From the Midlands

[Ferdinand]

I'm based in the Midlands, within about an hour's drive of the Peak District. We have some hills, though not as many as Derbyshire, and I can find 500m of climbing on a 10-15 mile route from home easily if I desire.

Currently looking at putting E-assist on a Boardman Hybrid.

My reasons are to be able to go a little further a little faster, and especially to do what I already do without becoming hot and sweaty on the way, wearing more normal clothes. And also to be able to get through dodgy sections of road more quickly and more closely match traffic speeds on the road.

My riding is recreational, utility, fitness, some commuting, and some touring.

Ferdinand

 

[timidtom]

You're not far from Juicy Bikes in Buxton. They offer trial rides and there's a handy supply of hills to play with ...

 

[Deleted member 4366]

Whereabout are you in the Midlands. If you're anywhere near Telford, you can try Saneagle's Boardman with Oxydrive kit. It goes like ** off a shovel and there's no resistance from the motor for unpowered pedalling and free-rolling. Send me a message if interested.

 

[Ferdinand]

Thanks for the replies.

I am a few miles north of Nottingham.

 

[Deleted member 4366]

Nottingham is northlands rather than midlands isn't it? It's nearly Scotland! You're still welcome to try ours if you want to come over - about 80 mi utes journey, I guess.

 

[Ferdinand]

Nottingham is northlands rather than midlands isn't it? It's nearly Scotland!

No. I despair. Let me try some geographical education.

Nottingham is the Midlands, although arguably they start at the Trent going North.

Anything South of Leicester is the South Midlands.

Birmingham is the Heart of England as the Tourist Board used to be called. Alternatively it is the Black Country iirc, "Beyond Tamworth" (former capital of Mercia), or "the Start of the South".

"South of Watford" actually refers to Watford Gap not Watford the suburb of London.

People in the North will explain that it starts somewhere inside the bank of fog you see from the M62. Except Harrogate, which is really part of Surrey.

And while we are at it, Wakefield Airport are "Robin Hood" thieves. Quite ironic really - steal the name of a famous thief for your airport.

Got it?

Regionalist? Moi?

You're still welcome to try ours if you want to come over - about 80 mi utes journey, I guess.

Tempted and it is a kind offer, but I may wait a few weeks while I do some reading.

Ferdinand
Who couldn't find a "can of worms" emoticon.

 

[Ferdinand]

You're not far from Juicy Bikes in Buxton. They offer trial rides and there's a handy supply of hills to play with ...

That looks like quite a nice morning's ride from here or somewhere a bit closer by car, and not as many hills as you might expect.

Ferdinand