Today's Ride
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Today-Friday-Rained pretty good yesterday, so didn't go out, but the radar showed the storm had passed by late this morning, so off we went. It was still a very mild drizzle at my place, but the higher we climbed, the thicker it got. When we got up to Tamarancho we were in the clouds and it was raining, so we descended back down to dryer ground. We did see some mud and puddles-an unusual sight around here for the last half dozen years or so...
Today-Friday-Rained pretty good yesterday, so didn't go out, but the radar showed the storm had passed by late this morning, so off we went. It was still a very mild drizzle at my place, but the higher we climbed, the thicker it got. When we got up to Tamarancho we were in the clouds and it was raining, so we descended back down to dryer ground. We did see some mud and puddles-an unusual sight around here for the last half dozen years or so...
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Hi!
WP_20161029_10_53_26_Selfie(1) by Michael Murray, on Flickr
Today, I did a recce for a group retro ride I'm organizing.
Starting at a cafe that's new to me, I finalized a route over a cup of tea!
IMG_0652 by Michael Murray, on Flickr
Nice and peaceful here,
IMG_0649 by Michael Murray, on Flickr
So, up and over the first climb, before gradually working my way up to here,
IMG_0654 by Michael Murray, on Flickr
Then along, past a school, onto one of my favourite parts of bridleway, over the A24 to Washington, then back over the bridge, to the next climb,
IMG_0655 by Michael Murray, on Flickr
Into the low gears,
IMG_0657 by Michael Murray, on Flickr
I love this time of year, cooler temperatures, and an abundance of colour!
Sadly, the weather wasn't conducive to great views from the top, owing to the low cloud and general dampness in the air.
IMG_0658 by Michael Murray, on Flickr
What goes up,
IMG_0660 by Michael Murray, on Flickr
Went back down,
IMG_0662 by Michael Murray, on Flickr
Gingerly! You can just make out the trail in the background.
Then back up this short steep climb,
IMG_0663 by Michael Murray, on Flickr
To better views, the cloud clearing a bit by this stage
IMG_0664 by Michael Murray, on Flickr
Last nasty little climb before easier riding,
IMG_0665 by Michael Murray, on Flickr
Through Angmering Park Estate, lovely area. If you're lucky, you can see raptors or deer around here.
IMG_0671 by Michael Murray, on Flickr
Then back home for lunch. 44km later.
Lovely!
Mike
Hi!
WP_20161029_10_53_26_Selfie(1) by Michael Murray, on FlickrToday, I did a recce for a group retro ride I'm organizing.
Starting at a cafe that's new to me, I finalized a route over a cup of tea!
IMG_0652 by Michael Murray, on FlickrNice and peaceful here,
IMG_0649 by Michael Murray, on FlickrSo, up and over the first climb, before gradually working my way up to here,
IMG_0654 by Michael Murray, on FlickrThen along, past a school, onto one of my favourite parts of bridleway, over the A24 to Washington, then back over the bridge, to the next climb,
IMG_0655 by Michael Murray, on FlickrInto the low gears,
IMG_0657 by Michael Murray, on FlickrI love this time of year, cooler temperatures, and an abundance of colour!
Sadly, the weather wasn't conducive to great views from the top, owing to the low cloud and general dampness in the air.
IMG_0658 by Michael Murray, on FlickrWhat goes up,
IMG_0660 by Michael Murray, on FlickrWent back down,
IMG_0662 by Michael Murray, on FlickrGingerly! You can just make out the trail in the background.
Then back up this short steep climb,
IMG_0663 by Michael Murray, on FlickrTo better views, the cloud clearing a bit by this stage
IMG_0664 by Michael Murray, on FlickrLast nasty little climb before easier riding,
IMG_0665 by Michael Murray, on FlickrThrough Angmering Park Estate, lovely area. If you're lucky, you can see raptors or deer around here.
IMG_0671 by Michael Murray, on FlickrThen back home for lunch. 44km later.
Lovely!
Mike
highlandsflyer
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Looks like the fall is in full swing Mike!
Beautiful paths.
Looks like the fall is in full swing Mike!
Beautiful paths.
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Here too yesterday
This afternoon's ride
Took the latest acquisition for a shakedown ride to check there were no problems with the lightweight addititions (dropped 700g).
At one of the high points, you ca nsee when my crap goes - sewage works in top left corneer.
A Honda Goldwing with out the ridiculous acroutements.
And a furry friend just for halloween.
Took the latest acquisition for a shakedown ride to check there were no problems with the lightweight addititions (dropped 700g).
At one of the high points, you ca nsee when my crap goes - sewage works in top left corneer.
A Honda Goldwing with out the ridiculous acroutements.
And a furry friend just for halloween.
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Love the bike! How much does that weigh?
Lot less than the Honda, I would imagine.
I like the broken fence leading the eye down to the trail in the next field.
Love the bike! How much does that weigh?
Lot less than the Honda, I would imagine.
I like the broken fence leading the eye down to the trail in the next field.
FairfaxPat
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