Oh Darn.

Kieran_Burns

I've finally managed to convince my mate to do his 1st 100km ride. I'm going to use my favourite route which is basically pretty much straight North out and back (with a little East / Westiness at the start and end)

I've just checked the long distance Weather forecast.

:shock:
Time Weather Temp Feels Rain Cloud Speed Gust Dir
0 - 12 Weather conditions 0 °C -5 °C 1.2 mm 93 % 20 mph 40 mph North
12 - 24 Weather conditions 1 °C -3 °C 0.0 mm 30 % 15 mph 32 mph North

with snow

So basically we're going to be cycling INTO a 40mph blizzard at something like -3 to -5 for about 30 miles.

Okay, I'm exaggerating but this ride is going to put hairs on our chests. (note that almost half of the ride is on trails, i.e. off-road)

CiB

The sun always shines in Leicestershire.

Not so sure about Notts & Derbyshire though.

Kieran_Burns

We're going up to Parsley Hay.... need I say more? (you know the area, and know what it's like out there)

CiB

You should go to Monyash instead (or as well) - there's a proper little Cake Stop there that does decent food, the young lady serving coffee is jolly nice too, and as a bonus the drop down into the village is steep enough to coast it at 40+mph. Most welcome after 60+ miles on the way oop t'north.

Kieran_Burns

http://www.oldsmithymonyash.co.uk/ ?

That's only a couple of miles further on.

CiB

That's the one. It's a popular cyclists' stop-off apparently so no bother wandering in wearing lycra.

Kieran_Burns

and keeping the bikes safe? I guess a cable lock would be enough

CiB

I left mine outside unattended & unlocked on both visits. It's in the middle of nowhere, there were a few people sat outside that seemed to be a mix of natives & cyclists and the girl on the till told me the bike would be quite safe. And I fancied a walk to Manchester anyway.

Safe as houses. You don't want to be carrying any more than you need to, and locks are just dead weight, esp after a few hours in the saddle.

Kieran_Burns

Well - I'm going to make sure we're both okay for the ride - wrap up warm if it's needed. I'm kind of looking forward to some bad weather as long we're suitably dressed. The ride back should be epic.