A nice 71 km ride to Chester & back, with a blustery return leg.
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John
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John
Your ride today.... (part 1)
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Born2die
Well-Known Member
- Location
- 8th c*****t town in the uk
Jut done a 27 mile loop to market bosworth and back time for lunch then off o the gym
Hill Wimp
Fair weathered,fair minded but easily persuaded.
I was hoping for a visual feast of photosI just extended the commute this morning into the rural countryside, it was nice (bright and sunny) and fresh so I did so without a sweatI looped into the wind, so although pace was slow I got blown into work
. Its turned wet this evening so I think I might take a shorter way home (I do need to divert to a supermarket for milk but its not a massive diversion).
HLaB
Marie Attoinette Fan
I was hoping for a visual feast of photos
Best I can do:
http://goo.gl/maps/NIyL7
http://goo.gl/maps/vbxkA
http://goo.gl/maps/zJmM7
http://goo.gl/maps/yBrud
http://goo.gl/maps/LdJQv
http://goo.gl/maps/yBW6s
Peteaud
Veteran
- Location
- South Somerset
Todays route was almost the same as saturdays but anticlockwise and with an added bit half way round.
Got a weird puncture at Ilton and ended up having to use the spare tube. It looks like the valve has been torn by the rock or flint i hit??
Puncture fixed (CO2wins again) and it was onwards towards the Levels and North Curry
Before crossing the Taunton Canal and heading back south alongside the M5
Back down past Taunton Golf course and around Taunton to cross the A358 by the Nags Head pub (the safe place to cross)
Back into Chard via the Stop Line.
All in 37 miles, 1 nutty horse who was dancing about all over the road, 1 suicidal squirrel and a dragon fly bouncing of my hand!!!
Even turned out sunny
Got a weird puncture at Ilton and ended up having to use the spare tube. It looks like the valve has been torn by the rock or flint i hit??
Puncture fixed (CO2wins again) and it was onwards towards the Levels and North Curry
Before crossing the Taunton Canal and heading back south alongside the M5
Back down past Taunton Golf course and around Taunton to cross the A358 by the Nags Head pub (the safe place to cross)
Back into Chard via the Stop Line.
All in 37 miles, 1 nutty horse who was dancing about all over the road, 1 suicidal squirrel and a dragon fly bouncing of my hand!!!
Even turned out sunny
- Location
- Essex
Personal achievement today was getting up old church hill which leads to the church at langdon hills.
It's not so much the height but the steepness,some parts i believe are 13%gradient
I tried on a hybrid a few years ago but failed.
Once i got to the top lovely descent down south hill at 40 mph
.http://www.strava.com/activities/83226180
It's not so much the height but the steepness,some parts i believe are 13%gradient
I tried on a hybrid a few years ago but failed.
Once i got to the top lovely descent down south hill at 40 mph
.http://www.strava.com/activities/83226180
BigonaBianchi
Yes I can, Yes I am, Yes I did...Repeat.
- Location
- Iskele TRNC & Mordor UK
once around the town on the bianchi
once to the supermarket on the peugot
once to the docter on the galaxy
once to the supermarket on the peugot
once to the docter on the galaxy
- Location
- Shrewsbury, Shropshire
As some of you may have heard there was a bit of a bike race coming through my area today so I headed off to Market Drayton to have a look.
After getting in a mood due to things not going to plan and me leaving the house 15 minutes late the ride itself went quite smoothly. I went out past the New Meadow (football ground) and headed to Atcham where I turned towards Upton Magna. Then down the lanes through Rodington Heath and onto the main road to High Ercall and to Stoke Heath via Eaton upton Tern and Stoke on Tern. A quick run up the A41 for a bit (not very keen on that) and finally finished up at a village called Longslow which looked good for viewing on the map as the riders would have to negotiate a series of S-bends.
Despite setting out late I made up the time en route (in spite of a blustery cross wind) so had plenty of time to look around and pick my spot.
The entourage starts coming through up to half an hour before the riders with plenty of police bikes to make sure the road is clear. The police riders were also having a bit of a laugh with the crowds and getting them in the mood, which was nice.
When the two groups came through (there was a breakaway group with approx 2.5 minutes lead) they were shifting a bit so it was practically impossible to tell who was who. I just pointed the camera and got off as many shots as I could. They've mostly come out okay.
I then faced the return home. Getting back into Market Drayton was slow due to all the crowds and the held up traffic dispersing. I ended up in a part of town I didn't know and had to navigate by guesswork - that actually worked okay.
The route back was mostly the reverse of the way out, except that I headed to Condover and Lyth Hill to add a few miles. The wind was stronger and wasn't helping on the way back so the journey was quite a bit slower. (I did still manage to catch two other riders on the way back and had a nice chat with one of them)
When nearly home I realised I'd have done over 60 miles but not quite 100km by the finish, so an extra figure-of-eight loop was added in the village to get the mileage where I wanted it.
62.4 miles this trip at 14mph average overall and although tired, my legs don't feel as bad as after Saturday's ride.
The spot I picked to watch from.
I was impressed with how many outriders they had to keep the road clear.
I wonder who they are supporting?
Arrival of the breakaway group.....
...and a couple of minutes later, here comes the main peloton.
Lunch stop on the way home. The elephant grass is doing well.
Near Upton Magna - archery butts set up ready for later.
After getting in a mood due to things not going to plan and me leaving the house 15 minutes late the ride itself went quite smoothly. I went out past the New Meadow (football ground) and headed to Atcham where I turned towards Upton Magna. Then down the lanes through Rodington Heath and onto the main road to High Ercall and to Stoke Heath via Eaton upton Tern and Stoke on Tern. A quick run up the A41 for a bit (not very keen on that) and finally finished up at a village called Longslow which looked good for viewing on the map as the riders would have to negotiate a series of S-bends.
Despite setting out late I made up the time en route (in spite of a blustery cross wind) so had plenty of time to look around and pick my spot.
The entourage starts coming through up to half an hour before the riders with plenty of police bikes to make sure the road is clear. The police riders were also having a bit of a laugh with the crowds and getting them in the mood, which was nice.
When the two groups came through (there was a breakaway group with approx 2.5 minutes lead) they were shifting a bit so it was practically impossible to tell who was who. I just pointed the camera and got off as many shots as I could. They've mostly come out okay.
I then faced the return home. Getting back into Market Drayton was slow due to all the crowds and the held up traffic dispersing. I ended up in a part of town I didn't know and had to navigate by guesswork - that actually worked okay.
The route back was mostly the reverse of the way out, except that I headed to Condover and Lyth Hill to add a few miles. The wind was stronger and wasn't helping on the way back so the journey was quite a bit slower. (I did still manage to catch two other riders on the way back and had a nice chat with one of them)
When nearly home I realised I'd have done over 60 miles but not quite 100km by the finish, so an extra figure-of-eight loop was added in the village to get the mileage where I wanted it.
62.4 miles this trip at 14mph average overall and although tired, my legs don't feel as bad as after Saturday's ride.
The spot I picked to watch from.
I was impressed with how many outriders they had to keep the road clear.
I wonder who they are supporting?
Arrival of the breakaway group.....
...and a couple of minutes later, here comes the main peloton.
Lunch stop on the way home. The elephant grass is doing well.
Near Upton Magna - archery butts set up ready for later.
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Glow worm
Legendary Member
- Location
- Near Newmarket
All I can say is phew! And 
. Just 3 miles today, but the best 3 miles of the year. After some enforced saddle leave for two weeks (caused by thigh muscle pains), managed a pain free ride just now - to the barbers in the next village, then a quick circuit of my own on the way back, just to make sure. Should be OK now for a few months - I'm sure Mrs G will be pleased there'll be a lot less moping about the place now! Good to be back.
. Just 3 miles today, but the best 3 miles of the year. After some enforced saddle leave for two weeks (caused by thigh muscle pains), managed a pain free ride just now - to the barbers in the next village, then a quick circuit of my own on the way back, just to make sure. Should be OK now for a few months - I'm sure Mrs G will be pleased there'll be a lot less moping about the place now! Good to be back. 
Saluki
World class procrastinator
- Location
- ...Norwich over the water.
Hmmm, archery in a cross wind. My favorite.
Great pics RP
Great pics RP
Wayne Tully
Senior Member
Fantastic pictures.
I put my road bike back together, odd wheels and odd tyres but nice to get back on, did 23KM in an hour. Nice weather again.
Then this evening tried to go out with the wife but the light beat us got 11KM in.
I put my road bike back together, odd wheels and odd tyres but nice to get back on, did 23KM in an hour. Nice weather again.
Then this evening tried to go out with the wife but the light beat us got 11KM in.
mooseracer
Guru
- Location
- Nr Bristol
After 3 days off due to the weather and that thing called work I had a great ride today - 66 mile loop around Malmesbury, Tetbury, Nailsworth and Wotton-under-Edge, was feeling ok so went on and did a smaller loop to take the miles up to 105 in 6thrs 40. Pretty chilly and a pain of a wind but a thoroughly enjoyable ride nonetheless.
First century ride for me in over 20 years so I think that almost counts as my first fullstop.
First century ride for me in over 20 years so I think that almost counts as my first fullstop.
i hate hills
Its my day to be brilliant
As some of you may have heard there was a bit of a bike race coming through my area today so I headed off to Market Drayton to have a look.
After getting in a mood due to things not going to plan and me leaving the house 15 minutes late the ride itself went quite smoothly. I went out past the New Meadow (football ground) and headed to Atcham where I turned towards Upton Magna. Then down the lanes through Rodington Heath and onto the main road to High Ercall and to Stoke Heath via Eaton upton Tern and Stoke on Tern. A quick run up the A41 for a bit (not very keen on that) and finally finished up at a village called Longslow which looked good for viewing on the map as the riders would have to negotiate a series of S-bends.
Despite setting out late I made up the time en route (in spite of a blustery cross wind) so had plenty of time to look around and pick my spot.
The entourage starts coming through up to half an hour before the riders with plenty of police bikes to make sure the road is clear. The police riders were also having a bit of a laugh with the crowds and getting them in the mood, which was nice.
When the two groups came through (there was a breakaway group with approx 2.5 minutes lead) they were shifting a bit so it was practically impossible to tell who was who. I just pointed the camera and got off as many shots as I could. They've mostly come out okay.
I then faced the return home. Getting back into Market Drayton was slow due to all the crowds and the held up traffic dispersing. I ended up in a part of town I didn't know and had to navigate by guesswork - that actually worked okay.
The route back was mostly the reverse of the way out, except that I headed to Condover and Lyth Hill to add a few miles. The wind was stronger and wasn't helping on the way back so the journey was quite a bit slower. (I did still manage to catch two other riders on the way back and had a nice chat with one of them)
When nearly home I realised I'd have done over 60 miles but not quite 100km by the finish, so an extra figure-of-eight loop was added in the village to get the mileage where I wanted it.
62.4 miles this trip at 14mph average overall and although tired, my legs don't feel as bad as after Saturday's ride.
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The spot I picked to watch from.
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I was impressed with how many outriders they had to keep the road clear.
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I wonder who they are supporting?
View attachment 29488
Arrival of the breakaway group.....
View attachment 29489
...and a couple of minutes later, here comes the main peloton.
View attachment 29492
Lunch stop on the way home. The elephant grass is doing well.
View attachment 29493
Near Upton Magna - archery butts set up ready for later.
Nice report and pics Phil.As some of you may have heard there was a bit of a bike race coming through my area today so I headed off to Market Drayton to have a look.
After getting in a mood due to things not going to plan and me leaving the house 15 minutes late the ride itself went quite smoothly. I went out past the New Meadow (football ground) and headed to Atcham where I turned towards Upton Magna. Then down the lanes through Rodington Heath and onto the main road to High Ercall and to Stoke Heath via Eaton upton Tern and Stoke on Tern. A quick run up the A41 for a bit (not very keen on that) and finally finished up at a village called Longslow which looked good for viewing on the map as the riders would have to negotiate a series of S-bends.
Despite setting out late I made up the time en route (in spite of a blustery cross wind) so had plenty of time to look around and pick my spot.
The entourage starts coming through up to half an hour before the riders with plenty of police bikes to make sure the road is clear. The police riders were also having a bit of a laugh with the crowds and getting them in the mood, which was nice.
When the two groups came through (there was a breakaway group with approx 2.5 minutes lead) they were shifting a bit so it was practically impossible to tell who was who. I just pointed the camera and got off as many shots as I could. They've mostly come out okay.
I then faced the return home. Getting back into Market Drayton was slow due to all the crowds and the held up traffic dispersing. I ended up in a part of town I didn't know and had to navigate by guesswork - that actually worked okay.
The route back was mostly the reverse of the way out, except that I headed to Condover and Lyth Hill to add a few miles. The wind was stronger and wasn't helping on the way back so the journey was quite a bit slower. (I did still manage to catch two other riders on the way back and had a nice chat with one of them)
When nearly home I realised I'd have done over 60 miles but not quite 100km by the finish, so an extra figure-of-eight loop was added in the village to get the mileage where I wanted it.
62.4 miles this trip at 14mph average overall and although tired, my legs don't feel as bad as after Saturday's ride.
View attachment 29485
The spot I picked to watch from.
View attachment 29486
I was impressed with how many outriders they had to keep the road clear.
View attachment 29487
I wonder who they are supporting?
View attachment 29488
Arrival of the breakaway group.....
View attachment 29489
...and a couple of minutes later, here comes the main peloton.
View attachment 29492
Lunch stop on the way home. The elephant grass is doing well.
View attachment 29493
Near Upton Magna - archery butts set up ready for later.
i hate hills
Its my day to be brilliant
Hardly worth posting this but a wee cheeky 5 miler on the mtb before tea. Still windy and cold up here and supposed to be raining tomorrow.
derrick
The Glue that binds us together.
- Location
- On the edge of London
22 mile night ride with the other half and a couple of club members, was a nice ride a couple of them had not done the route before, but they all enjoyed the ride, and nobody complained about the hills. a very pleasant evening, night of tomorrow as it's club night might have a drink or two.
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