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By *orkDefender OP Man
over a year ago
Just East of Wakefield |
Seeing as the other thread got closed, as it was too big
Rode a 'hilly 50' on Sunday, someones Garmin reported over 3,500 foot of climbing
Not bad!, & still on winter bike too, as roads wet in places
Keeping good bike(s) for definately dry weather |
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Sounds like a decent ride.
Seriously need to get out more, just invested in a turbo so at least I can keep the legs spinning. |
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By *orkDefender OP Man
over a year ago
Just East of Wakefield |
A few decent ones out there
I gave mine away, but it was a basic model, & just went out instead
We have a treadmill, but l can't run on it, too 'artificial', got to be on real surfaces!
On leave week after next (comm 6th), so hope to get some decent rides in - sadly doubt there'll be any naughty kind of rides with a TV though  |
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By *orkDefender OP Man
over a year ago
Just East of Wakefield |
Had to work yesterday, so no decent ride out
Ran there instead
Working today, so no ride again, only the one to work
In fact, l' m leaving house in about 15 minutes
Hope to be out Thursday/Friday
(might ride up to Quest-Leeds on Thursday, for the t-girl afternoon)
Anyone off work, & want to ride Friday? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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120 mile in the Essex lanes yesterday, nice little ride. Love riding to new places and unknown roads in a group.
Not about KOM or any segments, just riding with your mates and managing the pace to suit everyone  |
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102 miles / 8305ft of climbing on Saturday - quite a lumpy route!
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"just" a sixty miler for me yesterday which included down to Weston super Mare sea front.
My third 55+ mile ride since Tuesday though so I don't feel too lazy and it was a fastest time which I take semi-serious as I ride quite briskly when I go solo but I don't knock myself out. |
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111 for me yesterday Kent and Sussex took near on 11 hours but I'm never in any rush unlike the mamil,s that are constantly overtaking me..  |
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By *atcoupleCouple
over a year ago
Suffolk - East Anglia |
You guys put me to shame.
I thought a 25 mile ride I was doing really well but the distances mentioned above....phew. Well done. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I (Michelle) did 50 mile yesterday.
Usually vey saddle sore but invested in a ISM saddle. Worth every penny |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I (Michelle) did 50 mile yesterday.
Usually vey saddle sore but invested in a ISM saddle. Worth every penny"
Do get some padded cycling bin shorts, the dub ones from Wiggle are very good. You will notice a much better cycling experience with good bib shorts. Make sure you don't wear anything else under the shorts tho!
I started out on a 20miler 3 years back, build your self up slowly as you get fitter and better.
Good luck |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I (Michelle) did 50 mile yesterday.
Usually vey saddle sore but invested in a ISM saddle. Worth every penny
Do get some padded cycling bin shorts, the dub ones from Wiggle are very good. You will notice a much better cycling experience with good bib shorts. Make sure you don't wear anything else under the shorts tho!
I started out on a 20miler 3 years back, build your self up slowly as you get fitter and better.
Good luck"
I never wear underwear. Just me and my chamois |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Does anyone actually wear underwear under their bibs??
Though I must admit I do always carry out a VPL check as I ride up behind the lady cyclists..
As a result of my selfless work I can confirm their are a small minority but not many.
I'm going to allow someone else the pleasure of surveying the male cyclists! I |
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"I (Michelle) did 50 mile yesterday.
Usually vey saddle sore but invested in a ISM saddle. Worth every penny"
Those ISM saddles look rather interesting, may have to try one out. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I (Michelle) did 50 mile yesterday.
Usually vey saddle sore but invested in a ISM saddle. Worth every penny
Those ISM saddles look rather interesting, may have to try one out."
How would the ISM compare to the wtb saddles as I've just got one for the mtb but still leaves some tender spots  |
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Have agreed to do a 30 mile bike rude in memory of a friend who passed away recently...just need to get a bike now lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I (Michelle) did 50 mile yesterday.
Usually vey saddle sore but invested in a ISM saddle. Worth every penny
Those ISM saddles look rather interesting, may have to try one out.
How would the ISM compare to the wtb saddles as I've just got one for the mtb but still leaves some tender spots "
The ISM saddles are.designed so the don't cause any soft tissue friction. They seem strange to sit on at first. But believe me,they work x |
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You lot are putting me to shame!
Will attempt a ride round the block this week. Although the last 'round the block' left me seventy miles from home and having to almost sprint for fifteen minutes to get to the nearest train station before sunset. oops. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I (Michelle) did 50 mile yesterday.
Usually vey saddle sore but invested in a ISM saddle. Worth every penny
Those ISM saddles look rather interesting, may have to try one out.
How would the ISM compare to the wtb saddles as I've just got one for the mtb but still leaves some tender spots
The ISM saddles are.designed so the don't cause any soft tissue friction. They seem strange to sit on at first. But believe me,they work x"
Ooooh I see what you mean, very precuiler indeed. Look like some kind of dungeon torture device 
Is it worth trying one before ordering online ? As like most saddles the fit can be awkward to get right. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I (Michelle) did 50 mile yesterday.
Usually vey saddle sore but invested in a ISM saddle. Worth every penny
Those ISM saddles look rather interesting, may have to try one out.
How would the ISM compare to the wtb saddles as I've just got one for the mtb but still leaves some tender spots
The ISM saddles are.designed so the don't cause any soft tissue friction. They seem strange to sit on at first. But believe me,they work x
Ooooh I see what you mean, very precuiler indeed. Look like some kind of dungeon torture device
Is it worth trying one before ordering online ? As like most saddles the fit can be awkward to get right. "
I didn't try before I bought. I bought the touring saddle (£40 off ebay) like I said,worth every penny x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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102miles this morning, through Devon and Cornwall. Nice day for it too. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I feel shamed by some of these mileages! I've managed around 400 this month bit almost all of them were conmuting |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Im a Mountain Biker. Absolutely love the sport. Frequent the Peaks, Dalby, Hamsterley, sherwood regularly  |
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By *orkDefender OP Man
over a year ago
Just East of Wakefield |
"I (Michelle) did 50 mile yesterday.
Usually vey saddle sore but invested in a ISM saddle. Worth every penny
Those ISM saddles look rather interesting, may have to try one out."
I use the old style (1990) pattern Selle-Italia 'Flite' on 4 of my bikes; the Ridley, both Ribbles, & the cyclo-cross bike
In fact, one is an original from 1994, that's passed from bike to bike, & l still consider it the most comfortable saddle that l've used/tried
"102 miles / 8305ft of climbing on Saturday - quite a lumpy route!
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Chapeau!! My friend!!! |
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"I (Michelle) did 50 mile yesterday.
Usually vey saddle sore but invested in a ISM saddle. Worth every penny
Those ISM saddles look rather interesting, may have to try one out.
I use the old style (1990) pattern Selle-Italia 'Flite' on 4 of my bikes; the Ridley, both Ribbles, & the cyclo-cross bike
In fact, one is an original from 1994, that's passed from bike to bike, & l still consider it the most comfortable saddle that l've used/tried
102 miles / 8305ft of climbing on Saturday - quite a lumpy route!
Chapeau!! My friend!!!"
Only problem is, as I have a form of Muscular Dystrophy called CMT, a century ride leaves me wiped out for the next day or two. |
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By *orkDefender OP Man
over a year ago
Just East of Wakefield |
I think you've mentioned that to me before (poss in PM)
I take my hat (helmet?) off to you
xxx |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Also try a good quality chamois cream..i use assos and never have any chaffing |
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"I think you've mentioned that to me before (poss in PM)
I take my hat (helmet?) off to you
xxx"
To be fair, I don't have it particularly badly. I just need more recovery time than most people. Cycling is ideal exercise for me as its low impact - I can't physically run 10yards, wish I could as it would be a lot cheaper!
Now considering treating myself to a power meter - more techy gimmickry! |
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ok, i have a bike now but its rust and old.....is it easy to fix up myself or am i best chucking it in halfords for a week or so? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Quality cycle...i live in the lake district and every where you go there is a massive hill to cycle up |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I use SMP saddle on my road bike and 29 er mountain bike. Managed 56 k today on first road ride.
Any one bee doing the suffer fests at DL gym. Have really helped me improve.
Mrs Kiss ( just me the chamois and a little udder butter ) |
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"ok, i have a bike now but its rust and old.....is it easy to fix up myself or am i best chucking it in halfords for a week or so?"
Hard to say without seeing it, but just like cars, there comes a point where its more cost effective to buy a new one.
Parts are expensive & labour even more so.
Unless you know someone who would fix it up for you? |
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Halfords is cheaper than Evans cycles.
Get yourself a repair book and see if you can do it yourself. |
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"ok, i have a bike now but its rust and old.....is it easy to fix up myself or am i best chucking it in halfords for a week or so?
Hard to say without seeing it, but just like cars, there comes a point where its more cost effective to buy a new one.
Parts are expensive & labour even more so.
Unless you know someone who would fix it up for you?"
might ask dad's cycles to have a look at it after his holidays lol |
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If you were closer I'd happily take a look - I like fettling bikes |
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I use a ism too as do some of the girls on the team I DS for. Fantastic saddles |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I had an old sdg bel air saddle on my trek hybrid bike I use to ride around town on and it was the most comfortable saddle I've ever owned by far but I used it to distruction.
I'm currently using a selle on trek and prologo saddles on my road bikes which even with padded bibs aren't as comfy as my old sdg.
Only reason I didn't buy a new sdg straight off was because I was given the selle but I'll be buying one for the trek next week and possibly even one for another of my bikes.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I had an old sdg bel air saddle on my trek hybrid bike I use to ride around town on and it was the most comfortable saddle I've ever owned by far but I used it to distruction.
I'm currently using a selle on trek and prologo saddles on my road bikes which even with padded bibs aren't as comfy as my old sdg.
Only reason I didn't buy a new sdg straight off was because I was given the selle but I'll be buying one for the trek next week and possibly even one for another of my bikes.
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I feel as though its more.uncomfortable for a woman. Saddle comfort is paramount |
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By *orkDefender OP Man
over a year ago
Just East of Wakefield |
Hope to be out tomorrow & Friday
Anyone wanting to join me in Leeds/Wakefield area??
Plus, possibly out this evening, with one of the local clubs, on its chaingang? |
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Getting up early has its benefits, out by 8am, 60 miles and 4500ft of ascent & home by half twelve |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Anyone riding in lincolnshire |
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By *orkDefender OP Man
over a year ago
Just East of Wakefield |
"Getting up early has its benefits, out by 8am, 60 miles and 4500ft of ascent & home by half twelve "
Lucky you!!
Had things to do this AM, so hoping to get out for 2-3 hours shortly
Mindst you, off work all next week, so should be out every day - whatever the weather
Then, Leeds next weekend to watch the run & ride of the ITU Triathlon |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Went and watched the London Nocturned last night, thge supporting track bike critirium was possibly the craziest race I have ever seen. Amazing bike handling skills |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Decided that as I've been really going for it lately and out at pretty much every opportunity multiple times a week for 50-60 mile brisk road rides that today was gonna be a day off.
So I spent the afternoon shining in the park and eating Mr. Whippy.
As nice and relaxing it was...I sorta still wish I'd gone out early as normal before slacking off for the afternoon.
Legs were suffering midweek though so I guess they'll benefit from a bit of kinder treatment when I jump back in the saddle. |
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"Decided that as I've been really going for it lately and out at pretty much every opportunity multiple times a week for 50-60 mile brisk road rides that today was gonna be a day off.
So I spent the afternoon shining in the park and eating Mr. Whippy.
As nice and relaxing it was...I sorta still wish I'd gone out early as normal before slacking off for the afternoon.
Legs were suffering midweek though so I guess they'll benefit from a bit of kinder treatment when I jump back in the saddle."
This.
Sometimes we can get way too obsessive about our hobby, always looking for those new PB's on Strava or notching up those miles we 'need' each week.
Your body needs time to recover (as ive found out) and you occasionally need to reset your head.
Off to the Boot Beer Festival in the Lakes this weekend without any bikes (a first for me) to relax. |
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By *orkDefender OP Man
over a year ago
Just East of Wakefield |
Did anyone watch the CiCLE coverage on the Bike Channel on Sunday
What a fantastic race!, this should be world ranked & have all the big teams |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Did the Tour of Cambridge on Sunday, can recommend it to anyone. A flat, fast 80 mile on closed roads |
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By *orkDefender OP Man
over a year ago
Just East of Wakefield |
Sadly no 'fun' whilst out last week
Even with requests on 2 other sites
Oh well!!
Riding up to Leeds this afternoon, to watch the Triathlon (elite women at 13:00) |
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Have you seen the Red Hook Crits? |
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By *orkDefender OP Man
over a year ago
Just East of Wakefield |
"Have you seen the Red Hook Crits?"
Seen pics & films |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Have you seen the Red Hook Crits?"
Saw the track bike crit in London last week which is the same thing but without the branding
In 44 years of cycling it was the scariest but also one of the most exciting races I;ve eve seen
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Nice spin through Three Counties today, Cheshire,Staffordshire and Shropshire. 94 miles and two huge Staffordshire oatcakes :D |
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By *orkDefender OP Man
over a year ago
Just East of Wakefield |
Not sure if you've seen the results of the National Championships, Sarah, but the mens was good!!
Not seen Womens yet, even though l know result |
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Managed 1200 miles shofar this year, that's good for me and already more then last year. Biggest ride so fat was 97 miles, but got some bigger ones planned |
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By *mojeeCouple
over a year ago
Dunfermline |
I'm looking forward to picking up my bike this week. Orbea avant not the most expensive bike in the world but at 700 sheets that's enough for me to pay out. It's on cycle scheme so can pay it monthly. I've not ridden for the past 4 years but so looking forward to heading out and about again and trying to get up to about 100 miles a week just to keep the weight off and so I can exercise without impact on my joint . |
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By *orkDefender OP Man
over a year ago
Just East of Wakefield |
"Not sure if you've seen the results of the National Championships, Sarah, but the mens was good!!
Not seen Womens yet, even though l know result"
That was smart of me - not!!!
Was tired when l wrote that, as it was highlights of last years races
Just watching the Womens race recorded from earlier |
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What's the fastest speed anyone's recorded going downhill?
Tailgating or slipstreaming doesn't count. |
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By *orkDefender OP Man
over a year ago
Just East of Wakefield |
"What's the fastest speed anyone's recorded going downhill?
Tailgating or slipstreaming doesn't count."
56MPH
descending, Otley Chevin
It's over 3/4 mile at circa 1-in- 10 (as an average)
This was a few years ago, when surface was better (& l was braver)
Measured with an Acocet 40 (if anyone remembers those?)
Far more accurate than any GPS, as they were set to wheel/tyre size ( to a couple of inches per mile) |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"What's the fastest speed anyone's recorded going downhill?
Tailgating or slipstreaming doesn't count."
There's a descent out of Brum on the Hagley road where I used to nudge 50mph. Straight dual carriageway so was safe to let rip and other roads around Hagley far more technical descents I was doing not much slower
All time fastest was a descent in tbe cotswolds, didn't have a comiter on but those of the group that did all reported 55+ |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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54mph I was told by neutral car driver coming off Malvern going down towards Eastnor castle .. Mechanical and chasing back on .. Scary .. Damp roads |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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A nice cycling swing group would be fun! Would certainly take the mind off the miles! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Since I've been recording my rides using a Garmin edge 1000 the fastest has been 48mph going down the back of Ashton court in Bristol.
My mate whose somewhere around three stone heavier than me was way ahead of me and doing at least 54-55.. The fastest he's ever done. |
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By *orkDefender OP Man
over a year ago
Just East of Wakefield |
There's a Strava verified report of a T de F rider (can't remember which one) hitting 80MPH on Pyrenean descent, in this years tour!!!!!
Digressing;
Should be out & about, in the morning, on the bike
Anyone? |
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Wow. I can imagine 70.
But 80...?
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Rode 84 miles around the Northeastern Dales last Sunday - only 7100+ft of climbing! 
Took in the ascent of Buttertubs which was quite nice, rode along Coverdale into the teeth of a 20mph wind and then hit the 25%+ incline over to Kettlewell - that broke me I can tell you!
Hard work walking in roadie shoes.. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Anyone else taking part in the great Weston ride in the morning??
My first time taking part tomorrow and looking forward to it as a fun ride rather my normal Sunday morning training routine.
Really pleased to say I much exceeded my hopes in terms of sponsorship in aid of prostate cancer so I'm pretty chuffed with that. |
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Just a little local pootle today. Was supposed to be a light 30 miles but it turned into 52 miles in 3hrs 17min. |
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hadn't been out for over a fortnight so just a forty miler today to blow the cob webs out.. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Did my charity great Weston ride earlier and rode back from Weston for a grand total of 94.3 miles.
I'm amazed how fresh I actually feel to the point that I'm getting ideas already |
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By *orkDefender OP Man
over a year ago
Just East of Wakefield |
"There's a Strava verified report of a T de F rider (can't remember which one) hitting 80MPH on Pyrenean descent, in this years tour!!!!!
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The report was in this weeks 'Cycling Weekly'
Marcus Berkhadt(spelling??), of BMC, on stage 9
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By *orkDefender OP Man
over a year ago
Just East of Wakefield |
Out with one of the local Clubs this morning
Circa 4 hours, we were around the north of Doncaster, but even though it's fairly flat, someone measured 1,200 foot of ascent over the distance!!
Was nice to use the new bike too, last time l was out with them, l was in my work-bike
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Roxy is a keen cyclist, regular 60-80+ mile rides. Must say the Lycra is quite mmm.........
Shaved legs too!!
L |
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By *orkDefender OP Man
over a year ago
Just East of Wakefield |
"Roxy is a keen cyclist, regular 60-80+ mile rides. Must say the Lycra is quite mmm.........
Shaved legs too!!
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Any pics?
Not in the lycra on the bike, but in 'frillies' on the bike? (Even if taken in garage, not outdoors)
Had most of the week off, managed 4+ hour rides 4 of the 5 days (back to work this PM)
A ParkRun first though! |
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By *orkDefender OP Man
over a year ago
Just East of Wakefield |
Drags thread, kicking & screaming, into the present day.....
Have you all packed up now, till the Spring?
How many are still riding?
I've commuter-rode 3 times this week, ran the other 2 shifts
Heading out, in about 30 minutes, for a ride
Should be out riding the back-lanes tomorrow, as l'm on leave for the day - as the reason for leave was cancelled, so going to enjoy the bike instead!!
Sadly, not with company, or 'finding' company |
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By *orkDefender OP Man
over a year ago
Just East of Wakefield |
Had about 2 hours, in the rain, yesterday
Fairly warm work though
Off out again, about 10:30
Hope to get about 4 hours - all being well |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Barely touched my nuke in weeks as been ill and marathon training.
Back on it soon, doing my first duathlon early next year |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'm now on the turbo trainer as I'm a bit of a fair weather cyclist. I hate the turbo with a passion but that and the gym mean hitting the road in spring isn't as hard.
Signed up for a few big events next year including Vattenrunden in Sweden and the Revolve 24 hour at Brands Hatch |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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No way
Ride straight thru ( maybe some MTB )
Wet days indoors .. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I did 26K round the reds and blacks of Coed Y Brenin today |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I did 26K round the reds and blacks of Coed Y Brenin today "
Mucho respect |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I bought a nice bicycle on Sunday. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I did 26K round the reds and blacks of Coed Y Brenin today
Mucho respect "
First time visit and very impressed The hot tub sesh on returning to the lodge was just the ticket! Looking forward to the trails at Llandegla on Thursday. |
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By *orkDefender OP Man
over a year ago
Just East of Wakefield |
Just short of that time
Down through Calder Grove, up Bull Cliffe, over Midgley roundabout, down into Clayton West/Scissett
Through Denby Dale, up the long drag to 'Sovereign Crossroads'
Over into New Mills
Into Holmfirth
Long drag to, & climb of HolmeMoss
Left at the bottom, onto Woodhead Pass (A629)
Back into Penistone
Follow into Barnsley (with a quiet section, going via Oxspring)
Back to Wakefield, via A61
Very much a constant effort ride, & a sharp headwind at points (top of Woodhead was very windy!!!)
"I bought a nice bicycle on Sunday. "
Go on, tell us |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I do 28 miles daily for my commute, pretty flat running, only a few small gradients. |
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"Just short of that time
Down through Calder Grove, up Bull Cliffe, over Midgley roundabout, down into Clayton West/Scissett
Through Denby Dale, up the long drag to 'Sovereign Crossroads'
Over into New Mills
Into Holmfirth
Long drag to, & climb of HolmeMoss
Left at the bottom, onto Woodhead Pass (A629)
Back into Penistone
Follow into Barnsley (with a quiet section, going via Oxspring)
Back to Wakefield, via A61
Very much a constant effort ride, & a sharp headwind at points (top of Woodhead was very windy!!!)
I bought a nice bicycle on Sunday.
Go on, tell us"
An eBay bargain. Focus Black forest lite. 29er |
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"Just short of that time
Down through Calder Grove, up Bull Cliffe, over Midgley roundabout, down into Clayton West/Scissett
Through Denby Dale, up the long drag to 'Sovereign Crossroads'
Over into New Mills
Into Holmfirth
Long drag to, & climb of HolmeMoss
Left at the bottom, onto Woodhead Pass (A629)
Back into Penistone
Follow into Barnsley (with a quiet section, going via Oxspring)
Back to Wakefield, via A61
Very much a constant effort ride, & a sharp headwind at points (top of Woodhead was very windy!!!)
I bought a nice bicycle on Sunday.
Go on, tell us
An eBay bargain. Focus Black forest lite. 29er"
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By *orkDefender OP Man
over a year ago
Just East of Wakefield |
Cold, damp, hilly ride yesterday |
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Anyone use the strava app |
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Just getting over a cold so it was a gentle canal side ride on my cyclo cross bike yesterday,was bloody cold though & the canal was frozen over!,quite a few fishermen out who had to break the ice in order to cast out.
on my return after riding outbound for just over an hour i caught 3 others on mountain bikes then as we got to a squeeze point at a lock a group of 14 on mountain bikes caught us so it was one hell of a line up back!,dont think the fishermen were pleased as the line thundered by!.  |
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I have bad knee at moment so taking some time off and swimming. Bike will prob go on turbo soon and mtb will be coming out to play. |
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"Anyone use the strava app"
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Anyone use the strava app
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Would you like to follow me on there? |
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By *orkDefender OP Man
over a year ago
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"Anyone use the strava app"
Not personally, when l'm on the bike, my most complex electronic device is my watch
Tried Dl2, interesting, but happy on cabled Ultegra 11, on my best bike
Of those l know, who use Strava, be it on bike (or running) some almost obsess over it
Their time on the bike is about beating someone, to try & claim a segment
Conversely, I also know riders who do use it as a training supplement, but they are generally quite decent standard triathletes
Riding home, earlier this week in the fog was interesting, & added another dimension to it
Aural acuity becomes more important than normal, how the hell people ride with headphones is beyond me!!!
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By *orkDefender OP Man
over a year ago
Just East of Wakefield |
Anyone else riding through the winter, or out on Sunday, who's local(ish) to me? |
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By *orkDefender OP Man
over a year ago
Just East of Wakefield |
Out of interest
Is anyone heading out to watch the 'Yorkshire Tour' this weekend
If so, where?
I should be in Tadcaster for the Womens start
Tadcaster, or Wetherby, for the men
Sunday, undecided yet?
Working this afternoon, do no travelling up to the Moors |
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By *wo4FemCouple
over a year ago
Birmingham |
Wow you people sure put some mileage in on your bike rides. We average about 15 miles when we go for ride on our bikes. It's good exercise though.
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By *orkDefender OP Man
over a year ago
Just East of Wakefield |
Yes, plenty of miles when feasible |
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Doing break the cycle this year in Bristol rugby to bath rugby , bath to Gloucester rugby ground kingsholm so should be good |
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Well a winter on the turbo has paid off, 3x 40 mile rides over the last 3 weeks all 18+ mph averages so I'm very happy.
I trained to the CTXC videos on you tube. Will start increasing my long rides now by 5 miles a ride.
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"Well a winter on the turbo has paid off, 3x 40 mile rides over the last 3 weeks all 18+ mph averages so I'm very happy.
I trained to the CTXC videos on you tube. Will start increasing my long rides now by 5 miles a ride.
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"Doing break the cycle this year in Bristol rugby to bath rugby , bath to Gloucester rugby ground kingsholm so should be good "
Can't believe I've never heard of this ride.. It looks a good day out.
I've already started fundraising for a ride in July otherwise I'd do it for this one for a change.
Tho I am contemplating just paying the entry and doing the ride for the fun of it if I get the chance. |
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I did break the cycle a few years back. Great day out but hard work. I can't stress enough that you need to put the hour in training. 50 in my limit at the moment. |
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I've got a duathlon tomorrow, first time I've ridden competitively for a while and am hideously under=prepared. old habits die hard though, just about to take a razor to my legs! |
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If anyone wants a ride in north Bristol area then message me. |
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Just did a solid 1.3 miles round the village on a knackered old bike that's been in the garden for years..... Brakes are the order of the day tomorrow, although it was fun being a kid again and using my feet to slow down going down hill haha |
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"I've got a duathlon tomorrow, first time I've ridden competitively for a while and am hideously under=prepared. old habits die hard though, just about to take a razor to my legs!"
Ahhhh you could let your partner wax them! Why deny her some fun?! |
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Fred Whitton next weekend. So not ready for it! |
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I've just bought a new Giant bike as want to get really fit. I think it may take me a while before I get to wear the Yellow Jersey though |
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"I've just bought a new Giant bike as want to get really fit. I think it may take me a while before I get to wear the Yellow Jersey though "
You can buy them online. Just make sure you get the full zip version and go a size too small |
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"I've just bought a new Giant bike as want to get really fit. I think it may take me a while before I get to wear the Yellow Jersey though "
Good training on the old 303 hill. |
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"Just did a solid 1.3 miles round the village on a knackered old bike that's been in the garden for years..... Brakes are the order of the day tomorrow, although it was fun being a kid again and using my feet to slow down going down hill haha "
Aah, someone in our class. I was very proud of my 7.5 miles today - until I read this thread. Still, the longest journey starts with a small step.  |
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"I've just bought a new Giant bike as want to get really fit. I think it may take me a while before I get to wear the Yellow Jersey though
Good training on the old 303 hill. "
Bloody hell Clem, I'll need a tractor to pull me up there |
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"I've just bought a new Giant bike as want to get really fit. I think it may take me a while before I get to wear the Yellow Jersey though
You can buy them online. Just make sure you get the full zip version and go a size too small "
I want to earn my shirt, not buy it, that's cheating |
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By *orkDefender OP Man
over a year ago
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"Just did a solid 1.3 miles round the village on a knackered old bike that's been in the garden for years..... Brakes are the order of the day tomorrow, although it was fun being a kid again and using my feet to slow down going down hill haha
Aah, someone in our class. I was very proud of my 7.5 miles today - until I read this thread. Still, the longest journey starts with a small step. "
It does indeed, we 'were all there' at some point
Greg LeMond famously once said
"It doesn't hurt less, you just go faster (& further)" |
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By *orkDefender OP Man
over a year ago
Just East of Wakefield |
Think l'm heading over to Bradford (maybe Queensbury) for todays stage |
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"I've just bought a new Giant bike as want to get really fit. I think it may take me a while before I get to wear the Yellow Jersey though
You can buy them online. Just make sure you get the full zip version and go a size too small
I want to earn my shirt, not buy it, that's cheating "
Ha if I were you I'd go for the Giro d'Italia. You'd look much better in pink. |
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By *orkDefender OP Man
over a year ago
Just East of Wakefield |
"Fred Whitton next weekend. So not ready for it! "
You brave lad!!!!!
Why not stop part-way, on your journey back home, & try the 'Hell Of The Worth' as a warm-down
Google it....
Lots of climbs, lots of cobbles
Tour de Yorkshire goes over one of 'H o t W' hills today (Shibden Wall) |
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"Just did a solid 1.3 miles round the village on a knackered old bike that's been in the garden for years..... Brakes are the order of the day tomorrow, although it was fun being a kid again and using my feet to slow down going down hill haha
Aah, someone in our class. I was very proud of my 7.5 miles today - until I read this thread. Still, the longest journey starts with a small step. "
Most of my rides are 10 miles as its a nice route from my place. Just go as fast as you can everytime you do it. |
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Just fitted new brake cases to the clapped out mountain bike that's been a rusting in the garden for years! Bit manky looking but until I start getting in to it there is no point shelling out for a new one.
My friend and I want to take part in a special bike ride next year so starting training now. My arse hurts already from just 1.3 miles yesterday |
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"Cables "
Your bum gets used to the use of different muscles, quite quickly.
Make sure you're setup (position) as well as possible.
Other point to consider, is that female specific saddles, are short in point - wider in width, for pelvic structure, differences.
Male saddles, are long and usually narrower.
Changing saddle for one specific to you, can be one of the best investments, before you damage your foof ! |
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"Just did a solid 1.3 miles round the village on a knackered old bike that's been in the garden for years..... Brakes are the order of the day tomorrow, although it was fun being a kid again and using my feet to slow down going down hill haha
Aah, someone in our class. I was very proud of my 7.5 miles today - until I read this thread. Still, the longest journey starts with a small step.
Most of my rides are 10 miles as its a nice route from my place. Just go as fast as you can everytime you do it. "
13.75 today. Love the Greg Lemond quote. |
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What are good starting distances to try out and track? |
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Changing saddle for one specific to you, can be one of the best investments, before you damage your foof ! "
and us ladies wouldn't want that by choice |
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By *wo4FemCouple
over a year ago
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Have to have a ride out on my bike now that i've replaced the rear draillieur. Get myself some fresh air and exercise.
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"Just fitted new brake cases to the clapped out mountain bike that's been a rusting in the garden for years! Bit manky looking but until I start getting in to it there is no point shelling out for a new one.
My friend and I want to take part in a special bike ride next year so starting training now. My arse hurts already from just 1.3 miles yesterday "
Arse pain is the worst! But it does get better, sometimes it can be about position, make sure your saddle is high enough. So your wait is supported on feet, bum and arms. |
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"What are good starting distances to try out and track? "
Start at 5. Go from there. Use strava. |
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i was lucky enough to test out some E bike prototypes the other day. amazing! managed to get up to 40mph. overtaking cars and everything. |
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"What are good starting distances to try out and track?
Start at 5. Go from there. Use strava."
Miles or km? |
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"What are good starting distances to try out and track?
Start at 5. Go from there. Use strava.
Miles or km? "
This ain't Europe... |
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"i was lucky enough to test out some E bike prototypes the other day. amazing! managed to get up to 40mph. overtaking cars and everything."
Speeding isn't big or clever. |
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"i was lucky enough to test out some E bike prototypes the other day. amazing! managed to get up to 40mph. overtaking cars and everything.
Speeding isn't big or clever. "
who said it was? |
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"i was lucky enough to test out some E bike prototypes the other day. amazing! managed to get up to 40mph. overtaking cars and everything.
Speeding isn't big or clever.
who said it was?"
Well... You did. Unless you were riding a motorcycle in a limit of at least 40mph where there were "cars and everything" traveling far below the legal limit.
Here's the e- bike rules from www.gov.uk/electric-bike-rules
Notice how it says the motor can not assist you over 15.5mph..
In Great Britain, if you’re 14 or over you don’t need a licence to ride electric bikes that meet certain requirements, and they don’t need to be registered, taxed or insured.
Electric bikes meeting the requirements are called ‘electrically assisted pedal cycles’ (EAPCs). They can have two or more wheels (for example, bicycles or tricycles).
EAPC requirements
The requirements are:
the bike must have pedals that can be used to propel it
the electric motor shouldn’t be able to propel the bike when it’s travelling more than 15.5mph
the motor shouldn’t have a maximum power output of more than 250 watts
It must also display one item from each of the following:
the power output or manufacturer of the motor
the battery’s voltage or maximum speed of the bike
Where you can ride an EAPC
If a bike meets the EAPC requirements it’s classed as a normal pedal bike. This means you can ride it on cycle paths and anywhere else pedal bikes are allowed.
Other kinds of electric bike
Any electric bike that doesn’t meet the EAPC rules needs to be registered and taxed. You’ll need a driving licence to ride one and you must wear a crash helmet.
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By *orkDefender OP Man
over a year ago
Just East of Wakefield |
Anyone out/about tomorrow?
I should be around the area, drawn by an imaginary
Triangle between Wakefield, Barnsley & Huddersfield |
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Well.... I went out on Thursday and did just over six miles in just under 38 minutes and discovered I live on a mountain (a baby 72ft high one lol)
Butt kind of sore today but felt good. Been out and bought some nappy shorts today ready for my next ride |
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"i was lucky enough to test out some E bike prototypes the other day. amazing! managed to get up to 40mph. overtaking cars and everything."
Are you sure you aren't confusing e-bike and moped?
No ebikes have that sort of power |
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"i was lucky enough to test out some E bike prototypes the other day. amazing! managed to get up to 40mph. overtaking cars and everything.
Are you sure you aren't confusing e-bike and moped?
No ebikes have that sort of power"
I have heard some do, but you have to tweak them. Then that invalidates your warranty. |
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"i was lucky enough to test out some E bike prototypes the other day. amazing! managed to get up to 40mph. overtaking cars and everything.
Are you sure you aren't confusing e-bike and moped?
No ebikes have that sort of power
I have heard some do, but you have to tweak them. Then that invalidates your warranty."
And your driving licence. |
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over a year ago
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I have completed 2 full ironman events in a very respectable time and I can safely say I hate cycling |
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"i was lucky enough to test out some E bike prototypes the other day. amazing! managed to get up to 40mph. overtaking cars and everything.
Speeding isn't big or clever. "
I disagree, it's very cool and gets all the girls... have you not seen fast and furious 1-32.
I've got a nice super six evo I got 62 down a hill in liverpool both my Strava and garmin recorded it.
Now granted I shit myself and won't be doing it again in a hurry ... but I set a speed camera off and a lad at the lights said it was 'amazing'.
I felt both big and clever. |
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"i was lucky enough to test out some E bike prototypes the other day. amazing! managed to get up to 40mph. overtaking cars and everything.
Speeding isn't big or clever.
I disagree, it's very cool and gets all the girls... have you not seen fast and furious 1-32.
I've got a nice super six evo I got 62 down a hill in liverpool both my Strava and garmin recorded it.
Now granted I shit myself and won't be doing it again in a hurry ... but I set a speed camera off and a lad at the lights said it was 'mazing'.
I felt both big and clever. "
I stand corrected.
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In other news...
I like that new cannondale scalpel si race.
But the other half will flip should I purchase it...
Thoughts? |
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"In other news...
I like that new cannondale scalpel si race.
But the other half will flip should I purchase it...
Thoughts?"
What is it? |
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"In other news...
I like that new cannondale scalpel si race.
But the other half will flip should I purchase it...
Thoughts?
What is it?"
It's a FRS mountain bike for xxc extreme cross country.
Primarily I ride llandegla and Marin trail in and around north wales.
It's a lovely bike but ive never had a left fork also it's carbon and I've never had a carbon off roader |
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Out of curiosity is it commonplace for cyclists to wear those helmet gopro cam's now?
Lost count of how many clips featuring cyclists having heated exchanges with motorists have appeared on YouTube and then gone viral.  |
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"In other news...
I like that new cannondale scalpel si race.
But the other half will flip should I purchase it...
Thoughts?
What is it?
It's a FRS mountain bike for xxc extreme cross country.
Primarily I ride llandegla and Marin trail in and around north wales.
It's a lovely bike but ive never had a left fork also it's carbon and I've never had a carbon off roader "
The number of bikes needed by an Individual is N+1 as we all know. My ethos is if you can almost afford it, buy it! |
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Anyone gone 1 x 12 yet? I see it purely as a marketing ploy to be honest. But then my favourite bike is one i built in 2006! |
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By *orkDefender OP Man
over a year ago
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"Anyone gone 1 x 12 yet? I see it purely as a marketing ploy to be honest. But then my favourite bike is one i built in 2006!"
No
Was happy with 8-speed for quite a few years, but eventually went to 10, in (oddly!) 2010
Both of my work/commute/general purpose bikes are Tiagra 10-speed (newest is hydro-disc)
My 'best-bike' is Ultegra 11-speed (its predecessor; a Ridley, is Ultegra 10) |
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By *orkDefender OP Man
over a year ago
Just East of Wakefield |
Out on Sunday, with one of local Clubs
Without even really touching a big hill, we put 2,000+ feet of climbing into the first 15 miles! |
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Planned to do 10 miles today as a gentle step up from the 6 the other week.
Decided to see how long it would take me to cycle to work.... 22.5 miles later I am home with a rather numb foof!
Lost my gel seat cover somewhere along the way... |
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"Planned to do 10 miles today as a gentle step up from the 6 the other week.
Decided to see how long it would take me to cycle to work.... 22.5 miles later I am home with a rather numb foof!
Lost my gel seat cover somewhere along the way... "
Sorry for your loss....
Does your foof need kissing better...?
(bloody autocarrot!!)
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"Planned to do 10 miles today as a gentle step up from the 6 the other week.
Decided to see how long it would take me to cycle to work.... 22.5 miles later I am home with a rather numb foof!
Lost my gel seat cover somewhere along the way...
Sorry for your loss....
Does your foof need kissing better...?
(bloody autocarrot!!)
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could do with a nice massage |
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"Planned to do 10 miles today as a gentle step up from the 6 the other week.
Decided to see how long it would take me to cycle to work.... 22.5 miles later I am home with a rather numb foof!
Lost my gel seat cover somewhere along the way...
Sorry for your loss....
Does your foof need kissing better...?
(bloody autocarrot!!)
could do with a nice massage "
Foof massage therapist for hire. Apply within! |
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Anyone done the 190 mile Devil Dragon ride? I did it last year and up again for it this year. need to start getting the miles in again :/
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Up to 20.5 miles now. Next weekend ride will be 36.
I know it's nothing compared to you lot, but I'm pleased with progess. Started with a 2.4 miler 3 weeks ago. |
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"Up to 20.5 miles now. Next weekend ride will be 36.
I know it's nothing compared to you lot, but I'm pleased with progess. Started with a 2.4 miler 3 weeks ago."
Same as me! Well done x x |
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"Up to 20.5 miles now. Next weekend ride will be 36.
I know it's nothing compared to you lot, but I'm pleased with progess. Started with a 2.4 miler 3 weeks ago.
Same as me! Well done x x "
Go Evie! |
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By *orkDefender OP Man
over a year ago
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"Up to 20.5 miles now. Next weekend ride will be 36.
I know it's nothing compared to you lot, but I'm pleased with progess. Started with a 2.4 miler 3 weeks ago.
Same as me! Well done x x
Go Evie! "
Seconded!!
Well done Evie |
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Bought a second hand hibred off a mate yesterday... A Claude Butler? Got some snazzy gear levers on it! Just off to try it out on a little loop before I think about cycling to work a few days next week. |
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Well I'm back.... Slight error of mot putting my helmet on made me turn back before I left the village
8 miles in just under 40 mins. Not setting the roads on fire I know but my first ride I did 6 miles on a similar time so I'm happy with that. |
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Well done Evie.
31.3 miles for me today. Not quite the 36 I hoped for but it'll have to do.
Almost far enough to make it to Evesham! |
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"Well done Evie.
31.3 miles for me today. Not quite the 36 I hoped for but it'll have to do.
Almost far enough to make it to Evesham! "
Would you like a partner to ride from Cheltenham to Evesham? |
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"Well I'm back.... Slight error of mot putting my helmet on made me turn back before I left the village
8 miles in just under 40 mins. Not setting the roads on fire I know but my first ride I did 6 miles on a similar time so I'm happy with that. "
Well done Evie. Your doing great. |
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"Well done Evie.
31.3 miles for me today. Not quite the 36 I hoped for but it'll have to do.
Almost far enough to make it to Evesham! "
Oooh we could meet half way |
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"Well I'm back.... Slight error of mot putting my helmet on made me turn back before I left the village
8 miles in just under 40 mins. Not setting the roads on fire I know but my first ride I did 6 miles on a similar time so I'm happy with that.
Well done Evie. Your doing great."
Thank you x |
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I have been cycling a lot just lately averaging 30 miles each ride. Rode 45 miles to Lincoln from north Nottingham on Saturday for a bit of a challenge. Took me 3 hours and 46 minutes, not bad to say I was on my mountain bike with knobbly tyres and not a proper road bike. |
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Can anyone help... My toes keep going numb when I am out on my bike. What can be causing this?! |
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Silly question, but have you tried loosening your trainers? I use to get pins and needles in my toes when I use to run as my feet would swell a bit. |
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