- Location
- Shrewsbury, Shropshire
The mods are cool with it.
Having said that, if anyone wants to let us know about the walks they've enjoyed then there is a thread for them here: https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/on-your-walk-today.185246/
Your ride today....
- Thread starter gbb
- Start date
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Having said that, if anyone wants to let us know about the walks they've enjoyed then there is a thread for them here: https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/on-your-walk-today.185246/
Dave 123
Legendary Member
- Location
- Cambridgeshire alps
Last night we went into town to meet friends at the Cambridge Blue, so I left the car at work.
This morning, once I could be bothered I rode my Spa to get it.
I went via Toft and Kingston. In Kingston a beautiful goldfinch flew along with me for 20yds. The next bird I saw was a buzzard sat atop a telegraph pole, he watched me go by.
Through the Eversdens and over into Harlton. From there it was along to Haslingfield and a left turn for Barton. The Mullard telescopes looking good in the sun
From Barton it was into town via Barton Road. The cycle path was awful along here, huge long cracks that could swallow a wheel, but now it’s all brand new tarmac. I didn’t use it though as the hedge had been flailed and there was all sorts of nasty spikes and splinters.
Sidgewick Avenue Plane trees looking grand. It’s normally dark o’clock when I come down here
13.5 miles in the sun
https://www.strava.com/activities/2121184629
This morning, once I could be bothered I rode my Spa to get it.
I went via Toft and Kingston. In Kingston a beautiful goldfinch flew along with me for 20yds. The next bird I saw was a buzzard sat atop a telegraph pole, he watched me go by.
Through the Eversdens and over into Harlton. From there it was along to Haslingfield and a left turn for Barton. The Mullard telescopes looking good in the sun
From Barton it was into town via Barton Road. The cycle path was awful along here, huge long cracks that could swallow a wheel, but now it’s all brand new tarmac. I didn’t use it though as the hedge had been flailed and there was all sorts of nasty spikes and splinters.
Sidgewick Avenue Plane trees looking grand. It’s normally dark o’clock when I come down here
13.5 miles in the sun
https://www.strava.com/activities/2121184629
- Location
- Egham
After yesterdays very dull, though slippery ride, I decided to bring the ICE recumbent out of hibernation, after all, at least I can't fall off it
Started with a similar route out as yesterday, the ice through Wentworth was much worse, but with a parking/handbrake on the back of the trike, sheet ice can be quite fun, round and round we went
After I'd grown up it was along the A30, through Englefield Green and into Windsor Great Park. A fair bit of ice around, and quite a few walkers. Went up and down the hills a few times, then a 30 mph roll down Egham Hill to home.
22.5 miles, 370m of climbing (my not very recumbent legs knew about that!). Started at -3.8C, finished at 0.9C, nice and sunny though
Started with a similar route out as yesterday, the ice through Wentworth was much worse, but with a parking/handbrake on the back of the trike, sheet ice can be quite fun, round and round we went
After I'd grown up it was along the A30, through Englefield Green and into Windsor Great Park. A fair bit of ice around, and quite a few walkers. Went up and down the hills a few times, then a 30 mph roll down Egham Hill to home.22.5 miles, 370m of climbing (my not very recumbent legs knew about that!). Started at -3.8C, finished at 0.9C, nice and sunny though
Spiderweb
Not So Special One
- Location
- North Yorkshire
Out on the Tricross at 11.30am, weather forecast was for 3-4 degrees, it certainly felt colder.
I met my friends in Ulleskelf for our familiar route to Cawood, Naburn, Bolton Percy with a cafe stop at The Lemon Tree in Tadcaster.
27 miles in Total with an average of 14 mph.
vickster
Legendary Member
Hardly earth shattering, but I just did my first ride after my knee op on 10 January...4.3 flat miles in about 22 mins. Physio cleared me to ride if I feel ok, basically saying ok but it would be bad to fall off...so I didn't 
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I've been in the gym every day using the static bike for a couple of weeks so thought I'd give it a go as it was dry, sunny and not too cold
Knee felt a bit wobbly and used minimal resistance. Feels ok, tbh more pain from the tendinitis in my shoulder
Back to work tomorrow...boo
. I've been in the gym every day using the static bike for a couple of weeks so thought I'd give it a go as it was dry, sunny and not too cold
Knee felt a bit wobbly and used minimal resistance. Feels ok, tbh more pain from the tendinitis in my shoulder
Back to work tomorrow...boo
gavgav
Legendary Member
Bagged my February Half Century Challenge Ride, early, which is always a bonus this time of year.
A very frosty night meant a wait until 11:30am, when things had started to warm up a bit, before setting out with the aim of heading into Wales. It was lovely and sunny as I set out, still cold, but the bite had gone out of the wind due to it coming from a South Westerly direction. It was a strong one though, which would make for slow progress on the first half of the ride.
I began by heading to Hook-a-Gate and Annscroft and then taking the lanes to Arscott and Lea Cross. There was plenty of ice along the edges of the roads, but the cyclists line was fine.
Continued on to Yockleton, where I turned into the strengthening wind and it was a fairly unpleasant 3 mile slog, mostly uphill, on the very busy main road to Westbury. I was glad to turn off onto quieter roads, and I then had to pause at the level crossing for a train to come through from Wales.
I crossed the main A458, easily which was a surprise, at Halfway House and then took some narrower lanes, that I’d only used once before, to Wollaston and Bulthy, where I crossed the border into Wales. This section involves a good amount of climbing, but was also the most “interesting” part of the ride, due to climbing up into frozen slush and snow. I managed to negotiate it, without coming off, but there were a few moments when the back end tried to go!!
I paused at the top of the hill, before the steep descent, to appreciate the fabulous view of the snow capped Berwyn mountains. Difficult to pick out on this photo, but it’s the best I could get!
The first part of the descent involved a very tricky section of slush/ice, but then the main hazard was crater like potholes, which were pretty awful in places. I also started to get a horrid grinding noise from the rear disc brakes, which was rather worrying and I wonder if I’m down to metal on metal? Calling @Rickshaw Phil !!
At Crew Green, I turned right onto the main road and finally had the wind behind me, which made for a much quicker section to Melverley and Pentre, where the Royal Hill pub was busy and very tempting, but I resisted! I continued to make good progress to Shrawardine and Montford Bridge, before joining the horrid main road back to Bicton and Shrewsbury, on which thankfully the traffic was well behaved, for a change.
The final section was back along the rough cycle paths and home, having really enjoyed that ride, which isn’t always the case in Winter.
33.9 miles with 1564ft of climbing, at a very slow 11.0 mph avg.
A very frosty night meant a wait until 11:30am, when things had started to warm up a bit, before setting out with the aim of heading into Wales. It was lovely and sunny as I set out, still cold, but the bite had gone out of the wind due to it coming from a South Westerly direction. It was a strong one though, which would make for slow progress on the first half of the ride.
I began by heading to Hook-a-Gate and Annscroft and then taking the lanes to Arscott and Lea Cross. There was plenty of ice along the edges of the roads, but the cyclists line was fine.
Continued on to Yockleton, where I turned into the strengthening wind and it was a fairly unpleasant 3 mile slog, mostly uphill, on the very busy main road to Westbury. I was glad to turn off onto quieter roads, and I then had to pause at the level crossing for a train to come through from Wales.
I crossed the main A458, easily which was a surprise, at Halfway House and then took some narrower lanes, that I’d only used once before, to Wollaston and Bulthy, where I crossed the border into Wales. This section involves a good amount of climbing, but was also the most “interesting” part of the ride, due to climbing up into frozen slush and snow. I managed to negotiate it, without coming off, but there were a few moments when the back end tried to go!!
I paused at the top of the hill, before the steep descent, to appreciate the fabulous view of the snow capped Berwyn mountains. Difficult to pick out on this photo, but it’s the best I could get!
The first part of the descent involved a very tricky section of slush/ice, but then the main hazard was crater like potholes, which were pretty awful in places. I also started to get a horrid grinding noise from the rear disc brakes, which was rather worrying and I wonder if I’m down to metal on metal? Calling @Rickshaw Phil !!
At Crew Green, I turned right onto the main road and finally had the wind behind me, which made for a much quicker section to Melverley and Pentre, where the Royal Hill pub was busy and very tempting, but I resisted! I continued to make good progress to Shrawardine and Montford Bridge, before joining the horrid main road back to Bicton and Shrewsbury, on which thankfully the traffic was well behaved, for a change.
The final section was back along the rough cycle paths and home, having really enjoyed that ride, which isn’t always the case in Winter.
33.9 miles with 1564ft of climbing, at a very slow 11.0 mph avg.
skudupnorth
Cycling Skoda lover
- Location
- Astley,Manchester
Cheeky ride after this mornings work thing out to Lymm and back via Barton air field. Not massive mileage but nice to do a fun ride instead of just commuting.The steam train is not far from Warburton Toll Bridge akong thd A-57 bypass near Cadishead. Just over 33 miles which is just nice after the morning 21 mile commute
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delb0y
Legendary Member
- Location
- Quedgeley, Glos
Just a gentle 17 this morning. Bit icy where the hedges blocked, the sun, and some lovely photo opportunities. Alas, left the camera at home. Still trying to maintain a little fitness whilst waiting for weekend days when there are no chores to be done.
- Location
- Shrewsbury, Shropshire
It's possible since I haven't serviced it yet and your bike does eat through the rear pads. Let me know when you can bring it over so I can take a look. I'll get some new pads in regardless.
I think it passes as a recce for when it's rideable
galaxy
Guru
- Location
- Middleton On The Hill
I’d of plastered it for you if I still lived in Farnborough
- Location
- Egham
You can always move back
It's one thing I just cannot get to grips with, not through lack of trying mind. That and bricklaying
galaxy
Guru
- Location
- Middleton On The Hill
It’s easy. LolYou can always move back
It's one thing I just cannot get to grips with, not through lack of trying mind. That and bricklaying
Jenkins
Legendary Member
- Location
- Felixstowe
It was my brother in law's birthday today, so I took advantage of a bright & sunny afternoon to give my new Pickenflick its second proper run out to drop off a card. Nobody home as my sister had taken him out for lunch at the local Chiquito outlet (where he got quite merry on Margharitas apparently) which gave me the opportunity to get the 50k ride in for February.
Just a straight run out to Claydon through Ipswich and then back via Bramford, Sproughton, Ipswich & Bucklesham
The one downside of today's ride - puncture number 4 of the year
Just a straight run out to Claydon through Ipswich and then back via Bramford, Sproughton, Ipswich & Bucklesham
The one downside of today's ride - puncture number 4 of the year
