the science teacher in my school who is riding the first stage of the Tour de France today, 194kms in 35degrees heat. Good luck to him.

Out of interest.
Is he "just" doing one stage ? (I ask that as though its easy).
If so, how does that work ie is 1st stage open to amatures etc?

 

[welsh dragon]

There you go again......
You are bimbling and Mo is dondering. I am but a simple chap and you two are confusing me.

A bimble and a donder are basically the same. Not going too far or too fast.and not giving a stuff what anyone else thinks about it.

 

[Dave7]

Now it ain't that "HOT"!!
Still got the t-shirt, shirt, sweatshirt & bodywarmer on.

Well lets be honest. When was the last time Yorkshire recorded temperatures higher than 10° ?

 

[classic33]

Well lets be honest. When was the last time Yorkshire recorded temperatures higher than 10° ?

Today, 27.4°C. 14 and above all week.

 

[Dave7]

MrsP is out tonight, so I have been promising myself a Ruby Murray all week, maybe a pint or two early doors and then a Lamb Madras, sag aloo, Pilau rice and a garlic nan.

Just what you need when the temperature is 30+....a lamb madras

 

[oldwheels]

Drizzle forecast for here so left going out on bike for an hour or two as looked like clearing up. Sun came out at lunchtime so out and got bike out in time for a few spots of rain. Wait a short while till it may pass over. Thunderstorm has now started with torrents of rain and has been going for an hour at least now which is why I have time to sit here posting this.

 

[Dave7]

A bimble and a donder are basically the same. Not going too far or too fast.and not giving a stuff what anyone else thinks about it.

In other words a welsh bike ride

 

[Mo1959]

I wouldnt go out if I was you. Its HOT HOT HOT!!

It’s incredibly muggy and oppressive now with the rain threatening. Think I will carry on having a lazy day!