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With the weather being so good, I thought I'd take the Giant out for
spin. Since building the fixed wheel I haven't ridden it around Edinburgh for a few months. I'd forgotten quite how much fun it was, (and quite how rough a ride the potholes make it!). The highlight of the short "sprint round town" had to be coming back in on the A7. A volvo was in the peak time bus lane doing about 30mph, and as I accelerated towards him I realised that I could quite easily do more. I checked behind... pulled out... and passed him at about 37mph. Checked the inside and pulled back in. The maneouver was witnessed by a couple of blokes in a bus stop who found the whole thing hilarious. I rode the adrenaline rush back home. If only I wasn't expecting visitors, I'd go for decent trek in the country. Anyone else managed to take advantage of the lovely weather? Jon P.S. If it was you driving the red volvo... sorry... I couldn't resist it! |
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"Jon Senior" jon_AT_restlesslemon_DOTco_DOT_uk wrote in message ... With the weather being so good, I thought I'd take the Giant out for spin. Since building the fixed wheel I haven't ridden it around Edinburgh for a few months. I'd forgotten quite how much fun it was, (and quite how rough a ride the potholes make it!). The highlight of the short "sprint round town" had to be coming back in on the A7. A volvo was in the peak time bus lane doing about 30mph, and as I accelerated towards him I realised that I could quite easily do more. I checked behind... pulled out... and passed him at about 37mph. Checked the inside and pulled back in. The maneouver was witnessed by a couple of blokes in a bus stop who found the whole thing hilarious. I rode the adrenaline rush back home. If only I wasn't expecting visitors, I'd go for decent trek in the country. Anyone else managed to take advantage of the lovely weather? Jon P.S. If it was you driving the red volvo... sorry... I couldn't resist it! I hope it lasts - I'm off round the Esk and out to Dalkeith at 0600 tomorrow. I cleaned and oiled everything this afternoon. |
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"Jon Senior" jon_AT_restlesslemon_DOTco_DOT_uk wrote in message The highlight of the short "sprint round town" had to be coming back in on the A7. A volvo was in the peak time bus lane doing about 30mph, and as I accelerated towards him I realised that I could quite easily do more. I checked behind... pulled out... and passed him at about 37mph. Checked the inside and pulled back in. The maneouver was witnessed by a couple of blokes in a bus stop who found the whole thing hilarious. I rode the adrenaline rush back home. Was this on the flat? I have been at work today but I took the Fondriest and a brand new Magnum lock which was a b***** to carry as it nearly weighed as much as the bike, but now it means I can safely leave it attached to the site fence, despite the fact that I was threatened with removal by security the other day. Obviously one bike in a car park of 600 cars is an obstruction! I only managed 24 mph on the flat in still wind. -- Simon Mason Anlaby East Yorkshire. 53°44'N 0°26'W http://www.simonmason.karoo.net |
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Jon Senior wrote:
A volvo was in the peak time bus lane doing about 30mph, and as I accelerated towards him I realised that I could quite easily do more. I checked behind... pulled out... and passed him at about 37mph. Checked the inside and pulled back in. Impressive speed for a fixed. What was your cadence then? Tony |
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Jon Senior wrote:
Anyone else managed to take advantage of the lovely weather? I was signed up for a 300km Audax today. Unfortunately I've had a bad stomach all week and didn't fancy 300km without the luxury of a toilet! I did get out for a 100km ride in the New Forest to Keyhaven via Exbury and Calshot, though, and met quite a few of the Audaxers I would've been riding with. I'd still be riding now if I were on the Audax -- with another 3 hours to go! |
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In message , Jon Senior
writes Anyone else managed to take advantage of the lovely weather? I took a trip to the post office (with a parcel for an ebay buyer - squash shoes that I'd won in a competition but hadn't used) and it was so nice I decided to head for Soho. Bought a personal stereo on Tottenham Court Road. Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens and Brompton Cemetery on the way home. All wonderful. -- congokid Good restaurants in London? Number one on Google http://congokid.com |
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John Hearns writes:
On Sat, 24 Apr 2004 16:37:34 +0100, Simon Mason wrote: Was this on the flat? I have been at work today but I took the Fondriest and a brand new Magnum lock which was a b***** to carry as it nearly weighed as much as the bike, Me too. After the Cycling+ test I got a Magnum lock, and am quite impressed with it. but it does weigh a ton. What do other people do for day rides? I suppose never let the bike out of your sight! I ordered one from Wiggle - I was expecting some form of device for it to be carried on the bike, but there wasn't one. How are you carrying it? David |
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Anyone else managed to take advantage of the lovely weather?
Yep, 52 sunny miles late this afternoon. I was silly carrying an extra jersey and gilet, though. I had no idea it would be /this/ warm! Global warming? More please! ~PB |
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