dan_bo
How much does it cost to Oldham?
phew!
Your ride today....
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phew!
nickyboy
Norven Mankey
- Location
- You want hills? We got hills
I'm trying to picture where that is Dan. Is that the Isle of Skye Road in the background on Pic 1 making that Dovestone Resser?
BigonaBianchi
Yes I can, Yes I am, Yes I did...Repeat.
- Location
- Iskele TRNC & Mordor UK
Just a quick 16 miles up the hill today to the old Church at Ardahan. Then back to 'work'
This part of Cyprus is covered in all kinds of stunning wild flowers at the moment...I couldnt resist taking a rest from the hill to take this shot....any excuse would have done, but this was a good one
dan_bo
How much does it cost to Oldham?
Its the dovestone up to chew route. Steep-shallow-steep. Always a headwind.
dan_bo
How much does it cost to Oldham?
Akshully those pics aren't in order. It's under Indian's head. Off road.
gavgav
Legendary Member
My 1st ride out from my new house, on what will probably become one of my regular evening routes.
It's been lovely here again today and so my shorts were on for the 1st time this year, meaning my pasty white legs had an outing!!
I took the cycle paths into Bayston Hill and through the village, with the aroma of barbecue's in the air
! I know it's been nice for the past 4 days, but I really wouldn't class it as barbecue weather myself yet......
I then climbed Lyth Hill and up the moguls, where the water is finally disappearing, and then down to Exfords Green and Stapleton, calling in to see Dad for a quick 10 minute chat.
I then pressed on to Ryton, where I was following another cyclist who stopped to let me through and Longnor, where I stopped to put on my jacket and lights, and then the nice downhill sections to Acton Burnell, Pitchford and Cantlop. Just after I left Cantlop I passed a junction where the cyclist i had seen earlier was just arriving!
I continued to Betton Abbots, where the prize pillock of the ride appeared. The familiar sound of a Transit van came up behind me, with a car coming the other way, and to begin with the White van man slowed down and so I thought great he's going to wait, but oh no he decides to try and squeeze past just as the car is by me, causing the car to swerve and missing me by a couple of inches. Complete idiot. He was gestured at, I really try not to but he deserved it.
I then finished the ride through the estate and home, 21.2 miles at 11.4mph avg
It's been lovely here again today and so my shorts were on for the 1st time this year, meaning my pasty white legs had an outing!!
I took the cycle paths into Bayston Hill and through the village, with the aroma of barbecue's in the air
! I know it's been nice for the past 4 days, but I really wouldn't class it as barbecue weather myself yet......I then climbed Lyth Hill and up the moguls, where the water is finally disappearing, and then down to Exfords Green and Stapleton, calling in to see Dad for a quick 10 minute chat.
I then pressed on to Ryton, where I was following another cyclist who stopped to let me through and Longnor, where I stopped to put on my jacket and lights, and then the nice downhill sections to Acton Burnell, Pitchford and Cantlop. Just after I left Cantlop I passed a junction where the cyclist i had seen earlier was just arriving!
I continued to Betton Abbots, where the prize pillock of the ride appeared. The familiar sound of a Transit van came up behind me, with a car coming the other way, and to begin with the White van man slowed down and so I thought great he's going to wait, but oh no he decides to try and squeeze past just as the car is by me, causing the car to swerve and missing me by a couple of inches. Complete idiot. He was gestured at, I really try not to but he deserved it.
I then finished the ride through the estate and home, 21.2 miles at 11.4mph avg
Paul139
Veteran
- Location
- At the moment I'm here.
44 miles on my Quella single speed today ( I haven't flipped the hub to fixed yet ) this bike is amazingly smooth.
My plan was to ride to Heybridge Basin but if any of you know the area you will know that Market hill in Maldon is not far,so thought I'd have a go at climbing it. Well I thought my kneecaps we're going to burst. I glanced down at my Garmin and saw 12% gradient but at a grand speed of about 2mph I made it to the top without stopping,mainly because some pedestrians were looking at this mad man puffing and panting up the hill. I wasn't going to give up with them watching.
I then made my way to Heybridge and rewarded myself with a nice half of Aspalls at The Old Ship pub.
Altogether a really enjoyable day. Really loving this bike.
https://www.strava.com/activities/281487086
My plan was to ride to Heybridge Basin but if any of you know the area you will know that Market hill in Maldon is not far,so thought I'd have a go at climbing it. Well I thought my kneecaps we're going to burst. I glanced down at my Garmin and saw 12% gradient but at a grand speed of about 2mph I made it to the top without stopping,mainly because some pedestrians were looking at this mad man puffing and panting up the hill. I wasn't going to give up with them watching.
I then made my way to Heybridge and rewarded myself with a nice half of Aspalls at The Old Ship pub.
Altogether a really enjoyable day. Really loving this bike.
https://www.strava.com/activities/281487086
LarryDuff
Guru
- Location
- Hillsborough Co Down
We went from Dromara to Dundrum going up the side of Slieve Ctoub. Hsd a nice scone in the blue bay cafe.
Racing roadkill
Guru
Don't flip the hub to fixed. It's sodding lethal, more so than any other fixie I've ridden.
Captain Scarlet
Veteran
- Location
- Carlisle, Cumbria
Well it's been a beautiful day so couldn't wait to get out in the bike, and I had to go to the cash machine anyway. So I set off and did a regular route but in reverse direction that I normally do. Didn't feel that great to be honest but managed half a dozen 2nd best segment times. Slightly miffed as I caught just about every red light it was possible to catch though the town lol.
But 17.9 miles in about an hour and 4 mins moving time.
But 17.9 miles in about an hour and 4 mins moving time.
Gravity Aided
Legendary Member
- Location
- Land of Lincoln
7.2 miles today, riding between thunderstorms on the new to me Specialized Sirrus, which is a bit too small for me but free for the fettling. I added wheels and components and such. Makes a pretty nifty grocery getter, and has all the braze-ons for rear rack and from low-rider rack as well. I saw a Great Blue Heron, and a woodpecker. They were in no mood for pictures, I fear, as the weather was going a bit downhill as I was getting done with the ride.
Paul139
Veteran
- Location
- At the moment I'm here.
When I do I plan to ride to some quiet lanes then flip it and see how I go from there.
mybike
Grumblin at Garmin on the Granny Gear
- Location
- Not 'emel 'empstead
Looks a nice smooth towpath.
- Location
- Egham
Slightly delayed start this morning, even though it was still misty when I set out at 10. In my usual fashion I had no idea where I was going, and ended up doing a mix of some of my normal loops, taking in Chertsey, Walton, Weybridge, Ottershaw, Chobham and Virginia Water. Bit chilly to start with in 3/4's and L/S jersey but by midday it was really quite nice. The RT-58 setup is about there now, still not convinced by the stock saddle though..
31.8 miles in some really nice weather. I found a nice rhythm so no photo stops, I did take one of the new bike when I got home though.
31.8 miles in some really nice weather. I found a nice rhythm so no photo stops, I did take one of the new bike when I got home though.
