Today's Ride

[thom04]

Much the same route again for today's ride: Up Barrow Court Lane towards Bristol airport. This time I went a little further & descended through the scenic (and fast) Brockley Combe rather than the vertical downward scramble on the shit tarmac towards Backwell that had me wearing out my brake pads last time

If you zoom in loads on one of the shots you can see some of Bristol

 

[KayOs]

Today I changed my route home from the office a bit and klunked a few trails that spit me straight out at a streetfood festival...

Rewarded myself straight away.

Best way home ever!

 

[MarinMartin]

Today was a good day. My first time back at Cardinham woods since 2019. I did some actual mountain biking. I'm slow, I'm in pain but I loved every second of it.

 

[PhillB]

I've learned over the years that, if I don't take a week off after about three months I get really cranky and significantly more contrarian than is reasonable, that's not me, so this week just gone has been a mental health week off. I've actually not ridden much, 50% working in the garden , which needs it and 50% working on bike projects. Sounds like a reasonable compromise I did scoot out for a ride at sundown this evening though on a just completed build.


I'm not sure why I don't take some tools with me on 'first rides' after a build. I should know better by now. But half way through this ride, my saddle came loose (never had that happen, ever, before) So half the ride was done standing up, which was cool when I was in my 20's, but now...bl**dy hell!!). I guess it's bike ju-ju for putting a Tioga seat post on a Breezer...sorry - I do have a Ritchey one coming!


I wonder what an Oak tree tastes like?. I can't imagine it would be great, but I could be wrong? Has anyone tried one? Let me know if you have.


My standard contre-jour bike shot. Despite the saddle issue, this bike is a gem - love it!!!

 

[wynne]

Last night's spin. Ten of us headed out on our regular POETS ride. Was like the Wacky Races. Never more than 5 miles from Lewes (where we all live), but most of my fellow riders didn't have a clue where they were most of the time.
Lots of secret bridleways looping back on themselves and 2000ft of climbing in 20 miles - confusing and fun .

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

Last night's spin. Ten of us headed out on our regular POETS ride. Was like the Wacky Races. Never more than 5 miles from Lewes (where we all live), but most of my fellow riders didn't have a clue where they were most of the time.
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That grass is really energy sapping good amount of climbing too

 

[Frankenorange]

Last night's spin. Ten of us headed out on our regular POETS ride. Was like the Wacky Races. Never more than 5 miles from Lewes (where we all live), but most of my fellow riders didn't have a clue where they were most of the time.
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Not jealous at all. Not one bit.

 

[wynne]

Not jealous at all. Not one bit.

Head over for a spin one day!

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

Not jealous at all. Not one bit.

Come to us on route, then on to Lewes. I'd need a little sleep

 

[widowmaker]

Went for a 30 miler this morning, along the river Nene, into Salcey forest and back around.

It was a bit blustery and overcast when I left, but the sun soon burned through the chemtrails and the wind eased off before too long.

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The first leg follows my daily commute, along the river, over the canal and into the industrial estate.

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Love Salcey Forest, once you get a half mile or so away from the car park and cafe area you finally get a sense of solitude. Lots of fast windy single track, punctuated by peaceful clearings, nice spots to take a breather and wash some flapjack down with water.

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Poppies out everywhere along the lanes.

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Home's waiting about 2 miles beyond that bend, along with a fry up and well earned brew.

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Even a bubble in the tea