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

a place for anyone who enjoys cycling! weather you just pootle to the shops or commute to work or enjoy riding cyclepaths towpaths ect!

feel free to pop in and say hello

anyone been out today?

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

I'm getting over flu and a chest infection... likely to be another few weeks before I can get out for a bike or run without dying.

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

Not cycling at the moment but once Brighton Marathon is done I'll be back cycling. May even do some track racing in the summer

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

Just back on the bike after a two month winter layup. Not going well nothing in my legs after 25 mile. Suppose you can't put your fitness in the bank.

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By *ingle Beds LassWoman
over a year ago

Bedfordshire

Gonna buy me a new bike.... The sit up and beg one.... Leisure bike but good for my 2 mile cycle to work when the weather is dry

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

Just dug my bike out after months of it been sat in a shed doing nothing, did 20 miles saturday. And 20 miles last night my poor little bottom is a bit tender, I start a New job in 2 weeks and will have to cycle there and back every day, because I'm losing my company vehicle

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

Only to ride to the coach station, a short 3 miles But it all adds up.

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

Hope to get out on the bike this year, I need to fit and in shape for the London to Brighton, then maybe some time trials.

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By *andybeachWoman
over a year ago

In the middle

I am going to do a bit of a service on my bike this weekend ready or the nicer weather then it will be 12-15 miles a night in the country, you just can't beat it

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By *uicylucy76Woman
over a year ago

thornton cleveleys

This is maybe the ideal place to ask... What will restore my bike if anything from rust? It's been in the garage since I had my youngest child but time to get it out again

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

I do 100-150 miles a week as training towards long distance tri.

Prefer the bike to swim or running.

Cant wait for the hills and wind of Lanzarote soon

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By *ch WellMan
over a year ago

Scotland

"I'm getting over flu and a chest infection... likely to be another few weeks before I can get out for a bike or run without dying.

I'm in same boat. Gave it a go last week but as soon as I hit an incline I was gubbed. Still a bit chilly here aswell

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

"I'm getting over flu and a chest infection... likely to be another few weeks before I can get out for a bike or run without dying.

I'm in same boat. Gave it a go last week but as soon as I hit an incline I was gubbed. Still a bit chilly here aswell"

It's so demoralising. I had some surgery at the end of last summer which has led to me putting on over 10kg in weight. All I want to do is knock it back off again and everything seems to try and stop me.

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

i enjoy watching it..... its one day classics season soon... milan-san remo is on sunday and i think mark cavendish has a great chance of winning it if they can keep the field together

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

"This is maybe the ideal place to ask... What will restore my bike if anything from rust? It's been in the garage since I had my youngest child but time to get it out again

how longs it been standing?

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

"i enjoy watching it..... its one day classics season soon... milan-san remo is on sunday and i think mark cavendish has a great chance of winning it if they can keep the field together"

It all depends how quickly the group go up the poggio, if they attack there cav will be shelled out the back,

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

"I'm getting over flu and a chest infection... likely to be another few weeks before I can get out for a bike or run without dying.

I'm in same boat. Gave it a go last week but as soon as I hit an incline I was gubbed. Still a bit chilly here aswell

take your time just go as far as you feel comfy and build up from there! stop as often as you need to, theres no shame in getting of and walking! its getting out that counts! good luck.

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By *etitesaraTV/TS
over a year ago

rochdale

"I'm getting over flu and a chest infection... likely to be another few weeks before I can get out for a bike or run without dying.

I was the same from Xmas til mid February, nothing in my legs during my short daily commute.

I did my 3rd road ride of the year on Sunday, 200km audax from Halifax to Lancaster & back - it hurt a bit!

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By *etitesaraTV/TS
over a year ago

rochdale

"This is maybe the ideal place to ask... What will restore my bike if anything from rust? It's been in the garage since I had my youngest child but time to get it out again

how longs it been standing? "

All depends. The tyres/tubes are likely to have perished, if the chain/cassette/chainrings are very rusty then they are past saving.

I would say, check all the bearings in the wheels/bottom bracket/headset and see if they run/turn smoothly. If they do, and the drivetrain isn't rusted into a solid red lump then its probably worth saving as its just cables & tyres etc.

If the bearings,drivetrain, tyres & cables are all shot then that's an expensive fix I'm afraid & it may work out cheaper to buy another one!

Sorry..

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

Soon be on some off rd sportives,then three week cycling hols in summer,mountain n cx bikes,prefer rough,ish stuff to roads these days,going to be great stage finish on tour of Britain in Sept,Hartside on a686,hairpins n narrow road

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

"a place for anyone who enjoys cycling! weather you just pootle to the shops or commute to work or enjoy riding cyclepaths towpaths ect!

feel free to pop in and say hello

anyone been out today?"

Im a mountain biker

hellooooo

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By *etitesaraTV/TS
over a year ago

rochdale

Commuter

Mountain biker

Roadie, love it all.

Boardman Hybrid Comp for commuting, Marin Mount Vision 2004 for XC stuff, Marin Wolf Ridge 6.8 2009 for the big stuff & Dolan L'Etape carbon for road duties.

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

Been getting out on my roadbike more recently. Strangely my broken toe at the end of last year stopped me for longer than I expected as I found it hard to put pressure on my foot and clipping in and out. So I did other training instead. Back to it properly now though and servicing all my bikes at the weekend. Going to enter a sportive or two this year to give me a focus for my training. Bring on the light nights !

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

All the ladies on here need pics of you in your cycling lycra

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

I feel the odd one out lol I have a downhill bike. I walk with it until I reach my local downhill park

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By *etitesaraTV/TS
over a year ago

rochdale

"I feel the odd one out lol I have a downhill bike. I walk with it until I reach my local downhill park

Mr"

Aye, but 45lb+ DH bikes aren't even fun to pedal on the flat so its quite understandable!

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

Only managed one ride so far this year, it was very cold with rain, hail and snow at varying points in the ride. Recovering from surgery now so off the bike for at least another month

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

i dont routinely cycle but thought i would share that my butt hurts after 30 mins on a watt bike in the gym today

14.5k....fairly happy with that lol

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By *iss_Samantha_LovecockTV/TS
over a year ago

bmth /poole sometimes blandford

yes cycled around stourhead in Wiltshire and had a snooze in the sunshine by the lake

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By *ot monkey71Couple
over a year ago

middlesbrough

I roll on 20 inch rims. Done the big wheel thing but cant be doing with some motorists, dh cross country or any mb pursuits aint really my thing.

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By *orks funMan
over a year ago

Sheffield

just getting back into it now the weather has picked up,I have a 100 mile sportive booked in for august

any pointers ?

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By *etitesaraTV/TS
over a year ago

rochdale

"just getting back into it now the weather has picked up,I have a 100 mile sportive booked in for august

any pointers ?"

Practise!

Eat often, don't go off to fast & stay away from chaingangs unless you know what you're doing - saw the aftermath of a chaingang going wrong on Sunday!

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By *orks funMan
over a year ago

Sheffield

practice is whats needed at the mo,did 20 Saturday nearly froze to death !

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By *etitesaraTV/TS
over a year ago

rochdale

Yeah, after almost 9hrs in the saddle on Sunday my hands were pretty cold!

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By *orks funMan
over a year ago

Sheffield

9hours ????were you stuck ?

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

I was given this advice years ago by Sean Yates, cut down on raiding the fridge, set a few courses out that would take at least two hours with varied terrain.

Ride them frequently and you will notice you will improve. It worked for me when I first started racing, just need to get back into now.

Cannondale Caad8 2300 for training, hand built Harry Quinn for best.

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

Hi all..

I'm a keen roadie, cycle to work whatever the weather may throw at me (except snow), I've also been known to race in an occasional duathlon and quite like to ride the odd crit.

Cal

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By *etitesaraTV/TS
over a year ago

rochdale

"9hours ????were you stuck ?"
200km/126 miles on an Audax ride

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

"9hours ????were you stuck ? 200km/126 miles on an Audax ride

I wish I had more time for rides like that. I'm part of a group who do an annual charity ride, usually four or five days of 100 miles or so each day.

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By *edangel_2013Woman
over a year ago

southend

They are opening Hadleigh Park to the public soon, it's where the Olympic mountain biking was held, so I'm going to have a go on that.

Don't cycle often, but when I do, it's usually off road and muddy.

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By *hoenixcouplexxCouple
over a year ago

Leicestershire

Really really wish I'd got that turbo trainer at the beginning of winter. On the upside my winter bike just arrived!

Up in the 30's now again but work is mental at the moment so struggling with time.

Still got to keep on it as I've got a few sportive's this year to get stuck into.

Even got roped into the London to Brighton again for my sins lol.

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By *hoenixcouplexxCouple
over a year ago

Leicestershire

"just getting back into it now the weather has picked up,I have a 100 mile sportive booked in for august

any pointers ?

Practise!

Eat often, don't go off to fast & stay away from chaingangs unless you know what you're doing - saw the aftermath of a chaingang going wrong on Sunday!

Ouch!!!

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

Have you done lanza before?

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

Fixie needs a good clean after winter muck.

Time to get the roubaix out of storage.

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By *etitesaraTV/TS
over a year ago

rochdale

Done several Audax's and a couple of Coast to Coast rides (a one day ride & a two day ride) but never done a sportive strangely enough.

Mind you, Audax's are a LOT cheaper!

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

Yeah but you need to grow a beard to do an audax. Lol

Sportives are very over priced.

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

I bought a Smart Electric at the NEC bike show...

Logic was use electric to work and then switch it to regenerative mode on the way back for a work out....

Erm, not exactly worked out like that yet as I'm a lazy bastard

Bike is I work of art though... Ultimate commuter machine

Belt drive, hub gears, hydraulic disc brakes, inbuilt lights, reinforced tyres, etc....

50 mile range n charged at work...result

I'm gonna chip it though to make it faster.

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

"I bought a Smart Electric at the NEC bike show...

Logic was use electric to work and then switch it to regenerative mode on the way back for a work out....

Erm, not exactly worked out like that yet as I'm a lazy bastard

Bike is I work of art though... Ultimate commuter machine

Belt drive, hub gears, hydraulic disc brakes, inbuilt lights, reinforced tyres, etc....

50 mile range n charged at work...result

I'm gonna chip it though to make it faster."

I want to believe that this is tounge in cheek. But I fear not.

Not really cycling is it?

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

Getting back into cycling now the weather is better - going to try to do the London to Paris ride some point soon

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

"I was given this advice years ago by Sean Yates, cut down on raiding the fridge, set a few courses out that would take at least two hours with varied terrain.

Ride them frequently and you will notice you will improve. It worked for me when I first started racing, just need to get back into now.

Cannondale Caad8 2300 for training, hand built Harry Quinn for best."

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

I am back on it! 150 mile a week training. Boom!

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

40 very hilly miles today after a 1.5 mile swim! Training for various Sportives and long distance Tri's!

Keep up the good work guys!

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

I don't go out on my bike very often but it's a beautiful old fashioned Pendleton with a wicker basket and a horn!

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

200 miles before breakfast, a Quadrathlon this aft, i was the only competitor, and six hours on the turbo before supper.

I may pop along and watch the Tour of Yorkshire later on this year and give 'em a wave or two. Not that they ever wave back.

Just out of interest, how does anyone cycle in a corner?

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

"i enjoy watching it..... its one day classics season soon... milan-san remo is on sunday and i think mark cavendish has a great chance of winning it if they can keep the field together"

The classics will be interesting this year. It;s a shame Booned is out injured but potentially that will make it more exciting.

Hopefully Stannard will be given joint leadership with Wiggins for Paris-Roubaix else SKY risk screwing up like they did in the vuelta a few years ago.

Het Volk, K-B-K and Strade Bianche have all been cracking races and hopefully that will continue. They also all demonstrated why race radios clearly make for negative racing.

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By *heOwlMan
over a year ago

Altrincham

"a place for anyone who enjoys cycling! weather you just pootle to the shops or commute to work or enjoy riding cyclepaths towpaths ect!

feel free to pop in and say hello

anyone been out today?"

Hmm, just a wee commute to and from work of 8.3 miles each way and nipping down to the boathouse on the weekends. Its quicker than driving and keeps me fit enough for rowing (which is the exercise I actually enjoy

)

Had a few days off, recovering from a tooth infection that got a wee bit out of hand. Actually missed it and looking forward to the commute tomorrow.

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

"I bought a Smart Electric at the NEC bike show...

Logic was use electric to work and then switch it to regenerative mode on the way back for a work out....

Erm, not exactly worked out like that yet as I'm a lazy bastard

Bike is I work of art though... Ultimate commuter machine

Belt drive, hub gears, hydraulic disc brakes, inbuilt lights, reinforced tyres, etc....

50 mile range n charged at work...result

I'm gonna chip it though to make it faster.

I want to believe that this is tounge in cheek. But I fear not.

Not really cycling is it? "

Lol it's not a joke

I 'justified it' to myself on the grounds that it has a regen mode so that you charge the battery whilst cycling and therefore get a huge workout....

However on about level 2 regen I can't even pedal the damn thing and quickly switch to turbo...

Loads of keen cyclists at work... My mate refuses to call it a bike and refers to it as the moped lol

I'm just a gadget whore

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

Previous bike was a Schwin Spoiler... About 7ft long Chopper... Oh err

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

I am still cycling every day and have been since August, I'm so pleased I've managed the winter months.

I love my vintage style bicycle with wicker basket, it's so cute and I really enjoy cycling, admittedly I'm only cycling 40 minutes per day

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

"I am still cycling every day and have been since August, I'm so pleased I've managed the winter months.

I love my vintage style bicycle with wicker basket, it's so cute and I really enjoy cycling, admittedly I'm only cycling 40 minutes per day

That's good. Twice the recommended daily exercise isn't it?

Everything else is a bonus.

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

my new job is a couple of miles away and im hoping to cycle there in the good weather - need to get new inner tubes probably as bike has been in shed for a few years unused -

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

"All the ladies on here need pics of you in your cycling lycra

Ha ha Mrs l has one in her bib shorts

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

Looking forward to cycling again as the light nights start coming in.

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By *lttattoocoupleCouple
over a year ago

Worcester

Avid cyclist I'm currently riding a ktm ecross.

its one of these fancy ebikes and I get to test all the ebikes were developing.

They're so much fun

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By *lttattoocoupleCouple
over a year ago

Worcester

"I bought a Smart Electric at the NEC bike show...

Logic was use electric to work and then switch it to regenerative mode on the way back for a work out....

Erm, not exactly worked out like that yet as I'm a lazy bastard

Bike is I work of art though... Ultimate commuter machine

Belt drive, hub gears, hydraulic disc brakes, inbuilt lights, reinforced tyres, etc....

50 mile range n charged at work...result

I'm gonna chip it though to make it faster.

I want to believe that this is tounge in cheek. But I fear not.

Not really cycling is it? "

yes it is

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

When the summer arrives (no laughing at the back please

) I love planning a cycle with friends on a Sat morning last year went a few great cycle runs from Glasgow to Loch Lomond and Glasgow to Falkirk then onto Edinburgh.

After all that cycling it then sets you up for a night on the town and by god you feel like you have earned those beers.

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By *etitesaraTV/TS
over a year ago

rochdale

E-bikes are an interesting subject.

I can see their worth for those with health problems, & if/when I need one i'll get one in order to keep riding.

However, when able-bodied people are using them to avoid having to actually do some work then I dislike their use. I certainly don't want to see them out on the trails as they have the potential to damage trails in the same manner as motorcycles.

Cycling to me is about being human-powered, about being able to get out and about under your own steam with the sense of satisfaction of doing it yourself plus the joy of physical exercise.

A personal opinion but, if you need the assistance from an E-bike then more power to your elbow. If you are just avoiding pedalling up hills then no, you're not really cycling.

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By *oby BestMan
over a year ago

the shires

Just bought a Brompton for my daily commute - maybe we should organise a group bike ride - or does that sound too much like a gb?

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

Just rebuilt my 30 year old Raleigh Pioneer with all new drive train.

Major find was a set of original frame decals, unused, still on the factory card.

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By *etitesaraTV/TS
over a year ago

rochdale

"Just rebuilt my 30 year old Raleigh Pioneer with all new drive train.

Major find was a set of original frame decals, unused, still on the factory card.

Same wheels?

Would love to see a pic of that.

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By *ivilizedkinkCouple
over a year ago

harrow

I only cycle at the weekend in nice weather but hubby cycles everywhere , 25 miles a day to work

he has five bikes he has built himself from scratch, just spent a grand on a carbon fibre boardman road bike

(a grand I could have spent on shoes and lingerie) but on the up side he does have a fit ass becauseof it and looks great in lycra shorts

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By *illywizz1000000Man
over a year ago

north west

I'm back on my bike now after a Christmas fall... My fault for trying to ride when it's -5... Ouch!!

I have however became a suferlandrian doing the suffafest on the turbo... Now that's another way to get soaked

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

Been looking in to the sufferest stuff, seems you've to be a paid member to get the decent workouts? And not sure how they work on rollers instead of a variable turbo

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

"Just rebuilt my 30 year old Raleigh Pioneer with all new drive train.

Major find was a set of original frame decals, unused, still on the factory card.

Same wheels?

Would love to see a pic of that."

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By *illywizz1000000Man
over a year ago

north west

"Been looking in to the sufferest stuff, seems you've to be a paid member to get the decent workouts? And not sure how they work on rollers instead of a variable turbo"

You can get a similar one on you tube which is not quite as good but ok for free.. Take the strava free trial on the premium and see why you think

You can use the rollers too but you need to use your gears more. And be careful when your pushing it lol

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

"Just rebuilt my 30 year old Raleigh Pioneer with all new drive train.

Major find was a set of original frame decals, unused, still on the factory card.

Same wheels?

Would love to see a pic of that."

New wheels unfortunately, though I have the original chrome steels which I plan to renovate.

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

"Been looking in to the sufferest stuff, seems you've to be a paid member to get the decent workouts? And not sure how they work on rollers instead of a variable turbo

You can get a similar one on you tube which is not quite as good but ok for free.. Take the strava free trial on the premium and see why you think

You can use the rollers too but you need to use your gears more. And be careful when your pushing it lol "

Yeah I've had a couple of spills on the rollers stupid cliples peddles

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

"E-bikes are an interesting subject.

I can see their worth for those with health problems, & if/when I need one i'll get one in order to keep riding.

Cycling to me is about being human-powered, about being able to get out and about under your own steam with the sense of satisfaction of doing it yourself plus the joy of physical exercise.

A personal opinion but, if you need the assistance from an E-bike then more power to your elbow. If you are just avoiding pedalling up hills then no, you're not really cycling."

I think you have misunderstood.... These are not electric motorbikes and would, therefore, no more damage 'trails' than a mountain bike... They are just electrically assisted cycles.

In the UK it is the law that you must pedal and the max speed is 15mph... Assistance... You can, and do, go faster but are only assisted to 15mph.

And when on regenerative mode they are waaaaaay harder to pedal than any cycle so you could have a massive workout if you want.

I don't lol

I just want to get too and from work with minimal fuss and avoid traffic.... I get plenty of workouts elsewhere...

As an aside the NEC bike show had, I would guess, 1/3 electrics.... Definitely the future.

Keeps cars off the road and is, therefore, a good thing in my book....

I appreciate that there is massive snobbery in cycling... I see it at work with the 'keen' cyclists refusing to use the cycle path causing jams and stress...people on fixies berating those with gears etc... Load of old bollox IMHO ..

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By *luezuluMan
over a year ago

Suffolk

I'm doing the Birmingham bikethon this year in aid of leukaemia research, so I need to get out on mine soon, haven't been out since before Christmas

Oh and I'll round with the sponsorship form nearer the date

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By *illywizz1000000Man
over a year ago

north west

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By *illywizz1000000Man
over a year ago

north west

"Been looking in to the sufferest stuff, seems you've to be a paid member to get the decent workouts? And not sure how they work on rollers instead of a variable turbo

You can get a similar one on you tube which is not quite as good but ok for free.. Take the strava free trial on the premium and see why you think

You can use the rollers too but you need to use your gears more. And be careful when your pushing it lol

Yeah I've had a couple of spills on the rollers stupid cliples peddles "

Ouch that's why I prefer to be locked in place

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

i had nice pootle about today did a nice loop of south tyneside,down to chester le street joined the c2c route to roker, along the coast to shields for fish n chips and a cupa!ahhh!

then up the monkton wagon way to eighton banks for a cheeky pint at the ship, then home ti cook me tea!

and say hello to me settee!

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

I'm a fair weather cyclist having both mountain and road! Don't do as much as I should but plan on changing that now the warmer weather is here...ish

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

Dont do the cycling thing my self as in on the road.

But I do go to spin class 4 times a week

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

Managed a cycle today as it was lovely weather in Glasgow,went from Ibrox (near Rangers ground) to Loch Lomond and back legs are feeling it now as also did a Circuit class last night.

Forgot how saddle sore i get when cycling

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

Anyone been watching the Giro d'Italia? Great race so far and only the 6th stage.

Contador to hold the pink jersey all the way to Milan?

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

Porte and team sky seem to be bang on form at the moment, stage 16 will be the decided, whoever is in pink at the end of that stage will be the winner

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over a year ago

"Porte and team sky seem to be bang on form at the moment, stage 16 will be the decided, whoever is in pink at the end of that stage will be the winner"

Personally I can't see Contador giving up the jersey now. Porte will need to put some time into Contador on the long time trial next week. Can't see Porte taking any time from him on the climbs

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By *orkDefenderMan
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

I ride to work at least twice a week, but l alternate it with running there

Todays ride wasn't much fun, in the wind & rain, thus it got abbreviated, due to the very gusty nature of the side-wind

Hopefully tomorrow may be better for a ride out (day-off, as working Sunday instead)

"Yeah, after almost 9hrs in the saddle on Sunday my hands were pretty cold!"

I didn't do quite that time on my last long ride (about a fortnight ago)

Wakefield, Denby Dale, 'Sovereign crossroads', New Mills, Holmfirth, HolmeMoss, 'Woodhead', Torside, Glossop

'Snake Pass' (A57), LadyBower reservoir, 'Strines' (bitch of a road, all the way), Penistone, Barnsley, Wakefield

About 85 miles & 5 hours (& a reasonable amount of climbing)

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By *onnybag69Man
over a year ago

Manchester

wow now thats some bike ride i just manage to do a daily bike ride and do around 8-10miles but then im a old gezzer haha

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

About 85 miles & 5 hours (& a reasonable amount of climbing)"

Oh and some fantastic descents too

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

I did the Liverpool to Scarborough fun ride twice, 177 Miles best time 10 hours 50 minutes. I enjoyed the challenge back then.

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

Out everyday in the crazy weather we've been having lately, the cold I've weather is on its way which means I'll be slightly more hesitant on cycling depending on the road conditions.

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By *acavityMan
over a year ago

Redditch

I like to do long leisurely rides with a friend, usually exploring the local lanes, with tow paths and the odd cross country path.

Though my last ride passed along Hurst Street and through the gay village, whilst in tight lycra. Not my route, but my non-fab friend's. It was supposed to be a gentle warm up after my friend's injury but we did 30 odd miles.

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By *r TriomanMan
over a year ago

Chippenham Malmesbury area

Haven't been out for nearly 3 months - had a motorcycle crash and now I'm a bit broken

I have a Wellier full carbon road bike and I just love it!

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By *obyn GravesTV/TS
over a year ago

1127 walnut avenue

I try to get out every Sunday, I'm getting a bit lazy in my old age,,so its usually 40 miles rather than the 80_100 miles it used to be,,though,,

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By *orkDefenderMan
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

This seems to have died down a bit

Is the weather putttng you all off??

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

not at all iv just got home but windy though 46k southerly with gusts in the 60s and it pissed down

Rains stopped now and wind died Down a bit, happily loafing on the settee with tea and cake warming up now

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By *orkDefenderMan
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

Glad to read that!!

Whilst l rode to work today, l was out Saturday & Sunday on bike, had about 4 hours each day

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

I ride to and from work, but hope to get my arse back out there next year as I am planning to do some sportives

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

I keep saying I'm going to start cycling again as I adored it when I was a child, this weather is just ruining any form of motivation I have atm though

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

I've been meaning to go for a ride as I'm off work at the moment. Still haven't managed to do it though.

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By *ullbackbuttMan
over a year ago

Purton

"I keep saying I'm going to start cycling again as I adored it when I was a child, this weather is just ruining any form of motivation I have atm though

I would love to help you get back on your bike. The biggest problem is I would be so tempted to sit behind you staring at your lovely but in lycra.

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

Haven't been out cycling in some time...... all this wind & rain over here in Ireland, you can't do anything..... driving anywhere isn't great either because of the floods.....

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By *orkDefenderMan
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

Should be out again this weekend, for at least 3 hours each day

I also have to fit in a visit to 'Planet X' at Worsborough, on Saturday, to look at a new bike they stock

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By *r TriomanMan
over a year ago

Chippenham Malmesbury area

I'm normally out every weekend no matter the weather but several broken ribs and a broken collar bone and shoulder blade have meant that i haven't be able to cycle for 4 months

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

I'm looking for a riding buddy to train with got a lot of events I want to do I'm in Lincolnshire message me if interested speed 15 to 20mph.

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

You so need to get back cycling xx

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

Remember to sort your card from you cans

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

I cycle most days saves me time getting to work

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

I scraped together the Strava festive 500 over Christmas...... So may need to rest a little more today i think !

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

I'll be out after breakfast

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

Only got into cycling a year ago and love it. Onto my second bike already in that time. Upgraded cheap starter Carrera for a nice Cannondale. Not cycled to a meet yet tho....

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over a year ago

"I'm looking for a riding buddy to train with got a lot of events I want to do I'm in Lincolnshire message me if interested speed 15 to 20mph."

Try Sleaford Wheelers, pretty friendly bunch

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

"I scraped together the Strava festive 500 over Christmas...... So may need to rest a little more today i think !

Good work

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

I just bought a new bike - I#m going to pick it up on Sunday I'm so excited

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

Really need to get into cycling but I need to change my views on the whole genre of pedal power.

Can anyone recommend a good bike for a starter and what equipment I'll need?

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

:-i had a great ride this morning, from eighton banks down follingby lane to castletown to join the ç2c route to roker and along to s. Shields for a coffee then back home via route 14 upto heburn to join the Monckton wagon way back to eightonbanks! And my comfy settee.

Can't beat traffic free roads

happy new year and

Safe cycling peeps

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

"I scraped together the Strava festive 500 over Christmas...... So may need to rest a little more today i think !

Good work "

Cheers peeps...... legs feeling it today.... But a happy 4700 miles for the year....... now it all starts again.......Tomorrow, that is

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

Bought a new road bike recently. Can't wait to get out on it this year.

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

" :-i had a great ride this morning, from eighton banks down follingby lane to castletown to join the ç2c route to roker and along to s. Shields for a coffee then back home via route 14 upto heburn to join the Monckton wagon way back to eightonbanks! And my comfy settee.

Can't beat traffic free roads

happy new year and

Safe cycling peeps "

Traffic free roads are the best!

I was recently in Berlin for a few months and everything is flat there - and geared towards cyclists - that's what got me back on a bike after so many years!

I'm not sure how well I'm going to get on with it here - as I recently moved and it's very hilly

It's a good thing really I need to burn off all the pies I ate over Xmas!

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

I've brought myself a Dolan Fxe for winter commuting. Weighs a ton with panniers on it but nice having no transmission to worry about and mudguards keeping my arse dry! 65inch gear is about right, getting back in to spinning at 150rpm on the 3 long descents on my commute is interesting too say the least!

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By *orkDefenderMan
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

Long time since l've ridden fixed-gear

65"?, hope you've got no steep climbs

Was a bit chilly riding to work at 05:00, this morning

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By *ippingrugbyboyMan
over a year ago

Bishop's Stortford

Hi commuter from Southampton and some sunday too.

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

Love cycling and motorcycling, just love 2 wheels not 4!

Can't wait to start trying to get fit, really gotta stop smoking!

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

" :-i had a great ride this morning, fromthrough n banks down follingby lane to castletown to join the ç2c route to roker and along to s. Shields for a coffee then back home via route 14 upto heburn to join the Monckton wagon way back to eightonbanks! And my comfy settee.

Can't beat traffic free roads

happy new year and

Safe cycling peeps

Traffic free roads are the best!

I was recently in Berlin for a few months and everything is flat there - and geared towards cyclists - that's what got me back on a bike after so many years!

I'm not sure how well I'm going to get on with it here - as I recently moved and it's very hilly

It's a good thing really I need to burn off all the pies I ate over Xmas!

just just go at your own pace, don't push yourself to hard build up gradually! Take

Plenty water stops,! on the hills i take cuts through estates and side streets to break the hills when i can,

saves slowing traffic and annoying car drivers though

sustrans have some good routes up here using old train lines

And wagon ways etc with art and sculptures along the way, the Derwentside way takes you upto consett as a gradual incline to howngill viaduct (cake n coffee stop at the cafe) the free week all the way back

sustrans sites worth a look for local routes and info

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

"Long time since l've ridden fixed-gear

65"?, hope you've got no steep climbs

Was a bit chilly riding to work at 05:00, this morning"

I love riding fixed!

Nothing too steep on my normal route thankfully. 3 longish (for Hertfordshire) climbs that I can comfortably get over, have got over all of them on 90" fixed when I was a lot fitter and used to commute on my track bike occasionally. There is one climb I have to avoid though!

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By *orkDefenderMan
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

Damned wet/cold ride late this morning/early afternoon

Out for about 3 hours, just couldn't get warmed up, be it spinning a smallish gear (34 x 17), or on the big ring (only a 50 tooth, as l was on my winter bike/commuter)

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

Spinning a easy gear is like running slow, the harder you work the hotter you get

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By *orkDefenderMan
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

"Spinning a easy gear is like running slow, the harder you work the hotter you get "

Yes, but l was also trying to keep a reasonable cadence

The 'biggish gears' were on the return leg

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By *orkDefenderMan
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

Been busy today, buying new (more...) running gear, so no ride

Intend heading out on bike in morning, no matter what the weather

Barring snow, as it clogs up the mudguards

Anyone else, around here?

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

I also have single speed free wheel bike very lightweight with road tyres love it and feel the difference from riding my mountain bike but depending on mood what one I take out but do love getting out on the bike at weekends but ride most days to work.

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By *eforfuncplCouple
over a year ago

Morecambe

Hello xxxx

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

I'm planning a 50 mile cycle tomorrow, can't wait!

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By *orkDefenderMan
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

Out tomorrow too

Anyone not working out around Leeds/Wakefield??

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By *obyn GravesTV/TS
over a year ago

1127 walnut avenue

went out today first time in about a month..i love it when flash bastards on their 30 gear bikes overtake me and totally blank me..only for me to catch up and overtake them on a hill..on my 1980,s 12 speed...it's not about the bike.. ha ha..

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

I think iv just bought another bike, poped in my mates the other day and he had a jt mountain bike he was thinking of buying but thought it was to big for him so I said I'd buy it, not sure of age but it has hydraulic disks, and lockable forks, Il have a good look tomorrow n take it for a spin,

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

Not been out today but i luv getting up in the hills and getting filthy on my Voodoo Bizango 29er

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By *irtyGirlWoman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

My bike is still in the garage at work

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

N+1 you can never have enough bikes. I'm on 3 atm as I sold a couple when I split with the ex. Worst decision I ever made lol

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

"Not been out today but i luv getting up in the hills and getting filthy on my Voodoo Bizango 29er

I do that on me Canondale qwick

32 x 700 tyres rd, so slippery on the trails so a old man bike shuldbe better if it snows, and gud fun

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

N+1 you can never have enough bikes. I'm on 3 atm as I sold a couple when I split with the ex. Worst decision I ever made lol "

iv a trek 2.3 and my cannondale hybrid, plus a work in process cx bike

so Il be at 3

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

I had a giant roam 3 to but it got knicked

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

Yes love cycling my bike

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

I had a fake fake pinarello dogma frame. Was awesome until I came off it and the carbon fiber shattered/splintered. Last time I buy fake Chinese imports haha.

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

I like cycling, especially in the constant fucking rain, it's great !!!!

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By *etitesaraTV/TS
over a year ago

rochdale

Currently have 4 bikes in the kitchen, my commuter in the shed plus a build project in a box in the shed!

Three mtb's (two mine, one MJ's) and my road bike in the kitchen, Boardman Hybrid in the shed.. wonder if I can get away with another one?

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over a year ago

"Currently have 4 bikes in the kitchen, my commuter in the shed plus a build project in a box in the shed!

Three mtb's (two mine, one MJ's) and my road bike in the kitchen, Boardman Hybrid in the shed.. wonder if I can get away with another one?"

Of course u can!

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By *etitesaraTV/TS
over a year ago

rochdale

"Currently have 4 bikes in the kitchen, my commuter in the shed plus a build project in a box in the shed!

Three mtb's (two mine, one MJ's) and my road bike in the kitchen, Boardman Hybrid in the shed.. wonder if I can get away with another one?

Of course u can! "

I quite fancy a singlespeed for general nipping around town on. Had one from Mango bikes til it was stolen. Heavy thing but bombproof with a 46/16 ratio (I think..)

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

"Currently have 4 bikes in the kitchen, my commuter in the shed plus a build project in a box in the shed!

Three mtb's (two mine, one MJ's) and my road bike in the kitchen, Boardman Hybrid in the shed.. wonder if I can get away with another one?

Of course u can!

I quite fancy a singlespeed for general nipping around town on. Had one from Mango bikes til it was stolen. Heavy thing but bombproof with a 46/16 ratio (I think..)

Have a look on eBay there are always single speeds for sale. Usually being sold by hipsters that cba with them because the wind messes their beards up!

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By *etitesaraTV/TS
over a year ago

rochdale

Yeah, but I don't want one that's had its bars cut down to the length of a mini pump!

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

"Yeah, but I don't want one that's had its bars cut down to the length of a mini pump!"

Hahaha. It still amazes me that they can ride bikes like that. I'd end up on my face!

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By *orkDefenderMan
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

"Currently have 4 bikes in the kitchen, my commuter in the shed plus a build project in a box in the shed!

Three mtb's (two mine, one MJ's) and my road bike in the kitchen, Boardman Hybrid in the shed.. wonder if I can get away with another one?"

Of course you can get another

I've got 5 road-bikes

One is used as a year-rounder/commuter, so mudguards (& lights) are a permanant fixture

My newest was bought in October, & hasn't been out of house yet, not had a good day that's co-incided with my days-off!!

Oh!, and a cyclo-cross bike, as l used to race CX

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

I'm finding it hard to get on the bike this week - it's just too cold!

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over a year ago

"I'm finding it hard to get on the bike this week - it's just too cold!"

Agreed, and too bloody windy as well.

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By *orkDefenderMan
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

"I'm finding it hard to get on the bike this week - it's just too cold!

Agreed, and too bloody windy as well."

Not too bad up here, then again, yesterdays ride was a bit breezy (side-wind on the 'out', then a 'head' all the way back from Bawtry........

Wasn't much fun

Even with overshoes, & old socks between them & my shoes, my feet were suffering greatly by the top side of Doncaster

Oh well!!, see what todays ride brings?

I'd love to think it'd bring me a lovely TV out in her car, who wanted my oral attention, but to my disappointment, it never happens

(even if l request it in the meets on various sites)

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

My bike arrives this week, excited and nervous all rolled into one

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By *orkDefenderMan
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

"My bike arrives this week, excited and nervous all rolled into one "

What did you order, in the end?

If a road-bike, is it one that will take mudguards for the winter?

Are you a novice, or just returning?

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

"Currently have 4 bikes in the kitchen, my commuter in the shed plus a build project in a box in the shed!

Three mtb's (two mine, one MJ's) and my road bike in the kitchen, Boardman Hybrid in the shed.. wonder if I can get away with another one?

Of course you can get another

I've got 5 road-bikes

One is used as a year-rounder/commuter, so mudguards (& lights) are a permanant fixture

My newest was bought in October, & hasn't been out of house yet, not had a good day that's co-incided with my days-off!!

Oh!, and a cyclo-cross bike, as l used to race CX"

Did you see the Nationals? Mud bath

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By *orkDefenderMan
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

I didn't go, but saw plenty of pictures

Oddly, most of the CX season up here is over now

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over a year ago

"I didn't go, but saw plenty of pictures

Oddly, most of the CX season up here is over now"

Pretty much over everywhere.

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By *allyandJonCouple
over a year ago

manchester

Love a good ride like cycling as well

put bikes on back of campervan go cycling in pennines, lakes, the coast Wales mostly safe tracks off road

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

On the turbo in my garage as I write. Looking forward to a spring and summer full of sportives

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

"Currently have 4 bikes in the kitchen, my commuter in the shed plus a build project in a box in the shed!

Three mtb's (two mine, one MJ's) and my road bike in the kitchen, Boardman Hybrid in the shed.. wonder if I can get away with another one?

Of course you can get another

I've got 5 road-bikes

One is used as a year-rounder/commuter, so mudguards (& lights) are a permanant fixture

My newest was bought in October, & hasn't been out of house yet, not had a good day that's co-incided with my days-off!!

Oh!, and a cyclo-cross bike, as l used to race CX

Did you see the Nationals? Mud bath "

I had been thinking of doing a few local events next winter (discovered there were a few events within riding distance this winter), as it would be interesting to see how i go when my focus these days is so much more running based and a I still have a lovely 853 crooss bike. Then I saw the pictures of the nationals and remembered why I packed up!

I remember when Killen was junior doing a local league event, they staggered the start so seniors started a couple of minutes ahead of juniors and vets (hard to believe fields were so small). Killeen came through the entire field and even caught Steve Knight and that was around the time Knighty was national champion - it was an unbelievable ride.

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

"Currently have 4 bikes in the kitchen, my commuter in the shed plus a build project in a box in the shed!

Three mtb's (two mine, one MJ's) and my road bike in the kitchen, Boardman Hybrid in the shed.. wonder if I can get away with another one?

Of course you can get another

I've got 5 road-bikes

One is used as a year-rounder/commuter, so mudguards (& lights) are a permanant fixture

My newest was bought in October, & hasn't been out of house yet, not had a good day that's co-incided with my days-off!!

Oh!, and a cyclo-cross bike, as l used to race CX

Did you see the Nationals? Mud bath

Liam is class, got to be to beat Fieldy. We were lapping around 10 mins in the vets and I bet 5 - 6 mins of that was running

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By *i1971Man
over a year ago

Cornwall

Roadie here - can't trust myself on anything off-road (bound to come off!). Had a few issues that stopped me riding much last year, but over winter have been doing 3x spin classes a week, back to the gym and on the turbo in the garage. Slowly getting back into it with a few shorter rides as well. Hoping to do a few long rides this year

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By *orkDefenderMan
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

CX is the reason l started running, l could generally get into top 3rd of my age group, but was losing places in runs

Nowadays, most of my competitive urges are sated by fell-running

I still get wet & filthy!!, but it's a lot cheaper, entries are, but shoes are still £80ish for good Inov8 (Mud-Claw, etc..)

Might try CX again in summer series, l enjoyed the one (return?) race l tried late last year

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

Picking my bike up today as its still at my old address can't wait to get out on it

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By *lfie80Man
over a year ago

salisbury

Just dragged my turbo out from under the stairs to find the resistance knob has broken..

I've got a Scott CX, frame, but only use it on the road.. Am I going to be losing out over a true roadie??

Any help great fully received

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

"Just dragged my turbo out from under the stairs to find the resistance knob has broken..

I've got a Scott CX, frame, but only use it on the road.. Am I going to be losing out over a true roadie??

Any help great fully received "

Your loses over a true road bike will be minimal, most loses will come from tyres, if you have cx tyres on you will have some rolling resistance if you have normal road tyres them you will be fine,

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By *lfie80Man
over a year ago

salisbury

Damn, there's my biggest excuse out the window.. (Road tires on all the time)

Thank you

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By *orkDefenderMan
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

"Just dragged my turbo out from under the stairs to find the resistance knob has broken..

I've got a Scott CX, frame, but only use it on the road.. Am I going to be losing out over a true roadie??

Any help great fully received "

No, as stated, tyres are biggest issue

I rode to my last CX, & it was quite literally, a drag on the road

Then, l was losing traction at points during race, as l was running higher tyre pressures, for the road

CX bikes generally have a slightly shorter top-tube too, so your position would be more upright than a comparable road-bike

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

Super excited, my new bike arrives Friday, giant propel advanced 1 full aero bike with ultegra running gear, I cannot wait to get out on it, upgraded my pedals this time too, should be a machine

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By *etitesaraTV/TS
over a year ago

rochdale

I hate turbo's!

Just done a 30 minute session, 725 calories. Its only a dumb trainer and I don't have a power metre so I tend to work on calories burnt.

I feel a bit wobbly now..

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By *lfie80Man
over a year ago

salisbury

Yup.. Managed to fix mine and thought it wise to have a go.. 80 minutes, sweaty floor, sore **** and wobbly legs too...

No power meter and my heart rate strap is bust.. No idea how hard I'm working.

Can't wait to get out on the road..

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By *orkDefenderMan
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

"I hate turbo's!

Just done a 30 minute session, 725 calories. Its only a dumb trainer and I don't have a power metre so I tend to work on calories burnt.

I feel a bit wobbly now.."

Gave mine away years ago, just get out on the road now, whatever the weather

That said, l run if there's enough snow to clog up mudguards, or get the CX bike out, on 'decent' CX tyres

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