The Retirement Thread

[PaulSB]

Good day and it looks as though it will be. Sky is completely clear and there isn't a breath of wind. Only 7⁰C though........

I have noted a certain amount of fun was had at my expense yesterday. This time I'll ignore it but I do expect better from you all.............

Today will be challenging. We are going to Great Dun Fell. This is a nice little 50+ mile circular route in Cumbria which starts at Orton, near Penrith so a bit of a drive first. Good flat route with only one hill.

To quote Simon Warren, Britain's Greatest Cycling Climbs:

"This is the greatest climb in England, this is our Mont Ventoux, it has no peers, there is no comparison: Great Dun Fell is simply unique."

Hopefully a first for me.......

 

[welsh dragon]

Good morning folks. A tad brisk as they say.

 

[BoldonLad]

Morning just done the ironing
ps. I won a £10 on the thunderball

Well done. Don't waste it,

 

[Tenkaykev]

Good morning fellow retirees,

Watched the TDF highlights on ITV4 last night. It's probably an indication of the growing popularity of cycling but the amount of adverts has certainly increased.

While I did enjoy it, there wasn't the same level of engagement for me, I miss the days of Cav and Wiggo, and without Geraint or Froome it just felt a bit flat. Still, early days, mountains ahead⛰️⛰️

Have a lovely peaceful day folks 🚴‍♀️🚶‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏊‍♂️

 

[GM]

Morning all... Early start for me, off out shortly after my porridge with the London Sunday riders. Should be about 40 miles on the Brompton, hopefully the weather will be better than it was in Nice yesterday. Have a good day folks! 🌈

 

[Dave7]

I may have to have a fire in the morning.

You would be better lighting a fire in Mr WD...... he would keep you hot all day

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Good morning folks, bright and sunny but a tad today.

 

[Dave7]

Morning all.
A cold start but sunny day.....heating is on and its August
Enjoy your rides Paul & GM.
Mo, I watched some of the TdF.....those pile ups looked nasty.
Big decisions yesterday......lots of good sport on TV so was forced to flick channels a bit which I don't like doing. BUT I managed to watch my team lose to Arsenal.
Today I have more plant planting (see what I did there).
No idea what else is in store for when (MrsD) decides to get out of bed.

 

[Drago]

I have risen!

 

[Dirk]

Morning all

Doggie walking and Sunday lunch at the Crown on the menu today.

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

Morning all, quite a nice morning, temperature not as bad as forecast, a little up on yesterday in fact. Needn’t have bothered with the CH, but at least it’s proved that it still works.

Caught up with the final two episodes of A Suitable Boy last night, an absolute joy. Must read the book now.

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

Good morning fellow retirees,

Watched the TDF highlights on ITV4 last night. It's probably an indication of the growing popularity of cycling but the amount of adverts has certainly increased.

While I did enjoy it, there wasn't the same level of engagement for me, I miss the days of Cav and Wiggo, and without Geraint or Froome it just felt a bit flat. Still, early days, mountains ahead⛰⛰

Have a lovely peaceful day folks 🚴‍♀️🚶‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏊‍♂️

Did you watch the women’s one day race earlier in the day ? I’m not going to say where she finished but Lizzie Deignan is looking good after maternity leave followed by lockdown.

 

[pawl]

Good morning folks, bright and sunny but a tad today.

Still dull and chilly here.Porridge this morning instead of the usual three Weetabix.

 

[pawl]

Le Tour de France. Wet roads caused a bit of mayhem at times.

Looked as though they could have done with studded tyres.

 

[Paulus]

Good morning everyone.
The sun is shining, all is well.
This morning we are re arranging the spare room . The bed is going to the small room ready for our daughters bed, she has bought a new one, to arrive on tuesday to go in the large spare bedroom. Keep up at the back, questions will be asked later.😀
Then out for a quick ride before the tour starts .
A bottle of Malbec will help the evening mellow.
We watched "The Green Mile " last night. What a great film. I had it recorded from last December. Has Tom Hanks ever made a duff film?