Todays ride

goonz
goonz Posts: 3,106
edited April 2013 in Road general
Afternoon all

Went out thinking I would be joining my club ride but not sure what happened today but it wasn't on. Decided I was all kitted out so headed out, was thinking of doing around 50 miles loop with some hills thrown in but think things got out of hand slightly. :D

As I saw the signs for Southend I thought what the hell and kept on, thinking I would jump on the train back. Got lost slightly on the way as you can see from the slight deviation on my strava route. Quite hilly on the way so couldnt really put the hammer down but wished I hadn't as the return trip felt quite tough.

Managed to rope another cyclist in when I got lost, asked him for directions, he said he would cycle with me a part of the way and then decided to continue on into Southend, so Joe thanks again for the company, definitely helped!

Return was a little shorter and little slower as I was beginning to flag on the way back, had only had breakfast and a coffee and a few bars on the way and was beginning to feel it. Still managed roughly 86 miles mostly on my own and averaged 17.4mph over the 2 legs so not too bad. Longest ride in a very long time.

There: http://app.strava.com/activities/49867130

Back: http://app.strava.com/activities/49901437

Now for some rest! Hope everyone else is out enjoying the weather and getting some miles in. Saw a fair few cyclists out, most waved or nodded so all plenty friendly out in Essex. :mrgreen:
Scott Speedster S20 Roadie for Speed
Specialized Hardrock MTB for Lumps
Specialized Langster SS for Ease
Cinelli Mash Bolt Fixed for Pain
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Strava http://app.strava.com/athletes/1608875

Comments

  • charlie_potatoes
    charlie_potatoes Posts: 1,921
    goonz wrote:
    plenty friendly out in Essex. :mrgreen:

    Don't stop at the lights though or they'll nick your wheels :D
    "You really think you can burn off sugar with exercise?" downhill paul
  • Grill
    Grill Posts: 5,610
    That ride perfectly illustrates why I couldn't live in/around London. I've done hillier TTs!
    English Cycles V3 | Cervelo P5 | Cervelo T4 | Trek Domane Koppenberg
  • Jon_1976
    Jon_1976 Posts: 690
    Ignore the elitist. Well done mate!
  • goonz
    goonz Posts: 3,106
    Guess I have to make do with what I have around me, may have to come to Wales at some point and try some of those hills! :)
    Scott Speedster S20 Roadie for Speed
    Specialized Hardrock MTB for Lumps
    Specialized Langster SS for Ease
    Cinelli Mash Bolt Fixed for Pain
    n+1 is well and truly on track
    Strava http://app.strava.com/athletes/1608875
  • Grill
    Grill Posts: 5,610
    goonz wrote:
    Guess I have to make do with what I have around me, may have to come to Wales at some point and try some of those hills! :)

    Indeed you should :)
    English Cycles V3 | Cervelo P5 | Cervelo T4 | Trek Domane Koppenberg
  • charlie_potatoes
    charlie_potatoes Posts: 1,921
    If you had turned left half way down the A128 you would have found two of the most challenging hills in Essex.
    Not quite in the same league as Wales though :)

    http://app.strava.com/segments/981184

    http://app.strava.com/segments/949264
    "You really think you can burn off sugar with exercise?" downhill paul
  • goonz
    goonz Posts: 3,106
    Jon_1976 wrote:
    Ignore the elitist. Well done mate!

    Thanks mate, I guess some of us are not quite in their leagues... :roll:
    Scott Speedster S20 Roadie for Speed
    Specialized Hardrock MTB for Lumps
    Specialized Langster SS for Ease
    Cinelli Mash Bolt Fixed for Pain
    n+1 is well and truly on track
    Strava http://app.strava.com/athletes/1608875
  • leechaz
    leechaz Posts: 12
    hey Charlie Potatoes and Goonz i am in Essex in Wickford so if you fancy a meet up for a ride one day i would love to join you .
    all the best .
    lee
  • Grill
    Grill Posts: 5,610
    Charlie Potatoes wrote:
    If you had turned left half way down the A128 you would have found two of the most challenging hills in Essex.
    Not quite in the same league as Wales though :)

    http://app.strava.com/segments/981184

    http://app.strava.com/segments/949264

    :lol:
    I don't think there's anything in the vicinity that's even close to Caerphilly Mountain. Shame really as moving to London would be more convenient work-wise. :(
    English Cycles V3 | Cervelo P5 | Cervelo T4 | Trek Domane Koppenberg
  • goonz
    goonz Posts: 3,106
    Charlie Potatoes wrote:
    If you had turned left half way down the A128 you would have found two of the most challenging hills in Essex.
    Not quite in the same league as Wales though :)

    http://app.strava.com/segments/981184

    http://app.strava.com/segments/949264

    I was pretty much cycling blind, didnt really know where I was headed, next time maybe I'll let you know in advance and you can give me some pointers?
    Scott Speedster S20 Roadie for Speed
    Specialized Hardrock MTB for Lumps
    Specialized Langster SS for Ease
    Cinelli Mash Bolt Fixed for Pain
    n+1 is well and truly on track
    Strava http://app.strava.com/athletes/1608875
  • charlie_potatoes
    charlie_potatoes Posts: 1,921
    goonz wrote:
    Charlie Potatoes wrote:
    If you had turned left half way down the A128 you would have found two of the most challenging hills in Essex.
    Not quite in the same league as Wales though :)

    http://app.strava.com/segments/981184

    http://app.strava.com/segments/949264

    I was pretty much cycling blind, didnt really know where I was headed, next time maybe I'll let you know in advance and you can give me some pointers?

    Yeah no worries.
    "You really think you can burn off sugar with exercise?" downhill paul
  • charlie_potatoes
    charlie_potatoes Posts: 1,921
    leechaz wrote:
    hey Charlie Potatoes and Goonz i am in Essex in Wickford so if you fancy a meet up for a ride one day i would love to join you .
    all the best .
    lee

    Yeah. Maybe give you a shout next time I'm going over to the Hanningfields
    "You really think you can burn off sugar with exercise?" downhill paul
  • goonz
    goonz Posts: 3,106
    Lee not a bad idea, perhaps one weekend should give it a try. I would need to cycle a fair bit to get to you guys as i'm on the outskirts of Essex with London whilst I am guessing you guys are in the heart of it.

    Does anyone know how to add my strava link to my signature? I added it but ut doesn't work and the first try just sends people to their own dashboard, not mine!
    Scott Speedster S20 Roadie for Speed
    Specialized Hardrock MTB for Lumps
    Specialized Langster SS for Ease
    Cinelli Mash Bolt Fixed for Pain
    n+1 is well and truly on track
    Strava http://app.strava.com/athletes/1608875
  • leechaz
    leechaz Posts: 12
    understand goonz maybe we could meet somewhere central then .
    the hanningfield reservoir is at the top of my road as i live on the border with downham / hanningfield .
    My E Mail address is leemcclarron@outlook.com .
    just let me know whenever suits , i am away fro 2 weeks from next sunday though .
    lee
  • philwint
    philwint Posts: 763
    Looks like a good one :)
    Phil

    www.philwinterbourne.co.uk
  • NewTTer
    NewTTer Posts: 463
    Grill wrote:
    That ride perfectly illustrates why I couldn't live in/around London. I've done hillier TTs!
    Though to be fair, these rides are hardly typical, looks as if he took he flattest most direct route possible. And ironically he travelled along one of the flattest 10 mile TT courses the E34/10 as part of his ride.

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