Well, I woke up this morning and there was something really weird going on outside. There was this really bright orangey thing in the sky, too bright to look at and the sky instead of it's usual colour - leaden grey was of all things.....blue. I don't know what was going on but I thought I should get my bike out and see. I headed out on some of my favourite roads following the valley up to Kirkham and back.
And I must say I very much enjoyed this odd weather phenomenon as indeed it seemed so did the wildlife with skylarks singing, hares seeming to take delight in powering along the fields at breakneck speed as I passed and Llamas grazing contentedly (yes I did say Llamas).
On past the sleepy signal box just after Crambe, to find my way briefly slowed by four lady ramblers, who soon parted, beaming attractive friendly smiles at me and bidding cheerful good mornings. I think I must have briefly slipped into a parallel universe, where were the aggressive honking bad mannered motorists?
All in all I could get used to that sort of weather but I suppose we'll be back to the usual on monday.
Weekend Roundup 27/02/11
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Ten left the Square on the Sunday Club run, …but somehow only four made it back with the Group! Out in some drizzly stuff through Tollerton, before cutting across on the hills to Husthwaite and Coxwold. Then up that long climb near Ampleforth before flying down the A170 to Helmsley for an early café. The afternoon began up the long and sustained climb into the breeze on the clockwise route around the Cockayne loop. Then back through Kirkbymoorside, Great Barugh and Amotherby to York.
I should explain the 60% attrition rate! Anne joined us having only been on one club run before with Kevin. It was great to see her give it a go! Anne had some maps with her and decided after an hour or so to head back. Muzzy was with us until just short of Helmsley before disappearing on his training run. Heather also wanted a no-stopper and headed off for a solo run as well. Another turned back on the early slopes towards Cockayne due to ill-health. All this time, Rob was impressively riding his fixed steed up and down the hills. After making it all the way round the loop, Rob’s bottom bracket suffered an untimely death just outside of Kikbymoorside, which was a real shame given the effort he’d put in. We all listened as he jumped on the mobile, cashed in his brownie points and did some serious grovelling to request the services of the domestic taxi service to leave the comfort of home and pick him up.
At the same time, Tony was far ahead of us when we stopped and we somehow lost him! So, Andrew G, Chris C, John C and myself found ourselves alone with a following breeze to motor home through Great Barugh and Amotherby to return to York.
A fantastic ride today, chunky miles too! 86 miles from the Square, and I rode around the block at the end to bring up the ton D2D! Thanks to all involved, a great early season leg strengthener.
D.
I should explain the 60% attrition rate! Anne joined us having only been on one club run before with Kevin. It was great to see her give it a go! Anne had some maps with her and decided after an hour or so to head back. Muzzy was with us until just short of Helmsley before disappearing on his training run. Heather also wanted a no-stopper and headed off for a solo run as well. Another turned back on the early slopes towards Cockayne due to ill-health. All this time, Rob was impressively riding his fixed steed up and down the hills. After making it all the way round the loop, Rob’s bottom bracket suffered an untimely death just outside of Kikbymoorside, which was a real shame given the effort he’d put in. We all listened as he jumped on the mobile, cashed in his brownie points and did some serious grovelling to request the services of the domestic taxi service to leave the comfort of home and pick him up.
At the same time, Tony was far ahead of us when we stopped and we somehow lost him! So, Andrew G, Chris C, John C and myself found ourselves alone with a following breeze to motor home through Great Barugh and Amotherby to return to York. A fantastic ride today, chunky miles too! 86 miles from the Square, and I rode around the block at the end to bring up the ton D2D! Thanks to all involved, a great early season leg strengthener.
D.
Shame to leave the clubrun. Not had to ring for help since ca. 1995 when we snapped the back axle on the tandem on a Chesterfield Spire clubrun in the Peaks... This time the BB came loose, then I shredded the threads before I realised...
On the plus side, at least got round the best bit of the ride - Bransdale was fantastic today. Deserted roads as commented by Andy G. I stated boldly that nobody else had reason to be up here - then 30 seconds later all 40 members of the Masda MX5 Owners Club cruised past.
Thanks for the company again gang.
Wolds next week, although I'm running out of bikes...
On the plus side, at least got round the best bit of the ride - Bransdale was fantastic today. Deserted roads as commented by Andy G. I stated boldly that nobody else had reason to be up here - then 30 seconds later all 40 members of the Masda MX5 Owners Club cruised past.
Thanks for the company again gang.
Wolds next week, although I'm running out of bikes...
You may have to slum it Rob and come on your race bike!
On the same subject mine saw daylight for the first time in 5 months today. Joined the Sunday ride as far as Ampleforth - a bit drizzly early on but the sun was out and I was sweating on the Reliability climb out of the village. The Cockayne loop was as uplifting as ever. The clockwise direction is nearly as hard as the anti clockwise - long steady climbs on the way out and short steep climbs on the way back. Today didnt disapoint. Touching 40 mph on a couple of downhill stretches on the return leg. Plenty of water in Hodge Beck ford but just about kept my feet dry. Welburn, Slingsby, Castle Howard, Flaxton. The west wind was blowing me about a bit on the way back into York - 80 miles at just about 18mph door to door and home for 1:15. Great to be back on a light bike - now I just have to clean it!
On the same subject mine saw daylight for the first time in 5 months today. Joined the Sunday ride as far as Ampleforth - a bit drizzly early on but the sun was out and I was sweating on the Reliability climb out of the village. The Cockayne loop was as uplifting as ever. The clockwise direction is nearly as hard as the anti clockwise - long steady climbs on the way out and short steep climbs on the way back. Today didnt disapoint. Touching 40 mph on a couple of downhill stretches on the return leg. Plenty of water in Hodge Beck ford but just about kept my feet dry. Welburn, Slingsby, Castle Howard, Flaxton. The west wind was blowing me about a bit on the way back into York - 80 miles at just about 18mph door to door and home for 1:15. Great to be back on a light bike - now I just have to clean it!
The weekend started with University Challenge filming at Granada studios in Manchester. I can't tell you the result, but make sure to watch your screens come August. Sadly they said no logos so I couldn't wear club strip
That done, I hung around in Manchester to ride the Newport 200km from Cheadle. The ride was cold and wet and I was unerdressed (silly Greg) so my thighs froze and wouldn't produce any decent power. After adopting the plastic bag undershoe style at half way, I finished in 10h08m, over an hour slower than I'd have liked, but not too bad given the conditions and inadequate clothing.
That's my first Paris-Brest-Paris qualifier done, next is the Wiggy 300 which I hope will have higher temperatures and less rain!
That done, I hung around in Manchester to ride the Newport 200km from Cheadle. The ride was cold and wet and I was unerdressed (silly Greg) so my thighs froze and wouldn't produce any decent power. After adopting the plastic bag undershoe style at half way, I finished in 10h08m, over an hour slower than I'd have liked, but not too bad given the conditions and inadequate clothing.
That's my first Paris-Brest-Paris qualifier done, next is the Wiggy 300 which I hope will have higher temperatures and less rain!
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K group for me this weekend. It really is a pleasure to ride out with such a great bunch.
We had a few of Willy's easy rider graduates along and they did a sterling job - despite the rucksacks!!
Out to Malton via a distinctly lumpy route, with a couple of pretty steep pitches around Dalby which had me gasping. Back via Kirkham and having learned my lesson before on the level crossing, I got off and walked this time!
The issue of headeaches arose once again - some of you may remember Darren N and the "Benign Sex Headache" ride of 2010 - if not you will have to ask him. I'm sure he won't mind!
I promised I would post a brief discussion of "Exertional Headaches", so here goes.
A note of caution here! Speak to your GP first! Any new headache type or particularly bad or unusual headache should be checked out by a doctor. If you get a very severe headache that comes on suddenly, and is at its worst immediately, you should seek medical attention straight away.
Some people (particulalry, but not solely those with migraines) get headache after a variable period of time as they exercise. This is often incorrectly put down to poor hydration and whilst this may be a factor in some cases, if you know you have hydrated yourself well and eaten during your ride, it is probably unlikely. In these cases it is more likely that you have "Benign Exertional Headache". It is often a pretty bad headache that builds up and starts banging with your pulse.
It can be difficult to get rid of once it starts, but fortunately for most people it can be avoided by taking a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) before exercise. You need to check with your GP first, but they should be able to help you. Sometimes Ibuprofen will do the trick. Aspirin can also be effective. For more troublesome cases a prescription only medication called Indometacin (previously indomethacin) is often very effective. Don't suffer - get it checked out, see your GP and they should be able to help.
Mark
We had a few of Willy's easy rider graduates along and they did a sterling job - despite the rucksacks!!
Out to Malton via a distinctly lumpy route, with a couple of pretty steep pitches around Dalby which had me gasping. Back via Kirkham and having learned my lesson before on the level crossing, I got off and walked this time!
The issue of headeaches arose once again - some of you may remember Darren N and the "Benign Sex Headache" ride of 2010 - if not you will have to ask him. I'm sure he won't mind!
I promised I would post a brief discussion of "Exertional Headaches", so here goes.
A note of caution here! Speak to your GP first! Any new headache type or particularly bad or unusual headache should be checked out by a doctor. If you get a very severe headache that comes on suddenly, and is at its worst immediately, you should seek medical attention straight away.
Some people (particulalry, but not solely those with migraines) get headache after a variable period of time as they exercise. This is often incorrectly put down to poor hydration and whilst this may be a factor in some cases, if you know you have hydrated yourself well and eaten during your ride, it is probably unlikely. In these cases it is more likely that you have "Benign Exertional Headache". It is often a pretty bad headache that builds up and starts banging with your pulse.
It can be difficult to get rid of once it starts, but fortunately for most people it can be avoided by taking a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) before exercise. You need to check with your GP first, but they should be able to help you. Sometimes Ibuprofen will do the trick. Aspirin can also be effective. For more troublesome cases a prescription only medication called Indometacin (previously indomethacin) is often very effective. Don't suffer - get it checked out, see your GP and they should be able to help.
Mark
Really?!! I get these. Put it down to lack of water/electrolytes.m-k-lewis@msn.com wrote:Some people (particulalry, but not solely those with migraines) get headache after a variable period of time as they exercise. This is often incorrectly put down to poor hydration and whilst this may be a factor in some cases, if you know you have hydrated yourself well and eaten during your ride, it is probably unlikely. In these cases it is more likely that you have "Benign Exertional Headache". It is often a pretty bad headache that builds up and starts banging with your pulse.
It can be difficult to get rid of once it starts, but fortunately for most people it can be avoided by taking a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) before exercise. You need to check with your GP first, but they should be able to help you. Sometimes Ibuprofen will do the trick. Aspirin can also be effective. For more troublesome cases a prescription only medication called Indometacin (previously indomethacin) is often very effective. Don't suffer - get it checked out, see your GP and they should be able to help.
Mark
I also get migranes. Very interesting indeed - thx!