2019

Aussie Keith · **Reply #60: July 15, 2019, 13:40:25**

Quote from: Dazzler on July 15, 2019, 11:15:41

Wow! That's cool for up your way!

Gets down around zero just before dawn sometimes.

eye30 · **Reply #61: July 16, 2019, 21:39:15**

Phew.
Weather great here at moment so out again today for ride.

Before brexit happens and before the need to show passport ventured into Wales

Dazzler · **Reply #62: July 17, 2019, 00:27:45**

Isn't Wales part of the Brexit thing?

CraigB · **Reply #63: July 17, 2019, 05:54:50**

Nice photos Lester

Surferdude · **Reply #64: July 17, 2019, 06:02:30**

Quote from: Dazzler on July 17, 2019, 00:27:45

Isn't Wales part of the Brexit thing?

Yeah. I think he's just being facetious.
Unless Wales decides to go it alone in the EU. Scotland is considering it.

mickd · **Reply #65: July 17, 2019, 08:51:23**

Thanks for those

People in last picture have got a hell of a tan

Aussie Keith · **Reply #66: July 24, 2019, 22:57:22**

Up and coming ride, the Noosa Strade Bianche. This is a event for steel bikes with downtube shifters. Stand by for a ripping yarn, its going top be brutal.

Noosa Strade Bianche showcases the beautiful Noosa hinterland

Medio Fondo - VeloViewer

eye30 · **Reply #67: July 25, 2019, 07:54:12**

Latest ride yesterday was another trip into Wales.

Nice rice in Llandudno, up the Great Orme then along a coastal route to Conway.

Few pictures to enjoy.

CraigB · **Reply #68: July 25, 2019, 08:09:36**

Some nice shots there Lester

mickd · **Reply #69: July 25, 2019, 08:15:18**

Sweet ! , great pictures as per usual.

Dazzler · **Reply #70: July 25, 2019, 10:03:32**

Good one Lester (and thanks for the links @Aussie Keith)

I was hoping to see Whales during our recent visit to Albany, but they kept their heads down..

Aussie Keith · **Reply #71: July 25, 2019, 12:19:40**

You've met Bling. Now meet his brother Frank, a mid 80's Rossin Professional. Frank is a fairly original specimen and was the top end road bike of the day. He's currently getting some new wheels, tires and gearing appropriate for vintage steel bike events. I'm planning to ride Frank a lot, but using the original drivetrain on modern wheels that handle and stop properly.

Dazzler · **Reply #72: July 25, 2019, 12:44:47**

Quote from: Aussie Keith on July 25, 2019, 12:19:40

You've met Bling. Now meet his brother Frank, a mid 80's Rossin Professional. Frank is a fairly original specimen and was the top end road bike of the day. He's currently getting some new wheels, tires and gearing appropriate for vintage steel bike events. I'm planning to ride Frank a lot, but using the original drivetrain on modern wheels that handle and stop properly.

Nice, as long as she doesn't end up like that 20 year old broom on "Fools and Horses" that had 3 new heads and 4 new handles...

mickd · **Reply #73: July 25, 2019, 12:53:20**

Absolutely beautiful detailed components.
One word comes to mind -- Craftmanship.

Aussie Keith · **Reply #74: July 26, 2019, 00:17:03**

Quote from: mickd on July 25, 2019, 12:53:20

Absolutely beautiful detailed components.
One word comes to mind -- Craftmanship.

These are genuinely hand made bikes and the detail extends to the frame and paint. Its worn, but remains a beautiful thing. They really do need to be used rather than parked and admired.

mickd · **Reply #75: July 26, 2019, 00:50:17**

Quote from: Aussie Keith on July 26, 2019, 00:17:03

Quote from: mickd on July 25, 2019, 12:53:20
Absolutely beautiful detailed components.
One word comes to mind -- Craftmanship.

These are genuinely hand made bikes and the detail extends to the frame and paint. Its worn, but remains a beautiful thing. They really do need to be used rather than parked and admired.

Enjoy !

eye30 · **Reply #76: August 22, 2019, 20:02:46**

Out and about today around Chester/Cheshire countryside/Welsh border area.

We linked 3 previous ride routes but when we got to Saltney Ferry footbridge on the River Dee we decided to take a chance on the Wales Border patrol as we didn't have our passports, so crossed the river into Wales.

Manged to dodge the patrols and headed back into England for our lunch at Chesters no. 1 chippy.

Few photo's to enjoy.

mickd · **Reply #77: August 23, 2019, 01:40:03**

Great pics again, interesting info

Curry sauce on the chips ?, hmmm ,,too far to go to try, so I'll keep some sauce next time I do curried snags and give it a whirl

Dazzler · **Reply #78: August 23, 2019, 09:33:03**

Thanks Lester. I'm still envious of you being able to travel to other countries without getting on a plain or a boat!

eye30 · **Reply #79: August 23, 2019, 11:14:08**

I can also visit Scotland by bike but it's just that wee bit too far for a day visit........ 120miles........12 hours 55 mins per my cycle app

Dazzler · **Reply #80: August 23, 2019, 13:00:27**

Quote from: eye30 on August 23, 2019, 11:14:08

I can also visit Scotland by bike but it's just that wee bit too far for a day visit........ 120miles........12 hours 55 mins per my cycle app

A tad optimistic!

eye30 · **Reply #81: August 28, 2019, 15:30:24**

Out yesterday and rode the Tissington Trail and the Maniford Track in the Peak District.

Great views.

Came across Thors cave.

Also, check out the antisocial order plaque on the entrance to the disused railway tunnel now part of the Manifold track cycle way.

CraigB · **Reply #82: August 28, 2019, 16:55:17**

Nice pic's Lester, certainly a lot of interesting places around you

Dazzler · **Reply #83: August 28, 2019, 19:41:26**

eye30 · **Reply #84: September 01, 2019, 17:11:01**

Looking at this as a possible project for next year.....

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A new 800-mile mainly off-road cycle route between England and the north coast of Scotland has been launched.

The Great North Trail links the Peak District to Scotland's most northerly mainland points for the first time.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-49541621

mickd · **Reply #85: September 01, 2019, 22:50:19**

Enjoy , there will be a truck load of pics

Dazzler · **Reply #86: September 01, 2019, 23:33:27**

Aussie Keith · **Reply #87: October 18, 2019, 14:01:57**

There's been less cycling than I'd hoped this year owing to a range of reasons, but mostly poor health. Nothing major, just colds and flu, but persistent.

As a result I didn't make it to the Noosa Strade Bianche, nor the Moreton Bay 100., two events I'd signed up for. The amount of Audax riding was minimal, but what occurred was excellent quality. And long hours at work meant there was a lot of sleeping in rather than rising early to go for a spin. And sadly, Taupo in New Zealand is out also for 2019.

And so I've set out some goals for next year, and a little further out as well. Next year the focus will be on gravel and vintage events. Maybe more Audax on vintage bikes. To this end Frank is about to be upgraded since I broke a crank, and the opportunity presents itself to add some additional gears and fix a few things that needed attention. NSB will be in the list for 2020 of course.

Longer term is l'eroica in Italy, that's got to happen, it looks like an epic weekend. But there's some work to do beforehand.

In other news I've acquired a better camera to keep up with Lester, a Sony RX100 M2. Light, good image quality and excellent battery life. All I need to do is get out and use it.

Noosa Strade' Bianche 2019 - Where is the Beer? - YouTube

EROICA SPOT 20' Sapone - YouTube

Frank's cracked crank - it is 35 years old.

Dazzler · **Reply #88: October 18, 2019, 20:40:08**

Your cycling and photography both give you a lot of joy Keith. I enjoy sharing your journeys.

Aussie Keith · **Reply #89: October 19, 2019, 01:37:43**

Quote from: eye30 on September 01, 2019, 17:11:01

Looking at this as a possible project for next year.....

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A new 800-mile mainly off-road cycle route between England and the north coast of Scotland has been launched.

The Great North Trail links the Peak District to Scotland's most northerly mainland points for the first time.

New off-road cycle route links England and Scotland - BBC News

Please do this and take us with you in the usual manner. I'm keenly anticipating the pictures and tales from the road already.

2019 - Any of our members riding their pushy's?