26x25
Just a quick note to all my DM friends. I've off on a big bike ride for 3 weeks from tomorrow. I'm riding the West Coast and the Islands of Scotland. I'm probably not going to fin... read more
- Miles:
- 25417 total / 2513 in 2013
- Goal:
Fitness and Fun. GV Tour 2013. Rides including Shropshire Highlands Challenge, Wild Wales Challenge. A long tour of the West Coast and Islands of Scotland.
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26x25 logged 25417 miles.
Last workout 24 days ago. Help get them back on track!
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good Over the Wye 63 mi 04:38 13.6mph pace
Sara P was up for a ride so I met her in the Green with the aim of crossing the River Wye twice. She was keen for some new roads. We headed out as we had done last week to the southern end of the... read more
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Well done 26, love your eloquent write-ups.
24 days ago • Like
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You're an Inspiration:
Great riding again. You could be my guide and trainer any time.
24 days ago
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Sounds lovely!!! You should start your own cycling blog!
23 days ago • Like
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great Tenbury Wells 2 59 mi 04:24 13.4mph pace
What a lovely day today. Sunshine and warm too. We deserve this lovely weather after all the horrid stuff we've been dealt for ever (well it feels like for ever). I met Julian H at Powick. ... read more
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Hi-five:
Great job nursing the lad home with guidance. Your stops at shops and pubs are so awesome - showing the locals there is a BETTER way of getting around :-)
25 days ago
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@John - I'm still using my winter road bike. Audax type bike - mudguards make sense to me when the roads are wet and mucky. If the good weather continues I'll break out the summer machine :-)
25 days ago • Like
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good Brand Green 45 mi 03:24 13.2mph pace
I met Steve E and Mark L in the Green and after initial chats we headed over to Upton for the meet with Julian H. Everyone was keen as the weather was set fair. Just right for a good ride. The d... read more
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You're an Inspiration:
I love reading your accounts of your rides 26-You ARE AN INSPIRATION!!!! :-)
29 days ago
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Beans on toast & a cup of tea, just a perfect meal. Great riding as ever.
28 days ago • Like
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Another beautiful ride 26!! How wonderful to get in a ride in on such a great day with friends!! Nicely done.
28 days ago • Like
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good Strensham 3 35 mi 02:00 17.5mph pace
Strange how things work out sometimes. I was waiting for confirmation of a group ride this morning which eventually transpired to have been cancelled. Hmmmph! So I saddled up after lunch for a s... read more
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Well done 26!-Sounds a lovely ride and place to ride!
29 days ago
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Outstanding pace, and not once did you mention cold and rain - only wind.
29 days ago • Like
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Great Performance:
Superb speedy sap rising ride !!!
29 days ago
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I love it!
about 1 month ago • Like
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Perfect!!
30 days ago • Like
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good Woolhope 53 mi 04:06 12.9mph pace
Sara P was waiting at the bus stop as I rolled up on time. It was blowing a gale and the plan was to ride straight out into it. "Should we alter the plan and add some miles but stay a bit be... read more
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What a ride - Its has it ALL !! Wonderful you soul cyclist !!
about 1 month ago
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Wonderful ride! Those winds/hills can make it one heck of a workout. Bravo! "take your time and the top will arrive" -- wonderful words of wisdom, my friend!
about 1 month ago • Like
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good Rehab with Jules 54 mi 04:00 13.5mph pace
I felt better quite quickly. That bug got it's a*se kicked so I arranged a ride with Julian H. today. Not a good start to the ride tho' as I headed out into 20 mph winds with gusts to n... read more
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Nice Job:
What a nice rehab!
about 1 month ago
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Nice rehab! The swallow sighting is a sure sign of spring! About time!
about 1 month ago • Like
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54 miles of rehab? :) There are no words.... 26 you're one of a kind!!
about 1 month ago
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Yeah - the temperature is finally reasonably. There are even two figure numbers on the weather maps. But whadduyano - I have a bug and am confined. Grrrrrrrrrr
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Uggh! Bad time for the bug!
about 1 month ago • Like
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Get well soon , you'll soon be out !!!
about 1 month ago • Like
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good Ashleworth 47 mi 03:00 15.7mph pace
I wondered what to do on the bike today. I had thought to go for a long one but it was grey and cold again first thing and I didn't fancy that. So I opted for a fairly standard run instead. ... read more
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nice 47, 26x25! Great job!!
about 1 month ago • Like
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Go out and do it. Word. Awesome to hear the swallows are back. They are the most aerobatic little fliers. So graceful.
about 1 month ago • Like
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good England's Gate 64 mi 04:42 13.6mph pace
I'd met Sara P a couple of times and we seemed to be on the same page regarding bike rides. So I contacted her and arranged a ride. It was amazing - we both turned up at the meet spot (Longl... read more
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Nice Job:
Sounds like a great ride 26... Good work!
about 1 month ago
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Mr. 26 - that tarmac karma you gave will go a long long way. Full props. The deed alone is awesome - the act always generates others to do same in future - and that is the real amazing part. Great ride Dude.
about 1 month ago
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@Brent - thanks.
about 1 month ago • Like
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good Cleobury Mortimer 71 mi 05:32 12.8mph pace
I rode over to Hallow using my dodge the traffic route around Worcester and met up with the group there. 17 of us made it a merry throng. David B was "in charge" today and he lead us in... read more
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Great Performance:
Some great riding 26... Good STUFF! Glad it seems that Spring is almost here :-)
about 1 month ago
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Nice Job:
We've almost had a merry throng of riders. . . almost. Great riding Mr. 26
about 1 month ago
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good Jinney Ring 67 mi 05:11 12.9mph pace
Bill D called for me. There was no plan as we set off into that cold wind. At least it was to be sunny today. We headed to Upton and I had an idea. "How about Jinney Ring" I asked Bil... read more
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Well done getting the miles in. The Wind was a bit harsh!
about 1 month ago • Like
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Fantastic ride 26!! It sounds like you had such a great day out there with your friend Bill!! You had another day on the bike. That by itself makes everyone a winner! :-)
about 1 month ago
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Damn - you awesome amazing cycling beast !! Pure soul cycling kinda ride !!
about 1 month ago
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good More Wild Daffs 64 mi 04:48 13.3mph pace
Julian H hadn't been out for 4 weeks. 2 weeks ill and 2 weeks of very cold weather so he was keen to get going again. The NE wind was still blowing coldly but the sky was blue and there was ... read more
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sounds like a very pleasant spring ride 26
about 1 month ago • Like
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If you're doing these rides in these temps what will you be doing when it's NOT freezing? :))) Mate, you are leading the way!!!
about 1 month ago
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good Bromyard 44 mi 03:20 13.2mph pace
The clocks went forward last night. That's one hour less sleep - would I wake in time? I did so I joined the guys at the meet on time. 4 of us on this cold (-2C) but bright morning. Jez T ... read more
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Nice Job:
Sounds like an enjoyable ride in good company despite the wind and cold... Good work!
about 1 month ago
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Fantastic ride 26!! Great job getting it done on a tough day!
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good Wild Daffodils 55 mi 03:55 14.0mph pace
You guessed it. Cold again. Wind Chill at -2 C. I'd changed my pedals and cleats and shoes to SPD's so they needed a test. The winter clothing went on. But where should I go? Hmmmph... read more
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What an awesome ride 26! Seeing all those wild daffs sounds amazing!
about 1 month ago
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Wow, what a fabulous trip that'll be! I cannot wait to hear about your travels when you get back :)
24 days ago • Like • 1 person
That sounds like an amazing trip!! Have a great time (as if it's possible you wouldn't). Can't wait to hear about the trip and what I'm sure will be some amazing rides!
21 days ago • Like • 1 person
Always power to the pedal Mr. 26. Enjoy !
17 days ago • Like