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That's a very nice bike, have you a build thread ?
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dorset boy
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No,bought the frame from Primera in 2000 and the Daytona group is from 1999.This was the last bike i used to race !
A long long time ago, in a place far away I used to contribute to this thread, but then an evil monster invaded the realm I inhabit, and a great sickness was cast upon me. Since that day my favoured modes of conveyance have lain idle whilst I fought the monster, waiting patiently for my triumphant return...
I keep two bikes in the hallway, to remind me of what once was. Tonight I needed to pop to the supermarket to pick up a couple of bits. A local road is closed, pedals and towpath called, I couldn't resist. It has been so long...
Only two miles and a mighty struggle, even at a gentle pace. Light headed at my destination and almost passing out on reaching my front door... My battle with the monster is not done.
It might be a little while before I go out again.
I keep two bikes in the hallway, to remind me of what once was. Tonight I needed to pop to the supermarket to pick up a couple of bits. A local road is closed, pedals and towpath called, I couldn't resist. It has been so long...
Only two miles and a mighty struggle, even at a gentle pace. Light headed at my destination and almost passing out on reaching my front door... My battle with the monster is not done.
It might be a little while before I go out again.
Todays ride . Cow slips, Six pack,Ale and canal boats .....more tomorrow .
Myself and mucker Dave headed east out of Ram city on a much ridden escape route to Kegworth . From there we made our way to East Leake ,where I needed an unscheduled hot drink . With the cold easterly breeze I felt nesh . Onwards to Old Dalby we spun thro the lanes .
Old Dalby was one the home of a large REME depot .This was sold off some 25/30 years go and now the home of light industry . A railway test track runs close by . Grovelling up hill to the B676 we made our way to our cafe stop at Nice Pie . Now the snap here makes it well worth a visit .
On leaving NP we headed west to Six Hills {pack} and Walton on the Wolds which is a lovely spin . Onto Cotes {Here abouts we past my mate Pat H churning out the miles on his WF Holdsworth .Pat is well in his 80's and clocks up good mileage} , Stanford on Soar & Normaton on Soar .These villages have lots of old world charm . Finally we rode through Sutton Bonington ,Kegworth and back into Ram City . .
Only a couple of pictures as I was to dam nesh to take more .It did not really warm up until we got back to the outskirts of R C .
https://www.google.com/search?q=Nic...VwKHZ0hCUAQ1QJ6BAg4EAE&biw=1366&bih=625&dpr=1
Myself and mucker Dave headed east out of Ram city on a much ridden escape route to Kegworth . From there we made our way to East Leake ,where I needed an unscheduled hot drink . With the cold easterly breeze I felt nesh . Onwards to Old Dalby we spun thro the lanes .
Old Dalby was one the home of a large REME depot .This was sold off some 25/30 years go and now the home of light industry . A railway test track runs close by . Grovelling up hill to the B676 we made our way to our cafe stop at Nice Pie . Now the snap here makes it well worth a visit .
On leaving NP we headed west to Six Hills {pack} and Walton on the Wolds which is a lovely spin . Onto Cotes {Here abouts we past my mate Pat H churning out the miles on his WF Holdsworth .Pat is well in his 80's and clocks up good mileage} , Stanford on Soar & Normaton on Soar .These villages have lots of old world charm . Finally we rode through Sutton Bonington ,Kegworth and back into Ram City . .
Only a couple of pictures as I was to dam nesh to take more .It did not really warm up until we got back to the outskirts of R C .
https://www.google.com/search?q=Nic...VwKHZ0hCUAQ1QJ6BAg4EAE&biw=1366&bih=625&dpr=1
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Bitter north easterly wind AGAIN this morning but dry, high cloud. Air temperature barely at 5/6. A shorter loop since I was NT volunteering over at Hellesveor today, where thankfully, it warmed up at last!
A chilly looking Garden Mine cottage.
A chilly looking Garden Mine cottage.
Another N to NE slight breeze, air temperature locked at 5-6 degrees. Another quick spin with a day full of calls, but any time in the saddle is a good day.
At Sennen looking back to HQ.
At Sennen looking back to HQ.
Joe_Rides
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Starting this year I decided to drop down to 4 days a week in order to spend more time with my daughter. Although we have had plenty of nice days during Jan - Apr, today was probably the first day "as envisaged" eg, out on the bike, sunshine, lovely and peaceful (noone around as weekday) and showing her the rivers and woods etc. Happy Times.
At the park (the only people there):
In the woods, listening to the river babble and the birds sing:
At the park (the only people there):
In the woods, listening to the river babble and the birds sing:
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Why did you put a smilie over the empty seat?
Joe_Rides
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Well spotted
