Your ride today....
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G-Zero
Guru
- Location
- Kirkcudbright, SW Scotland
First warm(ish) ride of the year, taking advantage of a 24 hour weather window, between yesterday’s gale force gusts with heavy rain and tomorrow’s gale force gusts with even heavier rain !
64 miles and 4222 feet of elevation.
64 miles and 4222 feet of elevation.
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HLaB
Marie Attoinette Fan
I really enjoyed that ride today 
The usual EBs group ride but for a change mild and although it had been damp overnight it allowed me to wear thinner gloves which psychologically made me descend better.
I sat on the front to the cafe where we were joined by another couple of mates who had been training for race season and I let them drag me to Kings Cliffe. One of them pulled off there, so I was back on the front to the pub. The solo 12miles home after the pub was surprisingly fast despite being half and half head/tailwind.
The bike needed a bit of a clean when I got back 😂
The usual EBs group ride but for a change mild and although it had been damp overnight it allowed me to wear thinner gloves which psychologically made me descend better.I sat on the front to the cafe where we were joined by another couple of mates who had been training for race season and I let them drag me to Kings Cliffe. One of them pulled off there, so I was back on the front to the pub. The solo 12miles home after the pub was surprisingly fast despite being half and half head/tailwind.
The bike needed a bit of a clean when I got back 😂
cyberknight
As long as I breathe, I attack.
- Location
- Land of confusion
the final velo moira club ride , a big turn out before the club disbanded as the founders found it too much to organise given the range of abilities all vying for a ride .
only 20 miles to the cafe where we all we treated by the boss then a heart-warming fare well speech where everyone cheered then parted ways , some went on to do more miles but i was running on coffee and sugar after working late shift last night so i was not up to a big ride today .
The plan is to continue with the core members as a non formal club via whats app group .
34 miles for me and a sense of loss .
only 20 miles to the cafe where we all we treated by the boss then a heart-warming fare well speech where everyone cheered then parted ways , some went on to do more miles but i was running on coffee and sugar after working late shift last night so i was not up to a big ride today .
The plan is to continue with the core members as a non formal club via whats app group .
34 miles for me and a sense of loss .
Oh nice slab of cake,good looking coffee not keen on the lighter ale,but London Pride is very nice pint in a bottle,so on tap must be nice.I really enjoyed that ride today
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I sat on the front to the cafe where we were joined by another couple of mates who had been training for race season and I let them drag me to Kings Cliffe. One of them pulled off there, so I was back on the front to the pub. The solo 12miles home after the pub was surprisingly fast despite being half and half head/tailwind.
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The bike needed a bit of a clean when I got back 😂
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lazybloke
Ginger biscuits and cheddar
- Location
- Leafy Surrey
By the time i'd done the food shopping and taken my daughter to trampolining today, there really wasn't much time left to squeeze a bike ride in before i had to make dinner.
So just 25km or so, zig zagging across the North Downs to achieve three climbs. Lovely sunshine; chatted to guy as we climbed Box Hill. He'd been all the way to Arundel abd back; i'd come about 7 miles. And he was faster
So just 25km or so, zig zagging across the North Downs to achieve three climbs. Lovely sunshine; chatted to guy as we climbed Box Hill. He'd been all the way to Arundel abd back; i'd come about 7 miles. And he was faster
Hacienda71
Mancunian in self imposed exile in leafy Cheshire
- Location
- Wilmslow, Cheshire
Seriously lacking in miles this year. Rode just over 40 miles around the Cheshire Plain, nice to be out. Dark by the time I got back. Have lost a bit of speed, but to be expected given my abysmal mileage in 2025. If nothing else it's a start.
https://www.strava.com/activities/13697974304
https://www.strava.com/activities/13697974304
- Location
- Shrewsbury, Shropshire
I managed to get two rides in yesterday.
Morning: I'd planned to get out and do a longer ride but had a bit of a slow get up, which turned out to be fortunate as I was still in when @gavgav phoned to ask if I could help out with a problem on his bike. He'd set out on a ride himself only to have an awful noise from the brakes at the end of his road. I got myself ready and headed over - Gav had already changed brake pads before I got there and had done a good job leaving me to do final checks and adjustments. The problem was that the spring that keeps the pads apart had somehow managed to twist enough to get tangled in the disc itself. Not something I've seen happen before.
With that done we set out to get as much of a ride in as we could in the time Gav had available. We headed out of town via Weeping Cross and past Betton then into Condover along Lyons Lane, which still has more traffic than usual due to people trying to avoid the temporary lights. The local paper reports that these are due to be removed this coming week, which will be good.
It was a plod into the headwind to Dorrington where we crossed the A49 to climb up the road to Picklescott. I genuinely can't remember when I last rode this in this direction so it was a nice novelty. The brake problem might have been fixed but Gav 's bike had been making odd noises, particularly on freewheeling, so when we paused at our next junction I checked to see if I could find what's wrong - I couldn't find a fault with the freewheel and the noise only appears when the bike is actually being ridden so I suspect the wheel bearing. That will need further investigation.
We carried on to Wilderley on nice quiet lanes that made it a bit easier to chat, then at Pulverbatch we picked up a good tailwind which made for some exhilarating riding to Longden, Hook-a-Gate and down to Meole Brace. Strava shows us both having set new personal bests for 10km on this stretch.
23.7 miles by the time I got back at 12.7 mph average. Strava shows 1412 feet of climbing. Not what either of us had planned but we made the most of it and it was a very enjoyable sociable ride in some nice Spring-like weather. I actually started off with too many layers on.
No photos from this one.
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Afternoon: Having had some lunch I found myself looking out at a sunny and pleasant afternoon and thinking that it would be a shame to waste this nice weather. I'd have loved to get my brother out for his first ride of the year but unfortunately he twisted his knee playing badminton a couple of evenings ago so wasn't up for it. The route choice was a lazy one just to make an easy route and I set out to head for Acton Burnell.
I braved the A49 this time - not too much traffic on it but one driver waiting at the lights had blocked the junction which made getting onto the main road a bit awkward. I started off into a brisk headwind and the legs didn't feel fresh having already done one ride so I wasn't very quick to Condover. That headwind lasted through Ryton and Longnor but when I turned towards Acton Burnell I didn't seem to get the boost from it that I was hoping for, except when I got onto the twisty bit approaching the village. It did seem to help along the straight at Cound Moor though and it could have been a good fast run along here if not for needing to slow for a horse, then a car a bit later on.
It was surprisingly muddy at the top of the climb at Harnage then I found the Shropshire flag flying when I dropped into Cound. I decided to head up to the A458 as that would delay having to turn back into the wind and shortly after Cound Stank another rider caught me up. We had a chat for a little while. It was his first ride for 6 weeks he said, and yet when we parted he still took off up the road as if I was stood still. Ho, hum.
The A458 wasn't too bad so I stayed on it into Cross Houses. A passer by urged me to "keep pedalling, jockey".
The legs were feeling a bit fatigued by the time I reached Berrington and I wasn't fast for my second traverse of Lyons Lane. I wasn't feeling any strains or aches though so I'm hopeful that I've got the setup about right again.
From Condover I risked heading the flatter way back up to and along the A49. It was more of a cross wind here so not helping much until I reached the main road. I was annoyed on joining the A49 that a driver coming the other way went for an overtake, forcing me to scoot over towards the kerb.
Oddly, despite that I felt pretty chilled about it by the time I got back so it didn't spoil what had mostly been a very pleasant ride.
Exactly 24 miles showing on my speedometer at the end, with a 13.3 mph average. 1028 feet of climbing according to Strava. Nice to get that second ride in. Spring isn't here just yet but today held the promise that it is on its way.
I wasn't really thinking about photography so just a couple of snaps from my usual places: Looking towards the Stretton hills from Ryton.....
..... and towards the Wrekin from near Harnage.
Morning: I'd planned to get out and do a longer ride but had a bit of a slow get up, which turned out to be fortunate as I was still in when @gavgav phoned to ask if I could help out with a problem on his bike. He'd set out on a ride himself only to have an awful noise from the brakes at the end of his road. I got myself ready and headed over - Gav had already changed brake pads before I got there and had done a good job leaving me to do final checks and adjustments. The problem was that the spring that keeps the pads apart had somehow managed to twist enough to get tangled in the disc itself. Not something I've seen happen before.
With that done we set out to get as much of a ride in as we could in the time Gav had available. We headed out of town via Weeping Cross and past Betton then into Condover along Lyons Lane, which still has more traffic than usual due to people trying to avoid the temporary lights. The local paper reports that these are due to be removed this coming week, which will be good.
It was a plod into the headwind to Dorrington where we crossed the A49 to climb up the road to Picklescott. I genuinely can't remember when I last rode this in this direction so it was a nice novelty. The brake problem might have been fixed but Gav 's bike had been making odd noises, particularly on freewheeling, so when we paused at our next junction I checked to see if I could find what's wrong - I couldn't find a fault with the freewheel and the noise only appears when the bike is actually being ridden so I suspect the wheel bearing. That will need further investigation.
We carried on to Wilderley on nice quiet lanes that made it a bit easier to chat, then at Pulverbatch we picked up a good tailwind which made for some exhilarating riding to Longden, Hook-a-Gate and down to Meole Brace. Strava shows us both having set new personal bests for 10km on this stretch.
23.7 miles by the time I got back at 12.7 mph average. Strava shows 1412 feet of climbing. Not what either of us had planned but we made the most of it and it was a very enjoyable sociable ride in some nice Spring-like weather. I actually started off with too many layers on.
No photos from this one.
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Afternoon: Having had some lunch I found myself looking out at a sunny and pleasant afternoon and thinking that it would be a shame to waste this nice weather. I'd have loved to get my brother out for his first ride of the year but unfortunately he twisted his knee playing badminton a couple of evenings ago so wasn't up for it. The route choice was a lazy one just to make an easy route and I set out to head for Acton Burnell.
I braved the A49 this time - not too much traffic on it but one driver waiting at the lights had blocked the junction which made getting onto the main road a bit awkward. I started off into a brisk headwind and the legs didn't feel fresh having already done one ride so I wasn't very quick to Condover. That headwind lasted through Ryton and Longnor but when I turned towards Acton Burnell I didn't seem to get the boost from it that I was hoping for, except when I got onto the twisty bit approaching the village. It did seem to help along the straight at Cound Moor though and it could have been a good fast run along here if not for needing to slow for a horse, then a car a bit later on.
It was surprisingly muddy at the top of the climb at Harnage then I found the Shropshire flag flying when I dropped into Cound. I decided to head up to the A458 as that would delay having to turn back into the wind and shortly after Cound Stank another rider caught me up. We had a chat for a little while. It was his first ride for 6 weeks he said, and yet when we parted he still took off up the road as if I was stood still. Ho, hum.
The A458 wasn't too bad so I stayed on it into Cross Houses. A passer by urged me to "keep pedalling, jockey".
The legs were feeling a bit fatigued by the time I reached Berrington and I wasn't fast for my second traverse of Lyons Lane. I wasn't feeling any strains or aches though so I'm hopeful that I've got the setup about right again.From Condover I risked heading the flatter way back up to and along the A49. It was more of a cross wind here so not helping much until I reached the main road. I was annoyed on joining the A49 that a driver coming the other way went for an overtake, forcing me to scoot over towards the kerb.
Oddly, despite that I felt pretty chilled about it by the time I got back so it didn't spoil what had mostly been a very pleasant ride.Exactly 24 miles showing on my speedometer at the end, with a 13.3 mph average. 1028 feet of climbing according to Strava. Nice to get that second ride in. Spring isn't here just yet but today held the promise that it is on its way.
I wasn't really thinking about photography so just a couple of snaps from my usual places: Looking towards the Stretton hills from Ryton.....
..... and towards the Wrekin from near Harnage.
Ian H
Ancient randonneur
Four of us rode to Salisbury for an AUK reunion last weekend, returning on the Sunday in freezing conditions. 140km each way. I didn't get out during the week for weather and work related reasons (that's my excuse).
Yesterday morning I set off to join the club ride. Heading out to meet them, my legs were feeling rather heavy.
I found them earlier than expected, they were obviously on a mission (there was a slower group behind, but I didn't know that then). This week's was a straightforward circuit with a couple of lumps. We had to stop and regroup a couple of times over the hills.
The temperature rose to the point where I was feeling overdressed - I took advantage of one of the stops to remove a layer.
The pace rose as we hit the main road back to the city. Lutzy's was crowded but we commandeered a table.
I left after tea and cake to pedal home - a fairly direct way this time - and the sun actually showed itself!
84km on the clock. As usual, no photos.
https://www.strava.com/activities/13696419299
Yesterday morning I set off to join the club ride. Heading out to meet them, my legs were feeling rather heavy.
I found them earlier than expected, they were obviously on a mission (there was a slower group behind, but I didn't know that then). This week's was a straightforward circuit with a couple of lumps. We had to stop and regroup a couple of times over the hills.
The temperature rose to the point where I was feeling overdressed - I took advantage of one of the stops to remove a layer.
The pace rose as we hit the main road back to the city. Lutzy's was crowded but we commandeered a table.
I left after tea and cake to pedal home - a fairly direct way this time - and the sun actually showed itself!
84km on the clock. As usual, no photos.
https://www.strava.com/activities/13696419299
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The_Weekend_Report_Guy
Pablo's Cycling Tours
- Location
- Coín, Málaga
Today I went out with my local Club, the older side of it.
We did 75 km and 800 climbing
Here are some pics of the great weather we are having!
Busy week here! Thanks god
We did 75 km and 800 climbing
Here are some pics of the great weather we are having!
Busy week here! Thanks god
HLaB
Marie Attoinette Fan
A typically overhyped doom & gloom weather forecast in the East of England, 44mph gusts and torrential after 12pm. It was only 25-27mph on the way out, 34mph on the way back and its still dry (3hours later). It was a social ride anyway so it wasn’t a stressful pace. Well until the last 3 miles when I was solo
sevenfourate
Devotee of OCD
- Location
- Lowestoft, Suffolk
Today with the Sun out (True story 😁) I took a simple 12 mile round trip to the local Sea-front and back.
HLaB
Marie Attoinette Fan
Photo shop or deep fake ;-) Looks braw not far east of Pottyboro 👍
sevenfourate
Devotee of OCD
- Location
- Lowestoft, Suffolk
This was slightly earlier and slightly further down the Coast with the dog….both in Lowestoft 😉
Marchrider
Über Member
A bit wild today, but least the rain kept away for most of the ride
Warm enough to leave the big mitts at home and have the gloves on for the first time this year - it was a warm +9, a bit too warm
Looked drier down in northumberland
the last 10 mile was pretty damp
YTD 1063 miles / Day 54 x 365 = 7185 - 6500 Target / 365 x 54 = 101 mile lead
Warm enough to leave the big mitts at home and have the gloves on for the first time this year - it was a warm +9, a bit too warm
Looked drier down in northumberland
the last 10 mile was pretty damp
YTD 1063 miles / Day 54 x 365 = 7185 - 6500 Target / 365 x 54 = 101 mile lead
