Your ride today....

[rdfcyclist]

Been planning to see some of the GoGoDragons around Norwich for a while, decided that today I would set out and do it. Took me 9 hours even though I started at 0600 but now I have seen 80 dragons in order from one to eighty documented with photographic evidence. More images here but below is my favourite due to my Carerra peaking into view. What a day...

 

[SpokeyDokey]

No pic's - sorry!

Nice evening ride.

24.28 miles / 13.4 mph av' / 1873' ascent.

Included one steep section (0.38 mile) at 10.5% min to 15.9% max grade - found this quite hard tbh. Skinny lane but I managed to zig-zag on the steepest bit - quite chuffed I got up it tbh esp' as it was very wet and gritty in places.

Interestingly (or maybe not) the OS map for the route has a double arrow on the steep incline which indicates a grade in excess of 20% so in the interests of heroism I'm going to go with that!

Route profile doo-dah from RWGPS:

 

[NorthernDave]

Yesterday I squeezed in a swift 9.8 local miles on the road bike after work.

Today I had a day off, so after a few errands I had a bit more time.

Decided to take the hybrid - several roads that I'd normally use on the road bike are closed or subject to restrictions due to the Leeds Festival this weekend, so a mainly off-road circuit seemed a better idea as I didn't fancy getting snarled up in traffic or arguing with officious traffic management numpties.

So, Wood Lane to Scholes, Bog Lane to Manston Lane, the Barrowby Lane to Garforth and onto NCN R66. Blast down Barwick Road and over the M1 bridge, then onto Parlington Lane and through the woods to Aberford - then up to the Almshouses for a drink and a photo:

Refreshed, back the way I'd come as far as the bridleway over Garforth Golf Club, then Barrowby Lane, Manston Lane and across Pendas Fields to home.

15.14 miles in 1hr 14m at 12.2mph and 601ft climbed.

That will do for me and gets me a bit closer to my target of 300 miles this month - only 57 miles to go...

 

[Gareth C]

First outing of the new cross bike

Following the catastrophic crack in my frame on the Dirty Disco, and it being well out of the two year warranty, I’ve got myself a new Santa Cruz cross bike (with a lifetime frame warranty). It arrived Saturday, and Sunday was its first trip out. I thought a proper cross adventure was in order…


Early morning mist at the bridge over the river at Witton-le-Wear.


Leaving the back of Hamsterley Forest on fireroad.


Quarry and lake above Newbiggin, Teesdale. Start of the “bad bridleway shortcut”.


Typical terrain on the bad bridleway shortcut.


Almost there: the road over Swinhope Head into Weardale is at the white farmhouse.


En-route to Swinhope Head in perfect conditions.

On entering Weardale, I called into the excellent Chatterbox Cafe, then fought my way along the backroads to Frosterley in an unusual (and strengthening) easterly wind. A call home from Stanhope fixed a lift from Frosterley for the price of a beer, meaning I could avoid (a) riding on the main road, (b) uphill, (c) into the wind.


At Frosterley, waiting for a lift.


Nice train on the Weardale Railway.



A nice first ride out, with some PBs!

 

[BSRU]

A short 70km with 840m of going up this morning.
A little chilly when I started but it warmed up quite quickly although the wind also picked up quite noticeably.

First time ever I've seen this out on the road(or anywhere).

In fact I came across them twice, the first time from behind when they pulled over to let me pass and the second(as pictured) where I pulled over to let them pass.

Recovery in progress helped along by some home made sponge cake.

 

[ScotiaLass]

A cracking, if not slightly damp, 21 miles this morning.

I went out with a fellow Belle and we headed out along the towpaths, past the Falkirk Wheel and on towards Glasgow.
It stayed dry until the return leg, when there were a couple of heavy showers.....it just spurred us on a bit quicker!
I left her where we met up, and headed the last 3 miles home on my own. The towpath is a bit rougher on this section and there were lots of puddles!
I think I hit every one of them!

It was a great ride, and much needed.

Lock 19 and a snack stop before the rain!

Sunshine and showers....looking back from Lock 19 towards the Falkirk Wheel

It always make me smile riding past here - a resident did all the work and has since passed away. His neighbours have dedicated a plaque to him and maintain the area in his memory

I know I have tan lines but a lot of this is mud! The sign of a good ride I'd say!

 

[Racing roadkill]

https://www.strava.com/activities/379413293
Another imperial ton done.

Some cows came over to say good (moo) ning, the Veal is nice, I'm here all week.

Loverly .

 

[Elybazza61]

Day late ride report again but I do have an excuse.

Did a 100 miler yesterday taking in this months Strava Gran Fondo;done in two parts with an interlude at work.

1st part went swimmingly with no issues as did the first bit of part 2;however on the run down in to Kentford on the road from Moulton I was suddenly on the deck.
There had been some showers and I had been careful on some of the more gravelly mud covered roads but this was clean so I can only surmise that I must have caught some diesel or something just as I was braking to slow down for the junction ahead.
Was helped up by a guy in a car and a women with her daughter who kindly helped to wipe down the road rash but felt ok to carry on as there was a few get-outs on my route.
Managed to finish ok and got a coke and mars bar down me before going straight to our small injuries clinic where I was patched up to return tomorrow for fresh dressings.

Bike is ok I think(not given it a proper check yet)as apart from straightening the bars it felt fine for the rest of the ride home,new bar tape ripped and saddle scuffed plus some scratches to the r/s pedal and rear mech;will give it a thorough check over the week-end to make sure nothing else is damaged,think I took the brunt of the crash.

However my few weeks old Castelli jersey and Sportful hot pack vest are ripped so have e-mailed both to see if it's possible to be repaired(have already received a reply from a bod at Sportfuls UK team requesting a photo so we'll see what happens).

Anyway an enjoyable 100 despite the crash and hopefully will be back on two wheels soon as I have L'tape London next month.

https://www.strava.com/activities/378740400

Before the crash;

Cowlinge church

 

[Elybazza61]

https://www.strava.com/activities/379413293
Another imperial ton done.

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Some cows came over to say good (moo) ning, the Veal is nice, I'm here all week.

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Loverly .

Kudos given for that

 

[13 rider]

Day late ride report again but I do have an excuse.

Did a 100 miler yesterday taking in this months Strava Gran Fondo;done in two parts with an interlude at work.

1st part went swimmingly with no issues as did the first bit of part 2;however on the run down in to Kentford on the road from Moulton I was suddenly on the deck.
There had been some showers and I had been careful on some of the more gravelly mud covered roads but this was clean so I can only surmise that I must have caught some diesel or something just as I was braking to slow down for the junction ahead.
Was helped up by a guy in a car and a women with her daughter who kindly helped to wipe down the road rash but felt ok to carry on as there was a few get-outs on my route.
Managed to finish ok and got a coke and mars bar down me before going straight to our small injuries clinic where I was patched up to return tomorrow for fresh dressings.

Bike is ok I think(not given it a proper check yet)as apart from straightening the bars it felt fine for the rest of the ride home,new bar tape ripped and saddle scuffed plus some scratches to the r/s pedal and rear mech;will give it a thorough check over the week-end to make sure nothing else is damaged,think I took the brunt of the crash.

However my few weeks old Castelli jersey and Sportful hot pack vest are ripped so have e-mailed both to see if it's possible to be repaired(have already received a reply from a bod at Sportfuls UK team requesting a photo so we'll see what happens).

Anyway an enjoyable 100 despite the crash and hopefully will be back on two wheels soon as I have L'tape London next month.

https://www.strava.com/activities/378740400

Before the crash;


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Cowlinge church

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A like for the ride not the crash hope you and bike are fine

 

[Elybazza61]

A like for the ride not the crash hope you and bike are fine

Cheers;bikes better than me I think although I got away with it really as I landed on an already previously damaged shoulder.

Amazing what half a bottle of red can do as a recovery drink though

 

[NorthernDave]

Another day off work, so out mid afternoon and did a near repeat of last Saturdays run, which you could read here, if you really wanted -

Out just after 8 o'clock and headed for Thorner, down the lumpy, bumpy excuse for a road into the village and then up the hill on the other side and out towards Bramham Park where preparations for next weeks Leeds Festival are well underway. I might avoid this area next weekend...
Down the dip at Wothersome where I hit a new max speed of 39.1mph, before climbing the other side a little more slowly
Then the downhill run towards Bramham village, where I turned off just short of the village and headed in the direction of Wetherby along West Woods Road, which is lovely and smooth but a bit boring. Passed by lots of 15 plate Mazda MX-5's (presumably there was a launch for the new model on somewhere?) and up to the delightfully named Wattle Syke roundabout (Jct 45 of the A1(M) and where the A168 and A659 meet) - I went on the shared path here unsurprisingly before stopping for a drink, a bit of sustenance and a photo:

Refreshed, I headed for Boston Spa on the A659, which wasn't as bad as I'd feared for a busy single carriageway A-road.
Cycled through the village (which looked quite nice despite the grey skies) started gaining on a couple of other riders, but a combination of traffic and keeping an eye on pedestrians meant that I didn't quite catch them. Out the far side of the village and they started pulling away from me up the hill towards Tadcaster and then I turned right down Bar Lane heading towards Clifford.
It's quite a narrow lane with high bushes either side and I was pleased not to meet any cars heading in the opposite direction, although I did meet a few walkers and even a couple of runners (actually running).
As I started the slight climb into Clifford village the heavens finally opened so I stopped to put on my waterproof jacket and then plugged on through the village and the descent into Bramham - this is the first time the road bike has been out in the rain so I took it steady.
Had to stop in the middle of the village behind a bus where a chap in a 4x4 pick up stopped right alongside me, so close I could have leaned on his front wing instead of putting my foot down. After letting him go first, I turned up Town Hill for the challenge of the climb and then looped back round to get back onto NCN R66 for the run down to Bramham crossroads.
I stopped briefly to take my jacket off as it had stopped raining and the humidity was horrendous, then enjoyed the downhill blast into Aberford.
Turned left towards Barwick -in-Elmet
Up the hill on Cattle Lane, then the rapid descent to the bridge over Cock Beck, before the steady climb into the village itself.
Straight through on Main Street, then Leeds Rd towards Scholes, left at the Coronation Tree and down the hill (usual headwind now very much in my face ) and added a loop around Pendas Way, Manston Lane and Pendas Fields just to add a little more mileage before home.

So, 26.56 miles in 1hr48m at an average of 14.7 mph with 1008ft climbed.

But I added an extra loop near home to push the mileage over 27.
Generally a good run and I enjoyed myself, but the traffic out there reminded me why I like to get out early on a Saturday or Sunday morning when I'm road riding.
Several excessively close passes, but muppet of the day goes to the guy in the grey Peugeot 206 in Boston Spa, who pulled out in front of me from parked without indicating and after 10 yards stopped to turn right blocking the road. He got a cheery "Hello!" and a wave as I passed, which I'm fairly certain was the first time he saw me (and I was wearing a fluoro orange top).
I was also slightly disappointed at the lack of any music coming from the Leeds Festival at Bramham Park either time I passed near - I can hear it now at home, so can only assume that the "lesser" acts don't get the volume privileges that the big names do.

Anyhow, let's focus on the good stuff - 27.14 miles in 1hr 48m at an average of 15.0mph, with 1033ft climbed - so improvements all round on last week and I set two PBs.
Plus, I now have just 29 miles to do to get 300 miles in this month.

Here's a photo taken on NCN R66 near Bramham:

 

[EltonFrog]

Wishing you well @Elybazza61

 

[gavgav]

Day late ride report again but I do have an excuse.

Did a 100 miler yesterday taking in this months Strava Gran Fondo;done in two parts with an interlude at work.

1st part went swimmingly with no issues as did the first bit of part 2;however on the run down in to Kentford on the road from Moulton I was suddenly on the deck.
There had been some showers and I had been careful on some of the more gravelly mud covered roads but this was clean so I can only surmise that I must have caught some diesel or something just as I was braking to slow down for the junction ahead.
Was helped up by a guy in a car and a women with her daughter who kindly helped to wipe down the road rash but felt ok to carry on as there was a few get-outs on my route.
Managed to finish ok and got a coke and mars bar down me before going straight to our small injuries clinic where I was patched up to return tomorrow for fresh dressings.

Bike is ok I think(not given it a proper check yet)as apart from straightening the bars it felt fine for the rest of the ride home,new bar tape ripped and saddle scuffed plus some scratches to the r/s pedal and rear mech;will give it a thorough check over the week-end to make sure nothing else is damaged,think I took the brunt of the crash.

However my few weeks old Castelli jersey and Sportful hot pack vest are ripped so have e-mailed both to see if it's possible to be repaired(have already received a reply from a bod at Sportfuls UK team requesting a photo so we'll see what happens).

Anyway an enjoyable 100 despite the crash and hopefully will be back on two wheels soon as I have L'tape London next month.

https://www.strava.com/activities/378740400

Before the crash;


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Cowlinge church

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Ouch, hope you are mended soon!!

 

[Mike_P]

A while back I made reference to the distance markings on Dubb Hill (and erroneously referred to 400m instead of 200m), glad they were still there tonight with a cross wind making progress that bit less easy. Given the amount of rain recently they seem to here to stay for a while - any chance of them being compulsory on all hills?