Dave 123
Legendary Member
- Location
- Cambridgeshire alps
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Your ride today....
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- Location
- Shrewsbury, Shropshire
After spending most of the day fettling yesterday I took the knockabout bike out for a shakedown ride this morning.
I quite enjoyed the route I did last time I got this bike out so repeated the first 2/3rds of it this time but then took a faster way back after that. The bike feels great but the first three miles brought a close pass from a lorry that squeezed past me when there was already another lorry coming the other way
followed shortly afterwards by a van overtaking on a hump-backed bridge that leads directly into a blind right hander. This one came close enough for me to slap the side - which I did. Unbelieveable!
Thankfully after that things calmed down and it turned into a pleasant ride throughb Condover, Longnor, Hollyhurst, across the A49 and doubling back along the lane through Dudgeley and on to Walkmills. I encountered a couple of horses with riders along these bits of lane and did my bit for cyclist-equestrian relations. There was also a large artic and fortunately enough room for me to get out of their way.
At Wilderley there was an unusual amount of traffic and at Pulverbatch I found another cyclist walking up the hill to the village. I paused to check he was alright and we ended up having a short chat. He's taking the hills easy having had a quadruple heart bypass and gone from being given months to live to being told he could now make 100. He might have been pushing up this hill but he wasn't holding back with the distance - he was heading for Montgomery and Bishop's Castle on this trip. Chapeau sir!
At Pulverbatch I took the main road to Longden Common getting some good speed on the long downhill (31.6 mph just before the village) then changed my mind about turning off and stuck with this road through Longden before finally taking a right before Annscroft and climbing up Lyth Hill. The view from the top was good as always then I took the rough track across the hill. The flood is back again - someone really needs to recut those drainage channels.
24.9 miles at 12.9 mph average. The bike behaved very well (just a couple of minor adjustments needed to the drivetrain) and I really like the butterfly bar as it puts me into a more comfortable riding position.
It's not often that crossing the railway coincides with a train coming past and the camera being ready.
Looking across to Caer Caradoc from the lane near Dudgeley Farm.
Near Smethcott and looking at Lyth Hill in the distance.
And at Lyth Hill looking back towards the Stretton Hills. The spot the previous photo was taken from is somewhere over to the right of the picture.
I quite enjoyed the route I did last time I got this bike out so repeated the first 2/3rds of it this time but then took a faster way back after that. The bike feels great but the first three miles brought a close pass from a lorry that squeezed past me when there was already another lorry coming the other way
followed shortly afterwards by a van overtaking on a hump-backed bridge that leads directly into a blind right hander. This one came close enough for me to slap the side - which I did. Unbelieveable!Thankfully after that things calmed down and it turned into a pleasant ride throughb Condover, Longnor, Hollyhurst, across the A49 and doubling back along the lane through Dudgeley and on to Walkmills. I encountered a couple of horses with riders along these bits of lane and did my bit for cyclist-equestrian relations. There was also a large artic and fortunately enough room for me to get out of their way.
At Wilderley there was an unusual amount of traffic and at Pulverbatch I found another cyclist walking up the hill to the village. I paused to check he was alright and we ended up having a short chat. He's taking the hills easy having had a quadruple heart bypass and gone from being given months to live to being told he could now make 100. He might have been pushing up this hill but he wasn't holding back with the distance - he was heading for Montgomery and Bishop's Castle on this trip. Chapeau sir!
At Pulverbatch I took the main road to Longden Common getting some good speed on the long downhill (31.6 mph just before the village) then changed my mind about turning off and stuck with this road through Longden before finally taking a right before Annscroft and climbing up Lyth Hill. The view from the top was good as always then I took the rough track across the hill. The flood is back again - someone really needs to recut those drainage channels.
24.9 miles at 12.9 mph average. The bike behaved very well (just a couple of minor adjustments needed to the drivetrain) and I really like the butterfly bar as it puts me into a more comfortable riding position.
It's not often that crossing the railway coincides with a train coming past and the camera being ready.
Looking across to Caer Caradoc from the lane near Dudgeley Farm.
Near Smethcott and looking at Lyth Hill in the distance.
And at Lyth Hill looking back towards the Stretton Hills. The spot the previous photo was taken from is somewhere over to the right of the picture.
Arjimlad
Tights of Cydonia
- Location
- South Glos
After spending most of the day fettling yesterday I took the knockabout bike out for a shakedown ride this morning.
I quite enjoyed the route I did last time I got this bike out so repeated the first 2/3rds of it this time but then took a faster way back after that. The bike feels great but the first three miles brought a close pass from a lorry that squeezed past me when there was already another lorry coming the other way
Thankfully after that things calmed down and it turned into a pleasant ride throughb Condover, Longnor, Hollyhurst, across the A49 and doubling back along the lane through Dudgeley and on to Walkmills. I encountered a couple of horses with riders along these bits of lane and did my bit for cyclist-equestrian relations. There was also a large artic and fortunately enough room for me to get out of their way.
At Wilderley there was an unusual amount of traffic and at Pulverbatch I found another cyclist walking up the hill to the village. I paused to check he was alright and we ended up having a short chat. He's taking the hills easy having had a quadruple heart bypass and gone from being given months to live to being told he could now make 100. He might have been pushing up this hill but he wasn't holding back with the distance - he was heading for Montgomery and Bishop's Castle on this trip. Chapeau sir!
At Pulverbatch I took the main road to Longden Common getting some good speed on the long downhill (31.6 mph just before the village) then changed my mind about turning off and stuck with this road through Longden before finally taking a right before Annscroft and climbing up Lyth Hill. The view from the top was good as always then I took the rough track across the hill. The flood is back again - someone really needs to recut those drainage channels.
24.9 miles at 12.9 mph average. The bike behaved very well (just a couple of minor adjustments needed to the drivetrain) and I really like the butterfly bar as it puts me into a more comfortable riding position.
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It's not often that crossing the railway coincides with a train coming past and the camera being ready.
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Looking across to Caer Caradoc from the lane near Dudgeley Farm.
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Near Smethcott and looking at Lyth Hill in the distance.
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And at Lyth Hill looking back towards the Stretton Hills. The spot the previous photo was taken from is somewhere over to the right of the picture.
Your adventures bring back happy memories of the Longmynd Hike which I did four times in my 30s. Must get back up there sometime & see it all in daylight !
- Location
- The TerrorVortex
Started the day with a pannier laden commute. After work, a selection of trains to Great Yarmouth and a quick ride round to find the B&B. Tomorrow I'm riding up the coast in the morning, then hitting the roller coasters later 
Mr Celine
Discordian
- Location
- Waxing my moustache
First ride for over a week apart from commutes as whenever I get home it starts raining.
Today it was windy with a bit of smirr mixed in but not enough to put me off.
I think I had a rant in May about the lack of advance warning of Drygrange bridge over the River Tweed being closed. It turned out there was a sign but it was positioned in a driver's eyeline not a cyclist's. Anyway, repairs are now complete, the bridge is open and the new deck looks very smart.
The map...
flatwards 26 miles upwards 1950 feet average speed 15.7 mph.
Today it was windy with a bit of smirr mixed in but not enough to put me off.
I think I had a rant in May about the lack of advance warning of Drygrange bridge over the River Tweed being closed. It turned out there was a sign but it was positioned in a driver's eyeline not a cyclist's. Anyway, repairs are now complete, the bridge is open and the new deck looks very smart.
The map...
flatwards 26 miles upwards 1950 feet average speed 15.7 mph.
Dave 123
Legendary Member
- Location
- Cambridgeshire alps
A spin up the Plymouth valley today. I did make a detour into Cann wood, but came out after a while as I didn’t know what direction the trail was running. I didn’t fancy a head on collision!
So I went up to Yelverton and then onto the old RAF Harrowbeer airfield.
Back down the Plym valley again.
20 odd miles
https://www.strava.com/activities/1780609297
So I went up to Yelverton and then onto the old RAF Harrowbeer airfield.
Back down the Plym valley again.
20 odd miles
https://www.strava.com/activities/1780609297
twentysix by twentyfive
Clinging on tightly
- Location
- Over the Hill
I was late this morning. Quite a struggle to get going. Steve E and Sara P had left without me. I almost headed back home. Something made me ride on and then up the road I could see two riders who looked a likely pair. I struggled on and on the drop over Peachfield Common I was able to close a good chunk of the gap. The red lights at the 3 Counties did the rest for me. John G, Jules H, Margaret PR, Pete M and Rob A were waiting in Upton and despite my earlier tardiness we were only a couple of minutes late.
The call was Trumpet by the "shorter" route. Some of these roads would be new for Steve, Rob and John. It was a fairly standard run to Brooms Green and not long after Rob had a flat. Sorted the "new" roads began as we tracked north by Leddington for Falcon Lane and The Nest cafe at Trumpet. It was busier than I've ever seen. Nest Fest was occuring and had attracted lots of folks. Nevertheless extra staff efficiently served our orders as chats flowed.
Margaret had to get back so headed off on a main road bash. John did something similar but despite advice was taking a longer route around to Bosbury. The rest of us took the straightforward route over Munsley which would have dropped John just short of his desire. Steve and Rob headed off over the Wellington Heath climb for The Wyche while the four remainers went by Coddington and into the lanes by Longley Green to the north of the Hills. Nice social outing today and I'm surprised that the "shorter" route was a standard 50 miles.
The call was Trumpet by the "shorter" route. Some of these roads would be new for Steve, Rob and John. It was a fairly standard run to Brooms Green and not long after Rob had a flat. Sorted the "new" roads began as we tracked north by Leddington for Falcon Lane and The Nest cafe at Trumpet. It was busier than I've ever seen. Nest Fest was occuring and had attracted lots of folks. Nevertheless extra staff efficiently served our orders as chats flowed.
Margaret had to get back so headed off on a main road bash. John did something similar but despite advice was taking a longer route around to Bosbury. The rest of us took the straightforward route over Munsley which would have dropped John just short of his desire. Steve and Rob headed off over the Wellington Heath climb for The Wyche while the four remainers went by Coddington and into the lanes by Longley Green to the north of the Hills. Nice social outing today and I'm surprised that the "shorter" route was a standard 50 miles.
Heltor Chasca
Out-riding the Black Dog
Long story short, but due to a mix up with dates we had to leave our campsite a day earlier than expected. However due to only finding out after lunch we only left just after 15:00. With the kids I managed to get us 30km down the road towards our next destination. Kamoot was a god send, but I didn’t bother translating the campsite write up. So here we are this evening, sat in the middle of a giant naturist campsite 
@numbnuts we are doing just fine. In fact can’t do better. We’ve been brought country soup, bread, sausages, coffee and chocolate. Never come across hospitality like it. In fact I had the courage to muck in I’ll tell you. No photos. Sorry. Not bad for an introvert.
@numbnuts we are doing just fine. In fact can’t do better. We’ve been brought country soup, bread, sausages, coffee and chocolate. Never come across hospitality like it. In fact I had the courage to muck in I’ll tell you. No photos. Sorry. Not bad for an introvert.
Up and out earlyish because I have stuff to do today.
So I was out for about 6.15 or so and I went out to Ilkley. (Of moor fame. Although it's actually Rombald's Moor, but you try making a song out of that.)
Roundhay Park, Moortown Corner, Lawnswood, Bramhope and Otley. In that order, and being early Sunday normally busy roads were clear and quiet.
In Otley I crossed the river and took the back road to Ilkley through Weston and Askwith, past the Lido and over the bridge into the town. No time to spare so it was a left for Otley again where I crossed my earlier route and carried on out towards Pool-in-Wharfedale on the lower road.
At Pool I turned left and east and took the Arthington road as far as the foot of Harewood Bank.
I was on fixed so Harewood Bank slowed things down a bit but it wasn't so bad as I imagined it would be. From there it was the A61 to Leeds and I cut off to Wike, into Shadwell and Slaid Hill, past the park and back home for just after 9.
Just over 40 of your English miles and about 1800ft of upness. Fixed wheel.
View: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/26818789
So I was out for about 6.15 or so and I went out to Ilkley. (Of moor fame. Although it's actually Rombald's Moor, but you try making a song out of that.)
Roundhay Park, Moortown Corner, Lawnswood, Bramhope and Otley. In that order, and being early Sunday normally busy roads were clear and quiet.
In Otley I crossed the river and took the back road to Ilkley through Weston and Askwith, past the Lido and over the bridge into the town. No time to spare so it was a left for Otley again where I crossed my earlier route and carried on out towards Pool-in-Wharfedale on the lower road.
At Pool I turned left and east and took the Arthington road as far as the foot of Harewood Bank.
I was on fixed so Harewood Bank slowed things down a bit but it wasn't so bad as I imagined it would be. From there it was the A61 to Leeds and I cut off to Wike, into Shadwell and Slaid Hill, past the park and back home for just after 9.
Just over 40 of your English miles and about 1800ft of upness. Fixed wheel.
View: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/26818789
Pale Rider
Legendary Member
A run up the coast to Whitley Bay for me to have a look at the recently refurbished Spanish City.
I'm not certain of its history, but before closing it was run down and had a reputation for booze-fuelled violence.
No Bank Holiday Monday was complete without a stabbing at Spanish City, partly because it attracted people from Sunderland and Newcastle, add plenty of drink, and aggro was guaranteed.
The outside seafront area is now nicely paved and landscaped.
Inside seems to be restaurants and bars, but it is to be hoped a return to the lager lout vertical drinking culture of old will be resisted.
Speaking of landscaping, while attempting to gain elevation onto a low wall to get the pic, I managed to trip, falling into a raised flowerbed.
So far, so amusing, although I've copped some bruises on my leg and gravel rash on my wrist.
I'll live, but my camera will not.
Unfortunately, it was in my hand when it hit the dirt, some of which has mashed into the zoom lens which no longer zooms.
So that's about eighty quid down the drain.
As I always say, you are only ever a second away from a calamity on a bicycle, or in this case, not on a bicycle.
I'm not certain of its history, but before closing it was run down and had a reputation for booze-fuelled violence.
No Bank Holiday Monday was complete without a stabbing at Spanish City, partly because it attracted people from Sunderland and Newcastle, add plenty of drink, and aggro was guaranteed.
The outside seafront area is now nicely paved and landscaped.
Inside seems to be restaurants and bars, but it is to be hoped a return to the lager lout vertical drinking culture of old will be resisted.
Speaking of landscaping, while attempting to gain elevation onto a low wall to get the pic, I managed to trip, falling into a raised flowerbed.
So far, so amusing, although I've copped some bruises on my leg and gravel rash on my wrist.
I'll live, but my camera will not.
Unfortunately, it was in my hand when it hit the dirt, some of which has mashed into the zoom lens which no longer zooms.
So that's about eighty quid down the drain.
As I always say, you are only ever a second away from a calamity on a bicycle, or in this case, not on a bicycle.
NorthernDave
Never used Über Member
- Location
- The real Northern Powerhouse
Yesterdays ride today. Apologies (again).
Time limited, but wanting to get a metric half in, it was a familiar variation of route that I've done many times before.
Very odd atmospherics yesterday - a swirling and at times gusty wind, that would suddenly drop to nothing and it would immediately become quite humid, before the wind would pick up again as quickly as it had vanished. Dry though, which was a massive improvement on last weekend.
Anyway, the map below tells the tale.
36.21 miles (58.27 km) in 2h 34m at an average of 14.0mph with 1,712ft climbed.
Sorry, being against time I didn't stop so there are no photos this time.
Time limited, but wanting to get a metric half in, it was a familiar variation of route that I've done many times before.
Very odd atmospherics yesterday - a swirling and at times gusty wind, that would suddenly drop to nothing and it would immediately become quite humid, before the wind would pick up again as quickly as it had vanished. Dry though, which was a massive improvement on last weekend.
Anyway, the map below tells the tale.
36.21 miles (58.27 km) in 2h 34m at an average of 14.0mph with 1,712ft climbed.
Sorry, being against time I didn't stop so there are no photos this time.
Two rides this weekend.
Saturday, was forecast to be Thunderstorms and heavy rain all day. So I had planned to get all my washing done and then go shopping. I had all this done by 3pm and it was still warm and sunny. So I grabbed my old Roubaix (the easiest bike to access in the cellar) and headed out for a very pleasant 25km trip around the back lanes and villages around Zürich Airport. Didn't actually rain until gone 11pm and even then there was a lot of Thunder, but it wasn't very wet. Could have spent the whole day out!
Sunday was forecast cloudy but dry and I got woken up to 2 things. 1) Bright sunshine coming in through the window. 2) A Text message sent at some absurd hour in the middle of the night asking if I was doing my normal coffee and cake run. So given the choice of a long ride on my own or a shorter one with company. I replied that Yes, Coffee and cake was on. My friend cycled over to my apartment and then we both headed to Baden. It was still nice and cool (compared to previous weeks) and we did the ride really quite quickly with a nice break in the middle. I don't really care much about Strava, I just use it to keep all my ride details in one place, but it informed me I had a top 10 on 1 segment. Never going to happen again . On getting back to Zürich, I didn't want to stop, so I followed my friend back to his house and added another 22kms making 67kms in total. Got home just before it got really hot!
One of the benefits of riding with my friend is that he's pretty handy with a camera and can also ride one handed whilst playing with said camera.
Riding along smiling even though I had no idea he was taking pictures!
Todays map.
Saturday, was forecast to be Thunderstorms and heavy rain all day. So I had planned to get all my washing done and then go shopping. I had all this done by 3pm and it was still warm and sunny. So I grabbed my old Roubaix (the easiest bike to access in the cellar) and headed out for a very pleasant 25km trip around the back lanes and villages around Zürich Airport. Didn't actually rain until gone 11pm and even then there was a lot of Thunder, but it wasn't very wet. Could have spent the whole day out!
Sunday was forecast cloudy but dry and I got woken up to 2 things. 1) Bright sunshine coming in through the window. 2) A Text message sent at some absurd hour in the middle of the night asking if I was doing my normal coffee and cake run. So given the choice of a long ride on my own or a shorter one with company. I replied that Yes, Coffee and cake was on. My friend cycled over to my apartment and then we both headed to Baden. It was still nice and cool (compared to previous weeks) and we did the ride really quite quickly with a nice break in the middle. I don't really care much about Strava, I just use it to keep all my ride details in one place, but it informed me I had a top 10 on 1 segment. Never going to happen again . On getting back to Zürich, I didn't want to stop, so I followed my friend back to his house and added another 22kms making 67kms in total. Got home just before it got really hot!
One of the benefits of riding with my friend is that he's pretty handy with a camera and can also ride one handed whilst playing with said camera.
Riding along smiling even though I had no idea he was taking pictures!
Todays map.
marshmella
Guru
- Location
- Telford, Shropshire
Destroying flower beds eh? Sounds like the violence and anti social behaviour has already returned
(bad luck about the lens though)
Nigel-YZ1
Guru
- Location
- Somewhere else... maybe soon.
Unfortunately it's back to the basics again this week. Just five miles on the TPT.
Back to rest, ice & hedge cutting
Back to rest, ice & hedge cutting
