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First proper ride since, since cycling began as a hobby or at least last summer. Probably the 2nd toughest ride on the National Calendar too.
Some extreme gradients meant a ride walk ride. Some extreme wind meant ride walk ride, often downhill. Extreme rain meant hide walk ride. Extreme rain/ wind meant some of the most grumpiest ramblers known to christendom but at least some waved. Some very patient well insulated drivers too as we bumbled past in sideways rain.
Did I say sideways rain? I ended up enjoying every moment of it despite a lack of fitness making it a walk for many miles. The weather was exhilarating, too euphoric to be knackered and I'd forgotten the views. And plenty of Haribo / Jelly babies.
It was great to meet up with everyone, they made my long suffering neighbour Stephen very welcome and he did pretty well for his first 'proper' MTB ride (8 flat miles around Grafham dont count!). And Stephens bike held up well despite it being built by me.
My own bike wasnt bad either despite a failing rear shock towards the end plus a squishy rear end. Lack of any mudguards/ crud catcher meant it was mostly a cycling b-day for most of the ride. Very refreshing.
Its a shame that theres no National Rides this year despite it being the RB tenth anniversary but, I look forward to gatecrashing more local area rides instead.
Thanks to All!
Some extreme gradients meant a ride walk ride. Some extreme wind meant ride walk ride, often downhill. Extreme rain meant hide walk ride. Extreme rain/ wind meant some of the most grumpiest ramblers known to christendom but at least some waved. Some very patient well insulated drivers too as we bumbled past in sideways rain.
Did I say sideways rain? I ended up enjoying every moment of it despite a lack of fitness making it a walk for many miles. The weather was exhilarating, too euphoric to be knackered and I'd forgotten the views. And plenty of Haribo / Jelly babies.
It was great to meet up with everyone, they made my long suffering neighbour Stephen very welcome and he did pretty well for his first 'proper' MTB ride (8 flat miles around Grafham dont count!). And Stephens bike held up well despite it being built by me.
My own bike wasnt bad either despite a failing rear shock towards the end plus a squishy rear end. Lack of any mudguards/ crud catcher meant it was mostly a cycling b-day for most of the ride. Very refreshing.
Its a shame that theres no National Rides this year despite it being the RB tenth anniversary but, I look forward to gatecrashing more local area rides instead.
Thanks to All!