If ever you head this way, let me know! There are plenty of bridleways and several off road places that are not well known. Harleston Firs are a blast as well but quite busy with dog walkers and horse riders.
Your ride today....
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gavgav
Legendary Member
Not been getting out much since the early May holiday, due to other plans at weekends and my new job meaning late finishes at work, so nice to get out this evening for a short ride.
Took the cycle paths up to Sundorne and then through the estate that leads to the river towpath and the Quarry Park. Up though Kingsland and then along more cycle paths to Oxon, where I had to nip into an estate i'd not been through before, due to works blocking the cycleway.
Took some roads I hadn't ridden my bike along before, including Racecourse Lane, which can be a rat run but wasn't too bad this evening, before winding my way through Radbrook. Loads of traffic here at the moment, due to the major 18 month roadworks that are shutting road after road in Shrewsbury.
Took Nobold lane, climbed up through Nobold itself and then through Meole Brace, where I came across Evelyne from work and had a quick chat to her, before heading home.
Not much to report other than where has the warmth gone?! Grey and freezing
here today meant trousers and layers were back 
13.4 miles
Took the cycle paths up to Sundorne and then through the estate that leads to the river towpath and the Quarry Park. Up though Kingsland and then along more cycle paths to Oxon, where I had to nip into an estate i'd not been through before, due to works blocking the cycleway.
Took some roads I hadn't ridden my bike along before, including Racecourse Lane, which can be a rat run but wasn't too bad this evening, before winding my way through Radbrook. Loads of traffic here at the moment, due to the major 18 month roadworks that are shutting road after road in Shrewsbury.
Took Nobold lane, climbed up through Nobold itself and then through Meole Brace, where I came across Evelyne from work and had a quick chat to her, before heading home.
Not much to report other than where has the warmth gone?! Grey and freezing
here today meant trousers and layers were back 13.4 miles
A day off work so decided to take the Van Nic up into the hills. Started in the town of Neath, and immediately faced with the first ascent Cimla, only given as a 6 - 8% gradient ( felt a lot steeper to me) but at just under 2 miles long, it was a fair warm up. A long descent takes you to the start of the Afan Valley which slowly climbs and meanders up the pine tree clad valley. Passing the village of Blaengwynfi starts the ascent of the Bwlch, 4.5 miles of climbing 9 -14% which surprises me as again it felt a lot steeper. The wind and cold temperature at the top made me regret wearing my shorts on the long descent down into the valley and the town of Treorchy. A short ride up the valley through the town of Treherbert and then the climb of the Rhigos starts. A 5 mile climb of 8 - 14% but wonderful panoramic views only spoilt by the new windfarm which is under construction. A steep descent through a couple of hairpins then a long descent back to Hirwaun then another descent down into Glyn Neath then a nice flat run down the Neath Valley back to Neath. 44 miles but with 3700 ft of climbing felt a lot more. Really enjoyable and cant wait to get out again.
Rest stop on the Bwlch
Rest stop on the Rhigos.
Rest stop on the Bwlch
Gravity Aided
Legendary Member
- Location
- Land of Lincoln
11.4 miles the distance today, over by Normal and back, and the University. Fine weather, although storms are expected. Many a cyclist out there for a weekday when all the students are gone. Brisk winds and the weather turning downhill. Warm.
86F
29C
Winds S23 G30
Relative humidity 53%
Barometer 29.96
Sunny, turning cloudy and threatening.
86F
29C
Winds S23 G30
Relative humidity 53%
Barometer 29.96
Sunny, turning cloudy and threatening.
Elybazza61
Guru
Bit of a blast this morning,need to do some harder riding rather than the steady endurance stuff.
So suitably inspired by Daniel Oss and co from watching the Giro last night
tried to keep a good push going on most of the ride in;was a bit chilly and even a bit of drizzle at times with a slight headwind in places so pleased with a tad under 32kph average
.
https://www.strava.com/activities/588321512
A suitable warm down roll then through the city to the Espresso cafe for a deserved(well I think so
)coffee and date cake
.
https://www.strava.com/activities/588321512
Then a roll down Mill Road to work.
https://www.strava.com/activities/588321494
So suitably inspired by Daniel Oss and co from watching the Giro last night
tried to keep a good push going on most of the ride in;was a bit chilly and even a bit of drizzle at times with a slight headwind in places so pleased with a tad under 32kph average.https://www.strava.com/activities/588321512
A suitable warm down roll then through the city to the Espresso cafe for a deserved(well I think so
)coffee and date cake.https://www.strava.com/activities/588321512
Then a roll down Mill Road to work.
https://www.strava.com/activities/588321494
Spartak
Powered by M&M's
- Location
- Bristolian
Nice ride out on the MTB this morning.
Along the Dramway path to Longwell Green & back via various tracks and trails.
D
Deleted member 1258
Guest
50 miles the journey, Hatton Locks the destination. A far from routine Thursday ride this morning, though it was my usual route to Hatton Locks, I've broken a spoke on the rear of my geared Eastway bike again so todays ride wa a fixed wheel ride. Now I haven't been on the fixed for a couple of months but after a couple miles to get used to it again I was enjoying flying round the lanes, spinning fast down the hills and steaming up them. But just the other side of Chadwick End I got the familiar bump de bump bump de bump from the back, I'd had a visit from the puncture fairy, a quick tube change and I was on my way, but a couple of miles down the road the tyre looked a bit soggy, a stop for top up and I was on my way again, but a couple of miles down the road it was looking soggy again but I decided to push on to the cafe and it stayed up and I got to the cafe OK. I decided on a shorter route back home, back though Haseley Knob, past the Honiley Boot and on through Temple Balsall to Balsall Common and my usual route back into Coventry. The few puffs of air I put into the tyre at the cafe got me home and the tyre has stayed up all afternoon so I think an investigation is called for later on, I'll have to decide on leaving the tube in or changing it, decisions, decisions decisions!
Stonechat
Guru
- Location
- Staines, Middlesex
Another ride while still in Wales and a shorter one.
Due to almost non existent broadband was unable to plan a route, so managed to contrive a loop with a minimum of main roads. About 7.5 miles, did two loops and another short loop.
Terrain round here is very hilly, managed to avoid any killer hills.
20.85 miles @ 14.9 mph
1322 feet climbed so over 60 feet per mile, so that speed is OK.
Will upload as possible, when home
Due to almost non existent broadband was unable to plan a route, so managed to contrive a loop with a minimum of main roads. About 7.5 miles, did two loops and another short loop.
Terrain round here is very hilly, managed to avoid any killer hills.
20.85 miles @ 14.9 mph
1322 feet climbed so over 60 feet per mile, so that speed is OK.
Will upload as possible, when home
gavgav
Legendary Member
Just a very short ride, to take my bike up to @Rickshaw Phil for it's pre summer service. Just a few niggles with brakes, bearings, etc, to sort hopefully!
Took the indirect route through the nearby estate and then round the village, before arriving at phil's.
4.7 miles
Took the indirect route through the nearby estate and then round the village, before arriving at phil's.
4.7 miles
Dave 123
Legendary Member
- Location
- Cambridgeshire alps
Just a quick loop around the Eversdens tonight. One hour and one second according to my Garmin.
There weren't many people out this evening. The most impressive thing I saw was a hare. He popped out of a hedge 10yds in front of me, paused, then carried on to the other side of the road. Not a care in the world. Lucky hare!
https://www.strava.com/activities/588973280
There weren't many people out this evening. The most impressive thing I saw was a hare. He popped out of a hedge 10yds in front of me, paused, then carried on to the other side of the road. Not a care in the world. Lucky hare!
https://www.strava.com/activities/588973280
Gert Lush
Senior Member
- Location
- Weston-super-Mare
Been trying to get some more miles in my legs and a lot more hills! So cycled home from work, only two miles. Sat around charging my phone for safety reasons and then set out with no where specific in mind at about 6.30pm. Just stayed around Weston and hit up some of the hills and then got bored of cycling around the same area so rode up the sea front. Rode past Weston bike night, always a huge turn out, shame mine doesn't fit in! Then just looped around through Hutton and Banwell before making up the the extra miles to hit 20miles.
20.03miles
14.8mph avg
1,004ft elevation
https://www.strava.com/activities/589013917
20.03miles
14.8mph avg
1,004ft elevation
https://www.strava.com/activities/589013917
twentysix by twentyfive
Clinging on tightly
- Location
- Over the Hill
I joined the Forest boys tonight for the first GlosVelo outing for me this year. There were 25 or so riders ready for the off. Climbing was the theme (~3000 feet). We had several long climbs on the route as well as some new roads for me. I was the oldest rider but not the slowest thankfully. Lots of new riders have discovered GV. It's great to see the club thriving and attracting more members. It was great to catch up with the guys again after some time as I don't see them through the winter. The GV Tour is in everyone's thoughts now. About 4 weeks to go.
derrick
The Glue that binds us together.
- Location
- On the edge of London
Made arrangements to go for a little drink tonight with a few friends, The pub is only a couple of miles away, it was to easy to go straight there, so we thought we would take the long way round. So 61 miles latter we found the pub, really good ride with Dom and Paul, we then met up with my other half Deb and a friend Sara who had done there own ride this evening, We arrived at about 8pm left about 10-30. Great evening with cycling buddies. Life is so good.
https://www.strava.com/activities/589177175
https://www.strava.com/activities/589177175
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- Location
- Egham
My ride today, and first one of the week, was a princely 1.2 miles round the block to see if the legs were working well enough for an MTB ride tomorrow with the kids.
Just returned from North Wales, not for the Velothon, but for hill walking. June 2013 saw me at the peak of Ben Nevis, having done Snowdon in 2012, and Scafell Pike in 2011. 2 weeks after getting down from 'The Ben' I found myself in hospital and the next 2 years or so were hell.
This was my return to health, and the biggest sense of achievement so far. A view from the top of Cadair Idris.
Just returned from North Wales, not for the Velothon, but for hill walking. June 2013 saw me at the peak of Ben Nevis, having done Snowdon in 2012, and Scafell Pike in 2011. 2 weeks after getting down from 'The Ben' I found myself in hospital and the next 2 years or so were hell.
This was my return to health, and the biggest sense of achievement so far. A view from the top of Cadair Idris.
