We’ve had plenty of rain in the last week and at this time of year the ground takes a long time to dry up. It was inevitable that my ride yesterday would be on soaking wet surfaces which limits my riding options. Healey Nab, my nearest hill, seemed like the best bet. The man madeContinue reading “Another muddy ride.”
How did all the mud get here?
I had a plan for today’s ride but I just hadn’t expected the ground to be so muddy. We have not had much rain this week, as far as I recall, but last night at bedtime we did get a short, heavy shower. This morning the weather was good with a mixture of sunshine andContinue reading “How did all the mud get here?”
Falling off twice in one ride is not a problem.
I wouldn’t like to fall off a bike on the road but usually when you fall off a mountain bike things are not so bad. I’ve always enjoyed testing the limits of speed on a bike on the dirt. I love it when the tyres reach the limit of grip and start to shimmy around.Continue reading “Falling off twice in one ride is not a problem.”
A glorious autumn ride.
Autumn can be a hard time for mountain bikers. The dry trails give way to mud and temperatures fall. In compensation we may get a fabulous display of rusty shades but this is a short time to fill the soul before the starkness of winter. Today was about as good a day as we canContinue reading “A glorious autumn ride.”
Remembrance.
I was accepted by the Royal Navy to train as an officer in 1985. I would have gone on to fly helicopters but unfortunately my medical history intervened. I’d had a brief illness in my teens and it was decided that I was too much of a risk to invest a massive amount of moneyContinue reading “Remembrance.”
Wild weather.
After a very rainy week we also got strong winds today. I decided that my only option was to ignore the weather and ride to a high and remote moor! I’d ride to the ruined and deserted farms set above Brinscall, back through the woods and over Healey Nab. I set off with the windContinue reading “Wild weather.”
Mud Fest.
The rain has been shocking this week. It’s prevented me from riding for 5 days and since my last ride was a road ride it’s been 9 days since I’ve ridden on the dirt. I considered another road ride today since I knew the trails would be exceedingly muddy but I’d watched a Youtube video.Continue reading “Mud Fest.”
A road ride, which was surprisingly good!
I usually prefer to ride trails, even if I’m just getting from A to B. Today, though, conditions would have been too wet for a decent off road ride so I chose to ride the roads. This decision was assisted by my wife Ali, who is convinced that my muddy riding gear is bound toContinue reading “A road ride, which was surprisingly good!”
Great Hill again.
With continuing dry weather I thought it was a good chance to ride my current favourite trail. From home to the top of Great Hill, which rises to 1,250 feet, and back via a long and fabulous downhill through Brinscall Woods is around 15.5 miles with almost 1,500 feet of ascent. Looking at the app.Continue reading “Great Hill again.”
A lovely autumn ride.
Today has been a beautiful autumn day. The colours are amazing, the weather was calm and mainly sunny. I was keen to ride the new love of my life, my son’s Trek Fuel EX8 29″ wheel full suspension bike, and take it on my favourite downhill from the top of Great Hill. Of course IContinue reading “A lovely autumn ride.”
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