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By *kyblue1878 OP Couple over a year ago

Southport

Version 5 quickly filled so kick off round 6.

To answer the last question about kit. Wiggle, Merlin and Sigma are all good suppliers for a variety of kit. In terms of bib shorts most people shop online at the manufacturer. We can second La Passione as excellent quality and comfort. Le Col also. Also loving Attaquer and MAAP. Similarly Assos is great quality.

A shout out for a more budget friendly brand in Endura. Their Pro series are great for endurance rides and for females they have the zip out seat for toilet breaks.

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

"Version 5 quickly filled so kick off round 6.

A shout out for a more budget friendly brand in Endura. Their Pro series are great for endurance rides and for females they have the zip out seat for toilet breaks."

I have been given some Le col “club” shorts to review, quite impressed.

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By *0astMan over a year ago

Discovering

Found that Sweet Protection and Poc take a fair bit of abuse, well made but still haven’t found a decent set of bid shorts. Gore didn’t last very long and for the price I think it’s very overrated.

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By *etterryseeMan over a year ago

near Swindon

"Version 5 quickly filled so kick off round 6.

A shout out for a more budget friendly brand in Endura. Their Pro series are great for endurance rides and for females they have the zip out seat for toilet breaks.

I have been given some Le col “club” shorts to review, quite impressed. "

Will be interested to see what you think of Le Col - a friend has recommended them to me. Not cheap but they do money off via Strava challenges which makes it more affordable

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By *kyblue1878 OP Couple over a year ago

Southport

"Version 5 quickly filled so kick off round 6.

A shout out for a more budget friendly brand in Endura. Their Pro series are great for endurance rides and for females they have the zip out seat for toilet breaks.

I have been given some Le col “club” shorts to review, quite impressed.

Will be interested to see what you think of Le Col - a friend has recommended them to me. Not cheap but they do money off via Strava challenges which makes it more affordable "

I have ridden through the winter in Le Col bib tights. They are amazing and the chamois is so comfortable. It's false economy buying cheap. You generally get what you pay for and if you intend on embarking on any serious time in the saddle you'll regret not buying a decent pair.

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

Anybody in south York's looking for a cycling companion please give me a shout

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By *thletic Fella!!Man over a year ago

Wigan

Sorry if this has been covered, but my shoulders ache like mad after about 15 miles. Any pro tips to help avoid this?

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

"Sorry if this has been covered, but my shoulders ache like mad after about 15 miles. Any pro tips to help avoid this?"

Quite possibly bars are the wrong width or stem is too long/short.. alternatively adopt rule no.5

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By *etterryseeMan over a year ago

near Swindon

"Sorry if this has been covered, but my shoulders ache like mad after about 15 miles. Any pro tips to help avoid this?"

Could be stem as mentioned, to raising or dropping your handlebars using the spacers. Best advise though is a bike fit - just had one and not cheap at £150 but worth every penny now with comfort and speed I am getting. No more saddle sores and knee/Achilles pain - average has gone from 17.5mph to 19mph

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By *inkyisfunukMan over a year ago

Birmingham

"Sorry if this has been covered, but my shoulders ache like mad after about 15 miles. Any pro tips to help avoid this?

I found some work off the bike on my core strength worked wonders.

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

"Sorry if this has been covered, but my shoulders ache like mad after about 15 miles. Any pro tips to help avoid this?

Quite possibly bars are the wrong width or stem is too long/short.. alternatively adopt rule no.5"

Ding ding ding I'd always say bar width for that complaint too

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By *thletic Fella!!Man over a year ago

Wigan

Rule number 5?

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By *jkuk72Man over a year ago

London & Herts

"Rule number 5?"

Velominati. Google it

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By *otsossieMan over a year ago

Chesterfield

“Harden the fuck up”.

Works in so many situations.

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By *otsossieMan over a year ago

Chesterfield

"Sorry if this has been covered, but my shoulders ache like mad after about 15 miles. Any pro tips to help avoid this?"

Bike fit, but in the mean time raise and flip the stem.

There are bike fit apps. Worth checking for general setup.

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By *piping-hot.Man over a year ago

Rutland & Paisley

Late to the chat, road cyclist in NI here

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

Another cracking weekend on the mountain bike but yet again the universe has conspired to stop me racing as missing the next enduro up here

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

Raced a 2/3/4 crit Saturday, 20 mile tt Sunday.

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By *entle giraffeMan over a year ago

Minehead

"Raced a 2/3/4 crit Saturday, 20 mile tt Sunday. "

How did they go?

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By *jkuk72Man over a year ago

London & Herts

Looking like a 100 miles ride on Saturday. Weather forecast looking good

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

"Raced a 2/3/4 crit Saturday, 20 mile tt Sunday.

How did they go?"

Alright I think, waiting for official results

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

I second this. A bike fit is well worth it. Also check the toe in of the brake levers. Pulling in a little bit makes a massive difference.

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By *entle giraffeMan over a year ago

Minehead

"Raced a 2/3/4 crit Saturday, 20 mile tt Sunday.

How did they go?

Alright I think, waiting for official results "

Just nice to be racing again I guess

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By *jonesMan over a year ago

Plymouth

Just purchased a stolen goat top ...pricey but very good quality ..

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By *thletic Fella!!Man over a year ago

Wigan

Bike fit app. Nice one. Didn't know they did them.

Also rule number 5. On it!!

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

How good to finally ride in summer kit

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

How good to finally ride in the warm sun

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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

Any couples for rides in the Peak, bit of a speed difference between mr and Mrs S10 but a steady 40km on road bikes, nice cafe and maybe social evening fun if you were staying in the Peak. If it became a friendship Mr S10 likes 80km rides and Mrs S10 likes a nice spa... could be a good little set up with a couple or two who also like wine & dine and soft swing.

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By *kyblue1878 OP Couple over a year ago

Southport

Great conditions today. A nice 74 miles in the sunshine followed by a very short run to train the legs for Lakesman in 3 weeks time.

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

"Great conditions today. A nice 74 miles in the sunshine followed by a very short run to train the legs for Lakesman in 3 weeks time."

Still can’t see why you’d get off a perfectly good bike and start running.

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By *kyblue1878 OP Couple over a year ago

Southport

"Great conditions today. A nice 74 miles in the sunshine followed by a very short run to train the legs for Lakesman in 3 weeks time.

Still can’t see why you’d get off a perfectly good bike and start running. "

We agree, it's completely stupid. Hopefully after a couple more years of triathlon we'll just concentrate on cycling.

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By *lamourpussyCouple over a year ago

Cirencester

"Sorry if this has been covered, but my shoulders ache like mad after about 15 miles. Any pro tips to help avoid this?

Quite possibly bars are the wrong width or stem is too long/short.. alternatively adopt rule no.5

Ding ding ding I'd always say bar width for that complaint too"

Bar width is one possibility but so is saddle to handlebar height. If your saddle is too high in relation to your bars you will be putting too much weight through your shoulders, as you say stem length could also be at fault.

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By *pider-WomanWoman over a year ago

Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Truro

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By *iverpool_19Man over a year ago

liverpool

Nice 40 miler after work .... gotta make the most of this sunshine

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

20 miles on the mountain bike yesterday and trail centre in the heat today has the legs absolutely cooked

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By *jonesMan over a year ago

Plymouth

Spent the weekend cycling from Plymouth to falmouth, down the cornish coast...gorgeous and very hilly!

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

On holiday around Wotton Under Edge and decided to bring the bike. Managed a nice 20 miles around some beautiful scenery. Kept thinking, wouldn’t it be great if I caught a couple of sexy cyclists having some fun

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By *rMrsD23Couple over a year ago

swansea

70 miles on the bike around breacon ?? then a 7 mile run/shuffle straight of the bike any triathletes in here?

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By *kyblue1878 OP Couple over a year ago

Southport

"70 miles on the bike around breacon ?? then a 7 mile run/shuffle straight of the bike any triathletes in here?

Good effort, we did a 74 mile then brick session yesterday. Did a 40 mile warm down this morning. Sun very hot today.

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By *jkuk72Man over a year ago

London & Herts

A great 100 miler in the Chilterns yesterday, with recovery pints in the sunshine after. What a day

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

100 miler this weekend

Fast and Flat event

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

Another double race weekend. TT and crit.

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

I am a newbie and I have a hybrid bike. A couple of questions:

1) Are they totally unsuitable for long rides?

2) All cycling group members seem to be using road bikes. I also understand that hybrid bikes cannot go as fast as road bikes. Does that mean hybrid bikes are typically not welcome in cycling groups?

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By *kyblue1878 OP Couple over a year ago

Southport

"I am a newbie and I have a hybrid bike. A couple of questions:

1) Are they totally unsuitable for long rides?

2) All cycling group members seem to be using road bikes. I also understand that hybrid bikes cannot go as fast as road bikes. Does that mean hybrid bikes are typically not welcome in cycling groups?"

The answer will depend on who you are riding with. If they are all on hybrid bikes then, no it's very suitable. However if you're riding with people on road bikes then unless you are a ridiculously strong rider you will not keep up them and work twice as hard as them.

The answer to two is wrapped up in your first question. No-one will say you're not welcome. Cycling is inclusive and that includes E bikes but the reality will fall in your own comfort zone. If you are with less experienced riders on similar bikes then you won't have any problems. If you are with stronger rider's or just with similar rider's who are on road bikes then you may struggle. Ask yourself what you want, what you enjoy, where you want to be and make your own choices.

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

"I am a newbie and I have a hybrid bike. A couple of questions:

1) Are they totally unsuitable for long rides?

2) All cycling group members seem to be using road bikes. I also understand that hybrid bikes cannot go as fast as road bikes. Does that mean hybrid bikes are typically not welcome in cycling groups?

Thanks for the answer. That helps a lot. Probably I should look for a group of leisure riders or amateur riders to begin with and then see where it goes.

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By *otsossieMan over a year ago

Chesterfield

"Thanks for the answer. That helps a lot. Probably I should look for a group of leisure riders or amateur riders to begin with and then see where it goes."

Have a look in Let’s Ride. It’s organised by British Cycling and has lists of free organised rides.

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By *otsossieMan over a year ago

Chesterfield

You’ll need a helmet, a puncture kit, and a sense of humour…

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By *kyblue1878 OP Couple over a year ago

Southport

Another great Wednesday ride this evening. 21.2mph average and a decent workout. Looking forward to a longer endurance session on Sunday, around 100 or so before the tapering starts and lead up to Lakesman.

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By *etterryseeMan over a year ago

near Swindon

I rode up into Worcestershire today having done so before. They have taken the decision to ‘dress’ their B roads which result in a shocking ride, bumpy and rattly - uncomfortable on all of the contact points. They were in great condition before so no idea why they think it’s a good idea, lots of the chippings are coming away already leaving bare bumpy patches and they then stick to your tyres. Made what should have been a lovely 48 miles hard work, oh that and the seemingly permanent headwind!!

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

"You’ll need a helmet, a puncture kit, and a sense of humour…"

Sure. I will try to buy them all

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By *and12Couple over a year ago

flint

Hubby out again tomorrow same route as last time go pro fully charged ready x

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

Just going out for a short sharp 15-20 miler round south Liverpool.

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By *ogerroger69Man over a year ago

West Yorks

A semi pro cyclist once met me and my wife in a bar on a Saturday night in fully Lycra and his bike chained up outside.

We found it really weird....

Okay, okay we took him home in a taxi and she fucked him all night!

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By *kyblue1878 OP Couple over a year ago

Southport

"A semi pro cyclist once met me and my wife in a bar on a Saturday night in fully Lycra and his bike chained up outside.

We found it really weird....

Okay, okay we took him home in a taxi and she fucked him all night!"

No-one with a decent bike leaves it chained up and out of sight.

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

Wasn’t as long a ride as planned. Still enjoyed it.

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

Out on the road bike for a change, nice ride on some quiet lanes.

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By *ranfondoMan over a year ago

Cambridgeshire

Off out with a Cycling buddy at 09:00...too busy on bike week to have been out before now ... we've a 40 social ride planned with café stop and a couple of bridleways to look at for a few gravel bike future routes

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By *atcoupleCouple over a year ago

Suffolk - East Anglia

Two of us are joining the naked bike ride in Colchester 17th July.

Anyone care to join us?

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By *kyblue1878 OP Couple over a year ago

Southport

"Two of us are joining the naked bike ride in Colchester 17th July.

Anyone care to join us?"

Wow, never knew about this ride. Interesting to say the least. Sadly we'll have relocated from the south east to the north west by then. Enjoy yourselves xx

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By *kyblue1878 OP Couple over a year ago

Southport

So who's been out on the roads today?

Last long ride today before Lakesman Triathlon in 2 weeks. A nice 91 miles around Essex, around Stansted and over to Chelmsford before heading south again to Brentwood.

Lovely route and tremendous scenery (apart from around Stansted airport).

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By *jonesMan over a year ago

Plymouth

Cycled out across dartmoor from Plymouth yesterday camped out near oakhampton and cycled back today .....the one wet night of the sunny spell ...

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

Any other cyclist around Herts or London fancy meeting up for a cycle one weekend?

We could form a Fab Cycling Club.

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By *ovelifelovefuntimesMan over a year ago

Where ever I lay my hat

Read today that female cyclist's can suffer sexually from too much riding. Not sure how true it is.

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

"So who's been out on the roads today?

Last long ride today before Lakesman Triathlon in 2 weeks. A nice 91 miles around Essex, around Stansted and over to Chelmsford before heading south again to Brentwood.

Lovely route and tremendous scenery (apart from around Stansted airport)."

30km very hilly TT yesterday, 1 hour crit today …. Knackered now.

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By *ucksguy2000Man over a year ago

aylesbury

Bucks based cyclist near Aylesbury, just cycle to keep the weigh down. Am off at the end if the week if anyone wants to join me

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

Still a bit tender down below from saturdays ride. Need to get back in the saddle more often.

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By *orny PTMan over a year ago

Peterborough

"Sorry if this has been covered, but my shoulders ache like mad after about 15 miles. Any pro tips to help avoid this?

I paid £90 and got very similar results.

Bike fit, is it it worth it? Just ask yourself if you are happy to grab reading/distance glasses of the shelf, or do you want someone who knows what they are doing and give you a checkup and the right prescription? A no brainer really.

A good bike shop will give you as free or reduced fit when you buy a new bike.

The days of raising and lowering the saddle are well and truly over: life's too short to be achy all over.

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By *rMrsD23Couple over a year ago

swansea

Good luck in lakesman, I've got ocean lava fishguard middle distance on Saturday! My first tri back after breaking my neck and back

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By *jkuk72Man over a year ago

London & Herts

"Any other cyclist around Herts or London fancy meeting up for a cycle one weekend?

We could form a Fab Cycling Club.

I would be interested. PM me if you want to discuss.

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By *eedsmale36Man over a year ago

Leeds

"Any couples for rides in the Peak, bit of a speed difference between mr and Mrs S10 but a steady 40km on road bikes, nice cafe and maybe social evening fun if you were staying in the Peak. If it became a friendship Mr S10 likes 80km rides and Mrs S10 likes a nice spa... could be a good little set up with a couple or two who also like wine & dine and soft swing."

Happy to ride behind Mrs S10 all day and go at her pace, it’s the least I could do

Or carry her towel and robe into the spa

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By *kyblue1878 OP Couple over a year ago

Southport

"Good luck in lakesman, I've got ocean lava fishguard middle distance on Saturday! My first tri back after breaking my neck and back

Many thanks. Good luck on Saturday and wow, that's some recovery. Amazing.

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By *reefallingMan over a year ago

Wakefield

In west yorks looking for bike mates drop me a message if interested)))

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

"Good luck in lakesman, I've got ocean lava fishguard middle distance on Saturday! My first tri back after breaking my neck and back

I’ve done a bit of that c6,c7, t1 and t12

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By *orned beefMan over a year ago

Manchester

I mostly ride along the local canal network because its flat and easy and no dickhead drivers trying to run me over.

I only did a 16 Mile ride last week and damn I felt it the next day, my shoulders ached but my legs felt it the most, I think it was my absolute limit in distance for now. I also need more water storage I had to ration myself towards the end. I have 2 big bottles but its not nearly enough in the summer, I was looking at a camelbak waist belt but it's only an extra 1.5 litres plus another 2 to 3 of storage and about 70 quid.

Why is cycling stuff so expensive?

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By *rMrsD23Couple over a year ago

swansea

"Good luck in lakesman, I've got ocean lava fishguard middle distance on Saturday! My first tri back after breaking my neck and back

I’ve done a bit of that c6,c7, t1 and t12"

I done c6 c7 and t1 aswell!

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By *rKinksMan over a year ago

Alton

Just getting back into cycling distance. Can anyone recommend good yoga stretches for lower back

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

"Good luck in lakesman, I've got ocean lava fishguard middle distance on Saturday! My first tri back after breaking my neck and back

I’ve done a bit of that c6,c7, t1 and t12

I done c6 c7 and t1 aswell! "

All good fun eh?

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

"Just getting back into cycling distance. Can anyone recommend good yoga stretches for lower back "

Only yoga stretch I know is Cat/Camel. I think that does lower back.

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By *and12Couple over a year ago

flint

Did 10miles up and around the local mountains yesterday

And 15 miles along the coast this afternoon

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

"Version 5 quickly filled so kick off round 6.

A shout out for a more budget friendly brand in Endura. Their Pro series are great for endurance rides and for females they have the zip out seat for toilet breaks."

Have you used galibier?

They are really good and reasonably priced as well

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

" I mostly ride along the local canal network because its flat and easy and no dickhead drivers trying to run me over.

Why is cycling stuff so expensive?

Have a look at decathlon for that kind of stuff

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By *orny PTMan over a year ago

Peterborough

"Just getting back into cycling distance. Can anyone recommend good yoga stretches for lower back

Only yoga stretch I know is Cat/Camel. I think that does lower back. "

PM me as I know a few things that work

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

"Just getting back into cycling distance. Can anyone recommend good yoga stretches for lower back "

Just ride more! My lower back always hurts when I either ride longer, faster or further than normal. Core stuff will help but basically if you ride more often and more distance it just gets easier.

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By *kyblue1878 OP Couple over a year ago

Southport

"Version 5 quickly filled so kick off round 6.

A shout out for a more budget friendly brand in Endura. Their Pro series are great for endurance rides and for females they have the zip out seat for toilet breaks.

Have you used galibier?

They are really good and reasonably priced as well "

Never tried it between us but seen a couple of club members wearing the odd piece of Galibier

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

"Version 5 quickly filled so kick off round 6.

A shout out for a more budget friendly brand in Endura. Their Pro series are great for endurance rides and for females they have the zip out seat for toilet breaks.

Have you used galibier?

They are really good and reasonably priced as well

Never tried it between us but seen a couple of club members wearing the odd piece of Galibier"

It's good stuff and cost is good as well and sent really quickly. Sizing comes up good as well unlike castelli

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By *entleman JayMan over a year ago

Wakefield

40 miles today on the Trans Pennine Trail. I even found a pub that had big outdoor screens for the football. Glorious day.

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By *alvenieMan over a year ago

Bouncing Between Swindon and Weston

" I only did a 16 Mile ride last week and damn I felt it the next day, my shoulders ached but my legs felt it the most, I think it was my absolute limit in distance for now. I also need more water storage I had to ration myself towards the end. I have 2 big bottles but its not nearly enough in the summer, I was looking at a camelbak waist belt but it's only an extra 1.5 litres plus another 2 to 3 of storage and about 70 quid.

Why is cycling stuff so expensive"

I would say that you are drinking too much, for example I did a 50 mile ride and only drank a 750ml bottle of water this weekend.

Like anything, good hydration before hand is good (but don't drink 2 litres of water just before leaving home). Like riding quicker/stronger, it takes training, so you need acclimatise your body to not need so much fluid during your ride. You don't see the pro's drinking litres of fluid all day. One of team Eneos training routines is to wake up in the morning, a cup of strong black coffee followed by a 2 hour ride (no fluid or snacks allowed)

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By *jonesMan over a year ago

Plymouth

I have been trying to figure out what the best navigation app is for cycling … having recently had some disasters with google maps

Tried kamoot and that seems quite good , get from a to b avoiding busy roads but doesn’t seem to have the national cycle routes in it ..,

Wondered if any body had any experience of different apps ..,

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

"I have been trying to figure out what the best navigation app is for cycling … having recently had some disasters with google maps

Tried kamoot and that seems quite good , get from a to b avoiding busy roads but doesn’t seem to have the national cycle routes in it ..,

Wondered if any body had any experience of different apps ..,"

Get a wahoo/garmin with maps on, then use kamoot or Strava to plan your route.

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By *ebjonnsonMan over a year ago

Maldon

"I have been trying to figure out what the best navigation app is for cycling … having recently had some disasters with google maps

Tried kamoot and that seems quite good , get from a to b avoiding busy roads but doesn’t seem to have the national cycle routes in it ..,

Wondered if any body had any experience of different apps ..,"

Get an old fashioned paper OS map - they are things of beauty and wonder and allows you to see a much bigger picture. Sometimes if traveling light I photograph certain sections and read from my phone.

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

"I have been trying to figure out what the best navigation app is for cycling … having recently had some disasters with google maps

Tried kamoot and that seems quite good , get from a to b avoiding busy roads but doesn’t seem to have the national cycle routes in it ..,

Wondered if any body had any experience of different apps ..,

Get a wahoo/garmin with maps on, then use kamoot or Strava to plan your route. "

I second this I was doing a multi day ride recently and my mate suffered mechanical after mechanical then suffered a fitness related cycling injury that forced a route rethink komoot app to sort a new shorter flatter route on the wahoo and back in the saddle we were pretty well out in the highlands on a 3 day gravel ride and avoided what could have been an epic, always carry a paper map too mind

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By *kyblue1878 OP Couple over a year ago

Southport

"I have been trying to figure out what the best navigation app is for cycling … having recently had some disasters with google maps

Tried kamoot and that seems quite good , get from a to b avoiding busy roads but doesn’t seem to have the national cycle routes in it ..,

Wondered if any body had any experience of different apps ..,"

Definitely invest in a Garmin or Wahoo bike computer. We both use the smaller wahoo element bolt. We then use the app Ride with GPS and simply pin a ride which then automatically downloads onto the wahoo. You can play around with them and re-route or plan your own ride. We find that traveling around the country many cycling clubs have rides on Ride GPS and you can just choose one to suit where you are.

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By *jonesMan over a year ago

Plymouth

"I have been trying to figure out what the best navigation app is for cycling … having recently had some disasters with google maps

Tried kamoot and that seems quite good , get from a to b avoiding busy roads but doesn’t seem to have the national cycle routes in it ..,

Wondered if any body had any experience of different apps ..,

Thx will investigate

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By *jkuk72Man over a year ago

London & Herts

My bike is in intensive care

New one needed

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

"My bike is in intensive care

New one needed

N+1

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By *jkuk72Man over a year ago

London & Herts

"My bike is in intensive care

New one needed

N+1 "

Correct!

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

Hey, reading though here and I really am only just starting. Been riding for the last year. Thanks to covid i have ditched the buses and atatted communting home from work. I get a lift in with my bike. Its too stressful for me to start my day.

I try and get what I call a long ride in once a week after work, a tiny 11 miles. Seeing how many many of you do I've got some work to do haha.

I am enjoying riding, even in the rain I will do the long ride along the canal.

I need to start upping my game but need a better seat

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

"My bike is in intensive care

New one needed

N+1 "

The correct number of bikes

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

"Hey, reading though here and I really am only just starting. Been riding for the last year. Thanks to covid i have ditched the buses and atatted communting home from work. I get a lift in with my bike. Its too stressful for me to start my day.

I try and get what I call a long ride in once a week after work, a tiny 11 miles. Seeing how many many of you do I've got some work to do haha.

I am enjoying riding, even in the rain I will do the long ride along the canal.

I need to start upping my game but need a better seat

Maybe not the seat, most saddles are designed to work with padded shorts.

Keep going though, you’ll soon get used to it.

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By *rojan23Man over a year ago

neverland

Seems like the majority of cyclists here are roadies there any other down hill enduro riders here ?

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

I try and get what I call a long ride in once a week after work, a tiny 11 miles. Seeing how many many of you do I've got some work to do haha.

I am enjoying riding, even in the rain I will do the long ride along the canal.

I need to start upping my game but need a better seat

I thought it was my seat too when I bought my bike. But I got used to it eventually. Pain in the sitting area could also mean bad riding position.

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By *andD300Couple over a year ago

london

"I have been trying to figure out what the best navigation app is for cycling … having recently had some disasters with google maps

Tried kamoot and that seems quite good , get from a to b avoiding busy roads but doesn’t seem to have the national cycle routes in it ..,

Wondered if any body had any experience of different apps ..,

Harming user here. Never had a problem in 5 years with it.

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By *andD300Couple over a year ago

london

Just signed up for the Woolfe of Westerham on July 4. 116kms. D.

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By *ranfondoMan over a year ago

Cambridgeshire

I try and get what I call a long ride in once a week after work, a tiny 11 miles. Seeing how many many of you do I've got some work to do haha.

I am enjoying riding, even in the rain I will do the long ride along the canal.

I need to start upping my game but need a better seat

I always follow the quote of the master who is 76 today.... Ride as much or as little, or as long or as short as you feel. But ride..... And for me...10 mph or 20 mph..it's still an hour.... Safe Riding

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By *athan 123Man over a year ago

rochdale oldham border

Any groups or bi male cyclists close to me interested in a ride out

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By *kyblue1878 OP Couple over a year ago

Southport

We both managed to complete Lakesman full distance triathlon yesterday. What a fantastic experience. Worth all the pain today. Fantastic bike course up the west coast of Cumbria.

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

Any 'cycling swingers' in the 'KT' or 'TW' areas of, Surrey.?

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By *orny PTMan over a year ago

Peterborough

"My bike is in intensive care

New one needed

N+1

The correct number of bikes

Or B=n-1 (use when visiting RELATE)

Break up (B)will be prevented if you don't buy (-)the extra bike (1) to add to your collection (n)

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By *he LsCouple over a year ago

East Midlands

"Version 5 quickly filled so kick off round 6.

A shout out for a more budget friendly brand in Endura. Their Pro series are great for endurance rides and for females they have the zip out seat for toilet breaks."

Do like La Passione kit....

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By *jkuk72Man over a year ago

London & Herts

"My bike is in intensive care

New one needed

N+1

The correct number of bikes

Or B=n-1 (use when visiting RELATE)

Break up (B)will be prevented if you don't buy (-)the extra bike (1) to add to your collection (n)

Found a new bike. Only problem is, it's not available until at least August

but in the meantime managed to get hold of an 'emergency' aluminium one. When needs must...

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By *jkuk72Man over a year ago

London & Herts

"We both managed to complete Lakesman full distance triathlon yesterday. What a fantastic experience. Worth all the pain today. Fantastic bike course up the west coast of Cumbria."

Kudos!

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

Morning fellow cyclists.

Was wondering if anyone’s looking for a cycling buddy around Nottinghamshire?

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

I think I'm currently n+4. Just picked up a new cross bike!

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By *jkuk72Man over a year ago

London & Herts

Anybody out cycling tomorrow? If so where? Me most likely in Herts and / or Chilterns

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By *jkuk72Man over a year ago

London & Herts

My bike is out of intensive care. Yippee!

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

Had a pretty bad otb on the trail bike Sunday morning after being on night shift, mental note trying to mountain bike after being awake for 31 hours isn't a good idea. Went for a swim in the evening to try and loosen up and short spin on the road bike today to keep moving.

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By *oner HornCouple over a year ago

Leeds

Starting Lands End to John O Groats unsupported on the Natoinal Cycle Network on Aug 2.

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By *unandfilthyCouple over a year ago

Caernarfon

I am an ambassador for Sundried, a collection of activewear for men and women made from recycled coffee grounds and recycled plastic. Buzz me if you want a 30% discount code xx

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By *ooliganMan over a year ago

Preston

"Starting Lands End to John O Groats unsupported on the Natoinal Cycle Network on Aug 2."

Good luck! How long are you expecting it to take?

Who's looking forward to the Olympic track cycling?

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By *oner HornCouple over a year ago

Leeds

20 days at an average of 100km a day.

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By *jkuk72Man over a year ago

London & Herts

"20 days at an average of 100km a day."

Best of luck! A friend of mine did it a couple of years ago

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By *neeyeshutMan over a year ago

surrey

Castelli all the way with me..love them,

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By *jkuk72Man over a year ago

London & Herts

Anybody out cycling tomorrow (Saturday) morning in Hertfordshire and would consider some company?

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

"Starting Lands End to John O Groats unsupported on the Natoinal Cycle Network on Aug 2."
enjoy I did NC500 and up through the islands last year just shy of 800k was a great trip though fancy the gravel alternative to LEJOG

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By *oner HornCouple over a year ago

Leeds

NC500 that's a serious ride...not least cos of the campers. (My in laws are in ullapool so i've done bits and bats)

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By *orkDefenderMan over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

I really ought to suck it up, & get out more than I do

This past couple of months, it's jsut been the ride to work & back

Or, just a bit of local 'pottering', I need to get out more

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

Was a swim for me last night and about to jump on zwift

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By *etterryseeMan over a year ago

near Swindon

Weather not great of late but at least it’s warm rain!! Went out last night and did an hour - didn’t leave home until 10:20 so all lit up and managed a nice KOM given no traffic to get in my way!!

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

New bike week

my new enduro bike arrives on Wednesday

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

"Any other cyclist around Herts or London fancy meeting up for a cycle one weekend?

We could form a Fab Cycling Club.

I would be up for this!

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By *kyblue1878 OP Couple over a year ago

Southport

We've abandoned the Essex countryside for the coastline of North West England so it's back to square one learning new routes and obviously the best coffee stops.

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By *evonshireboyMan over a year ago

North Devon

Bit late to the party as I didn't know this topic existed. I'm an occasional biker - do about 50-70 miles per week so not much in the grand scheme of things. Local terrain dictates that I do a lot of hills...

Looking for a new bike to replace my 2009 spesh tricross but no one has anything. Blooming Brexit/Covid/Suez (fill in excuse as appropriate)

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By *jkuk72Man over a year ago

London & Herts

"Any other cyclist around Herts or London fancy meeting up for a cycle one weekend?

We could form a Fab Cycling Club.

I would be up for this!

Thank you for the interest. Anybody else? Would be nice to have a mixed M/F group

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By *jkuk72Man over a year ago

London & Herts

"Bit late to the party as I didn't know this topic existed. I'm an occasional biker - do about 50-70 miles per week so not much in the grand scheme of things. Local terrain dictates that I do a lot of hills...

Looking for a new bike to replace my 2009 spesh tricross but no one has anything. Blooming Brexit/Covid/Suez (fill in excuse as appropriate)"

Join the club. Been waiting for a new road bike for about 3 months now...

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By *jkuk72Man over a year ago

London & Herts

"New bike week

my new enduro bike arrives on Wednesday"

Lucky you! I've been on a waiting list for a new Canyon enduro for about 2 months now and still no sign of it...

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By *AM2214Man over a year ago

Manchester Area

"Great conditions today. A nice 74 miles in the sunshine followed by a very short run to train the legs for Lakesman in 3 weeks time."
great event...dont get caught up with too much toffee cake ...1892 a better vintage

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By *AM2214Man over a year ago

Manchester Area

"New bike week

my new enduro bike arrives on Wednesday

Lucky you! I've been on a waiting list for a new Canyon enduro for about 2 months now and still no sign of it...

"
canyin have massive backlog...not just because of Covid nor Brexit...they had a major QA/QC failing ..halted all production until they were happy they had RCA that would .help ...better delayed bike that is safe than a wobble waiting to happen...stay rubber side down ..

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By *AM2214Man over a year ago

Manchester Area

Looking for a new bike to replace my 2009 spesh tricross but no one has anything. Blooming Brexit/Covid/Suez (fill in excuse as appropriate)

Join the club. Been waiting for a new road bike for about 3 months now..."

Ribble and Planetx have stock..the CGR range 9n Ribble qould suit ypu qith that terrian ..a real do it all range..

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By *AM2214Man over a year ago

Manchester Area

"20 days at an average of 100km a day.

Best of luck! A friend of mine did it a couple of years ago"

I got roped into a JOGLE v LEJOG debate when Id think of 100km as a short ride...big mistake ...the ante upped when soeone suggested a LEJOG-JOGLE return trip...they wanted to do it other way so I said that makes it uphill on the return leg...(i know i know but theybfell for it)

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By *AM2214Man over a year ago

Manchester Area

Simething to add regarding Shorts...

You get what you pay for normally but having explored a contact for kit I 2as amazed to see who makes Aldi Performance Kit given the price ...definitely well crafted kit cough cough in a nin Covid way..

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By *xciter7169Man over a year ago

The Midlands

Looking for a new bike to replace my 2009 spesh tricross but no one has anything. Blooming Brexit/Covid/Suez (fill in excuse as appropriate)

Join the club. Been waiting for a new road bike for about 3 months now...

Ribble and Planetx have stock..the CGR range 9n Ribble qould suit ypu qith that terrian ..a real do it all range.."
Anyone got any experience of Ribble bikes,are they any good?

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

Rapha are great - but I want to try Atacus next. They’re a UK based smaller brand but do some really nice looking kit.

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By *orkDefenderMan over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

Looking for a new bike to replace my 2009 spesh tricross but no one has anything. Blooming Brexit/Covid/Suez (fill in excuse as appropriate)

Join the club. Been waiting for a new road bike for about 3 months now...

Ribble and Planetx have stock..the CGR range 9n Ribble qould suit ypu qith that terrian ..a real do it all range.."

My day-to-day/Do It All/commuter is a CGR

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By *orkDefenderMan over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

Looking for a new bike to replace my 2009 spesh tricross but no one has anything. Blooming Brexit/Covid/Suez (fill in excuse as appropriate)

Join the club. Been waiting for a new road bike for about 3 months now...

Ribble and Planetx have stock..the CGR range 9n Ribble qould suit ypu qith that terrian ..a real do it all range.."

My day-to-day/Do It All/commuter is a CGR

(1st generation, in the 'lime-green')

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By *he LsCouple over a year ago

East Midlands

Looking for a new bike to replace my 2009 spesh tricross but no one has anything. Blooming Brexit/Covid/Suez (fill in excuse as appropriate)

Join the club. Been waiting for a new road bike for about 3 months now...

Ribble and Planetx have stock..the CGR range 9n Ribble qould suit ypu qith that terrian ..a real do it all range..Anyone got any experience of Ribble bikes,are they any good?"

I've got a Ribble Ti Endurance, fantastic bike and really good value. Ribble were, 10-15 years ago a budget brand but in recent years the quality is a lot better.

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By *evonshireboyMan over a year ago

North Devon

Looking for a new bike to replace my 2009 spesh tricross but no one has anything. Blooming Brexit/Covid/Suez (fill in excuse as appropriate)

Join the club. Been waiting for a new road bike for about 3 months now...

Ribble and Planetx have stock..the CGR range 9n Ribble qould suit ypu qith that terrian ..a real do it all range..Anyone got any experience of Ribble bikes,are they any good?

I've got a Ribble Ti Endurance, fantastic bike and really good value. Ribble were, 10-15 years ago a budget brand but in recent years the quality is a lot better."

Do you find ti better than carbon, or just different?

My current steed is alloy framed and a bit heavy at nearly 11kg, so if like something lighter. But equally I'm not getting any younger so appreciate a bit of comfort and I've heard to had more "bounce"

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By *he LsCouple over a year ago

East Midlands

Looking for a new bike to replace my 2009 spesh tricross but no one has anything. Blooming Brexit/Covid/Suez (fill in excuse as appropriate)

Join the club. Been waiting for a new road bike for about 3 months now...

Ribble and Planetx have stock..the CGR range 9n Ribble qould suit ypu qith that terrian ..a real do it all range..Anyone got any experience of Ribble bikes,are they any good?

I've got a Ribble Ti Endurance, fantastic bike and really good value. Ribble were, 10-15 years ago a budget brand but in recent years the quality is a lot better.

Do you find ti better than carbon, or just different?

Just different, wheels make the biggest difference, and i have cheap ones.

Absolutely no difference in speed and handling between carbon and ti though

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By *jkuk72Man over a year ago

London & Herts

Anybody out cycling in Hertfordshire tomorrow (Saturday)?

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By *evonshireboyMan over a year ago

North Devon

Had a lovely ride yesterday...

Unfortunately it was on my bike rather than a willing partner, but it was still fun.

43 miles with 4000+ feet of climbing, so quite hilly.

Still would like a new bike though

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By *r SxxMan over a year ago

Kent

My nice new carbon bike..... Has been ridden about 3 times..... Last time about 3 months ago, still covered in mud ......

I have not made use of this investment!

Damn work!

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By *he LsCouple over a year ago

East Midlands

Thinking of setting myself a challenge to do next year, currently considering aiming to do 500km in a day.

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By *jkuk72Man over a year ago

London & Herts

"Thinking of setting myself a challenge to do next year, currently considering aiming to do 500km in a day. "

That's a big one! My maximum in a day so far is 300km

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By *he LsCouple over a year ago

East Midlands

"Thinking of setting myself a challenge to do next year, currently considering aiming to do 500km in a day.

That's a big one! My maximum in a day so far is 300km"

Thinking of breaking it down into three 100 mile rides, all going from my home. So not a big trip.. would need to do 311 miles in total.

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By *jkuk72Man over a year ago

London & Herts

"Thinking of setting myself a challenge to do next year, currently considering aiming to do 500km in a day.

That's a big one! My maximum in a day so far is 300km

Thinking of breaking it down into three 100 mile rides, all going from my home. So not a big trip.. would need to do 311 miles in total."

3 x 100 miles makes it sound more manageable, still a very tough one though. Kudos if you make it!

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

Anyone on Zwift?

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By *jkuk72Man over a year ago

London & Herts

"Thinking of setting myself a challenge to do next year, currently considering aiming to do 500km in a day.

That's a big one! My maximum in a day so far is 300km

Thinking of breaking it down into three 100 mile rides, all going from my home. So not a big trip.. would need to do 311 miles in total."

Riding tomorrow by any chance? You better start training

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By *ura AceMan over a year ago

Aberdeen

"Thinking of setting myself a challenge to do next year, currently considering aiming to do 500km in a day. "

Thats deffo a challenging target, but not impossible. Most people riding 600k events will take a short sleep stop around 370k or so.

There are some folks who will ride the Rapha Festive 500 as a Full Fat in-a-onner.

You might like to look at the Mersey Roads 24h TT. The winners are north of 500 miles, but 400 can be achieved by mere mortals.

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By *he LsCouple over a year ago

East Midlands

"Thinking of setting myself a challenge to do next year, currently considering aiming to do 500km in a day.

Thats deffo a challenging target, but not impossible. Most people riding 600k events will take a short sleep stop around 370k or so.

There are some folks who will ride the Rapha Festive 500 as a Full Fat in-a-onner.

You might like to look at the Mersey Roads 24h TT. The winners are north of 500 miles, but 400 can be achieved by mere mortals."

Yes I used to race with someone a few years back who did over 500miles in a 24hr TT, so I know it's a challenge but not impossible.

Just would need to up my long rides and the plan would be to tackle it next summer. Currently doing 40 miles twice a week at around 22mph (in a group) then a slow weekend ride. Need to work on a longer slow ride..

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By *etterryseeMan over a year ago

near Swindon

Technical question - I have a Cannondale SuperSix EVO and want to set this up on my turbo trainer. It doesn’t have the old quick release skewers but through axles that you remove with a Hex/Alan key. I have a skewer for the turbo but that doesn’t fit so guessing I need some form of adapter or similar - anyone have any ideas? It’s a bog standard turbo rather than a smart trainer

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

"Technical question - I have a Cannondale SuperSix EVO and want to set this up on my turbo trainer. It doesn’t have the old quick release skewers but through axles that you remove with a Hex/Alan key. I have a skewer for the turbo but that doesn’t fit so guessing I need some form of adapter or similar - anyone have any ideas? It’s a bog standard turbo rather than a smart trainer "

That bike deserves a smart trainer

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By *ranfondoMan over a year ago

Cambridgeshire

You can buy thru axle/qr adaptors for Turbo Trainers... basically its a qr with sleeves for the thru axle

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By *orny PTMan over a year ago

Peterborough

"I have been trying to figure out what the best navigation app is for cycling … having recently had some disasters with google maps

Tried kamoot and that seems quite good , get from a to b avoiding busy roads but doesn’t seem to have the national cycle routes in it ..,

Wondered if any body had any experience of different apps ..,

This is so true, OS maps like the 1:25,000 scales are so iconic and look even better, when overlaid a 3d contoured surface.

It's just a pity that other countries don't commission OS to do the same for them.

Personally I love Google Earth (desktop), but I use Bing maps for directions and they also have a Ordenance Survey layer. This is really useful for me, as I was brought up on these paper maps at school.

As for digital maps, Garmin do hand held and bike mountable maps that display OS maps too. Worth having a look at, Go Outdoors is worth a visit.

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By *etterryseeMan over a year ago

near Swindon

That bike deserves a smart trainer"

I’m hardcore - will only use when it’s throwing it down. My wife will use it as she’s not as mad as me!!

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By *entleman JayMan over a year ago

Wakefield

I’ve just done 130 miles down the TPT with an overnight stop in Manchester. I even managed to include a social with a well know forum member.

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

That bike deserves a smart trainer

I’m hardcore - will only use when it’s throwing it down. My wife will use it as she’s not as mad as me!!"

I love the smart trainer especially working long shifts and the long Scottish winter, noticed a huge difference in my fitness compared to mates I ride with.

Also only slightly jealous of you riding one of my dream bikes

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By *otsossieMan over a year ago

Chesterfield

"I’ve just done 130 miles down the TPT with an overnight stop in Manchester. I even managed to include a social with a well know forum member. "

TPT leg from Manchester to Sheffield is an utter bitch.

I covered it in a 60 miler (in the rain) and it broke my bike twice

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By *entleman JayMan over a year ago

Wakefield

That’s the one. Scramble over Woodhead. Southport to Manchester is flat and easy.

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By *jkuk72Man over a year ago

London & Herts

"I’ve just done 130 miles down the TPT with an overnight stop in Manchester. I even managed to include a social with a well know forum member. "

Kudos for that!

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By *evonshireboyMan over a year ago

North Devon

Did a lap around the Mendips earlier, with a trip up Cheddar Gorge.

Good news, I beat my previous time to go all the way up by over a minute! And I overtook three other riders on the way.

Bad News, my time is still nearly double that of the fastest person to do it! Honestly, they must be superhuman.

I might give up the cycling and stick to sex. At least my failure to finish quickly will be appreciated!

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By *orny PTMan over a year ago

Peterborough

"Did a lap around the Mendips earlier, with a trip up Cheddar Gorge.

Good news, I beat my previous time to go all the way up by over a minute! And I overtook three other riders on the way.

Bad News, my time is still nearly double that of the fastest person to do it! Honestly, they must be superhuman.

I might give up the cycling and stick to sex. At least my failure to finish quickly will be appreciated!"

Kudos to you on both accounts.

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By *r SxxMan over a year ago

Kent

My road bike and Lycra has sadly been neglected again, maybe 3 rides in 2 months!?

Maybe if I buy new cycling kit that'll fix everything!?

I have been doing a lot of trials riding recently and the stunt shows have started up again.so plenty of random injuries occuring!

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By *antasy Explorers 1313Couple over a year ago

A place where others reside

"My road bike and Lycra has sadly been neglected again, maybe 3 rides in 2 months!?

Maybe if I buy new cycling kit that'll fix everything!?

I have been doing a lot of trials riding recently and the stunt shows have started up again.so plenty of random injuries occuring!"

I know this feeling. So many opportunities to get out on the bike and I've done two rides in 3 months and probably less than 20 this year. Need a sportive to aim for but always seem to be busy when the good local ones come up!

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By *r SxxMan over a year ago

Kent

"My road bike and Lycra has sadly been neglected again, maybe 3 rides in 2 months!?

Maybe if I buy new cycling kit that'll fix everything!?

I have been doing a lot of trials riding recently and the stunt shows have started up again.so plenty of random injuries occuring!

It's even worse when you know it's down to yourself, lack of motivation etc.

I only properly got into road cycling 18 months ago and last year I ticked off all my mini goals, 100km ride, nonstop rides, certain routes etc. The routes here have got a bit boring, so I lost that spark.

Not sure about a sportive or an event, I get to competitive so wouldn't get the best out of it

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By *orny PTMan over a year ago

Peterborough

"My road bike and Lycra has sadly been neglected again, maybe 3 rides in 2 months!?

Maybe if I buy new cycling kit that'll fix everything!?

I have been doing a lot of trials riding recently and the stunt shows have started up again.so plenty of random injuries occuring!

It's even worse when you know it's down to yourself, lack of motivation etc.

Not sure about a sportive or an event, I get to competitive so wouldn't get the best out of it"

I know the feeling.

The Tour of Cambridgeshire is pretty well a sellout and it's on my doorstep.

It's typically 82 got miles of rolling hills and some fenland flat roads too, if you are feeling competitive, you can use it to enter the world championships if you can qualify...

I only did it once and that took me 4 1/2 hours. I didn't qualify, but riding on closed roads and keeping up that speed, riding safely on the wrong side of the road, was amazing...

Getting the energy levels up and having goals to aim for is harder than it looks. So, I know how hibernation can get longer and longer.

Covid hasn't helped either.

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By *ixie and adamCouple over a year ago

Glasgow

"My road bike and Lycra has sadly been neglected again, maybe 3 rides in 2 months!?

Maybe if I buy new cycling kit that'll fix everything!?

I have been doing a lot of trials riding recently and the stunt shows have started up again.so plenty of random injuries occuring!"

I am like this right now but would suggest if you’re not already then look into joining an active club local to you. You’ll meet some great people and the motivation to go out with 10-20 people every Saturday or Sunday is a lot better. Easier than going solo too

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