The Cycling Chat Thread

[Cid]

I only have the one bottle so all good there. The shorts were a little warm double layered but I'll live with it.

Had a ride around the Road Track at the Velopark for a shake down with the new bits of gear. Did not get on with the cycling top, too tight round the midriff, sweaty belly, lasted 2 laps. Bleurgh. I have some sports t-shirts (not cotton) that I usually wear so will wear one of those. Also the hat was rather hot, will keep it in my pocket just in case. It was warm tonight.

Kept it slow and steady, hit the climbs sitting down and stayed in my seat. Breathing is a lot easier after a few days off the booze.

Looking forward to it. Unfortunately the guy I was supposed to do it with has bailed out so I'll be on my tod.

Bike is smooth as silk now, great job done by the guys at the shop.

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I just wear a cotton t-shirt tbh. Bib shorts are good, but obviously a bit late for that... Purely because you don't have to worry about any garment slippage.

 

[spitfire]

I just wear a cotton t-shirt tbh. Bib shorts are good, but obviously a bit late for that... Purely because you don't have to worry about any garment slippage.

These won't slip, they're quite snug!

I'm bringing a spare t-shirt and pants to change into for the trip home, got a wee handlebar bag for them,

I'm all set.

 

[Bahnhof Strasse]

I only have the one bottle so all good there. The shorts were a little warm double layered but I'll live with it.

My lower half, even in summer is seamless boxers, padded pants, crash protection pants/shorts thing and shorts (or trousers if cold). Four layers. Might get a bit warm down below but I'd rather that than a sore arse.

 

[Orang Utan]

These won't slip, they're quite snug!

I'm bringing a spare t-shirt and pants to change into for the trip home, got a wee handlebar bag for them,

I'm all set.

oh those spare smalls are essential for sure, I remember wringing out my salty t-shirt on Brighton Beach

 

[spitfire]

My lower half, even in summer is seamless boxers, padded pants, crash protection pants/shorts thing and shorts (or trousers if cold). Four layers. Might get a bit warm down below but I'd rather that than a sore arse.

I also have a very non racey comfy saddle. And a padded arse.

 

[spitfire]

oh those spare smalls are essential for sure, I remember wringing out my salty t-shirt on Brighton Beach

That's why I decided to go for the wicking t-shirt for the ride, or I'd be in a similar state. Nice cotton for the coach trip home.

 

[maomao]

I saw a courier do that to a taxi driver once (well, his cab) - both wing mirrors came off and all the windows smashed in. That would have made him think twice next time he cut in front of another road user

I did this (25 years ago) to a driver who cut me up at Holborn smashing the front driver's side window. I didn't spot the copper standing on the corner who saw the lot and arrested me on the spot, Luckily the driver didn't see either and fucked off at top speed (understandably) and without evidence he had to let me go.

 

[TopCat]

I did this (25 years ago) to a driver who cut me up at Holborn smashing the front driver's side window. I didn't spot the copper standing on the corner who saw the lot and arrested me on the spot, Luckily the driver didn't see either and fucked off at top speed (understandably) and without evidence he had to let me go.

My last criminal conviction was for punching through a jag side window onto the gob of some rich kid who pulled out on me and was rude. Twenty four year ago!

 

[sleaterkinney]

I only have the one bottle so all good there. The shorts were a little warm double layered but I'll live with it.

Long distance a good pair of lycra shorts and chamois cream make a massive difference, it's not speed, they're miles more comfortable.

Looking forward to it. Unfortunately the guy I was supposed to do it with has bailed out so I'll be on my tod.

This always happens.

 

[Mation]

Anyone else (in London) see the cyclists who were about a month late for the Naked Bike Ride?

Completely, totally starkers. Two of them.

I only spotted them because I first heard a great deal of shouting from a big group of construction workers, while the couple waited at a red light, staring straight ahead, heroically ignoring the commotion.

wtf?

 

[TopCat]

I bought a helmet a while back. weepiper gave me some signposting for my gargantuan head. Anyway I shelled out. It came. Fucking tiny thing it seemed. I hate sending things back so was looking to lob it in the loft today but behold!

This adjusting wheel I never noticed before! Twiddle the thing and said helmet fits.

I’m glad. It was a few quid. Cheers weepiper

 

[Cid]

Oh, good luck for tomorrow spitfire !

 

[Cid]

I bought a helmet a while back. weepiper gave me some signposting for my gargantuan head. Anyway I shelled out. It came. Fucking tiny thing it seemed. I hate sending things back so was looking to lob it in the loft today but behold!

This adjusting wheel I never noticed before! Twiddle the thing and said helmet fits.

I’m glad. It was a few quid. Cheers weepiper

It's generally pretty easy sending things back these days... I usually just pay for collection if I can't be arsed going to the post office, not a lot more money and certainly a fuck of a lot less than the cost of the last item I returned (cycling shoes).

 

[spitfire]

Oh, good luck for tomorrow spitfire !

Thanks!

Legs shaved, cut some fingers off to save weight, all my clothes have been replaced with carbon fibre moulded panels and I've eaten nothing but vitamin pasta since Wednesday.

Should be grand, will post updates.

 

[Cid]

Thanks!

Legs shaved, cut some fingers off to save weight, all my clothes have been replaced with carbon fibre moulded panels and I've eaten nothing but vitamin pasta since Wednesday.

Should be grand, will post updates.

And remember that all that microdosing of steroids should pay off... Don't forget to take your EPO, and Spitfire will be there to give you a blood transfusion about half way through.

 

[TopCat]

Thanks!

Legs shaved, cut some fingers off to save weight, all my clothes have been replaced with carbon fibre moulded panels and I've eaten nothing but vitamin pasta since Wednesday.

Should be grand, will post updates.

Rooting for you tomorrow. My top tip is to have a massive poo just before you set off. Save a few grams.

 

[spitfire]

Rooting for you tomorrow. My top tip is to have a massive poo just before you set off. Save a few grams.

Thanks TC. Will do!

 

[TopCat]

I’m collecting a cycle trailer today. The base for a sound system that I feel I need at this stage in my life.

 

[spitfire]

First water stop. Mostly cycled up the first few hills, walked a wee bit on some of the longer/steeper ones. So far so good. Low gear slow pace sit down best advice.

 

[High Voltage]

Well done that man

 

[TopCat]

Go go go!

 

[spitfire]

Just over half way now. Water stop. Managed to fend off a stitch by applying learnings from here. Third “climb” coming up.

 

[weepiper]

Go spitfire!

 

[spitfire]

Roads are shit. Hang the tories.

 

[Cid]

 

[deeyo]

Roads are shit. Hang the tories.

nah, put them in road gangs.

 

[Bahnhof Strasse]

 

[MBV]

 

[spitfire]

Haha. Fucking love you guys.

 

[spitfire]

Lol no.