FabSwingers.com forum: Cycling part 5

By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman
over a year ago

evesham

The other one closed ages ago!

Super pleased with myself. 40 miles done today (although I did have a rather lengthy pit stop to volunteer at parkrun)

total miles since Sunday 108!

Now I've just got to it all in one day

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By *onelfMan
over a year ago

Saltash

Well done on ride & parkrun I do the ride & volunteer thing from time to time.

Actually a day off the bike today so went & bought & fitted a new saddle.

260km so far this week. Off out first thing tomorrow on a club ride. Loving this weather

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By *rkeb3Man
over a year ago

east Lancashire road

40 miles hahhh ok

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

Was heading home on little 25 miler this morning only to get unrepairable puncture 8 miles from home. Good job it's a beautiful walk home along the coast.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"40 miles hahhh ok "

What's that supposed to mean?

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"Was heading home on little 25 miler this morning only to get unrepairable puncture 8 miles from home. Good job it's a beautiful walk home along the coast. "

Ahhh bummer! Had a puncture Thurs night on my way home from work. Luckily had a spare inner tube as it was woo hot to bother repairing the side of the road!

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

Having done little more than use the watt bike on the gym all year the sunshine has seen me out twice this week! Bit of a shock to the system particularly after a marathon on sunday but not as unfit as I feared.

Need to get sone fitness before my tri in august otherwise I'm going to look like I've all the gear and no idea on the bike leg!

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"Having done little more than use the watt bike on the gym all year the sunshine has seen me out twice this week! Bit of a shock to the system particularly after a marathon on sunday but not as unfit as I feared.

Need to get sone fitness before my tri in august otherwise I'm going to look like I've all the gear and no idea on the bike leg!

I look like that all the time lol not breaking any speed records but I'm out there doing it!

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By *onelfMan
over a year ago

Saltash

"Having done little more than use the watt bike on the gym all year the sunshine has seen me out twice this week!

Bit like me, this is the first week since September where I've done more outside miles than indoor ones.

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By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks

What bike you rocking Op?

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"What bike you rocking Op? "

A Claude butler 500 hybrid..... I longingly drool over the pretty road bikes but can justify the expense right now.

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By *onelfMan
over a year ago

Saltash

"What bike you rocking Op?

A Claude butler 500 hybrid..... I longingly drool over the pretty road bikes but can justify the expense right now."

N=X+1

N right number of bIves

X current bikes owned.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman
over a year ago

evesham

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By *pider-WomanWoman
over a year ago

Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Truro

bookmarking

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

Spare inner tube why didn't I think of that. Had repair kit but it was way too big a rip to patch up. Off to buy new one and spare tomorrow!!

"Was heading home on little 25 miler this morning only to get unrepairable puncture 8 miles from home. Good job it's a beautiful walk home along the coast.

Ahhh bummer! Had a puncture Thurs night on my way home from work. Luckily had a spare inner tube as it was woo hot to bother repairing the side of the road! "

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By *ranfondoMan
over a year ago

Cambridgeshire

Nice 50 for me and my cycling pal...needed to spin the legs after a week of bike building and race prep.... shame we couldn't go further but his Mrs had signed them up for a BBQ...lol ... oh well.... it's Liege-Bastogne -Liege tomorrow so I'll be out Monday for another spin after work

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By *onelfMan
over a year ago

Saltash

For those who create routes I've come across this site: https://onthegomap.com/#/create

Dead easy to create routes save as GPX files and then load to the garment.

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

"The other one closed ages ago!

Super pleased with myself. 40 miles done today (although I did have a rather lengthy pit stop to volunteer at parkrun)

total miles since Sunday 108!

Now I've just got to it all in one day

Nice work, Evie.

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

Did my century and averaged 17.6 mph so I’m happy with that. Tired legs now though.

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By *onelfMan
over a year ago

Saltash

"Did my century and averaged 17.6 mph so I’m happy with that. Tired legs now though.

Mr "

good effort. And relax.

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury

I've started BMX racing training with my son. Although I'm far too old, I'm enjoying the lack of cars trying to kill me! Lol.

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

"Did my century and averaged 17.6 mph so I’m happy with that. Tired legs now though.

good effort. And relax."

Defo with a few beers!

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By *pider-WomanWoman
over a year ago

Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Truro

Ive hit 102 miles this week pleased with that as its my first week back out on the rd since November. Short 25 miles each time to start. God knows how Im going to do 90 miles for 3 days at this point.

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By *onelfMan
over a year ago

Saltash

"Ive hit 102 miles this week pleased with that as its my first week back out on the rd since November. Short 25 miles each time to start. God knows how Im going to do 90 miles for 3 days at this point.

If you take it steady and up the milage steadily you'll be surprised how well you adapt.

Very soon 90 will seem well in sight.

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

"For those who create routes I've come across this site: https://onthegomap.com/#/create

Dead easy to create routes save as GPX files and then load to the garment. "

You can create routes on the Garmin connect site. Dead easy there too

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By *pider-WomanWoman
over a year ago

Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Truro

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Thanks

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By *onelfMan
over a year ago

Saltash

"For those who create routes I've come across this site: https://onthegomap.com/#/create

Dead easy to create routes save as GPX files and then load to the garment.

You can create routes on the Garmin connect site. Dead easy there too"

You can, just not on my work machine

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By *onelfMan
over a year ago

Saltash

So no one was out over the weekend riding?

Really?

Well I was obviously.

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

I was gutted not getting out this weekend. I was home visiting family.

Out on a club run tomorrow night

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By *entle giraffeMan
over a year ago

Minehead

"So no one was out over the weekend riding?

Really?

Well I was obviously. "

50 miles yesterday morning with a couple of good climbs included; the pleasures of living amongst the Quantock Hills and Exmoor.

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

TT and Triathlon season has started thank god I prefer the go hard or go home races lol

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By *onelfMan
over a year ago

Saltash

"TT and Triathlon season has started thank god I prefer the go hard or go home races lol"

It's about balance. Rode with friends on Friday & Sunday. Crit race Tomorrow.

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

Well i won't be out for a while if im ever out again, got t-boned by a range rover on Thursday night, trashed my bike, and trashed me, god knows how im still alive to be honest.

Currently trying to figure out which bit of me doesn't hurt, and i cant seem to find one.

Stay safe out there people.

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By *entle giraffeMan
over a year ago

Minehead

"Well i won't be out for a while if im ever out again, got t-boned by a range rover on Thursday night, trashed my bike, and trashed me, god knows how im still alive to be honest.

Currently trying to figure out which bit of me doesn't hurt, and i cant seem to find one.

Stay safe out there people."

Oh no! That's awful. I hope you recover soon.

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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

"Well i won't be out for a while if im ever out again, got t-boned by a range rover on Thursday night, trashed my bike, and trashed me, god knows how im still alive to be honest.

Currently trying to figure out which bit of me doesn't hurt, and i cant seem to find one.

Stay safe out there people.

Oh no! That's awful. I hope you recover soon."

Thanks mate, so do i

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By *pider-WomanWoman
over a year ago

Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Truro

"Well i won't be out for a while if im ever out again, got t-boned by a range rover on Thursday night, trashed my bike, and trashed me, god knows how im still alive to be honest.

Currently trying to figure out which bit of me doesn't hurt, and i cant seem to find one.

Stay safe out there people."

I hope you feel better soonx

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By *oldwing1Man
over a year ago

Oldham

Where I live North of Manchester, there is a network of canals, off road cycle paths and old railway lines, can ride around all day traffic free

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By *oldwing1Man
over a year ago

Oldham

I have 4 back ups against punctures.

Tyre slime in the tyres, kevlar tyre liners, carry a spare tube and carry a repair kit if all else fails

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

Just got back on the bike after a while, only a short ride, an hour or so, but enough to give me the bug again

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

I lost 60kg cycling, and laying off the cakes and pies. Riding to work was a great way of combing the both

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

"Well i won't be out for a while if im ever out again, got t-boned by a range rover on Thursday night, trashed my bike, and trashed me, god knows how im still alive to be honest.

Currently trying to figure out which bit of me doesn't hurt, and i cant seem to find one.

Stay safe out there people.

I hope you feel better soonx"

Thanks spider, so do I, a few weeks away though I suspect

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By *ranfondoMan
over a year ago

Cambridgeshire

after another very busy week in the workshop...I'm out in the morning across the Fens...those bikes are being dusted down now and the work is manic... got to get to ride as May 12th is the Fat Lad Sportive in Yorkshire...

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

Hello all, I'm looking for a singing cycling buddy in in the North Bristol area.

It would be great to hear from you.

Joe x

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury

"I lost 60kg cycling, and laying off the cakes and pies. Riding to work was a great way of combing the both"

That is fucking brilliant!

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By *ive_Have_FunMan
over a year ago

cork

Was heavily involved a few years ago with a 400mile cycle in 4 days... when the newbies started they could do the 100 miles within 3 months... 6 - 7 weeks is when the cross over from struggling it to relaxed and enjoy it happens...

Need to get back to it myself

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By *ive_Have_FunMan
over a year ago

cork

Google the velomati "rules" it's a good giggle...

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman
over a year ago

evesham

The new boardman performance Centre opened up by me yesterday. Might go take a look round it today.

In other news I planned a 50 miler today but bad preparation has left my waterproof stuff in the washing machine and it's tipping down. Parkrun and turbo time it is then.

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury

It ain't training if it isn't raining...

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"It ain't training if it isn't raining...

I know I know..... I'm going out in a bit after all

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury

"It ain't training if it isn't raining...

I know I know..... I'm going out in a bit after all "

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman
over a year ago

evesham

Well I went out to do 50 miles...managed 37.5. Feel. A bit gutted but its better than nothing I guess. Just felt so cold and wet and tired and emotional.

Plus I keep getting punctures!

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By *onelfMan
over a year ago

Saltash

"Well I went out to do 50 miles...managed 37.5. Feel. A bit gutted but its better than nothing I guess. Just felt so cold and wet and tired and emotional.

Plus I keep getting punctures! "

37.5 is a good ride out.. better than my day spent in the classroom teaching.

Punctures - check outhe Spez Armadillos or conti gaterskins.

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

3 good rides this weekend. 2x 50s and a very warm 45 today so I’m very happy. Long may this weather stay.

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By *ranfondoMan
over a year ago

Cambridgeshire

"3 good rides this weekend. 2x 50s and a very warm 45 today so I’m very happy. Long may this weather stay.

Mr "

Well done

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

Cheers it’s just nice to be able to get out and enjoy what cycling is all about.

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

30 booked in for tomorrow.who's your money on for winning the giro?

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman
over a year ago

evesham

Managed the 50 miles on Saturday.... Super chuffed! Eying up a local sportive of 64 miles for the end of the month!

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By *entle giraffeMan
over a year ago

Minehead

"Managed the 50 miles on Saturday.... Super chuffed! Eying up a local sportive of 64 miles for the end of the month! "

Well done Evie.

I'm cycling most days at the moment.

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By *onelfMan
over a year ago

Saltash

"Managed the 50 miles on Saturday.... Super chuffed! Eying up a local sportive of 64 miles for the end of the month! "

Nice one. I managed a 50 Mile ride as well on Sunday and got a 100km sportive paid up for in July And August.

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By *entleman JayMan
over a year ago

Wakefield

Had a lovely ride from Leeds to Liverpool along the canal on Saturday. Looking forward to getting my new bike in a couple of weeks.

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

"Was heading home on little 25 miler this morning only to get unrepairable puncture 8 miles from home. Good job it's a beautiful walk home along the coast.

Ahhh bummer! Had a puncture Thurs night on my way home from work. Luckily had a spare inner tube as it was woo hot to bother repairing the side of the road! "

Take spares and repair them at home when I run out of good tubes, unless I am running tubular tyres. There is no way on earth I will unlock the stitches, patch the tube up and reset the tyre. I just buy new ones.

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By *ighnboxCouple
over a year ago

Norwich

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By *ighnboxCouple
over a year ago

Norwich

"Cheers it’s just nice to be able to get out and enjoy what cycling is all about.

Mr"

Your just up the road from me a few mile ....I ride road and mountain 6 days a week (50-80 a day)

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

Planning a ride Chepstow, Abegavenny, Gospal Pass and back if anyone is keen to join me?

It would be great to hear form you.

Joe

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By *ranfondoMan
over a year ago

Cambridgeshire

Did the Fat Lad At The Back Sportive yesterday...fab ride and countryside from Ilkley up through the lovely Yorkshire Dales... great social ride, friendly and great nosh too... 3000 ft of climbing on the 50 miler... I'll be back next year...much better than fenland winds...lol

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By *ranfondoMan
over a year ago

Cambridgeshire

Out again tomorrow.... weather supposed to be fine in the morning... got a 50 miler planned with a cycling buddy...

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman
over a year ago

evesham

Just signed on to mt first ever cycling event tomorrow. 64 miles in the cotswolds fir cyclists Fighting cancer. It's a pretty hilly course taking in some climbs a lot of people have said I need to do in my training.

Not gonna be fast but it will get done! Bring on the bling and intimate chaffing!

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

Anyone in the Hereford area fancy going out for a spin.

I've recently moved to the area and would be good to have some company exploring the local roads

Feel free to send me a pm if anyone is interested

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman
over a year ago

evesham

Well after being up all night listening to the storms a d feeling a bit sick this morning I'm afraid I only made it to 34 miles before calling the support crew.

Sat at the side of the road crying for being so stupid and googling how to defer my RideLondon place!

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By *pider-WomanWoman
over a year ago

Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Truro

"Well after being up all night listening to the storms a d feeling a bit sick this morning I'm afraid I only made it to 34 miles before calling the support crew.

Sat at the side of the road crying for being so stupid and googling how to defer my RideLondon place! "

Keep your chin up lovely

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

"Did the Fat Lad At The Back Sportive yesterday...fab ride and countryside from Ilkley up through the lovely Yorkshire Dales... great social ride, friendly and great nosh too... 3000 ft of climbing on the 50 miler... I'll be back next year...much better than fenland winds...lol"

I did that last year, decent climb out of Burnsall

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By *onelfMan
over a year ago

Saltash

"Well after being up all night listening to the storms a d feeling a bit sick this morning I'm afraid I only made it to 34 miles before calling the support crew.

Sat at the side of the road crying for being so stupid and googling how to defer my RideLondon place! "

34 miles that's a third of ride London right there. Rest will be easy trust me. The crowds, the buildings, the knobs with too much money, more crowds and the finishers medal.

Plus if it makes you feel better in traveled a long way to race and punctured 2 miles in. But I was amazing for 4 mins

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

"Well I went out to do 50 miles...managed 37.5. Feel. A bit gutted but its better than nothing I guess. Just felt so cold and wet and tired and emotional.

Plus I keep getting punctures! "

Make sure the tyres are pumped up good and hard before every ride, it really does help. Mine are usually at 100-110 psi - easy with a track pump.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"Well I went out to do 50 miles...managed 37.5. Feel. A bit gutted but its better than nothing I guess. Just felt so cold and wet and tired and emotional.

Plus I keep getting punctures!

Make sure the tyres are pumped up good and hard before every ride, it really does help. Mine are usually at 100-110 psi - easy with a track pump."

I've got slime in them now and a pump with a pressure gauge on too!

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

"Well I went out to do 50 miles...managed 37.5. Feel. A bit gutted but its better than nothing I guess. Just felt so cold and wet and tired and emotional.

Plus I keep getting punctures!

Make sure the tyres are pumped up good and hard before every ride, it really does help. Mine are usually at 100-110 psi - easy with a track pump.

I've got slime in them now and a pump with a pressure gauge on too! "

good stuff - I used to live not far from you, some good rides out towards Pershore, the old Alcester road, around Honeybourne and up to Bidford....

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over a year ago

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"Well I went out to do 50 miles...managed 37.5. Feel. A bit gutted but its better than nothing I guess. Just felt so cold and wet and tired and emotional.

Plus I keep getting punctures!

Make sure the tyres are pumped up good and hard before every ride, it really does help. Mine are usually at 100-110 psi - easy with a track pump.

I've got slime in them now and a pump with a pressure gauge on too!

good stuff - I used to live not far from you, some good rides out towards Pershore, the old Alcester road, around Honeybourne and up to Bidford....

You may know saintbury and Stanway then? They are what made me cry on Sunday and I had to walk up a fair bit of them!

How do I get stronger for hills?

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

"Well after being up all night listening to the storms a d feeling a bit sick this morning I'm afraid I only made it to 34 miles before calling the support crew.

Sat at the side of the road crying for being so stupid and googling how to defer my RideLondon place! Don't give up pick yourself up and go again.not done RideLondon but done roubaix and flanders.nothing comes close to a good day on the bike well maybe something does. "

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"Well after being up all night listening to the storms a d feeling a bit sick this morning I'm afraid I only made it to 34 miles before calling the support crew.

I'm going to try and do the 64 miles again (different route!) in a couple of weeks

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

"Well I went out to do 50 miles...managed 37.5. Feel. A bit gutted but its better than nothing I guess. Just felt so cold and wet and tired and emotional.

Plus I keep getting punctures!

Make sure the tyres are pumped up good and hard before every ride, it really does help. Mine are usually at 100-110 psi - easy with a track pump.

I've got slime in them now and a pump with a pressure gauge on too!

good stuff - I used to live not far from you, some good rides out towards Pershore, the old Alcester road, around Honeybourne and up to Bidford....

You may know saintbury and Stanway then? They are what made me cry on Sunday and I had to walk up a fair bit of them!

How do I get stronger for hills? "
sorry but only one way ride them.i pick a spot on hill and don't give up till I reach it.next time try and beat that marker.till one day I ride the whole climb

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"Well I went out to do 50 miles...managed 37.5. Feel. A bit gutted but its better than nothing I guess. Just felt so cold and wet and tired and emotional.

Plus I keep getting punctures!

Make sure the tyres are pumped up good and hard before every ride, it really does help. Mine are usually at 100-110 psi - easy with a track pump.

I've got slime in them now and a pump with a pressure gauge on too!

good stuff - I used to live not far from you, some good rides out towards Pershore, the old Alcester road, around Honeybourne and up to Bidford....

You may know saintbury and Stanway then? They are what made me cry on Sunday and I had to walk up a fair bit of them!

How do I get stronger for hills? sorry but only one way ride them.i pick a spot on hill and don't give up till I reach it.next time try and beat that marker.till one day I ride the whole climb "

That's pretty much what I figured luckily one of the killer hills from su day isn't too far from where I work so will go out after work and keep trying

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

"Well I went out to do 50 miles...managed 37.5. Feel. A bit gutted but its better than nothing I guess. Just felt so cold and wet and tired and emotional.

Plus I keep getting punctures!

Make sure the tyres are pumped up good and hard before every ride, it really does help. Mine are usually at 100-110 psi - easy with a track pump.

I've got slime in them now and a pump with a pressure gauge on too!

good stuff - I used to live not far from you, some good rides out towards Pershore, the old Alcester road, around Honeybourne and up to Bidford....

You may know saintbury and Stanway then? They are what made me cry on Sunday and I had to walk up a fair bit of them!

How do I get stronger for hills? sorry but only one way ride them.i pick a spot on hill and don't give up till I reach it.next time try and beat that marker.till one day I ride the whole climb

That's pretty much what I figured luckily one of the killer hills from su day isn't too far from where I work so will go out after work and keep trying "
thats it dont give up.good idea try the climbs without the miles in the legs.the sense of achievement when you beat that climb is awesome

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By *onelfMan
over a year ago

Saltash

You may know saintbury and Stanway then? They are what made me cry on Sunday and I had to walk up a fair bit of them!

How do I get stronger for hills? "

No Hill so steep you can't walk honest.

And if you want to get stronger for the hill - do hills.

That's the simple answer. There are specific workouts you could do but I'd say just go out, ride, enjoy it and don't get upset if you have to walk a bit x

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By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks

"Well I went out to do 50 miles...managed 37.5. Feel. A bit gutted but its better than nothing I guess. Just felt so cold and wet and tired and emotional.

Plus I keep getting punctures!

Make sure the tyres are pumped up good and hard before every ride, it really does help. Mine are usually at 100-110 psi - easy with a track pump.

I've got slime in them now and a pump with a pressure gauge on too!

good stuff - I used to live not far from you, some good rides out towards Pershore, the old Alcester road, around Honeybourne and up to Bidford....

You may know saintbury and Stanway then? They are what made me cry on Sunday and I had to walk up a fair bit of them!

How do I get stronger for hills? "

Keep doing them. One day you will f and jeff dig deep and get to the top you will feel amazing. Tired but amazing.

Keep going gal!!!

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By *pider-WomanWoman
over a year ago

Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Truro

70 miles yesterday check me out

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over a year ago

"70 miles yesterday check me out

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well done you training for anything?

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By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks

"70 miles yesterday check me out

Very impressive.

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

"70 miles yesterday check me out

Well done I managed 60 over the weekend

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By *pider-WomanWoman
over a year ago

Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Truro

"70 miles yesterday check me out

well done you training for anything?"

Yes Im doing a charity event for Women v Cancer in Sep.

260 miles in 3 days

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"70 miles yesterday check me out

Wow.... Amazing!

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over a year ago

"70 miles yesterday check me out

well done you training for anything?

Yes Im doing a charity event for Women v Cancer in Sep.

260 miles in 3 days

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bloody hell that's some distance for a good cause good luck with that

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By *pider-WomanWoman
over a year ago

Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Truro

"70 miles yesterday check me out

well done you training for anything?

Yes Im doing a charity event for Women v Cancer in Sep.

260 miles in 3 days

bloody hell that's some distance for a good cause good luck with that "
Thankyou

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

Anyone here Everested?

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

"For those who create routes I've come across this site: https://onthegomap.com/#/create

Dead easy to create routes save as GPX files and then load to the garment. "

Best one I've used is ridewithgps, tcx files are much better, especially for garmin.

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

"Well I went out to do 50 miles...managed 37.5. Feel. A bit gutted but its better than nothing I guess. Just felt so cold and wet and tired and emotional.

Plus I keep getting punctures!

37.5 is a good ride out.. better than my day spent in the classroom teaching.

Punctures - check outhe Spez Armadillos or conti gaterskins. "

Gatorskins are shit, no grip!

I've tried every winter going and Vittoria rubino g+ endurance or pro control are by far the best,even good in soft snow and ice. Plus still have same rear tyre after 7000km.

Currently trying out pzero velo as a summer tyre, too replace Vittoria cosra g+ speed, been good but Flint is still an arse. So far very impressed, no Flint, no picking imbedded Flint out of tyres, it's just a matter of how long they last.

If any of you start getting constant punctures, it's either worn tyre or your pinching your tubes. If you're running 25mm tyres, psi is weight dependent e.g 80kg rider needs 90psi rear 80psi front.

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By *heggMan
over a year ago

South Brum/Criydon

" Plus I keep getting punctures!

Punctures - check outhe Spez Armadillos or conti gaterskins.

Gatorskins are shit, no grip!

I've tried every winter going and Vittoria rubino g+ endurance or pro control are by far the best,even good in soft snow and ice. Plus still have same rear tyre after 7000km.

I've been very taken with Schwalbe tyres; the Marathons are bombproof and they have a pretty good range balancing invulnerability and performance to your preferred trade-off.

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

"Well after being up all night listening to the storms a d feeling a bit sick this morning I'm afraid I only made it to 34 miles before calling the support crew.

Sat at the side of the road crying for being so stupid and googling how to defer my RideLondon place! "

Not done the ride London yet, but done the London to Brighton a few times, when you are at rock bottom the crowds cheering you on gives you a big lift.

You will be fine on the day.

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over a year ago

Dragged myself out yesterday, for only the second time this year - energy levels/legs not where they should be, after such a long lay-off, managed 50km in 2 hours.

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over a year ago

"Well I went out to do 50 miles...managed 37.5. Feel. A bit gutted but its better than nothing I guess. Just felt so cold and wet and tired and emotional.

Plus I keep getting punctures!

37.5 is a good ride out.. better than my day spent in the classroom teaching.

Punctures - check outhe Spez Armadillos or conti gaterskins.

Gatorskins are shit, no grip!

I've tried every winter going and Vittoria rubino g+ endurance or pro control are by far the best,even good in soft snow and ice. Plus still have same rear tyre after 7000km.

If any of you start getting constant punctures, it's either worn tyre or your pinching your tubes. If you're running 25mm tyres, psi is weight dependent e.g 80kg rider needs 90psi rear 80psi front. "

I always use Gp4000’s 25mm at 100/110 psi (I’m 80kg) with no trouble, only get punctures when there are very worn.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"Well after being up all night listening to the storms a d feeling a bit sick this morning I'm afraid I only made it to 34 miles before calling the support crew.

Sat at the side of the road crying for being so stupid and googling how to defer my RideLondon place!

Not done the ride London yet, but done the London to Brighton a few times, when you are at rock bottom the crowds cheering you on gives you a big lift.

You will be fine on the day."

Thank you x I don't really want to defer

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

Just completed the North Coast 500. 540 miles in 6 days

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"Just completed the North Coast 500. 540 miles in 6 days

Wow well done!

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

"Well I went out to do 50 miles...managed 37.5. Feel. A bit gutted but its better than nothing I guess. Just felt so cold and wet and tired and emotional.

Plus I keep getting punctures!

37.5 is a good ride out.. better than my day spent in the classroom teaching.

Punctures - check outhe Spez Armadillos or conti gaterskins.

Gatorskins are shit, no grip!

I've tried every winter going and Vittoria rubino g+ endurance or pro control are by far the best,even good in soft snow and ice. Plus still have same rear tyre after 7000km.

If any of you start getting constant punctures, it's either worn tyre or your pinching your tubes. If you're running 25mm tyres, psi is weight dependent e.g 80kg rider needs 90psi rear 80psi front.

I always use Gp4000’s 25mm at 100/110 psi (I’m 80kg) with no trouble, only get punctures when there are very worn. "

I prefer wolves tubular tyres or Hutchinson 20mm tyres, pumped up to max I never get puncture. I have to say though I wouldn't repair a tubular tyre, I never mastered stitching the tyre back together.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman
over a year ago

evesham

Grrrrr Another failed attempt at 64 miles.... Damn hills!

I did do 52 miles though which is my furthest dustance yet!

My little fingers are numb still though which is odd. I wear padded gloves!

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over a year ago

"Grrrrr Another failed attempt at 64 miles.... Damn hills!

I did do 52 miles though which is my furthest dustance yet!

My little fingers are numb still though which is odd. I wear padded gloves! "

Did you get your fueling right, eating little and often, eat and drink before you’re hungry and thirsty etc ?

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"Grrrrr Another failed attempt at 64 miles.... Damn hills!

I did do 52 miles though which is my furthest dustance yet!

My little fingers are numb still though which is odd. I wear padded gloves!

Did you get your fueling right, eating little and often, eat and drink before you’re hungry and thirsty etc ?"

I drank loads but, and this is odd for me, when I got to the food stop I didn't want to eat! Never happened in my life ever! I forces a cheese and tomato sandwich down because I knew I had to eat.

Also had a couple of gels on the ride. Its just the damn hills, my legs die as soon as I see them!

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

"Grrrrr Another failed attempt at 64 miles.... Damn hills!

I did do 52 miles though which is my furthest dustance yet!

My little fingers are numb still though which is odd. I wear padded gloves!

Did you get your fueling right, eating little and often, eat and drink before you’re hungry and thirsty etc ?

I drank loads but, and this is odd for me, when I got to the food stop I didn't want to eat! Never happened in my life ever! I forces a cheese and tomato sandwich down because I knew I had to eat.

Also had a couple of gels on the ride. Its just the damn hills, my legs die as soon as I see them! "

Do you use a really low gear and spin ?

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"Grrrrr Another failed attempt at 64 miles.... Damn hills!

I did do 52 miles though which is my furthest dustance yet!

My little fingers are numb still though which is odd. I wear padded gloves!

Did you get your fueling right, eating little and often, eat and drink before you’re hungry and thirsty etc ?

I drank loads but, and this is odd for me, when I got to the food stop I didn't want to eat! Never happened in my life ever! I forces a cheese and tomato sandwich down because I knew I had to eat.

Also had a couple of gels on the ride. Its just the damn hills, my legs die as soon as I see them!

Do you use a really low gear and spin ? "

Yeah

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

"Grrrrr Another failed attempt at 64 miles.... Damn hills!

I did do 52 miles though which is my furthest dustance yet!

My little fingers are numb still though which is odd. I wear padded gloves!

Did you get your fueling right, eating little and often, eat and drink before you’re hungry and thirsty etc ?

I drank loads but, and this is odd for me, when I got to the food stop I didn't want to eat! Never happened in my life ever! I forces a cheese and tomato sandwich down because I knew I had to eat.

Also had a couple of gels on the ride. Its just the damn hills, my legs die as soon as I see them!

Do you use a really low gear and spin ?

Yeah"

In that case it’s just a matter of doing hill repeats and practice. Try cycling in Devon, there’s not many flat places here, but it makes you stronger.

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

That is also a bit of state of mind, when I was racing I used to speed up without realising it when I got near a hill.

Find a route with a few taxing hills, do the route a few times a week. Give it a few months and you will climb the hills, up to you if you start going up the gears once you are used to the hills.

I did this and managed to get up billinge lump in a mad 53x15, sat down all the way up the hill.

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By *pider-WomanWoman
over a year ago

Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Truro

"Just completed the North Coast 500. 540 miles in 6 days

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By *haven cyclistMan
over a year ago

newport

Im doing ride london and velothon wales. Average about 250miles a month. Anyone on strava

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over a year ago

"Im doing ride london and velothon wales. Average about 250miles a month. Anyone on strava"

Snap...but I ain't sharing Strava on here....it'll take people to my house !

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman
over a year ago

evesham

I am having many doubts about RideLondon. Can't seem to get a coherent message in how hilly it is and have only done 52 miles in training.

Also can't seem to get a definitive on how long I have to do it. The bumpf all says 8:30 hours yet on the times from marg year there were people taking 10 hours.

Not sure if its worth deferring the place to next year and spend a year properly training and losing weight (to help me up the hills lll also don't want to be the fattest one there!).

There are it 5 weeks left and I am away for a couple so wong be able to train on those.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"Im doing ride london and velothon wales. Average about 250miles a month. Anyone on strava

Snap...but I ain't sharing Strava on here....it'll take people to my house !

You can put exclusion zones on it I believe. I should do that for where I work as I often bike in.

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By *ranfondoMan
over a year ago

Cambridgeshire

been out on several 50 milers.....been busy with work(Bike Mechanic so it's getting very busy)...great rides and nice ones into the next county... getting some more in next week

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

I've signed up for the wheelie big cycle in Hereford on 15th July. Its a charity sportive for St Michaels Hospice. Doing the 58 mile route because of being on call for work.

Anyone else entering it?

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

Strava anyone?

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

I'm on strava

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

What about creating a strava group?

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

" I've started BMX racing training with my son. Although I'm far too old, I'm enjoying the lack of cars trying to kill me! Lol.

Ha ha. Good luck. thank fuck my son grew out of it before it killed me!

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

"What about creating a strava group?"

and showing everyone where you start riding from...home

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By *pider-WomanWoman
over a year ago

Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Truro

"What about creating a strava group?

and showing everyone where you start riding from...home

You dont have to start from your door do you.

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

"I am having many doubts about RideLondon. Can't seem to get a coherent message in how hilly it is and have only done 52 miles in training.

Also can't seem to get a definitive on how long I have to do it. The bumpf all says 8:30 hours yet on the times from marg year there were people taking 10 hours.

Not sure if its worth deferring the place to next year and spend a year properly training and losing weight (to help me up the hills lll also don't want to be the fattest one there!).

There are it 5 weeks left and I am away for a couple so wong be able to train on those. "

Have a look on the ride london website. It should have a route plan somewhere, this should also give the profile of the route. I believe it takes in the iconic box hill, this can be quite a climb if you are not used to it.

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

"What about creating a strava group?"

Add me to it

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

"I am having many doubts about RideLondon. Can't seem to get a coherent message in how hilly it is and have only done 52 miles in training.

Also can't seem to get a definitive on how long I have to do it. The bumpf all says 8:30 hours yet on the times from marg year there were people taking 10 hours.

Not sure if its worth deferring the place to next year and spend a year properly training and losing weight (to help me up the hills lll also don't want to be the fattest one there!).

There are it 5 weeks left and I am away for a couple so wong be able to train on those. "

You had any more thoughts on this Evie?

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"I am having many doubts about RideLondon. Can't seem to get a coherent message in how hilly it is and have only done 52 miles in training.

Also can't seem to get a definitive on how long I have to do it. The bumpf all says 8:30 hours yet on the times from marg year there were people taking 10 hours.

Not sure if its worth deferring the place to next year and spend a year properly training and losing weight (to help me up the hills lll also don't want to be the fattest one there!).

There are it 5 weeks left and I am away for a couple so wong be able to train on those.

You had any more thoughts on this Evie?"

I think I'm deferring..... My last 2 rides of 64 miles have been disasters and I cried both times. I want to enjoy doing it and I won't as I feel right now.

When I dud the marathon there was no doubt in my mind that I'd do it but my head is just not there with this one.

I'm going to join a local cycle club, do some ausax's and sportives etc and simply become as obsessed with cycling as I dud running.

I massively underestimated the training needed for this. My fuelling and drinking etc have not been great which is why I struggled so much.

I've got myself a fancy garmin edge touring computer thingy to help plan routes. Just don't want to get to this time next year and be in the same situation!

I'm still going to go down and watch it though.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman
over a year ago

evesham

Just to clarify.... I've attempted 64 miles twice and failed.... One I dropped out at 34 miles, one I changed the route and did 52 miles.

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

Jouning a club was the best thing I did.

Having gone from just commuting to work 7 miles each way, I was very quickly doing 50/60 mile rides comfortably.

It's so much better riding with company and having a bit of craic

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

"Jouning a club was the best thing I did.

Having gone from just commuting to work 7 miles each way, I was very quickly doing 50/60 mile rides comfortably.

It's so much better riding with company and having a bit of craic "

There will be someone to help you along, or take the piss when needed.

Shame some clubs have a minimum average speed on thier social rides.

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

"Jouning a club was the best thing I did.

Having gone from just commuting to work 7 miles each way, I was very quickly doing 50/60 mile rides comfortably.

It's so much better riding with company and having a bit of craic

There will be someone to help you along, or take the piss when needed.

Shame some clubs have a minimum average speed on thier social rides."

The club I joined said they have a minimum speed but despite this they have been really welcoming of folk new to cycling and unable to do the stated pace.

They tend to split up into smaller groups to suit everyone's ability

I realise not all clubs are like this.

I should really get in touch with a club while I'm here in England

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By *ranfondoMan
over a year ago

Cambridgeshire

A lot of local clubs have the minimum speed thing...which is why people drop out and go solo or with a buddy instead....then the club's moan that numbers are falling...

"Jouning a club was the best thing I did.

Having gone from just commuting to work 7 miles each way, I was very quickly doing 50/60 mile rides comfortably.

It's so much better riding with company and having a bit of craic

There will be someone to help you along, or take the piss when needed.

Shame some clubs have a minimum average speed on thier social rides.

The club I joined said they have a minimum speed but despite this they have been really welcoming of folk new to cycling and unable to do the stated pace.

They tend to split up into smaller groups to suit everyone's ability

I realise not all clubs are like this.

I should really get in touch with a club while I'm here in England

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By *W ChapMan
over a year ago

Swindon

I have been in a few clubs before I took up running......find one that caters for the steadiest in the group. Big bug bear of mine in both running and cycle clubs.

Club rides / runs are a social thing in general and therefore should run in decent sized groups catering for the steadiest there, else clubs die a death. I've paid my membership fees and ended up cycling alone what's the point.

Just back to cycling and have entered a Sportif for the second time (first one was cancelled due to weather) and I'm papping myself....

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury

^roadies are miserable Strava hunters^. Get off road, have fun with fun people. Not number crunchers.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman
over a year ago

evesham

*girlie fan girl post*

My dad is at an awards night tonight where Chris Hoy is the special guest and he got him to record a personalised good luck message to me for RideLondon..... So now I have to give it a go don't I!

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury

"*girlie fan girl post*

My dad is at an awards night tonight where Chris Hoy is the special guest and he got him to record a personalised good luck message to me for RideLondon..... So now I have to give it a go don't I! "

Brill!! Yes you do!

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

"^roadies are miserable Strava hunters^. Get off road, have fun with fun people. Not number crunchers. "

That’s the majority, but I’m not into that, I ride cause it’s like meditation and I get to see parts of the country I’d never see otherwise. It’s like traveling without moving, the French call it souplesse, it’s a good feeling.

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By *W ChapMan
over a year ago

Swindon

"^roadies are miserable Strava hunters^. Get off road, have fun with fun people. Not number crunchers. "

Bollocks....try cycling at my age, the numbers aren't worth crunching.

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

Cycling along deserted country roads alone.

Days of youth,where did you hide yourself?

Can’t beat it. But need a comfy saddle these days.The old Brooks saddle misses the trips out I’m sure.

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By *entle giraffeMan
over a year ago

Minehead

"^roadies are miserable Strava hunters^. Get off road, have fun with fun people. Not number crunchers.

Very true

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury

"^roadies are miserable Strava hunters^. Get off road, have fun with fun people. Not number crunchers.

Bollocks....try cycling at my age, the numbers aren't worth crunching. "

Maybe the lycra makes seeing anyone who isn't dressed the same invisible!

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By *izzabelle and well hungCouple
over a year ago

Edinburgh.

"*girlie fan girl post*

My dad is at an awards night tonight where Chris Hoy is the special guest and he got him to record a personalised good luck message to me for RideLondon..... So now I have to give it a go don't I! "
pm me. I can help you.

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over a year ago

"^roadies are miserable Strava hunters^. Get off road, have fun with fun people. Not number crunchers.

Bollocks....try cycling at my age, the numbers aren't worth crunching.

Maybe the lycra makes seeing anyone who isn't dressed the same invisible!

Huh ?!

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By *heIcebreakersCouple
over a year ago

Cramlington

Good luck to anyone going cyclone bashing today, and to all you southerners tune into the national road race on ITV tomorrow and see the kind of roads us Northumbrians get to call home as the World Tour boys and the rest get to take on the Ryals...

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury

"^roadies are miserable Strava hunters^. Get off road, have fun with fun people. Not number crunchers.

Bollocks....try cycling at my age, the numbers aren't worth crunching.

Maybe the lycra makes seeing anyone who isn't dressed the same invisible!

Huh ?!"

Basically roadies only wave to other roadies. Mtb riders for instance seem not worthy of acknowledgment in my experience as both.

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over a year ago

"^roadies are miserable Strava hunters^. Get off road, have fun with fun people. Not number crunchers.

Bollocks....try cycling at my age, the numbers aren't worth crunching.

Maybe the lycra makes seeing anyone who isn't dressed the same invisible!

Huh ?!

Basically roadies only wave to other roadies. Mtb riders for instance seem not worthy of acknowledgment in my experience as both. "

I agree, I’m a roadie and mtb, but mainly a roadie and there definitely is a snobbery there that pisses me off, some roadies only acknowledge other roadies with all the gear. I make a conscience effort to acknowledge anyone on the road. I belonged to a club and the further up the groups I went the more cliquey it got and couldn’t be arsed to make an effort.

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury

"^roadies are miserable Strava hunters^. Get off road, have fun with fun people. Not number crunchers.

Bollocks....try cycling at my age, the numbers aren't worth crunching.

Maybe the lycra makes seeing anyone who isn't dressed the same invisible!

Huh ?!

Basically roadies only wave to other roadies. Mtb riders for instance seem not worthy of acknowledgment in my experience as both.

I used to ride more on road than off. But Its not worth the risk on today's roads.

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By *heIcebreakersCouple
over a year ago

Cramlington

"^roadies are miserable Strava hunters^. Get off road, have fun with fun people. Not number crunchers.

Bollocks....try cycling at my age, the numbers aren't worth crunching.

Maybe the lycra makes seeing anyone who isn't dressed the same invisible!

Huh ?!

Basically roadies only wave to other roadies. Mtb riders for instance seem not worthy of acknowledgment in my experience as both.

There's a lot of rubbish talked about this roadies versus MTBers stuff. Yes, a lot of roadies tend to only wave to people they know, or from clubs they know. That's no different to anyone else - if you don't believe me try walking to town waving or saying hello to everyone you meet....

There are assumptions made too - if I'm out in the wilds and I see someone on an MTB I'm gonna assume they're either bonkers or a local going to the village shop, because no-one in their right mind is going to go up into the cheviots or the pennines on half a ton of mild steel with bouncy forks and a rear shock absorber that turns all your effort into up and down bouncing.

ANd yes, some road clubs can be cliquey, right up to the oens where you can only join by invitation, but if you end up in the wrong club, change. Find a club that has a B and C run, or a no drop policy - they're out there if you look.

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By *heIcebreakersCouple
over a year ago

Cramlington

"Just to clarify.... I've attempted 64 miles twice and failed.... One I dropped out at 34 miles, one I changed the route and did 52 miles. "
WHat's causing you to bail out?

If it's energy, then getting the food and drink right is the key (eat before you're hungry and drink before you're thirsty are the best rules I can give you). If it's specific pain, think about a bike fit, and maybe a session with someone to look at your technique.

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

"^roadies are miserable Strava hunters^. Get off road, have fun with fun people. Not number crunchers.

Bollocks....try cycling at my age, the numbers aren't worth crunching.

Maybe the lycra makes seeing anyone who isn't dressed the same invisible!

Huh ?!

Basically roadies only wave to other roadies. Mtb riders for instance seem not worthy of acknowledgment in my experience as both.

I don’t believe I spoke any rubbish, just what I’ve experienced. Thanks for the sage advice though, the club I belong to has A, B, C, D, E, F runs plus a social group and a breeze group for women. The A group being semi pros and former pros, from well known teams, most are cool though. I race and time trial, but I don’t buy into the velominati bullshit though.

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury

Nope. Roadies wave to roadies. This is a fact. Cyclists wave to anyone. I count myself as a cyclist. I also ride/have ridden 4 disciplines only one of which is predominantly full of snobs. Also only one of which has made cyclists "fair game" to motorists. Strava doesn't help. I believe roadies worry more about KOM's than they do other road users and traffic signals.

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

"Nope. Roadies wave to roadies. This is a fact. Cyclists wave to anyone. I count myself as a cyclist. I also ride/have ridden 4 disciplines only one of which is predominantly full of snobs. Also only one of which has made cyclists "fair game" to motorists. Strava doesn't help. I believe roadies worry more about KOM's than they do other road users and traffic signals. "

Did a roadie break your heart, you sound bitter and angry about them or did you recently lose a KOM to one and it cuts deep ?

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury

Do you think mtb riders are looked down upon because they ride for fun? You know, not really taking it seriously enough... Not worrying if they're pushing out enough watts or not for example.

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

"Do you think mtb riders are looked down upon because they ride for fun? You know, not really taking it seriously enough... Not worrying if they're pushing out enough watts or not for example. "

You not figured out the reply + quote button yet, I don’t if you arguing with me or Dick Rodwell from Ledbury.

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

"Jouning a club was the best thing I did.

Having gone from just commuting to work 7 miles each way, I was very quickly doing 50/60 mile rides comfortably.

It's so much better riding with company and having a bit of craic

There will be someone to help you along, or take the piss when needed.

Shame some clubs have a minimum average speed on thier social rides.

The club I joined said they have a minimum speed but despite this they have been really welcoming of folk new to cycling and unable to do the stated pace.

They tend to split up into smaller groups to suit everyone's ability

I realise not all clubs are like this.

I should really get in touch with a club while I'm here in England

The cycling club I first joined had 2 groups, the fast boys and the family men with short time scales. No one cared about speed limits at all.

The local club has stated average speed of 14 mph, you have to do 3 social rides with them. That puts me off a little, as stated how does a club grow without new members.

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

"*girlie fan girl post*

My dad is at an awards night tonight where Chris Hoy is the special guest and he got him to record a personalised good luck message to me for RideLondon..... So now I have to give it a go don't I! "

Not much pressure then lol.

You will be fine, don't try and race others. Just go out and enjoy the ride, forget about the big hills lol.

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

"I have 4 back ups against punctures.

Tyre slime in the tyres, kevlar tyre liners, carry a spare tube and carry a repair kit if all else fails"

Well done im never that prepared

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By *ame-room-no-swapCouple
over a year ago

Taunton

Dartmoor classic sportif today, it pissed it down from start to finish. We have never been so utterly wet and miserable on a bike until today !!

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury

"Dartmoor classic sportif today, it pissed it down from start to finish. We have never been so utterly wet and miserable on a bike until today !!"

Sorry to hear that, but please send the rain this way!

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"Dartmoor classic sportif today, it pissed it down from start to finish. We have never been so utterly wet and miserable on a bike until today !!

Sorry to hear that, but please send the rain this way! "

Not until tomorrow night as I'm camping in orcheston!

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

Me old Claud Butler is rusting away, shame. Back in the day people were polite regardless of walking,cycling or driving.

The fun is in the optimistic spirit of being out cycling in the great British countryside.

Not the negativity that exists.

Smile and be a cheerful person.

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By *entleman JayMan
over a year ago

Wakefield

I just got my new bike. Trek Checkpoint Gravel bike. I love it.

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury

I'm building a DMR Trailstar at the mo.

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By *ranfondoMan
over a year ago

Cambridgeshire

Lots of bikes in since I got back from a week away, out on Friday & Sunday on my Bianchi...

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury

Picked up a KOM today that I've been trying for for since 2015! Pretty pleased with myself!

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By *ir_anthonyMan
over a year ago

kenilworth

"What bike you rocking Op?

A Claude butler 500 hybrid..... I longingly drool over the pretty road bikes but can justify the expense right now."

There is a guy not far from Evesham who recycles Bikes at bloody good prices

He often does road bikes at good prices

Think it’s the Cycle Recycler or something like that

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

"Picked up a KOM today that I've been trying for for since 2015! Pretty pleased with myself!

I thought you hated Strava wankers ?!

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

I bought a Folding bike last week in the hope to get fit and healthy again. I cycled 8 miles yesterday after a 15 years break. Ok it wasn’t really a break, it was more like being lazy. Ok back to the 8 miles run. I’m in so much pain and agony. I suppose it will be less painful after each future ride.

Pray for my speedy recovery, my legs and bottom hurt. In another persons point of view it would seem as though I was involved in brutal anal sex. lol

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

Anyone cycling around cornwall?

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury

"Picked up a KOM today that I've been trying for for since 2015! Pretty pleased with myself!

I thought you hated Strava wankers ?!"

I was off road

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"What bike you rocking Op?

A Claude butler 500 hybrid..... I longingly drool over the pretty road bikes but can justify the expense right now.

There is a guy not far from Evesham who recycles Bikes at bloody good prices

He often does road bikes at good prices

Think it’s the Cycle Recycler or something like that "

Oooh thanks, will look him up

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

"Anyone cycling around cornwall?"

Not if I can help it.

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By *onelfMan
over a year ago

Saltash

Not quite. Just sorting out for a overnight Audax type ride on Dartmoor. Starting later obviously.

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By *pider-WomanWoman
over a year ago

Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Truro

The end...its a bit hilly round here

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