Today's Ride

[Hombre]

Lovey morning ride.
Still messing with saddles… and I’ve swapped the wheels. Thought I’d give them a go before selling them (or maybe keeping them - as you do).

that saddle looks funny to say the least...

interesting choice of wheels. aren't they too stiff for that kind of bike? I mean for a rigid mtb a little flex here and there is good, isn't it? those mavics look like hell of a lot if rigidity built in.


anyhow, today's ride is (almost) the same as the one of yesterday but in the other direction this time. other difference that I was to lazy to take pics, so these two from yesterday. ruins of an old chapel with a newly 'hidden' geocaching box.

I am not a big fan of organisations of the various religions, but their old buildings are always cool to see and explore. I always find it 'funny' (let alone strange) that many people put countless work and money to build these and then let them to perish. I absolutely can't understand it. this one is somehow special to me because this is a spot I 'explored' nearby when we moved here 15 years ago and I saw it dying since then.

it was built around 1796 if I am not mistaken. I manged to find two other old pics of the chapel on the 'web', sadly it was on its way to deterioration at that time (around 1970 I assume) already.

another pic from many years ago, when the walls were partially standing.

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

that saddle looks funny to say the least...

interesting choice of wheels. aren't they too stiff for that kind of bike? I mean for a rigid mtb a little flex here and there is good, isn't it? those mavics look like hell of a lot if rigidity built in.


anyhow, today's ride is (almost) the same as the one of yesterday but in the other direction this time. other difference that I was to lazy to take pics, so these two from yesterday. ruins of an old chapel with a newly 'hidden' geocaching box.

I am not a big fan of organisations of the various religions, but their old buildings are always cool to see and explore. I always find it 'funny' (let alone strange) that many people put countless work and money to build these and then let them to perish. I absolutely can't understand it. this one is somehow special to me because this is a spot I 'explored' nearby when we moved here 15 years ago and I saw it dying since then.

it was built around 1796 if I am not mistaken. I manged to find two other old pics of the chapel on the 'web', sadly it was on its way to deterioration at that time (around 1970 I assume) already.

another pic from many years ago, when the walls were partially standing.

Where abouts is that, your area looks really nice.

 

[Hombre]

Where abouts is that, your area looks really nice.

thanks, I really like it too. near the town of Vác, Hungary.

 

[wynne]

The last leg of the South Downs Way double in three days. Lewes to Eastbourne and back in very windy conditions. Twelve started out, only two completed it all. It had to be done!

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

The last leg of the South Downs Way double in three days. Lewes to Eastbourne and back in very windy conditions. Twelve started out, only two completed it all. View attachment 967322It had to be done!

Awesome effort, I'll assume you were one of the pair?

 

[wynne]

Awesome effort, I'll assume you were one of the pair?

I was. And my friend Martin in the jersey with the chequered band. It was tough - more mentally than physically for me.

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

I was. And my friend Martin in the jersey with the chequered band. It was tough - more mentally than physically for me.

That surprised me, how? If you can put it into words that is.

 

[wynne]

I'm feeling really fit at the moment, but once you know the South Downs Way you know how many horrible climbs there - in many ways ignorance is bliss.

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

I'm feeling really fit at the moment, but once you know the South Downs Way you know how many horrible climbs there - in many ways ignorance is bliss.

Did you walk any or ride the lot? I'm aware the sdw is a very tough ride. Then some loon goes both ways in three days

 

[wynne]

I rode it all with the exception of about 20 metres. Ground conditions were pretty much perfect.