Hello Lads! Lots to tell but wanted everyone to prepare themselves for highly anticipated, upcoming barrages of spread-sheet detailed riding statistics, at least as soon as I can actually figure out how to use the Über odometre!
Chris and Jim met us at the York train station at just before 10:00 am and we went directly to Evans Cycles where the two Navigators, 19" & 21" frames, were waiting to be test ridden. I took both for a short sppin and immediately settled on the 21" frame. The Sisterhood waited, patiently, until I had made my choice of steeds and then left to power shop. Jim waited ever so patiently while I selected above-mentioned Garmin, All Condition Armadillos, Louis Garneau, spiffy red helmet, Shimano M520 pedals, (no collapsible ones in stock), de-greaser, oil and a RaceRocket, mini-pump, magenta, causing much consternation with the Fashion Police as it apparently clashes with the shade of red of helmet!
Jim and I walked over to a nearbye Sainsbury for a java, (James polished off a croissant as well), while bike was being worked on and when we were back at Evans the Navigator was pawning the ground, eager to be off. Making for Wetherby, we cycled through the centre of York and it was a bit disconcerting for me, riding on a different side of road, getting used to new clips, dodging traffic, etc. Anyway, it was a wonderful, wonderful ride. Unfortunately, cannot be logged as an official ride as I think I touched the Burning Ground more times over the course of the ride than I'd done since owning the Madone!
Hello Mimi and Friends!
Thank you again for all your marvellous hospitality! As you can tell, we are happily situated in Wetherby after a pleasant train ride to York. Other than to say hello, I must ask you to send along your street address. I forgot my address book at home, ("Dolt that you are, Patrizzio", shouted Cora Lee, and Furious Femme needs it to have train tickets, Florence to Montepellier/Beziers, posted there even if she doesn't want a hard copy!
Thanks muchly. Off to ride to Ripley Castle, near Harrogate, shortly. Fondestos and Cheers, Patrizzio!
Harrogate: 71.80 K over 5:18:54, AVG 13.5 KPH, MAX
Into Wetherby for shopping: bike gloves; bank; alarm clock, home for dinner, tagine, Chris out for her retirement dinner.
Glad yr enjoying sunny Yorkshire. My address is Mill Hill NW7 3LT x
The Navigator sounds ideal and terrific for traveling. Shouldn't take you long to come to grips with riding on the "correct" side of the road! Received the link from the Garmin but unfortunately couldn't open it since my iphone and iPad don't support flash player. Could open it on the computer except my computer is totally knackered and I have to get a new one, either when I'm in Canada or when I return. Therefore, I couldn't see your impressive stats! It's bloody hot here today so have no intention of getting on the bike! Will probably get ahead of the heat tomorrow and go for an early spin. Not even walking this afternoon so will make do with lounging under the umbrella. Poor cat hates this weather and has been spending all his time on the tiled bathroom floor. Even had to take his food into the bathroom for him!
Hope you enjoyed your ride to the castle today! All the best Derek End of panic. Managed to open it without flash! Will now analyze it!!
3:14:24 to do 33 miles! Were you
stopping for coffee every few minutes? Must admit to the like myself.
Rode with Mike Carter to Steveston and he was very keen on a cup of, so
we used my gift certificate for Starbucks and
I very much enjoyed the giant chocolate chip cookie. Lot of new
construction in the village and with hanging baskets overflowing with a
variety of colours, it was a very pleasant scene. You'll be pleased to
know, Pat, that the new parkway trail down Railway
is now open and we rode most of the way on it. - fantastic surface and
only 1 rollerblader and 1 pedestrian along the route. We rode about 45km
and Mike did very well, especially as he is only 11 weeks post-op from
knee surgery.
Sylvia just returned from kayaking in Deep Cove which she said was wonderful. 26 degrees here- perfect temperature. Ray
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Ray
A coffee in route would be nice. On our second ride to Ripley Castle and back I thought I was danger of dehydration and had to stop at a Harrogate garage for a lucozade drink which I was not allowed to finish.
On the York trip I was allowed an Americano on the grounds the new bike was being fitted with gadgets.
Having to find new routes to achieve higher mileages, consequently spending more time on roads I don't know so well. Found a nasty hill outside Harrogate which we were both relieved to achieve.
Visited your old Windmill stomping ground last night-its their beer festival on Saturday.
Expecting to have a BBQ with Laura and family tonight. Am trying to persuade Pat to visit York today to give me a break. We watched Tour yesterday again enraged by some of the supporters. Will try and Skype at some stage. Ji,
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A coffee in route would be nice. On our second ride to Ripley Castle and back I thought I was danger of dehydration and had to stop at a Harrogate garage for a lucozade drink which I was not allowed to finish.
On the York trip I was allowed an Americano on the grounds the new bike was being fitted with gadgets.
Having to find new routes to achieve higher mileages, consequently spending more time on roads I don't know so well. Found a nasty hill outside Harrogate which we were both relieved to achieve.
Visited your old Windmill stomping ground last night-its their beer festival on Saturday.
Expecting to have a BBQ with Laura and family tonight. Am trying to persuade Pat to visit York today to give me a break. We watched Tour yesterday again enraged by some of the supporters. Will try and Skype at some stage. Ji,
Sorry for the late reply, it's been very busy around here. Hope you've been enjoying your travels :)
Thank you for thinking of me and look forward to setting a lunch date. This is my email and my telephone number. Speak soon. Lauren Xx
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