Ride report (not as brief as previous one).
Got a good night's kip, didn't set an alarm, up before 7, leisurely breakfast, couple of HTBs, got meself ready, got pink bike ready, loaded provisions (2 rollies, 1 banana, 1 wiggle size bag of haribo), out for 9ish.
Wasn't sure I was feeling up for a hilly ride, so set off on a lightly undulating cruise. A decision needed to be made as I got closer to Goosetry, head towards Jodrell Bank, or head out towards Macc Forest, MF won.
It was lovely out, I had nothing to get back in a rush for, so Wincle was my chosen destination. Got hollered at in Sutton, by a forum member (sorry pal, forgot your name, if you read this, post a comment) who had been reading this here CP thread and recognised Pink bike, was good to meet you and have a brief chat.
Took Ridge Hill up past Hanging Gate, nice view towards Shutlingsloe, down into Wincle.
Wincle Brewery is a fine place for a rest and a HTB and a bit of cake (this ride was over 30 miles, so cake is allowed). 1 rollie, 1 brew (bag left in), and a piece of their chocolate and stout brownie, fuckin ell it's good!
Refueled and ready to go again. Took the road leading to Rushton Spencer, quick slog up the main A road, off towards the Knot Inn, up towards The Cloud, quick stop for a pic of the bike with Jodrell Bank in the background, down into Congleton, and home.
Lovely.
Bike report.
Fantastic, bloody love it, could maybe go down a tyre size (from 1.9 to 1.75), but will have a few more rides before that decision is made, need to adjust front derailleur, friction shifting is wonderful, only mashed a couple of gear changes, but I'll get use to it.
Couple of bike pics, and a HTB/cake/rollie pic.
Hope you're all having a splendid weekend, I am.
It was me that hollered mate. Couldn't let a fellow forum member pass by without a brief chat. The bike look lovely, really nice.
Weather was perfect for the Peaks today....shame my legs wasn't.
Catch you again sometime....
Ride report (not as brief as previous one).
Got a good night's kip, didn't set an alarm, up before 7, leisurely breakfast, couple of HTBs, got meself ready, got pink bike ready, loaded provisions (2 rollies, 1 banana, 1 wiggle size bag of haribo), out for 9ish.
Wasn't sure I was feeling up for a hilly ride, so set off on a lightly undulating cruise. A decision needed to be made as I got closer to Goosetry, head towards Jodrell Bank, or head out towards Macc Forest, MF won.
It was lovely out, I had nothing to get back in a rush for, so Wincle was my chosen destination. Got hollered at in Sutton, by a forum member (sorry pal, forgot your name, if you read this, post a comment) who had been reading this here CP thread and recognised Pink bike, was good to meet you and have a brief chat.
Took Ridge Hill up past Hanging Gate, nice view towards Shutlingsloe, down into Wincle.
Wincle Brewery is a fine place for a rest and a HTB and a bit of cake (this ride was over 30 miles, so cake is allowed). 1 rollie, 1 brew (bag left in), and a piece of their chocolate and stout brownie, fuckin ell it's good!
Refueled and ready to go again. Took the road leading to Rushton Spencer, quick slog up the main A road, off towards the Knot Inn, up towards The Cloud, quick stop for a pic of the bike with Jodrell Bank in the background, down into Congleton, and home.
Lovely.
Bike report.
Fantastic, bloody love it, could maybe go down a tyre size (from 1.9 to 1.75), but will have a few more rides before that decision is made, need to adjust front derailleur, friction shifting is wonderful, only mashed a couple of gear changes, but I'll get use to it.
Couple of bike pics, and a HTB/cake/rollie pic.
Hope you're all having a splendid weekend, I am.
The route.