Got my lads over this weekend so getting out at normal times dosnt happen. Slipped out this morning briefly but it was unbelievably icy.
I fell on my arse on the driveway, then again riding up hill on a b road and on it went. 4 falls in 13km. Trying to ride was a waste of time, fortunately, the views were stunning so it was worth being out. Might try another ride later tonight.
my phone camera dosnt really capture the light properly.
Planned a 95km route round Bredon Hill, about a 45 minute drive away. Got there nice and early, got the singlespeed out of the van and got 340metres down the road and the front brake decided not to work - the pad had come away from the backing plate. No bother, I thought - I have come prepared with spare brake pads, so got them out of the camelback, and they're for the other bike aren't they?
A short 25 click hop over Bayston and Lyth Hills and back home this afternoon...found some play in my bottom bracket that needs addressing. 5 days off the bike has let my hammy heal some...felt much stronger today.
Went getting lost again in the Lakes while searching out a Tour d' Windermere route on Sat. Got a couple of overnight spots eyed up for future use. Did about 75km & aiming to do the same route but single speed in a few weeks..
When it got dark i stopped for a hot chocolate at the Masons Arms...
Although took a bit of effort to drag myself away from the warmth inside to head out & get going again..
Decided I needed to do a long day on the Ice Cream Truck in prep for the highland trail. So did most of the Fife coastal path starting from the house and finishing at its end in Newburgh where I'd abandoned the car yesterday evening. 102 miles in 12 and a half hours, legs feeling tired but not shot so a good start to my long distance training for the end of may...
Our "beloved" 14 year old Jack Russell woke me up at 4.30am this morning... Couldn't get back to sleep after sorting him out, so decided to ride to work via the scenic route.
Set off at 5.45am. Torquay - Teignmouth - Newton Abbott - Totnes - Paignton - Torquay. 30 miles all in. Considering I live less than a mile away from work, I call that a good jaunt.
Todays ride was pretty mellow...dodging the traffic in Manchester...an easy 15 miles under the belt to add onto the 46 miles yesterday/last night. Belting down Harley Hill at 2am was kinda fun...no cagers to get in the way.
More pre-France training saw a 203mile jaunt out on the Tripster.
Pretty much a full load on the bike. Got a good ride into the night and lights worked well but looking forward to having the new USB charger onboard soon.
Had new 32c Gatorskins on the bike. Sooooooooo comfortable. Very confident even with the cx section that we threw in for fun!
This bike just gets better and better and would urge anyone thinking of getting one to, well....get one! Has been superb on all surfaces thrown at it in the last 9 months with nothing more than a change of wheels / tyres.
Bike for life?? Closest I have come to one! Guess the Peaks ITT and (not)BB250 will be the clincher!
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Attempting to get serious about training for the Tuscany Trail in 8 weeks and so have started taking the road bike out down in the valley now that it's clear of snow down there.
Went for a quick 20 miles around St Ives and Bingley to get the legs spinning ready for a Scotland trip next week . A barmy 12c temp and not much wind made great late afternoon ride only thwarted by a puncture 1mile from home , torn valve :( and no inner tube as i was only out for a quick blast to rid the cob webs .
trevron73 wrote:Went for a quick 20 miles around St Ives and Bingley to get the legs spinning ready for a Scotland trip next week . A barmy 12c temp and not much wind made great late afternoon ride only thwarted by a puncture 1mile from home , torn valve :( and no inner tube as i was only out for a quick blast to rid the cob webs .
I is confussssed. isn't st Ives in Cornwall and bingley int Yorkshire?
