Your ride today....
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Gravity Aided
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A bright and crisp morning, a little less politely it was f f freezing. Monday to Saturday, leaving for a ride before nine thirty means you get to admire other people’s vehicles in long, stationary lines. Sunday is not like that, an early start, well 8:45 is early for me, means an early finish and as ever there are things to do.
A pedal around Holbeck, legs and lungs wondering what hit them, and through Hunslet for the climb to John o’ Gaunts. That sorted the legs out, the lungs may forgive me. The breeze was picking up a bit but it never became a problem. Turn left to miss the Oulton Roundabout, going past Woodlesford station instead, left again at the bottom of the hill and cross both canal and river on the way to Swillington. Straight on to Garforth, turn right at the roundabout for the gasp and pant up Garforth Cliff. Keep on the A 63 until the Micklefield roundabout, and turn left to ride through the village.
Once through, turn right on the B 1217, along to Lotherton Gates and turn left for Aberford. I could very likely ride the rest in my sleep, but it is different every time. Today’s oddity was a cycling event of some description. Lasses at road junctions and the occasional farm gate pointing riders in presumably the right direction. So, just below the ridge top was someone directing me to turn right. She seemed shocked to hear I was cycling by myself, not in this event she was helping to marshal. Hmmm, I pondered this for the rest of the 31.6 miles I rode today, maybe I had the wrong impression there, or it could have been shortage of breath.
And the imitation of a circular ride . . .
A pedal around Holbeck, legs and lungs wondering what hit them, and through Hunslet for the climb to John o’ Gaunts. That sorted the legs out, the lungs may forgive me. The breeze was picking up a bit but it never became a problem. Turn left to miss the Oulton Roundabout, going past Woodlesford station instead, left again at the bottom of the hill and cross both canal and river on the way to Swillington. Straight on to Garforth, turn right at the roundabout for the gasp and pant up Garforth Cliff. Keep on the A 63 until the Micklefield roundabout, and turn left to ride through the village.
Once through, turn right on the B 1217, along to Lotherton Gates and turn left for Aberford. I could very likely ride the rest in my sleep, but it is different every time. Today’s oddity was a cycling event of some description. Lasses at road junctions and the occasional farm gate pointing riders in presumably the right direction. So, just below the ridge top was someone directing me to turn right. She seemed shocked to hear I was cycling by myself, not in this event she was helping to marshal. Hmmm, I pondered this for the rest of the 31.6 miles I rode today, maybe I had the wrong impression there, or it could have been shortage of breath.
And the imitation of a circular ride . . .
Brandane
Legendary Member
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- Costa Clyde
That saves me doing much of a write-up on my ride this morning; as it would look a bit like a copy and paste of the above
. Even down to going along that wee dead end path on the north side of Loch Thom (in my case I had intended going to Greenock but ran into a fog bank, so turned back and decided to explore where that path went. At the end, I did a bit of cyclocrossing and carried the bike the half mile or so over the moorland to where it links up with the road to Cornalees).Strava link for this morning.
Some pics.......
The Secteur with it's new flat bar conversion at Loch Thom....
Inverkip near the marina entrance, looking across to Innellan...
Arran, Bute, and Cumbrae, and some sheep, all in one shot..
Summer has finally arrived on the Clyde
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Maverick Goose
A jumped up pantry boy, who never knew his place
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- A champagne supernova in the sky
May the Force be with you!Quick 15 miles today that I somehow managed in 52 minutes so either the tailwind was stronger than I thought or my Cateye is playing upComplete day of rest tomorrow in readiness for the Viking Challenge I'm doing on Sunday.
Another sunny autumn day here in the Lakes, more fun dodging peds on the Under Loughrigg road and then the traffic on the A591 on the way back-don't even think about doing Red Bank on a Sunday!
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
What a beautiful day it is today, well in the Sun anyway. In the shade it's bloomin perishing. Another pootle along the B4404. There has been an awful lot of rain here this week and The river is very high and flowing very fast., so past The river dovey, and past the shooting range and on towards llanerwin. On the way back, there was a very strong headwind and my ears were hurting. Good job i have just bought a winter buff because I'm going to need it I think.
Definitely the correct choice to abandon you could have pushed on and made yourself worse . Feeling your frustration nothing worst than wanting to ride and not being able ,GWS
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I did manage to get out in the sunshine, I got out in the garden and got the weeding and tidying done, not as good as a bike ride but enjoyable non the less, and its made the day feel like less of a waste.
Had everything planned this morning route plotted 100 km target . Sat watching the start of the F1 and got a text from big sister "are going for a bike ride " silly question ! " Can we meet for coffee" So complete change off route and meet arrange at Nice pies cafe near Melton .Out to Cossington and roughly followed my recent CC ride route got to Saxelby and had more time so turned to Holwell and some quiet lanes back to Nice pies cafe bang on time . Big sis was waiting so coffee and a massive piece of lemon cafe consumed . Purchased 2 pies for Monday tea . Big Sister bought some and has had them for dinner "best pies ever " was her opinion 
looking for to Mondays tea . Home the long way to get the 100 km in . Willoughby on the Wolds ,Wysall ,East Leake coming out of West Leake a guy was fixing a puncture pulled over to see if he was ok . Hed just about changed the tube and he said that's his second one today . Into Sutton Bonnington passing a farmer hedge cutting went as wide as I could round in . Just climbing out of Kegworth and the back wheel feels soft pulled up 12 miles from home put some air in it and it seemed to hold so steady ride to see if I could make it home got to Diesworth and I can feel it soft again so pulled over in a convenient bus shelter and set about changing the tube . Annoyingly couldn't find any thing in the tyre and the old tube stayed inflated . Changed the tube anyway thanks to the 3 riders who offered assistance but I was ok . Belton then on Ncr6 between Belton and Shepshed came across another ride front wheel off repairing a puncture are they contagious asked if he was ok and he was struggling with his pump so stopped and helped him change and inflated his tyre we then rode together for a mile before I turned for home . Shepshed down Charley road to Beacon hill crossroads and to Old John and I to Newtown Linford and Home 73.3 miles in the bag and another month ticked off in the metric century challenge . Pumped up the old tube and managed to find a pin hole so patched it and then re checked the tyre now I knew were the hole should be still couldn't find anything !. So pumped tyre up with track pump and will check it in a couple of days . Discovered my mini pump Dosn't get above probably 60 psi but it got me home . Bit chilly first thing but lovely when I got home
looking for to Mondays tea . Home the long way to get the 100 km in . Willoughby on the Wolds ,Wysall ,East Leake coming out of West Leake a guy was fixing a puncture pulled over to see if he was ok . Hed just about changed the tube and he said that's his second one today . Into Sutton Bonnington passing a farmer hedge cutting went as wide as I could round in . Just climbing out of Kegworth and the back wheel feels soft pulled up 12 miles from home put some air in it and it seemed to hold so steady ride to see if I could make it home got to Diesworth and I can feel it soft again so pulled over in a convenient bus shelter and set about changing the tube . Annoyingly couldn't find any thing in the tyre and the old tube stayed inflated . Changed the tube anyway thanks to the 3 riders who offered assistance but I was ok . Belton then on Ncr6 between Belton and Shepshed came across another ride front wheel off repairing a puncture are they contagious asked if he was ok and he was struggling with his pump so stopped and helped him change and inflated his tyre we then rode together for a mile before I turned for home . Shepshed down Charley road to Beacon hill crossroads and to Old John and I to Newtown Linford and Home 73.3 miles in the bag and another month ticked off in the metric century challenge . Pumped up the old tube and managed to find a pin hole so patched it and then re checked the tyre now I knew were the hole should be still couldn't find anything !. So pumped tyre up with track pump and will check it in a couple of days . Discovered my mini pump Dosn't get above probably 60 psi but it got me home . Bit chilly first thing but lovely when I got home
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Dave 123
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After our ride yesterday we went baby sitting, for 24 hours! She was perfectly behaved too. I came home and jumped on my Cube and set out into the blustery, sunny, coolish Cambridgeshire countryside.
It was almost a carbon copy of yesterday's ride in reverse. In Great Gransden I didn't turn down Sand Road as I intended as Farmer Palmer was flailing the hedgerow. I can do without punctures!
The wind was blowing in all directions. At the back of Caxton the smell from the pig farm almost melted my nose. The plus point to the wind was that the maggot farm was fragrance free! Here it is under a mixed sky
So, a nice 20 mile loop to end a nice, but exhausting weekend. Back to work, spin and circuit training for a rest!
https://www.strava.com/activities/732065434
It was almost a carbon copy of yesterday's ride in reverse. In Great Gransden I didn't turn down Sand Road as I intended as Farmer Palmer was flailing the hedgerow. I can do without punctures!
The wind was blowing in all directions. At the back of Caxton the smell from the pig farm almost melted my nose. The plus point to the wind was that the maggot farm was fragrance free! Here it is under a mixed sky
So, a nice 20 mile loop to end a nice, but exhausting weekend. Back to work, spin and circuit training for a rest!
https://www.strava.com/activities/732065434
steve50
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I got the chance to get out on the bike today (first time in twelve days), it was cool in the shade but just nicely warm in the autumn sunshine. I decided it would be a good day to get the old Raleigh out, so jeans T-shirt and warm pullover, cycling mitts and trainers and off we go, From home down through Exley past the rugby ground, down past the local farm and a small housing estate eventually coming onto Elland Road, along Elland road to Brookfoot Lake where I turned onto the canal towpath. A steady pootle along the towpath passing numerous walkers and some fellow cyclists some of whom really could do with slowing down along the towpath before a walker or fellow cyclist ends up in the water (the towpaths are there for us to share!!) I eventually came off the towpath in Brighouse town centre and decided to call in and visit my older brother for an hour. a pleasant hour was spent chatting and drinking tea before I set off back towards home this time sticking to the main roads all the way back until I reached Exley Lane. Exley lane is a steady climb for the first half and then it gets steep but the old Raleigh Pioneer and my legs gallantly made it to the top which I was quite impressed with, the rest of the ride home went without a hitch. The Raleigh Pioneer is twenty five years old, it's made of steel and is not the lightest bike in the world but it is an absolute pleasure to ride on or off road, dressed in casual gear and wearing trainers I feel very comfortable on it as it just plods along at whatever speed i choose, a very enjoyable ten miles today.
That saves me doing much of a write-up on my ride this morning; as it would look a bit like a copy and paste of the above
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What a coincidence. How long did it take to cross the moorland bit. Wasn’t there a river in between?
I thought about trying it, but couldn’t see what the best route was, and had no phone reception so couldn’t check google maps etc.
My trip today was much less eventful. From Saltcoats, headed along the N73 cycle route to Kilwinning, then followed the N7 south through Irvine. Stayed on the main road, bypassing the winding bit where the cycle path goes behind the paper mill, then into Barassie. Followed the N7 sea front path though Troon, then the local cycleway back to Barassie along the golf course, then back home by the same route. 32 miles, and flat as a pancake - only 300ft climbed!
NorthernDave
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- The real Northern Powerhouse
First proper road ride since last weekends Scarborough ride - and by 'eck did it feel like it!
I had intended to get out early, but awoke suffering from a severe case of lazyitis. Several presses of the snooze button later I was up and then went through a degree of faffing about, deciding what to wear. Summer is so much easier to dress for isn't it?
Eventually decided on my new Planet X 365 3/4s, l/s compression top, s/s cycling top and a l/s jersey over the top plus a neck buff, and I think I got it about right this morning. Fingerless mitts were a bit chilly for the first mile or two, but pretty much bob on for the rest of the ride.
Out up Coal Road and Red Hall Lane then a quick scoot along the A58 and onto Whin Moor Lane for the pleasant run out to Shadwell. Right there down Main Street, all the way back to the sharp rise back up to the A58 and across onto Carr Lane for the equally nice run to Thorner.
The roads were still quite wet from last nights rain, so I was glad the Ass Saver was on the bike, but the sun was out and it's not a bad way to spend a Sunday morning is it?
In Thorner it was left, round past the church and onto Milner Lane for the dip and then the sharp climb up onto the ridge.
I could feel the rear tyre (Rubino Pros) struggling for grip up the hill under the trees, which was interesting, but made it to the top and back out into the sunshine. I'll see how the tyres cope with the changing seasons but might have to think about getting some different tyres for over the winter - or just take out the more suitably equipped Road Comp instead...
Along the ridge and all the way to East Rigton, past the green and up the other side and onto Bramham Lane for one of the nicest cycling lanes in the area, although there was quite a lot of gravel and the like washed out of the fields. Eventually crossed Jewitt Lane then the sharp climb onto Thorner Lane where I headed for Bramham, through the dip and up the other side, before getting onto Thorner Rd for a straight run to the village.
Past a chatty group of cyclists who were friendly enough but had shocking road sense, then over the A1(M) bridge and right down the hill.
Up the other side and nicked onto the cycle path to avoid the non-bike detecting traffic lights, before getting back onto the road and motoring down Paradise Way with a lovely tailwind all the way to Bramham cross roads.
Round the roundabout (as you do) and then the straight forward run down to Aberford, still enjoying that tailwind which might have contributed to a PB...
In Aberford I passed a club ride heading the other way and then started seeing marshals and lots of muddy people on MTBs and CX bikes. Not sure what event was on but they looked to be enjoying it - seemed to be coming into the village from the woods at Parlington on NCN R66, then out on Cattle Lane and then cross country again on the bridleway looping into Barwick via Potterton and on from there - anyone know what event it was?
Anyway, I was feeling it a bit by this point, so cycled up to the old Almshouses for a drink and a flapjack - and a photo too:
Back on the bike and into the village, slotting between the event cyclists and heading up Cattle Lane. Slightly concerned that several marshals were trying to direct me with the mud pluggers, but I can only assume that I was going so fast they couldn't tell what sort of bike I was on...
Down the hill to Cock Beck and then the climb up the other side which didn't seem too bad today and into Barwick, where there was a control and drink station set up - and where another marshal tried to flag me down
Through the village and the climb up Leeds Road almost to Scholes before the very welcome downhill stretch to the Coronation Tree, with the MTB'ers back in view cutting across onto the bridleway at Bog Lane. Round the corner on Leeds Road where the number one half wit driver of the day decided to overtake me unsighted on the corner on the wrong side of the road rather than waiting behind for literally a few seconds for the road to straighten out. Fortunately for him there was nothing coming the other way...
From there it's downhill all the way to Cock Beck (again) then the climb up the other side before heading onto local roads up to home.
22.5 miles (36.21km) in a steady 1hr 33m at an average of 14.5mph with 1,279ft climbed. I'll take that for today, especially as I took it steady over a few bits due to the road conditions and I clearly need to pick up my fitness regime as my thighs were on fire when I got home. The half century ride will have to wait until next weekend.
Lots of cyclists out today making the most of the sunshine, which is always good to see, mainly friendly and unusually I saw a couple of other Boardman riders (half the world seems to ride a Spesh around here!).
I had intended to get out early, but awoke suffering from a severe case of lazyitis. Several presses of the snooze button later I was up and then went through a degree of faffing about, deciding what to wear. Summer is so much easier to dress for isn't it?
Eventually decided on my new Planet X 365 3/4s, l/s compression top, s/s cycling top and a l/s jersey over the top plus a neck buff, and I think I got it about right this morning. Fingerless mitts were a bit chilly for the first mile or two, but pretty much bob on for the rest of the ride.
Out up Coal Road and Red Hall Lane then a quick scoot along the A58 and onto Whin Moor Lane for the pleasant run out to Shadwell. Right there down Main Street, all the way back to the sharp rise back up to the A58 and across onto Carr Lane for the equally nice run to Thorner.
The roads were still quite wet from last nights rain, so I was glad the Ass Saver was on the bike, but the sun was out and it's not a bad way to spend a Sunday morning is it?
In Thorner it was left, round past the church and onto Milner Lane for the dip and then the sharp climb up onto the ridge.
I could feel the rear tyre (Rubino Pros) struggling for grip up the hill under the trees, which was interesting, but made it to the top and back out into the sunshine. I'll see how the tyres cope with the changing seasons but might have to think about getting some different tyres for over the winter - or just take out the more suitably equipped Road Comp instead...
Along the ridge and all the way to East Rigton, past the green and up the other side and onto Bramham Lane for one of the nicest cycling lanes in the area, although there was quite a lot of gravel and the like washed out of the fields. Eventually crossed Jewitt Lane then the sharp climb onto Thorner Lane where I headed for Bramham, through the dip and up the other side, before getting onto Thorner Rd for a straight run to the village.
Past a chatty group of cyclists who were friendly enough but had shocking road sense, then over the A1(M) bridge and right down the hill.
Up the other side and nicked onto the cycle path to avoid the non-bike detecting traffic lights, before getting back onto the road and motoring down Paradise Way with a lovely tailwind all the way to Bramham cross roads.
Round the roundabout (as you do) and then the straight forward run down to Aberford, still enjoying that tailwind which might have contributed to a PB...
In Aberford I passed a club ride heading the other way and then started seeing marshals and lots of muddy people on MTBs and CX bikes. Not sure what event was on but they looked to be enjoying it - seemed to be coming into the village from the woods at Parlington on NCN R66, then out on Cattle Lane and then cross country again on the bridleway looping into Barwick via Potterton and on from there - anyone know what event it was?
Anyway, I was feeling it a bit by this point, so cycled up to the old Almshouses for a drink and a flapjack - and a photo too:
Back on the bike and into the village, slotting between the event cyclists and heading up Cattle Lane. Slightly concerned that several marshals were trying to direct me with the mud pluggers, but I can only assume that I was going so fast they couldn't tell what sort of bike I was on...
Down the hill to Cock Beck and then the climb up the other side which didn't seem too bad today and into Barwick, where there was a control and drink station set up - and where another marshal tried to flag me down
Through the village and the climb up Leeds Road almost to Scholes before the very welcome downhill stretch to the Coronation Tree, with the MTB'ers back in view cutting across onto the bridleway at Bog Lane. Round the corner on Leeds Road where the number one half wit driver of the day decided to overtake me unsighted on the corner on the wrong side of the road rather than waiting behind for literally a few seconds for the road to straighten out. Fortunately for him there was nothing coming the other way...
From there it's downhill all the way to Cock Beck (again) then the climb up the other side before heading onto local roads up to home.
22.5 miles (36.21km) in a steady 1hr 33m at an average of 14.5mph with 1,279ft climbed. I'll take that for today, especially as I took it steady over a few bits due to the road conditions and I clearly need to pick up my fitness regime as my thighs were on fire when I got home. The half century ride will have to wait until next weekend.
Lots of cyclists out today making the most of the sunshine, which is always good to see, mainly friendly and unusually I saw a couple of other Boardman riders (half the world seems to ride a Spesh around here!).
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steve50
Disenchanted Member
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- West Yorkshire
I've walked the shore from Irvine through to Troon and back on many occasions when i was just a nipper, lived in Irvine for a few years before moving back to Yorkshire. Been back a few years ago to "Irvine New Town" very disappointing and the beaches were an absolute disgrace.
