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over a year ago
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Hi any cyclist on here, has anyone ever gone on a social cycle...  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Yes quite a few of us on here.
Club rider myself |
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Cyclist here too altho I go it alone  |
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Leisurely cyclist here.... Take my bike to the coast for a safe ride, although it has been a few years now :-/ |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Hi any cyclist on here, has anyone ever gone on a social cycle... "
theres an otley social cycle, run by the club but you dont have to be a member to go.
Never tried it though |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Yeah i was just thinking as its a good way to meet new people and keep fit, i love my bike but not many people around for me to ride with!! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I've been known to do a little bit |
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By *heOwlMan
over a year ago
Altrincham |
To and from work every day and occasionaly out into the countryside on weekends. Always on my own. |
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Yes
Have ridden with 2 from here
Both TVs
One rides fully in male mode, also run with him & his partner - who knows how we know each other (a real girl)
The other will wear a basque as a 'base layer', with small padded boobs, while riding!!
Like you, l'd like to meet up with more for rides, & possible fun (TVs only though) |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'm known to peddle a few miles here n there  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Peddle a bit here too, out tomorrow on a Christmas ride dressed as a reindeer. Looking like it might turn in to a 100k ride too, I'm going to ache! |
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Rode out yesterday, for about 40-50 miles
Just off out again (days off)
Pity l know l won't come across any TVs driving round (damn!, would love to do so) |
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Aye, fairly new cyclist here (there's another thread running nearby and one that got full).
Since starting, we've discovered quite a few people in our street do too, so we've got a little club going now! |
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Commuter cyclist here but even then there's a somewhat social element when you see the same people going the other way and let on usually on the cycle routes though |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Mostly a computer here, I do go for the odd fun ride now and then too |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I go everywhere by bike, and enjoy riding the many trails up here,I like taking a tent sometimes jump a train and ride home from wherever
I met a guy on here and we ended up camping in halwhistle and riding home the next day 
you meet some great ppl along the way |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Relaxed cyclist here, hoping to join a local club when I get sorted |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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anywhere nice?
gale force wind forecast here  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Apart from cycling along the sea front, I am not a big cyclist. Although I am signed up for the London to Brighton this year. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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good luck to Bradley wiggins  |
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Good luck to Sir Brad Wiggins in the world hour record ride tonight!.
What TV channels are showing the ride live?,any ideas?.
I predict a 53.68 kms ride,what are your predictions?.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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At least 54 probably 55 |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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He's gonna put it out of any other mortals reach me thinks. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Peter Kennaugh did brilliantly as well in the Critérium du Dauphiné.
Hope Wiggo achieves the record too. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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go go go wiggo |
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- Sky Sports 2/2HD
- www.skysports.com (free live stream, UK only)
- The Sky Sports App (free live stream, UK only)
- Sky Sports' YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/user/SkySportsOfficial, free live stream, UK only)
- Freeview channel PICK (replacing the regular programming)
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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pick channel 11 |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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he's not even sweating think its in the bag woop woop |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Fabulous ride!,Done great Bradley!. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Run out of superlatives to describe a superhuman feat. And barely looked like he broke a sweat 
What an achievement, one that will stand in the record books for quite a while I feel. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Great day for Britain all round,Pete kennaugh won first stage of dauphine |
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I ride quite a bit. Anything between 20-60 miles. Will always try and do 3 or 4 80 mile rides a month. Depends on the mood and weather! |
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For me I wish they kept the original rules for the hour record, as so many greats have been denied the actual record from their attempts on a non standard bike. |
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Just commuting I do about 36 miles a week, then going out for rides on top of that. |
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"Hi any cyclist on here, has anyone ever gone on a social cycle... "
Do you mean a period? I think most of the females have. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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anyone following Steve Abraham's attempt to beat tom Godwin's year long TT! tom set a record of 75065 miles covered in a year! Steve's mileage stands at 23960 today you can follow his routes on strava ect,or give him a wave if you see him about  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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anyone out today |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"anyone following Steve Abraham's attempt to beat tom Godwin's year long TT! tom set a record of 75065 miles covered in a year! Steve's mileage stands at 23960 today you can follow his routes on strava ect,or give him a wave if you see him about "
What's more incredible is he's been hospitalised with a broken ankle during his attempt.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"anyone following Steve Abraham's attempt to beat tom Godwin's year long TT! tom set a record of 75065 miles covered in a year! Steve's mileage stands at 23960 today you can follow his routes on strava ect,or give him a wave if you see him about
What's more incredible is he's been hospitalised with a broken ankle during his attempt.
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and then did a TT on his trike both incredible men hats off to both
I like the way tom didn't stop at 12months and kept going  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Cyclist here too xx a lady cycling buddy would be hot! Lycra optional but appreciated |
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Should be out & about to tomorrow north of Pontefract
Possibly out around Wakefield area this afternoon too |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I have been asked to meet just for cycling, not been able to find the extra time yet though |
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Usually go it alone in London, not really met anyone who wants to go for a long ride ?? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Completed my first sportive at the weekend! And got a gold. Very chuffed! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I cycle around 30 miles a day, not through choice though, I'm a reluctant cyclist |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Usually go it alone in London, not really met anyone who wants to go for a long ride ??"
sky ride have a site with local rides and riders looking for buddy's, It's for people of all abilities! Google sky ride and your area |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I cycle all the time and do sportives of 100 miles plus. I would like to find someone near to Slough to have a ride and some fun with. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Completed my first sportive at the weekend! And got a gold. Very chuffed! "
Weldone glad you enjoyed it |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Completed my first sportive at the weekend! And got a gold. Very chuffed!
Weldone glad you enjoyed it "
Thanks mate! My first ever medal! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Completed my first sportive at the weekend! And got a gold. Very chuffed!
Weldone glad you enjoyed it
Thanks mate! My first ever medal! "
the first of many! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I cycle around 30 miles a day, not through choice though, I'm a reluctant cyclist "
bet you enjoy it really |
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"Should be out & about to tomorrow north of Pontefract
Possibly out around Wakefield area this afternoon too"
Ditto tomorrow too
Anyone else out?? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Big cyclist back in my late teens early 20's, just got my bike back on the road that I built the frame on. It should give me the kick for next year to get off my arse and ride. |
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Sorry, wrong swipe of finger
Should be;
New (road) bike bought |
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Hope to be out tomorrow & Friday |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I've just put A Sram 1x10 on my mountain bike, it shifts really nicely |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Must say you don't see many commuting cyclist during the winter months, just myself and a few other hardened goers. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'm out every day |
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Barely stopped, all year round, for 25+ years |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'm doing the Wiggle Dragon ride next June. 226km around the Welsh Hills. Has anyone done this before? |
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Seeing as we filled up the other thread, there's space here
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For the ladies who ride, the TVs who would like to do so, & the men who would like to see either group ride inheels
I give you SPD heels (l like the black peep-toe)
A 'LOOK' cleat may require a wider fitting shoe?
http://www.visualnews.com/2013/10/10/bringing-sexy-back-biking-high-heeled-biking-shoes/
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"Must say you don't see many commuting cyclist during the winter months, just myself and a few other hardened goers."
Every day of the year for me, regardless of weather. |
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Fair weather cyclists here. Will hopefully get out sometime in April |
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There are also SIDI varients, if you google
'Sidi high heels'
They're my shoe of choice, even if not as heels..... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I cycle around 30 miles a day, not through choice though, I'm a reluctant cyclist
bet you enjoy it really "
Can be shit
I do community nursing as I don't drive I cycle round my calls, lovely in the summer being out and about in the sun. wasn't so good last night when it started to snow  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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We are both cyclist here, in fact my new bike arrives today, I am just tracking the parcel like a kid tracks father Christmas, |
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By *ave65Man
over a year ago
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I like to get out when I can and if the weather gd ride rd and mtb but not met anyone to ride with |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Yup but no, had a few offers from other cyclists but too damn cold, although I did cycle to work this morning in the bloody hale storm we had  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Must say you don't see many commuting cyclist during the winter months, just myself and a few other hardened goers.
Every day of the year for me, regardless of weather."
3-4 days a week for me. Try to avoid heavy rain, fog or ice. Having a winter bike with mudguards has made this winter quire enjoyable so far. Had 4 layers on this morning and was quite toasty! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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summertime I,ll get my bike out definitely, I love it, and its good for tightening the butt area  |
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"Must say you don't see many commuting cyclist during the winter months, just myself and a few other hardened goers.
Every day of the year for me, regardless of weather.
3-4 days a week for me. Try to avoid heavy rain, fog or ice. Having a winter bike with mudguards has made this winter quire enjoyable so far. Had 4 layers on this morning and was quite toasty!"
My commute is only 3 miles so I've no excuse not to ride it. Its simply the easiest option for me. |
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"Must say you don't see many commuting cyclist during the winter months, just myself and a few other hardened goers.
Every day of the year for me, regardless of weather."
It's year round for me too, but alternated with running
Mudguards stay on the commuter year-round (one of the Ribble 'blue' aluminium wjnter frames)
Been commuting by bike for 25years plus, but only running for about past 10 |
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I have six bicycles. I fell off one on the ice this morning |
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"Must say you don't see many commuting cyclist during the winter months, just myself and a few other hardened goers.
Every day of the year for me, regardless of weather.
It's year round for me too, but alternated with running
Mudguards stay on the commuter year-round (one of the Ribble 'blue' aluminium wjnter frames)
Been commuting by bike for 25years plus, but only running for about past 10"
Wish I could run, would be a lot cheaper!
Unfortunately a version of muscular dystrophy put paid to that idea, doesn't affect cycling though. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I have six bicycles. I fell off one on the ice this morning "
You're unhurt I hope??
My back tyre slide out a few times on my ride to work but I do always slow it down a bit in this weather and ride my hybrid rather than my roadies which have the slicker gatorskin tyres on them. |
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"Hi any cyclist on here, has anyone ever gone on a social cycle... "
There is a very sociable cycling photo on my profile...
Janet xxxxxx |
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Fine ta! Saved by my badass gloves and my well padded hips. I had knobbly tyres on but I turned right into a sheet of ice. It was a comedy fall, as most of mine are. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Much as I love cycling and I do it pretty much everyday the one thing I won't even consider is snow and severe iciness. I saw a pretty nasty accident where a nurse come off her bike in the snow a couple of years ago and i went over to get her up out of the middle of the carriage way on a main road.
Turned out there was thick ice under a couple of inches of slushy snow and her wheel slid out and hit a kerb.
I get really cranky and pissed off when I don't get out in the saddle but I'm a firm believer also in the saying "live to fight another day". |
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By *heOwlMan
over a year ago
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Comute 8 miles to and from work all year, regardless of the weather.
Biggest risk I face with ice and/or snow, would be sliding into the canal, so not really a concern. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Used to cycle a fair bit. Regularly did a century ride once a week sometimes twice. |
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"I have six bicycles. I fell off one on the ice this morning "
Glad you're ok! Er.. not sure how to say this but I think I might follow you on twitter..?? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Must say you don't see many commuting cyclist during the winter months, just myself and a few other hardened goers.
Every day of the year for me, regardless of weather.
3-4 days a week for me. Try to avoid heavy rain, fog or ice. Having a winter bike with mudguards has made this winter quire enjoyable so far. Had 4 layers on this morning and was quite toasty!
My commute is only 3 miles so I've no excuse not to ride it. Its simply the easiest option for me."
same here, It's easier and qwicker that the bus |
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Last nights ride home was slightly interesting
There were a couple of places, where snow (but very little of it) had been blown across road, by the wind, hiding the potholes
No issues though, barely a slip, even on '23' section tyres |
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"Last nights ride home was slightly interesting
There were a couple of places, where snow (but very little of it) had been blown across road, by the wind, hiding the potholes
No issues though, barely a slip, even on '23' section tyres"
I run 23c Victoria Rubino Pro's on my 'best' road bike but thinking about stepping up to 25c for improved protection for my expensive rims. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Snows going away up here the trails are slippy though,  I'm still looking for a cheep mtn bike as the one i was going to buy had to many probs, |
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"run 23c Victoria Rubino Pro's on my 'best' road bike but thinking about stepping up to 25c for improved protection for my expensive rims."
I had Rubino on my work bike (ie; all year rounder/'do everything') in a '23', as the blue Ribbles won't take fatter carcasses, not even '25'!
Now it has Schwalbe Lugano on
My new best bike; a Ribble Gran-Fondo (with 11-speed Ultegra, & Ritchey WCS bars, stem, seat-pin, Ultegra wheels) has Schwalbe 'One' tyres
Now l have a full carbon Ridley, surplus to requirements |
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Sara
What a great pity, you're the wrong side of the Pennines, l'm sure we could have managed a few rides together
(that's if you ever meet people in your male persona?) |
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"Sara
What a great pity, you're the wrong side of the Pennines, l'm sure we could have managed a few rides together
(that's if you ever meet people in your male persona?)"
Well, I don't ride in a PVC skirt that's for sure!
My bike is best described as being set up for long distance/audax rides so all rounder tyres are what I aim for. Something supple enough that I have speed plus grip, but tough enough I'm not left with a shredded tyre 80 miles from home. |
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I know (presumed, anyway!) that you didn't wear a PVC skirt to ride - maybe by special arrangement though!?!
But, then again, l'll presume you know in what way l meant it..... |
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"I know (presumed, anyway!) that you didn't wear a PVC skirt to ride - maybe by special arrangement though!?!
But, then again, l'll presume you know in what way l meant it..... "
If I can find SPD-SL high heels I may just consider it
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Iv been oot today on my hybrid and it was freezing n abit slippy and the cyclelane had not been cleared
Glad tobe back home as it's getting frosty n misty now |
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If I can find SPD-SL high heels I may just consider it
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Google image them.....
I found SIDI heels |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Must say you don't see many commuting cyclist during the winter months, just myself and a few other hardened goers.
Every day of the year for me, regardless of weather."
Same here. Daily commute of 15 to 35 miles. Long rides at the weekend |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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So my new bike came Friday and its done nothing but snow |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Can't believe there's a thread on here where people are discussing 23 or 25mm tyres?
I normally visit FAB when I'm bored of cycling websites, so this is blurring my interests!
By the way, 25mm all the time, much better grip, rolling resistance and comfort. But this time of year I'm normally out on the cx bike! |
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"Can't believe there's a thread on here where people are discussing 23 or 25mm tyres? "
Takes allsorts!!!!!
'23' on my top 3 road bikes
'20' on my old commuter, demoted 'best bike', when l bought my Ridley (now demoted itself, & in storage!)
"I normally visit FAB when I'm bored of cycling websites, so this is blurring my interests!"
Now you'll be trying to place us all, on various cycling forums, or wondering if we're on here, when you see other cyclists when you're out
"By the way, 25mm all the time, much better grip, rolling resistance and comfort. But this time of year I'm normally out on the cx bike!"
I guess so, but l find it all dependant on riders weight/riding style?
I think l ride pretty lightly (for want of an expression), l used to race MTB on 1.5" tyres, & that was without suspension
My CX is hanging up in garage, was just put back after last CX race
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Yeah, funny old world isn't it?
I'm a Ridley man, a road bike and cx bike, can't beat 'em!
I was cx racing this weekend as well, probably out tonight after work as well along some great areas for dogging! Although, I'm normally too focused on the riding to think about sex!! |
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By *igc245Man
over a year ago
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MTB and road here. Love to get out on both and would love to meet others for a ride.
Had a brilliant ride in the snow Saturday up in the peak district. |
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By *igc245Man
over a year ago
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It was minus 2 last night in Sherwood pines. Could see everything freezing more as we rode round including our camelbak tubes lol. Good ride though enjoyed it. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Love the cycling been out of it a couple of years. But just got back to the gym in preparation for Spring if anyone in hull fancies it?? |
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"MTB and road here. Love to get out on both and would love to meet others for a ride.
Had a brilliant ride in the snow Saturday up in the peak district. "
Looked quite good down there, from what l saw, in paper/social media
Photo of Kinder Downfall frozen solid, on front page of Yorkshire Post this morning |
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By *igc245Man
over a year ago
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It was brilliant with plenty of snow, just a few big ice patches to catch you out which weren't so good lol |
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"It was brilliant with plenty of snow, just a few big ice patches to catch you out which weren't so good lol"
Been there, done it, be it commuting, or CX racing in those conditions |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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now the snows just about gone I hope the council get there arses in gear and fill the new and old potholes there's some huge ones up here seen a guy get two punctures after hitting one today. Take care coz there a bugger to spot in the dark |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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So this morning I unshipped my chain while descending. I ride fixed and not that Ive ever done it before in 25 years but normally the chain just flaps around. But it can get tangled up and lock up the back wheel which is what happened this morning. So I went from descending at 30mph+ to skidding at 30mph in an instant! No idea how I kept it upright to say ot was a struggle is an understatement! |
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I came to a complete stop this morning when cycling to work, the head wind was that strong |
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"I came to a complete stop this morning when cycling to work, the head wind was that strong "
Almost the same for me, on my commute yesterday
On my way in, l drop down a fairly exposed hill (wind can blow across valley), l was struggling to turn a 34 x 17 down a 1-in-15!!!
Coming home was great though! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Pain in the ass and what's all that lycra about? Lol |
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By *atwellMan
over a year ago
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How am I only finding this now lmao |
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Got a week off work
Anyone out riding?
Failing that, any TVs out driving about, wanting a daytime car-meet? (well, l can but hope) |
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Damned slippery in places yesterday morning, whilst out |
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Far better yesterday, out for about 4 hours
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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just bought myself a second hand mountain type bike to go to work on in the good weather - nt sure how i will get on yet but time will tell |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I restarted my leisure cycling in the last few days and now have my first couple of 50+ milers under my belt.
Beautiful weather in these parts..Bristol/bath etc..in the mid mornings/early afternoons.
I commute every day but it's great to be back in the saddle again properly as even though I ride year round its just not anywhere near as enjoyable without those lovely warm rays on your face |
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Had about 3 hours out, 'steady pace', pushing on what hills there were
Still need to meet 'friends' whilst out |
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74 miles on Sunday. .that's 34 miles more than anything I've done since before Xmas. .and did I feel it Monday morning. . |
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Anyone out tomorrow in my vicinity? |
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Out in about 30 minutes
Anyone? |
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By *ave65Man
over a year ago
Rotherham |
Got rd and mtb but not been out yet but need to get out soon lol |
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over a year ago
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Race crits and road races, also commute daily.
Love all sorts of challenges, audux and long distance.
Have done 300 miles in a day.
Ridden in the Alps, Italy and Spain
Own 4 bikes, cyclocross road fixed and race bike. The race bike is canyon ultimate sxf ultegra di2 and worth 4K
I might be a bit obsessed.
Cycling and sex |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Race crits and road races, also commute daily.
Love all sorts of challenges, audux and long distance.
Have done 300 miles in a day.
Ridden in the Alps, Italy and Spain
Own 4 bikes, cyclocross road fixed and race bike. The race bike is canyon ultimate sxf ultegra di2 and worth 4K
I might be a bit obsessed.
Cycling and sex"
Canyons are lovely bikes.
What's your fixed setup? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Does BMX count?
Dont forget your brain bucket |
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Surely a fixie is just for track racing..?!? |
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"Surely a fixie is just for track racing..?!?"
Or being a hipster/bike courier |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I do 30 miles a day on my fixed road bike. Low maintenance makes it perfect for commuting. |
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"Surely a fixie is just for track racing..?!?"
It's illegal on main roads unless it's got brakes. Thanks. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Trying to get out on the roads nice and early with the lovely sunny starts at every opportunity now.
I'm quite fortunate also in that the area that I live in means I can be out on lovely country roads within a few minutes and on the way to bath, cheddar & wells etc in no time which gives me all the more motivation.
I ride to commute year round but you cant beat a nice pleasurable ride out for leisure/training purposes on a nice sunny morning.
Almost makes me wanna add another bike to the menagerie!! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Race crits and road races, also commute daily.
Love all sorts of challenges, audux and long distance.
Have done 300 miles in a day.
Ridden in the Alps, Italy and Spain
Own 4 bikes, cyclocross road fixed and race bike. The race bike is canyon ultimate sxf ultegra di2 and worth 4K
I might be a bit obsessed.
Cycling and sex
Canyons are lovely bikes.
What's your fixed setup? "
White Genesis flyer 2007 with Brick lane bikes wheels- bomb proof, low maintenance- shimano 105 front brake
Did Rapha HELL OF THE NORTH on it. I'm a glutton for punishment |
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"Did Rapha HELL OF THE NORTH on it. I'm a glutton for punishment "
If you'd ridden 'Hell Of The Worth' (aka 'Ronde Van Calderdale') on it, l'd have been leading a petition to have you either Knighted, or locked up in an Asylum!!!
Google H o t W, & let me know what you think to climbs |
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By *anky_PankyWoman
over a year ago
Filthy Fuckeryville |
Have done the odd skyride - not exactly a fab social lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Have done the odd skyride - not exactly a fab social lol"
depends if the ride was along a country road where you could disappear behind the hedges |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Race crits and road races, also commute daily.
Love all sorts of challenges, audux and long distance.
Have done 300 miles in a day.
Ridden in the Alps, Italy and Spain
Own 4 bikes, cyclocross road fixed and race bike. The race bike is canyon ultimate sxf ultegra di2 and worth 4K
I might be a bit obsessed.
Cycling and sex
Canyons are lovely bikes.
What's your fixed setup?
White Genesis flyer 2007 with Brick lane bikes wheels- bomb proof, low maintenance- shimano 105 front brake
Did Rapha HELL OF THE NORTH on it. I'm a glutton for punishment "
I've never ridden that but sone of the trails are where I run. That's brave to say the least, I met a guy doing the 3 peaks cyclo cross one year on fixed! Even the guys on singlespeeds thought he was mental |
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"Surely a fixie is just for track racing..?!?
It's illegal on main roads unless it's got brakes. Thanks. "
I know..! |
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"Race crits and road races, also commute daily.
Love all sorts of challenges, audux and long distance.
Have done 300 miles in a day.
Ridden in the Alps, Italy and Spain
Own 4 bikes, cyclocross road fixed and race bike. The race bike is canyon ultimate sxf ultegra di2 and worth 4K
I might be a bit obsessed.
Cycling and sex
Canyons are lovely bikes.
What's your fixed setup?
White Genesis flyer 2007 with Brick lane bikes wheels- bomb proof, low maintenance- shimano 105 front brake
Did Rapha HELL OF THE NORTH on it. I'm a glutton for punishment
I've never ridden that but sone of the trails are where I run. That's brave to say the least, I met a guy doing the 3 peaks cyclo cross one year on fixed! Even the guys on singlespeeds thought he was mental"
When we were in Cornwall heading north on LEJOG we met a couple of young guys who had done it in the opposite direction on fixies.the animals.they had hardly any kit either.insane.they also looked completely fucked. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Not been on my bike yet this year need to get it out and do some maintenance on it. Great for the soul and to unwind from the end of a hard day |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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i cycle all year round |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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There is something about looking good in Lycra; yeah I can look like a power ranger!
Love woman in Lycra mmmm |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Dave does a lot of cycling
He hasspent more on carbon bling than i have on shoes and handbags
His claim to fame is cycling john o groats to lands end and back to john o groats in 11 days
And finished a Deca ironman (10 in 10 days)
Which totalled 24 mile swim/ 1120 mile bike/ 262 mile of running) |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Any fabbers cycling around lincolnshire? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"i cycle all year round"
may i join you for a ride sometime? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I cycle and will be doing my first 100 miler in the summer. Old Trafford to Blackpool to Southport to widnes |
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"I cycle and will be doing my first 100 miler in the summer. Old Trafford to Blackpool to Southport to widnes"
Great news; don't forget to have a good hearty breakfast before you head out and take enough food to eat on the ride.
Nibble on your bars say every 30mins once you start getting hungry and you should be ok.
Good luck |
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"Nibble on your bars say every 30mins
Good luck "
Some of the Yorkshire hills are steep enough to make you do that anyway..... |
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"I cycle and will be doing my first 100 miler in the summer. Old Trafford to Blackpool to Southport to widnes
Great news; don't forget to have a good hearty breakfast before you head out and take enough food to eat on the ride.
Nibble on your bars say every 30mins once you start getting hungry and you should be ok.
Good luck "
Cheers for the tip |
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"I cycle and will be doing my first 100 miler in the summer. Old Trafford to Blackpool to Southport to widnes
Great news; don't forget to have a good hearty breakfast before you head out and take enough food to eat on the ride.
Nibble on your bars say every 30mins once you start getting hungry and you should be ok.
Good luck
Cheers for the tip"
Yeah. Basically just don't stop eating(try to pre empt the hunger feeling or it might be too late!).
And stretch the fuck out of your body before warming up on the bike. Unless you're 18 or something, in which case just SMASH it!
Oh: and beware energy gels: just use them in an emergency if you get the bonk. Lots of people get upset stomachs with the nasty little things. |
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I would add, try out different energy foods beforehand so you can find out any potential problems.
I don't suffer from gels but some do - cramps and squits aren't pleasant 60 miles in.
Eat little and often, large meals will slow you down and make you sluggish.
Go slower than you are used to, you don't want to burn out with 40 miles to go.
Also, good quality padded shorts and a pot of 'minty arse lard' will be of real value. |
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seeing gels mentioned.. what is it about litter lout cyclists.. i see the empty packets slung at the side of roads when ever I'm out... |
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I hear ya.
Kind of defeats part of the reason for getting out on the thing in the first place. |
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Anyone out for the Tour de Yorkshire
If so, which day & where? |
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"Yes quite a few of us on here.
Club rider myself "
Used to be in a club years ago, trying to get into one now but they are so stuck up themselves. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Anyone out for the Tour de Yorkshire
If so, which day & where?"
Was looking at; trying to fit in the dates and finding accommodation |
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"Yes quite a few of us on here.
Club rider myself
Used to be in a club years ago, trying to get into one now but they are so stuck up themselves."
I'm in the same position. Was a member of a club 25 years ago, and just getting back in to it. NO one acknowledges you anymore when you nod or smile at them(well, i think the ratio is about 9:1). Really putting me off. I used to love the crack on a Sunday morning too.
Plus the membership fee is £30 for mine. WTF! My old club in Grimsby only charges £11 for chrissakes! |
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"Used to be in a club years ago, trying to get into one now but they are so stuck up themselves."
Been in one of the local clubs for about 25 years+
I don't ride with them, just treating it as a 'badge of convenience'
It's cheaper to pay the fees (£10/year), than buy new (non- club) jerseys, jackets, bib-shorts, bib-tights
Or is that my Yorkshireness showing?? (Deep pockets-short arms?)
That said, l've raced MTB in the early 90's in their name, & Cyclo-Cross too (as recent as last year) |
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Had a while out yesterday, after work
Suffered though, as l'd been dressed for 06:30 in the morning (bib-tights & long-sleeve jersey), so l got a bit too hot!!!!
Plus on winter bike, still not got the new bike out yet |
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67 miles round the Dales yesterday, circuit of Ingleborough.
I too was a tad overdressed, with a base layer under my short sleeved jersey. Blew up on the first climb and had to get rid of a layer. My riding mate shot off up the first hill and i thought i was in for a horrible day.
Fortunately for me he burnt himself out on the climb and i repeatedly dropped him for the next 55 miles! |
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Love to cycle - social like minded group would be ideal |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Any Fab members riding in the Tour of Cambridge? Would be nice to say hello to any that are |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Haven't riden for about 10 years been thinking about it lately now the warmer weather is here for the commute to work but the busy roads these days are putting me off a bit really as well. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I hate to see all the bell ends dressed as though they are lance Armstrong or Bradley wiggins ... stay on the fucking cycle paths ha ha ha ha ha |
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"I hate to see all the bell ends dressed as though they are lance Armstrong or Bradley wiggins ... stay on the fucking cycle paths ha ha ha ha ha "
Ah, the local cretin has outed itself already, surprised its up this early - is it giro day? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I build and sell bikes, race and enjoy a social ride. Never met any FABBERs out riding though |
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"67 miles round the Dales yesterday, circuit of Ingleborough.
I too was a tad overdressed, with a base layer under my short sleeved jersey. Blew up on the first climb and had to get rid of a layer. My riding mate shot off up the first hill and i thought i was in for a horrible day.
Fortunately for me he burnt himself out on the climb and i repeatedly dropped him for the next 55 miles!"
I can be the same: slow, turgid start, then get into it
I'm the same when running
Working all week, so should be out & about on bike Saturday & Sunday
(had Thur/Fri off last week) |
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Right. You lot are inspiring me. I intend to get my arse in gear and get oot and aboot this arvo for a sprackle. |
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By *iverscuMan
over a year ago
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It was great cycling weather over the weekend, i managed to get 80 miles in. Must remember to take 2 bottles when its over 25c next time! |
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Just been out for a pootle on the mtb, 16 miles/1000ft ascent.
After yesterday I've nothing in my legs, maybe I should actually rest properly |
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I ride,,,,,,,, a bike,,, |
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By *iverscuMan
over a year ago
Berkshire |
Good going! Road only for me, ive not been on my mountain bike for years! i was just looking at your pics and all the cycling has kept you in sexy shape! |
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"Good going! Road only for me, ive not been on my mountain bike for years! i was just looking at your pics and all the cycling has kept you in sexy shape!"
Mine is a mountain bike , and I'm completely out of shape if the message was aimed to me haha |
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