Were you ok in those poor weather conditions.
Your ride today....
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Maverick Goose
A jumped up pantry boy, who never knew his place
- Location
- A champagne supernova in the sky
Combs Lane is tough but manageable (I know it from when I lived in Hartington)
. Anyway back to today's ride-a fantastic day in the words of Haircut 100
. I caught the ferry across Windermere to Bowness, then a steady climb up on the B5285 towards Kendal, before turning off down a narrow windy.lane towards Ings. Lots of gates to open and shut to stop our woolly friends from straying though.. Past the Watermill (bit early in the ride for a pint
),across the lovely (not) A591 before heading down a handy back lane that pops you out on the A592 near Troutbeck church (you can also get to Windermere this way). Time to start the climb up Kirkstone Pass!
Actually it's not that steep, just long, and you do get some cracking views along the way. There is a brutally steep lane that goes up past the Golden Rule in Ambleside which I mean to try some time, also Holbeck Lane just before Troutbeck Bridge, which they use in the Fred Whitton.After despatching Kirkstone, I enjoyed a stoating downhill run into Patterdale and on to Glenridding before leaving Ullswater for a steady uphill grunt towards Dockray and Matterdale ...a 4x4 driver gave me a thumbs up (!!). There's an especially fine display of daffodils in Matterdale churchyard at the moment, but luckily there weren't too many on the roads today
. Like that Newton bloke said, what goes up must come down,or something like that and I popped out on the A66 at Troutbeck #2 , then west onto the C2C as far as Threlkeld. It was clouding over a bit now and I was glad I hadn't decided to get rid of any layers! After Threlkeld, the sun came out to play again and I enjoyed a nice run down the B road towards the north end of Thirlmere., then across the dam and down the quiet lane on the westside (westsiiide!). It's not so quiet that walking in the middle of the road is a good idea though...
Nearly beer time woohoo, just the climb up and over Dunmail Raise (sunny!) and into Grasmere past Thorney How, then Tweedies
-the Sleeping Lemons (Wild Beer Company) was especially good. That was a welcome stop for sure...just a nice easy ride back to Far Sawrey via Rydal, Under Loughrigg, Wray castle and the Windermere lakeside path., enjoying the views across the lake. Even the climb up from the ferry didn't feel too painful (a mere 16%, pah
) and I made a most excellent Ruby when I got back. Not a bad little ride all in all and 2 months to go until the peak Epic-went the distance now I'm not gonna stop!
Basil.B
Guru
- Location
- Oxfordshire
First ride this year in shorts, well I had no choice - bib tights were hanging to dry on the washing line.
28 miles.
28 miles.
derrick
The Glue that binds us together.
- Location
- On the edge of London
A nice 65 miles in the sun, A mate and myself did a nice loop of Stanstead airport this morning, the sun was out a little bit breezy but hey ho could not turn down the chance of a nice ride,Took a wrong turn and ended up on the A120 whoops, After a couple of miles on busy roads we where soon back on the country lanes, Not to busy on the roads no close shaves or anyone shouting at us, it must have something to do with the sun being out, lol. Ended back at our local for a couple of beers and my wife joined us for the second one, great way to spend a Wednesday.
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Yes, ride report one day late. I dunno what to say.
Totally different Tuesday. A friend had suggested this ride, starting in Harrogate. Never say no, so off I went. This involved leaving my bed at gormless o’ clock, to catch a train and so on, but the ride was well worth it.
Harrogate station is a pretty good place to leave behind, so off we pedalled. My directions may be slightly adrift, it is a long time since I have ridden around here. Anyway, the Nidderdale Greenway was followed all the way to Ripley, very peaceful and a good leg loosener for me. Out of Ripley on I think the Pateley Bridge road, B 6165 and turn right at the first available opportunity. We rode on, some stunning scenery near and far and an amount of climbing also. No grumbles, this is Yorkshire. After a while, Watergate Road appears on the right, pedal along to the Fountains Abbey visitor centre and have a munch stop. Ride along to Studley Royal, find St Mary’s Church, turn on the camera and enjoy that long, long descent.
So, along to Ripon, my map has just disappeared from the Garmin page, and by the time we reached Bishop Monkton any charge had disappeared from the Garmin as well. But, in Bishop Monkton the main street is easily found, it has a stream running alongside. Deliberately, I must add. Both pubs were shut as well, that was probably also deliberate. Anyway, along the main street, stream on your left, and at the end turn left onto the road that eventually takes you to the road that leads into Knaresborough. Is the pub at the side of the railway station called the Mitre? No matter, a pint and some rather good grub were most welcome followed by a happier pedal along to Bilton and eventually back to the station at Harrogate and the train back home. Great weather, wonderful ride and I am going to say 35 miles including the Leeds bits for the day. Big grins.
Flat battery Garmin means less map.
Totally different Tuesday. A friend had suggested this ride, starting in Harrogate. Never say no, so off I went. This involved leaving my bed at gormless o’ clock, to catch a train and so on, but the ride was well worth it.
Harrogate station is a pretty good place to leave behind, so off we pedalled. My directions may be slightly adrift, it is a long time since I have ridden around here. Anyway, the Nidderdale Greenway was followed all the way to Ripley, very peaceful and a good leg loosener for me. Out of Ripley on I think the Pateley Bridge road, B 6165 and turn right at the first available opportunity. We rode on, some stunning scenery near and far and an amount of climbing also. No grumbles, this is Yorkshire. After a while, Watergate Road appears on the right, pedal along to the Fountains Abbey visitor centre and have a munch stop. Ride along to Studley Royal, find St Mary’s Church, turn on the camera and enjoy that long, long descent.
So, along to Ripon, my map has just disappeared from the Garmin page, and by the time we reached Bishop Monkton any charge had disappeared from the Garmin as well. But, in Bishop Monkton the main street is easily found, it has a stream running alongside. Deliberately, I must add. Both pubs were shut as well, that was probably also deliberate. Anyway, along the main street, stream on your left, and at the end turn left onto the road that eventually takes you to the road that leads into Knaresborough. Is the pub at the side of the railway station called the Mitre? No matter, a pint and some rather good grub were most welcome followed by a happier pedal along to Bilton and eventually back to the station at Harrogate and the train back home. Great weather, wonderful ride and I am going to say 35 miles including the Leeds bits for the day. Big grins.
Flat battery Garmin means less map.
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twentysix by twentyfive
Clinging on tightly
- Location
- Over the Hill
All packed I rode to the station. My 4 and 3/4 hour train journey took an extra hour as a freight train ahead of us broke down. I got to finish reading my book! Underway from Carlisle I had the devil of a headwind and my luggage wasn't helping on the up slopes. I made steady if slow progress. I've done this route before but I had my Sat Nav to assist with Brain Nav. It was a good combination as no wrong turnings were made. Eventually I got to well known territory and faced the stiff ramp up from Gilcrux. I was tiring too so nothing for it but to plug away. Thankfully I arrived to unpack and head back into Cockermouth for some comestibles. Shopping miles have been included. 36 tough smiles
- Location
- Egham
Woke before the alarm at 0450hrs this morning, so made the most of it and extended my commute an extra couple of miles. Chilly this morning with a headwind made for cold fingers. Nice enough ride home this evening, still mild at just after 7pm.
Same again tomorrow, though I'd rather the extra 10 minutes in bed please
Same again tomorrow, though I'd rather the extra 10 minutes in bed please
hondated
Guru
- Location
- Eastbourne East Sussex
Seems to be wind all the time of late, and I always seem to be riding in to it. Stuck on the commute again, and a nice ride in last night in shorts, bit chilly on the way home in the early hours so glad I took a jacket. Had to go up the high street twice today, once for food, and again later to collect a new tap which will define what I do on Friday
Back to the commute tomorrow.
I can relate to as I am sure down here in Eastbourne we get permanent winds going both ways and I am always heading into a head wind. That saying if it doesn't kill you it makes you stronger really isn't true in my opinion.
Donger
Convoi Exceptionnel
- Location
- Quedgeley, Glos.
What a beautiful Spring evening in Gloucestershire. I took advantage of it by riding out to Arlingham and back in my shorts, short sleeved top and sunglasses. Passing through Elmore, I came across loads more pheasants. There always seems to be a solitary one hanging around near this house, and I wonder whether this might be the very one I headbutted a couple of weeks ago:
Elmore looked lovely in the sunshine. I have always liked this cottage with the twisted yew tree in the garden:
When I got to Arlingham,I decided to hang a left at the crossroads and take a less ridden path. In fact I think I'd only ever gone this way once before. One of those muddy, rutted little lanes where grass grows in the middle led me out to the banks of the Severn where you get glimpses out towards the estuary. This is the big bend in the river that is visible on the atlas of Britain (and probably from space). It is quite desolately quiet apart from the sound of wildfowl (being not far from Slimbridge), and I like that.
Whereas everywhere else I go round here, the ducks and the pheasants mostly act nonchalantly as I pass, here they all took flight as soon as they spotted me, and fled in noisy panic. Evidently not many people come here.
Here is one of the many sluice gates around here, meant to stop the tidal bores from surging up the little tributaries and drainage channels. You can tell how big the tides get by the depth of this drainage channel. (In the background is the grass levee along the banks of the Severn):
After my diversion along this muddy and rutted little lane, I headed back to my usual viewpoint opposite the town of Newnham on Severn on the West bank opposite, and admired the view westwards towards the Forest of Dean:
Another really enjoyable little evening ride to boost my mileage and keep my legs turning. 26.9 miles tonight. Loving my cycling right now.
Cheers, Donger.
Elmore looked lovely in the sunshine. I have always liked this cottage with the twisted yew tree in the garden:
When I got to Arlingham,I decided to hang a left at the crossroads and take a less ridden path. In fact I think I'd only ever gone this way once before. One of those muddy, rutted little lanes where grass grows in the middle led me out to the banks of the Severn where you get glimpses out towards the estuary. This is the big bend in the river that is visible on the atlas of Britain (and probably from space). It is quite desolately quiet apart from the sound of wildfowl (being not far from Slimbridge), and I like that.
Whereas everywhere else I go round here, the ducks and the pheasants mostly act nonchalantly as I pass, here they all took flight as soon as they spotted me, and fled in noisy panic. Evidently not many people come here.
Here is one of the many sluice gates around here, meant to stop the tidal bores from surging up the little tributaries and drainage channels. You can tell how big the tides get by the depth of this drainage channel. (In the background is the grass levee along the banks of the Severn):
After my diversion along this muddy and rutted little lane, I headed back to my usual viewpoint opposite the town of Newnham on Severn on the West bank opposite, and admired the view westwards towards the Forest of Dean:
Another really enjoyable little evening ride to boost my mileage and keep my legs turning. 26.9 miles tonight. Loving my cycling right now.
Cheers, Donger.
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- Location
- Egham
Predominate wind direction means I get a headwind on the way home from work, and after a 12hr shift I sometimes find myself wondering why I don't take the van to work (doesn't last long though
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robjh
Legendary Member
- Location
- Cambridgeshire - almost Essex
The best weather was forecast for early today so I was up and out before 8, and rode eastwards along the Essex and Suffolk borders to Long Melford, doing a reccy for a ride I'm leading soon. It was a sunny morning but still quite chilly at the start.
From Duxford I took the newish A505 cycle path to the Abingtons, then climbed up to Balsham. Near Brinkley I caught a strong, sweet pungent smell from the fields that reminded me of fresh coriander - this seemed highly unlikely so I wonder if it was some kind of crop feed? I passed Cowlinge, crossed the A143 to Hawkedon, and got to Long Melford just after 10, after 35 miles with a decent tailwind. LM's main street has half a dozen cafés, so I chose one, and by 11 was on my way back.
I took a more southerly route, and made an early mistake which added 7 miles to my journey, through the pretty but very strung-out Belchamp villages. Once back at Clare, I headed through Kedington and Great Wratting back to Balsham and home. This time I had a strong headwind, the sun had gone in, and the ride back over the wide open fields in those parts was a harder deal than the ride out. It took me 42 miles this way, and with a couple of stops I got back around 2.30.
near Great Bradley ; Hawkedon
Long Melford
From Duxford I took the newish A505 cycle path to the Abingtons, then climbed up to Balsham. Near Brinkley I caught a strong, sweet pungent smell from the fields that reminded me of fresh coriander - this seemed highly unlikely so I wonder if it was some kind of crop feed? I passed Cowlinge, crossed the A143 to Hawkedon, and got to Long Melford just after 10, after 35 miles with a decent tailwind. LM's main street has half a dozen cafés, so I chose one, and by 11 was on my way back.
I took a more southerly route, and made an early mistake which added 7 miles to my journey, through the pretty but very strung-out Belchamp villages. Once back at Clare, I headed through Kedington and Great Wratting back to Balsham and home. This time I had a strong headwind, the sun had gone in, and the ride back over the wide open fields in those parts was a harder deal than the ride out. It took me 42 miles this way, and with a couple of stops I got back around 2.30.
near Great Bradley ; Hawkedon
Long Melford
mybike
Grumblin at Garmin on the Granny Gear
- Location
- Not 'emel 'empstead
Tuesday was a pretty miserable looking day, but they were saying there'd be no rain, so I decided to start the month's riding
The poor lass on the right got berated for going to the wrong side, as far as I was concerned, she was kind enough to give way and stay still.
I thought at first this guy was painting, with the amount of white dust in the air. Actually he was sanding off (?) and still at it when I returned some hours later.
Not sure he had the idea behind kayaking, don't you have to put the kayak in the water?
Just in case you thought it wasn't nasty weather ....
As I got up to the road these two lads passed me, they looked good, I caught up with them at the road works. I imagine the road closure had stumped them and they were discussing which way to go. As it happened they turned right and I asked if I could go through the road works, was thanked for asking and waved through. Someway down that road I turned right and met them again coming the other way. Further on, just before my left turn there they were again, crossing into the road I was about to take. They appear in the videos below.
The road to Frithsden, an attractive part of NW Herts. At one point I had a driver behind me who seemed afraid to overtake, so I briefly stopped.
So after the nice fast run down hill, payback time. But at least I didn't have to get off and walk, quite.
Bit embarrassing to be overtaken by this guy, but he looks younger than me.
I'd spotted the cafe before and had been meaning to pay a visit. since the rest of my ride was mostly downhill I decided on lunch. There was nowhere to fasten the bike to but it was pretty quiet.
Well I wasn't the only one daft enough to be cycling along the canal.
14.7 miles max 18.0 avg 7.4 mph. Year to date, 65.3miles, Target 500 miles
Not my longest ride but explored a new area.
The poor lass on the right got berated for going to the wrong side, as far as I was concerned, she was kind enough to give way and stay still.
I thought at first this guy was painting, with the amount of white dust in the air. Actually he was sanding off (?) and still at it when I returned some hours later.
Not sure he had the idea behind kayaking, don't you have to put the kayak in the water?
Just in case you thought it wasn't nasty weather ....
As I got up to the road these two lads passed me, they looked good, I caught up with them at the road works. I imagine the road closure had stumped them and they were discussing which way to go. As it happened they turned right and I asked if I could go through the road works, was thanked for asking and waved through. Someway down that road I turned right and met them again coming the other way. Further on, just before my left turn there they were again, crossing into the road I was about to take. They appear in the videos below.
The road to Frithsden, an attractive part of NW Herts. At one point I had a driver behind me who seemed afraid to overtake, so I briefly stopped.
So after the nice fast run down hill, payback time. But at least I didn't have to get off and walk, quite.
Bit embarrassing to be overtaken by this guy, but he looks younger than me.
I'd spotted the cafe before and had been meaning to pay a visit. since the rest of my ride was mostly downhill I decided on lunch. There was nowhere to fasten the bike to but it was pretty quiet.
Well I wasn't the only one daft enough to be cycling along the canal.
14.7 miles max 18.0 avg 7.4 mph. Year to date, 65.3miles, Target 500 miles
Not my longest ride but explored a new area.
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Reynard
Guru
- Location
- Cambridgeshire, UK
Rode my first ever all-in-one 40k today. Not entirely intentional, but I took a wrong turn while trying out an extension to a current route... 
Started my ride via Black Bank to Littleport, then up onto the A10 and over the River Ouse to Sandhill and turning right on the roundabout at the top to go down Branch Bank. The daffodils along the bank are pretty well much done flowering now, but someone has planted tulips up there, and the red blooms made a very fine show in the late afternoon sunshine.
Protected from the wind by the river levees, I bowled along at a reasonable clip to Queen Adelaide.
What I had intended at this point was turning right at the end of Padnal Bank and then taken a left turn immediately after to carry on down Queen Adelaide Way to where it joins the A142 at Bridge Fen just southeast of Ely.
Having had a total brain fart, I turned left at the end of Padnal Bank instead and sailed blithely through Prickwillow before realizing my mistake.
I wasn't lost exactly - here you can always use Ely Cathedral to help you find your bearings - but after stopping for a drink, snack and to look at the map on my phone, I saw it made no difference in terms of getting home whether I retraced my steps or simply carried on riding.
So carry on I did; Great Fen Road, Broad Hill and Northfield Road, past lots of lovely cherry trees in full bloom, a really posh stud farm and paddocks with lots of horses, winding up at a retail park on the outskirts of Soham.
There's a big independent pet store there - I used to get the girls' dry cat food there until the store fell out with the manufacturer. Here I had to wait for a while until there was a gap in the traffic so that I could make the right hand turn onto the A142 heading back towards Ely.
From Soham, the road rises pretty well much all the way to Stuntney, which was hard work, as by now I was heading into a freshening and chilly breeze. But when you get to the top of the hill, the view of Ely Cathedral is absolutely jaw-dropping and so worth the effort.
Then it's the drop down Stuntney Causeway to Bridge Fen, back over the River Ouse and under the railway bridge. Stopped off in the station car park for a breather and the Mr Kipling cake I had stashed in my jacket pocket before riding my commute-home-from-the-station route. I did get halfway up my bogey hill, but had to bail out as the legs were getting a wee bit rubbery. (The hill's only short, but by heck it's steep...) And I had to stop for every single traffic light while riding through town...
Including stops, that was 2 hours 45 minutes, 25 miles and 40k bang on the nose.
Totally unintentional, but hey, I'm not going to turn down a good dose of serendipity. 
Saw five cyclists while out and about including one very friendly roadie going the other way on the A142. And then maybe another 40 pouring out of Ely Station while I was scoffing my slice of cake. Alas, wildlife count was mostly roadkill today; three foxes, a badger, a hare, a hedgehog and a great tit.
Saw several pairs of mallard ducks, a bunch of canada geese and stopped to say hello to a very pretty tortoiseshell cat. 
Kinda knackered now, but it's a *good* knackered.
Started my ride via Black Bank to Littleport, then up onto the A10 and over the River Ouse to Sandhill and turning right on the roundabout at the top to go down Branch Bank. The daffodils along the bank are pretty well much done flowering now, but someone has planted tulips up there, and the red blooms made a very fine show in the late afternoon sunshine.
Protected from the wind by the river levees, I bowled along at a reasonable clip to Queen Adelaide.What I had intended at this point was turning right at the end of Padnal Bank and then taken a left turn immediately after to carry on down Queen Adelaide Way to where it joins the A142 at Bridge Fen just southeast of Ely.
Having had a total brain fart, I turned left at the end of Padnal Bank instead and sailed blithely through Prickwillow before realizing my mistake.
I wasn't lost exactly - here you can always use Ely Cathedral to help you find your bearings - but after stopping for a drink, snack and to look at the map on my phone, I saw it made no difference in terms of getting home whether I retraced my steps or simply carried on riding.So carry on I did; Great Fen Road, Broad Hill and Northfield Road, past lots of lovely cherry trees in full bloom, a really posh stud farm and paddocks with lots of horses, winding up at a retail park on the outskirts of Soham.
There's a big independent pet store there - I used to get the girls' dry cat food there until the store fell out with the manufacturer. Here I had to wait for a while until there was a gap in the traffic so that I could make the right hand turn onto the A142 heading back towards Ely.From Soham, the road rises pretty well much all the way to Stuntney, which was hard work, as by now I was heading into a freshening and chilly breeze. But when you get to the top of the hill, the view of Ely Cathedral is absolutely jaw-dropping and so worth the effort.
Then it's the drop down Stuntney Causeway to Bridge Fen, back over the River Ouse and under the railway bridge. Stopped off in the station car park for a breather and the Mr Kipling cake I had stashed in my jacket pocket before riding my commute-home-from-the-station route. I did get halfway up my bogey hill, but had to bail out as the legs were getting a wee bit rubbery. (The hill's only short, but by heck it's steep...) And I had to stop for every single traffic light while riding through town...
Including stops, that was 2 hours 45 minutes, 25 miles and 40k bang on the nose.
Totally unintentional, but hey, I'm not going to turn down a good dose of serendipity. Saw five cyclists while out and about including one very friendly roadie going the other way on the A142. And then maybe another 40 pouring out of Ely Station while I was scoffing my slice of cake. Alas, wildlife count was mostly roadkill today; three foxes, a badger, a hare, a hedgehog and a great tit.
Saw several pairs of mallard ducks, a bunch of canada geese and stopped to say hello to a very pretty tortoiseshell cat. Kinda knackered now, but it's a *good* knackered.
Well, another late report. After the total pleasures of a ride in a different area on Tuesday, back to roads I know better and probably do not appreciate properly. But they are still fun to ride.
Wednesday morning was bright with a bit of breeze, helped to blow away the cobwebs, and off I rode on the fixed with the idea of a short ride around the flatter bits. It has been mentioned a time or two, from where I live the only way out of Leeds is up. So up I went. Hunslet, Stourton, John o’ Gaunts, now high enough above the river to provide an interesting descent through Woodlesford, back to river level again. Just checked the map, there is a confession to make! There is a spot height of 67 metres by John o ‘Gaunts, 18 by the canal and river crossings and 85 at the crest between Swillington and Garforth. OK it is not Peak District climbing, but it most certainly is not flat. Anyway, I was looking for a shorter ride, it ended up at 26.6 miles, so I rode around the north of Garforth to the B 1217, which took me past Lotherton Gates, along the lane of that name to Aberford, sounds very familiar, I should catch a train more often. Barwick in Elmet and Scholes, predictably, and a video.
From there, the A 64 and turn right onto one of the many Thorner Lanes that lead to the village, a little like all roads lead to Rome, but different. Skeltons Lane and Red Hall Lane lead to the A 58, whizz the hill and through Oakwood, Leeds centre and home, relatively quickly and totally happy with the ride.
Full map, normal service is resumed.
Wednesday morning was bright with a bit of breeze, helped to blow away the cobwebs, and off I rode on the fixed with the idea of a short ride around the flatter bits. It has been mentioned a time or two, from where I live the only way out of Leeds is up. So up I went. Hunslet, Stourton, John o’ Gaunts, now high enough above the river to provide an interesting descent through Woodlesford, back to river level again. Just checked the map, there is a confession to make! There is a spot height of 67 metres by John o ‘Gaunts, 18 by the canal and river crossings and 85 at the crest between Swillington and Garforth. OK it is not Peak District climbing, but it most certainly is not flat. Anyway, I was looking for a shorter ride, it ended up at 26.6 miles, so I rode around the north of Garforth to the B 1217, which took me past Lotherton Gates, along the lane of that name to Aberford, sounds very familiar, I should catch a train more often. Barwick in Elmet and Scholes, predictably, and a video.
From there, the A 64 and turn right onto one of the many Thorner Lanes that lead to the village, a little like all roads lead to Rome, but different. Skeltons Lane and Red Hall Lane lead to the A 58, whizz the hill and through Oakwood, Leeds centre and home, relatively quickly and totally happy with the ride.
Full map, normal service is resumed.
Well the ride to Rufforth did not take place.Cycling Dave arrived at Wigton Lane Leeds 17,rather cold and not feeling too good.It was a little windy and cool.So Otley was decided as our destination.Well off we set i was doing only 12mph.Got to the first road junction,Harrogate Road,no sign of Dave.I waited and along he comes so very slowly.Off we set again towards Eccup reservior.Looking back Dave way back riding slowly.I wait again.I have time to take a photo of Eccup res as it is the fullest i have seen in in a year.
Dave decides he is not feeling well,he is cold.He tells me he needs a windproof jacket,so he is going home to buy one.we part,i set off again.There are at least six different ways to Otley from where we meet,i take the one on the crappiest road.It is busy,so i arrive in Otley 10-30ish.I won't say it was a bad ride,it was the furthest i have been in over eight months,the legs ached,it was windy it was cool.But i enjoyed my time at my fave place,CAFE,CAFE in Newmarket the street in Otley.The ride out and home was steady,to score it i would say 6/10.At least i have got the monkey off my back.
There is one thing that keeps pis me off, it is my App on my phone.I have CYCLERS i like it,but at the finish and back at home,i pressed the wrong button and wiped out all the data,i don't care how crappy i rode i just wanted to record my efforts,i am such an effi numpty when it comes to gadgets.I'll try again next time.22 miles today.
Dave decides he is not feeling well,he is cold.He tells me he needs a windproof jacket,so he is going home to buy one.we part,i set off again.There are at least six different ways to Otley from where we meet,i take the one on the crappiest road.It is busy,so i arrive in Otley 10-30ish.I won't say it was a bad ride,it was the furthest i have been in over eight months,the legs ached,it was windy it was cool.But i enjoyed my time at my fave place,CAFE,CAFE in Newmarket the street in Otley.The ride out and home was steady,to score it i would say 6/10.At least i have got the monkey off my back.
There is one thing that keeps pis me off, it is my App on my phone.I have CYCLERS i like it,but at the finish and back at home,i pressed the wrong button and wiped out all the data,i don't care how crappy i rode i just wanted to record my efforts,i am such an effi numpty when it comes to gadgets.I'll try again next time.22 miles today.
