The "Photos From Today's Ride" thread. (Vol. 2)
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Another ride up to Erszebet-kilato, highest point in/around BP. Legs were already ruined after doing it yesterday…
Still, got a 5w FTP, bump, which is nice!
Also, epic views!
Then had a hard and fast descent, setting a load of PRs and top 30 times… only the second time I’ve ridden these roads so will be improving those times ASAP
Still, got a 5w FTP, bump, which is nice!
Also, epic views!
Then had a hard and fast descent, setting a load of PRs and top 30 times… only the second time I’ve ridden these roads so will be improving those times ASAP
Out on the road bike for a 3hr ride today in the very busy county of Bedfordshire, can't remember a ride were I was glad to get back home ,bordered on the stressful, and felt a little dangerous, I was missing lockdown just a tiny bit ,seems everyone has purchased a hot hatch or a powerful german car during the pandemic, and red lining them where ever they could
cml24 said:
FamousPheasant said:
Wow! How did that happen? Any warning?First longer ride on my new bike off to Kidwelly castle - 42km with just over 700m of climbing. No rush, just enjoying.
Big saddle bag on with waterproof in but didn't need it
I put the saddle (Selle San Marco Aspide) from my old bike on it as I didn't like the original saddle over a quick 10km yesterday... and it was fine, so I've ordered another one tonight
The roads out were the nasty narrow, broken up, edges falling away, covered in gravel, tight twisty, sharp steep up and down ones that are all over my bit of Wales. Very little normal traffic, but usually a tractor or two about. The state of these roads is why I'm not too worried about average speeds on these rides as I spend a lot of time riding the brakes with no idea what's around the next corner, or how much gravel/mud/poo/hedge cuttings/etc there'll be across it... and also why I wanted disc brakes - and they really are very good, plenty of power with literally one fingertip on them... they have about 94kg of me to slow down as well as the bike and do it very smoothly and controllably. Rim brakes have always felt a bit borderline to me, even with decent pads in.
However, the roads on the loop back were the type I love across my bit of Wales - smooth, rolling, mainly 2 cars wide and still practically empty of traffic - I could ride these all day
Big saddle bag on with waterproof in but didn't need it
I put the saddle (Selle San Marco Aspide) from my old bike on it as I didn't like the original saddle over a quick 10km yesterday... and it was fine, so I've ordered another one tonight
The roads out were the nasty narrow, broken up, edges falling away, covered in gravel, tight twisty, sharp steep up and down ones that are all over my bit of Wales. Very little normal traffic, but usually a tractor or two about. The state of these roads is why I'm not too worried about average speeds on these rides as I spend a lot of time riding the brakes with no idea what's around the next corner, or how much gravel/mud/poo/hedge cuttings/etc there'll be across it... and also why I wanted disc brakes - and they really are very good, plenty of power with literally one fingertip on them... they have about 94kg of me to slow down as well as the bike and do it very smoothly and controllably. Rim brakes have always felt a bit borderline to me, even with decent pads in.
However, the roads on the loop back were the type I love across my bit of Wales - smooth, rolling, mainly 2 cars wide and still practically empty of traffic - I could ride these all day
|https://thumbsnap.com/y3NamwPS[/url][url]Trying out a reverse mullet tyre set up on the Slate.
A 47mm WTB Sendero on the front, tallied with a 42mm WTB Resolute on the rear.
Fantastic grip on the front, due to the extended side knobs on the Sendero. The Resolute is a great all round tyre, but lacks the side knobs, so more suited to go on the back.
Extra comfort too with the extra volume. Running 35 psi front, 40 psi rear.
Not too draggy on the road either.
Looking forward to trying this set up in anger around Clocaenog Forest next month.
A 47mm WTB Sendero on the front, tallied with a 42mm WTB Resolute on the rear.
Fantastic grip on the front, due to the extended side knobs on the Sendero. The Resolute is a great all round tyre, but lacks the side knobs, so more suited to go on the back.
Extra comfort too with the extra volume. Running 35 psi front, 40 psi rear.
Not too draggy on the road either.
Looking forward to trying this set up in anger around Clocaenog Forest next month.
cml24 said:
Judging mostly by the view out of the window, I'm guessing sorrel?
How was it? Looks great! I've lived about 5 minutes walk for nearly two years but never been!
Very good spot! Yes it was Sorrel. The food was really excellent and I would definitely recommend it, especially as it’s on your doorstep. How was it? Looks great! I've lived about 5 minutes walk for nearly two years but never been!
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