The Retirement Thread

[classic33]

But who needs a picture of a man smiling? Can't we agree to leave that one there?

I was referring to myself, not Numbnuts.

Edited to ask, "How did you know I was smiling?"

 

[monkers]

I was referring to myself, not Numbnuts.

Phew 😊

 

[classic33]

Phew 😊

Just the question remains...

 

[Mo1959]

The 2 girls along the road are in France and Switzerland with their motorhome and bikes doing some of the well known climbs. I see Maddy has put an effort in on one of the short, sharp ones and is 5th woman. I am impressed!

 

[Dave7]

The 2 girls along the road are in France and Switzerland with their motorhome and bikes doing some of the well known climbs. I see Maddy has put an effort in on one of the short, sharp ones and is 5th woman. I am impressed! View attachment 535709

If you are impressed then they must be good.

 

[PaulSB]

I see you lot are feeling particularly daft today.........

Brightening up I told my pals. Four wimped out, one turned out, 38 wet and soggy miles later I returned home.

 

[Dave7]

I see you lot are feeling particularly daft today.........

Brightening up I told my pals. Four wimped out, one turned out, 38 wet and soggy miles later I returned home.

38 miles on a pleasant warm day I can do.
Wet and soggy I don't do.

 

[GM]

Out over the park this morning with Alan 🐶, it was a sheer delight watching and him and a greyhound playing chase. Alan certainly gave him a run for his money. I think we should have called him Bruce instead of Alan, he's definitely born to run!

A bit of gardening this afternoon as it's a very pleasant 21 degrees. ☀

 

[Deleted member 1258]

I got back about an hour ago with 53 miles in the legs, the ride home was a lot better than the ride out, it was a lot easier, mostly dry and I saw the sun for a while. I reckon Balsall Common has had its own personal rain cloud today, the first shower I encountered on the way out was at Balsall Common, the only shower on the way back was at Balsall Common. Anyway it turned out to be a pleasant morning out on the bike.

 

[Dave7]

I got back about an hour ago with 53 miles in the legs, the ride home was a lot better than the ride out, it was a lot easier, mostly dry and I saw the sun for a while. I reckon Balsall Common has had its own personal rain cloud today, the first shower I encountered on the way out was at Balsall Common, the only shower on the way back was at Balsall Common. Anyway it turned out to be a pleasant morning out on the bike.

Dave.......in normal spring/summer.....how many days a week and what distances do you average ?

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Dave.......in normal spring/summer.....how many days a week and what distances do you average ?

If I have time, it's usually 2 rides a week 50 -60 miles a ride, around a 100 miles a week most weeks, and thats all year round.

 

[numbnuts]

Only a short ride today as I've only got one magnet on my wheel, but I see you can buy them on ebay may have to invest in a few to try and get up to Mo's stranded

 

[classic33]

Only a short ride today as I've only got one magnet on my wheel, but I see you can buy them on ebay may have to invest in a few to try and get up to Mo's stranded

Just make certain you fit them all the correct way round, otherwise you may find you've "gone backwards".

 

[Dave7]

If I have time, it's usually 2 rides a week 50 -60 miles a ride, around a 100 miles a week most weeks, and thats all year round.

Do you not bother with shorter rides?
I enjoy 20-25 milers. After that it becomes hard work.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Do you not bother with shorter rides?
I enjoy 20-25 milers. After that it becomes hard work.

I'll usually do a shorter ride if I've not got time for a longer ride, rides often start to become hard work somewhere between 60 and 70 miles, or if the weather is bad. I haven't done a 100 mile ride since 2014, if I could find the time I'd like to do another one.