Your ride today.... (part 1)
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A steady 12 mile ride to check my back is ok after pulling a muscle (it is), so i'm ok for the london to warwicks forum ride.
Left foot slightly numb with the new specialized touring shoes, so have moved the spd a little further back and will go for a short spin tommorow evening. After that a clean and lube ahead of the early Saturday start
Left foot slightly numb with the new specialized touring shoes, so have moved the spd a little further back and will go for a short spin tommorow evening. After that a clean and lube ahead of the early Saturday start
Mark Grant
Acting Captain of The St Annes Jombulance.
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An evening spin to Richmond Park for 3 laps then home.
About 31 miles.
About 31 miles.
EltonFrog
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25.83 miles today. We seem to have ridden every muddy, boggy, peaty, wet and sludgy track in the New Forest this week and today there was no exception. It was grey again with heavy showers which by some fluke we seemed to have missed by taking cake and lunch stops at the right time.
So, through the forest again on the MTBs along tracks and paths and across fields with cattle, donkeys, ponies and deer, one big loop visiting Beaulie for tea and cake the Lyndhurst for lunch then back to Brockenhurst to chill out. Much better riding today, though the weather was still pants. Ironically the sun has come out whilst I'm writing this!
So, through the forest again on the MTBs along tracks and paths and across fields with cattle, donkeys, ponies and deer, one big loop visiting Beaulie for tea and cake the Lyndhurst for lunch then back to Brockenhurst to chill out. Much better riding today, though the weather was still pants. Ironically the sun has come out whilst I'm writing this!
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A few days late but.... hey ho 
Monday's ride took was a 'usual' one for me in the North Pennines that I do at least a couple of time a year, but this time is slightly different as a couple of changes have made it a whole lot better.
Starting a Jockey Shield, I headed along the minor road to Castle Carrock but instead of continuing through the village, I took advantage of the new bridleway - which was recently upgraded following a successful claim by the local community, which gives lovely views over the reservoir
After that I headed down to Newbiggin using a B road, a U road and another bridleway, passing through the village of Cumrew on the way. Once at Newbiggin the hard word began I slowly climbed the bridleway which passes between Cumrew Fell and the main Pennine massif. The track is steep and loose and once you loose traction and stop, it's just too steep to get going again, so it ends up as a walk/push
... but in doing so it gives you chance to savour the views across the Eden Valley to the Lakeland Fells....
Once at the top of the BW it's a nice long downhill run into Geltsdale, with unfolding views like this...
Eventually arriving at the brand new bridle bridge over New Water (bike shown for scale) @Cush - the abutment of the old bridge can be seen to the left
After a rest (and a paddle in the stream) it's onwards with more contouring moorland track ...
...which crosses Old Water Bridge.
...and then continues on as more deserted moorland track before curving westwards to the northern slopes of Geltsdale before hitting an excellent U-road which makes for some super quick off riding
Finally it's just a short downhill through on a steep BW through Hynam Wood, which is full of bluebells this time of year, and then a short sharp pull on another U-road to get back to the start point.
Gamrin tells me 15miles/1600ft @ 7.5mph... rides like this aren't about speed though, are they?
Monday's ride took was a 'usual' one for me in the North Pennines that I do at least a couple of time a year, but this time is slightly different as a couple of changes have made it a whole lot better.
Starting a Jockey Shield, I headed along the minor road to Castle Carrock but instead of continuing through the village, I took advantage of the new bridleway - which was recently upgraded following a successful claim by the local community, which gives lovely views over the reservoir
After that I headed down to Newbiggin using a B road, a U road and another bridleway, passing through the village of Cumrew on the way. Once at Newbiggin the hard word began I slowly climbed the bridleway which passes between Cumrew Fell and the main Pennine massif. The track is steep and loose and once you loose traction and stop, it's just too steep to get going again, so it ends up as a walk/push
... but in doing so it gives you chance to savour the views across the Eden Valley to the Lakeland Fells....Once at the top of the BW it's a nice long downhill run into Geltsdale, with unfolding views like this...
Eventually arriving at the brand new bridle bridge over New Water (bike shown for scale) @Cush - the abutment of the old bridge can be seen to the left
After a rest (and a paddle in the stream) it's onwards with more contouring moorland track ...
...which crosses Old Water Bridge.
...and then continues on as more deserted moorland track before curving westwards to the northern slopes of Geltsdale before hitting an excellent U-road which makes for some super quick off riding
Finally it's just a short downhill through on a steep BW through Hynam Wood, which is full of bluebells this time of year, and then a short sharp pull on another U-road to get back to the start point.
Gamrin tells me 15miles/1600ft @ 7.5mph... rides like this aren't about speed though, are they?
Booyaa
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- South Staffordshire
Last night was a prime example of how great cycling is. I started off for a wee ride round the back lanes of South Staffordshire and before long I ended up in Cannock! I did not expect to go that far so decided to head along the A5 which was a great road to ride on, very busy but straight and mostly flat so I was able to power along at a decent clip and really enjoyed it. Got home after having done a longer ride than I intended and felt like I could carry on cycling forever. Most enjoyable and reminded why I love cycling so much.
davdandy
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- Lowton/Leigh
Cracking photos there Ffoeg.
That looks great. I really must have a look round more for this kind of thing, right on my doorstep pretty much!
I went through Castle Carrock on my ride on monday too.
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Were you one of the three riders stopped at the T-junction just outside the C Carrock arround 9:30?
Here's my RideWithGPS page if you want the gpx - http://ridewithgps.com/trips/2729478
Cyclist33
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Aww, my first holiday in France was in Pont L'Eveque aged about 10... still carry v fond memories!
Cush
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- North Cumbria but still a Geordie
In reply to Ffoeg. That is a route I have walked for thirty + years but never cycled. I must admit I am a bit two faced I have wanted that bridge over New Water for years because for more times than I like to remember I had to bash up stream to find a crossing place when New water was rising. But then I almost always had those tracks to myself, apart from a few hardened Pennine walkers and the occasional Shepard. In one sense I want others to know of an area that I regard as my spiritual home but at the same time I want to keep it to myself and the few that really know it.
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I wouldn't worry too much. The majority of folk will still head to increasingly twee and overcrowded lake district like moths to a flame, leaving the North Pennines to those who relish the tranquil solitude.
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