The "Photos From Today's Ride" thread...

[flight147z]

I only had one opportunity to ride this week (today) and my planned 50 miles was cut short by a derailleur issue! Rear derailleur lost all tension so I only managed 22 miles. New one on the way but no chance to ride again until next Sunday at the earliest.

After a 700 mile June, July is set to be very poor!

[Steve91]

Went out early yesterday morning aiming to be back before it got too hot - I found that even at 8am it was hot enough for me to get a serious sweat on!



My breakfast. Actually nice.

[nammynake]

We did a 200 mile ride out to Great Dun Fell yesterday - biggest climb in the UK I believe. Tough going in the heat but a phenomenal route nonetheless.

[Zippee]

PomBstard said:

Zippee said:

Out for a test ride on a bike on my shortlist - a Yeti SB45

Oh nice! And I’m interested in your view of it - I’ve got an SB5 on my shortlist for later this year - not sure a 29er is what I’m after but tell us what you know!

I really liked it TBH, very XC orientated and climbed and descended well. Not the lightest of bikes but felt nimble enough.
However, for the money (The one I rode was kitted out to around 6k) I would have the Cannondale Scalpel Si with the Lefty fork (https://www.evanscycles.com/cannondale-scalpel-si-hi-mod-1-2018-mountain-bike-EV284409)
It was so much lighter and more nimble than the Yeti, climbed like a banshee and felt incredibly light and agile to ride. That was so good I took it out for another hour the next day just to make sure 😊

[flight147z]

nammynake said:

We did a 200 mile ride out to Great Dun Fell yesterday - biggest climb in the UK I believe. Tough going in the heat but a phenomenal route nonetheless.

200 miles including GDF is some going - do you have a Strava link?

[nammynake]

flight147z said:

200 miles including GDF is some going - do you have a Strava link?

A tough day for sure! I did the route solo last year as part of my preparation for London-Edinburgh-London. This year I did it with a few people from my local club. It was nice to have some company this time.

https://www.strava.com/activities/1687566056/overv...

[PomBstard]

Zippee said:

PomBstard said:

Zippee said:

Out for a test ride on a bike on my shortlist - a Yeti SB45

Oh nice! And I’m interested in your view of it - I’ve got an SB5 on my shortlist for later this year - not sure a 29er is what I’m after but tell us what you know!

I really liked it TBH, very XC orientated and climbed and descended well. Not the lightest of bikes but felt nimble enough.
However, for the money (The one I rode was kitted out to around 6k) I would have the Cannondale Scalpel Si with the Lefty fork (https://www.evanscycles.com/cannondale-scalpel-si-hi-mod-1-2018-mountain-bike-EV284409)
It was so much lighter and more nimble than the Yeti, climbed like a banshee and felt incredibly light and agile to ride. That was so good I took it out for another hour the next day just to make sure ??

Thanks - fits with other reviews I’ve read - whilst still a very good bike, there’s an element of ‘it’s a Yeti’ with the 4.5 - I’m still going to try a 5...

[towser44]

Did the Wiggle French Revolution day to trip to France sportive last weekend. It was really good, but hot hot hot. Numerous peoples Wahoo's and Garmin's recorded 41 degrees during the afternoon!

[towser44]

Poxy iPhone and it's wonky photos!

[flight147z]

nammynake said:

flight147z said:

200 miles including GDF is some going - do you have a Strava link?

A tough day for sure! I did the route solo last year as part of my preparation for London-Edinburgh-London. This year I did it with a few people from my local club. It was nice to have some company this time.

https://www.strava.com/activities/1687566056/overv...

Well done

That's mental

[Daveyraveygravey]

flight147z said:

Well done

That's mental

Holy cow, great ride! Would love to ride Great Dun Fell, but it is a LONG way from the south coast! My brother in law is in Manchester, I think it's way over two hours by car from him...

[Gargamel]

Looking across The Lake at Aegeri, in Switzerland

[JustinF]

Looking down on Le Bourg D'Osains from the Pass de la Confession on the way to Huez

Edited by JustinF on Sunday 15th July 21:12

[Evilex]

2nd flat in 26months. I guess I shouldn't be too disappointed.
Caused a 6 Mile Walk in 27°C afternoon heat. With the bike...

[Ellb123]

Decided to get back into cycling, signed up for the Great North Bike Ride at the end of August, so thought I best stick some miles in!

25 miles around Newcastle coast yesterday

[yellowjack]

Gargamel said:

Looking across The Lake at Aegeri, in Switzerland

You ought to be in Belgium, dude. Those pesky Smurfs are Belgian...

[Craikeybaby]

Four back on the trail by Lewis Craik, on Flickr

After what feels like way too long, I have finally got my Orange Four back on the trail, after a full service. Suspension sent to Fox, new frame bearings etc. The only niggle left is that I cracked the clamp for the shifter as I was tightening it up - and yes, I was using a torque wrench At least I can now justify getting an I spec compatible shifter to neaten up my bars.

[mcelliott]

JustinF said:

Looking down on Le Bourg D'Osains from the Pass de la Confession on the way to Huez

Edited by JustinF on Sunday 15th July 21:12

If I had a pound for every time I see that view from a push bike.

[Watchman]

Evilex said:

2nd flat in 26months. I guess I shouldn't be too disappointed.
Caused a 6 Mile Walk in 27°C afternoon heat. With the bike...

Two flats in two years isn't bad but are the tyres in any way protected? If not, I would strongly recommend the Panaracer Flataway Kevlar strip. It doesn't seem to spoil the flexibility of the tyre unlike armoured tyres I've used. Not sure if there is a fat-bike version but worth investigating. I've not had a flat since i started using it... Many years now.

[idiotgap]

Watchman said:

I would strongly recommend the Panaracer Flataway Kevlar strip.

I would too, used it last on a phil&teds which kept picking thorns, amazing stuff.