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Gotta love a bit of urban exploration every now and then; especially when on a retrobike
Gotta love a bit of urban exploration every now and then; especially when on a retrobike
Today's Ride
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VERY hot today.
Long ride around a loop i did a few months back, before the fields were harvested and ploughed. Very hard work across some of the ploughed fields and the heat and exposure making for a very tiring day.
It is a great little route though through some great landscapes and im really glad i made the effort.
Long ride around a loop i did a few months back, before the fields were harvested and ploughed. Very hard work across some of the ploughed fields and the heat and exposure making for a very tiring day.
It is a great little route though through some great landscapes and im really glad i made the effort.
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If you were in the UK over the weekend, then you'll know it was proper hot and sunny
I loved it.
That said, the early bird catches the worm, and so Sunday and Monday I made sure to get out early doors to beat the dog walkers and the heat. I was rewarded with some mystical light coming through the rising dew. Whilst my local trails aren't demanding at all, it was still a pleasure to bomb about undisturbed and discover a few alternative routes.
If you were in the UK over the weekend, then you'll know it was proper hot and sunny
I loved it.That said, the early bird catches the worm, and so Sunday and Monday I made sure to get out early doors to beat the dog walkers and the heat. I was rewarded with some mystical light coming through the rising dew. Whilst my local trails aren't demanding at all, it was still a pleasure to bomb about undisturbed and discover a few alternative routes.
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Nice and cool day today
Perfect day for riding, with just a few spots of rain as i was heading back. Set off on a loop which changed as i went depending on mood. Wasnt feeling super fit as had a long day yesterday but heading where i wanted instead of forcing myself around a certain route made the ride a lot more enjoyable.
Ended up at Hardwick lakes again as i just kept heading down, stopped at a favourite bench on way back up, third pic, with the busy M1 in the distance and big views. On the way back i went a slightly longer route which for some reason is more downhill than the short one and has some great little sections.
Great little ride
Perfect day for riding, with just a few spots of rain as i was heading back. Set off on a loop which changed as i went depending on mood. Wasnt feeling super fit as had a long day yesterday but heading where i wanted instead of forcing myself around a certain route made the ride a lot more enjoyable.
Ended up at Hardwick lakes again as i just kept heading down, stopped at a favourite bench on way back up, third pic, with the busy M1 in the distance and big views. On the way back i went a slightly longer route which for some reason is more downhill than the short one and has some great little sections.
Great little ride
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Managed to get out again despite decorating duties. Ventured a little further along the coast. Lovely narrow death defying path.
Steep (walk) so good practice for mayhem.
Cliff was interesting at this point. Look behind the bike and see if you can read it. A brave gesture of love.....
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Managed to get out again despite decorating duties. Ventured a little further along the coast. Lovely narrow death defying path.
Steep (walk) so good practice for mayhem.
Cliff was interesting at this point. Look behind the bike and see if you can read it. A brave gesture of love.....
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With the current warm weather, it came as a shock this morning to see that the ground temperature here in West Berkshire had dropped below freezing during the night :shock: . For reasons that are a bit tiresome to explain, I feel the cold more than the majority of riders do – and it’s not merely down to my ultra-low Tog Rating. With both those things in mind, I set off early today with more layers than some of you may think is appropriate
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This this the far West end of Thatcham Reed Beds, which obviously look better from a higher vantage point. During the Summer months, you’ll see Hobbies catching Dragonflies overhead – but it’s not advisable to watch this while you’re cycling
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Thatcham Reed Beds 080910 by Philip Mock, on Flickr
Thatcham Reed Beds 080910_1 by Philip Mock, on Flickr
This is the junction of the River Lambourn where it finishes its journey from the Lambourn Downs and flows into the Kennet and Avon Canal.
Lambourn & Kennet Avon Canal by Philip Mock, on Flickr
The former Greenham Common Air Base is obviously a vast flat area on account of it once being a massive runway – one of the longest Military runways in the world. Around the perimeter however there are plenty of more challenging fast trails, which I have attempted to show here.
Greenham 080919 by Philip Mock, on Flickr
Bowdown 080919 by Philip Mock, on Flickr
Bowdown 080919_1 by Philip Mock, on Flickr
Final trail home.
Bowdown 080919_2 by Philip Mock, on Flickr
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With the current warm weather, it came as a shock this morning to see that the ground temperature here in West Berkshire had dropped below freezing during the night :shock: . For reasons that are a bit tiresome to explain, I feel the cold more than the majority of riders do – and it’s not merely down to my ultra-low Tog Rating. With both those things in mind, I set off early today with more layers than some of you may think is appropriate
.This this the far West end of Thatcham Reed Beds, which obviously look better from a higher vantage point. During the Summer months, you’ll see Hobbies catching Dragonflies overhead – but it’s not advisable to watch this while you’re cycling
.
Thatcham Reed Beds 080910 by Philip Mock, on Flickr
Thatcham Reed Beds 080910_1 by Philip Mock, on FlickrThis is the junction of the River Lambourn where it finishes its journey from the Lambourn Downs and flows into the Kennet and Avon Canal.
Lambourn & Kennet Avon Canal by Philip Mock, on FlickrThe former Greenham Common Air Base is obviously a vast flat area on account of it once being a massive runway – one of the longest Military runways in the world. Around the perimeter however there are plenty of more challenging fast trails, which I have attempted to show here.
Greenham 080919 by Philip Mock, on Flickr
Bowdown 080919 by Philip Mock, on Flickr
Bowdown 080919_1 by Philip Mock, on FlickrFinal trail home.
Bowdown 080919_2 by Philip Mock, on FlickrPip
