I try to go out every other Sunday with a bunch called "Leeds Cycle Action Group". We have a leader, a rough route, a destination, and a meeting place. How many turn up varies from 3 to 20, there is usually a variety of fitness levels and machinery, and we just have a nice cycle and a good time. Distance varies from 30 miles in the winter to 100 in the summer. There is nearly always an "escape route" back by train. It's a splendid way to explore the Yorkshire area.
@TheVexatiousLitigant Its really nice, epsecially when the drivers I do encounter do go right over to the other side of the road as the van man did. Its a really tight road too at that point.
@downfader2 Well I can talk.... started cycling last year and hammered a tad too hard, now I have to take it easier on my knees (the doc says no damage but I am more aware of them than before -- we'll see when it gets warm enough to get off the trainer and get outside).
@xchopp Have been cycling for many years myself. Family history of knee problems, too. I do a bit of running too, but find cycling more comfortable. I've had a few problems with them but the knowledge from the family problem means I still keep in good shape and avoid doing myself a mischeif :-)
I know what its like to push too hard when you're new at something, I think we all do it. You learn though, dont you. :-)
cool vid, how did you make it ? the road looks sweet
Gadget2hunter 11 months ago
cool vid, how did you make it ?
Gadget2hunter 11 months ago
I try to go out every other Sunday with a bunch called "Leeds Cycle Action Group". We have a leader, a rough route, a destination, and a meeting place. How many turn up varies from 3 to 20, there is usually a variety of fitness levels and machinery, and we just have a nice cycle and a good time. Distance varies from 30 miles in the winter to 100 in the summer. There is nearly always an "escape route" back by train. It's a splendid way to explore the Yorkshire area.
gadgetmind 1 year ago
45 mins and no bad drivers, awsome, guess they are all hungover
TheVexatiousLitigant 1 year ago
@TheVexatiousLitigant Its really nice, epsecially when the drivers I do encounter do go right over to the other side of the road as the van man did. Its a really tight road too at that point.
downfader2 1 year ago
@downfader2 Yea, it’s great when someone passes safely, even when it takes no effort it is nice to be shown some respect.
TheVexatiousLitigant 1 year ago
Nice route! Don't push too hard.... spin! Think of your poor knees.
xchopp 1 year ago
@xchopp Well yes, thats what I meant, spin faster. :-D Its all really local too, like 15 minutes away to get to roads like that.
downfader2 1 year ago
@downfader2 Well I can talk.... started cycling last year and hammered a tad too hard, now I have to take it easier on my knees (the doc says no damage but I am more aware of them than before -- we'll see when it gets warm enough to get off the trainer and get outside).
xchopp 1 year ago
@xchopp Have been cycling for many years myself. Family history of knee problems, too. I do a bit of running too, but find cycling more comfortable. I've had a few problems with them but the knowledge from the family problem means I still keep in good shape and avoid doing myself a mischeif :-)
I know what its like to push too hard when you're new at something, I think we all do it. You learn though, dont you. :-)
downfader2 1 year ago