Your ride today....

[twentysix by twentyfive]

Ride over to Maryport in the lanes to visit my Mother. Lunch at the aquarium (no not fish). With things to do I rode the same route back. Just a bit of a chill wind hindering. Just 19 smiles on this one.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

What a lovely day for a bike ride! Better than last Thursday, I was a tad damp when I got home last week. Today a cool grey morning with a hint of a breeze but by the time I was half way to Hatton the sun was out and it was warming up nicely, another ride where I was over dressed by the time I'd got home. My usual route out of Coventry, through malfunction junction, Tile Hill lane, Torrington Avenue and Duggins Lane, there appeared to have been an accident by Tile Hill Station, I turned out of Torrington Avenue into queuing traffic. Past Nailcote Hall, into Balsall Common and left by the church to pick up my usual route out to Hatton Locks, past Baddesley Clinton and into Hockley Heath, I turned left by the church and headed for Lowsonford, climbing out of the village I turned right and headed for Hatton. Coffee and toast at the Cafe, their toast is thick cut so one round is enough, but it does go nicely with marmalade, a good gossip with friends and it was time to head home. I retraced my wheel tracks back through Lowsonford and carried straight on when I got to the turn that took me back towards Henley In Arden, heading towards Packwood House I followed the road right and past the Punchbowl and through Chadwick End to Balsall Common to retrace my wheel tracks into and across Coventry to home. 54 miles covered and an excellent morning out on the bike, I was back home just after two. My pace is still down but its much improved when compared to earlier in the year, I've got my mojo back and I'm enjoying my cycling again.

View: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/13785874

 

[cubey]

Today's ride brought this years mileage to 1000km, which is the most I have ever cycled.
And the highest I have ever climbed at 945mtrs, boy do my knees ache though.

 

[Spiderweb]

Another lovely evening in North Yorkshire so a fab 10 mile MTB ride to Hazlewood Castle woods then across to Dacre's Cross (War of the Roses, battle of Towton 1461).

 

[gavgav]

Whilst I love the sunny evenings for rides after work, unfortunately it also tends to bring the brainless drivers out, tonight being no exception and it always seems to be a ruddy Thursday as well. In the space of 13 miles tonight I came probably the closest I've been to being knocked off my bike, TWICE!

Set out and within 15 seconds I had the first encounter, after pulling out from my cul-de-sac onto the main estate road a car came from another cul-de-sac to the left and was looking right but straight past me and I had a sixth sense he hadn't even seen me and sure enough he slammed his breaks on, stopping a few inches short of me as I passed his front end . I gave him a hand signal to ask what he was doing and he had a look of shock on his face, suggesting he'd scared himself rather.

Continued up the cycle paths to Heathgates and then into Castlefields, where lo and behold I had the second encounter. Exactly the same thing, but this time chap in Green Ford Focus approaches from cul-de-sac on left, this time looking me in the eye as I'm virtually upon him and continues to pull out in front of me, causing me to skid and he puts his hand up. That's makes it alright does it?!

Really annoyed now, and glad to get off the roads and along the river towpath into The Quarry, where the sunshine chilled me out a bit. Lots of runners out, a few cyclists and people enjoying the nice evening.

Headed through Porthill, up to Oxon where roadworks have appeared yet again, through the hospital grounds, and then through Copthorne to Radbrook.

Turned out of the wind, finally and had a nice quick spell through Nobold and Meole Brace, arriving home intact, thankfully!

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

Whilst I love the sunny evenings for rides after work, unfortunately it also tends to bring the brainless drivers out, tonight being no exception and it always seems to be a ruddy Thursday as well. In the space of 13 miles tonight I came probably the closest I've been to being knocked off my bike, TWICE!

Set out and within 15 seconds I had the first encounter, after pulling out from my cul-de-sac onto the main estate road a car came from another cul-de-sac to the left and was looking right but straight past me and I had a sixth sense he hadn't even seen me and sure enough he slammed his breaks on, stopping a few inches short of me as I passed his front end . I gave him a hand signal to ask what he was doing and he had a look of shock on his face, suggesting he'd scared himself rather.

Continued up the cycle paths to Heathgates and then into Castlefields, where lo and behold I had the second encounter. Exactly the same thing, but this time chap in Green Ford Focus approaches from cul-de-sac on left, this time looking me in the eye as I'm virtually upon him and continues to pull out in front of me, causing me to skid and he puts his hand up. That's makes it alright does it?!

Really annoyed now, and glad to get off the roads and along the river towpath into The Quarry, where the sunshine chilled me out a bit. Lots of runners out, a few cyclists and people enjoying the nice evening.

Headed through Porthill, up to Oxon where roadworks have appeared yet again, through the hospital grounds, and then through Copthorne to Radbrook.

Turned out of the wind, finally and had a nice quick spell through Nobold and Meole Brace, arriving home intact, thankfully!

A like because the ride got better, not for the numpties.

 

[Racing roadkill]

https://www.relive.cc/view/930821729

102 Km's out into the New Forest today

Beaulieu

Exbury

That's a big traffic cone.

A ferry.

So, no, no cycling? That means it's okay to cycle then.

 

[Donger]

I like that @Racing roadkill , but the like button seems to have disappeared!

 

[Katherine]

Remind me not to recce a new route, where I might have to keep stopping to check the map, with someone on their first time out on cleats and clipless pedals!
This person was invited to join us for the reccce.
I've never ridden with someone on their first ride on clipless so I've learnt that they should be in front of me then they can stop in their own time.
My kitchen roll and antiseptic wipes came in handy.
Then my other companion got a puncture and her spare wouldn't pump up so we had to start again with another borrowed one.
So we aborted the ride and went for cake.

 

[Jon George]

Yesterday's Ride Today:-
The first stage of this year's Tour De La Cochon.

Dan and I cycled down to The Cult Café on the waterfront at Ipswich for a late-morning fry-up breakfast. The last time I had the same meal there, the portions were worth the money, but – as I’ve noticed over the years with cafes and restaurants that initially draw people in with note-worthy quantities – the volume seemed diminished. (Perhaps they’re using bigger plates …)

We got the train to Halesworth and set out on a similar route to the one I did a couple of weeks ago. First pub was The Huntingfield Arms, where we sat outside and caught up on life, good beer, and enjoyed the first signs of how sunny the day would be.

Two pints later, we were off, again. Now, the previous evening I’d spent some time mapping out a route to Hoxne along some hopefully less-used roads and somehow ended up in Fressingfield when I used Street View on Google Earth to try to memorise it. Determined not to make the same mistake, I had double-checked before setting out and made detailed notes of changes of the route.

We ended up in Fressingfield …

A few years ago this sort of thing would have bugged me, but cycling appears to have mellowed my attitude – I simply used the sun to point ourselves in the general direction and cycled on until we found an appropriate road-sign, in the process enjoying the scenery and the near absence of any other traffic.

Mid-afternoon, and a little later than planned, we arrived at The Swan at Hoxne. I had calculated that we would have to leave there by 4 o’clock to catch the train at Halesworth that would enable Dan to fulfil his dinner-date obligations with his girlfriend.

We left at 4.10 …

I occasionally glanced at my watch and thought we were making reasonable time. But I was no longer as sober as I was. At the outskirts of Halesworth, I discovered we had less than six minutes to make the train. I got down on the drops, Dan did his best to grab my wheel, and we progress. Rapid progress.

Heart rate up and breathing like someone after an attempt on some free-diving record, five-and-half minutes later we were pushing our bikes over the railway line and up to the platform. Just coming into view was the train.

A good laugh in the carriage afterwards as we caught our breath; a demonstration to Dan by myself on how to deal with traffic around Ipswich docks when we got back; and just under 40 miles on the day when we parted company – he to his dinner-date and me to the steak and garlic mushrooms I’d promised myself as my wife was out for the evening.

You see, I could have stayed longer at The Swan …

 

[welsh dragon]

Whilst I love the sunny evenings for rides after work, unfortunately it also tends to bring the brainless drivers out, tonight being no exception and it always seems to be a ruddy Thursday as well. In the space of 13 miles tonight I came probably the closest I've been to being knocked off my bike, TWICE!

Set out and within 15 seconds I had the first encounter, after pulling out from my cul-de-sac onto the main estate road a car came from another cul-de-sac to the left and was looking right but straight past me and I had a sixth sense he hadn't even seen me and sure enough he slammed his breaks on, stopping a few inches short of me as I passed his front end . I gave him a hand signal to ask what he was doing and he had a look of shock on his face, suggesting he'd scared himself rather.

Continued up the cycle paths to Heathgates and then into Castlefields, where lo and behold I had the second encounter. Exactly the same thing, but this time chap in Green Ford Focus approaches from cul-de-sac on left, this time looking me in the eye as I'm virtually upon him and continues to pull out in front of me, causing me to skid and he puts his hand up. That's makes it alright does it?!

Really annoyed now, and glad to get off the roads and along the river towpath into The Quarry, where the sunshine chilled me out a bit. Lots of runners out, a few cyclists and people enjoying the nice evening.

Headed through Porthill, up to Oxon where roadworks have appeared yet again, through the hospital grounds, and then through Copthorne to Radbrook.

Turned out of the wind, finally and had a nice quick spell through Nobold and Meole Brace, arriving home intact, thankfully!

Again a like for the ride not the idiots

 

[welsh dragon]

A fab day, so I went for a spin. Not much traffic on the outward journey, but a lot on the return. Still it is holiday time. Very warm today

 

[Racing roadkill]

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A short one today in the marvellous spring sunshine.

Load of old balls.

Huge weapon

Massive erection.

Sea men everywhere.

View of Portsmouth from Portsdown hill.

Spinnaker tower.

Beer.

48 odd miles in some lovely conditions.

 

[EltonFrog]

A utility ride today on the hybrid to collect the Fragrant MrsP's lost jacket from Timpson's and then to the bank. Wasn't really in the mood for a ride, but the weather was nice, and no one incurred my displeasure so all in all it was ok.

The only downside was that one of the wooden sculptures along the 544 has either collapsed or been vandalised, any way it's fallen over which is a shame.

Wooden thing before

Wooden thing today.


About 7 miles

 

[redvision95]

Had to ride over to Wolverhampton today.
First time doing more than 2 miles in a year.
Was fine on the way there, Took the roads straight into city center while it was somewhat quiet. On the way back I decided I would extend the ride and jump on the canals. Bad idea. Some little sod (only about 6 or 7) thought it was hilarious to throw a stick into my front wheel as I was going past. I now have a bent spoke and a wheel that isn't true anymore.
Disconnected the front brake so it didn't squeal like a pig and limped it home.
I've also learnt I REALLY need a bigger framed bike.
14 miles in total, Not bad for my first "proper" ride in a year.