toptom
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It was a really good ride great route tired now
Your ride today.... (part 1)
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- Shrewsbury, Shropshire
A ride of two halves for me today. As @gavgav has already described, the first half did not go at all according to plan. He, Doug and I set out with the intention of doing a 30 mile ride, and the first couple of miles were great, however on the road to Condover, just under 2 miles after I'd set out I noticed the back end of the bike felt rather on the bouncy side.
Looking down it was clear that there was little pressure left in the tyre, but fortunately I was just passing the layby here so pulled in.
As already mentioned, the tube looked as though it was perishing and had numerous splits appearing, one of which went right through. Obviously a repair was going to be a non starter so I broke out the spare tube. It was fitted and pumped up in a few minutes and I was just refitting the panniers when there was a pop, hissss and I had a flat tyre again.
I pulled it all apart again and found that the patch previously fitted had burst right in the centre. I've never had this happen before.
Putting it down to a faulty patch, I carefully peeled off the remains and fitted a new patch and built everything up. Once again, I'd just got full pressure in the tyre when there was a pop, hisssss.
By this time we'd been at the side of the road for about 30-35 minutes, so I suggested that Doug and Gav continue the ride. I'd try one more repair and would follow if it worked or head home if not. I didn't see the point of spoiling their trip coz of my duff tube.
They headed off and I started the repair. It was exactly the same thing again - the patch had burst right in the centre.
I carefully checked the tyre and wheel for anything sharp (nothing found) and reluctantly tried putting a patch on a patch to at least get mobile. This time I only got to approx 20psi before there was a hisssss again.
There was nothing for it but to walk home. At least it was only 2 miles.
The walk wasn't great. It's really slow walking with a flat tyre and to make things worse, the tyre rolled off the rim and jammed in the brakes.
Knowing I'd never trust this tube again, I tried cutting it in two and tying the ends so I could have enough pressure in to wheel the bike. This wasn't entirely successful as it didn't hold pressure very well. On the third stop to pump it up again, there was a bang like a gunshot and the tyre went completely flat.
This is officially an ex-tube!
I covered 3.79 miles at an average of 4.7mph. Alright all things considered.
After a bite to eat I swapped bikes and headed into town. I knew by this point that the others had passed Wroxeter, so I didn't have much chance of seeing them before Uffington.
In the event I was able to press on pretty well and met them at Downton, whereupon we decided to drop in to the Corbet Arms at Uffington for a pint. This was very pleasant (when we eventually got served - they were doing a good trade) except for the wasps Gavgav has already mentioned.
On the way back Doug got a bit keen and missed the junction to head back towards Gav's. I chased after him but by this time he was completely out of sight, so I had to phone him.
After eventually parting with Gav, Doug was starting to flag. He isn't used to long distances so he was uncomfortable on the saddle (though he reckons the shorts were causing the discomfort rather than the saddle itself) and lacking energy. The trip back therefore wasn't the fastest ever, though we did still manage to overtake another rider.
I noticed on the way back that Halfords was still open so I dropped in for some more tubes before we tackled the last leg.
I did 17.8 miles at an average of 11.8mph. Doug's final total was 33.7 at an average of 10.7 mph.
A Thornycroft Antar leads the slow march home for all the holidaymakers returning from Wales. The queue stretched beyond Ford, about 8 miles away, at its peak.
Looking down it was clear that there was little pressure left in the tyre, but fortunately I was just passing the layby here so pulled in.As already mentioned, the tube looked as though it was perishing and had numerous splits appearing, one of which went right through. Obviously a repair was going to be a non starter so I broke out the spare tube. It was fitted and pumped up in a few minutes and I was just refitting the panniers when there was a pop, hissss and I had a flat tyre again.
I pulled it all apart again and found that the patch previously fitted had burst right in the centre. I've never had this happen before.Putting it down to a faulty patch, I carefully peeled off the remains and fitted a new patch and built everything up. Once again, I'd just got full pressure in the tyre when there was a pop, hisssss.
By this time we'd been at the side of the road for about 30-35 minutes, so I suggested that Doug and Gav continue the ride. I'd try one more repair and would follow if it worked or head home if not. I didn't see the point of spoiling their trip coz of my duff tube.They headed off and I started the repair. It was exactly the same thing again - the patch had burst right in the centre.
I carefully checked the tyre and wheel for anything sharp (nothing found) and reluctantly tried putting a patch on a patch to at least get mobile. This time I only got to approx 20psi before there was a hisssss again. There was nothing for it but to walk home. At least it was only 2 miles.The walk wasn't great. It's really slow walking with a flat tyre and to make things worse, the tyre rolled off the rim and jammed in the brakes.
Knowing I'd never trust this tube again, I tried cutting it in two and tying the ends so I could have enough pressure in to wheel the bike. This wasn't entirely successful as it didn't hold pressure very well. On the third stop to pump it up again, there was a bang like a gunshot and the tyre went completely flat. This is officially an ex-tube!I covered 3.79 miles at an average of 4.7mph. Alright all things considered.
After a bite to eat I swapped bikes and headed into town. I knew by this point that the others had passed Wroxeter, so I didn't have much chance of seeing them before Uffington.
In the event I was able to press on pretty well and met them at Downton, whereupon we decided to drop in to the Corbet Arms at Uffington for a pint. This was very pleasant (when we eventually got served - they were doing a good trade) except for the wasps Gavgav has already mentioned.
On the way back Doug got a bit keen and missed the junction to head back towards Gav's. I chased after him but by this time he was completely out of sight, so I had to phone him.
After eventually parting with Gav, Doug was starting to flag. He isn't used to long distances so he was uncomfortable on the saddle (though he reckons the shorts were causing the discomfort rather than the saddle itself) and lacking energy. The trip back therefore wasn't the fastest ever, though we did still manage to overtake another rider.
I noticed on the way back that Halfords was still open so I dropped in for some more tubes before we tackled the last leg.
I did 17.8 miles at an average of 11.8mph. Doug's final total was 33.7 at an average of 10.7 mph.
A Thornycroft Antar leads the slow march home for all the holidaymakers returning from Wales. The queue stretched beyond Ford, about 8 miles away, at its peak.
Accy cyclist
Legendary Member
- Location
- The hills of Accrington
Too hot(87F)yesterday afternoon for a ride around these parts so i waited till early evening. This is Accrington i'm on about not anywhere warm!
I had to cut my ride short as the nights are drawing in,as they say,but the experience of cycling in 75F in the evening and not a sniff of a breeze as well made my ride one to remember!
I had to cut my ride short as the nights are drawing in,as they say,but the experience of cycling in 75F in the evening and not a sniff of a breeze as well made my ride one to remember!
Rustybucket
Veteran
- Location
- South Coast
My knees are killing today, no riding for me this week. I think the long ride has done me In
Cush
Veteran
- Location
- North Cumbria but still a Geordie
Finally got round to doing a ride I'd been aiming to do for a while - Home to Hartside (add back)...riding out from Carlisle to pick up the fellside road, and then back via the Eden and Pettrill valleys. Hartside was in cloud, so I didn't hang around too long: just long enough for a cuppa and a chunk of Mars Bar Cake
Must admit I would have been tempted to cut across to Wetheral and over the viaduct rather than go to Low Crosby. Often used the cafe car park but never been in the Cafe for years.
vernon
Harder than Ronnie Pickering
- Location
- Meanwood, Leeds
Not so much a day ride but a three day ride from Morecambe to Bridlington on a modified Way of the Roses route. 155 miles from Saturday lunchtime to Tuesday lunchtime. Celebrated my arrival with a pie in the old town. What a great butcher. After selling me the pie he made me a mug of tea to enjoy on the bench on the other side of the street.
SatNavSaysStraightOn
Changed hemispheres!
- Location
- ɐᴉlɐɹʇsn∀ 'ɐɹɹǝquɐƆ
The 'I have to get fitter for JOGLE' morning rides continue with my cycling part way into work with my OH (his work) - today it was more like escorting the blind - his new rear light has not turned up yet, so he does not have one and it was a very misty start to the day. And it is now offical I am faster downhill than my OH since the new chainset. After several descents, when he had finally caught me up again I was questioned as to how many teeth my top chainring now has... My OH is on a max 50/12 where as I have 52/11 and I was apparently leaving him behind 
despite his natural sprint ability and my natural endurance ability (I'm a distance person, he's a hills person both with cycling and mountaineering). Now to work on the rest of my speed... (lack of 
). So the morning madness continues and the averages were higher though I am still not that quick compared to a lot of others here (but am trying very hard to get off the steriods I am on, which is not helping matters), neither is the result of the 2nd ride today...
Then it was a case of get home, ring Dr's for an appointment and 'can you get here for...' errr.... and a mad sprint 6.5 miles to the dr's to have it confirmed that since Bournemouth 2 weeks ago I have had a chest infection and am now sounding like someone who has smoked for 80 years depsite never smoking and only being half that age.
Now back onto higher dose of steriods and antibiotics... fingers crossed it clears quickly because at the end of next week - well you all know. Then some shopping errands to be done and a calm considered ride home where I was complimented by another cyclist (velomobilist?) whilst I waited for a certain set of traffic lights (which doesn't see cyclists but is on a timer system) up and over the mainline railway to change to green. Apparently not too many cyclists stop there according to him - I can understand why, but I can hardly moan at drivers if... and i did have to shout at one to get his attention today when he though turning right across the gap in the cars was a good idea, only problem was I was that gap! He got angry with me (most likely out of embarrassment), but I would rather deal with an angry WVM than be waiting for a ambulance to turn up.
http://www.strava.com/activities/77855425 40km 1hr 45mins (though my tripmeter & garmin state an average of 22.8kph, strava says 22.4kph)
http://www.strava.com/activities/77877666 23.3km 1hr 4 mins (21.7kph tripmeter & garmin).
Now to get the house clean in time for our guests this evening. LEJOGers are staying the night (via warmshowers).
despite his natural sprint ability and my natural endurance ability (I'm a distance person, he's a hills person both with cycling and mountaineering). Now to work on the rest of my speed... (lack of ). So the morning madness continues and the averages were higher though I am still not that quick compared to a lot of others here (but am trying very hard to get off the steriods I am on, which is not helping matters), neither is the result of the 2nd ride today...Then it was a case of get home, ring Dr's for an appointment and 'can you get here for...' errr.... and a mad sprint 6.5 miles to the dr's to have it confirmed that since Bournemouth 2 weeks ago I have had a chest infection and am now sounding like someone who has smoked for 80 years depsite never smoking and only being half that age.
Now back onto higher dose of steriods and antibiotics... fingers crossed it clears quickly because at the end of next week - well you all know. Then some shopping errands to be done and a calm considered ride home where I was complimented by another cyclist (velomobilist?) whilst I waited for a certain set of traffic lights (which doesn't see cyclists but is on a timer system) up and over the mainline railway to change to green. Apparently not too many cyclists stop there according to him - I can understand why, but I can hardly moan at drivers if... and i did have to shout at one to get his attention today when he though turning right across the gap in the cars was a good idea, only problem was I was that gap! He got angry with me (most likely out of embarrassment), but I would rather deal with an angry WVM than be waiting for a ambulance to turn up.http://www.strava.com/activities/77855425 40km 1hr 45mins (though my tripmeter & garmin state an average of 22.8kph, strava says 22.4kph)
http://www.strava.com/activities/77877666 23.3km 1hr 4 mins (21.7kph tripmeter & garmin).
Now to get the house clean in time for our guests this evening. LEJOGers are staying the night (via warmshowers).
BigonaBianchi
Yes I can, Yes I am, Yes I did...Repeat.
- Location
- Iskele TRNC & Mordor UK
50 miles today in lovely sunshine and light winds. Up to cuckfield from the coast, then along into Hawards heath then out to Worlds End…
…yes apparently the world really does end in Burgess hill…..then back via Ditchling Beacon and Brighton.
There was aherd of cows on the loose at one point holding up traffic, the farmers were trying to round them up while the numpties sat and fumed in their tin cans..
The bike just purred under me and I cruised around. The beacon was a lot easier than I had anticipated today, in fact I think the hill down at Duncton is worse. The views from the top are beautiful though and well worse the climb.
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From the top of the beacon you can see the Amex stadium where Brighton hove albion live…it looks better from up there than from falmer lol!
The ride had been perfect until brighton where the usual numpty drivers excelled themselves ..I had to laugh!
View: http://youtu.be/Wa96RB7BzBI
Then back along the coastal road and home for lunch!
…yes apparently the world really does end in Burgess hill…..then back via Ditchling Beacon and Brighton.
There was aherd of cows on the loose at one point holding up traffic, the farmers were trying to round them up while the numpties sat and fumed in their tin cans..
The bike just purred under me and I cruised around. The beacon was a lot easier than I had anticipated today, in fact I think the hill down at Duncton is worse. The views from the top are beautiful though and well worse the climb.
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[/URL[/U]]From the top of the beacon you can see the Amex stadium where Brighton hove albion live…it looks better from up there than from falmer lol!
The ride had been perfect until brighton where the usual numpty drivers excelled themselves ..I had to laugh!
View: http://youtu.be/Wa96RB7BzBI
Then back along the coastal road and home for lunch!
numbnuts
Legendary Member
- Location
- Gone over the hill and far away
I did 31 miles today
Old Plodder
Living at the top of a steep 2 mile climb
- Location
- Surrey/Hants border
Best to take a couple of days rest, then have a gentle 'recovery ride' mid week, you'll feel better for it.
SatNavSaysStraightOn
Changed hemispheres!
- Location
- ɐᴉlɐɹʇsn∀ 'ɐɹɹǝquɐƆ
@BigonaBianchi has reminded me, I too had to wait for a herd of cows today whilst they crossed the road - luckily they had already been milked so the road was cleaner than it could have been (see I do get some good luck from time to time!)
(see I do get some good luck from time to time!)
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That had crossed my mind, but hoiking the bike over the railway bridge at the station, then across the viaduct is too much like hard work... plus it's a nice warm up on the flat out through Crosby
If you have 19 minutes to kill then here is my ride from the bank holiday.
View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYHyJNK24TM
View: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYHyJNK24TM
- Location
- Shrewsbury, Shropshire
I get a message saying the video is private.
theloafer
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- newton aycliffe
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