I've been wearing long shorts (just below the knee) now for about 2 weeks.
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Archeress x
Your ride today....
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Hugs
Archeress x
- Location
- Egham
I think my colleagues can cope with lycra shorts, but turning up in 3/4's will have me ripped to bits for many weeks. Comments about not having the right size are the least of my worries, they normally come up with much more, unprintable, idea's
Stonechat
Guru
- Location
- Staines, Middlesex
Yes I could have risterday afternoon in shorts, but my ride was in the morning
Cold at the beginning, 61 deg at the end
Supersuperleeds
Legendary Member
- Location
- Leicester
Promised our lass I would take her out for a walk and a bite to eat today so no long ride planned. Yesterday morning the weather forecast looked really good for today as well, so I decided to get up early and go out for an hour or so. Alarm goes off at 7, I get out of bed and it is raining. Make a brew put on the news and the weather forecast says it should clear by 8 and be sunny by 9.
Go out at 8 still raining but not as windy as I expected. Only saw a couple of other cyclists out. Rained pretty much all the way around the ride but stayed out for just over 2 hours and managed 33 miles. Now cleaned up and ready to go for some nosh.
https://www.strava.com/activities/533225298
Go out at 8 still raining but not as windy as I expected. Only saw a couple of other cyclists out. Rained pretty much all the way around the ride but stayed out for just over 2 hours and managed 33 miles. Now cleaned up and ready to go for some nosh.
https://www.strava.com/activities/533225298
mark st1
Plastic Manc
- Location
- Leafy Berkshire
Took my new bike out today wish I hadn't started off brilliantly but i ran out of puff over half way through I think the 2 rides in 2 days is a bit ambitious currently lol. Headed out to Abingdon have wanted to go out that way for a while some nice roads a lot of cyclists out had to make an unscheduled stop at a petrol station to guzzle a can of coke and chocolate. Avg speed took a battering today lovely bit of sunshine though and nice to see a lot of bikers out. 2 of which asked me if I was ok when I'd stopped for a breather which was nice.
Just under 73 miles door to door will try the ride again one day and be a bit better prepared !
Rest day tomorrow me thinks
https://www.strava.com/activities/533365537
Cheers
Mark.
Just under 73 miles door to door will try the ride again one day and be a bit better prepared !
Rest day tomorrow me thinks
https://www.strava.com/activities/533365537
Cheers
Mark.
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^^^ Well done @Supersuperleeds .
Raining here this morning as well, and I thought OK lets go, it will stop soon. Optimism hmmphhh!! For all that, 31.6 miles of soggy Yorkshire tarmac was well worth the riding of. One of my average starts to the ride, the Holbeck through Hunslet duet, quiet on a Saturday. Cinder Bridge ( as was ) and up to John O' Gaunts, left to pass Woodlesford Station and left again to cross canal and river on the way to Swillington. At the top of the hill before Garforth I still had not warmed up, so from the roundabout, turn right, up the cliff and on to Peckfield Bar. After going straight on at the roundabout, turn left at the next ( a bit north of the old Boot and Shoe pub ) and pedal through Micklefield. Turned right at the Hook Moor crossroads and left at Lotherton Hall gates for Aberford and then for no change at all
Wet, was it not? Scholes, a bit of A 64, Thorner, Skeltons and Red Hall lanes to the A 58 and my always enjoyable whoooooooshh!! down Boot hill. Oh aye, still not warmed up when I reached home. One more layer needed.
Raining here this morning as well, and I thought OK lets go, it will stop soon. Optimism hmmphhh!! For all that, 31.6 miles of soggy Yorkshire tarmac was well worth the riding of. One of my average starts to the ride, the Holbeck through Hunslet duet, quiet on a Saturday. Cinder Bridge ( as was ) and up to John O' Gaunts, left to pass Woodlesford Station and left again to cross canal and river on the way to Swillington. At the top of the hill before Garforth I still had not warmed up, so from the roundabout, turn right, up the cliff and on to Peckfield Bar. After going straight on at the roundabout, turn left at the next ( a bit north of the old Boot and Shoe pub ) and pedal through Micklefield. Turned right at the Hook Moor crossroads and left at Lotherton Hall gates for Aberford and then for no change at all
Wet, was it not? Scholes, a bit of A 64, Thorner, Skeltons and Red Hall lanes to the A 58 and my always enjoyable whoooooooshh!! down Boot hill. Oh aye, still not warmed up when I reached home. One more layer needed.
Goonerobes
Its okay to be white
- Location
- Wiltshire
A sunny day was forecast & that was exactly what we got down here in the south, although the nagging southerly wind was no good to man nor beast when most of your routes go east or west & west was chosen today, back into my favourite local county, Wiltshire.
Attire was a slight problem today as I was planning on being out 4 or so hours & it was still a bit chilly when I set off but it was due to get warmer so I opted for L/S base layer, L/S jersey & 3/4 bibs which as it turned out was just about perfect despite my doubts 9 miles in when I was getting warm after a little climb.
Heading out across the top of the forest towards Fordingbridge, the crosswinds were a bit of a pain to this lightweight but once I reached civilisation again hedgerows & buildings offered shelter as I made my way through Cranbourne en-route to Sixpenny Handley & a little 1.7 mile climb on fairly good tarmac which always helps.
Lunch was taken on the way back down whilst enjoying the views of the Wiltshire countryside before the dry country lanes led me down to some of last weeks route at Broad Chalke where I did lookout for little lamb no. 28 but they were too far away to make out so it was up & over Chalke hill before taking the A354 up & down to Coombe Blissett & then east to Nunton, south to Downton & back through the forest for home.
67.7 miles in unbroken sunshine & back in time for F1 qualifying, happy days!
https://www.strava.com/activities/533424889/
Attire was a slight problem today as I was planning on being out 4 or so hours & it was still a bit chilly when I set off but it was due to get warmer so I opted for L/S base layer, L/S jersey & 3/4 bibs which as it turned out was just about perfect despite my doubts 9 miles in when I was getting warm after a little climb.
Heading out across the top of the forest towards Fordingbridge, the crosswinds were a bit of a pain to this lightweight but once I reached civilisation again hedgerows & buildings offered shelter as I made my way through Cranbourne en-route to Sixpenny Handley & a little 1.7 mile climb on fairly good tarmac which always helps.
Lunch was taken on the way back down whilst enjoying the views of the Wiltshire countryside before the dry country lanes led me down to some of last weeks route at Broad Chalke where I did lookout for little lamb no. 28 but they were too far away to make out so it was up & over Chalke hill before taking the A354 up & down to Coombe Blissett & then east to Nunton, south to Downton & back through the forest for home.
67.7 miles in unbroken sunshine & back in time for F1 qualifying, happy days!
https://www.strava.com/activities/533424889/
Stevec047
Über Member
- Location
- Saffron Walden
Another 30 miles ride today and I can really feel the difference in my fitness levels since October. Hills are still a struggle but no longer am I having to stop at the top to catch my breath and I am finding I can ride for much longer distances before stopping for a pistop.
Anyway decided today that I would do a reverse of last week's run heading off to Finchingfield first before deciding to head out towards the a120. Get to Finchingfield and am greeted two three awesome looking custom cars the noise was amazing.
First time out in a brand new pair of bib shorts and I must say what a difference they make comfort wise no more elasticated waist band digging into my spare tire. Long sleeve base layer and jersey seemed to keep me warm just the knees that started to feel the cold in places.
Any way headed on towards braintree and bump into a good old freind (anyone with young kids or kids in their teens will know him) had to take a picture as my boys love the book plus i needed eveidence that "there is such thing as a gruffalo" Back out towards home taking the back roads out towards Gosfield lakes and then the main road out towards Sible Headingham. There are some nasty hilly sections (for me) that kept my heart pumping and I feel great to have done 100k in total over the past two weekends.
Check out my 31.1 mi Ride on Strava: https://www.strava.com/activities/533566869
Anyway decided today that I would do a reverse of last week's run heading off to Finchingfield first before deciding to head out towards the a120. Get to Finchingfield and am greeted two three awesome looking custom cars the noise was amazing.
First time out in a brand new pair of bib shorts and I must say what a difference they make comfort wise no more elasticated waist band digging into my spare tire. Long sleeve base layer and jersey seemed to keep me warm just the knees that started to feel the cold in places.
Any way headed on towards braintree and bump into a good old freind (anyone with young kids or kids in their teens will know him) had to take a picture as my boys love the book plus i needed eveidence that "there is such thing as a gruffalo" Back out towards home taking the back roads out towards Gosfield lakes and then the main road out towards Sible Headingham. There are some nasty hilly sections (for me) that kept my heart pumping and I feel great to have done 100k in total over the past two weekends.
Check out my 31.1 mi Ride on Strava: https://www.strava.com/activities/533566869
Dave 123
Legendary Member
- Location
- Cambridgeshire alps
Yesterday in Mallorca was like England in winter! It took until noon today to cheer up.
Thomas, Keith and I hung around for Craig who was having to get 3 flights from Boston (US)
After picking up bikes we went for what was billed as a short, relaxed ride. Like shite it was!
Out of Puerto Pollensa and after 5 miles I had the first puncture of the trip!
A new tube and off again toward Caimari. Orange blossom, gladioli, wisteria, red kites, hoopoe. Wonderful!
We eventually wound up in Selva, and stopped for a drink.
Pope Craig on the steps.
On to Muro. We jumped on to 3 locals coming out of Inca and had a free ride until the Sa Pobla turn. Artichokes and spuds in the fields with countless wild flowers.
On the road to Alcudia that goes through Albufera marsh was quick. Quick enough for 3 PR's on strava.
We stopped for another drink in Alcudia.
Back in Pollensa we stopped for the customary ice cream...
43 lovely miles!
https://www.strava.com/activities/527116039
Thomas, Keith and I hung around for Craig who was having to get 3 flights from Boston (US)
After picking up bikes we went for what was billed as a short, relaxed ride. Like shite it was!
Out of Puerto Pollensa and after 5 miles I had the first puncture of the trip!
A new tube and off again toward Caimari. Orange blossom, gladioli, wisteria, red kites, hoopoe. Wonderful!
We eventually wound up in Selva, and stopped for a drink.
Pope Craig on the steps.
On to Muro. We jumped on to 3 locals coming out of Inca and had a free ride until the Sa Pobla turn. Artichokes and spuds in the fields with countless wild flowers.
On the road to Alcudia that goes through Albufera marsh was quick. Quick enough for 3 PR's on strava.
We stopped for another drink in Alcudia.
Back in Pollensa we stopped for the customary ice cream...
43 lovely miles!
https://www.strava.com/activities/527116039
Elybazza61
Guru
Good club run today in the Eastern sunshine;as others have said attire was pondered over but settled for ss jersey,gilet,shorts and leg and arm warmers with a light base layer under it all,plus no shoe covers/Belgian booties just some nice This Is Cambridge socks.
Leg warmers had to come off at the coffee stop at La Hogue due to the sun and getting warm with the effort.
66kms at a 30.4kmh average so no time for photos! although one was taken at La Hogue but it's only of a row of bikes and it's on the Strava feed.
https://www.strava.com/activities/533291708
Will have a little ride out with the other half tomorrow and then it'll be an easy-ish week before next week-ends Velominati London cogal.
Leg warmers had to come off at the coffee stop at La Hogue due to the sun and getting warm with the effort.
66kms at a 30.4kmh average so no time for photos! although one was taken at La Hogue but it's only of a row of bikes and it's on the Strava feed.
https://www.strava.com/activities/533291708
Will have a little ride out with the other half tomorrow and then it'll be an easy-ish week before next week-ends Velominati London cogal.
- Location
- Egham
Commute home this morning was nice, a little chilly but very light traffic. I'd have extended it if I weren't just starting 3 nights. Tonights ride in was a bit wet
, days like this I'm glad we have a decent drying room at work.
, days like this I'm glad we have a decent drying room at work.
Arjimlad
Tights of Cydonia
- Location
- South Glos
My family and I are back from our annual trip to the Lakes. We stay at Patterdale Hall on Ullswater. My son and I climbed the Kirkstone Pass again and later took a steamer across the lake to Howtown. We then had a superb twenty miler back to Patterdale.
Spartak
Powered by M&M's
- Location
- Bristolian
Top of Coxgrove Bridlepath
You be careful cycling in the deep dark wood
Well done another 50km as near as dam it
- Location
- Shrewsbury, Shropshire
I'd hoped to get out and do my metric century for April today. Unfortunately the morning rain carried on for several hours longer than last night's forecast suggested 
which was rather off-putting, especially as my waterproofs aren't that waterproof any more.
It dried up about lunch time but having plans for later, that didn't really leave enough time to get the 62 miles in. Instead I decided to give the Vittoria Voyager tyres I got last year another try so swapped the Marathons on the Raleigh for those and headed out for a test ride.
The route is effectively the extended version of my commute (I've ridden this way once already this week but the distance was about right for the time available) out to Condover, Pitchford, Acton Burnell and Cressage, then back through Wroxeter, Upton Forge, Atcham and back to Condover before heading home.
Early on in the ride I wasn't getting on brilliantly - it felt like I was constantly slipping forward on the saddle and the legs felt unusually fatigued. A small adjustment helped with this which was good as I had a headwind to work against until Acton Burnell.
From Cressage, the bike suddenly felt really lively. I know I had a bit of wind assistance (11mph according to the Met Office) but I hardly noticed hills that would usually have me heading down the gears or standing on the pedals.
I turned back into the wind after Upton Forge but kept up a brisk pace until the lumpy section on the way back to Condover and my final turn with the wind in my favour again which allowed a 20mph cruise for the next couple of miles.
An enjoyable ride covering an indicated 27.27 miles (I liked that) at 15mph average (liked that more). I'm not sure if it was the tyres, the saddle adjustment or just carrying less weight than usual but the bike felt really great today despite my tired legs. Not many other riders out this afternoon. I'd have thought plenty of others would want to make the most of the improved weather.
The view from Cressage Bridge.
Quiet at Viroconium.
which was rather off-putting, especially as my waterproofs aren't that waterproof any more.It dried up about lunch time but having plans for later, that didn't really leave enough time to get the 62 miles in. Instead I decided to give the Vittoria Voyager tyres I got last year another try so swapped the Marathons on the Raleigh for those and headed out for a test ride.
The route is effectively the extended version of my commute (I've ridden this way once already this week but the distance was about right for the time available) out to Condover, Pitchford, Acton Burnell and Cressage, then back through Wroxeter, Upton Forge, Atcham and back to Condover before heading home.
Early on in the ride I wasn't getting on brilliantly - it felt like I was constantly slipping forward on the saddle and the legs felt unusually fatigued. A small adjustment helped with this which was good as I had a headwind to work against until Acton Burnell.
From Cressage, the bike suddenly felt really lively. I know I had a bit of wind assistance (11mph according to the Met Office) but I hardly noticed hills that would usually have me heading down the gears or standing on the pedals.
I turned back into the wind after Upton Forge but kept up a brisk pace until the lumpy section on the way back to Condover and my final turn with the wind in my favour again which allowed a 20mph cruise for the next couple of miles.
An enjoyable ride covering an indicated 27.27 miles (I liked that) at 15mph average (liked that more). I'm not sure if it was the tyres, the saddle adjustment or just carrying less weight than usual but the bike felt really great today despite my tired legs. Not many other riders out this afternoon. I'd have thought plenty of others would want to make the most of the improved weather.
The view from Cressage Bridge.
Quiet at Viroconium.
