David HembrowJun 20, 2024
Some of our bike rides over the last couple of days.
1. Collecting wood and other supplies for our continuing kitchen renovation project.
2. Taking some old metal to be recycled by a guy who lives at a nearby traveller camp.
3. Taking the old freezer to the recycling centre.
4. Picking up our grandchild from daycare.
#everydaycycling #BikeTooter #cycling #xtracycle #biketrailer #netherlands #cargobike #fietsen
Show threadDavid HembrowJul 15, 2024
After taking the old freezer to the recycling centre a couple of weeks ago it was the turn of our old oven today. The same 12(ish) km round trip, much of it using the same excellent smooth and direct cycle-path.
#cycling #BikeTooter #biketrailer #netherlands #assen #fietssnelweg
Show threadDavid HembrowJul 15, 2024

37.8 km/h. That was Tadej Pogacar's average speed for yesterday's tour stage.

I had the same average speed yesterday... But not for long. If I'd been able to keep it up for 200 km instead of just the 10 km distance between home and the start of our group ride, without a howling tail wind, and including climbing several of the Pyranees then perhaps I'd also be in France right now.

We can all dream, but I know of course that that was always way beyond my ability. Pro cycle racers are *astoundingly* strong.

Anyway, here are some photos from yesterday's 100 km ride with @twilwel and @TheoZw, which was carried out at a much more moderate and sociable average speed, including stops for lunch and other things, including visiting some mastodons.
#regel17 #cycling #BikeTooter #velomobile #mastodons

Show threadMike 🇬🇧 🇪🇺
@hembrow @twilwel @TheoZw
I stopped at the top of a climb today to gasp for oxygen. A passing cyclist asked if I was OK.
I shouted at him that "I ain't no Pogacar" his reply was "none of us are"!
Jul 15, 2024 at 3:58pmWeb