Today's Ride

[Markybeau]

Today's ride, on the other hand, was a little more interesting.

Being as I risked the commute as a shakedown ride for the RSP 550 I couldn't miss this photo opportunity.


I found the shipping container about a week ago, next to a small industrial unit, behind a row of terraced houses in the rough bit of Swinton. I went for a closer look this afternoon. It looks like it's been used as either a makeshift office, or possibly as a doss. Needless to say, I didn't hang around for long.
I had to make a couple of last minute changes to the bike, as I couldn't get a chainline with the Sugino chainset, and there was an alarming grumble coming from the Mavic Crossride freehub.

Like a kid with a new toy, I was adamant that it was going to be today's steed.

Not as warm as yesterday. The breeze is still hanging around. About 15°c on the ride home.

Oh, and the seat creaks...

 

[Markybeau]

Down to the lock this morning. Few tweaks needed, as the transmission is a bugger to tune without a maintenance stand.

It's much nicer to ride off than on!

Cool morning. About 13°c. No wind. Cloudy.

 

[K_50]

I missed yesterday's retro mtb group ride because I needed to sleep in. But I met up with some of the guys after for a few beers and a chat, and to check out their rides:








Then I went to a proper rock concert for the first time in over 1½ year

 

[dorset boy]

Is he playing a missile

 

[K_50]

Is he playing a missile

It's the famous (among D-A-D fans) rocket bass.
https://uglybass.wordpress.com/2011/05/04/rocket-bass/

 

[CassidyAce]

37 miles to Sandwich and back today. Warm, sunny, light breeze—near-perfect riding conditions. I replaced the stem, during the week, for one 2cm shorter and the result was more comfort and better steering.

The orchards are ready for the pickers:


Sandwich:


Sandwich Medieval Centre : apparently, the purpose is not to teach young dwellers of Sandwich how to burn witches at the stake.


On the way back; Westbere Marshes in the middle distance:


The open road; most of the ride was like this, with this much traffic:

 

[al-onestare]

I'm on my well overdue "holiday" whilst I transition firms so I've been out pretty much every day; they've all become a bit of a blur. The weather has been pretty stable, but chilly and dull with the odd spot of sunshine. That changed this morning with a very overdue warm breeze coming in, a day late for the tour that rode right through HQ yesterday. I'm still stoked I got to eyeball Tony Martin!

Looking over to St Buryan

A day later, church as said St Buryan.

The Hot has been faultless. An early morning ride last week up at the Kenidjack rock formation. Proper haunted the locals will tell you.

On a great piece of single-track off the top of hills, swooping into the outskirts of Pendeen on the right there by Geevor mine.

Saturday gone down in "big town" the criteriums were on with the mens, ladies and later on the kids. I got there as the women were on their final circuit. Some pretty intense racing going on, this is as close I'll ever get to stepping foot on a podium.

Gotta love these things. Just outside Paul on the road out of Mousehole, I couldn't resist the flapjack. Best £2 I spent!

Then to the race proper, with poor visibilty hampering our attempts to see over to the other side of the valley, it didn't dampen spirits.

Kudos to this dude who commentated across the entire stage.

With an early breakaway we were spoilt with 2 opportunities to "allez allez allez!" as loud as we could.

TONY!

The plan is to ride the stage tomorrow. I won't start in Penzance as I'll go back on myself - I think I'm allowed a few k's off. It's mega-lumpy but with enough opportunities to bail as a last resort. Fingers crossed it's all good.

 

[Tootyred]

Super ride today, not too far, only 15m, but what made it was the early low sunlight and the amazing effect of the harvest dust.

Heres a shot of one of our fantastic Suffolk diaper / flush flint work churches......oh and a bike.

Whilst im in no way religious, a ride out on a day like today, when you thought summer was lost, makes you realise there's always something to be thankful for....and often the best treats are the most simple.

Have a great day people

 

[Markybeau]

This is for yesterday. Here's a sentence filled with disappointment: I had to use the car today.

Early morning at Kilnhurst Cut looking towards Old Denaby. Cool morning, perfect conditions.

The ride home was very warm and calm.

 

[CassidyAce]

Early evening chill out ride. Not especially far, not especially fast; just enjoying the ride and a beautiful evening.



The village green in Chartham. Apparently, Henry VIII stopped here once to get his horse's shoes replaced.


Chinese lanterns: