proper 'hard'
Feb 27th 2010 | 9:18 pm
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proper 'hard'
Been out for a couple of rides since I've been back. The hills in my area are not long (5-7km max) and don't have huge elevations (600mtrs or so) but are insanely steep, more so than anything I've ridden in Oz. I think them Romans wanted to save money by going straight up. 
Anyway with newly acquired booties I went out for a bunch ride yesterday (8 of us). 51 miles according to one guy's Garmin (i think that's about 80kms). We went through some beautifully picturesque country lanes and never touched a main road.
However the beauty was hidden in torrential 6deg rain that turned to hail and then we had a bit of sun and what seemed like a constant biting headwind (on a loop ride
). Pace was pretty high and we had our heads down driving through the mud and cow cr@p.
Felt like 'proper hard' spring classic stuff.
It's great to be home.
Anyway with newly acquired booties I went out for a bunch ride yesterday (8 of us). 51 miles according to one guy's Garmin (i think that's about 80kms). We went through some beautifully picturesque country lanes and never touched a main road.
However the beauty was hidden in torrential 6deg rain that turned to hail and then we had a bit of sun and what seemed like a constant biting headwind (on a loop ride
). Pace was pretty high and we had our heads down driving through the mud and cow cr@p.Felt like 'proper hard' spring classic stuff.
It's great to be home.
Feb 27th 2010 | 9:20 pm
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Re: proper 'hard'
sound great - where were you?
Feb 27th 2010 | 9:41 pm
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Feb 28th 2010 | 1:42 am
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Re: proper 'hard'
Have a lovely time - how long are you in UK for this time?
Feb 28th 2010 | 1:55 am
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Fingers crossed it works out for us this time.
Good for her.
Feb 28th 2010 | 3:41 am
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Re: proper 'hard'
Feb 28th 2010 | 4:10 am
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Re: proper 'hard'
Have to say it wasn't the greatest ride but still beats the headbanging heat and humidity. If Mrs T is happy, I'm happy really. So I hope she'll be happy here.
Feb 28th 2010 | 7:56 am
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Re: proper 'hard'
HERE'S HOPING. Good luck and happy days ahead for you both I'm sure.
Feb 28th 2010 | 9:17 am
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Re: proper 'hard'
Yes good luck to you all. 
I think the UK is a great place to live but I just wish we had good weather, 
also I live in the SE and it is so crowded and a bit manic! We are thinking of moving somewhere quieter and a bit less expensive so like many of people on this forum - a lot to think about.
I think the UK is a great place to live but I just wish we had good weather, also I live in the SE and it is so crowded and a bit manic! We are thinking of moving somewhere quieter and a bit less expensive so like many of people on this forum - a lot to think about.
