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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-11-14, 12:49 PM
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Posted By apollored

Day out to Hadfield, Derbyshire again. Began...

Day out to Hadfield, Derbyshire again.

Began for me in heavy rain cycling 5 miles to the train station in about 6C.

Was totally soaked by the time I got there and my hands were pretty cold tho...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-05-14, 12:15 PM
Replies: 27,135
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Posted By apollored

It varies, round where we were it snows loads and...

It varies, round where we were it snows loads and any bad weather would mean it as it is in the Peak District which is very hilly, moorland and very windswept.

All the houses are built strongly of...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-05-14, 10:36 AM
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Posted By apollored

Went back to Hadfield in Derbyshire where we...

Went back to Hadfield in Derbyshire where we havent been in many years.

Cycled to Manchester Piccadilly train station about 5 miles on a cool overcast day.

Then off the train and rode to Holy...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-09-13, 03:11 PM
Replies: 27,135
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Posted By apollored

Went to Poynton as my fella wanted to look for...

Went to Poynton as my fella wanted to look for coal and we hadnt been for about 11 years.

Cool about 10 C and sunny spells, also lots of lovely mud and puddles to muddy my bike up and everything...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-17-13, 01:48 PM
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Posted By apollored

Rode to meet my partner from work today and spent...

Rode to meet my partner from work today and spent some time in the Library before I headed to my Course Venue for a maths exam.

Cam out and rode out of the building before noticing my front tyre...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-08-13, 08:09 AM
Replies: 27,135
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Posted By apollored

Out with my partner again today intending to go...

Out with my partner again today intending to go to Dunham as well as find the remains of an old 12th Century (1173) Motte and Bailey Castle.

We had to find a secluded path by a very busy road and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-04-13, 02:20 PM
Replies: 27,135
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Posted By apollored

My usual ride to my Horticulture Course, 4+ miles...

My usual ride to my Horticulture Course, 4+ miles but have changed my route from being totally on roads to including part of a Trail popular with Sky Ride Leaders and Social Ride Groups.

Is much...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-24-13, 02:59 PM
Replies: 27,135
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Posted By apollored

5+ mile ride around Altrincham and Dunham areas. ...

5+ mile ride around Altrincham and Dunham areas.

Met my partner at a once popular but now very sadly closed pub and went to a quarry he wanted to pick up some rock specimens he left there then...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-13-13, 12:19 PM
Replies: 27,135
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Posted By apollored

Started a Horticultural Course recently and also...

Started a Horticultural Course recently and also have to do Level 1 maths as well.

Cycled to that today about 4 miles each way.

Had showers and sunshine today, washeed my bedding first and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-06-13, 01:42 PM
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Posted By apollored

Eight miles each way from Barmouth to Bennar...

Eight miles each way from Barmouth to Bennar Beach in North Wales.

18 C cloudy most of the day and cool but still managed to swim in the sea once got past the "Its too cold" barrier and dived in....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-21-13, 01:11 AM
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Posted By apollored

Nice bike :)

Nice bike :)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-20-13, 12:50 PM
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Posted By apollored

12 mile ride today all in though most at a slow...

12 mile ride today all in though most at a slow pace as I was with my partner who uses a stick so he walked while I rode.

From Sale to Altrincham on my own then met my fella off the tram (actually...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-19-13, 03:27 PM
Replies: 27,135
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Posted By apollored

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRDbUYnChI...

http://t3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRDbUYnChIWa1PPLNBqpzYTLf_QZVJDqV9Y7kt_sRlvrB-0a-I

Went to Harlech intending to ride to Barmouth and then Bennar Beach about 20 miles in total.

But it...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-10-13, 01:03 PM
Replies: 27,135
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Posted By apollored

Went on a bike ride with a mate from my Cycling...

Went on a bike ride with a mate from my Cycling Group in North Wales and he lent me an MTB with disc brakes and better gears :)


Went first to Coed-Y Brenin which was an MTB Trail Centre where...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-09-13, 09:43 AM
Replies: 27,135
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Posted By apollored

Went to pick up my bike from Evans after they...

Went to pick up my bike from Evans after they freed my chain and then rode it to my Community Bike Shop hoping to have a new chainring fitted but the mechanic who deals with it wasnt there so couldnt...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-09-13, 02:03 AM
Replies: 27,135
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Posted By apollored

Aww bless Big Hug :) Hope you're feeling better,...

Aww bless Big Hug :) Hope you're feeling better, very brave of you riding in that heat dont know if I would.

Dont feel bad at not feeling good on your recovery ride, we all have days like that.
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-08-13, 01:03 PM
Replies: 27,135
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Posted By apollored

Two days of riding on a weekend away in Greater...

Two days of riding on a weekend away in Greater Manchester.

Day one was from Smithy Bridge to Summit and then part of the Pennine Bridleway at Higher Calderbrook approx about 10 miles 24C and very...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-27-13, 01:27 PM
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Posted By apollored

Maybe if it gets wet and muddy:)

Maybe if it gets wet and muddy:)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-27-13, 12:00 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,523
Posted By apollored

Two rides on Tuesday. The first one I went...

Two rides on Tuesday.

The first one I went to Littleborough with my partner which meant I had to cycle 5 miles into town to catch a train then rode up a canal towpath while he walked (with a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-20-13, 01:35 PM
Replies: 27,135
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Posted By apollored

Yayy got Sunshine back today:thumb: Wheel...

Yayy got Sunshine back today:thumb:

Wheel still hadnt come in, reckon the Supplier didnt have it in stock so they put one of their own wheels on which in a way has saved me the £20 I paid for it...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-19-13, 01:39 PM
Replies: 27,135
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Posted By apollored

Thank you:) Hope tomorrow, the mechanic said...

Thank you:)

Hope tomorrow, the mechanic said he will let me know tomorrow if the wheel has come in and he will also give it a thorough check over and service.

Hope you get your 49 and 50 days...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-18-13, 03:59 PM
Replies: 27,135
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Posted By apollored

Nope definitely not, terrible ride on the bike...

Nope definitely not, terrible ride on the bike tonight on an MUP former railway line.

Bike too much hard work to get going and the saddle was all over the place and even other riders said the back...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-18-13, 08:28 AM
Replies: 27,135
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Posted By apollored

Rode my borrowed bike back to the Community BS to...

Rode my borrowed bike back to the Community BS to see if my bike was ready but the wheel they ordered hadnt come in yet.

I had borrowed a Universal Fusion bike which turned out to be a kiddies...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-11-13, 01:07 PM
Replies: 27,135
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Posted By apollored

Nursed my bike to the Community Bike Shop today...

Nursed my bike to the Community Bike Shop today which included getting a puncture about 3/4 of a mile away from it. (Problem: Split rim on rear wheel :(


I thought that since I would be taking...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-01-13, 01:18 PM
Replies: 27,135
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Posted By apollored

60 mile ride today that began with about 14...

60 mile ride today that began with about 14 riders and ended with 4.

Was supposed to be a birthday ride to the Middlewood Way for two riders which was supposed to include two cafe stops but the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-26-13, 02:13 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,523
Posted By apollored

Did the Two Trails Ride today 22 miles 16C and...

Did the Two Trails Ride today 22 miles 16C and fairly hot.

Started down the River Mersey then onto the Trans Penine Trail leading to the Fallowfield Loop and on to the Cycle Centre for coffee...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-26-13, 04:04 AM
Replies: 27,135
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Posted By apollored

Ride to Bury to the East Lancashire Steam...

Ride to Bury to the East Lancashire Steam Preservation Site where they were holding a 40th War Anniversary Do with people dressed up in 40s gear ( I didnt :).

Along trails and canal towpaths, tho...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-19-13, 08:19 AM
Replies: 27,135
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Posted By apollored

27 miles with Sky Ride Transpenine Route to Lymm....

27 miles with Sky Ride Transpenine Route to Lymm.

Fast ride today 15 mph average (MTB's) on dirt trails then road.

Ride has been slated in the past for being too slow, the last time there was ...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-13-13, 01:16 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,523
Posted By apollored

Thanks :) One thing I did learn was to wear...

Thanks :)

One thing I did learn was to wear good gloves in wet weather, I could hardly operate my gears which are the rotate shifter type, not much good in heavy traffic tho I did get grip on them...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-12-13, 02:49 PM
Replies: 27,135
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Posted By apollored

Rode to Victoria Station in Manchester to catch a...

Rode to Victoria Station in Manchester to catch a train to Smithy Bridge (5 miles).

Then rode up to the Pennine Bridleway up a very steep, stony trail which I confess I got off and walked up, then...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-05-13, 07:35 AM
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Posted By apollored

Was out last Thursday on a ride taking in a MUP...

Was out last Thursday on a ride taking in a MUP type trail which used to be very muddy and rutted and ideal for MTBs.

But some Council in their wisdom have now decided to tarmac it overm...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-08-13, 02:16 PM
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Posted By apollored

Owwww thats really sore, hope the physio can fix...

Owwww thats really sore, hope the physio can fix it soon and I also hope said daughter is waiting on you hand and foot to make up for all that whinging!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-07-13, 01:05 PM
Replies: 27,135
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Posted By apollored

309201 Just a very short ride to our...

309201


Just a very short ride to our local Water Park and River through Priory Woods. My partner likes to take pics of me riding my MTB up and down the many slopes and trails there.

About 3...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-03-13, 04:42 AM
Replies: 27,135
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Posted By apollored

20 miles approx ride partly in the dark. On...

20 miles approx ride partly in the dark.

On the Outwood Trail near Radcliffe, Bury.

Started out in a park on smooth gravelled paths then onto rough trails and singletrack, also canal towpaths....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-14-13, 01:29 PM
Replies: 27,135
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Posted By apollored

Aww thats tough sorry you missed it, hope it...

Aww thats tough sorry you missed it, hope it hangs around for a clearer night.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-14-13, 01:28 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,523
Posted By apollored

To my bike club for service and replacement of...

To my bike club for service and replacement of chain and rear cog as well as jockey wheels.

Then into town to buy a DVD for my partner but the lad who went to find it said there werent any.

All...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-09-13, 02:43 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,523
Posted By apollored

Rode from the National Cycle Centre to...

Rode from the National Cycle Centre to Hollingworth Lake today, 54 miles in total if the ride to and from the venue is included.

The actual ride was 32 miles mostly along canal towpath thankfully...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-25-13, 09:14 AM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,523
Posted By apollored

Rode about 20 miles to day on a ride to...

Rode about 20 miles to day on a ride to Manchester Airport on Saturday .

mostly on trails but also on tarmac.

Havent been out for a month so I didnt complete the ride which would have been...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-12-13, 12:51 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,523
Posted By apollored

My partner enjoys searching quarries for rock...

My partner enjoys searching quarries for rock specimens and we are skint till Friday so he decided to try and walk there (10 miles each way) despite suffering serious arthritis which means he cant...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-28-13, 02:59 AM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,523
Posted By apollored

Was out yesterday not sure of the distance as it...

Was out yesterday not sure of the distance as it was advertised as 26 miles but then doubt was cast on that so between 15 and 30 if cycling to the venue and back counts.

It was a road ride so most...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-20-13, 11:34 AM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,523
Posted By apollored

Nice and muddy Sky Ride 11 miler (as well as 4...

Nice and muddy Sky Ride 11 miler (as well as 4 miles each way to the venue and back).

On muddy shale tracks accross Carrington Moss http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrington_Moss) and some road...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-30-12, 10:57 AM
Replies: 27,135
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Posted By apollored

About 18 miles or so today with Sky Ride Local on...

About 18 miles or so today with Sky Ride Local on an Off Road Ride Well.

Set off along the River Mersey on a very wet, slippery river bank full of puddles and lots of very wet mud.

Then on the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-27-12, 10:05 AM
Replies: 27,135
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Posted By apollored

Just up to LBS to buy some inner tubes so I dont...

Just up to LBS to buy some inner tubes so I dont hold up the group rides I go on if I get a flat. ( Well Hope I dont;) but you never know)

At least I wont have to patch it while they look on;)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-04-12, 04:00 PM
Replies: 27,135
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Posted By apollored

Breeze ride again up the Fallowfield Loop in the...

Breeze ride again up the Fallowfield Loop in the dark and the rain.

Was in two minds whether to go out as it was raining hard for most of the day on and off but it stopped and cleared up and the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-01-12, 08:13 AM
Replies: 27,135
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Posted By apollored

22 ish miles today. Was supposed to meet up...

22 ish miles today.

Was supposed to meet up with a Social Ride Group today but being my usual disorganised self left home late then got lost so I missed the start of the ride but found a route on...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
11-13-12, 03:47 PM
Replies: 27,135
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Posted By apollored

http://www.sustrans.org.uk/assets/files/Day%20Ride...

http://www.sustrans.org.uk/assets/files/Day%20Rides/FallowfieldLoopline.pdf

Rode up this path in the dark tonight, about 6.5 miles each way plus 2 miles each way to and from the start about 10...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-20-12, 07:59 AM
Replies: 27,135
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Posted By apollored

279439 Not very far no more than 9 miles to...

279439

Not very far no more than 9 miles to Wythenshawe Park up the road from me.

My partner has serious arthritis so he cant cycle and caught the bus and as finances are tight today I cycled...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
10-14-12, 11:44 AM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,523
Posted By apollored

Went on a 30 mile bike ride today which was fun...

Went on a 30 mile bike ride today which was fun on muddy trails first then on the roads.

All well and good till we got near the end then we were coming onto a canal towpath which was busy with...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-19-12, 01:06 PM
Replies: 27,135
Views: 3,123,523
Posted By apollored

Went out on a bike ride with the girls yesterday...

Went out on a bike ride with the girls yesterday which was just an amble (7 mph) around the riverbank and forest paths.

273754

I have this favourite mound which is one exit off the riverbank...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-16-12, 01:46 PM
Replies: 27,135
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Posted By apollored

22 ish miles on Sky Ride again today. Mix of...

22 ish miles on Sky Ride again today.

Mix of road and rocky trails as well as riverbank.

Very pleasant ride with some slopes but not very strenuous.

And the heavy rain which was forecast...
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