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Family Rides - Hinckley/ Earl Shilton & Barwell
Kev Raven 
| 21 Sep 06:52 |
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Joined: 20 Jan 2011 Posts: 6 Bike: My Profile | Hi there folks These cycle groups are all well and good. Groups of fit individuals, with the latest carbon fibre super lightweight bits of kit. Sorry to disappoint, enter reality I'm 45 and overweight. Usually cycling with my step kids in tow at W/Es to keep them entertained. Can usually get their mum out too on a Sunday. Often I'm so kitted up with the tools in my panniers, maps in the handlebar bag and towing either my stepdaughter's tag-a-long or the trailer. Do you now understand that anything over 10mph on the flat is a NO NO? I carry most of that kit, as often something can go wrong, even if its just a puncture. My other half hasn't had a ride unless she's had a flat. (Touch wood this has stopped since I fitted her a Kevlar tyre on the rear. What about a group that goes at the pace of the slowest member? I am at the moment trying to Wean my daughter from her tag-a-long. I have also nicked her stabilisers, doing the run along and let go routine. So far we are at the 10-12yard range, before she falls off. Why do kids let go of the bars and fall off at this stage? Its more logical to put feet down sureley!!! How about A kid friendly family group? Interested - drop me a line At the moment, I am trying to find out as much as I can about the NCN routes locally. Signed up to Sustrans website. I have all 6 Leicestershire cyclemaps, and a few from bordering authorities. Try Getting involved http://www.sustrans.org.uk/ |
| My Latest Route: Apr 2011 Barwell, Stokegolding, Stapleton Circuit | |
