Today's Ride

[al-onestare]

The rain finally decided to abate yesterday afternoon, so whilst it was still blowing a cheeky 20mph+, I had to get out and get in some miles.

The sunset was short but the light was ace with a orange hue mixing with the grey clouds. All in all, well worth the effort.

Woke up this morning, identical conditions, so 6/7 air temperature, 20-22 mph W wind. Soggy in spots, bone dry in others. Thank goodness for nice wide tyres that cope with wet and dry rock. I'd be sliding all over the place on 2.1s.

This is the entrance to Kenidjack "castle" which provided a handy spot to lean Bee without her or me blowing away

 

[Hombre]

this is the kind of ride why I love to ss! crap pics, great ride...

 

[mk one]

this is the kind of ride why I love to ss! crap pics, great ride...

Great pics, get a good sense of the ride from them. Looks a nice place to ride, nice bike too by the way

 

[Hombre]

another great ride today

 

[al-onestare]

A rare still morning, 2-3 mph N/NE light breeze, 6 degrees but felt like 3-4, less in the sheltered spots. Glorious sun-rise with a smattering on distant high cloud. After a long run yesterday whilst the legs grumbled a bit for the first couple of miles, they were happy to be out there.

Just climbed out of Madron and took a peak back...

...before looking forward again and the rolling hills to the north coast.

 

[Mangizmo]

Great Torrington (North Devon) today

 

[widowmaker]

A little 7.2 mile jolly, took the modern bike out - having a re-evaluation of the fleet and how I can reduce them.

 

[CassidyAce]

After some tweaking, re-greasing and servicing, I took the new-to-me Crossroads out for test riding today. The jury's still out on whether this one will stay in the fold. There's nothing wrong with it, but whether it's the right bike for the niche I have for it is not yet decided. All the same, trying it out is satisfying my curiosity. And the Panaracer GravelKings definitely get a thumbs up.

The weather was sunny but there was a strong, wintry wind blowing in from a north-easterly direction and, despite daffodils and blossom, it felt more like the last gasps of winter than the start of spring. The sunshine was welcome but so was my windproof jacket. Good to get the legs, lungs and blood pumping though, and the sunshine lent a cheerfulness to everything that I really enjoyed.

 

[Deleted member 69416]

The kids took me out today . Said they didn't want to go then as soon as I started something else , changed their minds . Who am I to deny them ?
Bright sunshine and a gentle breeze .

 

[slackboy]

Quiet tea shop ride around the Ribble valley