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Jun 4, 2020 20:05:14 GMT
Post by robt on Jun 4, 2020 20:05:14 GMT
I use MapMyRide to track my rides - it's free to do that, but I've never used it to plan a route. Not sure if you can do that in the free version - they seem to have been whittling away at what you can do for free. robt uses the app quite a lot - he probably knows. Hello, John! Long time no see! I have a Map my Ride subscription account ($29.99 p.a.) and am able to access the "Create Route" function, which is where I mapped the routes for DFRs 4, 5 & 6. I find it quite intuitive. It looks like you need to set up a user account to be able to access the mapping function, but I don't know whether it's available to free account holders. Once completed, routes can be extracted as GPS files and transferred between devices. I have been using Strava in parallel with Map my Ride for the last couple of years, and see that Strava is now moving most of its desirable features to be available only to subscribing users (can't blame them, really). I also use (free) ridewithgps, mostly to print paper copies of routes, but don't find the mapping function as easy as Map my Ride, though that may be down to familiarity. Also free is AllTrails, but I've no experience mapping with that.
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Jun 4, 2020 20:58:40 GMT
Post by brianbutler on Jun 4, 2020 20:58:40 GMT
I use RideWithGPS with a paid subscription ($80/year). I use the planning feature quite a lot to create breadcrumb routes for my Garmin Edge 200. It does not show roads or provide turn instructions but the breadcrumb trace makes it fairly obvious where to turn - and the battery lasts a week between recharges. I record my rides with the RideWithGPS app on my phone - just click "Go Ride" to start and then "Save" when I'm done.
Brian
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Jun 4, 2020 21:34:37 GMT
Post by franco on Jun 4, 2020 21:34:37 GMT
Had a look at a few, Cycle Travel will probably work for my needs and it’s free.
My knowledge of the surrounding area is very good due to my job working in different locations, just need to find the odd lane that links places up sometimes. So I refuse to subscribe to something I won’t hardly use.
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Jun 5, 2020 12:40:02 GMT
Post by Jem on Jun 5, 2020 12:40:02 GMT
I usually use Cyclemeter to record a ride and it's good, but map with Kamoot which is more of a hiking app but does the job. Both on iPhone.
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Jun 5, 2020 13:00:11 GMT
Post by brianbutler on Jun 5, 2020 13:00:11 GMT
How about the first Sunday in July for the IVDFR (International Virtual Death Fork Rally, aka DFR8)? We could all be on the road at once with the following start time frame:
UK - 9:00 AM US West Coast - 5:00 PM
I'm not pushing anything, just a suggestion to get things rolling.
Brian
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Post by whippet on Jun 5, 2020 16:45:56 GMT
I’ll give this a go. I’m sure I can fit a can of pale ale in my saddlebag to make it a proper DFR. Drinking it at 9:00am might be a chore though.
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Jun 5, 2020 17:10:47 GMT
Post by wheelson on Jun 5, 2020 17:10:47 GMT
That date could possibly work, in fact it might be ideal considering I have a 12 hour drive the day before, returning from our vacation and in desperate need of leg-stretching and fresh air. I need to finish up my death fork bike, the pseudo-Supa with the Type 3 DF. I would probably do my ride on the local Five Star rail trail or on the Great Allegheny Passage trail. There's a nice little pub/restaurant at the GAP entrance nearest me, normally a Yeungling ale (oldest operating brewery in the USA)for me, but perhaps something more British to fit the day, the stouter the better. Recommendations? A starting time of 2PM, Eastern Standard USA makes a cold one sound quite appealing. Best, John "wheelson" Wilson Western Pennsylvania USA
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Jun 5, 2020 17:28:14 GMT
Post by cusqueno on Jun 5, 2020 17:28:14 GMT
I'd go with the first Sunday in July, which would be the 5th. But perhaps friends from the US might be a bit tired after celebrating the 4th?
As Pacific Daylight Time is eight hours and EST five hours behind British Summer Time, my suggestion of a mass start seems impractical. The best we could aim for is a bit of overlap on the same day I think.
For what it's worth, there's an outside chance in the UK that campsites, hotels, B&Bs & self-catering holiday homes might be allowed to re-open from 4 July.
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robt
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Jun 5, 2020 18:29:40 GMT
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Post by robt on Jun 5, 2020 18:29:40 GMT
I’ll give this a go. I’m sure I can fit a can of pale ale in my saddlebag to make it a proper DFR. Drinking it at 9:00am might be a chore though. I could probably get to somewhere near Reading by 9:00am on Saturday 5th July*. Cusqueno might also be able to extract himself from Central London. Any thoughts on a start point? *I’m available on 5th July, as my planned weekend trip to the Le Mans Classic has been cancelled due to travel restrictions .
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Jun 5, 2020 20:17:43 GMT
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Post by whippet on Jun 5, 2020 20:17:43 GMT
That would be awesome if it could work out. I am currently booked to go away to a campsite that weekend, however this presumes the government lifts restrictions on doing this a few days before. Not guaranteed.
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Jun 5, 2020 20:41:50 GMT
Post by brianbutler on Jun 5, 2020 20:41:50 GMT
I'd go with the first Sunday in July, which would be the 5th. But perhaps friends from the US might be a bit tired after celebrating the 4th? As Pacific Daylight Time is eight hours and EST five hours behind British Summer Time, my suggestion of a mass start seems impractical. The best we could aim for is a bit of overlap on the same day I think. For what it's worth, there's an outside chance in the UK that campsites, hotels, B&Bs & self-catering holiday homes might be allowed to re-open from 4 July. I am in Eastern Daylight Time, so 5 hours behind British Summer Time. I mentioned Pacific time in case there are west coast riders interested. I hadn't thought about it being July 4th weekend, so maybe the following Sunday, July 12 would be better for everyone. It does not matter to me. I think Massachusetts will still be in the beginning phases of emerging from Covid-19 restrictions. Even then I plan to impose some restrictions on myself instead of yielding to wishful thinking.
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Jun 5, 2020 21:07:39 GMT
Post by Jem on Jun 5, 2020 21:07:39 GMT
Thanks for getting ball rolling Rob - sounds good to me. Do you mean we all ride at same time but in our respective areas?
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robt
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Jun 5, 2020 21:30:58 GMT
Post by robt on Jun 5, 2020 21:30:58 GMT
Thanks for getting ball rolling Rob - sounds good to me. Do you mean we all ride at same time but in our respective areas? I think that's Cusqueno's idea, which would allow more people to participate in the event without having to travel far, or to cross oceans & continents. My suggestion to Kev was that if a few of us were planning to ride in parts of the country that aren't hundreds of miles apart, we might be able to form small local clusters. We would stay suitably socially distanced while riding, of course! It would certainly make for an entertaining photo gallery for the day. Whose Viscount could be photographed against the most scenic backdrop?
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Jun 6, 2020 10:56:40 GMT
Post by Jem on Jun 6, 2020 10:56:40 GMT
Thanks for getting ball rolling Rob - sounds good to me. Do you mean we all ride at same time but in our respective areas? I think that's Cusqueno's idea, which would allow more people to participate in the event without having to travel far, or to cross oceans & continents. My suggestion to Kev was that if a few of us were planning to ride in parts of the country that aren't hundreds of miles apart, we might be able to form small local clusters. We would stay suitably socially distanced while riding, of course! It would certainly make for an entertaining photo gallery for the day. Whose Viscount could be photographed against the most scenic backdrop? Love it!
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Jun 6, 2020 13:18:22 GMT
Post by franco on Jun 6, 2020 13:18:22 GMT
This sounds good and thanks to those getting the ball rolling. Any of those dates would suit me, better get some practice in as well, it’s been a while since I’ve done 25 miles.
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Jun 6, 2020 13:53:16 GMT
Post by brianbutler on Jun 6, 2020 13:53:16 GMT
Let's do July 12 to keep it away from 4th of July and also to allow an extra week for training, bike preparation, and more lifting of restrictions. I really like the idea of submitting our best photos.
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Jun 6, 2020 14:36:52 GMT
Post by Jem on Jun 6, 2020 14:36:52 GMT
Let's do July 12 to keep it away from 4th of July and also to allow an extra week for training, bike preparation, and more lifting of restrictions. I really like the idea of submitting our best photos. Thumbs up
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Jun 6, 2020 15:06:40 GMT
Post by triitout on Jun 6, 2020 15:06:40 GMT
Count me in. Either weekend works for me. Looking forward to all the good pics.
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Jun 7, 2020 6:06:38 GMT
Post by velocipete on Jun 7, 2020 6:06:38 GMT
I'll give it a go,date dependent on the weather of course.I might even pop over to where Kev and the boys are riding. Cheers, Pete.
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Jun 9, 2020 1:11:16 GMT
Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2020 1:11:16 GMT
Count me in on the east coast USA DFR! I could even venture out to Wethersfield and socially distance-draft Tom Brown on his Viscount.
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Jun 9, 2020 3:37:59 GMT
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Post by rmw on Jun 9, 2020 3:37:59 GMT
Oh hello. I’ll put it in my diary. Likely won’t venture far from home but I’ll venture out.
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Jun 10, 2020 15:26:34 GMT
Post by cusqueno on Jun 10, 2020 15:26:34 GMT
Worth noting the advice from Cycling UK (dated 5 June) on what is allowed under lock down rulesIt seems that a maximum of six people can cycle together, keeping 2m apart, if they are from different households. You can drive (alone or with other members of the same household) as far as you like in order to cycle and cycle as far as you like (or are able!). The rules for Scotland, Wales and NI are slightly different and are also given in the CUK article. I don't think it is 100% clear about how the numbers stack up for the English rules. The number of people if they all come from one household is not limited, but if (for example) two people come from one household, does that mean they can meet up with a further five people from other households, or only four? The rules in Scotland are clearer but more restrictive - a maximum of eight people from one or two households only per day. For the purposes of DFR8, this would mean that in England a small group ride, observing social distancing, is currently possible, with people driving individually to the starting point if necessary - no giving lifts to people out with your household. Assuming there is no change before 12 July.
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Jun 14, 2020 22:22:25 GMT
Post by franco on Jun 14, 2020 22:22:25 GMT
I’ve been working on a route for this, a bit of a slog on the climbs with 28T max on the rear but getting there. Funny the other day, one of the Carbon lads went by me on a climb spinning away, he spoke and was sound.
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Jun 22, 2020 1:38:31 GMT
Post by brianbutler on Jun 22, 2020 1:38:31 GMT
A while back I mentioned time zones, saying 9:00 AM in the UK was 2:00 PM in the eastern US. Of course that is backwards. What time do UK riders expect to be on the road on July 12? If it's noon or later I'll try to be on at the same time. Otherwise, let's not coordinate times and just compare notes (and photos) later.
Brian
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Jul 5, 2020 18:30:06 GMT
Post by franco on Jul 5, 2020 18:30:06 GMT
Could be difficult to coordinate everyone so I think I’ll be heading out just after noon next Sunday as I normally would.
Are people posting their routes as well as any interesting bike pictures? I don’t want to unnecessarily photobomb the thread and can’t see a spoiler option in the toolbar.
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Jul 5, 2020 19:59:01 GMT
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Post by whippet on Jul 5, 2020 19:59:01 GMT
Apologies, but I’m away in Porlock on the 12th so won’t be able to meet up. Sorry :-(
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Jul 6, 2020 8:34:31 GMT
Post by cusqueno on Jul 6, 2020 8:34:31 GMT
Apologies, but I’m away in Porlock on the 12th so won’t be able to meet up. Sorry :-( Those men from Porlock are always interrupting things!
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robt
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Jul 6, 2020 9:07:26 GMT
Post by robt on Jul 6, 2020 9:07:26 GMT
Apologies, but I’m away in Porlock on the 12th so won’t be able to meet up. Sorry :-( My wife, my brother and I will be taking a spin around the Solihull/Warwickshire border (probably a bit a bit like this) some time on Sunday. If anyone else happens to be in the area, we'll be happy to tie up for a socially-distanced ride and, possibly, a pub lunch. Our planned route is copied from the Tommy Godwin Challenge event, due to run on 20th September, in aid of the local Marie Curie Hospice. Best wishes for your trip to Porlock, Kev! Go easy on the cider.
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Jul 6, 2020 9:12:14 GMT
Post by Jem on Jul 6, 2020 9:12:14 GMT
Kev- check your brakes before you go down Porlock Hill haha. Back in the day of 'analogue' cars , I couldn't understand where the smell of burning was coming from after going down there. Have a great time
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Jul 6, 2020 10:05:31 GMT
Post by cusqueno on Jul 6, 2020 10:05:31 GMT
A southern ride is being organised on Facebook - search for the 'Viscount spin out south'. However, due to availabilities it will be on Saturday 11 July. Likely to be flattish around the Emsworth - Bosham area (near Portsmouth/Chichester).
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