Today's Ride

[al-onestare]

Typically dark and dank BH Monday morning ride. At least there was zero breeze, at a balmy 9 degrees, wet roads after overnight rain (long overdue), thick cloud. Of course it was wall to wall blue skies by 14:00!

To cap it off, whilst I stopped for a quick breather at Bottoms (!) looking at the cheeky 12% out, I heard the unmistakeable hissing sound from the rear tyre. I wouldn't mind so much but I was planning to fit new tyres later that morning (which I did)

But as ever, any day in the saddle is a good day!

 

[enc]

Another beautiful day today so me and a mate opted for an early drive up to Gisburn forest (trail centre). Was mega peaceful - just birdsong - and the trails were running bone dry and fast; hard going on a hardtail down the black runs but I've still got the skills . I forget how much I love cutting into berms at the limit of the tyres, so it's nice to have a refresh on this 'genre' of mtb-ing at a purpose-built place.

Not many photos as was too busy riding!!

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this isnt a million miles from me. is there a carpark close by?

 

[Imlach]

Took the Rockhopper out again today, it's successfully made it into the 'keep' section.

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Love Rockhoppers. My '97 is still one of my favourite rides of all time, though it sports a P2 and a fair bit of modern components, but the frame is definitely one of my favourites.

 

[Imlach]

Typically dark and dank BH Monday morning ride. At least there was zero breeze, at a balmy 9 degrees, wet roads after overnight rain (long overdue), thick cloud. Of course it was wall to wall blue skies by 14:00!

To cap it off, whilst I stopped for a quick breather at Bottoms (!) looking at the cheeky 12% out, I heard the unmistakeable hissing sound from the rear tyre. I wouldn't mind so much but I was planning to fit new tyres later that morning (which I did)

But as ever, any day in the saddle is a good day!

I'm out of breath looking at that hill mate. Luckily as a devout overweight singlespeeder, I'd know my limits and accept that as an appropriate time to hike.

 

[Joe_Rides]

this isnt a million miles from me. is there a carpark close by?

Yeh, parking is fairly abundant. There are 2 car parks, we parked in the largest "Gisburn Hub" one adjacent to the Cafe, and the start of the trails, but there is another one a couple of 100 yards back which is also connected to the trail.

 

[enc]

Yeh, parking is fairly abundant. There are 2 car parks, we parked in the largest "Gisburn Hub" one adjacent to the Cafe, and the start of the trails, but there is another one a couple of 100 yards back which is also connected to the trail.

Thanks for the info joe.

 

[al-onestare]

Thick cloud, gentle but noticeable WSW breeze, air temperature 9 degrees, dry as a bone. Another short loop with a packed Friday ahead but as ever, any time in the saddle is a good day. With new boots on, and a clean machine, she was silent and super smooth.

Looking to St Buryan in the distance...

...and a glamour shot at St Buryan

 

[tintin40]

 

[CassidyAce]

Late afternoon and just a couple of hours riding today. It was sunny but there was a north-easterly wind with a chill in it coming in from the North Sea, so it wasn't quite as nice as it looks in the photos. However, it was good to get out, and it was lovely out of the wind. Given the lack of time available, I headed for the sea front and made my way to Little Hampton, near Herne Bay.

Between Whitstable and Tankerton:


Little Hampton. I sat on the rocks and contemplated the waves for a few minutes, then headed back.

 

[al-onestare]

Mad busy 2 weeks with work roadshows so really good to be back in the saddle this morning. Steady WSW breeze, air temperature 8. High cloud, no sign of the sun (although it's come out now). I think we're running a good 3 weeks behind spring compared with the rest of the south. There's evidence everywhere, including the bluebells that are in full bloom right now in various hidden spots including this side road back up to Sancreed. I'm looking back from where I came.