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Warm today.
Just went for a short ride, even though it was sunny a few people told me it was going to rain later today so i quickly mowed the lawn then went out. As per usual the rains came at the furthest point from home, but with the warmness it wasnt really a problem and quite nice once used to it. The only downside is the last mile is on sandy grit which gets everywhere and is really abrasive, so will have to clean my bike now :roll:
Great little ride
Just went for a short ride, even though it was sunny a few people told me it was going to rain later today so i quickly mowed the lawn then went out. As per usual the rains came at the furthest point from home, but with the warmness it wasnt really a problem and quite nice once used to it. The only downside is the last mile is on sandy grit which gets everywhere and is really abrasive, so will have to clean my bike now :roll:
Great little ride
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That second pic !!!
It’s just waiting for fast blast through
It’s just waiting for fast blast through
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I am obviously super pleased with my progress so far, but I haven’t ridden a Mountain Bike with knobblies for 7 weeks now. Choosing which one proved to be a bit of a dilemma, but I eventually settled for my gorgeous 2003 Kona Kula Primo. I bought the frame new when it came out, and it has gone through a few make-overs through the years, but I absolutely love this bike.
Seen here in its’ current Hyper Bling guise, it certainly catches the eye.
Hambridge to Bowdown 010819 by Philip Mock, on Flickr
Up through Bowdown Wood on my way to Greenham Common. Not quite the same glorious scenic views that Wing Commander Mark One adds to this thread, although I am planning a trip to the Malvern Hills soon.
Bowdown 010819 by Philip Mock, on Flickr
Bowdown 010819_1 by Philip Mock, on Flickr
Across to the Crookham Common end, where there is a lot of hard pack single track.
Crookham 010819 by Philip Mock, on Flickr
This final odd feature is another entry for the Cold War Tour of the former Greenham Common Air Base. This fenced off area was a Sports facility for the USAF Officers when the Cruise Missiles were here. It fell into disuse when the Air Base closed, but at some point the place was transformed into a Secure Hospital – Thornford Park. The running track was resurrected again, and occasionally is used by a local schools and athletics clubs.
Greenham Common USAF Sports by Philip Mock, on Flickr
I had a cracking ride out today, and really felt like I was properly back in the swing of things.
Pip
I am obviously super pleased with my progress so far, but I haven’t ridden a Mountain Bike with knobblies for 7 weeks now. Choosing which one proved to be a bit of a dilemma, but I eventually settled for my gorgeous 2003 Kona Kula Primo. I bought the frame new when it came out, and it has gone through a few make-overs through the years, but I absolutely love this bike.
Seen here in its’ current Hyper Bling guise, it certainly catches the eye.
Hambridge to Bowdown 010819 by Philip Mock, on FlickrUp through Bowdown Wood on my way to Greenham Common. Not quite the same glorious scenic views that Wing Commander Mark One adds to this thread, although I am planning a trip to the Malvern Hills soon.
Bowdown 010819 by Philip Mock, on Flickr
Bowdown 010819_1 by Philip Mock, on FlickrAcross to the Crookham Common end, where there is a lot of hard pack single track.
Crookham 010819 by Philip Mock, on FlickrThis final odd feature is another entry for the Cold War Tour of the former Greenham Common Air Base. This fenced off area was a Sports facility for the USAF Officers when the Cruise Missiles were here. It fell into disuse when the Air Base closed, but at some point the place was transformed into a Secure Hospital – Thornford Park. The running track was resurrected again, and occasionally is used by a local schools and athletics clubs.
Greenham Common USAF Sports by Philip Mock, on FlickrI had a cracking ride out today, and really felt like I was properly back in the swing of things.
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Great colours on that frame Pip, i would have to de-sticker the rims though if it were mine
and how was the ride, on probably one of your most rigid frames :shock: oh, and that seatpost looks back to normal height too.
I think local scenery never looks as good after seeing it for so long, i only appreciate the views around here again after living somewhere else for years. I would love to ride the countryside around where you are, looks far more interesting to me. Will have to come down one day when your feeling better and you will have to show me around
Mark
pipmeister":j8tx57rg said:I am obviously super pleased with my progress so far, but I haven’t ridden a Mountain Bike with knobblies for 7 weeks now. Choosing which one proved to be a bit of a dilemma, but I eventually settled for my gorgeous 2003 Kona Kula Primo. I bought the frame new when it came out, and it has gone through a few make-overs through the years, but I absolutely love this bike.
Seen here in its’ current Hyper Bling guise, it certainly catches the eye.
Up through Bowdown Wood on my way to Greenham Common. Not quite the same glorious scenic views that Wing Commander Mark One adds to this thread, although I am planning a trip to the Malvern Hills soon.
Across to the Crookham Common end, where there is a lot of hard pack single track.
This final odd feature is another entry for the Cold War Tour of the former Greenham Common Air Base. This fenced off area was a Sports facility for the USAF Officers when the Cruise Missiles were here. It fell into disuse when the Air Base closed, but at some point the place was transformed into a Secure Hospital – Thornford Park. The running track was resurrected again, and occasionally is used by a local schools and athletics clubs.
I had a cracking ride out today, and really felt like I was properly back in the swing of things.
Pip
Great colours on that frame Pip, i would have to de-sticker the rims though if it were mine
and how was the ride, on probably one of your most rigid frames :shock: oh, and that seatpost looks back to normal height too.I think local scenery never looks as good after seeing it for so long, i only appreciate the views around here again after living somewhere else for years. I would love to ride the countryside around where you are, looks far more interesting to me. Will have to come down one day when your feeling better and you will have to show me around
Mark
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Yes the Seatpost is back to my normal riding position without causing any issues
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The Kona blurb on this Scandium frame claims that the tubes have been enhanced and manipulated to be more complaint than Aluminium. As I barely top 9 1/2 Stone, even after a good meal, I seem to get pinged out of the saddle more frequently than other more robust riders would experience. Consequently, my little backside doesn't get pounded quite so much, which may explain why I feel so at home on frames like this.mk one":sdys7ipd said:Great colours on that frame Pip, i would have to de-sticker the rims though if it were mine
Mark
Yes the Seatpost is back to my normal riding position without causing any issues
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Warm today.
Went for a long ride as i havent been out for a while, it was easy going tracks so covered a good distance. Really nice day and quite a few other people out enjoying it also, including a couple on uni-cycles
Didnt stop much so not many pics, but great ride.
Went for a long ride as i havent been out for a while, it was easy going tracks so covered a good distance. Really nice day and quite a few other people out enjoying it also, including a couple on uni-cycles
Didnt stop much so not many pics, but great ride.
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Warm today
Went exploring through some woods as couldnt remember them. I knew where i was when i came out at a road and it turns out i have been through them before but only once or twice and many many years ago, so a proper little adventure, which is rare round these parts for me. I was trying to get to a hill i had seen earlier from afar, didnt have a clue what it was so am going to look on a map in a bit. Couldnt find it for some strange reason, in a land where everything is flat i managed to loose a prominent hill :facepalm:
Very long ride but made easier by not knowing where i was going so didnt know how long it would be
Great day and ride.
Went exploring through some woods as couldnt remember them. I knew where i was when i came out at a road and it turns out i have been through them before but only once or twice and many many years ago, so a proper little adventure, which is rare round these parts for me. I was trying to get to a hill i had seen earlier from afar, didnt have a clue what it was so am going to look on a map in a bit. Couldnt find it for some strange reason, in a land where everything is flat i managed to loose a prominent hill :facepalm:
Very long ride but made easier by not knowing where i was going so didnt know how long it would be
Great day and ride.
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Very warm today
Just another short ride as i was dog sitting again. Rode to and arouind the base of the hill thats the highest point in Nottinghamshire. There is a lake/pond that no one goes to as it is tucked away down a track off the main one, so really peaceful. Sat there for a bit watching Dragonflys, im sure they are getting bigger, then a steep climb, had to walk the last bit, and then a really nice ride back which is mostly slightly down so can stay in higher gear most the way.
Great little ride.
Just another short ride as i was dog sitting again. Rode to and arouind the base of the hill thats the highest point in Nottinghamshire. There is a lake/pond that no one goes to as it is tucked away down a track off the main one, so really peaceful. Sat there for a bit watching Dragonflys, im sure they are getting bigger, then a steep climb, had to walk the last bit, and then a really nice ride back which is mostly slightly down so can stay in higher gear most the way.
Great little ride.
