The Family day at Dalby has been summarised on another thread, and needless to say my family were full of excited stories when they got back.
Overnighter to Ullswater? Jon Cocker, Andy Stanforth, Nigel Lwason, Howard Dudley - take a bow; hardest riders in Yorkshire. The ride went really well. Warm, humid and windless night. Deserted roads. My only "problem" as ride leader was that we kept going too fast and getting to cafes before they were open. Oh, and we nearly got brought down in the dark by a badger at the bottom of Kirkstone! Back in the Square at 1530 with 240 miles on the clock and a riding average of 16.6mph.
Thanks to Kevin for meeting us at Masham and pacing us back.
Any of the others want to share any highlights and Howard, what was the total calorie burn at the end?
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Sounds very fast for 240 miles!
I went on the sunday ride, well I got to the square and my stomach started to play up so I decided I'd go my own way and off I went to bishopthorpe then up to acaster selby where I met a dead end and had to turn around, worked my way through that area and onto the road to tadcaster where for the remainder of the journey to tadcaster it was 18mph or lower pace as there was a cycle club doing a loop and they where taking it steady, they had yellow jerseys on and black shorts, I was thinking of overtaking them all but I thought they might not take kindly to that or something.
From tadcaster I went to ulleskelf and on for home, I think it was a tailwind maybe a headwind, but I did the last 6 miles doing 25-30mph to make up for the lack of mileage, I know one thing, when I got home I felt like I did about 80 so I was happy, I'm going to do that route regular now I think now I know it, at a slower pace.
At the square was Ian H, Dave C and someone else, think it was bernard, that was all, they went to the Humber bridge I think, I said it would start chucking it down about 1-2PM and sure enough it did here
, glad I took a shorter route by myself, I was prooved to do the right thing when I got home up and down those stairs like a yoyo.
I went on the sunday ride, well I got to the square and my stomach started to play up so I decided I'd go my own way and off I went to bishopthorpe then up to acaster selby where I met a dead end and had to turn around, worked my way through that area and onto the road to tadcaster where for the remainder of the journey to tadcaster it was 18mph or lower pace as there was a cycle club doing a loop and they where taking it steady, they had yellow jerseys on and black shorts, I was thinking of overtaking them all but I thought they might not take kindly to that or something.
From tadcaster I went to ulleskelf and on for home, I think it was a tailwind maybe a headwind, but I did the last 6 miles doing 25-30mph to make up for the lack of mileage, I know one thing, when I got home I felt like I did about 80 so I was happy, I'm going to do that route regular now I think now I know it, at a slower pace.
At the square was Ian H, Dave C and someone else, think it was bernard, that was all, they went to the Humber bridge I think, I said it would start chucking it down about 1-2PM and sure enough it did here
, glad I took a shorter route by myself, I was prooved to do the right thing when I got home up and down those stairs like a yoyo.Had an interesting encounter with some youths on a cycle path this weekend. I was cycling past in full lycra when one of the aforementioned hoodies said: 'Who the f--- do you think you are, Bradley f---ing Wiggins?'
As I put some distance between me and them, I thought that wouldn't have happened a month ago! The second thought I had was at least they didn't call me Chris Hoy!
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As I put some distance between me and them, I thought that wouldn't have happened a month ago! The second thought I had was at least they didn't call me Chris Hoy!
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British track/road rider who won 2 gold medals this olympics on the track, holder of numerous world records on the track. Good in the time trials and on the flat on the road, used to ride for Cofidis, now Columbia. Picture below:willhub wrote:Who is bradley wiggins?
I agree, the youths on the cycle track are idiots. Luckily, not all young people are like that.
Onto the roundup, I went on the saturday ride led by Dr. Dave up to Farndale. The group started as 8, we lost 2 going past York Minster, not sure where they went, then lost another 2 just past Gillamoor as they had to be back at some time. Went up Blakey bank(?) out of Farndale, and looped back over the top to Gillamoor again, and went to Beadlam Grange on the A170 for lunch.
Had done just over 103 miles by the time I got home. Good ride, good route, good company.
Ullswater overnight. What a fantastic experience! Firstly, many, many thanks to Rob for making it happen and then leading it in such an accomplished way – your navigational skills Rob are on a par with Kevin’s – I can’t praise you more than that!
I felt a little under equipped at our rendezvous on Saturday evening, especially in comparison to Andy who was sporting a small back pack complete with things dangling off it, an equipment belt and also a lighting rig of impressive design and proportions.
Even Rob had ruined the aesthetics of his beautiful titanium machine by attaching to its saddle a bag of gargantuan proportions constructed from, it appeared to me at least, slightly mouldy cotton!
Nigel had some sort of cantilevered pole attached to his seat post which was so long that I felt it should have a warning triangle on it or at the very least a knotted hanky tied round its rear end. John went for a cross between Rob’s and Nigel’s approach. My Madone carried only a tiny tail pack under its saddle. I really dare not attach anything else to the frame for fear of breaking it yet again!
I really enjoyed striking out into the night with, initially at least, the target of Ullswater seeming a preposterous distance away.
Highlights for me were (in no particular order):
Being given shortcake and a meat pasty by Andy at our brief stop in Windermere, such a refreshing change from, as Rob eloquently puts it, snorting energy gel.
Sensing Ullswater by the rapid drop in air temperature on approach. I couldn’t see it at all though as it was a moonless, pitch black night.
Being greeted at Masham by Kevin who was bearing gifts for us all
Lows:
Having a contact lens blow out of my right eye during a spirited descent of the Kirkstone Pass in the early hours. Luckily it lodged inside my protective glasses and I was able, after much messing around, to reinsert it.
Feeling decidedly bilious at around 6am (probably that pasty). Fortunately, a breakfast comprising of bacon, eggs, sausages, mushrooms, tomatoes, sautéed potatoes and toast and coffee soon had me feeling tip top once more!
Additional stats from my Garmin Edge 705: Calories burned: 14,400, total elevation gain: 3960m, highest altitude attained: 454m (at Kirkstone pass).
I felt a little under equipped at our rendezvous on Saturday evening, especially in comparison to Andy who was sporting a small back pack complete with things dangling off it, an equipment belt and also a lighting rig of impressive design and proportions.
Even Rob had ruined the aesthetics of his beautiful titanium machine by attaching to its saddle a bag of gargantuan proportions constructed from, it appeared to me at least, slightly mouldy cotton!
Nigel had some sort of cantilevered pole attached to his seat post which was so long that I felt it should have a warning triangle on it or at the very least a knotted hanky tied round its rear end. John went for a cross between Rob’s and Nigel’s approach. My Madone carried only a tiny tail pack under its saddle. I really dare not attach anything else to the frame for fear of breaking it yet again!
I really enjoyed striking out into the night with, initially at least, the target of Ullswater seeming a preposterous distance away.
Highlights for me were (in no particular order):
Being given shortcake and a meat pasty by Andy at our brief stop in Windermere, such a refreshing change from, as Rob eloquently puts it, snorting energy gel.
Sensing Ullswater by the rapid drop in air temperature on approach. I couldn’t see it at all though as it was a moonless, pitch black night.
Being greeted at Masham by Kevin who was bearing gifts for us all
Lows:
Having a contact lens blow out of my right eye during a spirited descent of the Kirkstone Pass in the early hours. Luckily it lodged inside my protective glasses and I was able, after much messing around, to reinsert it.
Feeling decidedly bilious at around 6am (probably that pasty). Fortunately, a breakfast comprising of bacon, eggs, sausages, mushrooms, tomatoes, sautéed potatoes and toast and coffee soon had me feeling tip top once more!
Additional stats from my Garmin Edge 705: Calories burned: 14,400, total elevation gain: 3960m, highest altitude attained: 454m (at Kirkstone pass).
Top effort, What an impressive show by you all, glad it all went ok.
I set off with Doctor Dave's group on Saturday but as I had to be back for 3pm turned off to Hutton le Hole for a cafe stop with Ian M before heading home via Marton Amotherby and Castle Howard, 65 miles in total.
Sunday, Bernard, Dave Cook and I had a very enjoyable ride through the Wolds and over the Humber Bridge for a cafe stop at the visitor centre just over the Bridge on the left, rode back through light rain which felt ok as it was still quite warm, 99 miles, so a quick ride round the block to make it 100.
I set off with Doctor Dave's group on Saturday but as I had to be back for 3pm turned off to Hutton le Hole for a cafe stop with Ian M before heading home via Marton Amotherby and Castle Howard, 65 miles in total.
Sunday, Bernard, Dave Cook and I had a very enjoyable ride through the Wolds and over the Humber Bridge for a cafe stop at the visitor centre just over the Bridge on the left, rode back through light rain which felt ok as it was still quite warm, 99 miles, so a quick ride round the block to make it 100.
Cannot match any of the above. Managed nearly an hour & three quarters on Saturday (inc a lap of the road race circuit) and 3 hrs on Sunday - Castle Howard / Amotherby / Hutton Le Hole / Hovingham. Both days could best be described as workmanlike - found the going a bit heavy both days - possibly weather related as both days hot & sticky. Not a good omen for next Sunday though when my so called racing season will end at about 2:30. Hopefully no earlier?
Saturday was a 3hr/45 mile ride on the Malton/Castle Howard loop with Claire.
Sunday we piled assorted bikes and kids into Claire's car and met the Cranes and the Barbers at Dalby for the family day. Had a nice ride in the morning followed by a picnic, the kids enjoyed the playground and the stream - which revealed itself to be quite fast-flowing after my son found great amusement in launching his shoe and sock into it....fortunately there was an older boy splashing around who managed to retrieve it before it dissappeared towards Whitby.
Along with Rachel, I got my first ever mountain bike ride in the afternoon - thanks to Gill and Seb for leading and Paul for offering to lend me his bike (without even flinching) - great fun and would love to do it again (though don't think we could squeeze yet another bike into our 2 bed terrace!).
The rain held off until we were driving home, will definitely be there again next year.
Sunday we piled assorted bikes and kids into Claire's car and met the Cranes and the Barbers at Dalby for the family day. Had a nice ride in the morning followed by a picnic, the kids enjoyed the playground and the stream - which revealed itself to be quite fast-flowing after my son found great amusement in launching his shoe and sock into it....fortunately there was an older boy splashing around who managed to retrieve it before it dissappeared towards Whitby.
Along with Rachel, I got my first ever mountain bike ride in the afternoon - thanks to Gill and Seb for leading and Paul for offering to lend me his bike (without even flinching) - great fun and would love to do it again (though don't think we could squeeze yet another bike into our 2 bed terrace!).
The rain held off until we were driving home, will definitely be there again next year.
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