After 8 weeks of cold/wet, what a fantastic evening tonight
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Like everyone I have been fed up with the abnormal cold/wet of April and May, but, crikey what a stonking evening for riding today.
Just got in from a blast over and up Ivinghoe Beacon, could see for miles from the top, the air was really warm, muscles actually felt strong lungs felt good without sucking in freezing air. Just one of those perfect rides.
Just got in from a blast over and up Ivinghoe Beacon, could see for miles from the top, the air was really warm, muscles actually felt strong lungs felt good without sucking in freezing air. Just one of those perfect rides.
Yup, cracking evening (although a tad breezy!) - nice to go out in shorts and a short sleeved jersey and not have to stuff a windproof jacket in the jersey!
Took my cross bike for a spin tonight, 26-ish road miles and 6-ish off road - lovely! 2 x personal bests on Strava, would have had another one but the sun bought out the joggers and dog walkers on the Thames Flood channel, which made it a bit too congested to keep a consistent speed!
Apparently the weather should be with us over the weekend, so stick your water bottles in the fridge and make the most of it as it will probably snow in June if the weather so far this year is anything to go by!!!!!
Took my cross bike for a spin tonight, 26-ish road miles and 6-ish off road - lovely! 2 x personal bests on Strava, would have had another one but the sun bought out the joggers and dog walkers on the Thames Flood channel, which made it a bit too congested to keep a consistent speed!
Apparently the weather should be with us over the weekend, so stick your water bottles in the fridge and make the most of it as it will probably snow in June if the weather so far this year is anything to go by!!!!!
Kermit power said:
Was it just me sweating my way home from Central London thinking it was too b
d hot then? 
Give me a sunny winter day at 10 degrees and I'm in heaven.
Nope me too, totally over dressed in my winter jkt, shorts and leggings. I was like a little personal sauna in my gear. Was cold on the way in @ 6a.m. but coming home last night was something else.d hot then? Give me a sunny winter day at 10 degrees and I'm in heaven.
I had to chuckle to myself the last couple of days, all manner of "first time out of the shed for 6month" bikes on the roads and trails with their riders clearly abit green :-)
Must admit to dragging out my shorts too though... on the plus side I set a new PB on a regular training loop, I put the time down to not having to wear or carry waterproofs for the first time this year!
Must admit to dragging out my shorts too though... on the plus side I set a new PB on a regular training loop, I put the time down to not having to wear or carry waterproofs for the first time this year!
Its been pretty good the last few days, but last night was the best so far. Could only have been improved upon if it hadnt been windy.
Lost count of the number of other cyclists out and about, but all the local clubs were out in force - three large groups, including the one i was riding in and loads of individuals.
Fingers crossed that it stays like this for a while!
Lost count of the number of other cyclists out and about, but all the local clubs were out in force - three large groups, including the one i was riding in and loads of individuals.
Fingers crossed that it stays like this for a while!
okgo said:
I'll take 15-20 deg over 20-25 any day.
I've been riding shorts since March, anything over 8/9 is shorts in my book.
I've been alternating between 3/4 length "shorts" and lycra on rides, regardless of the weather. But for tomorrows ride into work, its going to be the "proper" MTB shorts (they're almost too comfy).I've been riding shorts since March, anything over 8/9 is shorts in my book.
If last nights ride is anything to go by (about 15 miles), I'll melt on the 22 miles to the office. But will have a huge smile on my face at the end.
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