Your ride today.... (part 1)

[Old Plodder]

........Within the first mile I had been scalped by some skinny 20 year old on a fixie, so I kicked a bit and drafted him for a mile or so. Nice bum so worth the extra effort.........and there I was, 2 stone overweight, glowing like a pig, and in lycra in front of the hottest bloke in Norfolk. Bum

That'll teach you not to go chasing nice bums.

 

[john59]

I had the day of work yesterday so decided to strip my bike down and clean/grease parts etc. The bike was nice and clean until todays ride.

I’d seen the weather forecast, which said rain by 10.00 am so I decided on an early start, 7.00 am. I decided to do my usual 75 km Mickle Trafford circuit. The weather was cool, 10c, and cloudy.

Still no sign of the rain but it was nice to be out early. Now it’s time to clean the bike, again!

http://www.strava.com/activities/144857934


John

 

[kipster]

I got out early this morning to avoid the worst of the rain, it didn't quite go to plan. The weather as I left home was ok, 5 minutes later I discovered that my rain jacket is as waterproof as a tea bag, I couldn't get any wetter so carried on to the start of the group ride. 16 miles down and most of the club had decided to stay in bed. All planned rides cancelled and a couple of make it up rides organised.

I didn't fancy the rides so did a loop of some hills with a newbie to the group and then headed the 16 miles home. Total of 44 miles at a disappointing 15mph average. Still all miles help and I was glad I got out.

Good to see the sun make an appearance as I got home.

Just spotted that I achieved a new top speed of 45.2 mph

 

[LarryDuff]

A windy and cold 30 mile circuit this morning. Was very cold for the end of May.

 

[Maverick Goose]

Cast ne'er a clout as they say!

 

[Stonechat]

Cast ne'er a clout as they say!

Til May is out - refers to May blossom

 

[Ruthie]

today I showed @Ruthie some of the lanes to the west of darlo was very grey and windy but the rain stayed away till we got back .. very pleased we arranged this ride as other wise I would have not ridden today thanks again ruthie pleased you enjoyed the ride 33 miles http://connect.garmin.com/activity/505436138

Thanks again for a really nice afternoon out loafer. It was great to meet your gf too. It's great how you gave me some pointers on how to deviate from/extend/shorten the ride, too, as it gives me some ideas for exploring later. It made such a difference having the advantage of your local knowledge, too. I feel like I live in a really great place for cycling now!

 

[theloafer]

Thanks again for a really nice afternoon out loafer. It was great to meet your gf too. It's great how you gave me some pointers on how to deviate from/extend/shorten the ride, too, as it gives me some ideas for exploring later. It made such a difference having the advantage of your local knowledge, too. I feel like I live in a really great place for cycling now!

any time young lady it was a pleasure

 

[format]

http://app.strava.com/activities/144963477

First proper ride in 2 weeks, felt great. Got a +30kmph pace in too, which i'm quite happy with considering it was a bit windy and it was a solo ride.

 

[Saluki]

Usual home to hospital route with no extra loops added on as I didn't realise how late it was. I looked at the kitchen clock and it was half 8 so thought that I had better get a wiggle on.
8.3 miles in 33:21 I didn't really hurry. My 'out' time was longer as my hamstring decided to cramp up so I got off the bike, then my calf cramped up and once that was sorted out both my feet cramped and I couldn't get back on the bike. Felt a right numpty.

Having a couple of days off the bike now as we are off to Devon in the caravan until Tuesday afternoon.

 

[Booyaa]

A lovely but wet and windy ride this morning, almost bailed after 5 minutes as I really wasn't feeling it. Glad I kept on as it was quite interesting, I even found an airfield near to where I live that I never knew was there. Nice to be out and about again.

 

[Old Plodder]

...Having a couple of days off the bike now as we are off to Devon in the caravan until Tuesday afternoon.

Another 'grockle' to annoy the locals.......

 

[333]

A nice inbetween showers 30miler yesterday, got lucky with the weather, it thrased it down all morning then stopped for a bit, I managed to hit it when the sun came out and get back just before it thrashed it down again! Contemplating doing another one today but I'm not sure my legs can take it (it would be my 4th ride in 16 years) - tomorrow instead then!

 

[john59]

Managed to sneak out and get a 46 km ride in this morning. The weather was better than yesterday, with some sunshine and only a very slight shower. There seemed to be loads of cyclists out today, no doubt making the most of the weather.

http://www.strava.com/activities/145298172

John

 

[surfdude]

went out not feeling good to start with but after a bit started to feel good and ended up doing my first 50 miler ride . 55 in fact so well pleased with myself