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Cycling part 3

By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman over a year ago

evesham

Seen as it closed soon after my question... Though I'd start a 3rd one.

My feet keep going numb when I ride. Suggestions so far have been to get a bike fit done and check my laces both of which I will look into... Any other ideas?

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By *etitesaraTV/TS over a year ago

rochdale

What shoes/pedals are you using?

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman over a year ago

evesham

"What shoes/pedals are you using?"

Normal pedals and normal trainers (cheap ones from a shop)

I'm not ready for cleats yet lol

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By *etitesaraTV/TS over a year ago

rochdale

First, make sure your saddle is set right. That means both the height and fore and aft on the rails.

Your feet will swell during exercise so don't tie the laces too tight.

Also, look at where you are placing your feet on the pedals, try pedalling with the balls of your feet rather than the arch.

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By *horltzMan over a year ago

heysham

"What shoes/pedals are you using?

Normal pedals and normal trainers (cheap ones from a shop)

I'm not ready for cleats yet lol"

Try adjusting seat height

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Seen as it closed soon after my question... Though I'd start a 3rd one.

My feet keep going numb when I ride. Suggestions so far have been to get a bike fit done and check my laces both of which I will look into... Any other ideas? "

Bike fitting my play a big part to it. Also padded pants might help. If i dont wear padded pants my balls get pins and neddles in them.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Have you tried cleat pedals and shoes? Completely changed the way I cycle and you can use the shoes if you do any indoor cycling too

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman over a year ago

evesham

"Have you tried cleat pedals and shoes? Completely changed the way I cycle and you can use the shoes if you do any indoor cycling too

I'm scared of them lol

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

You're compressing a nerve somewhere, and it'll likely be underpinned either by saddle position or what part of it most of your weight is on. If you can afford it, a bike fitting should really help

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Have you tried cleat pedals and shoes? Completely changed the way I cycle and you can use the shoes if you do any indoor cycling too

I'm scared of them lol"

Me too

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Have you tried cleat pedals and shoes? Completely changed the way I cycle and you can use the shoes if you do any indoor cycling too

I'm scared of them lol

They take a bit of practice (have fallen once or twice), mostly in a spin class clipping in and out lol x"

See, you falling from a stationary bike doesn't feel my clumsy self with confidence

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Have you tried cleat pedals and shoes? Completely changed the way I cycle and you can use the shoes if you do any indoor cycling too

I'm scared of them lol"

They take a bit of practice (have fallen once or twice at the start), but jump in a spin class to get used to clipping in and out lol x

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Have you tried cleat pedals and shoes? Completely changed the way I cycle and you can use the shoes if you do any indoor cycling too

I'm scared of them lol

They take a bit of practice (have fallen once or twice), mostly in a spin class clipping in and out lol x

See, you falling from a stationary bike doesn't feel my clumsy self with confidence

Ha! I reread that and reposted

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By *etitesaraTV/TS over a year ago

rochdale

I have SPD's and SPD-SL's on all my bikes, suspect I'd struggle to ride on flat pedals now!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"See, you falling from a stationary bike doesn't feel my clumsy self with confidence

Ha! I reread that and reposted

Oops, sorry I quoted it

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By *etitesaraTV/TS over a year ago

rochdale

Rode a fairly easy route through Cheshire/Staffs/Shropshire yesterday, 93 miles at an average of 16.3mph. Not very quick but I'm streaming with a cold!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Have a look on e bay for a second hand cheep cycle shoes 1 size above your shoe size. The ridgid molded sole shouls eleviate the movement of your sole.

Have a look at u-tube for some bike self size tips so ur near enough to a shop bike fit. Try u tube global cycling network. Its a brit site and all are ex pros.

TC x

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Have you tried cleat pedals and shoes? Completely changed the way I cycle and you can use the shoes if you do any indoor cycling too

I'm scared of them lol"

If you are not ready for cleats, maybe try a different pair of shoes with a stiffer sole, or better still maybe upgrade to cycling shoes and try toe clips instead of cleats, to be honest using cleats is scary at first but you soon get used to it and then you won't want to be without!

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman over a year ago

evesham

"You're compressing a nerve somewhere, and it'll likely be underpinned either by saddle position or what part of it most of your weight is on. If you can afford it, a bike fitting should really help

It feels like it's most on my foof to be fair lol

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By *etitesaraTV/TS over a year ago

rochdale

You can buy ladies specific saddles.

If you can find a Specialised dealership nearby, they offer a fitting service & sale or return.

Everyone is a different shape so recommending a saddle is difficult!

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By *heIcebreakersCouple over a year ago

Cramlington

Cleats make such a difference to how you pedal and sit on the bike.

Yes, you need to get used to them, and practice unclipping, but it soon becomes second nature.

They also take some of the pressure off your feet when pedalling, because if you want to go faster you pull up harder, rather than stomping on the pedals.

As regards your problem, I'd look at the nose of your saddle, and whether it's pressing on your groin / thigh.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"You're compressing a nerve somewhere, and it'll likely be underpinned either by saddle position or what part of it most of your weight is on. If you can afford it, a bike fitting should really help

It feels like it's most on my foof to be fair lol "

But there are a lot of nerves running through that area (no, not those) leading down to the lower body.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Seen as it closed soon after my question... Though I'd start a 3rd one.

My feet keep going numb when I ride. Suggestions so far have been to get a bike fit done and check my laces both of which I will look into... Any other ideas? "

Have you spoken to reputable bike dealer ?

It maybe the seat you have is not right for you..do you know if it's a ladies fit seat?

What type of clothing are you wearing... I have to wear both padded shorts and padded underwear.

Hope one of these may help.

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By *orny IrishMan over a year ago

Rural Wiltshire

"Have you tried cleat pedals and shoes? Completely changed the way I cycle and you can use the shoes if you do any indoor cycling too

I'm scared of them lol

They take a bit of practice (have fallen once or twice at the start), but jump in a spin class to get used to clipping in and out lol x"

I would agree with this.

Plus a bike fit. Try different saddles. and look at where you are putting your foot. One advantage of cleats is you use the ball of your foot more. Helps a lot if you have everything sized correctly.

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By *ranfondoMan over a year ago

Cambridgeshire

Lots of variables.... Cleats will help but like saddle height and fore//aft saddle for good reach and a 15 degree arm bend ...cleat position help's too...to get used to clipping in and out ..use a spinning bike or a turbo trainer... Go for spd M cleats as they disconnect easier before going Sal's, Keo,Speedplays.... Saddle... If you have issues.... Sit bone width is a key and for ladies it depends on whether you are an innie or outie if you get flap mash...if so there are nose down cut out saddles out there..... Start with the saddle height...get that wrong and it's all wrong

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman over a year ago

evesham

"Lots of variables.... Cleats will help but like saddle height and fore//aft saddle for good reach and a 15 degree arm bend ...cleat position help's too...to get used to clipping in and out ..use a spinning bike or a turbo trainer... Go for spd M cleats as they disconnect easier before going Sal's, Keo,Speedplays.... Saddle... If you have issues.... Sit bone width is a key and for ladies it depends on whether you are an innie or outie if you get flap mash...if so there are nose down cut out saddles out there..... Start with the saddle height...get that wrong and it's all wrong"

What's flap mash

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

What's flap mash

Think literally.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Seen as it closed soon after my question... Though I'd start a 3rd one.

My feet keep going numb when I ride. Suggestions so far have been to get a bike fit done and check my laces both of which I will look into... Any other ideas? "

Have you considered not cycling

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Have you tried cleat pedals and shoes? Completely changed the way I cycle and you can use the shoes if you do any indoor cycling too

I'm scared of them lol

+1 for stiffer soled shoes, mtb shoes might be your best bet.

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By *i1971Man over a year ago

Cornwall

Stiffer soled shoes may well help. I had some soreness and numbness in my foot, then realised that a)the laces were a lot tighter across that part of my foot on the one that was going numb, and b) the soles of the trainers were quite thin.

I got a thicker soled pair of trainers which I then used for a while & paid more attention to how I'd laced them & no more numb toes!

(I then had issues of trainers slipping off the pedals when riding in the wet, so changed over to SPD's. Was terrified at first, but set them at minimum tension to be able to release easily, & even though I did come off a couple of times, no harm done & now wouldn't be without them)

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman over a year ago

evesham

OK.... I haven't done any of the suggestions above but have continued to cycle. 3 trips to work and back in the week and a trip to my sisters will take me to over 70 miles this week. Quite enjoying it now.

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By *orkDefenderMan over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

Was out earlier, a somewhat 'moist' morning!!!

It was decent enough, however, to take gloves off after 20 minutes, & keep them in the pocket for the following (almost) 3 hours

Undecided whether to go to running club tonight now, have l had enough exercise for one day?

Hoping for decent weather tomorrow, for another ride

"I have SPD's and SPD-SL's on all my bikes, suspect I'd struggle to ride on flat pedals now!"

Petite Sara;

I've used SPD (MTB style) since about 1991, when they were big clunky things

We've ALL fallen over, with our first couple of clipless rides

Teo of my Ribbles (the commuter/'all-rounders'/training) have MTB spd pedals, as does my cyclo-cross bike (even though l've not raced CX for a few years

The 'best bike' (another Ribble) has LOOK 'Keo' pedals

Confidence, & a slight degree of fatalism, helps your first few rides

Cleat set-up is VERY important, or your knees won't thank you for it

It's all connected

Ankle/knee twist (cleats), to the saddle height & set-back

Forget having both feet flat on the ground, if you can do that, your saddle is way too low (by maybe 3-4 inch)

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By *orkDefenderMan over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

Got practically a fortnight off soon

Hope to get some riding in

Any volunteers?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Seen as it closed soon after my question... Though I'd start a 3rd one.

My feet keep going numb when I ride. Suggestions so far have been to get a bike fit done and check my laces both of which I will look into... Any other ideas? "

After what you said I'd be inclined to think seat position, when you foot is pushed right down you should still have a little bend in the knee.

Also I'd suggest every couple of miles stand up from the saddle for a minute just to get blood circulation going.

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By *orkDefenderMan over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

Just had about 3 & 1/2 hours out on 'best bike' (for a change!)

Reasonable pace

Saw a few put from various Clubs that l know

Felt a bit thirsty, so called at Birkin cafe for a pot of tea (& a water bottle refill)

Very busy!!, maybe 50+ cyclists

Then back on the lanes

Home about 10 minutes ago, before it gets far too warm

Pots of tea, & Tour de France, this afternoon, l think?

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By *alandNitaCouple over a year ago

Scunthorpe

Pots of tea, & Tour de France, this afternoon, l think?"

I wish I was doing the Tour de France this afternoon

Cal

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"What shoes/pedals are you using?

Normal pedals and normal trainers (cheap ones from a shop)

I'm not ready for cleats yet lol"

I used to suffer with this

Ball of your foot over the axle of the pedal. And it may sound silly but your feet need to stay dry and not get cold

Happy cycling

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Strava anyone

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By *orkDefenderMan over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

"Strava anyone"

Most complex thing l use is my digital watch

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By *orkDefenderMan over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

Have tried Di2, but won't be having it on bikes for a long time

Granted, my work bike does have hydraulic discs, but that's a safety issue

In the dry, l don't think there's much difference to its predecessor (which had Tiagra side-pulls, that were 'kept up to' & '23' section tyres)

The new one (bought in March) has '28', so any dry difference is due to rubber on road

In the wet though, it's a different matter, & the ease of action too far outweighs cables (less 'pull' required)

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By *orkDefenderMan over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

"Granted, my work bike does have hydraulic discs, but that's a safety issue

I know l called it my work-bike

However, it's more than that

It does all my other riding, barring dry weather (& dry roads!)

The mudguards stay on it, l'll put a rack on it & use panniers if need be

Only issues with it, are

It's fairly hefty, a heavy frame/fork combination, even before build-up

Due to the gusseting at the head-tube/top-tube junction, a frame fit pump can't be carried

Not had to revert to bottom 3 sprockets yet, then again, l've not had it down to HolmeMoss or over The Strines yet

A couple of trips into Jackson Bridge (Oil Can Cafe) have seen me climb out of New Mills (sat down) in middle of cassette (34 x 19 )

Sorry for boring a few

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Strava anyone"

If it's not on strava, it doesn't count.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Is there anything like C25K but for bikes? I can't seem to shake my shinsplints and I have an urge to get on my bike (haven't used it for years!)

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Is there anything like C25K but for bikes? I can't seem to shake my shinsplints and I have an urge to get on my bike (haven't used it for years!)"

British cycling have a few beginners training plans.

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By *orkDefenderMan over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

"Strava anyone

If it's not on strava, it doesn't count. "

What did everyone do before GPS & Strava, etc??

4 hours on Sunday, with a few long steady drags in first 2 hours

A few sharper climbs in second two

Regretted using 'work bike', missed the good full carbon on the hills

Still, all miles & hard work

Monday;

Out through Garforth, into Aberford, over to Lotherton Hall

Through Towton, Ulleskelf, Church Fenton, Sherburn-in-Elmet

Pot of tea at Squire

Back via; South Milford, Brotherton, FerryBridge, Knottingley & Pontefract

Today;

Just a couple of hours, around south-west of Wakefield

Newmillerdam, Woolley, Bretton, etc

Running club earlier

Not sure where to ride to, tomorrow?

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By *orkDefenderMan over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

Had a week off work, rode every day - whatever the weather

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan over a year ago

salisbury

"Had a week off work, rode every day - whatever the weather

Putting us all to shame!

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman over a year ago

evesham

I want to do ride London so need to get my ass in the saddle!

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan over a year ago

salisbury

"I want to do ride London so need to get my ass in the saddle! "

Haven't you just missed it?

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman over a year ago

evesham

"I want to do ride London so need to get my ass in the saddle!

Haven't you just missed it?"

Haha

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By *orkDefenderMan over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

"Had a week off work, rode every day - whatever the weather

Putting us all to shame!

Don't use Strava, or even a mileometer, but l'll hazard a guess from knowing a lot of the roads (checking online mapping afterwards, like; Mapometer), that it was 50-60 every day

Granted a bit less on rainy days(40?)

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Had a week off work, rode every day - whatever the weather

Putting us all to shame!

Don't use Strava, or even a mileometer, but l'll hazard a guess from knowing a lot of the roads (checking online mapping afterwards, like; Mapometer), that it was 50-60 every day

Granted a bit less on rainy days(40?)"

If it's not on strava, it didn't happen.

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan over a year ago

salisbury

"Had a week off work, rode every day - whatever the weather

Putting us all to shame!

Don't use Strava, or even a mileometer, but l'll hazard a guess from knowing a lot of the roads (checking online mapping afterwards, like; Mapometer), that it was 50-60 every day

Granted a bit less on rainy days(40?)

If it's not on strava, it didn't happen. "

True.

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By *orkDefenderMan over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

What happened before such things?

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By *ild_oatsMan over a year ago

the land of saints & sinners

"I want to do ride London so need to get my ass in the saddle! "

You have about 1 in 4 chance of getting a place as it's a ballot for places... Unless you sign up for a charity place.

Ride London is not a hard ride to do but has an amazing atmosphere.

Wales in a Day is more challenging. Caernarfon to Chepstow 185 miles in a single day.

Now that was a some hard riding done that day...

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman over a year ago

evesham

"I want to do ride London so need to get my ass in the saddle!

You have about 1 in 4 chance of getting a place as it's a ballot for places... Unless you sign up for a charity place.

Ride London is not a hard ride to do but has an amazing atmosphere.

Wales in a Day is more challenging. Caernarfon to Chepstow 185 miles in a single day.

Now that was a some hard riding done that day...

I only want to do it to complete the London classics that has been launched this year.

London Marathon

Ride London

Swim serpentine

Have done the marathon so just the swim and the bike ride to do by my 40th

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By *orkDefenderMan over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

Didn't get chance to ride yesterday, on my day-off

Won't be having a long ride now, till my next day off (a week on Saturday)

On lates, Saturday, so can ParkRun anyway

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By *heIcebreakersCouple over a year ago

Cramlington

"I want to do ride London so need to get my ass in the saddle! "
British cycling have a great beginners sportive training plan on their website. Ride London for the full 100 will take a year's training from scratch, so start now.

Sportives are great if you need extra teeshirts in your life.

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan over a year ago

salisbury

I tried to a 100, but at 60 miles in i developed a massive cramp in my hip. Couldn't shake it.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"I tried to a 100, but at 60 miles in i developed a massive cramp in my hip. Couldn't shake it.

Either not enough fluid or bad positioning?

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By *mokeyslutWoman over a year ago

penzance

you still need good peadls get some nice ones of super star components cheap and some good cycling shoes designed for flat peadls. wiggle or chainreaction have lots. will solve ur problems. xx

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By *mokeyslutWoman over a year ago

penzance

also spend at least 40 quid on some nice shorts. go to a good cycling shop and ask for a bike fit should cost 50 quid tops xx

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By *ossnsecretaryCouple over a year ago

Epsom

Anyone done Velothon Wales?

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By *ild_oatsMan over a year ago

the land of saints & sinners

Not officially but have ridden the exact route an a couple of occasions...

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By *heIcebreakersCouple over a year ago

Cramlington

"Anyone done Velothon Wales?"

I know the roads well but it's another one that attracts too high a proportion of former golfers....

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By *ust RachelTV/TS over a year ago

Horsham

Try mountain bike shoes, they have a strengthened sole.

Look at seat height and position, there could be a nrve being trapped by the saddle.

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By *ossnsecretaryCouple over a year ago

Epsom

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By *ossnsecretaryCouple over a year ago

Epsom

"Anyone done Velothon Wales?

I know the roads well but it's another one that attracts too high a proportion of former golfers...."

But less than Ride100 I'd guess?

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By *entleman JayMan over a year ago

Wakefield

"Have you tried cleat pedals and shoes? Completely changed the way I cycle and you can use the shoes if you do any indoor cycling too

I'm scared of them lol

They take a bit of practice (have fallen once or twice at the start), but jump in a spin class to get used to clipping in and out lol x"

If you are starting with cleats buy multi directional ones. Slacken the spring tension off on the pedals too.

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan over a year ago

salisbury

"I tried to a 100, but at 60 miles in i developed a massive cramp in my hip. Couldn't shake it.

Either not enough fluid or bad positioning? "

Could have been either of those! Barely touched my road bike since then. Too many car drivers see me as a vehicle rather than skin and bone..

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By *orkDefenderMan over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

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By *orkDefenderMan over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

Sorry, missed a bit & can't edit

Out on Sunday, the planned ride over HolmeMoss, etc... didn't happen, as a ride buddy ended up not being available

So l went north-west (totally opposite direction)

Headed through Castleford, up as far as Aberford, then to Towton, Ulleskelf, Church Fenton, Sherburn-in-Elmet, South Milford, FerryBridge

Not a bad jaunt

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By *ranfondoMan over a year ago

Cambridgeshire

Not been out for a week on the Road bike.... Been using my Dutch Transport bike around town and between towns... Still gets the miles in , though not as fast. Lol

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman over a year ago

evesham

Just under 10 miles at lunch today. Left my bike at work so will need to cycle home tomorrow which is another 10 miles then doing a 16 mile ride on Sunday with a friend.

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By *orny IrishMan over a year ago

Rural Wiltshire

"Just under 10 miles at lunch today. Left my bike at work so will need to cycle home tomorrow which is another 10 miles then doing a 16 mile ride on Sunday with a friend. "

Your doing well Evie keep it up.

I am out on Saturday for a ride in the new forest.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman over a year ago

evesham

Dix my first organised cycle event today. A (very) leisurely 16 mile bike ride through some beautiful cotswold countryside.

Managed the whole way without incident then fell off going back into the event village

Got some good free stuff off the safer roads partnership and had a really interesting chat with a traffic cop who is working on educating cyclists and drivers on how to share the road

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Dix my first organised cycle event today. A (very) leisurely 16 mile bike ride through some beautiful cotswold countryside.

Managed the whole way without incident then fell off going back into the event village

Got some good free stuff off the safer roads partnership and had a really interesting chat with a traffic cop who is working on educating cyclists and drivers on how to share the road

Well done evie, keep it up

. I did 35 miles today too

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By *orkDefenderMan over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

"Dix my first organised cycle event today. A (very) leisurely 16 mile bike ride through some beautiful cotswold countryside.

Managed the whole way without incident then fell off going back into the event village

Got some good free stuff off the safer roads partnership and had a really interesting chat with a traffic cop who is working on educating cyclists and drivers on how to share the road

Well rode Leanne

Was the fall, due to the surface, or a first time in clipless pedals?

If pedal related, we've all done it

I'll admit to it, even though it was many years ago (l bought my first back in about 1990)

Keep up the good work!!!

As for my rides?

Worked Saturday & Sunday, so it was only a circuitous route back home, no long ride

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman over a year ago

evesham

"Dix my first organised cycle event today. A (very) leisurely 16 mile bike ride through some beautiful cotswold countryside.

Managed the whole way without incident then fell off going back into the event village

Got some good free stuff off the safer roads partnership and had a really interesting chat with a traffic cop who is working on educating cyclists and drivers on how to share the road

Well rode Leanne

Was the fall, due to the surface, or a first time in clipless pedals?

If pedal related, we've all done it

I'll admit to it, even though it was many years ago (l bought my first back in about 1990)

Keep up the good work!!!

As for my rides?

Worked Saturday & Sunday, so it was only a circuitous route back home, no long ride"

I was just trying to be too clever negotiating a tight entrance onto the field lol

Still not ready for cleats!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Seen as it closed soon after my question... Though I'd start a 3rd one.

My feet keep going numb when I ride. Suggestions so far have been to get a bike fit done and check my laces both of which I will look into... Any other ideas? "

Simple answer is your saddle height is wrong. Pedals and shoes won't make a difference if you have the wrong saddle height. Bike fits are good but can cost and plenty of you tube videos showing how to get it right...

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By *ust RachelTV/TS over a year ago

Horsham

"What shoes/pedals are you using?

Normal pedals and normal trainers (cheap ones from a shop)

I'm not ready for cleats yet lol"

There is your issue, trainer soles are too soft when cycling.

Look at cycling trainers, they have a reinforced sole. Some don't have cleats on, so look around.

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By *emel9Man over a year ago

West Midlands

It may have already been said but consider using Mountain Bike pedals and shoes. There isn't much difference between those and road bike cleats for most amateur cyclists.

You can set the pedals to unclip easily, and you can walk normally in them as they have a flat surface...the clip is inset to the shoe.

I use these are regularly cycle 40/50 miles comfortably in them.

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By *orkDefenderMan over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

"It may have already been said but consider using Mountain Bike pedals and shoes. There isn't much difference between those and road bike cleats for most amateur cyclists.

You can set the pedals to unclip easily, and you can walk normally in them as they have a flat surface...the clip is inset to the shoe.

I use these are regularly cycle 40/50 miles comfortably in them."

Ditto

I use them SPDs, & Sidi MTB/CX shoes on my commuter/all-rounder (& have done for a LOT of years)

As stated, they can be walked in. & you have twice the opportunity to clip in

Used to race MTB & CX, so used to unclipping at speed, jumping off & back on

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Have you tried cleat pedals and shoes? Completely changed the way I cycle and you can use the shoes if you do any indoor cycling too

I'm scared of them lol"

You only ever fall off once. Trust me

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By *orkDefenderMan over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

"Have you tried cleat pedals and shoes? Completely changed the way I cycle and you can use the shoes if you do any indoor cycling too

I'm scared of them lol

You only ever fall off once. Trust me

Sadly, you may fall off more than once

Practice at first on a soft surface - playing fields, so you have a soft landing

You will fall off several times, if possible, get a friend to help

Once you think you have mastered technique

Have him/her step out in fromt of you at varying distances/speeds (still on grass) for practice at unclipping in emergency

When you're confident, & having made a couple of safe trips on the road, that's when you will fall

As instinct takes over from learnt behaviour

I'll admit l did it, as l used 'LOOK' system first (the triangular roadie), & still had toe-clips on my MTB (Christophe steel, not plastic)

Then went to SPDs on MTB/CX & commuter

I got very used to them..... went out on road bike on a nice day & fell off at lights, as l'd subconciously underestimated the different spring settings (how tight the release mechanism is)

Live & learn

Bike wasn't scratched!

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By *orkDefenderMan over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

Just had about 2 & 1/2 hours in the rain

Even a brief hail-storm, between Sherburn-in -Elemet & Towton

Stung the hands without gloves!!!

Faced looked like l'd rode a wet Paris-Roubaix, by the time l got home!!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Out round devizes n pewsey nice n sunny then torrential rain n headwind on way back to hotel,off out to work now,good ride always sets me up for job

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By *pider-WomanWoman over a year ago

Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Truro

This. I had a bike fit done with a Specialized dealer when I bought my new rd bike and also went over to cleats.

It cost about £150

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By *woodiMan over a year ago

notts

Hi ex pro cyclist here so they charged you for a bike fit after you had got the bike from them ???

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

When you say ex pro cyclist .......

It's normal for SPECIALIZED dealers to charge for bike fits. It's their policy, though if you'd bought a bike, good business would've said the bike fit should be free.

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By *woodiMan over a year ago

notts

Most charge if you don't bye a bike from them but to charge after you've got a bike from them takes the piss a bit

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By *pider-WomanWoman over a year ago

Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Truro

"Hi ex pro cyclist here so they charged you for a bike fit after you had got the bike from them ???"

No it was included but the normal price is 150 for the full fit. Im having it gone again on Monday as sometimes not quite right in the seat area

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Just back from ride,stopped off to see Wiggo unveil memorial to Tom Simpson at his birthplace,Haswell co Durham,few hills wet n windy

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By *orkDefenderMan over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

Rather a blustery ride today, with a circuitous route out, & yes!!, into the headwind.....

Interuppted the ride, with a visit for an hour or so at 'Quest'

Tea & shower, plus a play with a couple of girls

Then a longer route home..... sidewind this time!!!!

Out riding again tomorrow

"Just back from ride,stopped off to see Wiggo unveil memorial to Tom Simpson at his birthplace,Haswell co Durham,few hills wet n windy"

Barry Hoban married Simpsons widow

I grew up in same village as Hoban

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Forget all that advice. Get somebody in a car to take you up a big hill and coast down with no work no pain then get picked up again

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By *pider-WomanWoman over a year ago

Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Truro

"Had a week off work, rode every day - whatever the weather

Putting us all to shame!

Don't use Strava, or even a mileometer, but l'll hazard a guess from knowing a lot of the roads (checking online mapping afterwards, like; Mapometer), that it was 50-60 every day

Granted a bit less on rainy days(40?)

If it's not on strava, it didn't happen. "

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Had a week off work, rode every day - whatever the weather

Putting us all to shame!

Don't use Strava, or even a mileometer, but l'll hazard a guess from knowing a lot of the roads (checking online mapping afterwards, like; Mapometer), that it was 50-60 every day

Granted a bit less on rainy days(40?)

If it's not on strava, it didn't happen.

Haha my last strava stat was 37mph straight to 0mph I destroyed everything but thank God for helmets even if you do look like a tool

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By *orkDefenderMan over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

No Strava here either

I used to use the Avocet computers many years ago, very accurate if set up correctly

Nowadays, l do the same, & measure on Mapometer

(keep considering an OS subscription though)

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By *ust RachelTV/TS over a year ago

Horsham

"Had a week off work, rode every day - whatever the weather

Putting us all to shame!

Don't use Strava, or even a mileometer, but l'll hazard a guess from knowing a lot of the roads (checking online mapping afterwards, like; Mapometer), that it was 50-60 every day

Granted a bit less on rainy days(40?)

If it's not on strava, it didn't happen.

Haha my last strava stat was 37mph straight to 0mph I destroyed everything but thank God for helmets even if you do look like a tool

At least it recorded your speed before the impact, nice to see how lucky you were.

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By *orkDefenderMan over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

Indeed you were!!

I've seen a lot, who haven't been lucky

Local Cyclo-Cross on Sunday

I think l'll just watch, as l'm struggling at the moment to be 'run-fit'

I'm reasonably 'bike-fit'

But, after a few years away from it, l'm definately not 'cross-fit'!!!!!

Be nice to see a few faces from the past, who do know still compete

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By *heIcebreakersCouple over a year ago

Cramlington

"Indeed you were!!

I've seen a lot, who haven't been lucky

Local Cyclo-Cross on Sunday

I think l'll just watch, as l'm struggling at the moment to be 'run-fit'

I'm reasonably 'bike-fit'

But, after a few years away from it, l'm definately not 'cross-fit'!!!!!

Be nice to see a few faces from the past, who do know still compete

"
Cross is just madness with added mud....

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Cheap trainers could be the problem. You need shoes with stiff soles to spread the load of the pedal over a wider area of your foot. Look at proper cycling shoes and see how stiff the soles are.

+1 for SPD pedals. The best upgrade you can ever do to a bike.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I took up cycling June this year. Easiest way to

Make a quick improvement and help comfort for feet is proper cleats. Yes you’ll probably fall off as I did but they make such a difference. Some 12 weeks later I cycled the Birmingham velo for charity, and the feet were ok!

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan over a year ago

salisbury

"I took up cycling June this year. Easiest way to

Flat pedals win medals....

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By *orkDefenderMan over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

"Local Cyclo-Cross on Sunday

Cross is just madness with added mud.... "

Indeed it is!

And sometimes, snow and ice

Even sand on some courses

I've ridden a few, where Schools have been used, & you're routed through the long-jump pit

Brigshaw School, at Kippax (east of Leeds/north of Castleford) being one such venue

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By *orkDefenderMan over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

"Local Cyclo-Cross on Sunday

Cross is just madness with added mud....

Indeed it is!

And sometimes, snow and ice

Even sand on some courses

I've ridden a few, where Schools have been used, & you're routed through the long-jump pit

Brigshaw School, at Kippax (east of Leeds/north of Castleford) being one such venue"

And a chance to shiver on the start-line, in a skin-suit

Which, by the end of the hour is sodden with sweat & mud-caked

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By *orkDefenderMan over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

Just looked out

Rain started, almost 'bouncing'

Going to be a wet ride into work

Joy!!!! - still wet lycra, at 22:00!!!

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By *pider-WomanWoman over a year ago

Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Truro

Cleats cleats cleats its the only way

Id never go back!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

What she said, cleats all the way.

I hate riding a bike with flat pedals. Doesn't feel right and I get annoyed at all that wasted energy on the upstroke.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Rather a blustery ride today, with a circuitous route out, & yes!!, into the headwind.....

Interuppted the ride, with a visit for an hour or so at 'Quest'

Tea & shower, plus a play with a couple of girls

Then a longer route home..... sidewind this time!!!!

Out riding again tomorrow

Just back from ride,stopped off to see Wiggo unveil memorial to Tom Simpson at his birthplace,Haswell co Durham,few hills wet n windy

Barry Hoban married Simpsons widow

I grew up in same village as Hoban"
yeah great rider Hoban on his pink Mercier,classic,kept the British flag flying on the continent as well as Wright and Edwards in the 70s took the young Paul sherwen under his wing

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By *orkDefenderMan over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

"Cleats cleats cleats its the only way

Id never go back!"

Indeed!!

First bought my own road clipless (Shimano shoes & pedals) back in 1990

A whole new world!!

Used clips/straps in MTB racing/cyclo-cross for a while longer

Think l got my first SPDs in early 92?

Still use (off-road) SPD on my day to day road bike - which is also my 'commuter bike'

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By *orkDefenderMan over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

"Yeah great rider Hoban on his pink Mercier,classic,kept the British flag flying on the continent as well as Wright and Edwards in the 70s took the young Paul sherwen under his wing "

His Mercian, a few jerseys, etc.... were on display in Wakefield Museum/Central. Library for a while

He also has a 'Walk Of Fame' star in the city centre

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By *ust RachelTV/TS over a year ago

Horsham

"Cleats cleats cleats its the only way

Id never go back!

Indeed!!

First bought my own road clipless (Shimano shoes & pedals) back in 1990

A whole new world!!

Used clips/straps in MTB racing/cyclo-cross for a while longer

Think l got my first SPDs in early 92?

Still use (off-road) SPD on my day to day road bike - which is also my 'commuter bike' "

I prefer time pedals. I started using than back in the 90's, still using them now.

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By *orkDefenderMan over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

I tried them, if you mean the road pedals (not off-road Time)

Wasn't a fan of the shoes (white), granted more are compatible now

I use a pair of Sidi Genius 2, bought in 1994!!!!

I think they're up to '7' now?

Sidi CX/MTB shoes for the commute too

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

£50-£ 60 is a joke for a bike fit i mush have fitted 40 local ladbikes over the year only two weeks ago one of the team paid £50 ...and he looked like it was not is own bike a ride out with me and a set of allen keys and away he go's looking a i bloody cyclist...just a rip off.....

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan over a year ago

salisbury

"I took up cycling June this year. Easiest way to

Flat pedals win medals....

New pair of five tens today! Clipless pedals somewhere in the shed....? Who cares?!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Yeah great rider Hoban on his pink Mercier,classic,kept the British flag flying on the continent as well as Wright and Edwards in the 70s took the young Paul sherwen under his wing

His Mercian, a few jerseys, etc.... were on display in Wakefield Museum/Central. Library for a while

He also has a 'Walk Of Fame' star in the city centre"
lol 'Mercian'! Wish I still had the royal blue one I had in the 80s!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

I would go to a specialist bike repair shop and ask them to ergonomically assess your seat positioning and pedals.

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By *orkDefenderMan over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

Just been down to watch the local Cyclo-Cross

A quite large field, over Seniors, V40, Ladies & V50

Damned cold in the Park though

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

i rode cross yesterday...bloody windy race hard work..

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By *heIcebreakersCouple over a year ago

Cramlington

"£50-£ 60 is a joke for a bike fit i mush have fitted 40 local ladbikes over the year only two weeks ago one of the team paid £50 ...and he looked like it was not is own bike a ride out with me and a set of allen keys and away he go's looking a i bloody cyclist...just a rip off....."

Lots of people claim to be bike fitters after a one day course - it's money for old rope.... Much prefer the advice of experienced riders / coaches in the discipline you're being fitted for...

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Just been down to watch the local Cyclo-Cross

A quite large field, over Seniors, V40, Ladies & V50

Damned cold in the Park though"

I can remember racing cross in fields of 20 or 230 riders, crazy how it has exploded in popularity the last few years.

I miss racing it but really couldn;t be done wih the training to have a go again!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Seen as it closed soon after my question... Though I'd start a 3rd one.

My feet keep going numb when I ride. Suggestions so far have been to get a bike fit done and check my laces both of which I will look into... Any other ideas? "

As anybody mentioned going to your GP? Just to rule out any circulation issues? Otherwise visit a cycle retailer and explain your problems. Do hope you get sorted

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By *orkDefenderMan over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

I can remember racing cross in fields of 20 or 230 riders, crazy how it has exploded in popularity the last few years.

I miss racing it but really couldn;t be done wih the training to have a go again!"

I used to, beginning about 1990, till 1997

Then, had a gap for a few reasons

Back again, 2007 - 2010

Raced in 2015

Will be competing against the riders (CX/MTB) next month, in a 'Man v Bike' style event

Fell-race

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

i have lived and race in france and all over Europe for 30 year think i could do a good job ...at fitting a bike

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By *ust RachelTV/TS over a year ago

Horsham

"I tried them, if you mean the road pedals (not off-road Time)

Wasn't a fan of the shoes (white), granted more are compatible now

I use a pair of Sidi Genius 2, bought in 1994!!!!

I think they're up to '7' now?

Sidi CX/MTB shoes for the commute too"

Still got my white time shoes, but battered and scuffed but they are over 20 years old. Finding it hard to get something similar in a 13, looked at lake shoes but the sole seems flimsy compared to the time shoes.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Anybody off to the ctt hill climb champs just west of Newcastle on Sunday?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Anybody off to the ctt hill climb champs just west of Newcastle on Sunday?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Any MTB’ers in here? Probably off to Llandegla this week or possibly Cannock

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By *heIcebreakersCouple over a year ago

Cramlington

"Anybody off to the ctt hill climb champs just west of Newcastle on Sunday? "
I may be there - just looking at pics of competitors recce'ing the course in the wind today.

It's a fab hill with a great pub at the top - anyone who fancies seeing some live cycling should try it. I'm torn between spectating and getting some base miles in - may try and do both so I get there to see the second half of the field....

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan over a year ago

salisbury

Spent the afternoon trying to learn bunnyhops and manuals on my new jump bike, Pooped now!

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan over a year ago

salisbury

"Any MTB’ers in here? Probably off to Llandegla this week or possibly Cannock "

Sweet! Love Cannock. I was at windhill b1ke yesterday.

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By *pider-WomanWoman over a year ago

Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Truro

"i have lived and race in france and all over Europe for 30 year think i could do a good job ...at fitting a bike"

Hiya Chris

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

hi how's the training going there a race down your way i may ride soon catch up again xx

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By *PPROACHABLEMANMan over a year ago

Wales/ Bristol

"Anyone done Velothon Wales?"

Yep!

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By *PPROACHABLEMANMan over a year ago

Wales/ Bristol

"Cleats cleats cleats its the only way

Id never go back!"

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By *PPROACHABLEMANMan over a year ago

Wales/ Bristol

Anyone in this thread Tri??

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By *pider-WomanWoman over a year ago

Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Truro

"hi how's the training going there a race down your way i may ride soon catch up again xx

Ok. Great

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Anyone in this thread Tri??"

Yup I'm one

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By *PPROACHABLEMANMan over a year ago

Wales/ Bristol

"Anyone in this thread Tri??

Yup I'm one

Just when I thought I'd said a sware word!

Anything planned for next yr mate?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Any MTB’ers in here? Probably off to Llandegla this week or possibly Cannock

Sweet! Love Cannock. I was at windhill b1ke yesterday.

How was it? I keep meaning to go down to Windhill. Only live 20 mins from cannock but don't go too often.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Anyone in this thread Tri??"

Did my first duathlon this year and intend to do a couple more next year. Keep thinking about tri but not sure I can commit the time particularly as I still feel I am far from reaching my limit with running

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan over a year ago

salisbury

"Any MTB’ers in here? Probably off to Llandegla this week or possibly Cannock

Sweet! Love Cannock. I was at windhill b1ke yesterday.

How was it? I keep meaning to go down to Windhill. Only live 20 mins from cannock but don't go too often. "

Went again today. Its great..... apart from the push up!

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Any MTB’ers in here? Probably off to Llandegla this week or possibly Cannock

Sweet! Love Cannock. I was at windhill b1ke yesterday.

How was it? I keep meaning to go down to Windhill. Only live 20 mins from cannock but don't go too often.

Went again today. Its great..... apart from the push up!

Is the pro line open?

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan over a year ago

salisbury

"Any MTB’ers in here? Probably off to Llandegla this week or possibly Cannock

Sweet! Love Cannock. I was at windhill b1ke yesterday.

How was it? I keep meaning to go down to Windhill. Only live 20 mins from cannock but don't go too often.

Went again today. Its great..... apart from the push up!

Is the pro line open? "

I think so. Couldn't see why it wouldn't be.

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By *ogerNesszonesMan over a year ago

Northern England

Has anyone taken their bike (or their girl / boy friend for that matter) "Up The Buttress"?

Now THAT'S what you call a stiff one (climb).

Yours

Finbarr Saunders.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Anyone in this thread Tri??

Yup I'm one

Just when I thought I'd said a sware word!

Anything planned for next yr mate? "

Yea I've gotten back into Tri this year after a 5 year rest, will be doing a few sprint one Olympic distance races next year, entered my first last night in fact.

How about You? What plans do you have for next year?

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By *orkDefenderMan over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

"Has anyone taken their bike (or their girl / boy friend for that matter) "Up The Buttress"?

Now THAT'S what you call a stiff one "

No, but have been over The Strines innumerable times (in both directions)

And 'Shibden Wall' (Lee Lane, Halifax)

Have run up Trooper Lane (Halifax, again)

Plus, up toWainstalls, from Luddenden Foot

Horrible hill!!!!

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By *orkDefenderMan over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

Looks like it might be a fairly chilly ride out later this morning!

Still, it might have warmed up a bit by the time l go, but have to watch for icy patches on the back lanes

"Anyone in this thread Tri??"

A few friends of mine do

At rather high level too

I sometimes ride with one of them, & it's damned hard work

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Stiffer sole cycling specific shoes coupled with getting your saddle the right height. Watch you tube videos on the sort of cycling you do. Road cycling height is much higher than MTB height (before droppers btw before someone corrects me).

Trainers are no good for riding as no where near stiff enough and your foot will lose alot of energy through it.

If you are doing road, gravel CX i'd stick some cheap clipless shoes and cheap shimano cleats on. Can even use them for spin classes too then.

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Has anyone taken their bike (or their girl / boy friend for that matter) "Up The Buttress"?

Now THAT'S what you call a stiff one (climb).

Yours

Finbarr Saunders.

Wanted to ride it this year but was out of the country. Looked a good one!

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan over a year ago

salisbury

Has anyone else noticed how up themselves roadies seem to be these days? I think it's a recent thing but it seems much worse. I heard at the weekend of a roadie blanking an mtb rider who offered him help, twice, an hour and a half apart. Rather walk home than talk to someone who isnt dressed up like a homoerotic fetish! Wtf is wrong with these people?!

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By *iverscuMan over a year ago

Berkshire

That's, weird/rude. I only road cycle and I say hello to everyone. If I see someone stopped at the side of the road I'll always ask if they need any help no matter what their riding..

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By *orkDefenderMan over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

"Has anyone taken their bike (or their girl / boy friend for that matter) "Up The Buttress"?

Now THAT'S what you call a stiff one (climb).

Yours

Finbarr Saunders.

Wanted to ride it this year but was out of the country. Looked a good one! "

I presume you're discussing the Ronde van Calderdale/'Hell of the Worth'?

One guy rode it, not sure if this year, or 2016 on a Trike!!!

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By *orkDefenderMan over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

"Has anyone else noticed how up themselves roadies seem to be these days? I think it's a recent thing but it seems much worse. I heard at the weekend of a roadie blanking an mtb rider who offered him help, twice, an hour and a half apart. Rather walk home than talk to someone who isnt dressed up like a homoerotic fetish! Wtf is wrong with these people?!

I think it seems to be the newbies, who have come into it late

Older, established/long-timers, who have (maybe) come up through the Clubs will wave/say "Hello"/stop to offer help

Around here anyway

I've had roadies totally ignore me, & MTBers too

Another phenomenon, presumably the latecomers is shorts/short-sleeves/dark glasses whatever the weather!!

What's that about?

I wear bib-tights for my commute, whatever the time (or month), be it at 04:30, or 23:30

Likewise, yellow (or clear) lenses in my Mumbos '365' for most purposes

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By *pider-WomanWoman over a year ago

Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Truro

"Has anyone taken their bike (or their girl / boy friend for that matter) "Up The Buttress"?

Now THAT'S what you call a stiff one (climb).

Yours

Finbarr Saunders.

If I had a man to ride it with I would

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By *pider-WomanWoman over a year ago

Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Truro

"That's, weird/rude. I only road cycle and I say hello to everyone. If I see someone stopped at the side of the road I'll always ask if they need any help no matter what their riding.. "

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By *orkDefenderMan over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

I presume you're discussing the Ronde van Calderdale/'Hell of the Worth'?

One guy rode it, not sure if this year, or 2016 on a Trike!!!"

http://thehelloftheworth.blogspot.co.uk/p/4.html?m=1

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

yes she does....lol i know she waved like the queen when we was out riding...xx

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By *pider-WomanWoman over a year ago

Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Truro

"yes she does....lol i know she waved like the queen when we was out riding...xx"

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

the queen of plymouth

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By *pider-WomanWoman over a year ago

Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Truro

"the queen of plymouth

Fab cycle club another thread Chris

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman over a year ago

evesham

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman over a year ago

evesham

Right.... Even though I haven't been out for weeks I have decided to ask mummy santa for some cleats and shoes etc but it's all so confusing!

A lot if people are suggesting SPD's as the cleats are recessed so easier to walk on (up hills

)

Any tips from the fab cycle world?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"What shoes/pedals are you using?

Normal pedals and normal trainers (cheap ones from a shop)

I'm not ready for cleats yet lol"

The problem with trainers is they are floppy, try cycling shoes without the cleats and just use normal pedals, if you for mountain bike style shoes they look like trainers but are a lot stiffer, that will solve it x

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Right.... Even though I haven't been out for weeks I have decided to ask mummy santa for some cleats and shoes etc but it's all so confusing!

A lot if people are suggesting SPD's as the cleats are recessed so easier to walk on (up hills

)

Any tips from the fab cycle world? "

Yes definitely. SPDs and mountain bike shoes would be a much better setup than a road set up

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan over a year ago

salisbury

"What shoes/pedals are you using?

Normal pedals and normal trainers (cheap ones from a shop)

I'm not ready for cleats yet lol

Five Tens bro! #flatpedalswinmedals

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman over a year ago

evesham

"Right.... Even though I haven't been out for weeks I have decided to ask mummy santa for some cleats and shoes etc but it's all so confusing!

A lot if people are suggesting SPD's as the cleats are recessed so easier to walk on (up hills

)

Any tips from the fab cycle world?

Yes definitely. SPDs and mountain bike shoes would be a much better setup than a road set up"

Why don't they all come as a package that I can give the details to mummy santa?! She's very easily confused you know

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

Deffo spd's,decathlon have them bout £20,or flat one side,SPD other,shoes I've shimano,specialised,but usually end up wearing three year old aldi,leave pedal tension,adjusted with Allen key low,just flick heel out to unclip,easier on knees too! Was prowling internet before shift this morning,job went wrong so early finish

popped into bike shop way home,big reduction on giant anthem full suspension,got extra£100 off in shop so full fleet of giants now,tcr,tcx,and anthem lol

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By *lmostthereMan over a year ago

Southampton

Should I give cycling a proper whirl? I row a lot and only really use my push iron for nipping to the shop. Loads of people seem to be into it nowadays. What's the appeal?

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By (user no longer on site) over a year ago

"Should I give cycling a proper whirl? I row a lot and only really use my push iron for nipping to the shop. Loads of people seem to be into it nowadays. What's the appeal?"

Defo. Nothing better than getting a half decent road bike and eating up some miles in the summer. Can't say I'm a big winter cyclist tho, hate all the extra clothing required!

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