skudupnorth
Cycling Skoda lover
- Location
- Astley,Manchester
Just like a certain Audax we didI had that once on the descent from Blackstone Edge to Cragg Vale. I had to use the bike's 42/28 bottom gear to get DOWN the hill!
Your ride today.... (part 1)
- Thread starter gbb
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- Location
- Egham
I've done just that the last 3 times I've been struck with this horrible muscle breakdown, but since it was nice out, and the hybrid was ready, plus I really needed to get out. All cycle path route so nice and easy on the mind....
Donger
Convoi Exceptionnel
- Location
- Quedgeley, Glos.
Did all of that a couple of years ago, and was impressed by the cycle network round there. Also discovered that in dark tunnels I lost all control of the handlebars, having no idea whether I was going straight or not. Wobbled about like a four year old with no stabilisers. Made a mental note never to ride in a dark tunnel next to a canal.
- Location
- The TerrorVortex
Just had a 20 mile spin with the local CTC, stopping off for a refreshing isotonic recovery drink at the Pig and Whistle 
ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
- Location
- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
Oh yes - this year's Spring Into The Dales, except that was from the top of Cock Hill above Oxenhope, down towards Hebden Bridge. That was a killer cross/headwind on the climb up from Oxenhope, and a scary gusting cross/headwind on the descent down the other side.Just like a certain Audax we did
Black Country Ste
Senior Member
- Location
- West Midlands
I did the Exmouth Exodus on Saturday night. It was amazing. As a whimsy I've started taking a crocheted Lemming on bike rides with the idea of photographing at landmarks.
Gravity Aided
Legendary Member
- Location
- Land of Lincoln
I did a 10 mile ride today, as I had to go into town and get a little allergy medicine, for the dogs.
Problem is, I couldn't drive as it's move in day at the University less than a block away. Besides, today was made for riding.
I was able to get pictures from mid street as the police had closed the block off to all but pedestrians and bicycles.
I got to CVS and the pharmacy was mobbed with students.
A ladybug rode on my panniers, a stowaway, escaping the mayhem.
In past times, I would have stopped for a beer here, and hear about the tourists.
Instead, I was across the street at the used and antiquarian bookstore, hearing about tourists.
No great speed, as I was on the trail, as well as in shops. Wound up with Selected Stories, by Liam O'Flaherty, from the used bookstore.
Problem is, I couldn't drive as it's move in day at the University less than a block away. Besides, today was made for riding.
I was able to get pictures from mid street as the police had closed the block off to all but pedestrians and bicycles.
I got to CVS and the pharmacy was mobbed with students.
A ladybug rode on my panniers, a stowaway, escaping the mayhem.
In past times, I would have stopped for a beer here, and hear about the tourists.
Instead, I was across the street at the used and antiquarian bookstore, hearing about tourists.
No great speed, as I was on the trail, as well as in shops. Wound up with Selected Stories, by Liam O'Flaherty, from the used bookstore.
Cubist
Still wavin'
- Location
- Ovver 'thill
Mum has been in hospital having dislocated her hip on Saturday, so I drove down on Monday to give my sister a bit of a break from all the hospital visiting, and put the Soul in the back of the car in case I got a chance to nip over to Cannock. After a day spent with occupational therapists making sure her bungalow was well enough equipped to have her back I went and collected her yesterday. Today was a morning spent getting her in front with the housework I left her in the capable hands of a couple of physios and went over to the Chase. I rode it last month on the Ibis, but wanted to see how well the hardtail would cope.
I rode Follow the Dog and the Monkey as a single lap and boy was it engaging on the Soul. I managed to get hung up on one rock garden ("Dick" if my memory serves me correctly) by taking a line too far to the right and hitting the post, whereupon I found myself with the front wheel jammed between two rocks, my shorts stuck on the saddle nose and my right shoulder jammed up against the upright. Fortunately no one noticed (I hope!)
Just uploaded Strava and I got 138 PBs. Don't let anyone tell you Hardtails aren't better over that sort of trail! I went through all 120mm of travel on the fork, and had an absolute whale of a time. The Devil's Staircase was awesome, and Lower Cliff descent was an absolute hoot. The bike launches off in-trail jumps with abandon, and at one point I had to stop and reduce the rebound on the fork after being all but spat off into the weeds on one brilliant section. After that it really showed just how much abuse that bike can take. Fantastic couple of hours!
I rode Follow the Dog and the Monkey as a single lap and boy was it engaging on the Soul. I managed to get hung up on one rock garden ("Dick" if my memory serves me correctly) by taking a line too far to the right and hitting the post, whereupon I found myself with the front wheel jammed between two rocks, my shorts stuck on the saddle nose and my right shoulder jammed up against the upright. Fortunately no one noticed (I hope!)
Just uploaded Strava and I got 138 PBs. Don't let anyone tell you Hardtails aren't better over that sort of trail! I went through all 120mm of travel on the fork, and had an absolute whale of a time. The Devil's Staircase was awesome, and Lower Cliff descent was an absolute hoot. The bike launches off in-trail jumps with abandon, and at one point I had to stop and reduce the rebound on the fork after being all but spat off into the weeds on one brilliant section. After that it really showed just how much abuse that bike can take. Fantastic couple of hours!
Elybazza61
Guru
Straightforward commute today and tried to keep a steady tempo
as I have been talked in to doing a 100 miler on Saturday which will be my first
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No dead foxes today but there was a Heron taking off from a ditch and a Hare galloping across a field so enough to lift the spirits
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http://www.strava.com/activities/179975717
as I have been talked in to doing a 100 miler on Saturday which will be my first.No dead foxes today but there was a Heron taking off from a ditch and a Hare galloping across a field so enough to lift the spirits
;http://www.strava.com/activities/179975717
ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
- Location
- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
Ouch, that sounds really painful - I hope your mum will be ok!
The MTB ride sounds great though.
Cubist
Still wavin'
- Location
- Ovver 'thill
She's 88. She's had that hip replaced twice now, and isn't very mobile. The physios explained that the ligaments weaken and don't hold the joint in place very well. She was bending down to dress a cut on her shin when the hip simply popped out of its socket. It was manipulated back into place under a very careful general, but the main consideration now is to ensure she can dress and look after herself without bending the hip into a position where it can pop out again. Fiercely independent despite her lack of mobility, her car licence expires next month, and so we have arranged for various assessments with a view to determining how much longer she can remain in her own house.
Old Plodder
Living at the top of a steep 2 mile climb
- Location
- Surrey/Hants border
Glad you managed to get yourself out; I know how difficult it can be. I'm not depressed, but I have lost my mojo, it's been months, but I will eventually get going again.
Saluki
World class procrastinator
- Location
- ...Norwich over the water.
I'm sure you will. Mojo loosing happens regularly here, not usually in the summer though. I think that the mojo hides.
cyberknight
As long as I breathe, I attack.
- Location
- Land of confusion
Left my legs at home, everything hurt today, legs,back,arms so i cut the ride short 
http://www.strava.com/activities/180019539
http://www.strava.com/activities/180019539
Old Plodder
Living at the top of a steep 2 mile climb
- Location
- Surrey/Hants border
Very sensible, another day, another ride.Left my legs at home, everything hurt today, legs,back,arms so i cut the ride short
http://www.strava.com/activities/180019539
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