Bike Ride: Abbey North Route

10 km, 6.26 miles - 31 mins.

Cycle out to the Abbey, turn right, head north on the A road, up some slight hills and under the main motorway bridge.

Turn right into the Village, and through the main road, severe climb up back under the motorway bridge.

First bike ride since April, have been concentrating on the walk runs. Still I did this in better time than previously.

Bike ride: Solent Route

12.5 miles, 20.2 km, time 62 minutes

This is my longest route that I have not completed in a few years, probably as many as 5 years. It goes to the next town then across the front of the Solent. A pretty flat route so one for higher average speeds. Interestingly I thought it was a longer route than 12 miles as it always felt more tiring. But today was good conditions not too hot and not too windy to avoid making the front a hard cycle.

Bike Ride: Village Long Route

10.5 miles, 17 km, time 55 mins.

At long last the return to the longer village route, out toward the village, up the steep hill, then a detour around the back of the industrial estates down through the much modified Hunts Pond road.

Then rejoining the medium route, back through the village and returning home through Peak Lane.

A couple of extra miles over the medium route and completed in just under an hour.

Bike Ride: Abbey Route

My shortest route 3.80 miles, 6.12 km, time 20 minutes

Round the back of the abbey and then the steep hill back toward home. The hill is really tiring and takes a lot of effort to climb even in low gear.

Bike: Village Short Route

Bit of a gap between rides this, so just the short route.

6.4 miles, 10.3 km, time 32 mins.

This is my short village route, that skirts around the outside but still uses the Peak Lane route home.

The time was good despite not having ridden for a while.

Bike Ride: Village Medium Route

8.5 miles, 13.6 km, time 48 mins.

The medium route, with the steep hill before cycling down to the village, and returning through Peak Lane. The hill did not feel too bad, and I got round in a good time.

Bike Ride: Village Short Route

Second bike ride this year - much better temperatures than the first ride.

6.4 miles, 10.3 km, time 37 mins.

This is my short village route, that skirts around the outside but still uses the Peak Lane route home.

Better time than the first ride.

Bike Ride: Village Short Route

First bike ride this year - cold this morning about 2 degrees and a little icy.

6.4 miles, 10.3 km, time 40 mins.

This is my short village route, that skirts around the outside but still uses the Peak Lane route home.

Felt fine cycling although some gear selection problems, did not really push on the faster segments along Peak Lane.

Bike ride: Village Short Route

Keeping my bike riding going, only the village short route:

6.4 miles, 10.3 km, time 34 mins.

Quite windy today and not easy to go fast on the exposed peak lane.

Bike Ride: Village Medium Route

8.5 miles, 13.6 km, time 45 mins.

The medium route, with the steep hill before cycling down to the village, and returning through Peak Lane. The hill did not feel too bad, and I got round in a good time.

Bike Ride: Village Short Route

First bike ride since May, but that is because the walk/run has been taking priority.

6.4 miles, 10.3 km, time 32 mins.

This is my short village route, that skirts around the outside but still uses the Peak Lane route home.

Bike ride: Abbey North Route

Fourth ride, 9.18 km, 5.71 miles - around 35 mins.

Cycle out to the Abbey, turn right, head north on the A road, up some slight hills and under the main motorway bridge.

Turn right into the Village, and through the main road, severe climb up back under the motorway bridge.

A good route, slightly isolated but with some great scenery.

Bike ride: Village Short Route

Third ride, 6.4 miles, 10.3 km, time 32 mins.

This is my short village route, that skirts around the outside but still uses the Peak Lane route home. Measuring it out I was surprised how long it still is. A good short route for when the weather conditions are not so good.

Bike Ride: Village Medium Route

Second ride, 8.5 miles, 13.6 km, time 45 mins.

Longer distance this time, typical of the ride I would always do. Head out west up the hill, back into the village down a steep hill, cut through to the back of town along Peak Lane. A good mix of flat and hills. The initial hill is always tough going, and heading out of the village has a short steep climb.

Bike working ok, gears may need some fine tuning but rode well.

Bike Ride: Abbey Route

First bike ride of the year, 4 miles, 6.45 km.

I got my bike up and ready last weekend, sorted out the brake adjustment, and made sure it was all in good order (amazing how much difference it makes).

Went for the ride this morning, round the back of the abbey and then the steep hill back toward home. This is my shortest route, just to make sure it all is running ok.