sgl5gjr
Senior Member
- Location
- Huntingdon
Yep I'm in Hartford area of Huntingdon...... said junction was St Marys St/High St at St Mary's Church ....
Your ride today.... (part 1)
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BigonaBianchi
Yes I can, Yes I am, Yes I did...Repeat.
- Location
- Iskele TRNC & Mordor UK
173.4km = 107mi 1312.5yd
1412m climb
6.63 hours moving time
I'm to tired to write the blog tonight, I'll do it tomorrow.
Todays ride was an amazing trip....From Troodos Square just below the summit of Mount Olympus, through the beautiful troodos down to larnaca, then up through the border crossing into Northern Cyprus again, and back under cover of darkness to Iskele near Famagusta. One hell of a ride, especially after yesterdays ascent of Mount Olympus. Time for bed.
1412m climb
6.63 hours moving time
I'm to tired to write the blog tonight, I'll do it tomorrow.
Todays ride was an amazing trip....From Troodos Square just below the summit of Mount Olympus, through the beautiful troodos down to larnaca, then up through the border crossing into Northern Cyprus again, and back under cover of darkness to Iskele near Famagusta. One hell of a ride, especially after yesterdays ascent of Mount Olympus. Time for bed.
MisterStan
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- Location
- Out there somewhere
I usually find the ring road pretty bad.
simo105
Senior Member
Well today me and my wife went a ride together on our anniversary! We are currently down in somerset so we hired some bikes from cheddar cycle store. Kona dew city hybrids. We went up the strawberry line to yatton and back and It was a wonderful ride! Very enjoyable going thru the tunnel and everyone was very pleasant even the dog walkers! If you down in the area I suggest you have a go at this! Dropping the bikes back at the store I had a wonder inside and seen the bike I want next! The orro oxygen! I shall be saving for it and hope to grab one late next year! Heres our ride.
http://www.strava.com/activities/215765692
http://www.strava.com/activities/215765692
Donger
Convoi Exceptionnel
- Location
- Quedgeley, Glos.
Might be very few entries on this forum this weekend!
Just seen the weathermap for Friday. WTF?
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How can there possibly be heavy rain, sunshine, snow and lightning all at the same time in Gloucestershire?
....... Hmmmm ..... what to wear? I'm betting Big James will still turn out in his shorts on Sunday morning for the Kingsway CC ride.
Just seen the weathermap for Friday. WTF?
- How can there possibly be heavy rain, sunshine, snow and lightning all at the same time in Gloucestershire?
....... Hmmmm ..... what to wear? I'm betting Big James will still turn out in his shorts on Sunday morning for the Kingsway CC ride.
Geoff Crowther
"... travel far, not fast", Ted Simon
- Location
- Hayfield, High Peak
This morning I dropped Chrissie off at Middleton Top near Wirksworth in Derbyshire, the official start of the Pennine Bridleway. She's walking from there to our home in Hayfield over the next three days, camping along the way; planning on picking up the rest of the route north later.
I took my Sherpa in the car having sourced a good looking route from a new cycling guide book.
Having waved Chrissie off I sorted my kit and head off down the road towards Brassington in sunshine. It was cold though and I was well wrapped up.
I left Brassington on a narrow road I'd never been down before, passing the limestone outcrop of Rainster Rocks.
Past Balliden and the scar of a large scale limestone quarry I found myself on a track, barely tarmac, climbing easily up towards Royston Grange farm. This strange sign was by a gate across the road.
The lane ran up a peaceful valley.
Along the way I passed this disused 19th century pump house, once used to serve the quarries along the railway line that's now the High Peak Trail.
The route took me onto Cardlemere Lane, a rough track heading up and over the hill towards Hartington. The roughest, most challenging bit was through this gate, being scattered with loose stones. Me an' the Sherpa coped well, with little fuss.
This was the lane heading down to Hartington.
After lunching in the sunshine in Hartington, my route took me up the beautiful dry valley of Long Dale. I found myself wondering at the water running through the limestone, somewhere beneath my wheels.
Long Dale led me up to Parsley Hay on the High Peak Trail/Pennine Bridleway/Midshires Way; they can't seem to decide what it's actually called. I've been here many times for the start of bike rides. Today the cafe's closed, so no coffee. I linger for a few minutes, then set off south down the trail, back towards Middleton Top. Along the way I met Chrissie, making her way steadily north.
I passed by the remains of a lime kiln ...
... and admired the sunny view back towards Parsley Hay.
Before arriving back at the car I had to descend the Hilton Top incline, at 1 in 14, once the steepest incline in Britain, regularly used by steam locomotives.
Back at the car I'd covered a very enjoyable 30 miles in fantastic, autumn weather. Bliss!
Next on the agenda; load the Sherpa up and go camping. Weather permitting, I might follow Chrissie's lead next week and make a start on the first section of the Pennine Cycleway.
I took my Sherpa in the car having sourced a good looking route from a new cycling guide book.
Having waved Chrissie off I sorted my kit and head off down the road towards Brassington in sunshine. It was cold though and I was well wrapped up.
I left Brassington on a narrow road I'd never been down before, passing the limestone outcrop of Rainster Rocks.
Past Balliden and the scar of a large scale limestone quarry I found myself on a track, barely tarmac, climbing easily up towards Royston Grange farm. This strange sign was by a gate across the road.
The lane ran up a peaceful valley.
Along the way I passed this disused 19th century pump house, once used to serve the quarries along the railway line that's now the High Peak Trail.
The route took me onto Cardlemere Lane, a rough track heading up and over the hill towards Hartington. The roughest, most challenging bit was through this gate, being scattered with loose stones. Me an' the Sherpa coped well, with little fuss.
This was the lane heading down to Hartington.
After lunching in the sunshine in Hartington, my route took me up the beautiful dry valley of Long Dale. I found myself wondering at the water running through the limestone, somewhere beneath my wheels.
Long Dale led me up to Parsley Hay on the High Peak Trail/Pennine Bridleway/Midshires Way; they can't seem to decide what it's actually called. I've been here many times for the start of bike rides. Today the cafe's closed, so no coffee. I linger for a few minutes, then set off south down the trail, back towards Middleton Top. Along the way I met Chrissie, making her way steadily north.
I passed by the remains of a lime kiln ...
... and admired the sunny view back towards Parsley Hay.
Before arriving back at the car I had to descend the Hilton Top incline, at 1 in 14, once the steepest incline in Britain, regularly used by steam locomotives.
Back at the car I'd covered a very enjoyable 30 miles in fantastic, autumn weather. Bliss!
Next on the agenda; load the Sherpa up and go camping. Weather permitting, I might follow Chrissie's lead next week and make a start on the first section of the Pennine Cycleway.
EltonFrog
Legendary Member
@Geoff Crowther nice write up and piccies.
Geoff Crowther
"... travel far, not fast", Ted Simon
- Location
- Hayfield, High Peak
Cheers Carl.
- Location
- Shrewsbury, Shropshire
I took my Condover-Atcham route to work for the first time since the "incident" last week. The behaviour of the motorists hasn't got any better I'm afraid and I see now how it was that I got stressed to the point of yelling at that numpty.
That aside it was a pleasant ride in today and I took the detour through Attingham Park for the novelty. It's quite cold out and just as cold in the warehouse so the extra layer (thermal leggings) did come in handy.
On the way back it was really clear. Going to be properly cold overnight I think. I took a variation of the long route home where I followed the river for a while then headed through Coleham and Belle Vue. The legs don't like this cold weather so I wasn't quick, but not as bad as yesterday. 22 miles at 12.6 mph for the round trip.
Nice where I am, but it looks moody over the Stretton hills.
At Attingham and the house looks great in the sunshine. They've finished the work now to sort out the leaky roof.
Knockabout bike in the deer park.
You know the place is posh when the stables are better than most houses.
On the way home: The sun sets over the River Tern........
..... and the moon rises over the River Severn.
That aside it was a pleasant ride in today and I took the detour through Attingham Park for the novelty. It's quite cold out and just as cold in the warehouse so the extra layer (thermal leggings) did come in handy.
On the way back it was really clear. Going to be properly cold overnight I think. I took a variation of the long route home where I followed the river for a while then headed through Coleham and Belle Vue. The legs don't like this cold weather so I wasn't quick, but not as bad as yesterday. 22 miles at 12.6 mph for the round trip.
Nice where I am, but it looks moody over the Stretton hills.
At Attingham and the house looks great in the sunshine. They've finished the work now to sort out the leaky roof.
Knockabout bike in the deer park.
On the way home: The sun sets over the River Tern........
..... and the moon rises over the River Severn.
gavgav
Legendary Member
To be honest you are re-affirming the reason I don't cycle to work, which is that it sounds like it is starting to become a chore and stressful due to the motorists. I see how bad they drive when im in my car at rush hour and that is bad enough. I would much rather keep my cycling to leisure rides and whilst I know there is still the odd idiot encountered, at least it's not every day/ride.I took my Condover-Atcham route to work for the first time since the "incident" last week. The behaviour of the motorists hasn't got any better I'm afraid and I see now how it was that I got stressed to the point of yelling at that numpty.
That aside it was a pleasant ride in today and I took the detour through Attingham Park for the novelty. It's quite cold out and just as cold in the warehouse so the extra layer (thermal leggings) did come in handy.
On the way back it was really clear. Going to be properly cold overnight I think. I took a variation of the long route home where I followed the river for a while then headed through Coleham and Belle Vue. The legs don't like this cold weather so I wasn't quick, but not as bad as yesterday. 22 miles at 12.6 mph for the round trip.
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Nice where I am, but it looks moody over the Stretton hills.
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At Attingham and the house looks great in the sunshine. They've finished the work now to sort out the leaky roof.
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Knockabout bike in the deer park.
View attachment 60985 You know the place is posh when the stables are better than most houses.
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On the way home: The sun sets over the River Tern........
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..... and the moon rises over the River Severn.
Just my opinion though
djb1971
Legendary Member
- Location
- Far Far Away
****in' hell, it's nippy out tonight.
Just had a couple of hours, wearing shorts
The tights are out from now on. I can't feel my fingers, feet, legs and arse. It's white over with frost here tonight.
Just had a couple of hours, wearing shorts
The tights are out from now on. I can't feel my fingers, feet, legs and arse. It's white over with frost here tonight.
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It looks really lovely round there. Only time we get to Rutland is dashing through in the camper on the way to Dover. Must try to get down your way with a bike.
Not sure about this "fix"ation though
http://www.cyclechat.net/threads/22nd-or-23rd-nov-aka-tf-birthday-ride.168389/#post-3363981
Gravity Aided
Legendary Member
- Location
- Land of Lincoln
6.6 miles trying out 1.75 inch tires on the Trek 800. Very good results with narrower tires.Rode to the roadwork terminal to see how things are progressing. Surfacing road Friday. That will open up some routes for me quite handily.
derrick
The Glue that binds us together.
- Location
- On the edge of London
Nippy evening ride, 5 of us met at 6-30 pm, 23 miles before we got to the pub, plenty of fireworks going of every where. just the one pint then it was all home for a warm shower. Was surprised how many other cyclists were out tonight.
http://www.strava.com/activities/215929417
http://www.strava.com/activities/215929417
BigonaBianchi
Yes I can, Yes I am, Yes I did...Repeat.
- Location
- Iskele TRNC & Mordor UK
Blog write up of yesterdays 107 miler in the Troodos mountains, back to Famagusta via larnaca
http://cyprusonabianchi.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/exit-troodos.html
http://cyprusonabianchi.blogspot.co.uk/2014/11/exit-troodos.html
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