2020 : Our Rides in Words, Photos & Videos

[Mulezen]

I just got this version of a Giro with illuminated—-flashing light at rear, warm, safer than my summer helmet

Giro Bexley MIPS Adult Urban Cycling Helmet
by Dreamruns
Learn more: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077ZP1XKP/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_jsI2FbCCX9MKP?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

[PowerflyLee formerly known as CheetahLee]

I just got this version of a Giro with illuminated—-flashing light at rear, warm, safer than my summer helmet

Giro Bexley MIPS Adult Urban Cycling Helmet
by Dreamruns
Learn more: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077ZP1XKP/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_jsI2FbCCX9MKP?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Well that looks interesting! How is the ventilation? I like that light in the back.

 

[Mulezen]

Ventilation hard for me to tell at present...there are two ventilation slides I have closed...the helmet does sit lower on my forehead (safety?) so it’s more difficult to get into an aero set. I like the face shield (as u must already know). I wear no glasses but it’s roomy enough for them.

 

[PowerflyLee formerly known as CheetahLee]

Fun pre-snowstorm ride to the lbs for some Winter Gear, gloves, etc., about 39 degrees F, wind about 5 mph wnw. Calling for 6-12 inches of snow tomorrow afternoon through Thursday morning. I cannot wait to get out there and enjoy the cold; ended up going about 19 miles or so. Finally got the 85nm update and emtb mode, wow does it make a difference! Sadly, the restaurants and bars are closed again for indoor/outdoor dining so couldn't enjoy an after ride cuppa joe. Happy Trails...

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so disappointed! ended up getting about an inch and a half of snow, mostly rain! There's always tomorrow

 

[Stefan Mikes]

But 2020 Hasn't Ended Yet?!

Hey, Strava, I'm making the 5000th kilometre on my Vado this Sunday!

 

[Art Deco]

2020 hasn't ended yet?
Then wake me when it's over.

 

[Chargeride]

Im not entirely sure what I was thinking, Im blaming sand blindness, I strangely thought it would just glide down and gently drop on its side.
Well it survived anyway.

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[RabH]

The weather forecasters mixed the days up again, it was supposed to be dry yesterday but it was very wet! Today they changed their mind from heavy rain to possible light rain around midday but looking at the sky I wasn't so sure, but I decided to chance it! 20 miles in and long before they said the rain was due I could see a biq squall headed my way and I could feel the rain in the air so I quickly altered my route and attempted to outrun the rain!

I was almost successful but with 35mph gusts I wasn't going to win this race, thankfully I did make the right decision though and only got a little wet! I got home right on midday and quickly washed the bike, I could feel the rain coming but managed to get it inside before it really came down! I'm so glad I decided to chance it though and managed another 50 miler, any rides at this time of year are a bonus, almost 300 miles covered this month so I'm not complaining! Not many photos today, it wasn't a day for it!

 

[Art Deco]

Another 50 mile ride, RabH. In December. In Scotland.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Another 50 mile ride, RabH. In December. In Scotland.

He starts irritating me.

 

[Art Deco]

Another 50 mile ride, RabH. In December. In Scotland.
This is why you won't see me posting my maps or stats in this thread. Snarky comments are as close as I can get.

 

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The tangled forest …

Pine Mountain Bush Reserve​

The day was almost over and the rain had eased up. Time for a brief ride through the refreshingly green bush close to home.

The eagle-eyed amongst us might notice that Homage's new trunk bag seems to be getting along with a pannier. I hardly needed that amount of load space on a short ride! (Just trying it out for post-2020 adventures.)

 

[Art Deco]

Bike and bags look good. The trail, not so much.

 

[Stefan Mikes]

I mean, RabH presents a challenge to me, Art. Oh, I will show you all on the coming Tuesday! December. Poland. Bears dancing in the streets!

 

[RabH]

I mean, RabH presents a challenge to me, Art. Oh, I will show you all on the coming Tuesday! December. Poland. Bears dancing in the streets!

Lots of snow also I hope?

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Lots of snow also I hope?

Scotland first
(A new bridge is to open in Warsaw on Tuesday. I need to make a virgin ride there!)

 

[RabH]

Scotland first
(A new bridge is to open in Warsaw on Tuesday. I need to make a virgin ride there!)

11C today so no chance of snow for now Possible snow on 27th December! I hope its not a high bridge with big crosswinds, they are very scary, I know from experience!

 

[RandallS]

It is snowing here in the Sunny Okanogan. The roads are either slick, or wet and slushy.

I just finished riding in Merry 1950s England, where MURDER happens quite a bit. Today's ride was at some kind of estate, turned into a wayward boy's school. Of course, there is a very suspicious acting "American" to have along. Jane Marple is an interesting companion. We shall meet again, tomorrow for more adventure and MURDER.

Quite a bit of killing goes on in that part of the world if one is to believe Britbox. The Midsomer area is particularlyView attachment 74263 unsafe.

Today's ride was a half hour (that's all I can stand) and no hills were climbed nor coasted down.

 

[reed scott]

The weather forecasters mixed the days up again, it was supposed to be dry yesterday but it was very wet! Today they changed their mind from heavy rain to possible light rain around midday but looking at the sky I wasn't so sure, but I decided to chance it! 20 miles in and long before they said the rain was due I could see a biq squall headed my way and I could feel the rain in the air so I quickly altered my route and attempted to outrun the rain!

I was almost successful but with 35mph gusts I wasn't going to win this race, thankfully I did make the right decision though and only got a little wet! I got home right on midday and quickly washed the bike, I could feel the rain coming but managed to get it inside before it really came down! I'm so glad I decided to chance it though and managed another 50 miler, any rides at this time of year are a bonus, almost 300 miles covered this month so I'm not complaining! Not many photos today, it wasn't a day for it!

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Some people are just insensitive.


To pain.

 

[Art Deco]

Probably takes a barefoot walk across thistles after a hard ride. To relax his legs.