We rode past a tractor trimming a hedge. Our enthusiasm was rapidly deflated along with many tyres forcing an impromptu pitstop to fix a significant number. However tea, cakes and bacon rolls soon restored our spirits. I took the kids home by the flat route after lunch - it was their longest days cycle ever at 30 miles (for a 9 and 10 yo) and they thoroughly enjoyed it.
More pics from a great day out (apart from the faeries) by following th elink above. Featuring myself in the role of Mr Bicycle Repair Man and the inestimable Mr Clinch of this parish in a laid back stylee..
We rode past a tractor trimming a hedge. Our enthusiasm was rapidly deflated along with many tyres forcing an impromptu pitstop to fix a significant number.
Total number, including naughty delayed action jobs, came in at 10 for the whole ride, thankfully neither of mine included. That's quite a number for about a dozen total riders!
I'd never really believed the more extreme tales of hedge-clipping apocalypse up until then, but it was a particularly thorough wipeout! My first thought was "I'll be okay, I'm on Marathons", but then I noticed "Schwalbe Marathon" on the outside of one of the tyres being whipped off one of the afflicted bikes...
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We rode past a tractor trimming a hedge. Our enthusiasm was rapidly deflated along with many tyres forcing an impromptu pitstop to fix a significant number.
Total number, including naughty delayed action jobs, came in at 10 for the whole ride, thankfully neither of mine included. That's quite a number for about a dozen total riders!
One of those was before we had got tot he hedge though. The thorns were pretty vicious. The one Rachel is holding had just been pulled out of her front tyre.
Peter Clinch said the following on 29/10/2007 11:55:
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I'd never really believed the more extreme tales of hedge-clipping apocalypse up until then, but it was a particularly thorough wipeout!
Never under-estimate hedge-clipping! Broken glass? No problem. Flints? No problem. Hedge-trimming? Oh sh**!
I'm tentatively looking forward to testing my Specialized Nimbus Armadillos to see how they cope. They'd better be good because I don't want all that weight and rolling resistance for nothing!
"Paul Boyd" <usenet.is.worse@plusnet> wrote in message news:[email hidden]...
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I'm tentatively looking forward to testing my Specialized Nimbus Armadillos to see how they cope. They'd better be good because I don't want all that weight and rolling resistance for nothing!
My Armadillos didn't cope with hedge trimming in Shropshire. It's next to impossible to give the operation a wide enough berth and avoid the thorns. I suppose dismounting and pushing one's bike past the operation might work....
My Armadillos didn't cope with hedge trimming in Shropshire. It's next to impossible to give the operation a wide enough berth and avoid the thorns. I suppose dismounting and pushing one's bike past the operation might work....
Maybe 'carrying' instead of 'pushing' to be really sure?
One of the first cycle trips with ex-Mr stopped at a campsite with recently cut hawthorn hedges between tents. A thorn went through the tent floor and through his thermarest. A rather miserable cold wet holiday followed...
We rode past a tractor trimming a hedge. Our enthusiasm was rapidly deflated along with many tyres forcing an impromptu pitstop to fix a significant number.
Total number, including naughty delayed action jobs, came in at 10 for the whole ride, thankfully neither of mine included. That's quite a number for about a dozen total riders!
I'd never really believed the more extreme tales of hedge-clipping apocalypse up until then, but it was a particularly thorough wipeout! My first thought was "I'll be okay, I'm on Marathons", but then I noticed "Schwalbe Marathon" on the outside of one of the tyres being whipped off one of the afflicted bikes...
oh yes, will slice though tires quite easly given a chance, allways a hazard in the lanes this time of year, with cars, let alone bikes.
My daughter was one of the many to catch a faerie on Saturday. This was the first Dundee start for a Tayside CTC run for many years.
I was about to ask somewhat tetchily how come you knew about this ride when I didn't. Something along the lines of "CTC never tell me anything, blah, blah ...)
Then I thought to look at the the last newsletter. I really must remember to read the things that people send to me!
I'm sorry I missed it. From the photos it looks to have been a nice ride, except for the thorns!
My daughter was one of the many to catch a faerie on Saturday. This was the first Dundee start for a Tayside CTC run for many years.
I was about to ask somewhat tetchily how come you knew about this ride when I didn't. Something along the lines of "CTC never tell me anything, blah, blah ...)
Then I thought to look at the the last newsletter. I really must remember to read the things that people send to me!
I'm sorry I missed it. From the photos it looks to have been a nice ride, except for the thorns!
There could well be another one next month. In true CTC fashion it may be half an hour later to give time for pre ride coffee and cake as the cafe at Discovery Point doesn't open till 10.
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vernon said:
My Armadillos didn't cope with hedge trimming in Shropshire. It's next to impossible to give the operation a wide enough berth and avoid the thorns. I suppose dismounting and pushing one's bike past the operation might work....
Maybe 'carrying' instead of 'pushing' to be really sure?
On 30 Oct, 13:46, "Budstaff" <budstaffdotusegroupatbtinternetdotcom>
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"Roos Eisma" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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My Armadillos didn't cope with hedge trimming in Shropshire. It's next to impossible to give the operation a wide enough berth and avoid the thorns. I suppose dismounting and pushing one's bike past the operation might work....
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Maybe 'carrying' instead of 'pushing' to be really sure?
