2017 On the road today

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by diegogarcia

55 miles around South Devon and Dartmoor today on the Madone 9. A bit grippy in the wind so deep section removed for box going up - 4850 feet. Nice to be out.

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diegogarcia wrote:55 miles around South Devon and Dartmoor today on the Madone 9. A bit grippy in the wind so deep section removed for box going up - 4850 feet. Nice to be out.


I will be visiting friends in your the Exeter area June 2-5 or so. Are there group rides in the area?

Thanks!

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How does that bag not rub your thighs? I have to cut the velcro seatpost strap off a small saddle bag to avoid rubbing, and I have very little fat on my body/legs, normal stance, average width hips etc. I guess it has something to do with the amount of saddle setback but you have a fair bit. :noidea: If I need to carry that much gear, I have to hire a following van :D

Anyway - good to see someone out on a big adventure.
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Haha that's just commuting to work. Easy way to knock out 95km :)

The backs of my legs just touch the bag at the bottom of the pedal stroke but its barely noticeable.
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beatle wrote:
diegogarcia wrote:55 miles around South Devon and Dartmoor today on the Madone 9. A bit grippy in the wind so deep section removed for box going up - 4850 feet. Nice to be out.


I will be visiting friends in your the Exeter area June 2-5 or so. Are there group rides in the area?

Thanks!


Exeter Wheelers and Mid Devon spring to mind. I moved here 4 years ago and ride alone on the whole. Where are you going to be based ?

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Dodging the April showers that have arrived in March :P Seemed like 4 different weather fronts every hour but some lovely sunshine inbetween!

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And last week in Broadchurch :wink:

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diegogarcia wrote:
beatle wrote:
diegogarcia wrote:55 miles around South Devon and Dartmoor today on the Madone 9. A bit grippy in the wind so deep section removed for box going up - 4850 feet. Nice to be out.


I will be visiting friends in your the Exeter area June 2-5 or so. Are there group rides in the area?

Thanks!


Exeter Wheelers and Mid Devon spring to mind. I moved here 4 years ago and ride alone on the whole. Where are you going to be based ?


Friends are right in Exmouth.

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commuting to work for the first time this year. great way to start the weekend :)

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First time this year?? [emoji79] oh, you missed soooo many beautiful mornings... [emoji12]
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Not the usual way back home frome the office. Some extra km today, calling friday special.
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Foehn kicking up a fuss today so might as well ride
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Those are some lovely but nasty clouds :wink:

What would you be doing with no foehn, do you fly?

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