Missed you by 3 mins......took me 43mins to cycle from Meldreth. Like cycling on sand the wind was so strong. Ended up doing 42m. Oh the joy of cycling from Baldock home!!!!
See you tomorrow.
Peeled off and did a little loop with Cam and Jon to get back with 55 miles on the clock. I stopped to lend Cam my pump, he couldn't get his back wheel back up to pressure after an earlier puncture. By the time I looked up, you'd all shot off!
Anyway, for anybody that's interested in our little discussion outside the tuns, here's a little article that might shed a bit of light on "what my mate Dave said in the pub". There are links on the page to .gov websites with the official paperwork on. Check it out.
OMG 'cycling furiously' is an offence Think I might be guilty of that every time I TT ... although it's nothing to do with my speed, it's just my state of mind!
Thanks everyone. Really enjoyed that despite the windiest conditions I have cycled in for a while. Hopefully will get out for at least one more. Good luck to those going for the 10. I got 52 miles @ 17.1.
I've got a pass for Wednesday, Christmas Eve. I know it might be a bit Groundhog Day around Langford if you're thataway Tues, but how about out West to Woburn?
50 miles on the nose if you turn about in Woburn village. Or, 59 if you wanna add the 'small' Brickhill climb loop. Maybe those wanting a rest can wait-out those wanting the extra 9 in a Woburn caff.
I was feeling number 4 today and just hid in the bunch. I agree the run out to Hexton was tough but the legs felt better as the ride progressed. Many thanks to Will and Carmelo for doing most of the pulling.
I'll join you in Langford again tomorrow for number 5.
Wow guys. You are really into these. Very glad to have made the ride on Sunday and good to put faces to some new riders. Good to chat Jeremy, and the back is fine. Glad you got back o.k. Nat. Great to chat about Paris Nice and looking forward to seeing a bunch of you up here next year for extended training rides. You will just love the rides I have planned for you and I hope you will also fall in love with the country here. Have a fun Christmas and a great cycling new year.
18 out. Nice day. Group a bit big for a few drivers keen to grab the last turkey in lidl. Nice to wish so many members a merry Christmas. Mince pie and coffee int Tuns festive too. Cheers. 17.3mph ride time av. Bit pacey at the end.
Too many cars on this route today = proportionally far too many idiots out in their four wheeled coffins. White Van-Man, being a White Van-Man, White VW Sirocco in the deer park who came way-too close, and that Golf later on.
I wonder if the group might have been a tad too large, considering?
Enjoy the remainder of the Festive 500's & stay safe out there.
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Anyone have a link to a decent Youtube (or similar) training video to keep the interest levels up indoors?
Thanks for leading us Robbie.
Nice to finally meet Geoff - hope your back feels better. Would be good to get a CC Ashwell peloton in County Durham in 2015.
See you at 9am tomorrow.
Watton on stone-knebworth-Whitwell...
And then fly back with the wind!
See you tomorrow.
Anyway, for anybody that's interested in our little discussion outside the tuns, here's a little article that might shed a bit of light on "what my mate Dave said in the pub". There are links on the page to .gov websites with the official paperwork on. Check it out.
Think I might be guilty of that every time I TT ... although it's nothing to do with my speed, it's just my state of mind!
it was windy!!!! But great to see you tmw.
Will, you were the hand and pump of Xmas spirit top fella!
The fourth day route is:
Up Hexton (via Langford Henlow)
Down Sundon and up Shapenhoe
Lilley then Whitwell turn left up hill etc
I'll pick up the ride at Langford tomorrow. Likely have a bit of a hangover so that route will be kill or cure!
I've got a pass for Wednesday, Christmas Eve. I know it might be a bit Groundhog Day around Langford if you're thataway Tues, but how about out West to Woburn?
50 miles on the nose if you turn about in Woburn village. Or, 59 if you wanna add the 'small' Brickhill climb loop. Maybe those wanting a rest can wait-out those wanting the extra 9 in a Woburn caff.
Then the obligatory push back.
http://www.bikemap.net/en/route/2870489-ashwell-woburn-ashwell/
Whatever: see you Wednesday.
Martin
Not coming now as will be flying out to the sun..late booking.
Enjoy the rides.
See you at Langford on the way through this morning
Felt better after Sundon. Good ride chaps. Four down...at least 6 to go.
St Martin's route tmw for a Xmas Eve special. See above.
Galaxy up and running well again after two days in the LBS.
Where to tomorrow?
I'll join you in Langford again tomorrow for number 5.
on Sunday and good to put faces to some new riders. Good to chat Jeremy, and the back is fine. Glad you got back o.k. Nat.
Great to chat about Paris Nice and looking forward to seeing a bunch of you up here next year for extended training rides. You will just love the rides I have planned for you and I hope you will also fall in love with the country here.
Have a fun Christmas and a great cycling new year.
Thanks All ... and HAPPY CHRISTMAS
Top route Martin.
Boxing Day hopefully not icy...
Hangover route.
https://www.strava.com/activities/232404329
Weather forecast improving for Boxing Day
White Van-Man, being a White Van-Man, White VW Sirocco in the deer park who came way-too close, and that Golf later on.
I wonder if the group might have been a tad too large, considering?
Enjoy the remainder of the Festive 500's & stay safe out there.
Couple of hills but mostly flattish and steady pace.