rockyroller
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- 20 miles northwest of Boston, MA
from Saturday, fairly uneventful, but there are a cpl minor highlights
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Your ride today....
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Jon George
Mamil and couldn't care less
- Location
- Suffolk an' Good
You're gonna need a bigger bike!
rockyroller
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- Location
- 20 miles northwest of Boston, MA
hahaha yup! there was also a guy riding a penny farthing over ice mounds at road crossings! I didn't include that clip cuz it was so short. he surprised me!Nice vid. Did I see a bloke on roller blades carrying a hockey stick ?
rockyroller
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- 20 miles northwest of Boston, MA
wow, now that's some history!
Richard A Thackeray
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And another pair, from December 2016
Lead Church is a lovely little place
A few years ago, I took daughter there, & she was freaked out by the Sheep following us to the gated entrance
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That's fairly full!!!
I like the story
Lead Church is a lovely little place
A few years ago, I took daughter there, & she was freaked out by the Sheep following us to the gated entrance
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Grant Fondo
Guru
- Location
- Cheshire
A mix of on and off-road today, and a bit of gawping at buildings on the way home. Really lovely out and not feeling like a block of ice is a massive bonus 
Clwyd Range to the south somewhere near Hawarden, took it fairly gingerly on the sticky bits as I fell off a few weeks back
Poor old St Olaves Church... been redundant since 1972, built in 1611 on the site of the 11th C viking church dedicated to Olaf.
St Olave Street
Over the road, one of the few pubs in Chester not visited for a scoop yet, the Bear & Billet
I shall rectify the situation soon hopefully, a frothing pint of real ale sounds good at the moment.
Only 18.8 miles, but around half on tracks and bridleways. The 'summer bike's' coming out if it stays this nice
Clwyd Range to the south somewhere near Hawarden, took it fairly gingerly on the sticky bits as I fell off a few weeks back
Poor old St Olaves Church... been redundant since 1972, built in 1611 on the site of the 11th C viking church dedicated to Olaf.
St Olave Street
Over the road, one of the few pubs in Chester not visited for a scoop yet, the Bear & Billet
I shall rectify the situation soon hopefully, a frothing pint of real ale sounds good at the moment.
Only 18.8 miles, but around half on tracks and bridleways. The 'summer bike's' coming out if it stays this nice
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An average morning out there, the odd patch of blue in the sky, maybe a bit of breeze. Lets go for a ride.
As ever, ride by the Beck of Hol and check how high that is. Just checked, I have some copies of OS maps from the 1906 survey, and on the relevant map it is Hol Beck. Anyway, from there, off that map and onto another that covers Crown Point. Cross the River Aire there, pass the bus station and turn right to begin the pedal up to the Oakwood Clock. I thought that went pretty well. Till I stopped at the traffic lights there, and noticed the tailwind.
Ah well, it will help me up Boot Hill as well then. Hmmm, not noticeably. Still, over the crest and turn left onto Whin Moor Lane to ride to Shadwell. Surprisingly busy along here, a couple of cyclists and a half dozen or more dog walkers. Didn’t count the unattached pedestrians but there were a few. Another left points me and the bike towards Slaid Hill, turn right once that is reached and I am on one of my (many) favourite roads.
Into East Keswick, rising road to Whitegate which is even more rising. And then descends to the A659. Not the same stretch as the bit I rode on Monday. This bit goes to Collingham, where I turn left to cross the Wharfe at Linton. Wetherby next. A rather busy Wetherby too, not complaining, I was one of that number. Just long enough to eat a banana and have a drink, then on I rode. Back over the River Wharfe and along the A168 up to Wattle Syke and it’s roundabouts. West Woods Road away from there all the way to Bramham. I did look at Compton Lane, too many puddles.
So, Bramham to Thorner. Passed by four other riders along here, I remember the times when all the cyclists I ever saw were riding the other way. Honest! Ish. Away from Thorner up Sandhills, and that was not easy this morning. But all hills end, Skeltons Lane is flat most of the way back to the A58. And that road has the big downhill on it, with the signs telling all that the A58, yes, this one, is closed to inbound traffic.
No easy way around that bit. Revisit the Ambertons, up to where the Fairway pub used to be and then Stoney Rock back towards town. Crown Point again and it’s a short pedal home from there. And good to return too, thirty four miles and over 2000 feet upwards is well worth a smile. And the thought of a hot shower, oh yes. Proper that is.
Thank you little box on the bars,
As ever, ride by the Beck of Hol and check how high that is. Just checked, I have some copies of OS maps from the 1906 survey, and on the relevant map it is Hol Beck. Anyway, from there, off that map and onto another that covers Crown Point. Cross the River Aire there, pass the bus station and turn right to begin the pedal up to the Oakwood Clock. I thought that went pretty well. Till I stopped at the traffic lights there, and noticed the tailwind.
Ah well, it will help me up Boot Hill as well then. Hmmm, not noticeably. Still, over the crest and turn left onto Whin Moor Lane to ride to Shadwell. Surprisingly busy along here, a couple of cyclists and a half dozen or more dog walkers. Didn’t count the unattached pedestrians but there were a few. Another left points me and the bike towards Slaid Hill, turn right once that is reached and I am on one of my (many) favourite roads.
Into East Keswick, rising road to Whitegate which is even more rising. And then descends to the A659. Not the same stretch as the bit I rode on Monday. This bit goes to Collingham, where I turn left to cross the Wharfe at Linton. Wetherby next. A rather busy Wetherby too, not complaining, I was one of that number. Just long enough to eat a banana and have a drink, then on I rode. Back over the River Wharfe and along the A168 up to Wattle Syke and it’s roundabouts. West Woods Road away from there all the way to Bramham. I did look at Compton Lane, too many puddles.
So, Bramham to Thorner. Passed by four other riders along here, I remember the times when all the cyclists I ever saw were riding the other way. Honest! Ish. Away from Thorner up Sandhills, and that was not easy this morning. But all hills end, Skeltons Lane is flat most of the way back to the A58. And that road has the big downhill on it, with the signs telling all that the A58, yes, this one, is closed to inbound traffic.
No easy way around that bit. Revisit the Ambertons, up to where the Fairway pub used to be and then Stoney Rock back towards town. Crown Point again and it’s a short pedal home from there. And good to return too, thirty four miles and over 2000 feet upwards is well worth a smile. And the thought of a hot shower, oh yes. Proper that is.
Thank you little box on the bars,
Archie_tect
De Skieven Architek... aka Penfold + Horace
- Location
- Northumberland
A ride down to Newburn, over the Tyne to Blaydon, then back up the hill to Whickham and Lobley, down again to Dunston, over the High Level Bridge through Newcastle [very quiet] then home via Jesmond and Gosforth.
Just over 25 miles and 1200' of up in the sunshine and never more than 7 miles from home!
Just over 25 miles and 1200' of up in the sunshine and never more than 7 miles from home!
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fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
Just a lunch time road ride. Same route as last week as it's a hilly blast for just over an hour. No pictures as I was trying to retain my lungs and not throw up. I've got too used to climbing on a MTB, and the main issue with that is keeping traction and overcoming obstacles. Road bike, no such problems, but those big gears make it hard work. My bottom gear is 39 x 24 and it's hard work as I'm not as fit as I was before my 'accident'.
Grant Fondo
Guru
- Location
- Cheshire
Crikey! I would have a problem with your gears ...... 32 x 34 gets me out of trouble now and againJust a lunch time road ride. Same route as last week as it's a hilly blast for just over an hour. No pictures as I was trying to retain my lungs and not throw up. I've got too used to climbing on a MTB, and the main issue with that is keeping traction and overcoming obstacles. Road bike, no such problems, but those big gears make it hard work. My bottom gear is 39 x 24 and it's hard work as I'm not as fit as I was before my 'accident'.
skudupnorth
Cycling Skoda lover
- Location
- Astley,Manchester
Pass out in between decorating was used for a short fun ride to Wigan and back along the Bridgewater and Leeds-Liverpool canal. Lots of people out on the tow path but everyone behaved and all got along, even the random goats were good !
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stoatsngroats
Legendary Member
- Location
- South East
No photos from me, but managed a quick 45 mins after wfh today, for 9.7 miles, average 13.9mph, with a max of 22.4mph, which I think was a little wind assisted. Much slower on the return, into a slight gusty headwind.
The benefits vastly outweigh the commitment to leave the house with impending showers just over Will’s Mother’s, but I found my wet legs in the drawer at the weekend, put there in June as we moved in, and forgotten about.
So, all is good, and the veggie burgers are in the oven, ready for Mrs SnG to finish her wfh, and commute from the East lounge.
Added another nearly 10 miles to my vLejog!
The benefits vastly outweigh the commitment to leave the house with impending showers just over Will’s Mother’s, but I found my wet legs in the drawer at the weekend, put there in June as we moved in, and forgotten about.
So, all is good, and the veggie burgers are in the oven, ready for Mrs SnG to finish her wfh, and commute from the East lounge.
Added another nearly 10 miles to my vLejog!
twentysix by twentyfive
Clinging on tightly
- Location
- Over the Hill
Out for a little one I got caught in the rain. Fortunately the vertical wetness had stopped when my rear tyre blew out. I patched it up enough to get home but that tyre will have to go to the big recycling in the sky. 27 smiles
rockyroller
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- 20 miles northwest of Boston, MA
fascinating
