- Location
- Shrewsbury, Shropshire
No, annoyed rather than shaken up. They were all shiny before.Pft.Hope you're not too shaken up from the near-miss.
Glad it is just a cheap pair.
Your ride today.... (part 1)
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Glad it is just a cheap pair.
Saluki
World class procrastinator
- Location
- ...Norwich over the water.
30.28 miles from Wymondham to Dereham and back along the B1135 as OH was not feeling his best.
I had a great time as did Hubby, but we did have to stop a few times. I think that they might have taken a bit too much off him at dialysis last night and think that he might be dehydrated. Hubby is only allowed 800ml of fluid a day and the hospital say that they are not keen for him to have extra while he's cycling
They are, however, very keen for him to cycle. I think that he needs to be having a bit of a chat with them.
The ride took 2 hours 32mins which is a bit slower than I like but I was only half a mile and hour off my long ride pace so I am not very dissatisfied in the grand scheme of things. With Hubby not being as well as he could be and feeling wobbly, I reckon that we did well.
I had a great time as did Hubby, but we did have to stop a few times. I think that they might have taken a bit too much off him at dialysis last night and think that he might be dehydrated. Hubby is only allowed 800ml of fluid a day and the hospital say that they are not keen for him to have extra while he's cycling
They are, however, very keen for him to cycle. I think that he needs to be having a bit of a chat with them.The ride took 2 hours 32mins which is a bit slower than I like but I was only half a mile and hour off my long ride pace so I am not very dissatisfied in the grand scheme of things. With Hubby not being as well as he could be and feeling wobbly, I reckon that we did well.
skudupnorth
Cycling Skoda lover
- Location
- Astley,Manchester
No,through the tunnels heading towards Wilmslow and turn left at the roundabout as you come out of the second tunnel.There is a path that follows the originla road before the runway was built.Mill lans heads back towards Ashley and Tatton Park.....steep drop down and steep climb out but good for youTurned left up Mill lane, is it that way?
Will have a look next time now I know my way
OP
OP
gbb
Squire
- Location
- Peterborough
Still no desire or mojo to get on the roadbike, my previously hated hybrid has become my trusty friend right now, so 1.5 hours round cinder tracks, country roads and a little town traffic...with the wife. Lovely ride, nice n steady, sun shining.
G3CWI
Veteran
- Location
- Macclesfield
Over to Longnor for Oatcakes with cheese and apple. Then on to Earl Sterndale via a very circuitous route for a pint at the Quiet Woman. Finally back home for tea and cakes. Lots of roadies out. Overtook umpty-dozen; two overtook me. It seems that outings in the depths of the winter really do pay dividends. Enjoyed some nice chats with other cyclists on the way so while I was on my own it did feel quite sociable. Feeling quite fit for an old bloke.
BigonaBianchi
Yes I can, Yes I am, Yes I did...Repeat.
- Location
- Iskele TRNC & Mordor UK
gavgav
Legendary Member
No, annoyed rather than shaken up. They were all shiny before.
Better that it was the bar end scratched and not your hand though!!
Saluki
World class procrastinator
- Location
- ...Norwich over the water.
I got in at just before 6am from a 47 minutes 11.09 mile ride. I meant to go slowly - I know that a lot of you are saying 'you were going slowly' but 14.1mph average is not too bad for a slow ride for me.
I have a nice loop from home to Wreningham, across Hethel Road, down the cyclepath by Lotus and back on St Thomas Road and into Wymondham, under the rail bridge and home. Its between 11.01 miles and 11.09 miles depending. Not sure quite how it varies like that but it does. Probably if I go the long way around the bends to avoid the potholes its further than if I go between the left edge of the road and the pothole.
After 30 miles, stop and start, yesterday, I wanted to spin my legs a bit. I found a cadence and stuck with it, staying in little ring the whole way around. I didn't feel in a hurry at all as I watched the rabbits dashing across the road and dodged a brace of pheasants so I was astonished that I was only 1 min & 19 seconds off my best time. All I can think is that I must be getting fitter. It was a great ride & my Giant feels better after having it apart and cleaning it in the bath last night. I don't have an outside hose & I live in a flat, the bath seems a good plan to me.
I have a nice loop from home to Wreningham, across Hethel Road, down the cyclepath by Lotus and back on St Thomas Road and into Wymondham, under the rail bridge and home. Its between 11.01 miles and 11.09 miles depending. Not sure quite how it varies like that but it does. Probably if I go the long way around the bends to avoid the potholes its further than if I go between the left edge of the road and the pothole.
After 30 miles, stop and start, yesterday, I wanted to spin my legs a bit. I found a cadence and stuck with it, staying in little ring the whole way around. I didn't feel in a hurry at all as I watched the rabbits dashing across the road and dodged a brace of pheasants so I was astonished that I was only 1 min & 19 seconds off my best time. All I can think is that I must be getting fitter. It was a great ride & my Giant feels better after having it apart and cleaning it in the bath last night. I don't have an outside hose & I live in a flat, the bath seems a good plan to me.
Edwards80
Über Member
- Location
- Stockport, UK
My 2 rides over the weekend were both races. 2 Day stage race in Blackpool. I got my ass thoroughly handed to me on both days. Only my 3rd race but still . . . I need to be doing a lot more riding
Spoked Wheels
Legendary Member
- Location
- Bournemouth
After suffering with a bad cold for a few days I took a 25 miler round trip to Cliffhanger Cafe in Highcliffe. I missed the sun of the last couple of weeks thought. Just when I remember to take a picture the sun was nowhere to be seen 
Came back home to a surprise BBQ for father's day. Thanks family, you made my day
Came back home to a surprise BBQ for father's day. Thanks family, you made my day
potsy
Rambler
- Location
- My Armchair
21 miles, did part of yesterdays ride but in the opposite direction, more surprisingly I didn't end up at Tatton park
Entrance to the airport tunnels, did I bunny hop it?
Entrance to the airport tunnels, did I bunny hop it?
- Location
- Shrewsbury, Shropshire
I did my first century today.
Now everything hurts (torso as well as legs - is this normal?)
After successfully doing my first metric century and first 75miler recently I wanted to push it to the next logical step, so was up early and out by 7.30am for a grand tour of North Shropshire.
I'd plotted a route that I thought was about 100 miles, but added in an extra loop to be certain. I started by heading south to Acton Burnell and Cressage, then turned north to Upton Magna then via the lanes to Market Drayton. From there I headed across to Whitchurch before joining NCN route 31 to Ellesmere. The plan was to head for Oswestry after this but I realised that it would take me well over the 100 miles so changed my route to head to West Felton and Knockin before rejoining the planned route at Melverley. The final leg was via Westbury and round Lyth Hill.
I would like to take this opportunity to state that this mornings BBC weather forecast was a blatant lie! They said it would be cloudy but dry with sunny intervals later in the afternoon. What actually happened was that from about Acton Burnell onwards I was dogged by frequent annoying showers. 
The idiots seemed to be out in force as well today. I've had 3 overtakes followed immediately by turning off.
An attempted overtake at a pinch point which suddenly turned into an emergency stop 
and numerous close passes.
Having got that off my chest, the rest of the ride was pretty good. I got onto plenty of roads I've never ridden before and been to a couple of places I've wanted to cycle to for ages.
Going from 75 to 100 miles was quite a big step, possibly a bit too big as I started to struggle around the 75 mile mark. At one point I seriously considered abandoning the ride and phoning for help. Stubbornness kicked in though and once past 80 miles I found a renewed strength. (Well, sort of. Lets just say I wasn't breaking any records climbing the hills.
)
The final tally was 103.01 miles at an average speed of 12.9mph. Really happy with that for a first attempt.
On the Attingham Estate.
I dropped in at my Aunt's on the way round. Been wanting to cycle over there for ages.
At Whitchurch, one of the Mercian Way markers.
This caught me by surprise at Whixall. I didn't realise we had any bascule bridges.
Down at The Mere, Ellesmere.
Also at Knockin.
The speedometer had just clicked over onto 100 miles at this point.
Now everything hurts (torso as well as legs - is this normal?)After successfully doing my first metric century and first 75miler recently I wanted to push it to the next logical step, so was up early and out by 7.30am for a grand tour of North Shropshire.
I'd plotted a route that I thought was about 100 miles, but added in an extra loop to be certain. I started by heading south to Acton Burnell and Cressage, then turned north to Upton Magna then via the lanes to Market Drayton. From there I headed across to Whitchurch before joining NCN route 31 to Ellesmere. The plan was to head for Oswestry after this but I realised that it would take me well over the 100 miles so changed my route to head to West Felton and Knockin before rejoining the planned route at Melverley. The final leg was via Westbury and round Lyth Hill.
I would like to take this opportunity to state that this mornings BBC weather forecast was a blatant lie!
They said it would be cloudy but dry with sunny intervals later in the afternoon. What actually happened was that from about Acton Burnell onwards I was dogged by frequent annoying showers. The idiots seemed to be out in force as well today. I've had 3 overtakes followed immediately by turning off.
An attempted overtake at a pinch point which suddenly turned into an emergency stop and numerous close passes.Having got that off my chest, the rest of the ride was pretty good. I got onto plenty of roads I've never ridden before and been to a couple of places I've wanted to cycle to for ages.
Going from 75 to 100 miles was quite a big step, possibly a bit too big as I started to struggle around the 75 mile mark. At one point I seriously considered abandoning the ride and phoning for help. Stubbornness kicked in though and once past 80 miles I found a renewed strength. (Well, sort of. Lets just say I wasn't breaking any records climbing the hills.
)The final tally was 103.01 miles at an average speed of 12.9mph. Really happy with that for a first attempt.
On the Attingham Estate.
I dropped in at my Aunt's on the way round. Been wanting to cycle over there for ages.
At Whitchurch, one of the Mercian Way markers.
This caught me by surprise at Whixall. I didn't realise we had any bascule bridges.
Down at The Mere, Ellesmere.
Also at Knockin.
The speedometer had just clicked over onto 100 miles at this point.
coffeejo
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- Location
- West Somerset
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