The "Photos From Today's Ride" thread. (Vol. 2)
Discussion
defblade said:
Joined a local (small) group ride today. Somewhat off-piste around the Welsh woods.
It was all going well...
...until it wasn't!
Stupid little roll-able drop, only 18 inches to 2 foot max... according to the guy watching, I'd pretty much cleared it, then hesitated slightly looking at the next bit and "gravity took over"... all I knew was the bike chucked me over the front and I now have a very sore shoulder
Whoops, bike ok though? :-) Hope you heal fast. It was all going well...
...until it wasn't!
Stupid little roll-able drop, only 18 inches to 2 foot max... according to the guy watching, I'd pretty much cleared it, then hesitated slightly looking at the next bit and "gravity took over"... all I knew was the bike chucked me over the front and I now have a very sore shoulder
redback911 said:
defblade said:
Joined a local (small) group ride today. Somewhat off-piste around the Welsh woods.
It was all going well...
...until it wasn't!
Stupid little roll-able drop, only 18 inches to 2 foot max... according to the guy watching, I'd pretty much cleared it, then hesitated slightly looking at the next bit and "gravity took over"... all I knew was the bike chucked me over the front and I now have a very sore shoulder
Whoops, bike ok though? :-) Hope you heal fast. It was all going well...
...until it wasn't!
Stupid little roll-able drop, only 18 inches to 2 foot max... according to the guy watching, I'd pretty much cleared it, then hesitated slightly looking at the next bit and "gravity took over"... all I knew was the bike chucked me over the front and I now have a very sore shoulder
I carried on for a bit, a long climb and a nice flow-y section, but between my shoulder and confidence both taking knocks, I called it a day as I was now soooo much slower than the others. And it hurt!
More ibuprofen and bed, now... see if I can move in the morning
defblade said:
Joined a local (small) group ride today. Somewhat off-piste around the Welsh woods.
It was all going well...
...until it wasn't!
Stupid little roll-able drop, only 18 inches to 2 foot max... according to the guy watching, I'd pretty much cleared it, then hesitated slightly looking at the next bit and "gravity took over"... all I knew was the bike chucked me over the front and I now have a very sore shoulder
Ouch!It was all going well...
...until it wasn't!
Stupid little roll-able drop, only 18 inches to 2 foot max... according to the guy watching, I'd pretty much cleared it, then hesitated slightly looking at the next bit and "gravity took over"... all I knew was the bike chucked me over the front and I now have a very sore shoulder
Not Pembrey by any chance?
Battle On The Beach time again...
Arrived at the camp site around 3 pm on Saturday. The weather had been fine for about 220 miles, but the last 30 miles of the trip were building to this.
After sitting in the car feeling miserable for an hour the rain eased enough to walk to the main arena to sign on, collect my number board and timing chip, and take a walk down to the beach (flushing toilets and soap down there!)
By the time sunset rolled around I'd cheered up, pitched my (40 year old) tent, had a brew, got into my cycling togs, and was preparing for the 'Battle In The Dark' time trial. A definite improvement on mere hours ago when I'd said "no way, Jose, I'm not riding BITD tonight".
Sunday morning. Race day. This is after the sun had melted most of the frost on my tent. The whole thing was glistening white in the star-light when I got up for a wee at 2.26 am. but those stars, though? Amazing. A great place to camp if you like star-gazing.
Lined up for the start...
...with about 600 other willing participants in a two-hour trip to Pain City.
Terrible result for me this year. I was hurting before I got off the beach on lap one to be honest, and it didn't get any better. But I finished my three laps and didn't come last, so it really could have been worse. If I enter this event again, though, I really, really must get my head squared away and do some training for it...
Arrived at the camp site around 3 pm on Saturday. The weather had been fine for about 220 miles, but the last 30 miles of the trip were building to this.
After sitting in the car feeling miserable for an hour the rain eased enough to walk to the main arena to sign on, collect my number board and timing chip, and take a walk down to the beach (flushing toilets and soap down there!)
By the time sunset rolled around I'd cheered up, pitched my (40 year old) tent, had a brew, got into my cycling togs, and was preparing for the 'Battle In The Dark' time trial. A definite improvement on mere hours ago when I'd said "no way, Jose, I'm not riding BITD tonight".
Sunday morning. Race day. This is after the sun had melted most of the frost on my tent. The whole thing was glistening white in the star-light when I got up for a wee at 2.26 am. but those stars, though? Amazing. A great place to camp if you like star-gazing.
Lined up for the start...
...with about 600 other willing participants in a two-hour trip to Pain City.
Terrible result for me this year. I was hurting before I got off the beach on lap one to be honest, and it didn't get any better. But I finished my three laps and didn't come last, so it really could have been worse. If I enter this event again, though, I really, really must get my head squared away and do some training for it...
Edited by yellowjack on Monday 4th April 01:03
yellowjack said:
defblade said:
Joined a local (small) group ride today. Somewhat off-piste around the Welsh woods.
It was all going well...
...until it wasn't!
Stupid little roll-able drop, only 18 inches to 2 foot max... according to the guy watching, I'd pretty much cleared it, then hesitated slightly looking at the next bit and "gravity took over"... all I knew was the bike chucked me over the front and I now have a very sore shoulder
Ouch!It was all going well...
...until it wasn't!
Stupid little roll-able drop, only 18 inches to 2 foot max... according to the guy watching, I'd pretty much cleared it, then hesitated slightly looking at the next bit and "gravity took over"... all I knew was the bike chucked me over the front and I now have a very sore shoulder
Not Pembrey by any chance?
Took No2 out with us to Cannock for her first visit, as with kids can be , she was having an off day and no confidence. but boxed ticked and red route completed. the soon to be 12yr old is showing signs of being a girl, and i'm not liking it!
Then a return to the Surrey Alps for an Ebike thrashing.
Then a return to the Surrey Alps for an Ebike thrashing.
From yesterday. The Downslink is a disused railway line running from the coast at Shoreham up towards Guildford. It's easy to dismiss it for serious off roading, because its mainly flat, and you could ride quite a bit of it on a roadbike. However, it's useful for getting places to the north of the South Downs when you don't want to go on the road, and I did some exploring yesterday off it, found some lovely new trails. The sunshine helped too!
The Downslink weaves in and out of houses around Steyning, the railway line became the road by-pass for the village so it had to be rerouted. This is as you leave Steyning looking towards Truleigh Hill with the river Adur just past those cows.
This would be the old railway line. Another issue I have with it is you can't see out of large stretches, you're in cuttings with trees and hedges both sides.
First new bit of trail for me, heading north and east towards the village of Maplehurst. I had forgotten how much I love exploring new paths; you don't worry about segments or pace or HR, you just stop and take it all in.
Another new stretch for me, again going north and east. Was a gentle climb heading this way so already planning the return trip.
One of those ponds reserved for fisher-folk
Another new trail, heading home now so south and west ish. There's a road running parallel to this valley and I've often thought about exploring round here, should have done it ages ago.
The Downslink weaves in and out of houses around Steyning, the railway line became the road by-pass for the village so it had to be rerouted. This is as you leave Steyning looking towards Truleigh Hill with the river Adur just past those cows.
This would be the old railway line. Another issue I have with it is you can't see out of large stretches, you're in cuttings with trees and hedges both sides.
First new bit of trail for me, heading north and east towards the village of Maplehurst. I had forgotten how much I love exploring new paths; you don't worry about segments or pace or HR, you just stop and take it all in.
Another new stretch for me, again going north and east. Was a gentle climb heading this way so already planning the return trip.
One of those ponds reserved for fisher-folk
Another new trail, heading home now so south and west ish. There's a road running parallel to this valley and I've often thought about exploring round here, should have done it ages ago.
defblade said:
Joined a local (small) group ride today. Somewhat off-piste around the Welsh woods.
It was all going well...
...until it wasn't!
Stupid little roll-able drop, only 18 inches to 2 foot max... according to the guy watching, I'd pretty much cleared it, then hesitated slightly looking at the next bit and "gravity took over"... all I knew was the bike chucked me over the front and I now have a very sore shoulder
I'm not buying that excuse.... You absolutely sure it didn't involve the use of clipless pedals and a landrover It was all going well...
...until it wasn't!
Stupid little roll-able drop, only 18 inches to 2 foot max... according to the guy watching, I'd pretty much cleared it, then hesitated slightly looking at the next bit and "gravity took over"... all I knew was the bike chucked me over the front and I now have a very sore shoulder
Daveyraveygravey said:
From yesterday. The Downslink is a disused railway line running from the coast at Shoreham up towards Guildford. It's easy to dismiss it for serious off roading, because its mainly flat, and you could ride quite a bit of it on a roadbike. However, it's useful for getting places to the north of the South Downs when you don't want to go on the road, and I did some exploring yesterday off it, found some lovely new trails. The sunshine helped too!
The Downslink weaves in and out of houses around Steyning, the railway line became the road by-pass for the village so it had to be rerouted. This is as you leave Steyning looking towards Truleigh Hill with the river Adur just past those cows.
This would be the old railway line. Another issue I have with it is you can't see out of large stretches, you're in cuttings with trees and hedges both sides.
First new bit of trail for me, heading north and east towards the village of Maplehurst. I had forgotten how much I love exploring new paths; you don't worry about segments or pace or HR, you just stop and take it all in.
Another new stretch for me, again going north and east. Was a gentle climb heading this way so already planning the return trip.
One of those ponds reserved for fisher-folk
Another new trail, heading home now so south and west ish. There's a road running parallel to this valley and I've often thought about exploring round here, should have done it ages ago.
Nice snaps - I rode the Downs Link from Guildford to Shoreham then back to Mannings Heath where I live - took the Norco full sus - used the wrong bike really and ended up with back ache at the end of it! The Downslink weaves in and out of houses around Steyning, the railway line became the road by-pass for the village so it had to be rerouted. This is as you leave Steyning looking towards Truleigh Hill with the river Adur just past those cows.
This would be the old railway line. Another issue I have with it is you can't see out of large stretches, you're in cuttings with trees and hedges both sides.
First new bit of trail for me, heading north and east towards the village of Maplehurst. I had forgotten how much I love exploring new paths; you don't worry about segments or pace or HR, you just stop and take it all in.
Another new stretch for me, again going north and east. Was a gentle climb heading this way so already planning the return trip.
One of those ponds reserved for fisher-folk
Another new trail, heading home now so south and west ish. There's a road running parallel to this valley and I've often thought about exploring round here, should have done it ages ago.
40 mile gravel ride binned after 7 miles due to branch incursion into rear derailleur… 
And the ignominy of having to call the missus to rescue me….
Needless to say I’ve ordered two new hanger’s, one to carry as a spare. I didn’t fancy single-speeding it as I’ve just replaced the chain…
And the ignominy of having to call the missus to rescue me….
Needless to say I’ve ordered two new hanger’s, one to carry as a spare. I didn’t fancy single-speeding it as I’ve just replaced the chain…
Short first ride on the Holdsworth to make sure nothing fell off. Have gravel and road wheelsets for this one so weather dependant will go on a longer road ride in the week.
2022-04-10_06-50-48 by Old_Chad, on Flickr
2022-04-10_06-50-48 by Old_Chad, on FlickrSunday is the long ride day, mostly endurance and elevation training for the Fred Whitton and Triathlon-X. Also an excuse to eat loads at the cafe stop.
Photos and clip below is a short segment in the Duddon Valley that leads you to a junction for Hardknott pass or Wrynose pass. Some great mountain biking here too.
Photos and clip below is a short segment in the Duddon Valley that leads you to a junction for Hardknott pass or Wrynose pass. Some great mountain biking here too.
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