HLaB
Marie Attoinette Fan
Today's ride was perpetuated by rapid changes in hail/sleet/ snow and occasionally sunshine. A wee bit short and without a cafe stop but at least we got before the 32-39mph gusts 
Your ride today.... (part 1)
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coffeejo
Ælfrēd
- Location
- West Somerset
A rather chilly 4 miles to the village and back. Even the dog wanted out of the sleet and raced me back up the drive. Slightly unfair since the panniers were bulging with *her* dog food.
BigonaBianchi
Yes I can, Yes I am, Yes I did...Repeat.
- Location
- Iskele TRNC & Mordor UK
50 miles including a club ride...bloody cold and a 15% hill...perfect
Stringy Bob
Guest
50 miles this afternoon around the local lanes. Damn cold, bright at times and looking at the positive at least the howling easterly wind dried out the roads!
Do really hope the weather improves for a fortnight today. Viva the Cat.
Do really hope the weather improves for a fortnight today. Viva the Cat.
potsy
Rambler
- Location
- My Armchair
She's on the cake and chocolate diet as well then?A rather chilly 4 miles to the village and back. Even the dog wanted out of the sleet and raced me back up the drive. Slightly unfair since the panniers were bulging with *her* dog food.
thegravestoneman
three wheels on my wagon
- Location
- Castleford, Yorkshire
A 17 mile round trip on my freshly assembled hack to get some money that is owed. But by Eck it's windy out there, thought I was going well on the way there found out why on the way back. No money forthcoming but a cup of coffee but a reason to try out the thing, Yes I still find north road bars comfortable, and wide spaced 5 cog blocks are a waste of space so I will re-dish the wheel to take a seven. I must find something to replace the workmanlike Huret gearing.
potsy
Rambler
- Location
- My Armchair
20+ miles on the TPT (trans penine trail) taking advantage of not being at work until tonight.
As I got to the start of the trail I looked at the weather I was leaving behind and what was in front of me
5 minutes later and the sun was shining once more
Think I-like-skol has lost another glove
Bit tricky underfoot in places, mixture of mud/ice made it a slip-slidey ride at times
Done a few miles, time for a brew
As I got to the start of the trail I looked at the weather I was leaving behind and what was in front of me
5 minutes later and the sun was shining once more
Think I-like-skol has lost another glove
Bit tricky underfoot in places, mixture of mud/ice made it a slip-slidey ride at times
Done a few miles, time for a brew
potsy
Rambler
- Location
- My Armchair
Continued..
Not many people about today, must be the 0c temperture and the bitter wind keeping them all in
Got to this bit and knew my feet were going to get wet, thank Shimano for winter boots
Another brew stop, started to feel cold so set off for home
Just before I left I had a visitor, every dog around here is well dressed
Heard a strange noise coming from the bike, thought I'd better investigate
Not many people about today, must be the 0c temperture and the bitter wind keeping them all in
Got to this bit and knew my feet were going to get wet, thank Shimano for winter boots
Another brew stop, started to feel cold so set off for home
Just before I left I had a visitor, every dog around here is well dressed
Heard a strange noise coming from the bike, thought I'd better investigate
coffeejo
Ælfrēd
- Location
- West Somerset
Nice one pots. You been on a diet or sommat? 
nickyboy
Norven Mankey
- Location
- You want hills? We got hills
Normal-ish ride in the hills was brightened up when I was passed by a 30ft long rocket
Thankfully it was on the back of a transporter as it could have singed my eyebrows otherwise
Presume it is something to do with these guys:
http://www.starchaser.co.uk/
Thankfully it was on the back of a transporter as it could have singed my eyebrows otherwise
Presume it is something to do with these guys:
http://www.starchaser.co.uk/
coffeejo
Ælfrēd
- Location
- West Somerset
Plans for a proper ride today were scuppered by not feeling well so just 6 miles with the dog. Bumped into a guy from my cycling group and the conversation got round to local audaxes - looks like I've scored a lift for the Merry Monks 100km in April. 
- Location
- Shrewsbury, Shropshire
I went for a bit of a jaunt to Cound and Acton Burnell this afternoon. On the way out there was 
with fluffy clouds and the wind was at my back helping me to cruise at an easy 20mph on the flat bits.
On the way back that turned into a
head wind which acted like a brake and I couldn't wait to get out of it.
Overall I suppose I didn't do too badly. 23.3 miles at 12.9 mph average - about what I would have expected without the wind.
Beauty & the beast: Looking towards Wenlock Edge and the Severn Gorge with the cooling towers of Buildwas B power station butting in. This power station once had the dubious honour of being the dirtiest in the country.
with fluffy clouds and the wind was at my back helping me to cruise at an easy 20mph on the flat bits.On the way back that turned into a
head wind which acted like a brake and I couldn't wait to get out of it.Overall I suppose I didn't do too badly. 23.3 miles at 12.9 mph average - about what I would have expected without the wind.
Beauty & the beast: Looking towards Wenlock Edge and the Severn Gorge with the cooling towers of Buildwas B power station butting in. This power station once had the dubious honour of being the dirtiest in the country.
coffeejo
Ælfrēd
- Location
- West Somerset
Is that where fnaar was born?
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