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Or have I missed this week's riding and pics thread?
Anyway, was due to ride Sutton Bank area today but knackered my rear axle and couldn't go. Braved the wind to do a quick intervals session on the hardtail instead. First half was pretty hellish, second half coming home was a tiny bit easier...
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Wind wasn’t too bad, but trails were super wet and slippy with a bit of sleet thrown in for extra fun.
100% Cotic so far!
Out on the road with my SS. Couldn’t face the mud on The Ridgeway.
Was out late last night, as per that thread I did. The winds were only about 14mph down here but that was enough on the ups to destroy my miniscule legs! Lol
First Bizango!
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Went for a Cotswolds spin. Very nearly gave up in the first ten minutes as the wind was ridiculous.
Didn't give up though. Turned out nice again.
Roverpig where about is that taken? I know we're in roughly the same area and some of the trils you head out on look very nice.
Nope, was out in it and riding into a raging headwind at times. It was great though.
Roverpig where about is that taken? I know we’re in roughly the same area and some of the trils you head out on look very nice
That’s the top of Bin Hill, up on the Moray Coast, east of Lossiemouth, looking down on the Rifle Range. Not sure I’d bother though. I was mainly up there to avoid the snow. There used to be a nice descent from that point but I discovered yesterday that some big trees have been blown down blocking it off half way down. If you are heading up that way, there are some surprisingly interesting trails in the bit of woods just south of Burghead though.
Ta, just looking for some different places to head to now im starting to find a bit of motivation again
Nope. Out in it Friday and Saturday round the Dark peak and it was actually OK in a 'Why do I have to put out 300 W to go downhill?' kind of way. I wouldn't have liked to be on a roadbike though. Just waiting for the hail to stop, then I'll buzz out for a couple of hours.
Skipped it this week. I hate riding in wind and 20+ miles of 40mph headwind didn’t sound great.
I love headwinds. Great training especially if you are a time trialist.
Off out in 30 mins with a cold beer waiting for me at the upwind destination at about 12.30. And then a fun roll back.
The wind maliciously changed direction every time I did so it was in my face continuously. On purpose.
Had a great couple of days cycling.
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Discovered a loose spoke on the rear wheel so will be cycling with the kids tomorrow on my 30 year old Kona (with white big apple tyres, it's a trail centre so should get away with it).
I had to go out to Chester this week so cunningly decided to get the train out there (into the wind) and then ride home.
55 mile tailwind assisted road ride. Was good fun, PBs along every road!
Just got back from a 60km ride (road) on the singlespeed. Fun (not) for much of the ride, didn't really help on the one big hill of the ride. A fair bit of water around but only one section actually fully flooded across the road in a place I've not even seen puddles before so possibly a blocked drain.
Bloomin' hard work though!
Short, very windy, road ride by the sea with Mr TW.
@roverpig -- Burghead / Roseisle is a bit of an unsung trail heaven. Short but lovely.
Yes, Bin(n) Hill descent looks a bit blocked. Same up Monaughty.
Anyway, I went out for CX explore round back of Dufftown / Keith. Got a bit wet, cold and miserable by the last 1/3. Today was trail clearing in the rain and hail...
I never looked like a good day to be out on Saturday!!
But today just a few persistent showers and certainly got some wind there!!
Urban loop out to Clayton Vale and back for me
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Nice bit of pottering around the streets getting a bit lost too
No, still went on the drink.
Rode the surry rumble with my nephew. Surrey hills and Belgian hills. I do like a good wind. And 60mm deep section wheels are even more aero in the wind. If you dont die. Dodged the rain too.
Went running instead. 23 miles over 2 days, good mileage and not horrendous to be out.
30 miles up in the Elan Valley- very wet and windy with a bit of sleety snow.
Didn’t take any pictures as my hands had become useless numb stumps, as I’d put my winter gloves away because it’s spring apparently.
@kcal thanks for the tip-off about Monaughty. That was on the list to check out next time I was up there. Maybe I’ll wait a bit.
Thanks for the subtle spelling correction too 😀 There are enough Bin hills and Bin forests around here without me confusing things further.
another 60km round the FoD. It was way harder than last week. Proper claggy mud. No photos as the wind was biting. Still considering how much the Wye has flooded, condition on the Yat side pretty good so the last two hours were great. And then we went to the pub. That was great as well.
But come on Spring, I’m done with cold and mud!
Windy but OK in South Yorks.
Cheers!
I.
March is just an arsehole of a month, just when you think spring is coming it kicks you in the nuts. 2nd week no riding,my motivation to ride has gone.
100k roadie sportive in the Cotswolds. The downwind legs were great fun - the last 10k straight into the wind was "interesting".
No wind to speak of in East Devon 😉
Yesterday was a bit blowy, but today was blue skies and a light breeze. Almost summery!
A lovely 28 miler with my mate Joe around the Otter vale and Woodbury.
Nice(ish) ride upwind.
Nice bottles of cider at destination.
Wind dies.
No tailwind home.
Slightly less wind here today, and actually a little bit of sunshine.
Gentle ride over to the woods, little bimble around and some trail clearing/building. The MTB equivalent of pottering round the garden I guess.
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Was ok at Wind Hill yesterday (ironically) although a bit too windy for the pro line. You still see people doing it in pretty bad conditions, though, which amazes me given the size of the features.
JP
I didn't plan to do any riding, yet somehow ended up on the bike every day this week. Rain, wind, and today even a nice bit of hail. Nothing serious, but about 100km altogether.
... no doubt once the sun comes out I won't have time to get on the bike.
Van camped near Ribblehead but no riding due to floods and wind Fri/Sat came back to the Lakes for a local loop on Sunday afternoon
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roverpig
That’s the top of Bin Hill, up on the Moray Coast, east of Lossiemouth, looking down on the Rifle Range. Not sure I’d bother though. I was mainly up there to avoid the snow. There used to be a nice descent from that point but I discovered yesterday that some big trees have been blown down blocking it off half way down. If you are heading up that way, there are some surprisingly interesting trails in the bit of woods just south of Burghead though.
Theres a alternative end to the descent now, about 50metres before the fallen trees. Its a bit rough for now, but it should come good.
Agree on the burghead trails, was in there with the dog last week, think a fatbike purchase may be in order.....
Rode for the first time in tirpentwys just near Pontpool. Was absolutely minging and felt quite uneasy riding around the trees with them moaning and groaning in the wind. Proper messy day, interesting place to ride. Wasn’t fussed on the bike park trails, not really my thing but the off piste stuff on the other hill, with all the cars dumped down the trails was good fun
Went out to do a loop in the White Peak starting from Longnor after dark on Friday. My mate was supposed to be coming along but he bailed 2hrs before and after some hesitation about getting out in the wild in that weather in the dark on my own I thought **** it and did it anyway.
The wind didn't hamper my progress much, always seemed to be at my side or my back. The little road that goes past Chrome is great fun at speed. Other parts were more hard going.
Got the train from Dorking to Amberley on Friday morning then rode along the Downs to Hove, with a tailwind at least some of the way. Checked out the stormy sea then had some lunch and fought the headwind along the coast to Ferring before heading inland and off-road to Gumber bothy, where we spent the night. Rode home mainly off road on Saturday, with some wind assistance but through a lot of Wealden clag. About 90 miles all-in.
Woke up on Sunday to a beautiful day for a ride. And no chance of getting one.
Oh, and we had a close encounter with a white hart and his harem. Spectacular.
Thanks @paladin I tried bearing right shortly before the fallen trees, but obviously took a wrong turn somewhere and ended up hiking through a steep dense forest. There was another option to bear right before the trees then bear left, which brought me to a steep grassy bank that would be fun if it hadn’t been so slippery. Is that the way I should have gone?
Lundie Craigs (again), horrible headwind on the road out
Did Hit the North VI in Philips Park, Manchester, can't say I noticed the wind, perhaps it was the protection the mud gave me.
Rode in the Clwyds headwind first half tail wind on way back. Felt like a very long 13 miles! Lashed it down just as we got sat in the van with a brew. Winner!
Hid from the wind on Saturday, sent it on Sunday.
Managed to get out and do 15miles up over the garth mountain, through the woods down through gwaelod and back home along the taff trail. I was going to do a loop of castle coch too but the wind was giving me a pasting, headwind all the way home!
Rode Surrey Hills on Saturday morning. Gusts of 50+ mph were forecast, but on the sheltered and wooded hillsides it wasn't that noticeable.
Managed to persuade Jr off his Xbox for a quick go round QE Park and the car park was very windy..! Not a breath of it on the trails in the trees though.
My god it did us good, getting out.
Cycled Bristol to Bath & back on Saturday. No wind or rain.
Lovely ride actually. None of the 45mph+ winds forecast.
I went to Anglesey to go sea kayaking:
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Thanks @paladin I tried bearing right shortly before the fallen trees, but obviously took a wrong turn somewhere and ended up hiking through a steep dense forest. There was another option to bear right before the trees then bear left, which brought me to a steep grassy bank that would be fun if it hadn’t been so slippery. Is that the way I should have gone?
new deviation is just before where the old descent dropped down the north side of the hill to the fireroad, so if you come to the fallen trees youve gone about 50m too far down the trail, it just cuts around the west side of the fallen trees. Alternatively, you can continue east past the fallen trees, and drop down behind the shooting range
Ah, right, I missed that option altogether then. I'll look out for it next time. Thanks.
Yesterday morning was the first time we'd had a blast out in just over a week. Relief doesn't begin to cover it!
For me the issue wasn't wind but soggy soggy snow... still fun though.