Today's Ride

fennec · 2024-11-20T21:42:04+0000

Actually yesterdays ride, one of the last days before it drops below freezing regularly, it was 60°F and breezy, sunny earlier, and took some detours on the work commute

The third pic is getting down to that waterfront which was a fun one, but isn’t an interesting pic so it will not be embedded into the post.
It’s all marsh, the terrain is like sponge and there’s these horrifying holes full of water everywhere that I can’t tell the depth of , not riding on that again.

Gtpulse · 2024-11-21T07:50:58+0000

fennec said:
Actually yesterdays ride, one of the last days before it drops below freezing regularly, it was 60°F and breezy, sunny earlier, and took some detours on the work commute

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The third pic is getting down to that waterfront which was a fun one, but isn’t an interesting pic so it will not be embedded into the post.
It’s all marsh, the terrain is like sponge and there’s these horrifying holes full of water everywhere that I can’t tell the depth of , not riding on that again.

That last pic that’s a ride spoiler right there! Depending on how far out you are, the potential for wet, cold feet for the rest of the ride.

KayOs · 2024-11-21T09:39:16+0000

I took the long way to work again today and it was worth it. I even spotted the first hint of snow.
However, leaves on the trails are a real challenge if you can't see where roots or stones are lurking.

I even had the chance to jump some stumps.

Gregag · 2024-11-21T11:18:15+0000

That bike looks fantastic, simple, purposeful and classy.
unlike the ho's boudoir I usually end up with, sorry create!

KayOs · 2024-11-21T11:56:27+0000

Gregag said:
That bike looks fantastic, simple, purposeful and classy.
unlike the ho's boudoir I usually end up with, sorry create!

Thanks. The credit goes to the designers at Specialized, I haven't changed anything, just updated a few things.

Gtpulse · 2024-11-21T14:50:23+0000

Had to stop stopping for photos in the end. Rutland seems to have a lot of stuff that’s pretty. Lovely crisp morning, ride took a short dive when a field I thought had a hard packed track had been ploughed. Left most of that at the jet wash at the petrol station on the way back, best £2 I’ve spent today!
The cement works is a bit of a blot on the landscape but provides a stunning route through and around the top of the limestone quarry. Didn’t photo that today as have done it before.