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It's not from today, it's a few weeks ago, but this is my first Pedal Powered Post so I figured it was a sensible place to start. Day 3 of a Coast-to-Coast from St Bees to Whitby. On top of the North York Moors, finally sunny after 2 drizzly grey windy days across the Lake District and Pennines. Amazing experience though!
Paraicj said:
It's not from today, it's a few weeks ago, but this is my first Pedal Powered Post so I figured it was a sensible place to start. Day 3 of a Coast-to-Coast from St Bees to Whitby. On top of the North York Moors, finally sunny after 2 drizzly grey windy days across the Lake District and Pennines. Amazing experience though!
An off-the-cuff 50 miler for me today, taking in some of Berkshire's leading tourist attractions...
OMFG!!! Giant Lego!
The Thames at Windsor.
I would have popped in for tea, but Aunty Liz has the builders in right now, so I didn't want to impose...
Magna Carta signed at Runnymede 801 years ago this June. Three cheers for the Barons, and the rule of law!
The Air Forces Memorial above Runnymede. The names of more than 20,000 British and Commonwealth airmen (and women, including Amy Johnson, CBE) who have no known grave are recorded on stone tablets within the walls. Sobering and impressive at the same time.
The inner courtyard of the Memorial. Apart from the airliners climbing out of Heathrow, it was very peaceful, as befits such an important monument. I was there completely by myself and took advantage of having a moment to contemplate the scale of sacrifice made by these young men seventy or more years ago.
The large engraved window in the Shrine at the back of the memorial. There is no stained glass or any fuss at all, and the memorial has all the more impact as a result.
The view from the roof of the memorial. There is a pair of spiral staircases leading to the roof from which the views are amazing. You can't pick it out too well in this compressed image, but the Wembley Arch is on the horizon a little left of centre. In the centre between the reservoirs is Heathrow's control tower, and just behind the tree to the right is central London, and the familiar landmark buildings therein. In the foreground the Thames curves lazily toward Egham and Staines, through the open spaces of Runnymede.
I just had to throw this one in. A chrome wrapped Fiat 500. Love it or loath it, if it's good enough for a supercar it must be good enough for a supermini...?
OMFG!!! Giant Lego!
The Thames at Windsor.
I would have popped in for tea, but Aunty Liz has the builders in right now, so I didn't want to impose...
Magna Carta signed at Runnymede 801 years ago this June. Three cheers for the Barons, and the rule of law!
The Air Forces Memorial above Runnymede. The names of more than 20,000 British and Commonwealth airmen (and women, including Amy Johnson, CBE) who have no known grave are recorded on stone tablets within the walls. Sobering and impressive at the same time.
The inner courtyard of the Memorial. Apart from the airliners climbing out of Heathrow, it was very peaceful, as befits such an important monument. I was there completely by myself and took advantage of having a moment to contemplate the scale of sacrifice made by these young men seventy or more years ago.
The large engraved window in the Shrine at the back of the memorial. There is no stained glass or any fuss at all, and the memorial has all the more impact as a result.
The view from the roof of the memorial. There is a pair of spiral staircases leading to the roof from which the views are amazing. You can't pick it out too well in this compressed image, but the Wembley Arch is on the horizon a little left of centre. In the centre between the reservoirs is Heathrow's control tower, and just behind the tree to the right is central London, and the familiar landmark buildings therein. In the foreground the Thames curves lazily toward Egham and Staines, through the open spaces of Runnymede.
I just had to throw this one in. A chrome wrapped Fiat 500. Love it or loath it, if it's good enough for a supercar it must be good enough for a supermini...?
Edited by yellowjack on Tuesday 17th May 00:46
yellowjack said:
I just had to throw this one in. A chrome wrapped Fiat 500. Love it or loath it, if it's good enough for a supercar it must be good enough for a supermini...?
ks me off! 
), even though there is a million miles of room on the road... What they haven't considered is that when the next pedestrian, wheel chair user or bloody minded mobility scooter rider is forced to squeeze past their pride and joy they'll probably mark the near side with there clothes, zips, bags or whatever - intentionally or not... I kind of hope it happens tbh... Silver940 said:
tuffer said:
Ouch:
Just south of Ansty? Not done that one yet, did The wall just along the road near Fovant a while back, pretty mean. A few painful climbs around thereDaveyraveygravey said:
tuffer said:
Ouch:
Where is that? 
wobert said:
macp said:
Excellent but slightly tough ride thanks to a wicked head wind in stunning Cheshire.
Me too....
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|http://thumbsnap.com/GQiD17Wl[/url]Beeston area is stunning isnt it.I also stopped off in Bunbury as the wifes uncle lives there.Its also the setting for ITV`s series Homefries.
macp said:
wobert said:
macp said:
Excellent but slightly tough ride thanks to a wicked head wind in stunning Cheshire.
Me too....[url]|http://thumbsnap.com/GQiD17Wl[/url]Beeston area is stunning isnt it.I also stopped off in Bunbury as the wifes uncle lives there.Its also the setting for ITV`s series Homefries.
I usually head to Chester on the Greenway then pick up the lanes in Mickle Trafford.
Hope Mountain is my local hill, so I did a local loop tonight which takes in four decent climbs.
Full Tir y Fron is a bit of a climb, 25% in places and an average grade of 8% over 1.3 miles, gets the lungs working!
Did the Cyclotour de Leman on Sunday. 180km from Lausanne to Lausanne. Nowhere near the fastest, but we made it to the finish and avoided the truck of shame.
Every Swiss road is as smooth as black vinyl flooring, never mind smooth tarmac. Heaven.
Also spotted many millions of £ of bikes, cars and mansions!
GuinnessMK said:
Did the Cyclotour de Leman on Sunday. 180km from Lausanne to Lausanne. Nowhere near the fastest, but we made it to the finish and avoided the truck of shame.
Every Swiss road is as smooth as black vinyl flooring, never mind smooth tarmac. Heaven.
Also spotted many millions of £ of bikes, cars and mansions!
Banana Boy said:
yellowjack said:
I just had to throw this one in. A chrome wrapped Fiat 500. Love it or loath it, if it's good enough for a supercar it must be good enough for a supermini...?
ks me off! ), even though there is a million miles of room on the road... What they haven't considered is that when the next pedestrian, wheel chair user or bloody minded mobility scooter rider is forced to squeeze past their pride and joy they'll probably mark the near side with there clothes, zips, bags or whatever - intentionally or not... I kind of hope it happens tbh... JustinF said:
thiscocks said:
There is loads of room on the path ffs
Yup, that parking is considerate to everyone, enough path for a double buggy, leaves enough road for a fire engine. I park like this every day a mile from work.Gassing Station | Pedal Powered | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff