Cross training, burgers and beer

[Shake-and-run]

Last night Katnap and TailChaser dug out their bikes and joined Mr Shakes and me on The Mad Goose Chase to Purity Brewing Co. Riding the 10 miles from home (a bit further for the Kats) through beautiful (if a little lumpy) countryside to the Brewery to indulge in beer and delicious burgers before cycling back again. Tailchaser has not been out on her bike for a while and as she has little legs and smaller wheels than anyone else, she had to work harder, but we made sure she was not left behind. The ride back has some lovely decents (we rode up them on the way out) and a short up that has a Strava segment called ‘The Billersley Wall’ . It’s not too bad, but being a segment has to be ridden at maximum effort! The Kats were sensible and took it steady, catching us up all cool and comfortable while we were gasping over our handlebars. We saw balloons, a fox and the beautiful moon on the way home. A magical evening. Thanks Kats for sharing it with us.

[Oldfloss Administrator]

That sounds just super! Well done everyone...'specially TailChaser ...little legs, maybe, but she can really move when running. Little pistons of energy xxx

[TailChaser Marathon in reply to Oldfloss]

😍

[Shake-and-run Half Marathon in reply to Oldfloss]

She sure can Floss! Didn’t stop her whingeing about it though! Tailchaser use to be an amazing cyclist, she has taken that little bike on the London to Brighton several times, she just out of practice that’s all!

[TailChaser Marathon]

Thank you for inviting us Shakes, it was a lovely evening. I’m a little saddle sore but it makes a change from all the usual running soreness! Fab beer, fab burgers and lovely company 😍

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon in reply to TailChaser]

So the hard hat whilst drinking is in case you quaff enough to fall over? Very wise precaution.

Wonderful happy pic and event.🙂

[TailChaser Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

I forgot to take it off 🤣

[Shake-and-run Half Marathon in reply to TailChaser]

we loved having your company and sharing the experience with you both. Sorry to hear you are saddle sore, clearly need more practice (or bum butter!!).

[TailChaser Marathon in reply to Shake-and-run]

“bum butter”??? 😳

[Shake-and-run Half Marathon in reply to TailChaser]

here you go !!

B butter

[TailChaser Marathon in reply to Shake-and-run]

😂😂😂

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

That beer looks just the business! Well done everyone 👏👍

I love that you saw balloons, a fox and the moon. It sounds like the title of a book 😍

[Shake-and-run Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

May be it is the effect of the beer or the fact that it is mainly down hill, but the ride home from the brewery is often magical. The events run until September. Later in the year it can be a bit dark on the way home and then you are distracted by owls that join you briefly along the country lanes.

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Ooh, that sounds a lot of fun - my kind of cross training 😍

[Shake-and-run Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

It was lovely Linda. Xx

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

what a wonderful way to spend a summer’s evening. Nice for you to do something where you can be in the lead too. 😂 🍻🍻🚴‍♀️🚴🚴‍♀️🚴🏻‍♂️

[Shake-and-run Half Marathon in reply to Dexy5]

thanks Dexy, I wasn’t in the lead as Mr Shakes is always keen. It was nice to share ‘my sport’ with my friends though, I hope they will ride with us again.

[TailChaser Marathon in reply to Shake-and-run]

I’ll need bigger wheels!

[Katnap Marathon]

Of course we will ride out again! Looking forward to it Shake-and-run 🐱👍