welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
Crikey it's hot here now. And my washing is on the line.
The Retirement Thread
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Mo1959
Legendary Member
- Location
- Perthshire,Scotland
I think I’ll hide indoors this afternoon and watch the cycling. I don’t fancy going back out in the sun.
Just reminded me, thanks for that, I have some in the machine to go out.
numbnuts
Legendary Member
- Location
- Gone over the hill and far away
16c and it's still raining here, make hay while the sun shines - enjoy
Looks good. I will try that with baby boiled spuds.
Chief Broom
Veteran
An anvil or maybe a kangarooI got myself out for a bimble. Just 17 miles on the hybrid. Stupidly had a long sleeve jersey on and was melting even with the sleeves pushed up.
Not sure what today’s map looks like? A plough?
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Seems to be a lot of e-bikes on my regular rides, they puzzle me a bit. A guy had a puncture so i stopped to see if he needed help. The bike appeared to be a road bike with skinny slick tyres the motor not immediately obvious, anyhow he said he can fix it. What didnt add up to me was why the sporty road bike appearance and why use such skinny tyres liable to punctures? Weight weenyism is a thing on e-bikes? or is posing as a racer is? Ah well whatever floats someones boat.
I had a young guy on an e-bike overtake me yesterday a bit too fast and close for comfort....youthful enthusiasm i spose but hardly an accomplishment
numbnuts
Legendary Member
- Location
- Gone over the hill and far away
Two chunky fish fingers and mushy peas, followed by apple pie and custard for lunch 
Mo1959
Legendary Member
- Location
- Perthshire,Scotland
Two chunky fish fingers and mushy peas, followed by apple pie and custard for lunch
I had a BBQ chicken sandwich out of the Co-op and a tin of pineapple from Aldi. Just bought one to try as I thought it might be tougher than the dearer stuff like Del Monte, etc but it is nice and juicy so I would buy it again.
An anvil or maybe a kangaroo
Seems to be a lot of e-bikes on my regular rides, they puzzle me a bit. A guy had a puncture so i stopped to see if he needed help. The bike appeared to be a road bike with skinny slick tyres the motor not immediately obvious, anyhow he said he can fix it. What didnt add up to me was why the sporty road bike appearance and why use such skinny tyres liable to punctures? Weight weenyism is a thing on e-bikes? or is posing as a racer is? Ah well whatever floats someones boat.
I had a young guy on an e-bike overtake me yesterday a bit too fast and close for comfort....youthful enthusiasm i spose but hardly an accomplishment
I know of an 81 year old still doing clubs runs, all be it on a eBike, from the distance it looks like racing bike only the button on the top tube and the larger rear hub is a giveaway, he only switches the power on for the hills or strong headwind, the rest of the time he is often above the cutoff point when moving. Without the bike he would have to stop doing the clubs runs he has been doing for around 70 years now.
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
We had the rest of the chicken from yesterday on another sandwich.
Good afternoon from a sunny Leeds where we are staying en route to Newcastle. The usual greetings yesterday when daughter arrived hope from work followed a few minutes later by " dad, the toilet cistern is playing up, any chance you could take a look?" A simple fix ( the push button extension that operates the valve had started to unwind itself ). Anyway, I walked to Screwix at Sheepscar for a few items so I can fix a few things that need sorting)
Potternewton Park parkrun in the morning, then train to Newcastle and a meal with friends in the evening.
Potternewton Park parkrun in the morning, then train to Newcastle and a meal with friends in the evening.
- Location
- Somewhere wet & hilly in NW England.
Chester - lovely!
Baton Rouge for an Indian is great too.
Have a great birthday bash!
