Thanks a lot, I'm sure he'd love that, but heck, my poor strava stats
(we were out earlier in the week, so 60.8 miles total so far - he's keen to do another couple miles to make the 100km!)
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Thanks a lot, I'm sure he'd love that, but heck, my poor strava stats
(we were out earlier in the week, so 60.8 miles total so far - he's keen to do another couple miles to make the 100km!)
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A two parter for me yesterday, firstly the 'Tour de Ford' which was a 55 miler from a Local Ford dealer, with the team Sky support cars following us. We were joined by one of the Rio Olympic gold medal Hockey player and cyclists, and the women's world champion triathlete ( Alex Danson and Claire Danson )
The gold medalist is on the right ( Alex Danson) and the Triathlete is on the left ( Claire Danson), the one in the middle is a mate from a cycle club I sometimes ride with
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That's me with the customary pink socks
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I then carried on to Portsmouth for the 'Glow Ride', a ride up and down Southsea sea front, with the bikes all lit up like Christmas trees. Somehow, a couple of people still turned up with no lights at all, absolute muppets
. Anyway here's the photos
The first 55 miles were done at about an 18 mph average, the second 25 was a little slower at about 14 mph, and the last bit was done on knackered legs, I haven't got a clue on the speed.
Here's the ride.
https://www.relive.cc/view/752868969
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The gold medalist is on the right ( Alex Danson) and the Triathlete is on the left ( Claire Danson), the one in the middle is a mate from a cycle club I sometimes ride with
.That's me with the customary pink socks
.I then carried on to Portsmouth for the 'Glow Ride', a ride up and down Southsea sea front, with the bikes all lit up like Christmas trees. Somehow, a couple of people still turned up with no lights at all, absolute muppets
. Anyway here's the photosThe first 55 miles were done at about an 18 mph average, the second 25 was a little slower at about 14 mph, and the last bit was done on knackered legs, I haven't got a clue on the speed.
Here's the ride.
https://www.relive.cc/view/752868969
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Dave 123
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For a change of scene we rode from Jo's friends house in Burwell. The drive over was bright and sunny
So from Burwell we headed in the direction of Snailwell. We ended up on the A14 flyover due to a lack of signs at a crucial point.
From Snailwell we went through the lanes to the lovely village of Chippenham, and we ended up at La Hogue farm shop
So, a cheese scone, mars bar cheesecake and a chat with the Bury Bicycle Collective, lovely ladies out on a ride.
We set of again but it was bloody cold. Jo wasn't really feeling it so we returned to Burwell via Fordham which is a more direct route.
Only 17 miles today.
https://www.strava.com/activities/753388595
So from Burwell we headed in the direction of Snailwell. We ended up on the A14 flyover due to a lack of signs at a crucial point.
From Snailwell we went through the lanes to the lovely village of Chippenham, and we ended up at La Hogue farm shop
So, a cheese scone, mars bar cheesecake and a chat with the Bury Bicycle Collective, lovely ladies out on a ride.
We set of again but it was bloody cold. Jo wasn't really feeling it so we returned to Burwell via Fordham which is a more direct route.
Only 17 miles today.
https://www.strava.com/activities/753388595
A trip up to Loch Thom today. Bright pleasant morning - at least it was at sea level!
First part of the journey was 14 miles north along the coast road (A78). There’s a reasonable cycle path alongside part of it, and at that time on a sunday morning there weren’t too many dog walkers getting in the way. It can be a bit busy when the road goes through the towns.
Uneventful and reasonably brisk stretch, virtually flat.
When I arrived at Largs, turned inland and up the Brisbane Glen moor road towards Loch Thom. The next 5 miles or so are a steady climb from sea level up to about 950 ft on single track road. I got passed by one other cyclist on that stretch, who wasn’t quite as unfit as me :-)
That was a cold stretch. The sun was low in the sky, and the road is mostly in the shaded side of the valley - and by the time I got to the top I was freezing! Hands were really quite painful, and bright red. Better gloves next time!
Normally, I think of electricity pylons as a blot on the landscape. But the ones on that route are quite a welcome sight, as they mark the summit - from there on, it’s downhill.
The next couple of miles is a descent down to about 600ft, and you reach Loch Thom. Still freezing, I turned left and headed round the loch for about a mile towards the Cornalees visitor centre.
You’re out in the middle of nowhere, moorland and lochs, and all of a sudden, you come across 2 cafes within 50 yards of each other.
The first cafe is part of the visitor centre for the country park. I’d never been i it before - it has always been shut any time I go up that way.
The second cafe is part of the fishery at the loch. I’ve been there a few times before. Very basic inside, but good coffee, reasonable selection of food (bacon roll, soup etc) and friendly staff. And they seem to always be open - as long as there are people fishing, they’ll keep the place open.
Both cafes were open. I made the mistake of going into the visitor centre - simply because I’d never been there before, and it was about 50 yards closer. Big mistake.
It was 11am, and the place had just opened. It was deserted. But they had a fancy coffee machine.... I asked the lady for a double espresso. She looked at me as if I was stupid... apparently the big fancy machine (which they mention on their website!) doesn’t work and “has hardly worked since it was installed”. They did have one of those Kenco machines that use the sachets, so I had that.
No hot food. In fact, no fresh food. The closest they had to a nice cake was a Kit-Kat or a muesli bar.
However, they did have the one thing that I craved - a radiator!
Once I warmed up, and had the coffee and Kit-Kat, I headed back on the return trip.
I hardly noticed the short climb back up to the top, even though the maps say it’s a couple of miles of road which is just as steep as the first climb. And once I got over the top, the descent was great - about 6 miles downhill.
Then another 14 miles back home - 46 in total.
As I got off the bike at home, I looked at my cycle computer, which was showing 1399 miles since I got the GT earlier this year. I had no option but to go round the block to let it roll over....
First part of the journey was 14 miles north along the coast road (A78). There’s a reasonable cycle path alongside part of it, and at that time on a sunday morning there weren’t too many dog walkers getting in the way. It can be a bit busy when the road goes through the towns.
Uneventful and reasonably brisk stretch, virtually flat.
When I arrived at Largs, turned inland and up the Brisbane Glen moor road towards Loch Thom. The next 5 miles or so are a steady climb from sea level up to about 950 ft on single track road. I got passed by one other cyclist on that stretch, who wasn’t quite as unfit as me :-)
That was a cold stretch. The sun was low in the sky, and the road is mostly in the shaded side of the valley - and by the time I got to the top I was freezing! Hands were really quite painful, and bright red. Better gloves next time!
Normally, I think of electricity pylons as a blot on the landscape. But the ones on that route are quite a welcome sight, as they mark the summit - from there on, it’s downhill.
The next couple of miles is a descent down to about 600ft, and you reach Loch Thom. Still freezing, I turned left and headed round the loch for about a mile towards the Cornalees visitor centre.
You’re out in the middle of nowhere, moorland and lochs, and all of a sudden, you come across 2 cafes within 50 yards of each other.
The first cafe is part of the visitor centre for the country park. I’d never been i it before - it has always been shut any time I go up that way.
The second cafe is part of the fishery at the loch. I’ve been there a few times before. Very basic inside, but good coffee, reasonable selection of food (bacon roll, soup etc) and friendly staff. And they seem to always be open - as long as there are people fishing, they’ll keep the place open.
Both cafes were open. I made the mistake of going into the visitor centre - simply because I’d never been there before, and it was about 50 yards closer. Big mistake.
It was 11am, and the place had just opened. It was deserted. But they had a fancy coffee machine.... I asked the lady for a double espresso. She looked at me as if I was stupid... apparently the big fancy machine (which they mention on their website!) doesn’t work and “has hardly worked since it was installed”. They did have one of those Kenco machines that use the sachets, so I had that.
No hot food. In fact, no fresh food. The closest they had to a nice cake was a Kit-Kat or a muesli bar.
However, they did have the one thing that I craved - a radiator!
Once I warmed up, and had the coffee and Kit-Kat, I headed back on the return trip.
I hardly noticed the short climb back up to the top, even though the maps say it’s a couple of miles of road which is just as steep as the first climb. And once I got over the top, the descent was great - about 6 miles downhill.
Then another 14 miles back home - 46 in total.
As I got off the bike at home, I looked at my cycle computer, which was showing 1399 miles since I got the GT earlier this year. I had no option but to go round the block to let it roll over....
Mrs M
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. Working yesterday so only day off this week. Happily, Mr M joined me.Took the Felt roadie, (Victoria)
, sadly been neglecting her for a while, and as the Pashley has been polished to within an inch of her life didn't want to get her dirty 
Went a wee bit off-road today and Victoria coped admirably
(maybe she's CX in disguise). Back wheel slipped a couple of times but managed to stay upright. Also tried out my padded undershorts, wow, why didn't I buy these before
Met a couple of very enthusiastic black labs, very interested in the bikes, a one legged seagull and a cute wee pony, (ahem, no pic, as he was obviously very pleased to see us)
Only 2 pics today as Mr M does not stop to "footer about".
Rain stayed off, apart from a few wee spits, very enjoyable ride.
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Willoughby the destination 57 miles the journey. My original plan was a ride to Upper Stowe but the ride was very slow and hard, It seemed to be a lot more windy than I thought it would be. I got to Napton On The Hill, climbed Butt Hill and continued toward Priors Marston, as I got closer to the gated road I was looking at my watch and average speed and thinking at this rate I'm not going to make Upper Stowe before dinner time so took the decision to turn down the gated road recross the main road at Lower Shuckburgh and continue on to Willoughby and a stop at the Cafe on the A45. I took the scenic route back through Broadwell and Long Itchington, when I got to the Leamington road I turned left through Ryton and Wolston then into Coventry past the Speed Way and my usual route home. I'm sat here now slightly disappointed with the ride and thinking I need to do something about my fitness, I haven't been going well at all this month.
When I record a ride I use my phone and an App called My Tracks then upload to Ride With GPS, today it wasn't working very well, it showed I'd done 59 miles, my cycle computer was showing 57 miles, it had my average at 14.1 mph, my computer showed 13.3 and the GPS had my max speed at 74.8, The computer was showing a max of 29mph, I normally start and stop the GPS a couple of streets away from home.
ridewithgps]11625869
View: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/11625869
When I record a ride I use my phone and an App called My Tracks then upload to Ride With GPS, today it wasn't working very well, it showed I'd done 59 miles, my cycle computer was showing 57 miles, it had my average at 14.1 mph, my computer showed 13.3 and the GPS had my max speed at 74.8
, The computer was showing a max of 29mph, I normally start and stop the GPS a couple of streets away from home.ridewithgps]11625869
View: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/11625869
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Another day another ride had arrange to meet Andy at 1100 so it would be a nice relaxed ride for me as Andy is a bit slower than me .Anstey ,Cropston ,Rothley to Cossington to bump into Andy coming the opposite way he'd got there early and didnt want to wait as it a bit chilly . Up Humble lane and out to Ratcliffe on the Wreake where we can't across the Leicester marathon going in the opposite direction so the next couple of miles we were dodging cars trying to overtake the runners and runners all over the road . Running seems hard work there wernt many smiles .Thankfully at Thrussington we turned away from the marathon route .Frisby on the Wreake the across the A607 to the quiet lanes around Gaddesby and back across the A607 Through Rearsby towards Thrussington where we caught up the marathon broom wagon closely following the tailender that must be unnerving for the runner but to her credit she was slow and steady but didn't look that tired bearing in mind this the 12 mile mark . The next couple of miles we past runners in various states of tiredness if they all get to the end credit to them . Back to Cossington and Sileby to Andys house hes done 27 miles his longest ride for a while at 13.9 mph a good work out for him but for me it was a lovely relaxed hour and half which I really enjoyed it made a change not to be going hard which I tend to when on my own . So plotted a route home which would have been 43 miles the direct route can't do that so extended route of Barrow ,Quorn ,Woodhouse ,Swithland ,Rothley Mountsorrel a wiggly route through the estate back to Rothley ,Cropston and Home and 50.7 miles in the bag Had a bit of everything drizzle sunshine overcast it was nice when the sun was out but a bit chilly when it was in
Thanks a lot, I'm sure he'd love that, but heck, my poor strava stats
(we were out earlier in the week, so 60.8 miles total so far - he's keen to do another couple miles to make the 100km!)
and short local ride makes 111km!
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Richard A Thackeray
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Not far, but out with a few members of Wakefield Triathlon Club this morning
stearman65
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Thursday actually, took the trike for a test ride on the marine lake car park after the mechanic's service.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/eric_shepherd/30399155261/in/dateposted-public/
My wife also had a ride on her Dahon folder, unfortunately not as successful as mine.
View: https://vimeo.com/188403653
https://www.flickr.com/photos/eric_shepherd/30399155261/in/dateposted-public/
My wife also had a ride on her Dahon folder, unfortunately not as successful as mine.
View: https://vimeo.com/188403653
Up and out early because of things to do later in the morning. I went north into a slight wind hoping it would be at my back on the return. Fat chance.
So I made for Boroughbridge and maybe Ripon but instead I got to Walshford and decided to cut things short and get home in time to get Mrs Colly tea and breakfast in bed. Brownie points are never wasted.
View: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/11622345
So I made for Boroughbridge and maybe Ripon but instead I got to Walshford and decided to cut things short and get home in time to get Mrs Colly tea and breakfast in bed.
Brownie points are never wasted.View: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/11622345
NorthernDave
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After yesterdays half century, today was a much shorter affair as we continued Mrs ND's cycling rehabilitation.
Up Wood Lane to Scholes, down Main Street to the Coronation Tree and then back off road onto Bog Lane and the bridleway. I think it's safe to say there has been a bit of rain. All still easily passable but the mud and puddles are definitely making an appearance now. Good fun though!
Mrs ND did really well on here and now has the confidence to keep ploughing on and not get worried if the back wheel slips a bit, then surpassed herself blasting down the descent to Cock Beck - a hill that she almost refused to ride down as being "too steep" just a few weeks ago.
Then the climb up to Manston Lane before looping round to home on road. Another big improvement is that the number of stops has dropped dramatically too.
Just under six miles in total - the average speed isn't really important, but we did climb a steady 217ft.
All in a very enjoyable Sunday morning tootle round and we spotted a few other cyclists too.
Up Wood Lane to Scholes, down Main Street to the Coronation Tree and then back off road onto Bog Lane and the bridleway. I think it's safe to say there has been a bit of rain. All still easily passable but the mud and puddles are definitely making an appearance now. Good fun though!
Mrs ND did really well on here and now has the confidence to keep ploughing on and not get worried if the back wheel slips a bit, then surpassed herself blasting down the descent to Cock Beck - a hill that she almost refused to ride down as being "too steep" just a few weeks ago.
Then the climb up to Manston Lane before looping round to home on road. Another big improvement is that the number of stops has dropped dramatically too.
Just under six miles in total - the average speed isn't really important, but we did climb a steady 217ft.
All in a very enjoyable Sunday morning tootle round and we spotted a few other cyclists too.
Mrs M
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- Aberdeenshire
Well done Mr's NDAfter yesterdays half century, today was a much shorter affair as we continued Mrs ND's cycling rehabilitation.
Up Wood Lane to Scholes, down Main Street to the Coronation Tree and then back off road onto Bog Lane and the bridleway. I think it's safe to say there has been a bit of rain. All still easily passable but the mud and puddles are definitely making an appearance now. Good fun though!
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Mrs ND did really well on here and now has the confidence to keep ploughing on and not get worried if the back wheel slips a bit, then surpassed herself blasting down the descent to Cock Beck - a hill that she almost refused to ride down as being "too steep" just a few weeks ago.
Then the climb up to Manston Lane before looping round to home on road. Another big improvement is that the number of stops has dropped dramatically too.
Just under six miles in total - the average speed isn't really important, but we did climb a steady 217ft.
All in a very enjoyable Sunday morning tootle round and we spotted a few other cyclists too.
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