steevc just finished a 37.74km ride, that lasted for 152 minutes.
This ride helped steevc burn 1602.0 calories.
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I am sure lots of cyclists would not consider this a long ride, but I do not cycle much and it is my longest since I was in Cape Cod last year. I think cycling and running use different muscles and so being fit for one does not always help with the other.
I had said I would visit my parents, but I am without a car this weekend. I looked at getting the bus, but it does not run on Sunday. Cycling was the other option, but it is a long way. To make it viable I got the train to Sandy where I could pick up part of the National Cycle Network that follows where an old railway ran to Bedford.
I was riding my old mountain bike that has seen better days, but it is fairly reliable. I set off through Sandy town centre. I used to work near there, but did not go to the shops much. As I came out of town I missed a sign and took a diversion to Moggerhanger. I realised my mistake, but it included an extra hill. The main track is fairly flat as you would expect for a railway. It runs past The Danish Camp on the River Great Ouse. We went there with the kids years ago, so I have walked some of this.
It was very windy today, which made the ride harder. 40+mph headwinds are not great and some sections were very open, including one through a flooded quarry.
As I got to Bedford I saw a sign that suggested a shortcut. It took me under the bypass flyover to the main road. I followed that road in, fighting the wind before diverting down some back streets, passing a house I lived in 30 years ago. My the time I got to my parents' place I was pretty tired. They had made lunch and I got a beer. I do see them fairly often, but they like to chat.
I was there for a few hours, but needed to get back. I took a different route out of town, but got a little lost around Priory Marina before I found the main track. A few more signs would help.
I had less issues with the wind on the way back, but it was still hard work. When I got back to the centre of Sandy I got off and walked as my bum had had enough. I had plenty of time to walk up to the station and sit for a while before the train came. I did ride home from Arlesey Station, but I was done in. I expect I shall sleep well.
That cycle route is nice as you mostly avoid the roads and the views are pleasant, especially by the river. Wildlife spotted today included rabbits and a stoat that looked to have caught something to eat. I saw red kites too, but I see them all the time.
Ride free!
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If you could bear to ride the cycle path (which I think is on the pavement, isn't it?) from Arlesey Station/Henlow Bridge Lakes to Shefford along the A507, I believe you can pick up the Bunyan Trail to Bedford from Shefford. Never done it myself, but wouldn't mind e-biking out that way to check it out one day. https://www.britishpilgrimage.org/portfolio/john-bunyan-trail
Interesting. I've not seen that before, but could be up for trying it some time when I've built up my cycling muscles a bit more. I've never actually ridden all the way from Arlesey to Bedford. The 25 mile round trip on Sunday was enough for me at the moment.
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Sounds like a good ride especially as it avoided roads for the most part
That's a big plus for me.
Our roads around here are pretty safe and there are some pathways free of cars that connect us with places like Reading, Wokingham and further out.
There are a few branches of the cycle network around here. In some places there were marked areas for bikes on the roads on this route. I did not encounter really bad traffic anyway.
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You've burnt over 1600 calories, wow
So could anyone
Yup, anyone can do but needs some struggle 😉😄
37 km es bastante...
I know :)
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Cyclists may not consider it a long ride because they are used to it but it is a long ride to me
Didn’t you feel any back pain or body pain?
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