Today's Ride

[Joe*Pro]

And let the rains begin…

That’s Heathrow on the horizon in the bottom right hand corner with the 40.2c today, just below the dot that is the sun setting in front of the wheel.

Thunder & lightning sunset in one direction…


a rainbow in the other…

 

[rwm1962]

Another short ride this morning.

This afternoons plans were cancelled so decided to ride to some local crags and have a quick climb. Nice at the bottom of the crag in the shade of the trees, higher up above the trees found one in direct sunlight on heat absorbing rock, quite warm. Got a few climbs in which was nice before the ride home through the woods, and strangely swarms upon swarms of flies.

Is that the Roaches? When I worked in Nottingham in early 80's we'd blast up to Birchin or Stanage on a summer evening after work for a spot of climbing.

 

[mk one]

Is that the Roaches? When I worked in Nottingham in early 80's we'd blast up to Birchin or Stanage on a summer evening after work for a spot of climbing.

No Pleasley Vale, limestone as opposed to the awesome gritstone slabs of the Roaches. Though the Peak is only a 30min drive from where i am its a bit of a slog on a bike. Was up Birchen just the other day though, my go to crag for easy soloing in glorious evening sun, beautiful views and an escape from stress.

 

[Jamesbike]

Bradford to Sheffield RTN last Saturday...

Emley moor and Hillsborough stadium...

 

[Imlach]

And let the rains begin…

That’s Heathrow on the horizon in the bottom right hand corner with the 40.2c today, just below the dot that is the sun setting in front of the wheel.

Thunder & lightning sunset in one direction…
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a rainbow in the other…
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What a sight. I don't do anything but hunker down inside with bevvy when it's thunder-y. I check lightningmaps obsessively because I'm a nutter. Gorgeous pictures!

 

[Joe*Pro]

Planet Orange…



where your helmet better be lightning proof !!

 

[al-onestare]

16 degrees, healthy NWN breeze but not as cold as usual. Started off with thick grey cloud, but by the time I was up top on Gear Hill road, visibility was down to 25-50 metres. I was riding through what I thought was low cloud but as I descended it didn't shift - sea gof (!)

Oh, and max temp the past few days? 27

 

[Imlach]

16 degrees, healthy NWN breeze but not as cold as usual. Started off with thick grey cloud, but by the time I was up top on Gear Hill road, visibility was down to 25-50 metres. I was riding through what I thought was low cloud but as I descended it didn't shift - sea gof (!)

Oh, and max temp the past few days? 27

Beautiful. You get a lot of varied weather experiences in your neck of the woods. Particularly love the slightly moody, grey days in your area. Lots of atmosphere.

 

[Mickeyspinn]

Beautiful. You get a lot of varied weather experiences in your neck of the woods. Particularly love the slightly moody, grey days in your area. Lots of atmosphere.

There be magic down there...can't beat peddling around in salt laden soupy sea mists so thick you can't see your feet and with the sound of foghorns wafting through...then literally bumping into a random cow in the road! love that place and it's pace of life.

 

[mk one]

Great views