Today's Bike Ride

[Ady In Accy]

Good effort Daz. I have some Planet-X neoprene overshoes. They seem OK on most rides. Forget Seal Skin socks on the bike though, they don't do it.

[dominion]

How long did that take you Daz? That's some serious pedalling!

[daz h]

How long did that take you Daz? That's some serious pedalling!

It was 8 hrs at least
Had some odd moments on the way, think I was halloucinating at one point.
But im sure i can do better if i can learn to eat.
I normally ride at 18mph but that route is to hilly for that. You could go quicker with a gang but def not solo.

The worst bit for me is always that bloody hill from bakewell. The A6. Its a nightmare .

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[Al Fowler]

Dear god daz, you'll sleep like a baby tonight looking like that. Night night.

[mxhornet]

Not wrong there Al

Too long ago to remember just how I felt after 135 miles on a MTB

[emmilou]

Good effort Daz. I have some Planet-X neoprene overshoes. They seem OK on most rides. Forget Seal Skin socks on the bike though, they don't do it.

I have the Assos ones which seem pretty ok at keeping the feet dry and warm but I have to say am slightly disappointed given they have shredded underneath on both of them

[Toffer]

I'm seriously impressed Daz, you will be well prepared for "The hell of the north" or whatever else you are planning. Hopefully I can get on a turbo trainer in about a month, then look out!
By way of a target for my recuperation I have entered the Dragon Ride on June 14th, Grand Fondo, so far with my big bad brother and the famous Ray C Shred.
Details at http://www.dragonride.co.uk/

[daz h]

I'm seriously impressed Daz, you will be well prepared for "The hell of the north" or whatever else you are planning. Hopefully I can get on a turbo trainer in about a month, then look out!
By way of a target for my recuperation I have entered the Dragon Ride on June 14th, Grand Fondo, so far with my big bad brother and the famous Ray C Shred.
Details at http://www.dragonride.co.uk/

Yes its a good one mate
My friend at Ilkeston RC has done this and its not one to be taken lightly.

The hell of the north i think is every 2 years( lost the bloody link).
so would be 2010.

So i may look at a few others.

[NirvanaBliss]

Well done Daz, very proud of you!

[skennaugh]

-3 when i left the house this morning! Rained a bit in the night too, so a touch icy. Fingers and toes cold. I think i would have cried if i hadn't had over shoes on!