And today I did......
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epicyclo
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Freezing it was...
I've been looking forward to the cold weather after my Oz soujourn.
Today I was not disappointed.
The horizon isn't tilted, that's a hill, a long steep one.
Frabjous joy, an excuse to have a wee rest on this new seat near the top and enjoy the last of Autumn scenery in bright sunshine.
The higher you go, the better it gets.
This is where I was headed, Ben Wyvis.
I had hoped there might be some snow a bit lower, but it's only a matter of time.
But it's cold enough that the tracks were icy. The ruts were mainly rideable, but with the odd patch of slithery slickness, so I stuck to the crunchy middle.
This one was a bit tricky. Couldn't stand upright so went across quadruped then dragged the bike. There's a nice drop into the burn on either side so I wasn't going to risk an accident where I wouldn't be found for days. Ice tyres go on tomorrow methinks...
Decided it was getting too dodgy to press on with slick tyres, and this was as close as I got to the Ben.
Then was a nice long descent. Usually it's quite fast but for much of it I was having to pick a very careful line. The sun was shining in my eyes and it was hard to tell if the reflection of the track was from wetness or slick ice - in some cases it was. I don't think I got over 10mph.
But it's great to be out on the bike, on a decent climb and not cook from the sun.
I've been looking forward to the cold weather after my Oz soujourn.
Today I was not disappointed.
The horizon isn't tilted, that's a hill, a long steep one.
Frabjous joy, an excuse to have a wee rest on this new seat near the top and enjoy the last of Autumn scenery in bright sunshine.
The higher you go, the better it gets.
This is where I was headed, Ben Wyvis.
I had hoped there might be some snow a bit lower, but it's only a matter of time.
But it's cold enough that the tracks were icy. The ruts were mainly rideable, but with the odd patch of slithery slickness, so I stuck to the crunchy middle.
This one was a bit tricky. Couldn't stand upright so went across quadruped then dragged the bike. There's a nice drop into the burn on either side so I wasn't going to risk an accident where I wouldn't be found for days. Ice tyres go on tomorrow methinks...
Decided it was getting too dodgy to press on with slick tyres, and this was as close as I got to the Ben.
Then was a nice long descent. Usually it's quite fast but for much of it I was having to pick a very careful line. The sun was shining in my eyes and it was hard to tell if the reflection of the track was from wetness or slick ice - in some cases it was. I don't think I got over 10mph.
But it's great to be out on the bike, on a decent climb and not cook from the sun.
Lovely scenic pics as ever :d Does anyone feel this weather is actually best.Not too cold, but brisk enough to prevent overheating.
Also went out on the bike today :shock:, though in my defence it was a short journey to the bike mechanic, to sort out a niggle.
Cove rides well, and nice to have my size of frame up and running finally. Just now time to get confidence none of it is going to fail in use
Also went out on the bike today :shock:, though in my defence it was a short journey to the bike mechanic, to sort out a niggle.
Cove rides well, and nice to have my size of frame up and running finally. Just now time to get confidence none of it is going to fail in use
Re: Re:
22" XL Stiffee FR. Older one, 2007 or 2008 maybe.
Build-150mm revelation,hope brakes,floaty rotors,skewers,hubs,stem,h/s,clamp and bar plugs all in Gold. answer bar,raceface dh post and on fat slicks.
Very nice with the red frame and gold ano.
RobMac":a1wdyfqs said:
22" XL Stiffee FR. Older one, 2007 or 2008 maybe.
Build-150mm revelation,hope brakes,floaty rotors,skewers,hubs,stem,h/s,clamp and bar plugs all in Gold. answer bar,raceface dh post and on fat slicks.
Very nice with the red frame and gold ano.
velomaniac
MacRetro Rider
Aye Keith is right, doon here its the Somme in places. I agree when its solid frozen ground its the best riding though
