TopCat
Putin fanboy
Cable lock, bike twisted to apply pressure, lock bursts.
The Cycling Chat Thread
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beesonthewhatnow
going deaf for a living
You’ll be fine. Just don’t get carried away and go too hard at the start - find your pace, stick with it.
spitfire
Walty McWaltface
^this^
I saw another video from the top of Broadway Market (Hackney). 3 kids with an angle grinder, middle of a Saturday afternoon, absolutely packed around there. People tried to get involved but the kids just swing an angle grinder at them.
I'll get involved for people (and have done) but other people's bikes when I'm on my own, around here? No thanks, been stabbed before, no wish to relive the experience.
spitfire
Walty McWaltface
Thanks bees, that's what I needed to hear.
Will take it easy, I'm going to write down the bigger climbs mileage points on some masking tape on my crossbar so I know when I've hit them and can assess how I'm getting on. And also when they finish.
beesonthewhatnow
going deaf for a living
Some people seem to like doing that but I’ve never bothered. The climb starts when the road goes up and finishes when you get to the top. That’s all you need to knowThanks bees, that's what I needed to hear.
Will take it easy, I'm going to write down the bigger climbs mileage points on some masking tape on my crossbar so I know when I've hit them and can assess how I'm getting on. And also when they finish.
spitfire
Walty McWaltface
Some people seem to like doing that but I’ve never bothered. The climb starts when the road goes up and finishes when you get to the top. That’s all you need to know
I'm really struggling on hills, that's my weak point. I want to know when it's time to get off and walk.
Leafster
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Good Luck for Sunday!
I see the route crosses through some of the bits I cycle over (between Gatton Park and down to Outwood) so I suspect I won't be cycling that way on Sunday as I wouldn't want to get caught up in it.
spitfire
Walty McWaltface
Thanks Leafster.
This is my weapon of choice (my only road weapon tbh, I also have a BMX ornament in the shed).
An urban bike on it's first big trip into the countryside. new bar tape, brake shoes, tyres. Should have spent more money on the brake shoes tbh...bit scrapy.
sleaterkinney
Well-Known Member
Leafster
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If you've got a cycle computer you could download the route from Strava? That might help with knowing how long the steep bits go on for.
spitfire
Walty McWaltface
Thanks, yeah I've had a poke around the Facebook event and won't be the only slowcoach out there. Luckily my ego has deflated enough with age I'm happy to watch people sailing past all day long. (My momentum will catch them on the downhill.
)Leafster I have a basic Garmin, I'm going to download the GTX tomorrow from Strava and reference that as I go against the mile points. Thank you.
Leafster
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I have a basic Garmin too. I don't use all the functions but it does seem to display the climbs. Here's what it shows for a ride I've got on mine.Thanks, yeah I've had a poke around the Facebook event and won't be the only slowcoach out there. Luckily my ego has deflated enough with age I'm happy to watch people sailing past all day long. (My momentum will catch them on the downhill.
Leafster I have a basic Garmin, I'm going to download the GTX tomorrow from Strava and reference that as I go against the mile points. Thank you.
Orang Utan
Psychick Worrier Ov Geyoor
when your breathing hurts and you’re full of snot.
spitfire
Walty McWaltface
rubbershoes
not the only raver in the village
Some people seem to like doing that but I’ve never bothered. The climb starts when the road goes up and finishes when you get to the top. That’s all you need to know
Sometimes it's better not to know what's up ahead.
spitfire
Walty McWaltface
Look at this little cutie. Just bigger than a £2 coin.
I'll have the route downloaded and running but will have the masking tape back up just in case.
weepiper
I fix the machines that fight climate change
Did some work on * gasp * my own bike today. This is my general commuter/shopping/hack bike. I gave it a new single ring drivetrain and a bit of a spruce up. Transformation from the shiny XC whippet that I spent my entire first year student loan on in 1996 into sensible middle aged utility bike pretty much complete. I love this bike, a bit scuffed around the edges now admittedly but still basically functional. Much like myself.
Cid
Proper break this time
Slow and steady all the way, sat down 99% of the time, easy gear. If you're breathing hard, you're going too hard. That said if you feel like you're overstressing your knees or something, hop off.
weepiper
I fix the machines that fight climate change
Leafster
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I hate those long straight hills that appear to go on for ever. They're so demoralising.
sleaterkinney
Well-Known Member
This, I try not to even look up the road. Just put your mind somewhere else.
DJWrongspeed
radio eros
Saw this beautiful picture recently of a restored b/w photograph from La Vuelta, I guess from the late 50s. Bikes haven't change much really. Timing is everything when it's hot....
rubbershoes
not the only raver in the village
David Clapson
Well-Known Member
Those stickers are properly urban. All the country bikes will be shy and giggly.Thanks Leafster.
This is my weapon of choice (my only road weapon tbh, I also have a BMX ornament in the shed).
An urban bike on it's first big trip into the countryside. new bar tape, brake shoes, tyres. Should have spent more money on the brake shoes tbh...bit scrapy.
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spitfire
Walty McWaltface
Apologies for my spamming the thread, only a few days left before le grand depart,
Food: I usually have a bowl of cereal in the morning if I'm having a light breakfast but I'm guessing the lactic acid in the milk makes this a no go? I want to keep it light as I am prone to a stitch. So I'm thinking fruit, wholegrain toast?
For the ride I'm going to get:
Some of these: evil empire gel sorry about Amazon link but I'm tight on time now.
A banana or 2.
Water will be easy enough to refill on the way, I'm not a huge fan of isotonic/energy drinks but if anyone thinks they're worth getting please let me know.
Couple of cereal bars?
Sure there's a couple of shops on the way.
I had a look here for ideas, he seems keen on the glucose/fructose drinks tbf: What to eat during cycling
Reckon that'll get me to Brighton for fish and chips. I'm thinking 5 - 6 hours total.
That gear adjustment video I posted earlier was for a different derailleur. I think my Frankenstein shifter/derailleur combo needs a grown up to take a look at it, certainly the place I took it to last week haven't improved matters but made them worse.
Food: I usually have a bowl of cereal in the morning if I'm having a light breakfast but I'm guessing the lactic acid in the milk makes this a no go? I want to keep it light as I am prone to a stitch. So I'm thinking fruit, wholegrain toast?
For the ride I'm going to get:
Some of these: evil empire gel sorry about Amazon link but I'm tight on time now.
A banana or 2.
Water will be easy enough to refill on the way, I'm not a huge fan of isotonic/energy drinks but if anyone thinks they're worth getting please let me know.
Couple of cereal bars?
Sure there's a couple of shops on the way.
I had a look here for ideas, he seems keen on the glucose/fructose drinks tbf: What to eat during cycling
Reckon that'll get me to Brighton for fish and chips. I'm thinking 5 - 6 hours total.
That gear adjustment video I posted earlier was for a different derailleur. I think my Frankenstein shifter/derailleur combo needs a grown up to take a look at it, certainly the place I took it to last week haven't improved matters but made them worse.
weepiper
I fix the machines that fight climate change
I usually have a bowl of porridge with a banana chopped into it before a big ride. Cereal bars are good. Pop a gel before any big climbs. Drink more than you think you need to, it's really easy to get dehydrated when you're working/breathing hard.
Orang Utan
Psychick Worrier Ov Geyoor
I think you might be overthinking it a tad. I never had any of that stuff when I did the same journey - have a decent breakfast and make sure you're hydrated - we managed to get all the way to Brighton, and even got away with a pub lunch and a pint halfway. the only tough bit is Ditchling Beacon, which is ok until you get near the top (or so it seems) and then it gets steeper. I gave up at that point and pushed it to the top, so watch out for that. You don't have to cycle constantly to get there, so why make it difficult, have a breather every now and then and enjoy it
