Archive for the ‘Rides’ Category
Riding in the sleet
Firstly, let me just say that it is not something that I would recommend. I left for work this morning, on the TDM, and it was raining a little bit. I did contemplate taking the car ‘cos snow was forecast “a little later”. Little did I know that in 10 minutes time I would be [...]
Mary Rose School Toy Run – 2009
Toy runs are one of those activities that make biking something special. They happen at all times of the year, as long as there is an excuse, but the most common are Easter and of course Christmas. The toy run will bring together bikers who would not normally ride together, as well as many clubs. [...]
Clouds should not be allowed to follow you
It was a bit of a strange day today. I started off from home in gloroius sunshine and hardly a cloud in the sky, and little traffic I was marvelling about this all they way to Bordon, with the visor open. I thought I felt a splash of water. It must be from the trees. [...]
The first good ride of the Autumn/Winter
It finally stopped raining this afternoon, and the roads had begun to dry out. It was promising to be a more enjoyable ride home. I left work and it was cloudy, but it was a nice crisp evening. The grips where on heat factor 2, just enough to add a glow to my palms. As [...]
The commute
The commute is from Waterlooville to Farnham, just under 30 miles, and then back again. About 50% of it is dual carriageway, along the A3, that has a great big roundabout with a sandpaper surface The rest is an A road up through Bordon. I guess the main problem with it is that it is [...]