Today's Ride
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COLD today, though in the sun it was nice and warm.
Went for a quick ride up to and around Sherwood Pines. The roads, cars and houses were white this morning when i set off, cold and slippy but i knew the trails would be hard and fast rolling, so was looking forward to it. They didn't disappoint, the trails were frozen, along with the grass and trees in a lot of places, really beautiful scenery, and one of the best rides for a long time.
Lots of walkers out today. Pines was deserted, though i could here voices at the jumps. As usual the trails up there were running really fast due to being frozen, though the best riding was to and from there.
Great morning ride, off up Peak District now, its been snowing up there again
Went for a quick ride up to and around Sherwood Pines. The roads, cars and houses were white this morning when i set off, cold and slippy but i knew the trails would be hard and fast rolling, so was looking forward to it. They didn't disappoint, the trails were frozen, along with the grass and trees in a lot of places, really beautiful scenery, and one of the best rides for a long time.
Lots of walkers out today. Pines was deserted, though i could here voices at the jumps. As usual the trails up there were running really fast due to being frozen, though the best riding was to and from there.
Great morning ride, off up Peak District now, its been snowing up there again
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Beautiful!
Not as pretty by any means, but defo cold this morning, hitting below zero up on the downs. Yesterday's snow up there had pretty much disappeared...until I hit a small mound at 40mph down from Badgers Mount. Thankfully no issues but it certainly added a few more grey hairs
Still too dark for any pics...come on sun, you can do it!
Not as pretty by any means, but defo cold this morning, hitting below zero up on the downs. Yesterday's snow up there had pretty much disappeared...until I hit a small mound at 40mph down from Badgers Mount. Thankfully no issues but it certainly added a few more grey hairs
Still too dark for any pics...come on sun, you can do it!
PeterPerfect
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I take my hat off to you, that's a stunning pair of photos.
velofrog":1kju3pbz said:
I take my hat off to you, that's a stunning pair of photos.
CassidyAce
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A COVID-safe ride today, mainly on country lanes because they're emptier than local paths and trails under lockdown conditions. It was a there-and-back-again route with a loop at the far end: a lasso-shaped ride (or noose-shaped ride for those with darker imaginations).
Temperatures were just above zero and early afternoon sun broke through the clouds and worked on melting the frost and dispersing the mist. With barely any breeze, there was a quiet, wintry beauty to the countryside. There were some disquieting thoughts about world events along the way but it was the sort of ride that makes me feel glad to be alive.
A COVID-safe ride today, mainly on country lanes because they're emptier than local paths and trails under lockdown conditions. It was a there-and-back-again route with a loop at the far end: a lasso-shaped ride (or noose-shaped ride for those with darker imaginations).
Temperatures were just above zero and early afternoon sun broke through the clouds and worked on melting the frost and dispersing the mist. With barely any breeze, there was a quiet, wintry beauty to the countryside. There were some disquieting thoughts about world events along the way but it was the sort of ride that makes me feel glad to be alive.
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Wednesday TPT east towards Donnie.
Stepping out into the drizzle.
21 miles of slippery sludge.
Missed my turn and ended up on the Greenway before backtracking and finding the sign I'd missed.
The other side of Bentley the TPT was being dug up - looks like it's going to be paved - so took a detour along a side path, another branch line embankment, which ended where I encountered 2 sorry-looking tethered Shetland ponies close to the current mainline.
By then I was plastered in mud and decided to start making my way home.
Plodded back along to Sprotbrough crossing over the canal and under the A1 - tottered down the steep bank toward the water.
I'm paranoid about crashing at the moment as the NHS has enough to deal with without some middle-aged numpty turning up with self-inflicted daredevil injuries.
Nevertheless common sense didn't participate for the whole ride and a bit later I found myself on another very steep embankment, following a narrow bit of singletrack winding its way through the trees. My ability ran out about a third of the way down, having to bail before faceplanting a tree. Breathing a sigh of relief, after my 'lucky' off, I picked myself up, went back for the bike, and walked down the rest of the way.
Back home. Never had mud go through my tights before...at least I think it was mud
Wednesday TPT east towards Donnie.
Stepping out into the drizzle.
21 miles of slippery sludge.
Missed my turn and ended up on the Greenway before backtracking and finding the sign I'd missed.
The other side of Bentley the TPT was being dug up - looks like it's going to be paved - so took a detour along a side path, another branch line embankment, which ended where I encountered 2 sorry-looking tethered Shetland ponies close to the current mainline.
By then I was plastered in mud and decided to start making my way home.
Plodded back along to Sprotbrough crossing over the canal and under the A1 - tottered down the steep bank toward the water.
I'm paranoid about crashing at the moment as the NHS has enough to deal with without some middle-aged numpty turning up with self-inflicted daredevil injuries.
Nevertheless common sense didn't participate for the whole ride and a bit later I found myself on another very steep embankment, following a narrow bit of singletrack winding its way through the trees. My ability ran out about a third of the way down, having to bail before faceplanting a tree. Breathing a sigh of relief, after my 'lucky' off, I picked myself up, went back for the bike, and walked down the rest of the way.
Back home. Never had mud go through my tights before...at least I think it was mud
