Pic of the Day

[The Hodge]

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Real minions !!

 

[Tonybro]

Yesterday's ride at Winter Hill and Rivington with the missus. She's getting quicker. Did 15 miles and she ticked off the summit of Winter Hill and Rivington Pike...

I'll be back up there on my own in an hour or so...

 

[Beezerk]

A nice trip out today before probably being in the same place at the same time as a couple of mates on Monday for a ride ..of course it would be pure coincidence as nothing has been arranged ..?
Anyway ..Bolts Law route County Durham ( a short version ) ..
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A tad icy on the way to the trig point ..
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Above Rookhope on the C2C route .. View attachment 54982
Still a little snow hanging around ..
3 pics ..Oops I'm getting carried away again ?

There's a cracking long descent near Edmundbyers we've done a couple of times, well worth hunting down if you haven't already done it

 

[The Hodge]

There's a cracking long descent near Edmundbyers we've done a couple of times, well worth hunting down if you haven't already done it

Not only have I done it multiple times since 2006 ..but I was the original author of the full Bolts Law route which I sent to Tom Hutton ( routes editor at the time ) at MBR magazine ..even got the tiniest of mentions in the magazine ..??

 

[Jimbo Vills]

Just seen this chap out for a Sunday cruise ??

 

[Pivot]

Just seen this chap out for a Sunday cruise

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He needs a cylinder-hat, not a helmet

 

[Pivot]

Canadian WW2 memorial in the Forest.
Lovely to see the local folk looking after the fallen allies.

 

[Beekeeper]

Just seen this chap out for a Sunday cruise ??

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First Tour de France was in 1903. Maybe this rider got lost and is still trying to finish. Is that the support car in the background?

 

[The EMF]

Just seen this chap out for a Sunday cruise ??

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Canny mullet set up ?

 

[Stihldog]

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Canadian WW2 memorial in the Forest.
Lovely to see the local folk looking after the fallen allies.

Thanks Pivot. I’ll show this pic to my Father. Should be a nice moment for both of us.
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[CBSTD]

Great to get back in the woods just made it back to the van with power 3kms left would’ve stayed all day is I had another battery trails dry and grippy

 

[Mteam]

Take away lunch, and ran out of battery about a quarter of a mile away from the top of the last climb

 

[Tubby G]

Jeez I’m enjoying this bike, 70 miles & 5000ft ascent done this weekend

Sutton Bank red route done today, that descent on the rock gardens through Boltby woods is a bit gnarly!

 

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[The EMF]

Jeez I’m enjoying this bike, 70 miles & 5000ft ascent done this weekend

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Sutton Bank red route done today, that descent on the rock gardens through Boltby woods is a bit gnarly!

Nice ?

 

[Beezerk]

Swift 21 mile outing this afternoon, did a circular route into my local woods and looped down to the river Tyne via Derwent Walk near Gibside then across to Wylam and back up the hill through Crawcrook.
It's a main cycle route but absolutely chocka with familes and dog walkers, I think I need to invest in a bell
Ladies and gents, I give you the Tyne Riviera ??

 

[The Hodge]

Swift 21 mile outing this afternoon, did a circular route into my local woods and looped down to the river Tyne via Derwent Walk near Gibside then across to Wylam and back up the hill through Crawcrook.
It's a main cycle route but absolutely chocka with familes and dog walkers, I think I need to invest in a bell
Ladies and gents, I give you the Tyne Riviera ??

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I know its been a milder day ..but that paddle boarder must be nuts ....
So you must live in Prudda.... brudda ?
Edit : It's been a goodfew years since I've been down but is Coal Lane still rideable ?

 

[Beezerk]

I know its been a milder day ..but that paddle boarder must be nuts ....
So you must live in Prudda.... brudda ?

Ha ha, absolute nutter that guy.
Close but no cigar, High Spen

 

[Zimmerframe]

Ladies and gents, I give you the Tyne Riviera ??

That seven person zip wire looks fun ....

 

[Zimmerframe]

The guy on the paddle board looks like he's first trying to use the paddle as a sail. Then finding this doesn't work, is praying for more wind ?

 

[The Hodge]

That seven person zip wire looks fun ....

Apparently it's an electric experience ..

 

[Zimmerframe]

Apparently it's an electric experience ..

Shockingly good ?

 

[Kilham5]

Thanks Pivot. I’ll show this pic to my Father. Should be a nice moment for both of us.
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My home, Helmsley in North Yorkshire has close ties and fond memories of the Canadians stationed here during WW2
They operated out of nearby RAF Wombleton, which was a sub-base to RAF Topcliffe for No.6 Group RCAF flying Halifax, Wellingtons and Lancasters. I ride by this memorial at the entrance to the former base most road rides and always pay my respects to their contribution and sacrifice.

 

[steve_sordy]

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It's the STIG!

 

[Nicho]

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It's faulty, it hasn't got a cat!

 

[steve_sordy]

I know its been a milder day ..but that paddle boarder must be nuts ....

Its all about confidence. He just knows that he is not going to fall in.

I once turned up in Brittany with the family, dumped the sailboard under the caravan and drove straight to the beach with the wife and 2 kids. There was a sailboarder just beyond the waves scudding back and forth. As soon as he saw us he came tearing up to the beach and did his hero beach landing. (He obviously wanted an adoring audience). He spoke no English and I didn't have too many words in French. I asked what brand his sailboard was and he thought I was asking what it was. So what was on his mind when he offered the board to me to have a go? To my mind he wanted the Brit to take a ducking. I was in jeans and trainers etc, I even had sunglasses and hat on! (It was the early 80's). I jumped on caught the wind, powered straight off through the waves and was all set to sail into the sunset. But them Mr Sensible came to call and I turned around and sailed back in. I did a perfect hero beaching and trotted off the board without even getting my feet wet! I handed him the rig and the guy was speechless. I contented myself with a muttered "Merci beaucoup, Rule Brittania!" and walked off to join the family

I do acknowledge a certain degree of luck!

 

[Nicho]

Just seen this chap out for a Sunday cruise ??

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Is it an E-penny-farthing? After 100 years of inflation I believe the electric ones are now called E-uros.

 

[Nicho]

He needs a cylinder-hat, not a helmet

If you mean a top hat, Isambard Kingdom Brunell posed in a famous photo in front of the SS.Great Britain. The top hat he was wearing was apparently reinforced to form an early version of the modern safety helmet, so one of those would be ideal for your cyclist.

 

[Nicho]

That seven person zip wire looks fun ....

I heard it was an absolutely electrifying ride.

 

[Mabman]

I think I need to invest in a bell

Every bike needs a bell! However it really helps if the other trail users understands what it means.....I was riding in a known to be cycling friendly town a few weeks ago on their MUP system and it was the first time I had thought that the people were savvy and would move to the right and not even look back when I (always) used it.

The area I live isn't quite as astute and folks are apt to either ignore it, jump to the left or hurry up and put on their mask whilst standing clustered in the middle of the double track. The area is not well attended so it's not too much of a pain and I just expect the worst and act accordingly.