Yesterday's ride turned out to be interesting to say the least.
Quite nice when I set off and tootled along the canal to Llangollen.
Valle Crucis Abbey
Climbed steadily to top the Horseshoe at 1367 Ft. By now it was cold.
Went down the old pass to the bottom of the valley and climbed up to the ford at World's End. I had my first mishap here and the bike went from under me as I crossed the ford; luckily I'd only just set off so it was about 5mph. Wet but no problemo.
Climbed slowly up to the moors to 1440 Ft where it was very cold. Decided to rush down off the wind blown top to get to warmer climes. (No pun). I'd just passed Hafod Farm when the road took a right, as I turned, the bike went from under me. At this point I was doing around 35 MPH. Not good. I ended up quite a way from the bike and quite a way from the road. As they say - it all happened in slow motion. I was really lucky. The road is so narrow I only had a little tarmac to scrape along before going over the edge. So, I've a little road rash and a painful back, shoulder, arm and thigh. Let's hope it doesn't develop into anything worse. So do be careful out there.
Finished Cycle: 10 Apr 2014 17:56:47
Route: Neo - Horseshoe Pass - Worlds End
Ride Link: http://cyclemeter.com/a9aa88fd4d59e387/Cycle-20140410-1358?r=e
Ride Time: 2:26:30
Stopped Time: 48:58
Distance: 31.50 miles
Average: 12.90 mph
Fastest Speed: 36.23 mph
Ascent: 3957 feet
Quite nice when I set off and tootled along the canal to Llangollen.
Valle Crucis Abbey
Climbed steadily to top the Horseshoe at 1367 Ft. By now it was cold.
Went down the old pass to the bottom of the valley and climbed up to the ford at World's End. I had my first mishap here and the bike went from under me as I crossed the ford; luckily I'd only just set off so it was about 5mph. Wet but no problemo.
Climbed slowly up to the moors to 1440 Ft where it was very cold. Decided to rush down off the wind blown top to get to warmer climes. (No pun). I'd just passed Hafod Farm when the road took a right, as I turned, the bike went from under me. At this point I was doing around 35 MPH. Not good. I ended up quite a way from the bike and quite a way from the road. As they say - it all happened in slow motion. I was really lucky. The road is so narrow I only had a little tarmac to scrape along before going over the edge. So, I've a little road rash and a painful back, shoulder, arm and thigh. Let's hope it doesn't develop into anything worse. So do be careful out there.
Finished Cycle: 10 Apr 2014 17:56:47
Route: Neo - Horseshoe Pass - Worlds End
Ride Link: http://cyclemeter.com/a9aa88fd4d59e387/Cycle-20140410-1358?r=e
Ride Time: 2:26:30
Stopped Time: 48:58
Distance: 31.50 miles
Average: 12.90 mph
Fastest Speed: 36.23 mph
Ascent: 3957 feet
