FabSwingers.com forum: Road cycling group

By (user no longer on site) OP
31 weeks ago

Saw another post here about shared interests outside of fab, and thought that it might be a good idea to break the ice in a socialish setting, so just to see if there was any interest, I thought I’d ask the question.

Anybody interested in a road cycling group of like minded people? Be really good if we could get a mixed group for a coffee shop run?

I’m based in Fife close to the bridge so anywhere central Scotland would work for me.

Might not be a goer, but if there is interest I don’t mind organising. Nothing crazy, maybe 15 mph average or less. Group ride means we stick together though 😂

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By *phroDizzyYakMan
31 weeks ago

Glasgow

Would be interested in an MTB/hiking group

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By *urpleburgularalarmMan
31 weeks ago

nowhere, next to neverbeenthere

Up for some off road stuff, MTB for me, not really one for the dark side of cycling🤣🤣

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By *ilverGent1Man
31 weeks ago

Edinburgh

Count me in please, I’m a dyed-in-the-wool old school roadie (& trackie).

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By *astings94311Man
31 weeks ago

Prestwick

I'd be up for roadie. I'm in Ayrshire though

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By *allerthanaverage79Man
31 weeks ago

Ayrshire

And here's me thinking this site was for swinging and secual adventure? Though I did see a video on FB of a woman riding a bike with a dildo on the seat- the world is going to 💩

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By (user no longer on site) OP
31 weeks ago

"And here's me thinking this site was for swinging and secual adventure? Though I did see a video on FB of a woman riding a bike with a dildo on the seat- the world is going to 💩"

It does beg the question as to why you bothered to post a comment then? Surely some people prefer to meet socially to break the ice before anything “secual” happens.

This isn’t a rebuke by the way, meant as light hearted banter, hopefully accepted in the manner it is intended

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By *lipandslide069Couple
31 weeks ago

Edinburgh

Count myself in as I cycle lots plus i do lots of sportives

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By (user no longer on site) OP
31 weeks ago

"Count myself in as I cycle lots plus i do lots of sportives"

Can you drop me a DM, can’t message as you are blocked for guys, be good to chat and try organise something, Joe

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By (user no longer on site) OP
31 weeks ago

Always good to find new roads

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By (user no longer on site) OP
31 weeks ago

Brilliant, trying to figure out the best way to organise something, so once I’ve figured it all out I’ll drop you a message

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By (user no longer on site) OP
31 weeks ago

Thinking of riding the two bridges Sunday morning, frb and Kincardine if anybody fancies joining? Weather looks good for it so far

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By *lipandslide069Couple
31 weeks ago

Edinburgh

I like that route no done for a while, as I am with Livingston cycling club and I ride a pinarello x3 di 2

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By (user no longer on site) OP
31 weeks ago

"I like that route no done for a while, as I am with Livingston cycling club and I ride a pinarello x3 di 2"

Drop me a line and I’ll let you know my timings if you fancy a spin out? Merida of some kind I’ve got. Bit afraid of the electronic shifting as heard some horror stories about limp mode lol

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By *astcoastmanMan
31 weeks ago

Portobello

I wish I could remember her username, I loved those vids!

And I cycle too, about 6,000 miles a year

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By *hizamMan
31 weeks ago

Edinburgh

I'm very interested in joining in

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By *lipandslide069Couple
31 weeks ago

Edinburgh

I have done about 8 sportives this year

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By (user no longer on site) OP
31 weeks ago

We’ll be in Linlithgow for a coffee stop about 10am fyi

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By (user no longer on site) OP
31 weeks ago

Aran

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By *lipandslide069Couple
30 weeks ago

Edinburgh

Does anyone use strava

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By *erryman64Man
30 weeks ago

central

Yes

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By *aulsmith99Man
30 weeks ago

paisley

If it's not on strava, it didn't happen

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By *lipandslide069Couple
30 weeks ago

Edinburgh

I love doing the challenges

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By *aulsmith99Man
30 weeks ago

paisley

The challenges keep me motavated and pushes me o do the K's or climbing

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By *lipandslide069Couple
30 weeks ago

Edinburgh

Likewise motivation

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By *aulsmith99Man
30 weeks ago

paisley

Do any of you use zwift during the winter?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
30 weeks ago

I’ve been using MyWhoosh, apart from the annoying frequent updates it’s pretty decent, and free which is always nice

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By (user no longer on site) OP
30 weeks ago

Going to try the Tuesday chain gang tonight - probably not as kinky as it sounds lol

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By (user no longer on site) OP
30 weeks ago

Well last week was a bit of a bust, so thought I’d try again. Saturday morning rode. Meet at south queensferry about 930? Let me know if anybody fancies a spin?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
30 weeks ago

I’m going to suggest that this concept is not a goer. Oh well, it was really nothing more than a thought!

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By *kibirdWoman
24 weeks ago

Gillingham ( Dorset, not Kent)

"I’m going to suggest that this concept is not a goer. Oh well, it was really nothing more than a thought! "

It’s a shame because I really like the sound of this although you’re all a bit far to make it do-able for me

We have a local cycling group but they’re all what I’d call hardcore and I know I’d hold them back

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By *astcoastmanMan
24 weeks ago

Portobello

"I’ve been using MyWhoosh, apart from the annoying frequent updates it’s pretty decent, and free which is always nice"

I only gave a “dumb” turbo trainer so none of these apps really work for me.

Love the idea of a cycling group but it does seem a bit of a non-starter

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By *allerthanaverage79Man
24 weeks ago

Ayrshire

"And here's me thinking this site was for swinging and secual adventure? Though I did see a video on FB of a woman riding a bike with a dildo on the seat- the world is going to 💩

It does beg the question as to why you bothered to post a comment then? Surely some people prefer to meet socially to break the ice before anything “secual” happens.

This isn’t a rebuke by the way, meant as light hearted banter, hopefully accepted in the manner it is intended"
. (Patiently waiting for a typo

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By *lipandslide069Couple
24 weeks ago

Edinburgh

Waiting on my smart kickr roller

Was thinking of sharing it from my phone to TV

Can you still run the companion app in the background

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By *kibirdWoman
24 weeks ago

Gillingham ( Dorset, not Kent)

"Waiting on my smart kickr roller

Was thinking of sharing it from my phone to TV

Can you still run the companion app in the background "

Is that with Zwift? I do something similar, have my phone as the companion app on a handlebar mount but run Zwift itself through Apple TV

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By *otbeefandonionsCouple
24 weeks ago

Bathgate

I run zwift on Apple TV with an old wahoo kickr. Got a treadmill that connects to it as well.

Just need the motivation to use them both, been a month at least since last time.

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By *aulsmith99Man
23 weeks ago

paisley

Just back from a cold wet 35 mile road ride, feel much better after it

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By *kibirdWoman
23 weeks ago

Gillingham ( Dorset, not Kent)

"Just back from a cold wet 35 mile road ride, feel much better after it"

I’m just leaving the Canary Islands after a week cycling in the sun. Not looking forward to digging out the waterproofs when I’m home again lol think Zwift will be calling

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By *aulsmith99Man
23 weeks ago

paisley

That will be a shock to the system, i will be on zwift during the week but just needed to get outside today

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By *lipandslide069Couple
23 weeks ago

Edinburgh

Do u need the companion app as I just have my phone and no other tablets

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By *kibirdWoman
23 weeks ago

Gillingham ( Dorset, not Kent)

"Do u need the companion app as I just have my phone and no other tablets "

You could do without it , it’s not a must have thing. It can be helpful for certain interactions though and through Apple TV’s own Bluetooth you’re limited to 2 connections which is a bit of a pain. Through the companion app you can connect 6 so I can use my cadence and hear rate sensors as well as the trainer itself

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By *lipandslide069Couple
23 weeks ago

Edinburgh

Thanks

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By *piping-hot.Man
23 weeks ago

Aldershot & Paisley

Roadie in Edinburgh here 👏

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By *lipandslide069Couple
23 weeks ago

Edinburgh

I cycle with the LCC

And velothian Edinburgh social

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By *etterryseeMan
22 weeks ago

near Swindon

"Just back from a cold wet 35 mile road ride, feel much better after it

I’m just leaving the Canary Islands after a week cycling in the sun. Not looking forward to digging out the waterproofs when I’m home again lol think Zwift will be calling

Nice Trek!

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By *etterryseeMan
22 weeks ago

near Swindon

Roadie here though taken to my Wahoo Kickr Core on Rouvy given the crap weather to tick me over. Can also watch the football!!

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By *ild_oatsMan
22 weeks ago

the land of saints & sinners

I’m planing to cycle a version of GB 4 extreme points of mainland Britain, over 11 days starting on the 1st of July 2026, that you can get to by road.

Stating at the northern point Dunnet Head just outside of Thurso.

Then going to the most western point (Ardnamurchan Lighthouse). I know that technically that Corrachadh Mòr is most western point but it’s not that accessible by road bike.

Then most Eastern Pont (Ness point, Lowestoft) and on to the most southern point (The Lizard, Cornwall)

But I will be taking in the highest and lowest road, the centre point of mainland Britain and the point furthest from the sea.

Have cycled in parts of Scotland, Cumbria & Yorkshire before as well as predominately around the south and south west of England.

Would like to hear advice on roads, ferries, coffee stops etc.

More than welcome for anyone to join me for any part of this event, even for just a couple of kms to give words of encouragement.

Let me know if you want to know more about this and planned itinerary.

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By *piping-hot.Man
22 weeks ago

Aldershot & Paisley

"I’m planing to cycle a version of GB 4 extreme points of mainland Britain, over 11 days starting on the 1st of July 2026, that you can get to by road.