Old Plodder
Living at the top of a steep 2 mile climb
- Location
- Surrey/Hants border
Enjoy your w/e gavgav, thanks for the laugh (Capri owner).
Your ride today.... (part 1)
- Thread starter gbb
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- Location
- Shrewsbury, Shropshire
I had possibly one of my favourite moments since I began cycling, when arriving at the T-Junction in Upton Magna. A hoon in a Capri (Yuck!!) cut the corner, almost wiping me out and obviously took exception to my glare and shout, so floored it with a screech of tyres and noise and then there was an almighty clang and bang and he coasted to a halt!!!I do hope it is an expensive repair that is needed
That's classic!
- Location
- Shrewsbury, Shropshire
It's uncertain whether I'll get much in the way of riding done this weekend so I took the chance to head out this afternoon.
I started out on one of my usual routes to Condover, Pitchford and Acton Burnell then headed over to Cressage, Wroxeter and Upton Magna before making my way home via the riverside and Coleham. I was probably in the Upton Magna area about the same time as @gavgav. Didn't see him though (or the Capri).
I thought the standard of driving this afternoon was quite poor but didn't encounter anything as bad as Gavgav has reported.
There was however a guy on a roadbike who overtook me on a hill, then once he'd got his breath back, took off into the distance in spite of the strong and gusty headwind.
I feel so slow.
Apart from the wind and wayward motorists it was a fab ride in the
. 28.7 miles covered at 13.5mph average.
At Cressage Bridge. The River Severn and The Wrekin.
A nice pastoral scene en route to Wroxeter. The rainbow lens flare wasn't planned.
Between Upton Forge and Upton Magna. This sign amuses me as it has been there for at least 4 years with no sign of anyone doing something about the surface.
I started out on one of my usual routes to Condover, Pitchford and Acton Burnell then headed over to Cressage, Wroxeter and Upton Magna before making my way home via the riverside and Coleham. I was probably in the Upton Magna area about the same time as @gavgav. Didn't see him though (or the Capri
).I thought the standard of driving this afternoon was quite poor but didn't encounter anything as bad as Gavgav has reported.
There was however a guy on a roadbike who overtook me on a hill, then once he'd got his breath back, took off into the distance in spite of the strong and gusty headwind.
I feel so slow.Apart from the wind and wayward motorists it was a fab ride in the
. 28.7 miles covered at 13.5mph average.At Cressage Bridge. The River Severn and The Wrekin.
A nice pastoral scene en route to Wroxeter. The rainbow lens flare wasn't planned.
Between Upton Forge and Upton Magna. This sign amuses me as it has been there for at least 4 years with no sign of anyone doing something about the surface.
BigonaBianchi
Yes I can, Yes I am, Yes I did...Repeat.
- Location
- Iskele TRNC & Mordor UK
View: http://youtu.be/yaVD8qxj2e4
rode my regular loop backwards today...erm...I mean the other way around
Down Houghton hill (17% in places) is more fun than up it for sure
Lovely sunny ride, even regretted wearing a base layer
Glow worm
Legendary Member
- Location
- Near Newmarket
Made the most of a rare nice day, with a brilliant 56 mile ride around Norfolk and Cambridgeshire.
Set off in mist and gloom, and by the time I got to Ely- it was still a bit chilly. This is Ely Cathedral from the cycle path, south of the city with the River Ouse close by.
Then it was a quick train journey from Ely to Norwich. As ever, on crossing the Norfolk border, the skies cleared and warm sunshine appeared. This is outside the Theatre of Dreams.... I wonder whose D lock that is- Delia's perhaps?
Then a farm visit for work, followed by a nice easy amble through the South Norfolk countryside. An annoying clicking sound had developed from my cranks. On crossing a rather deeper than I'd anticipated ford near Shotesham, the noise disappeared. I'll have to aim for a few more fords in future.
A little further on, Tacolneston (pronounced Tackleston). There are some massive telly masts there- all that to bring us 'Look East' - is it worth the effort I often wonder?!
Then on to Attleborough station, where I only just made the Ely train in time. The last 15 miles toward home from Ely were great- a tailwind all the way. At Wicken Fen, I stopped for a breather and a male cuckoo flew just feet over my head as he sang.
In potential trouble for being in very late territory with Mrs G by now, I still shared a 'mardle' (chat) with a fellow local cyclist from Burwell who was bird watching at Reach Lode Bridge and out for a Friday saunter as well.
Just great to finally see the sun again!
Set off in mist and gloom, and by the time I got to Ely- it was still a bit chilly. This is Ely Cathedral from the cycle path, south of the city with the River Ouse close by.
Then it was a quick train journey from Ely to Norwich. As ever, on crossing the Norfolk border, the skies cleared and warm sunshine appeared. This is outside the Theatre of Dreams.... I wonder whose D lock that is- Delia's perhaps?
Then a farm visit for work, followed by a nice easy amble through the South Norfolk countryside. An annoying clicking sound had developed from my cranks. On crossing a rather deeper than I'd anticipated ford near Shotesham, the noise disappeared. I'll have to aim for a few more fords in future.
A little further on, Tacolneston (pronounced Tackleston). There are some massive telly masts there- all that to bring us 'Look East' - is it worth the effort I often wonder?!
Then on to Attleborough station, where I only just made the Ely train in time. The last 15 miles toward home from Ely were great- a tailwind all the way. At Wicken Fen, I stopped for a breather and a male cuckoo flew just feet over my head as he sang.
In potential trouble for being in very late territory with Mrs G by now, I still shared a 'mardle' (chat) with a fellow local cyclist from Burwell who was bird watching at Reach Lode Bridge and out for a Friday saunter as well.
Just great to finally see the sun again!
Saluki
World class procrastinator
- Location
- ...Norwich over the water.
Had a few days off riding as work got in the way so very pleased to get out on our bikes tonight.
We rode back to our old home to collect £350 for our old wood burner, unsurprisingly the neighbours we sold it to were out. Not thrilled that hubby let neighbours take it with a promise to pay at end of May. Back tomorrow by car first thing.
Anyway back to ride. We went to old home via the Wramplingham road and had to stop and wait while the ducks crossed the road to their pond. Back home via the Barnham Broom Road, through the town & home,
I had my bike serviced today and the gears are not right. I shall return to LBS on Monday. They did order me a new bottom bracket though as my current one is rattling. Its worse now than it was but they have had it apart and found that the bearings are knackered. Out on Hubby's MTB tomorrow I reckon.
13.86 miles at an average 11mph according to 'my tracks' but then Hubby didn't pause it as he was walking about where we used to live for around ten mins. Nice ride though, we had fun and are looking forward to 25-30 miles tomorrow.
We rode back to our old home to collect £350 for our old wood burner, unsurprisingly the neighbours we sold it to were out. Not thrilled that hubby let neighbours take it with a promise to pay at end of May. Back tomorrow by car first thing.
Anyway back to ride. We went to old home via the Wramplingham road and had to stop and wait while the ducks crossed the road to their pond. Back home via the Barnham Broom Road, through the town & home,
I had my bike serviced today and the gears are not right. I shall return to LBS on Monday. They did order me a new bottom bracket though as my current one is rattling. Its worse now than it was but they have had it apart and found that the bearings are knackered. Out on Hubby's MTB tomorrow I reckon.
13.86 miles at an average 11mph according to 'my tracks' but then Hubby didn't pause it as he was walking about where we used to live for around ten mins. Nice ride though, we had fun and are looking forward to 25-30 miles tomorrow.
Lovely and sunny this morning, but the wind has picked up again. Could only fit in a quick ride this morning as too much to do at home. Opted for a 10 mile route that I did when I restarted cycling in December and managed it 12 minutes faster this morning in 33 minutes at an average of 17.8 mph.
BigonaBianchi
Yes I can, Yes I am, Yes I did...Repeat.
- Location
- Iskele TRNC & Mordor UK
45 miles this morning..16.8 ave mph ...windy...(isn't it always)...two near misses, both numpties over taking me over double white lines on hill tops and cutting me up to avoid head on smashes...apart from these two morons most of the other numpties behaved reasonably well.
lovely run down bury hill (20%) which made a nice change to grinding up it.
View: http://youtu.be/rEr13LPWbsA
niggling back ache arrived after 35 miles...managed to get all the way back to my road before being called prick by driver of open topped bmw coming at me on wrong side of road...quality town this...cant wait to move out.
lovely run down bury hill (20%) which made a nice change to grinding up it.
View: http://youtu.be/rEr13LPWbsA
niggling back ache arrived after 35 miles...managed to get all the way back to my road before being called prick by driver of open topped bmw coming at me on wrong side of road...quality town this...cant wait to move out.
potsy
Rambler
- Location
- My Armchair
50 miles, chilly start but soon warmed up in the
Nice loop round to Polocini's cafe in Romiley, 2000ft of hilliness (lot for me) and a lovely piece of chocolate cake and cappucino
Nice loop round to Polocini's cafe in Romiley, 2000ft of hilliness (lot for me) and a lovely piece of chocolate cake and cappucino
derrick
The Glue that binds us together.
- Location
- On the edge of London
30 miles this morning, deviated half way through the ride and found a new route, a few more hills but a nice ride through country lane, not to many cars, will be doing the same route next Saturday.
A nice cup of coffee when i got to the LBS,
A nice cup of coffee when i got to the LBS,
Hip Priest
Veteran
Had one of my best ever rides this morning. 62 miles with a mate, and I got over my climbing nemesis - The Ryals - for the first time. I'm also ahead of schedule on my mileage target for the first time this year. It's been hard work clawing back the winter deficit.
Now I've just got to clean the bike because the weather was horrible.
Now I've just got to clean the bike because the weather was horrible.
- Location
- Shrewsbury, Shropshire
You'd think the warmer weather would cheer people up but when they're driving it just seems to make them angry and impatient.
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