HLaB
Marie Attoinette Fan
I don't know if a 3mile pancake flat (71ft of climbing) ride in the dark for milk counts as a ride but it avoided a trip to tescos 0.75 miles away ;-)
Your ride today.... (part 1)
- Thread starter gbb
- Start date
- Status
Page may contain affiliate links. Please see terms for details.
Ian H
Ancient randonneur
Set off to check a route this morning. It involved just a bit of climbing. By the time I finished I was knackered. 6.5hrs, 50 miles, or so I thought. Then I checked on Google maps and realised I'd actually done 77miles. Then later on I realised I hadn't started and finished as per the map, but two miles further on. So that's around 81 miles and quite a lot of climbing.
Out early-ish and rode to Ilkley via Pool and Askwith. Started off damp, then a gentle rain, then raining full on by Ilkley. The run back from Ilkley took an age because my L/H crank came loose and every 800 yds or so I had to get off and tighten it as best I could.
Anyhow by the time I got back the rain had stopped and the sun was out.
41 miles
http://ridewithgps.com/trips/546900
Anyhow by the time I got back the rain had stopped and the sun was out.
41 miles
http://ridewithgps.com/trips/546900
HLaB
Marie Attoinette Fan
After a lot of rain yesterday it was a beautiful sunny day for the DCC Bun Run today, it was almost summer but a strong wind meant it was only warm in the sunshine. One bloke joined us for the way out on a mtb, complete with baby and seat, chapeau 
Hip Priest
Veteran
This morning I did a 45 mile loop I plotted in Northumberland, incorporating The Ryals. On the downside I had to get off and walk up the first hill (25%) but I managed it up the second one (16%) and all in all it was my longest ever ride, with a decent average of 16mph.
I played footy on Thursday and had a few drinks last night, which may have affected my performance somewhat!
I played footy on Thursday and had a few drinks last night, which may have affected my performance somewhat!
Risex4
Dropped by the autobus
- Location
- The Green/Gray Hills Of Debunshire
Was in short v.disappointing.
Hadn't been out for about 8 days due to various factors so I was really up for a decent shift today.
Ther first 5 miles or so were great; decent speed, good rythym, felt in good shape. Probably read to much into that. Hit my first climb and in hindsight burnt myself out far too quickly; bodged the pace completely and ended up chewing alot of energy needlessly in a fit of stuborness. The following 10 or 12 miles were strained recovery miles; poor pace, didnt feel good in the saddle. Was aiming for a decent 40+, but after a another climb which only went marginally better and a close shave with the back of someone's car on the corresponding descent, decided to pack it in and head for home.
That one was a write off.
Hadn't been out for about 8 days due to various factors so I was really up for a decent shift today.
Ther first 5 miles or so were great; decent speed, good rythym, felt in good shape. Probably read to much into that. Hit my first climb and in hindsight burnt myself out far too quickly; bodged the pace completely and ended up chewing alot of energy needlessly in a fit of stuborness. The following 10 or 12 miles were strained recovery miles; poor pace, didnt feel good in the saddle. Was aiming for a decent 40+, but after a another climb which only went marginally better and a close shave with the back of someone's car on the corresponding descent, decided to pack it in and head for home.
That one was a write off.
I only got a few miles before a hare decided to run into my wheels and commit suicide, and help me have a closer look at the road. I can confirm that the road was hard.
I hope your bike didn't suffer too much!......................Are you ok too?
- Location
- Glasgow
I only got a few miles before a hare decided to run into my wheels and commit suicide, and help me have a closer look at the road. I can confirm that the road was hard.
My sympathy: did you cook the hare for dinner?
potsy
Rambler
- Location
- My Armchair
63 miles with a few other cc'ers, enjoyed that.
Hebden Bridge to Waddingon and back.
Hebden Bridge to Waddingon and back.
Rohloff_Brompton_Rider
Formerly just_fixed
where was that taken? i recognize it but can't place it
potsy
Rambler
- Location
- My Armchair
Err
not sure, better ask Colin.Was about 6 miles in I think.
Check the ride thread for more pics soon
Keith Oates
Janner
- Location
- Penarth, Wales
Did another 80Km ride today with the MTB group and took a tumble in a soft sand section, but the bike was OK so no problem!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Noodley
Guest
I think the bike came out of it not too bad, scraped rear mech and handlebars knocked out of line are the obvious damage. But I think I'll get it checked over by someone who knows more about bikes than me (form an orderly queue)...I have some quite interesting scabs today
Noodley
Guest
Nope, I didnae have my large saddlebag with me.
- Status
