Went for a little ride

[lofty]

I decided to go for a ride on my bike a couple of months ago, I'd not been for quite a while but decided to see how far I could get

I chose a canal run (Leed/Liverpool) as I wanted to check out a camping spot for if I decided to ride the whole length at some point.

There were some good views along the way:

Riding over the M65
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Old coke ovens
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My camping spot (just happened to be exactly 25 Miles into the ride)
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Racing a heron
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Leeds/Liverpool half way marker
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Riding back I was riding against the wind and after 40 miles my legs starting to ache so much I called for a lift

I managed to do another 7 miles before calling it a day and got a lift home. Next time I think I'll do a few smaller runs first.

I've only posted this now as I thought I'd lost my photos when I upgraded the OS on my iphone, but I managed to retrieve them yesterday using ssh.

[chrisvectra]

hows your legs this morning fella??

[lofty]

hows your legs this morning fella??

It was a couple of months ago , but they were fine the next day.

[FIL 4822]

Did you take a picnic with you or did you ride into 2 back packers ?
Seems like their back packs might have slowed you down a little !!!

[lofty]

Did you take a picnic with you or did you ride into 2 back packers ?
Seems like their back packs might have slowed you down a little !!!

Can't go out without the following:

Spares, tools, waterproofs, lights... and yes a picnic, it's no fun without one (and the extra weight helps the legs, or in this case didn't)

[Ziggy]

Very nice mate. If you ever do it again give me a shout

[bigmac]

You must be very fit mate I could maybe manage 7 at most
















7 feet that is

[lofty]

Very nice mate. If you ever do it again give me a shout

I would do mate, but I'm coming the other way

You must be very fit mate I could maybe manage 7 at most

7 feet that is

not as fit as I'd like.. not been on my bike since lol.

[bangty 1]

40 mile is hard in a car and you done it on a bike..if i give you a £10 do 5mile for me lol

[lofty]

40 mile is hard in a car and you done it on a bike..if i give you a £10 do 5mile for me lol

if you give me a tenner I'll do 10 miles