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After 8 days of crazy weather I finally got back out yesterday, not to say the crazy weather was gone but I just had to get out so I braved 40+ mph winds and had a great ride which was in 2 parts! The wind was almost a direct westerly so I opted to head east, passing the choppy Hillend Loch...

Yesterday was one of those rare days when everything just fell into place, from my walk at the park in the morning to a lovely 66 mile ride in the afternoon and another 40 miles in the evening! The weather was just perfect for cycling, 18C and a SW wind around 20mph ( I know this is a strong...

We had our best weather for a long time yesterday but I couldn't go cycling as I was attending the British Touring Car championships at Knockhill, cycling wasn't an option with a crowd of over 10000 spectators and most of them had a car! I got burnt to a crisp 😂 most unusual weather for...

I caught a break in the weather today, despite a dismal looking forecast which was showing rain pretty much all afternoon! I had things to do in the morning and of course the weather was lovely then...I was resigned to staying indoors but I had a look out of my window in the direction of the...

Due to back problems I never use the drops these days, I find the hoods the most comfortable and only use the flats very occasionally! I like the flat bars on my Hybrid bike but the drop bars on my e bike are just perfect for fast descents! Just as a comparison, last month I rode 604 miles with...

I have been slacking a bit lately so it was time for another imperial century, no 14 for the year and it was a brute but so much fun! Back in March I did a clockwise loop to Burntisland which is on the east coast of Scotland due north of the capital city of Edinburgh! So I went for the...

My first bike ride of the racing season to Knockhill Racing Circuit for the Scottish Champs motorcycle racing, almost August so that tells you how bad the weather has been during the season! Today was just perfect for cycling and for watching the racing, a little cold in the morning but that...

My lucky streak with the weather continued today, my 4th ride in 6 days and I can't say that very often! I did have to alter my ride but it didn't detract from the awesome ride I had planned and actually turned out to be one of my best rides of the year! I was going to head out to Lennoxtown and...

They really are improving our bike paths, it has taken them a long time though but its a step in the right direction for sure! Firth of Forth rolls off the Scottish tongue, I could say it many times over without hesitation! 😂

A perfect day for a nice recovery ride, my 3rd ride in as many days and I can't say that very often this year! Light winds and a nice 19C temp made it a very pleasant ride indeed, I would have preferred to go out much earlier when it was cooler though but I'm not complaining! 😉 I started my ride...

A rare Sunday with decent weather so I just had to get out, with rain forecast for the afternoon I went for an early one! I set off at 6.45am with very light winds but a rather chilly 10C for this time of year, not that I was complaining as I love the cold! ;) I headed NE and used the local...

I had yesterday all planned out with a nice forecast all day, a nice walk in the morning and a 50 miler on the bike in the afternoon! It was a blustery day but nothing more than 30mph, I went for my walk at Beecraigs Loch in the morning and the weather was really nice! On my way home the...

Such a stunning area!👌 Roadies on rough backroads you say...never again if I can help it!😉

Thanks Bob, lots of practise over 50 years helps and great genes...😂

A perfect day for a long ride with light winds and a lovely 16C when I set off at 8.30am! There was a risk of heavy showers in the afternoon but with a mild temp I wasn't too bothered about getting wet, it can be refreshing anyway! It was actually a holiday weekend in my area so I was hopeful...

I finally managed to get 2 rides done in the same week for the first time in quite a while! Conditions were overcast with rain threathening but I was determined to get out, especially given it was a very calm day for a change! I decided it was going to be a day for me and the bike only, just...

I think Ridewithgps is way off actually, many of my climbs are defintely underestimated! I see the grades on my Wahoo gps and they are nowhere near what Ridewithgps reports...

My fifth consecutive imperial century on my e bike, our weather has just been crazy so as soon as a decent day comes along I just have to make the most of it! The forecast was showing light winds from the SW and a less than 5% chance of rain, they got the rain part right but the winds certainly...

I just got my monthly recap for June from Ridewithgps...an average of 111 miles! E bike average is 125.75 miles! I doubt I will ever beat that...😂

Thank you all for your kind words, it really was a proper epic ride and I know all about it today... 😂 I sure slept well last night! ;) I definitely picked the right day, our weather is looking awful this week so at least I will get a much needed rest!