It was the right decision not to do an organised group ride. Minor roads were icy but larger roads were fine. Perfect for ones or twos.
Enjoyed 22miles from ashwell over to Langford, left over the two bridges but decided it was too icy to continue to old warden so decided to ride to biggleswade, potton and Guilden Morden.
1.20 mins
22 miles.
Cannot ride tomorrow so have a good one.
Stroppy enjoy the ride and Sandra's treat, mine was the assos Swiss national champs race top. Heheeay.
Got out this arvo.. Not sure how many more I can make. Wanted to try to hold on at least until Ashwell was in sight before I got dropped!
Spent pm being corrupted by Tim D's Belgian selection!! Oops
gutted I've had back problems the past few days (wish I knew what caused it - could hardly walk - the only thing it could possibly be is I went too hard on that ride and/or saddle too high (I used to ride much lower), however hopefully will be out wednesday! Might do the 9.30 though.
good luck to all those riding the roads tomorrow/tuesday
If it is any consolation, the minor roads along NCR 1 are all skating rinks here near Canterbury. Having to walk up a down some "hills" so bad is it. Toasty-warm in my tent at night though.
Robbie I am going for a ride tomorrow am unless it looks worse than Monday. Happy to meet at 9 or 9.30am.
Will check forum tomorrow. Shall we fix 9.30am for those that want a ride. If riding I suggest we ride with a lot of space between riders and pick larger B roads. Shall we confirm final details at 8am on wed? Will wait for your view in the morning.
Vince, MC and Robbie braved the cold and road main roads to avoid frost. We were rewarded with Rochefort bevvies at Vince's house. Very festive! Cheers!!!
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Will be out later when it warms up a bit. Take care to those that ride today.
Anyone fancy riding at 1pm today (Boxing Day)?... change of plan, I'll be pedalling indoors insteadLeft toes now thawed.
Tmw looks non icy but tad wet.
Should be ok.... Checking again at 8am
Route: probably bigger roads heading to barrington Bourn everton etc
Nathan Jeremy Robbie and Vince. Gritty 57m ride through snow rain and wet roads. All good fun!
Hoping Sunday is going to have safe roads without ice or frost.
Keep an eye on the forum
Doesn't look safe : ((
Next 2 days look similar so we might want to re-jig start times or let folks get their 50s in when they can.
Looks like weather warms up Wednesday.
Might be sporadic rides tmw and Tuesday...
Wednesday back to 9am deffo.
Will be going out in half an hour or so if your willing can meet up if you like we can stay on main roads.
Got a garmin 810 for xmas gotta try it out.
Just post to let know .
Strappy.
Enjoyed 22miles from ashwell over to Langford, left over the two bridges but decided it was too icy to continue to old warden so decided to ride to biggleswade, potton and Guilden Morden.
1.20 mins
22 miles.
Cannot ride tomorrow so have a good one.
Stroppy enjoy the ride and Sandra's treat, mine was the assos Swiss national champs race top. Heheeay.
You weren't wrong the roads were a bit dodgy
I went langford way too main roads were ok but i went on the moggerhanger rd but turned round was too bad.
The garmin worked fine but it doesn't pedal the bike for you (stitched up again).
I only had xmas day boxing day off so hardly done any mile unlike all you festive 50 part timers. Lol
Garmin say's. 37.8 miles @ 17.7 avg
Enjoy the new year festivities.
Strappy
Maybe see you out on NYD? Or perhaps on Saturday for the GD100 (see the Paleo versus Carbs thread).
Spent pm being corrupted by Tim D's Belgian selection!! Oops
gutted I've had back problems the past few days (wish I knew what caused it - could hardly walk - the only thing it could possibly be is I went too hard on that ride and/or saddle too high (I used to ride much lower), however hopefully will be out wednesday! Might do the 9.30 though.
good luck to all those riding the roads tomorrow/tuesday
Not riding in the mornings until then
I have just driven to Cambridge there is black ice on the road from Biggleswade to the A1198 roundabout. Be careful out there.
Might go see Paddington at the cinema... If I can convince the kids!
Will check forum tomorrow. Shall we fix 9.30am for those that want a ride. If riding I suggest we ride with a lot of space between riders and pick larger B roads. Shall we confirm final details at 8am on wed? Will wait for your view in the morning.
May be out tomorrow, depending on ice and conditions.
Will you be at the usual 9.30am Wednesday meeting point outside Bob's or the 3 Tuns?
John
See you at the Tuns at 9am on Thursday.
Enjoy your ride everyone.
We were rewarded with Rochefort bevvies at Vince's house. Very festive! Cheers!!!