When was the last time you went WOW ...
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When was the last time you went WOW ...
... while out riding?
You don't actually have to have said it out loud, just having the thought 'WOW' will qualify you for participation
Was it a view? A descent? A climb? A mouthful of Tangefastics?
You don't actually have to have said it out loud, just having the thought 'WOW' will qualify you for participation
Was it a view? A descent? A climb? A mouthful of Tangefastics?
May the bridges you burn light your way
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About 3 days ago when I stumbled upon a pistonheads thread on building the bloodhound ssc and read the whole thing. There's some serious engineering porn posted up on there
Oh cock - that wasn't whilst out riding
Er...can't really remember, probs when riding the West Highland Way, the view into Loch Lomand when heading from the North (just before the hike a bike bit that I wasn't expecting). That was way back in 2011 or 12...
Oh cock - that wasn't whilst out riding
Er...can't really remember, probs when riding the West Highland Way, the view into Loch Lomand when heading from the North (just before the hike a bike bit that I wasn't expecting). That was way back in 2011 or 12...
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Sunday and Monday this week in Anglesey. First one was the view overlooking red wharf bay and the second was at RAF Valley watching the pilots flying in formation and practicing landing
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This afternoon on Anglesey, sat in glorious blue sky sunshine, took a photo, posted it on twitter feeling all smug....
and then the sea fog rolled in, temp dropped ten degrees, visibility almost zero, got all my spare clothes on and sat around for ten minutes till the visibility improved enough to get riding again
and then the sea fog rolled in, temp dropped ten degrees, visibility almost zero, got all my spare clothes on and sat around for ten minutes till the visibility improved enough to get riding again
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Simon, you weren't by any chance riding an onone fat bike were you ?, I saw those unmistakable tyre tracks at Rhosnigr on Monsay and Newbourough yesterday
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Yep, that was me I did a two day tour of the island on a Salsa Mukluk. Great fun and when the weather is good, it's s beautiful island to visit.
Where you riding there today?
Where you riding there today?
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top of a hill looking down over Trawsfyndd before riding down into Coed B.
Proper wow moment
Proper wow moment
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Mine was also Red Wharf Bay on Saturday. However it was more like wow, wish this bloody wind would calm down.
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Actually saying *Wow* was during the final few KM of the BB200 and looking at my clock and thinking "Wow, I'm going to make it!"
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About half an hour ago
Will post pic in a bit, just back from my ride.
Will post pic in a bit, just back from my ride.
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Sat 1st March on Black Hill near Clun, we found snow on the summit and a shaded forest track where we were ice breaking as we rode along, it was the only
time that I've really got to experience the sound with all the wetness that prevailed this winter, it didn't last long and we were in to spring sunshine as we rode up to Bury Ditches
time that I've really got to experience the sound with all the wetness that prevailed this winter, it didn't last long and we were in to spring sunshine as we rode up to Bury Ditches
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Zippy wrote: Er...can't really remember, probs when riding the West Highland Way, the view into Loch Lomand when heading from the North (just before the hike a bike bit that I wasn't expecting). That was way back in 2011 or 12...
West Highland Way (2012) by zippyonline, on Flickr
I also remember working hard in my final year at uni, looking at the time and thinking "ah bugger it, I'm going for a spin on my bike, I reckon I can make it to the top of Beacon Hill as the sun sets if I put the hammer down". Low and behold, it was worth it (felt better as it really was a release from heavy brain work).
Beacon Hill (2011) by zippyonline, on Flickr
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The night sky at Lluest Bothy was a wow moment..
Cathedral Cavern in the Lakes always makes me go 'wow'..
Cathedral Cavern in the Lakes always makes me go 'wow'..
Ever Feel Like You're Being Orbited?!
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That picture up Loch Lomond just looks so enticing, shame about what comes next! I did it the other way round.
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Did a similar thing today. After feeling a bit for much of the last fortnight and getting increasingly hacked off with red tape and bureaucracy, I knocked off work early and headed straight up into the hills to enjoy the sunshine. Lovely inversion on the way down.I also remember working hard in my final year at uni, looking at the time and thinking "ah bugger it, I'm going for a spin on my bike, I reckon I can make it to the top of Beacon Hill as the sun sets if I put the hammer down". Low and behold, it was worth it (felt better as it really was a release from heavy brain work).
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Simon, yes, been here all week, either riding my Fargo or walking the dog, out every day so far, not done so much exercise for years, annoyed I didnt bring my Mukluk as well
been checking out some back roads ( and lost roads) with a view to linking lots of old roads together as best I can, still trying to get hold of older maps
https://www.flickr.com/photos/45689323@ ... 110420314/
been checking out some back roads ( and lost roads) with a view to linking lots of old roads together as best I can, still trying to get hold of older maps
https://www.flickr.com/photos/45689323@ ... 110420314/
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Almost any time I'm out riding locally - especially so if it's just getting dark. I always think "Wow - I actually live here!!!!"
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OR , on the There n Back after getting out my bag at 3.00 am to see a plane flying directly in line with Orions belt, that was pretty good
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Pretty much sums it up for me too.ScotRoutes wrote:Almost any time I'm out riding locally - especially so if it's just getting dark. I always think "Wow - I actually live here!!!!"
I live somewhere with amazing riding/views and I make sure I'm appreciative of such good fortune.
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Ian, I have work-place envy.. looks fantastic there. Not bad here, but that's some proper scenery.
For me, last sunday morning, 6.30am. Nowhere exotic, just rolled away from a cosy bivi under a tree on dry leaves, full of coffee and mars-porridge, spotted a possible route through some woods on a small ridge-hill on the Lambourne Downs that meant riding into the rising sun and a warm morning's mist. Took it and ended up on a nice downhill onto a quiet lane and some singletrack. Always a great time to be on unplanned trails that work out. I remember thinking why I don't bivi too often, that first 30mins or so of riding at that time of the morning is always an amazing, unique feeling and I don't want it to become normal.
For me, last sunday morning, 6.30am. Nowhere exotic, just rolled away from a cosy bivi under a tree on dry leaves, full of coffee and mars-porridge, spotted a possible route through some woods on a small ridge-hill on the Lambourne Downs that meant riding into the rising sun and a warm morning's mist. Took it and ended up on a nice downhill onto a quiet lane and some singletrack. Always a great time to be on unplanned trails that work out. I remember thinking why I don't bivi too often, that first 30mins or so of riding at that time of the morning is always an amazing, unique feeling and I don't want it to become normal.
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I have to remind myself how good it is here sometimes. Strange as might sound, I do get a bit bored with the Beacons sometimes, but last nights ride rejuvenated my love for this place. Being able to get to over 700 metres elevation in a little over an hour to watch the sun go down takes some beating. The perfect antidote to the less glamourous and mind-numbing aspects of my job.jameso wrote:Ian, I have work-place envy.. looks fantastic there. Not bad here, but that's some proper scenery.
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I like that part of Wales a lot, one of my favourite riding areas. It feels very open, lots of space. Helps that it's not far from the FOD and Cotswolds, used to live in Stroud.
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You see some funny sights whilst out riding and wow this must count as one of them,
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Bertie by andylawrence778, on Flickr[/img]
I guess it takes allsorts
(this is the first picture I have put up, it may well have gone wrong, bear with me !!)
Edit : OK, so why doesn't the picture show until you click the link ?
[img][img]http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2173/1312 ... 5bb86d.jpg[/img]
Bertie by andylawrence778, on Flickr[/img]
I guess it takes allsorts
(this is the first picture I have put up, it may well have gone wrong, bear with me !!)
Edit : OK, so why doesn't the picture show until you click the link ?
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