@blokeonabike
I discovered Cycling as an antidote to Arthritis & Anxiety. Hopefully with my YouTube videos I can inspire "ordinary" folk to get out & push their boundaries. https://ordinaryblokeonabike.co.uk/ https://www.youtube.com/@OrdinaryBlokeOnABike
Weβve cycled around this beautiful area for a couple of days, looking at it looking down at us but this morning Mt Ventoux we are coming for you ππ΄π
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Just after sunrise cycling in the Camargue I was treated to this spectacular show. Swallows feeding on the wing in huge numbers gathering for the migration to sub Sahara Africa in a few weeks from now. Made starting at dawn to avoid the heat so worthwhile
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Hitting 40 in the afternoon. Had loads of mozzie bites last week in the Dordogne but actually avoiding them here so far !
In the Camargue now & itβs so hot I started my bike ride at 7.30 am. 48 miles round this interesting area. 23 degrees when I left, 33 degrees at 11.15 am when I finished
Thanks for that. Hunting was my initial thought then I wondered why theyβd need to be elevated. Obviously they donβt want to give their prey even the slightest chance !!
What is this ??
Iβm on a bike ride in the Dordogne and came across this field with five of these wooden structures placed on the edge of the field and equidistant apart .
I just wondered what they were for if any of you know or can hazard a guess?
Another free water source in those Villages that have been there since medieval times. Their only source of water back then is often still working
When at our French Friendsβ campsite in the Dordogne I was delighted to see a big jug of good old British Custard - in anticipation of the Apple Crumble it turns out it was a candle ππ«
Luckily it passed over in a hour an weβre just left with puddles π
Yellow one in the background ππ
Bike ride cancelled today - Iβm such a wimp !
On todayβs ride. I was looking forward to seeing a castle in the shape of a giant Camembert but sadly itβs just the name of the village
A tip for anyone cycling in hot weather in rural parts of Europe, if youβre running low on water. Many small villages have their own Cemetery and thereβs always a cold water tap π Got me out of trouble in France today ππ΄ Campsites also but these Cemeteries are numerous.
Cycling in rural France is good for the soul. Roads usually devoid of cars , spectacular Chateux, Sunflower fields, sleepy villages and lovely old buildings adorned with flowers. Definitely one of my favourite kinds of terrain to ride my bike π΄βοΈπ
I was pulled out by St Johns Ambulance staff at the last feed station, close to hypothermia, was gutted, then sat watching those Devil riders turning up for a quick warm indoors and then kicking off when they heard it had been stopped . 60 miles of lovely but challenging riding then that grim hell !
A little reminder here that we are all capable of more than we may think. The spirit of adventure can be intoxicating so don't let the likes of Bear Grylls hijack the word - Adventure is what you make it, so why not define adventure for yourself and enjoy the ride !! π΄ββοΈ β€οΈ π
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Yea I get that but rides like this one are a chance to ride with pals I met on LEJOG and live far and wide so that trumps the shitty weather ππ
After 2 weeks of beautiful ideal cycling weather this fair weather pedaller will be getting soaked all day in the Cotswolds on Saturday .
Anyone else doing this one ?
www.ukvelo.co.uk/cotswolds_sp...
Cycling keeps me young in mind & body & βyoung at heartβ especially when a lot of it is done with inspirational older riders like Eric here today whoβs 87 in August & still rides 100 road miles every week Such a pleasure & an honour to share my hobby with people like Eric π΄π
Thatβs a very good point ! I wasnβt actually advocating for the practice ππ
To be fair, it also applies to cyclists passing pedestrians but would be a useful exercise for some of the car drivers who have close passed me recently
Thinking of doing the UK Velo New Forest 100 Sportive on 7th June & waiting til near the date to check the weather forecast I guess I should book it regardless but if the forecast suggests likelihood of rain all day I just wouldnβt want to do it ?
Thoughts?
Pathetic or Sensible ?
Definitely found that out π
Yes it was very reminiscent of riding through those fens on the Tour of Cambridgeshire π
Had my own taste of Flanders yesterday on the Flandrien Ride starting and finishing in Breda. I thought no hills = easy but of course it also means no downhill so pedalling and it was VERY windy so renewed respect for Dutch Cycling !!
Great Sunday cycling in the Netherlands. Always thought it must be easy as itβs flat but the wind howled , no hills means no downhill so always pedalling. Flat cycling for almost 100 miles Iβve discovered is NOT easy !
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Thatβs bloody horrendous !
This is what Cycling to be βat one with natureβ looks like these days. Totally sick and tired of seeing this, what the hell is wrong with these ignorant selfish people? A discarded bed & just one mile away from the Recycling Centre
Is it just the UK ? Does this happen elsewhere ?
Me too and I succeeded π
