Today's Bike Ride

[molehill]

As long as the present includes campagnolo it will be worthy of such an illustrious birthday.

I think probably unlikely, have found an MTB that fits the bill of what I am looking for - on paper - but currently out of stock (a troll through the internet seems to support this, unless I can grow 9 inches in height) but new stocks should be available from May 2023 🙄.
All a bit bonkers, a pocket full of cash and 8 months wait till I can even have a look at that bike, which possibly I won't want.

[felltrumpet]

I’ve just read this in the Garundain
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/20...tedition_email
Although I will be watching the funeral with my family, I do object to an edict which could make cyclists be marked out for criticism should they choose to use the Bank Holiday to enjoy their hobby.
A neighbour called me disrespectful for arriving back on my bike during the height of the Thursday 8pm clap for the NHS! This will surely to lead to similar vilification.

[Travs]

Yeah that's utterly ridiculous.

Aside from the fact that I didn't really want a Bank Hol thrust upon me when I'm so busy with work... Nevertheless I'll be making the most of it with a nice long run...

[anthonykay]

Yes, I agree with both of you. felltrumpet and Travs. I will probably be out for a walk or a cycle ride next Monday. I have a huge amount of respect for the Queen, who did an impossible job brilliantly well for a very long time; but I can't get excited about a funeral of someone I've never met.

I remember the day of Princess Diana's funeral, when I went for a cycle ride. I was standing at the top of Breedon Hill, looking at the view, and I noticed someone else doing the same. We briefly looked at each other, without saying a word, but we knew what each other were thinking.

[Mossdog]

Yes, I agree with both of you. felltrumpet and Travs. I will probably be out for a walk or a cycle ride next Monday. I have a huge amount of respect for the Queen, who did an impossible job brilliantly well for a very long time; but I can't get excited about a funeral of someone I've never met.

I remember the day of Princess Diana's funeral, when I went for a cycle ride. I was standing at the top of Breedon Hill, looking at the view, and I noticed someone else doing the same. We briefly looked at each other, without saying a word, but we knew what each other were thinking.

Fully agree with all of the sentiment expressed here. A group of us have also arranged to meet up and spend the bank holiday hacking out and cantering across the fells. Horse riding was one of the Queen's passions, and it's our way of honouring and remembering Her Majesty.

[PeteS]

I intend to honour her maj's passing in the same way that I usually mark any royal occasion by going for a long run over the Shropshire hills with the dog.

[Graham Breeze]

Fully agree with all of the sentiment expressed here. A group of us have also arranged to meet up and spend the bank holiday hacking out and cantering across the fells. Horse riding was one of the Queen's passions, and it's our way of honouring and remembering Her Majesty.

Yep. And I am sure she had an Italian equipped road bike tucked away at the back of her stables.

[Graham Breeze]

Yes, I agree with both of you. felltrumpet and Travs. I will probably be out for a walk or a cycle ride next Monday. I have a huge amount of respect for the Queen, who did an impossible job brilliantly well for a very long time; but I can't get excited about a funeral of someone I've never met.

I remember the day of Princess Diana's funeral, when I went for a cycle ride. I was standing at the top of Breedon Hill, looking at the view, and I noticed someone else doing the same. We briefly looked at each other, without saying a word, but we knew what each other were thinking.

I did Grisedale Horseshoe that day. I have never known the roads up to the Lakes to be so completely empty of traffic. The turnout of 140 runners was good (the RO was quite relieved!) and in fact was higher than the following year when it was 123.

[mr brightside]

Yep. And I am sure she had an Italian equipped road bike tucked away at the back of her stables.

Nah, i heard she rode Shimano.

[Mossdog]

Nah, i heard she rode Shimano.

Both wrong. She was a solidly Sturmey-Archer.