Today's Ride

Finally finally finally, a sunny, near-windless day! To be honest, yesterday was also beautiful but I was on an urgent deadline; today there was a chance to get out on the bike at last instead of sitting joylessly spinning on a trainer in the shed after dark.

Headed out on a gentle road route, riding the Airborne, and took it easy for about 35km and 234m climbing. Part of the ride (a Strava segment) is a mild climb up to the local pony camp, the proprietors of which have placed encouraging signs along the way. Today's performance was hardly a PR but I stopped a couple of times on the way down again to take snaps. Managed to obscure both partially with my stellar photographic skills.

Apart from those notable moments, it was a nice, peaceful spin, with treacherous hopes raised that spring may be on the way -- which means another six weeks of bitter cold and at least one extended period of miserable rain!

Cool 14 degrees and stayed that way. Thick high grey cloud. Light 5-6mph WSW breeze. Perfect conditions



The imposing Carn Brea the most westerly hill on plague island.

A week of no riding due to being on holiday made the first ride back burn my legs a bit! Just under 40 miles of bridleways, tracks and a bit of road in west Cambridgeshire today.

Yesterday once more. It's becoming a semi-regular thing, but I won't get too carried away as it's only been 3 times in as many weeks. I chose to commute again, instead of working from home. The ride is the draw...and ytf not!
A little longer this time about 19 miles, no soreness, and enjoyed every minute.

MattiThundrrr said:

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There was a competition in the UK to win one, i entered it convinced i had a chance even cost me a stamp. Didn't win though

Markybeau said:

Yesterday once more. It's becoming a semi-regular thing, but I won't get too carried away as it's only been 3 times in as many weeks. I chose to commute again, instead of working from home. The ride is the draw...and ytf not!
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With that on my doorstep, it'd be very hard to stay indoors!

Puncture pit stop today.

Flashback to the 5th round of the SWXC series held in June back at Wheal Velocity. The format was XCC, so 3 races over a short 6 minute course over 20-25 mins each. I really enjoyed the format, so hopefully they'll do another next year.

#notlast remained intact, pretty sure I bored you with that some pages back. Here are a few action shots ahead of round 6 on Sunday, same location but back to the usual single, longer lap and time format. They've made some new natural features which look good but it does mean more climbing



#110 is about to pass me...I mean he's half my age lol...the rest, eat my slow dust!



Casually passing on the inside



Look Mum, I hit an A line! #130 is about to be passed too



Love this shot. Placed 7/10 in Masters 40 so my usual spot. I'll take a similar placing on Sunday

Trying out a new parts bin build. It's warm riding this time of year. Sunrise was 33 degrees when I left the house and 38 and rising when I got home after 25 miles. Yesterday was 48 and will be about the same today so it doesn't get a chance to cool off much at night. It does keep the traffic on the trails down so it's not all bad.

NimbleRider said:

Trying out a new parts bin build. It's warm riding this time of year. Sunrise was 33 degrees when I left the house and 38 and rising when I got home after 25 miles. Yesterday was 48 and will be about the same today so it doesn't get a chance to cool off much at night. It does keep the traffic on the trails down so it's not all bad.
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Haven't heard of this make before, looks like a smart bike.