FabSwingers.com > Forums > The Lounge > Cycling
Cycling
Jump to: Newest in thread
Yeah just sorted my bike over Christmas, new inner tube, bit of service and plenty of lube.
Did half of my usual circuit, got a little saddle sore lol.
But the cold air didn't help matters, didn't want to get chest infection |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
 |
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
Yes. Used to race track, cross and time trials. These days it's mainly commuting but keep toying with trying triathlon and if I do I'll do track league and sone club TTs as training |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
I used to do 70 miles a week, when I was training for the Manchester to Blackpool night ride for the British Heart Foundation.
I loved taking part in that, in fact I might just make that my New Year resolution, to complete that ride again in 2017. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"Good to see how many people cycle
I ride a road bike about 100miles a week "
Thats great going. It's a really good hobby and I find it therapeutic, an all over work out for the body and mind  |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"I used to do 70 miles a week, when I was training for the Manchester to Blackpool night ride for the British Heart Foundation.
I loved taking part in that, in fact I might just make that my New Year resolution, to complete that ride again in 2017. "
I've done that one twice, both times we rode home from Blackpool to up the mileage to 112 miles round trip.
TBH it wasn't the distance that was tough as its a very flat route for 80+ miles, it was the time of day! Whilst it was lovely seeing the sunrise over the hills, my body clock was shot to hell.. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"I used to do 70 miles a week, when I was training for the Manchester to Blackpool night ride for the British Heart Foundation.
I loved taking part in that, in fact I might just make that my New Year resolution, to complete that ride again in 2017.
I've done that one twice, both times we rode home from Blackpool to up the mileage to 112 miles round trip.
TBH it wasn't the distance that was tough as its a very flat route for 80+ miles, it was the time of day! Whilst it was lovely seeing the sunrise over the hills, my body clock was shot to hell.."
Do they still have the Liverpool to Scarborough 'fun' ride, I did it twice. Nice but long ride. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"Yes. Used to race track, cross and time trials. These days it's mainly commuting but keep toying with trying triathlon and if I do I'll do track league and sone club TTs as training "
.
Tri's are great fun. Do it! |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
Yeah moved over to n east found two mile closed off a road circuit n miles of off road tracks,been into it since school when people only cycled 'cos they couldn't afford car's how times change!,would've been out this week but three days sick in bed put paid to strava festive challenge! |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"Yeah moved over to n east found two mile closed off a road circuit"
Have you tried cycling any of the natural heritage track along the coast (Think it goes Seaham to Hartlepool), I've been meaning to bring my bike up for it. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"Yep, but not as much as I should. Am hoping a spin class will see me through to spring 
Unless someone local fancies keeping me company..."
You have the guild wheel around Preston, 21miles of mainly cycle path (or so I'm told) we have never done it, but it's one we want to do. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
I was doing between 70 to 90 miles a week, but recently that's dropped off and next year I'm determined to get back up there again next year.
I do like building bikes as well; especially giving old ones new leases of life. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
It's worth googling something like railway trails or railway cycle paths. There is old railways lines all over the place that has been made into a path for people, walkers, joggers, cyclists etc. We ride the Liverpool loopline often, it's an 11 mile stretch running from fazakerly to hslewood in Liverpool, it forms part of the Pennine cycle path.
We also do some of the go sky ride stuff, it's changing name next year. If your new to cycling or want someone to ride with, it's defo worth a look.
We don't do many big popular rides, it seems like it's all about raisin obey for charity and the ride is an after thought. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"It's worth googling something like railway trails or railway cycle paths. There is old railways lines all over the place that has been made into a path for people, walkers, joggers, cyclists etc. We ride the Liverpool loopline often, it's an 11 mile stretch running from fazakerly to hslewood in Liverpool, it forms part of the Pennine cycle path.
We also do some of the go sky ride stuff, it's changing name next year. If your new to cycling or want someone to ride with, it's defo worth a look.
We don't do many big popular rides, it seems like it's all about raisin obey for charity and the ride is an after thought."
Take a look at Sustrans - the national cycle network. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"It's worth googling something like railway trails or railway cycle paths. There is old railways lines all over the place that has been made into a path for people, walkers, joggers, cyclists etc. We ride the Liverpool loopline often, it's an 11 mile stretch running from fazakerly to hslewood in Liverpool, it forms part of the Pennine cycle path.
We also do some of the go sky ride stuff, it's changing name next year. If your new to cycling or want someone to ride with, it's defo worth a look.
We don't do many big popular rides, it seems like it's all about raisin obey for charity and the ride is an after thought.
Take a look at Sustrans - the national cycle network. "
Are they still actively working on these? Most the ones I've used have been a bit half arsed. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"It's worth googling something like railway trails or railway cycle paths. There is old railways lines all over the place that has been made into a path for people, walkers, joggers, cyclists etc. We ride the Liverpool loopline often, it's an 11 mile stretch running from fazakerly to hslewood in Liverpool, it forms part of the Pennine cycle path.
We also do some of the go sky ride stuff, it's changing name next year. If your new to cycling or want someone to ride with, it's defo worth a look.
We don't do many big popular rides, it seems like it's all about raisin obey for charity and the ride is an after thought.
Take a look at Sustrans - the national cycle network.
Are they still actively working on these? Most the ones I've used have been a bit half arsed."
The line we ride is quite well looked after. Sustrans is great, every cycle path in the country is on there I think, it's all charity stuff aswell, that is 1 charity I wouldn't mind raising money for.
There is an old line called the cinder trail, 21 miles from Scarborough to Whitby I want to do next year, over the old arched train bridges and though the old tunnels. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
The bits that have been done are great... until it ends on a dual carriageway (North Wales) or just goes nowhere as per the local one here.
I remember originally it was all about linking routes up everywhere but that was about 15 years ago. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
Someone should start a fab strava group!
I prefare routes that start an Finnish in the same place, somewhere we can park the car and not worry about getting lost.
There is a big trail centre in north Wales, it's in a working forest so when you go, it's always abit different. The tails are basically loops graded differently around the forest. There is a big park in Liverpool called Sefton park, around the perimeter is about 2.5 miles, some times we'll just do a few loops around there.
The weather is crap at the moment, can't wait for it to warm up abit! |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"Someone should start a fab strava group!
I prefare routes that start an Finnish in the same place, somewhere we can park the car and not worry about getting lost.
There is a big trail centre in north Wales, it's in a working forest so when you go, it's always abit different. The tails are basically loops graded differently around the forest. There is a big park in Liverpool called Sefton park, around the perimeter is about 2.5 miles, some times we'll just do a few loops around there.
The weather is crap at the moment, can't wait for it to warm up abit!"
Hicks Lodge in Ashby is similar, run by the Forestry Commission. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"
Unless someone local fancies keeping me company...
You have the guild wheel around Preston, 21miles of mainly cycle path (or so I'm told) we have never done it, but it's one we want to do."
Guild wheel is great, gimme a shout if you want to do it one weekend. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
Yeah definitely! When the weather picks up.
I'm in a FB group called Lancashire cycle link, they are having a group ride there tomorrow, I'm in work so can't go. I could imagine a 21mile ride gets boring by yourself. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"Someone should start a fab strava group!
I prefare routes that start an Finnish in the same place, somewhere we can park the car and not worry about getting lost.
There is a big trail centre in north Wales, it's in a working forest so when you go, it's always abit different. The tails are basically loops graded differently around the forest. There is a big park in Liverpool called Sefton park, around the perimeter is about 2.5 miles, some times we'll just do a few loops around there.
The weather is crap at the moment, can't wait for it to warm up abit!
Hicks Lodge in Ashby is similar, run by the Forestry Commission. "
There is quite a few around the country, it's just a shame they aren't any close to me. We are not badly located tho, few hours from north Wales, Lake District, Peak District. Do you do much mountain biking your self? |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"Yes. Used to race track, cross and time trials. These days it's mainly commuting but keep toying with trying triathlon and if I do I'll do track league and sone club TTs as training .
Tri's are great fun. Do it! "
Never got to track racing, did the time trial, attempted road racing but it was not for me, too many incidents in the bunch. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"Yeah definitely! When the weather picks up.
I'm in a FB group called Lancashire cycle link, they are having a group ride there tomorrow, I'm in work so can't go. I could imagine a 21mile ride gets boring by yourself. "
Haha, I'm on lcl too. Just tried to message you but am blocked as a male. Will have a look, as haven't checked in with Facebook much over Christmas.
May see you when we get a little more sun. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"Yes. Used to race track, cross and time trials. These days it's mainly commuting but keep toying with trying triathlon and if I do I'll do track league and sone club TTs as training .
Tri's are great fun. Do it! "
They do look fun whenever I've been and watched them, my inability to swim is my main problem though! |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"Yes. Used to race track, cross and time trials. These days it's mainly commuting but keep toying with trying triathlon and if I do I'll do track league and sone club TTs as training .
Tri's are great fun. Do it!
Never got to track racing, did the time trial, attempted road racing but it was not for me, too many incidents in the bunch."
Yes I never took to road for that reason. When I was racing track regularly it was 15 years ago and a lot more niche than it is now and always seemed safe probably because the B cats were more interested in fun and getting home safe than taking stupid risks. I think that's changed now with the popularity. But I'm moving to welwyn soon and will have a track on my doorstep, and I still have a track bike (and 2 other fixed bikes!) so who knows! |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"Yeah moved over to n east found two mile closed off a road circuit
Have you tried cycling any of the natural heritage track along the coast (Think it goes Seaham to Hartlepool), I've been meaning to bring my bike up for it."
yeah can actually do a loop as an inland track goes murton to Hartlepool,top of Dalton park retail park,just go canny on the decking of doom lol!Do it on cx bike in summer n mountain bike this time year,some great coastal scenery n lil secluded beachs |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
I used to time trial and road race many years ago.. Averaged around 50 miles per day...i was very fit and fairly successful.. Unfortunately a bad knee injury stopped all that and i still get twinges years later to stop me doing anything serious... Luckily my fitness hasnt completely gone though...
When i was out on a run on my own I used to love stopping off and going into the woods or somewhere remote and strip naked and wank... secretly hoping i would be caught or seen... unfortunately i never was.. or fortunately depending on the possible outcome... |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"Yeah, not as much we would like, home life and work takes up most of our time. We ride a mix of local cycle paths and trail centre's "
what trail centres do you go to? I'm a semi regular at Llandegla. Not been for a while cos I had my bikes nicked and only just replaced my mountain bike.
|
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"Yes. Used to race track, cross and time trials. These days it's mainly commuting but keep toying with trying triathlon and if I do I'll do track league and sone club TTs as training .
Tri's are great fun. Do it!
They do look fun whenever I've been and watched them, my inability to swim is my main problem though! "
I'm a terrible swimmer but I've managed 4 sprint distance triathlons. Do it! You'll love it. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"Yes. Used to race track, cross and time trials. These days it's mainly commuting but keep toying with trying triathlon and if I do I'll do track league and sone club TTs as training .
Tri's are great fun. Do it!
They do look fun whenever I've been and watched them, my inability to swim is my main problem though! "
You can get triathlons with out the swimming, either 2 runs or 2 goes on the bike. Not sure if they are still called a triathlon tho. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"Yes. Used to race track, cross and time trials. These days it's mainly commuting but keep toying with trying triathlon and if I do I'll do track league and sone club TTs as training .
Tri's are great fun. Do it!
They do look fun whenever I've been and watched them, my inability to swim is my main problem though!
You can get triathlons with out the swimming, either 2 runs or 2 goes on the bike. Not sure if they are still called a triathlon tho."
its a duathlon. They do one at Oulton Park in Cheshire. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"Yeah, not as much we would like, home life and work takes up most of our time. We ride a mix of local cycle paths and trail centre's what trail centres do you go to? I'm a semi regular at Llandegla. Not been for a while cos I had my bikes nicked and only just replaced my mountain bike. "
We have been to one planet in llandegla twice and delamere forest twice. He is talking about riding up snowdonia next year.
We have our name down for the Liverpool to Chester ride aswell. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"Yeah, not as much we would like, home life and work takes up most of our time. We ride a mix of local cycle paths and trail centre's what trail centres do you go to? I'm a semi regular at Llandegla. Not been for a while cos I had my bikes nicked and only just replaced my mountain bike.
We have been to one planet in llandegla twice and delamere forest twice. He is talking about riding up snowdonia next year.
We have our name down for the Liverpool to Chester ride aswell."
i haven't put my name down for a road ride yet. I'm doing southport triathlon (think it's may) and Liverpool as soon as they announce a date. Really want to try a MTB race. Maybe an enduro? |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
Short 21 miles on the big MTB today due to black ice on the roads - not risking binning my carbon roadie in those conditions.
Unfortunately I came off today, combination of ice & slick mud caught me out whilst riding the lip of a 9ft deep ravine. Bounced onto the ravine floor only for the bike (all 34lb of it) to follow me down and smack me on the back of the head. Fortunately I had one of my helmets on. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"He is going on about the 5k race that's part of the Liverpool marathon weekend, he can't run to save life tho haha"
if he's serious. Google park run. They do it every Saturday. It's a timed 5k run. Good to build up running fitness.
|
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"He is going on about the 5k race that's part of the Liverpool marathon weekend, he can't run to save life tho hahaif he's serious. Google park run. They do it every Saturday. It's a timed 5k run. Good to build up running fitness. "
Yeah he has mentioned park run and an app called couch to 5k.
He knows he won't win it, it's just more of a, I've done it kinda thing |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"Ive just taken up cycling.. In the french countryside where i live its great fun but very lonely especially if im out for a couple of hours"
That's the best bit! The solitude & concentration means you can put everything out of your head & just live in the moment. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"He is going on about the 5k race that's part of the Liverpool marathon weekend, he can't run to save life tho hahaif he's serious. Google park run. They do it every Saturday. It's a timed 5k run. Good to build up running fitness.
Yeah he has mentioned park run and an app called couch to 5k.
He knows he won't win it, it's just more of a, I've done it kinda thing"
i got better at running, much faster than I did at cycling. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
I used to cycle a lot, mostly run now, I do remember one time during a very hot summer cycling down a quite country lane and had to stop for a pee, I got a stiffy, got back on the bike and started to wank, kept going until I came. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"Yes. Used to race track, cross and time trials. These days it's mainly commuting but keep toying with trying triathlon and if I do I'll do track league and sone club TTs as training .
Tri's are great fun. Do it!
Never got to track racing, did the time trial, attempted road racing but it was not for me, too many incidents in the bunch.
Yes I never took to road for that reason. When I was racing track regularly it was 15 years ago and a lot more niche than it is now and always seemed safe probably because the B cats were more interested in fun and getting home safe than taking stupid risks. I think that's changed now with the popularity. But I'm moving to welwyn soon and will have a track on my doorstep, and I still have a track bike (and 2 other fixed bikes!) so who knows!"
I want to get back into time trials, as it seems the best way to test yourself. Just you and the clock.
Never ridden a fixed wheel either, I built one up but never had the frame for it. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"I used to do 70 miles a week, when I was training for the Manchester to Blackpool night ride for the British Heart Foundation.
I loved taking part in that, in fact I might just make that my New Year resolution, to complete that ride again in 2017.
I've done that one twice, both times we rode home from Blackpool to up the mileage to 112 miles round trip.
TBH it wasn't the distance that was tough as its a very flat route for 80+ miles, it was the time of day! Whilst it was lovely seeing the sunrise over the hills, my body clock was shot to hell.."
Aww well done. I remember cyclists riding back out of Blackpool obviously heading off back home, as I was coming into the finish line.
It was the gale force head wind on the sea front that made the last few miles the hardest for me. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
Love getting around on the bikes.....road and mountain. Prefer distances on the road bike and have lots of charity rides in so far. aiming for coast to coast again this year if things work out. new bike is next on the list in January sales!! |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
Out again today, but on the road bike this time. Realised early on that I had naught in my legs after yesterday's effort so cut it short. 29 mile loop with around 1800ft of ascent, not my finest day on a bike! |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"It wasn't short weather out on the bike this morning!
That's why my cycling wardrobe is as big as my cross-dressing wardrobe!
Get the right kit & you can ride in pretty much any weather."
It didn't stop me, but my legs look like they're been slapped now! |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"Someone should start a fab strava group!
I prefare routes that start an Finnish in the same place, somewhere we can park the car and not worry about getting lost.
There is a big trail centre in north Wales, it's in a working forest so when you go, it's always abit different. The tails are basically loops graded differently around the forest. There is a big park in Liverpool called Sefton park, around the perimeter is about 2.5 miles, some times we'll just do a few loops around there.
The weather is crap at the moment, can't wait for it to warm up abit!
Hicks Lodge in Ashby is similar, run by the Forestry Commission.
There is quite a few around the country, it's just a shame they aren't any close to me. We are not badly located tho, few hours from north Wales, Lake District, Peak District. Do you do much mountain biking your self?"
Mountain Biking - no. Mostly road and track. However, Ive been given an old Specialized MTB and that's my next renovation project, so I may give it a go in the summer when Ive completed it. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"It wasn't short weather out on the bike this morning!
That's why my cycling wardrobe is as big as my cross-dressing wardrobe!
Get the right kit & you can ride in pretty much any weather.
It didn't stop me, but my legs look like they're been slapped now! "
I've broken my right knee twice (not cycling related) so my knees don't see daylight til it's 10+ degrees Celsius! |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"It wasn't short weather out on the bike this morning!
That's why my cycling wardrobe is as big as my cross-dressing wardrobe!
Get the right kit & you can ride in pretty much any weather.
It didn't stop me, but my legs look like they're been slapped now!
I've broken my right knee twice (not cycling related) so my knees don't see daylight til it's 10+ degrees Celsius!"
I have winter cycling leggings.. Mine dont see less than 16 degrees.. call me a wuss..lol
|
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"It wasn't short weather out on the bike this morning!
That's why my cycling wardrobe is as big as my cross-dressing wardrobe!
Get the right kit & you can ride in pretty much any weather."
one of my favourite quotes is "there is no such thing as bad weather, just poor clothing choices" |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"It wasn't short weather out on the bike this morning!
That's why my cycling wardrobe is as big as my cross-dressing wardrobe!
Get the right kit & you can ride in pretty much any weather. one of my favourite quotes is "there is no such thing as bad weather, just poor clothing choices""
I use my bike for work so have to cycle in my uniform, we can't all make the right clothing choice
And it's been fooking freezing the past few mornings |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"It wasn't short weather out on the bike this morning!
That's why my cycling wardrobe is as big as my cross-dressing wardrobe!
Get the right kit & you can ride in pretty much any weather. one of my favourite quotes is "there is no such thing as bad weather, just poor clothing choices"
I use my bike for work so have to cycle in my uniform, we can't all make the right clothing choice
And it's been fooking freezing the past few mornings "
 I do too. I just carry my uniform in a backpack and get changed at work. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"It wasn't short weather out on the bike this morning!
That's why my cycling wardrobe is as big as my cross-dressing wardrobe!
Get the right kit & you can ride in pretty much any weather. one of my favourite quotes is "there is no such thing as bad weather, just poor clothing choices"
I use my bike for work so have to cycle in my uniform, we can't all make the right clothing choice
And it's been fooking freezing the past few mornings I do too. I just carry my uniform in a backpack and get changed at work. "
I cant do that as im a community nurse and cycle round my calls
Doing that woukd mean getting changed and back into cycling clothes at every call i did and i do about 20 calls a day |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"It wasn't short weather out on the bike this morning!
That's why my cycling wardrobe is as big as my cross-dressing wardrobe!
Get the right kit & you can ride in pretty much any weather. one of my favourite quotes is "there is no such thing as bad weather, just poor clothing choices"
I use my bike for work so have to cycle in my uniform, we can't all make the right clothing choice
And it's been fooking freezing the past few mornings I do too. I just carry my uniform in a backpack and get changed at work.
I cant do that as im a community nurse and cycle round my calls
Doing that woukd mean getting changed and back into cycling clothes at every call i did and i do about 20 calls a day "
fair play to you then. If I was wearing a hat I'd genuinely take it off to you. Tough job made tougher. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"It wasn't short weather out on the bike this morning!
That's why my cycling wardrobe is as big as my cross-dressing wardrobe!
Get the right kit & you can ride in pretty much any weather. one of my favourite quotes is "there is no such thing as bad weather, just poor clothing choices"
I use my bike for work so have to cycle in my uniform, we can't all make the right clothing choice
And it's been fooking freezing the past few mornings I do too. I just carry my uniform in a backpack and get changed at work.
I cant do that as im a community nurse and cycle round my calls
Doing that woukd mean getting changed and back into cycling clothes at every call i did and i do about 20 calls a day "
So you really have been out in the worst of the cold the last week or so  |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"It wasn't short weather out on the bike this morning!
That's why my cycling wardrobe is as big as my cross-dressing wardrobe!
Get the right kit & you can ride in pretty much any weather. one of my favourite quotes is "there is no such thing as bad weather, just poor clothing choices"
I use my bike for work so have to cycle in my uniform, we can't all make the right clothing choice
And it's been fooking freezing the past few mornings I do too. I just carry my uniform in a backpack and get changed at work.
I cant do that as im a community nurse and cycle round my calls
Doing that woukd mean getting changed and back into cycling clothes at every call i did and i do about 20 calls a day
So you really have been out in the worst of the cold the last week or so "
I go out in it all
6am in 2 foot of snow
You name it ive cycled round in it
Some years its been that bad I've only been able to cycle the main roads and had to push my bike round the side roads where the snow and ice hasn't melted
Illness don't wait for no man |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"It wasn't short weather out on the bike this morning!
That's why my cycling wardrobe is as big as my cross-dressing wardrobe!
Get the right kit & you can ride in pretty much any weather. one of my favourite quotes is "there is no such thing as bad weather, just poor clothing choices"
I use my bike for work so have to cycle in my uniform, we can't all make the right clothing choice
And it's been fooking freezing the past few mornings I do too. I just carry my uniform in a backpack and get changed at work.
I cant do that as im a community nurse and cycle round my calls
Doing that woukd mean getting changed and back into cycling clothes at every call i did and i do about 20 calls a day
So you really have been out in the worst of the cold the last week or so
I go out in it all
6am in 2 foot of snow
You name it ive cycled round in it
Some years its been that bad I've only been able to cycle the main roads and had to push my bike round the side roads where the snow and ice hasn't melted
Illness don't wait for no man "
Harder than any 'sports' cyclist!
|
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"It wasn't short weather out on the bike this morning!
That's why my cycling wardrobe is as big as my cross-dressing wardrobe!
Get the right kit & you can ride in pretty much any weather. one of my favourite quotes is "there is no such thing as bad weather, just poor clothing choices"
I use my bike for work so have to cycle in my uniform, we can't all make the right clothing choice
And it's been fooking freezing the past few mornings I do too. I just carry my uniform in a backpack and get changed at work.
I cant do that as im a community nurse and cycle round my calls
Doing that woukd mean getting changed and back into cycling clothes at every call i did and i do about 20 calls a day
So you really have been out in the worst of the cold the last week or so
I go out in it all
6am in 2 foot of snow
You name it ive cycled round in it
Some years its been that bad I've only been able to cycle the main roads and had to push my bike round the side roads where the snow and ice hasn't melted
Illness don't wait for no man
Harder than any 'sports' cyclist!
"
Absolutely -- hard as nails! While not a fully paid up member of the fair weather cyclist club, I may occasionally fanny out if it's raining too hard...  |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"It wasn't short weather out on the bike this morning!
That's why my cycling wardrobe is as big as my cross-dressing wardrobe!
Get the right kit & you can ride in pretty much any weather. one of my favourite quotes is "there is no such thing as bad weather, just poor clothing choices"
I use my bike for work so have to cycle in my uniform, we can't all make the right clothing choice
And it's been fooking freezing the past few mornings I do too. I just carry my uniform in a backpack and get changed at work.
I cant do that as im a community nurse and cycle round my calls
Doing that woukd mean getting changed and back into cycling clothes at every call i did and i do about 20 calls a day
So you really have been out in the worst of the cold the last week or so
I go out in it all
6am in 2 foot of snow
You name it ive cycled round in it
Some years its been that bad I've only been able to cycle the main roads and had to push my bike round the side roads where the snow and ice hasn't melted
Illness don't wait for no man "
Taken from the rules of cycling.
"Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
Fair-weather riding is a luxury reserved for Sunday afternoons and wide boulevards. Those who ride in foul weather – be it cold, wet, or inordinately hot – are members of a special club of riders who, on the morning of a big ride, pull back the curtain to check the weather and, upon seeing rain falling from the skies, allow a wry smile to spread across their face. This is a rider who loves the work." |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
Wow there's a lot of people coming out as cyclists on here. I love it.
If anyone fancies meeting up in the new year for a ride out somewhere. Drop me a line I'm happy to travel and usually do with the bike xx |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"Wow there's a lot of people coming out as cyclists on here. I love it.
If anyone fancies meeting up in the new year for a ride out somewhere. Drop me a line I'm happy to travel and usually do with the bike xx"
Rode the North York Moors on my last Coast to Coast, blooming hard work after day 1 riding from the Cumbrian coast to past Barnard Castle, taking in Tan Hill in freezing rain & fog. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
I bike to work most days although it's only a short trip, but i do want to do more, just bought a new boardman Cyclocross which needs to be properly unleashed, and I've just signed up for our local 100km sportive in April...  |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"Yes love it doing my third Ride London 100 this year."
I'm not entering the ballot this year. After last years chaos it's put me off. I did 2014 when it pissed down and they shortened it to 86 miles to avoid Box Hill and Leath Hill and the following year. I entered the ballot last year and didn't get a place.
|
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"What do you mean, you entered the ballot?
Why did they shorten the ride, what's wrong with the 2 place's that you never went to?
We are doing the Liverpool Chester ride again this year."
they get WAY more entries than places so it's picked at random. You don't pay unless you get a place but you have to apply. It's possible to get a place through a charity but you have to commit to raise a certain amount of money for them.
The year it was shortened it pissed down and a sewer collapsed under one of the big hills on the route I believe and because of the amount of water they decided the descent was too dangerous on the other hill.
I probably won't enter any more sportives, gonna stick with triathlons or try an MTB enduro race. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
Mainly a Mountain Bike rider here, but being in North Wales that's to be expected.
Road ride occasionally, did a 24 hour London to Paris run last year that was bizarrely enjoyable. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"Off out this morning on a test ride of an upgraded customer road bike.... should be fun....
Anyone else love following women cyclists in their lycra kit.... "
You're not going on that test ride in those budgie smugglers are you?  |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
I'm unfit
Just been out for a spin, 24.5 miles at an average of 16.4mph with 1500ft of climbing. I've averaged 18mph+ over that route before now.
First evening ride of the year - best get some practice in! |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"I'm unfit
Just been out for a spin, 24.5 miles at an average of 16.4mph with 1500ft of climbing. I've averaged 18mph+ over that route before now.
First evening ride of the year - best get some practice in!"
Kudos  |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"Mainly a Mountain Bike rider here, but being in North Wales that's to be expected.
Road ride occasionally, did a 24 hour London to Paris run last year that was bizarrely enjoyable. "
Would that be at Llandegla forest? |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"Yep Llandegla is one of my prime spots. You get up there? "
as often as I can. Been ages though. Love it except for that bastard climb at the start. Haha
|
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
Yep, bastard climb to the top is always a bugger. But it's all downhill (mostly from there).
Was up there yesterday, but one of my headset bearings decided to collapse on me so had to abort my ride |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
Last time I was up at the Marin (which was a couple of years back) it was really badly hacked up. Didn't enjoy it at all, and I do like technical stuff.
Love Coed y Brenin but don't get the chance to get out there as often as I like. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
I'm an avid road cyclist and do sportives across the country. If I can I try to visit the nearest swingers club while I'm in the area and combine my love of swinging with cycling
Tour of Cambridge and Jaydees are next on the calendar. Anyone else doing the ToC |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"Last time I was up at the Marin (which was a couple of years back) it was really badly hacked up. Didn't enjoy it at all, and I do like technical stuff.
Love Coed y Brenin but don't get the chance to get out there as often as I like. "
Only done Marin once. Don't remember it that well. Really wanna try Coed Y Brenin. If you get a chance try Cannock Chase. I go there a lot |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
Marin smash trail smashes your bike up pretty bad I think... the dragons back section over the limestone just destroys it.
Llandegla is technical and soft but has black runs so I love it.
Not tried brenin yet... |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"Marin smash trail smashes your bike up pretty bad I think... the dragons back section over the limestone just destroys it.
Llandegla is technical and soft but has black runs so I love it.
Not tried brenin yet... "
ill bear that in mind if I ever try it again. I love Llandegla but I wish they would do something interesting with that bastard climb at the start. I don't mind the early bits where it zigzags through the trees but the long straight climb bores me and knackers me equally. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
Love the climbs there my forte...
Apart from the time I flew up it pulled wheelie as i beat the lads tipped back cracked my helment and burst my camelbak...
Twat of the day award... |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"Love getting around on the bikes.....road and mountain. Prefer distances on the road bike and have lots of charity rides in so far. aiming for coast to coast again this year if things work out. new bike is next on the list in January sales!!"
What coast to coast is that one, as I did the Liverpool to Scarborough 'Fun' ride twice years ago. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
» Add a new message to this topic
