JRH Posted January 9, 2019 Posted January 9, 2019 Don't forget to reset your challenge scores to zero at the start of the 2019 challenge. Quote
Stu Posted January 9, 2019 Posted January 9, 2019 Don't forget to reset your challenge scores to zero at the start of the 2019 challenge. Bugger! I usually do this before the start but totally forgot! I'm sure those who have already got tags can re add them if I remove them all?Edit: removed all the old scores and updated the current ones Quote
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted January 9, 2019 Posted January 9, 2019 Oh yes forgot to do that!Collecting tags today caused great joy and great fear! Some of the roads were lovely and empty, one road between Taunton and the 303 was great- good tarmac completely empty, sun shining and good views followed by a series of completely unnecessary google map detours (shakes fist violently at that there Google) with a good dose of the steepest fear inducing decents and inclines down some muddy farm tracks that were made of gravel, sludge and potholes. If someone suggested I had a go at it it would have been a definite I should cocoa. On the upside me n 9T picked our way through it and I now have no fear off road!Here’s the lovely view from tag ‘Route 303’ There’s some lovely’s tags for the South West including the Sammy Miller museum. Quote
Tango Posted January 13, 2019 Posted January 13, 2019 60 mile round trip and get the 2 tags at the end.........actually rode past a Swan pub and a different White Hart without realising. . Lol.But, it was good to get out on the bikes.....a bit soggy to start off with......but it got better as we went along..... Quote
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted January 13, 2019 Posted January 13, 2019 60 mile round trip and get the 2 tags at the end.........actually rode past a Swan pub and a different White Hart without realising. . Lol.But, it was good to get out on the bikes.....a bit soggy to start off with......but it got better as we went along..... Did you fall foul of the darn google too or was it Tangoogle that failed? Quote
Tango Posted January 13, 2019 Posted January 13, 2019 60 mile round trip and get the 2 tags at the end.........actually rode past a Swan pub and a different White Hart without realising. . Lol.But, it was good to get out on the bikes.....a bit soggy to start off with......but it got better as we went along..... Did you fall foul of the darn google too or was it Tangoogle that failed? Tangoogle malfunction I'm afraid. ...... Quote
JRH Posted January 18, 2019 Posted January 18, 2019 [mention]Slowlycatchymonkey[/mention] fraid you are going to have to post you latest pics again re Haynes motor museum, and the museum piccies.Liked the DKW. Pity we lost the replies to the steam drives. Quote
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted January 18, 2019 Posted January 18, 2019 @Slowlycatchymonkey fraid you are going to have to post you latest pics again re Haynes motor museum, and the museum piccies.Liked the DKW. Pity we lost the replies to the steam drives. Heyho, lost the challenge pics and score too! Quote
mikestrivens Posted January 18, 2019 Posted January 18, 2019 Oh no! you will have to use it as an excuse for another ride out and do them again. Quote
Hoggs Posted January 18, 2019 Author Posted January 18, 2019 Hey guys hopefully you all still have your pictures if not I think it's only [mention]Slowlycatchymonkey[/mention] who we lost? and I did see them!! so you'll keep your extra 20 points Quote
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted January 18, 2019 Posted January 18, 2019 Hey guys hopefully you all still have your pictures if not I think it's only @Slowlycatchymonkey who we lost? and I did see them!! so you'll keep your extra 20 points I lost 50 points! but re-added them straight away cos I was unlikely to remember my score for more than 5 mins. Like you say there’s no point cheating! Quote
Hoggs Posted February 16, 2019 Author Posted February 16, 2019 [mention]fullscreenaging[/mention] saw your post about Willingham Woods - one Google street view did seem to show a sign but the other one didn't. It's been noted there is no sign and you can vouch authenticity of further taggers Quote
fullscreenaging Posted February 16, 2019 Posted February 16, 2019 @fullscreenaging saw your post about Willingham Woods - one Google street view did seem to show a sign but the other one didn't. It's been noted there is no sign and you can vouch authenticity of further taggers No problem There is an Easter Egg in my photos for you, but it’s very hard to see. I know it’s there and even I found it hard to spot. Keep an eye out for further photos of mine. I’ll try and make sure it’s clearer. Quote
Hoggs Posted February 17, 2019 Author Posted February 17, 2019 There is an Easter Egg in my photos for you, but it’s very hard to see. Haaaaa I zoomed in and see what you did theRe Quote
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted February 25, 2019 Posted February 25, 2019 Had a lovely ride out today 18 degrees in Bristol- I boiled in my sub zero suit until I unplugged and opened some vents!Lots of people milling about in the sunshine outside. A guy that took tag photos for me was getting his KTM fixed before he goes to Norway at the weekend after which he has a weekend in Spain on his bike. I made a new (unwelcome) friend in the biker cafe who plonked himself down next to me and proceeded to regale me with ummm not sure he was on about for quite some time! Apart from that it was a fine and dandy riding day. I’ve realised why my riding is smooth and enjoyable at the beginning of the ride and scrappy n disjointed at the end. SPEEEED. Quote
Guest Posted February 26, 2019 Posted February 26, 2019 I’ve realised why my riding is smooth and enjoyable at the beginning of the ride and scrappy n disjointed at the end. SPEEEED......Seriously, it's 'cos you are getting tired......just nature's way of letting you know it's time for a rest........listen to her. I've ignored her in the past, and found out that she wasn't lying...... But - where was the photo of the fabled BMW? I wanna see your new mudguards! Quote
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted February 26, 2019 Posted February 26, 2019 I’ve realised why my riding is smooth and enjoyable at the beginning of the ride and scrappy n disjointed at the end. SPEEEED......Seriously, it's 'cos you are getting tired......just nature's way of letting you know it's time for a rest........listen to her. I've ignored her in the past, and found out that she wasn't lying...... But - where was the photo of the fabled BMW? I wanna see your new mudguards! Aah yes the mudguards.... well I’m not sure how they haven’t been put on yet but somehow they haven’t and I can say I definitely need them, poor 9T is plastered Coincidentally I found the man to finish them today! Well I say found, I haven’t asked him yet but he’s highly recommended (by all accounts he’s such a lunatic people avoid him but he has an OCD about things being perfect and takes time over every job )It might be a rest thing, I’ll give it a go but I was suddenly aware after my speeds increased I’m not bringing it back down again when it’s no longer appropriate and kind of have the bit between my teeth on the more more MORE front. Stopping would probably fix that too!I consciously reduced my speed right down yesterday and hey presto better (safer) riding. It reminded me of when I was a kid and I’d get off the motorway and suddenly find myself approaching a roundabout too fast. Thought I would have recognised it but one thing I’ve noticed about a bike is it wants to go fast and speed is a lot more deceptive! Quote
Guest Posted February 26, 2019 Posted February 26, 2019 Yes you do get used to travelling faster......but the thing that always gives it away for me is that I can tell when the "polish" (only a few will appreciate that!) starts to go and I start to get a bit "scrappy". The ride doesn't flow as well. But don't fear.....practice makes perfect and as you put the miles in, the riding improves.......by October you will be a riding Goddess...... Quote
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted February 26, 2019 Posted February 26, 2019 Explain polish for the thickies? Quote
SometimesSansEngine Posted February 26, 2019 Posted February 26, 2019 Not lurching up and down like you're on a bucking horse Easy roll off, squeeze the brakes, slowly release the brakes and smoothly roll the throttle on etc Quote
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted February 26, 2019 Posted February 26, 2019 Ha ha I had concocted a story that there used to be something used as bike polish that went streaky at speed, not the rather more usual use of the word polish... I have been up since 4am, that’s my excuse and I’m sticking with it. Quote
SometimesSansEngine Posted February 26, 2019 Posted February 26, 2019 Well, if a placebo helps... Quote
fullscreenaging Posted February 27, 2019 Posted February 27, 2019 It could also mean you love the Adrenalin rush that riding a bike gives you and you are addicted to it You are a speed jumkie and you’re just gonna have to suck it up and get those skills improved Quote
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