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By *entleman Jay OP   Man
over a year ago

Wakefield

Hello. Who’s been out this weekend? I’ve done 46 miles down the Leeds Liverpool canal. Glorious.

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By *xfordshireCoupleMFCouple
over a year ago

Nr. Oxford

Short ride today. 16 miles to and from the ridgeway.

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

Did 43miles yesterday over to the Welsh border and around

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By *orovoyeurMan
over a year ago

Cumbria


"Hello. Who’s been out this weekend? I’ve done 46 miles down the Leeds Liverpool canal. Glorious. "

I was out yesterday, nice to be out in the Cumbrian sunshine

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By *Ci LutherMan
over a year ago

Cumalot

Got a brisk 20 miles in .. but the wind heading out was horrid

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

Quite bored of cycling in winter kit, can’t wait for warmer weather.

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By *jkuk72Man
over a year ago

London & Herts

Did a 70 miles loop to Windsor on Saturday, on a beautiful sunny day.

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By *rSshMan
over a year ago

Poundbury

22 miler round trip - to a great pub and back

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By *etterryseeMan
over a year ago

near Swindon

Short sleeves Saturday-found a nice spot for a mid ride break and stripped off. Sunday back into layers again!

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By *ntrepid ExplorersCouple
over a year ago

Birmingham

I have proper road tires to put on my rockhopper coming this afternoon. Apparently that'll make a vast difference to the reward I've (not) been getting from cycling recently.

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

We’ll be out Tomorrow and Sunday around Northumberland. What’s everyone else up to?

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

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By *kyblue1878Couple
over a year ago

Southport

110 mile Essex Tour tomorrow. Hoping for a dry day.

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By *oner HornCouple
over a year ago

Leeds

Today's trip is 75 miles to Gargrave and then over to Colne...back to Leeds via Keighley

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

Been out a few times during the week after work, a local 16 mile off road ride does me the world of good.

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

Absolutely freezing out this morning,started off sunny then turned to rain and hail half way through.

Hopefully tomorrow will be a bit kinder weather wise.

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By *exandthesuburbans83Couple
over a year ago

EASTBOURNE

Not road biking but did 20m mountain biking. Be lovely to meet people locally who are into riding and riding

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By *ompip3Couple
over a year ago

Paisley

40-45 mile loop planned for tomorrow morning. Some hills involved too. 9.00am start but looking cold, so extra layers required!

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By *reefallingMan
over a year ago

Wakefield

17 mile road ride after work around Pontefract/Featherstone to blow the cobwebs away..

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By *AABMan
over a year ago

Not far

Went out today, not really in the mood but I got a Strava trophy along a rutted country lane.

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

Mountain biking and gravel riding for me the past couple of weeks, due to road/trainer bike being off the road but been loving the trails, my mtb mates complaints about how strong I am on the climbs is always fun too

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By *jkuk72Man
over a year ago

London & Herts


"110 mile Essex Tour tomorrow. Hoping for a dry day."

I almost entered that one but decided against it since I did 100 miles with my mates yesterday instead. Have a good one!

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By *imBanksMan
over a year ago

Letchworth

Managed an hour or so out in the countryside, across the fields.

Nice in the sun.

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By *kyblue1878Couple
over a year ago

Southport


"110 mile Essex Tour tomorrow. Hoping for a dry day.

I almost entered that one but decided against it since I did 100 miles with my mates yesterday instead. Have a good one!"

Many thanks, it was a fantastic route, well organised and 3 great food stops. Managed the 110 in 6hrs 6 minutes at an 18mph average. Great day for us both. Both sat in the bath soaking and resting the legs.

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By *reefallingMan
over a year ago

Wakefield


"110 mile Essex Tour tomorrow. Hoping for a dry day.

I almost entered that one but decided against it since I did 100 miles with my mates yesterday instead. Have a good one!

Many thanks, it was a fantastic route, well organised and 3 great food stops. Managed the 110 in 6hrs 6 minutes at an 18mph average. Great day for us both. Both sat in the bath soaking and resting the legs."

Great ride.... Well done to you)))

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

Only a few local hill reps dodging the rain about 35 miles.. then a soak in the hot tub until the rain was to heavy

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By *entleman Jay OP   Man
over a year ago

Wakefield

A nice 60 miles down the Trans Pennine Trail and Leeds Liverpool canal. The rain stopped play for a while, but at that point I was having a tea and flapjack break. Lol.

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By *alvenieMan
over a year ago

Bouncing Between Swindon and Weston

46 miles around the somerset levels xx

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By *jkuk72Man
over a year ago

London & Herts


"110 mile Essex Tour tomorrow. Hoping for a dry day.

I almost entered that one but decided against it since I did 100 miles with my mates yesterday instead. Have a good one!

Many thanks, it was a fantastic route, well organised and 3 great food stops. Managed the 110 in 6hrs 6 minutes at an 18mph average. Great day for us both. Both sat in the bath soaking and resting the legs.

Great ride.... Well done to you))) "

18mph over 110 miles is good going - well done. I did the same over 100 miles on Saturday, but on a flatter route

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


"110 mile Essex Tour tomorrow. Hoping for a dry day.

I almost entered that one but decided against it since I did 100 miles with my mates yesterday instead. Have a good one!

Many thanks, it was a fantastic route, well organised and 3 great food stops. Managed the 110 in 6hrs 6 minutes at an 18mph average. Great day for us both. Both sat in the bath soaking and resting the legs."

Great going,can only dream of averages like that over those distances at the moment. We’re both really unfit compared to normal but slowly returning back to form.

Done a hilly 40 odd mile yesterday and got absolutely soaked again,at least there was no hail today.

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By *eWillMakeYouSquirtCouple
over a year ago

leicester

I’m looking to do the Leicester to skeg ride but it’s 7HRS lol

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

Wee zone 2 study break on the turbo this afternoon

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

i was out yesterday morning for a few hours, just done south to north liverpool

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

I done a whole 10 mins on an indoor trainer if that counts?

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


"I done a whole 10 mins on an indoor trainer if that counts?"

Totally counts, find what works for you; be that music, a tv show, perving on fab or a training program/app. It's a love and hate thing with the indoor training but really shows early season who has been on the turbo all winter

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

Yes been up derbyshire on a dh/jump section defying gravity

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


"I done a whole 10 mins on an indoor trainer if that counts?

Totally counts, find what works for you; be that music, a tv show, perving on fab or a training program/app. It's a love and hate thing with the indoor training but really shows early season who has been on the turbo all winter "

It's new to me, as I struggle finding time / good enough weather to get out on my road bike.

I done the 10 min fitness test and it said my heart rate was too high to test. Haha must be so unfit now

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


"It's new to me, as I struggle finding time / good enough weather to get out on my road bike.

I done the 10 min fitness test and it said my heart rate was too high to test. Haha must be so unfit now "

Just stick with it man, the turbo has made me a much stronger cyclist, do one of the FTP tests and then you will be able to look at training plans

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

Day off the bike but blood sweat and tears fitting new tyres

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By *etterryseeMan
over a year ago

near Swindon


"Day off the bike but blood sweat and tears fitting new tyres "

Some go on easy - some are a full body workout!! My Pirelli P Zero’s go on quite nicely

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


"Day off the bike but blood sweat and tears fitting new tyres

Some go on easy - some are a full body workout!! My Pirelli P Zero’s go on quite nicely"

I have p zero 4s on my winter bike, went on easy.

GP5000 tubeless.... nightmare

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

We actually run a mtb guiding company.

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

Dug my bike out the other day and it’s been serviced and is now ready to go. Looking forward to getting back into it. It’ll be mainly commuting when I have to return to the office and it’ll be so much nicer than sitting on a packed bus. Also going to be for weekend rides as well but I haven’t cycled anywhere in years so need to build up to anything major.

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By *xciter7169Man
over a year ago

The Midlands

Still looking round for a road bike,easier now the shops are opening back up,and hopefully warmer weather on the way,goin to spend around £1000+ for a bike with shimano 105 or campag centaur,not sure about clipless pedals though,should i just jump head-first into it?

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By *kyblue1878Couple
over a year ago

Southport


"Still looking round for a road bike,easier now the shops are opening back up,and hopefully warmer weather on the way,goin to spend around £1000+ for a bike with shimano 105 or campag centaur,not sure about clipless pedals though,should i just jump head-first into it?"

£1500 should get you a new bike, carbon and 105. Definitely get your SPD pedals and you'll be fine after 10 or 15 minutes practicing on grass clipping in and out. The only downside to any new bike are basic wheels that you'll want to upgrade after 6 months.

If you're unsure about second hand, get someone you know who knows what to look for and you'll get a £3-4k bike for £1-1.5k. Also, once you've got your bike go and get a proper bike fit, it'll be the most important thing you can do and will ensure you're getting the best experience on your bike.

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By *kyblue1878Couple
over a year ago

Southport


"Day off the bike but blood sweat and tears fitting new tyres

Some go on easy - some are a full body workout!! My Pirelli P Zero’s go on quite nicely"

Same, the P Zero's are fantastic to get on and off. When warm I can get them back on without levers.

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By *irmingham_Sissy_MaidTV/TS
over a year ago

sutton Coldfield

Fair weather roadie here. Hoping some of the rain passes soon so that I can get back out on the roads!

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

Does my electric bike count lol x

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By *evilish-DiabloMan
over a year ago

Essex Land Of The White Stilettos

Think I’ll stick to Zwift today, chances are one of the gusts we have in Essex would blow me clean of the road if I ventured out !!

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By *otsossieMan
over a year ago

Chesterfield


"Does my electric bike count lol x"

Yep, if mine does!

Need one around Sheff, all those hills.

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


"Does my electric bike count lol x"

The electric bikes are game changers, its going to replace my van for the commute in a couple of years and just ordered an electric e mtb for M

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By *otsossieMan
over a year ago

Chesterfield

“Cyclists” can get pretty elitist, though. Especially the club riders who get off on popping a heart valve on a Sunday morning.

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By *irmingham_Sissy_MaidTV/TS
over a year ago

sutton Coldfield


"“Cyclists” can get pretty elitist, though. Especially the club riders who get off on popping a heart valve on a Sunday morning. "

Some of them get very upset when I overtake their peloton of really expensive bikes on my £300 Halfords road bike

I imagine they would have a coronary if an electric bike overtook them

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By *r TriomanMan
over a year ago

Chippenham Malmesbury area

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By *r TriomanMan
over a year ago

Chippenham Malmesbury area


"Does my electric bike count lol x"

Every bike counts!

Although, I hate them when I'm trying to catch them on a hill, thinking it's a normal bike and they're pulling away from me.

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By *ornyforit5Man
over a year ago

On the Beach

Did my first 100k ride the other week. Safe to say i have the cycling bug!!!!

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By *r TriomanMan
over a year ago

Chippenham Malmesbury area


"Did my first 100k ride the other week. Safe to say i have the cycling bug!!!!"

Love riding around the Chippenham area, some great routes!

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By *o1diverMan
over a year ago

Nottingham

Is cycling dogging a thing? Lol, Women look great in Lycra so would be great to go out for a ride and end up having some fun with a fellow cyclist, lol.

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By *r TriomanMan
over a year ago

Chippenham Malmesbury area


"Is cycling dogging a thing? Lol, Women look great in Lycra so would be great to go out for a ride and end up having some fun with a fellow cyclist, lol. "

This has just become a fantasy for me... Thanks for sharing this idea, I can't see it ever happing for me but great thought!

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By *ovestolickclitsMan
over a year ago

Lancashire

Did just over 30 miles on Saturday morning off road and round trails at Pennington Flash and surrounding areas....try to do that at least once a week...

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By *o1diverMan
over a year ago

Nottingham


"Is cycling dogging a thing? Lol, Women look great in Lycra so would be great to go out for a ride and end up having some fun with a fellow cyclist, lol.

This has just become a fantasy for me... Thanks for sharing this idea, I can't see it ever happing for me but great thought!"

There is a caravan club, so can’t see why we can’t have a cycling club,

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By *irmingham_Sissy_MaidTV/TS
over a year ago

sutton Coldfield


"Is cycling dogging a thing? Lol, Women look great in Lycra so would be great to go out for a ride and end up having some fun with a fellow cyclist, lol.

This has just become a fantasy for me... Thanks for sharing this idea, I can't see it ever happing for me but great thought!"

We need a system to show you would be open to it. Ass less Lycra perhaps although the chafing would be epic

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By *irkby coupleCouple
over a year ago

Kirkby

We used to cycle part on the Leeds Liverpool canal regularly. We would often head further afield to delamere forest or into wales.

Had a accident last Aug and my bike is still broken so none of us have been out recently.

Spent last week in wales, now I defo need to fix my bike and build up some fitness and get back out around wales.

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By *ast_jjMan
over a year ago

Dublin and London


"Does my electric bike count lol x

The electric bikes are game changers, its going to replace my van for the commute in a couple of years and just ordered an electric e mtb for M"
A work colleague had a MTB converted to electric, it is limited to 50 miles per hour!

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By *kyblue1878Couple
over a year ago

Southport


"Does my electric bike count lol x

Every bike counts!

Although, I hate them when I'm trying to catch them on a hill, thinking it's a normal bike and they're pulling away from me."

Majorca, a couple of years ago cycling up to the lighthouse and having electric bikes on fat tyres gliding past you.... It opens up cycling to a wider audience and helps bring people together who may otherwise be excluded, which is a good thing.

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By *mmaCD1029TV/TS
over a year ago

Bangor NI

Managed to get out at the weekend for the first time in a while and do a couple of the local trails. Was great cause they were perfectly dry compared to them usually being covered in deep mud. Seems I get dirty looks from most roadies when I'm out doing a short road ride on the MTB. Used to get head nods as we passed (I still try to be polite) but I'm met now with rolling eyes and grumpy faces.

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By *adein68Man
over a year ago

Basingstoke

45 miles on Saturday, solo. Quite hilly around here, Basingstoke. Would love a road cycling friend with benefits

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


"Did my first 100k ride the other week. Safe to say i have the cycling bug!!!!"

Never forget your first century ride, and if you can do it in kilometers you can do it in miles just a case of keeping the nutrition going in. Good effort

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By *etterryseeMan
over a year ago

near Swindon


"Day off the bike but blood sweat and tears fitting new tyres

Some go on easy - some are a full body workout!! My Pirelli P Zero’s go on quite nicely

I have p zero 4s on my winter bike, went on easy.

GP5000 tubeless.... nightmare "

I’ve heard others say the same - GP5000’s are one to avoid me thinks

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By *etterryseeMan
over a year ago

near Swindon


"Is cycling dogging a thing? Lol, Women look great in Lycra so would be great to go out for a ride and end up having some fun with a fellow cyclist, lol.

This has just become a fantasy for me... Thanks for sharing this idea, I can't see it ever happing for me but great thought!"

I’d happily go for a search for such with you lol

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By *andaelvoCouple
over a year ago

Derby Thulston Village

53 k completing bigger loop on Zwift yesterday - and 60miles out with the club Sunday !

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By *eedsortingMan
over a year ago

Radley

Not this weekend but the last one I managed a nice 18 miler on the mountain bike over to Oxford and back

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By *ossnsecretaryCouple
over a year ago

Epsom

Had a 60 mile ride on Sunday. We do it for the coffee and cake!

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By *ossnsecretaryCouple
over a year ago

Epsom


"53 k completing bigger loop on Zwift yesterday - and 60miles out with the club Sunday ! "

Good effort!

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By *reefallingMan
over a year ago

Wakefield


"Is cycling dogging a thing? Lol, Women look great in Lycra so would be great to go out for a ride and end up having some fun with a fellow cyclist, lol. "

Cracking idea, would be something to look into..

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By *entleman Jay OP   Man
over a year ago

Wakefield


"Day off the bike but blood sweat and tears fitting new tyres "

Let me guess. Tubeless?

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


"Day off the bike but blood sweat and tears fitting new tyres

Let me guess. Tubeless? "

Yep

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By *jkuk72Man
over a year ago

London & Herts


"“Cyclists” can get pretty elitist, though. Especially the club riders who get off on popping a heart valve on a Sunday morning.

Some of them get very upset when I overtake their peloton of really expensive bikes on my £300 Halfords road bike

I imagine they would have a coronary if an electric bike overtook them"

For cycling elitism, check out the Velominati "rules", which need to be abided to at all times!

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

I done a 20 mile loop round Andover the other week

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

Zwift race this evening, be better if people actually entered the right cat

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By *N69Man
over a year ago

nantwich

Don’t an hour on turbo Sufferfest tonight. Managed to outdoors once the other week too.

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


"Zwift race this evening, be better if people actually entered the right cat "
urgh totally

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


"Zwift race this evening, be better if people actually entered the right cat urgh totally "

7.0 w/kg for the B win!!

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


"Zwift race this evening, be better if people actually entered the right cat urgh totally

7.0 w/kg for the B win!! "

7 at cat B!

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

Stoked I did a PB last night on my Wootton Hill climb route.

I think it was because it was so cold and I was trying to avoid the hail downpours!!

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By *ean counterMan
over a year ago

Kettering

I've made a start. When I say I've made a start in that I've checked on whether there's any air in my tyres Was planning on my first ride out on Saturday but the forecast is awful

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

Wet and windy this weekend looking at the forecast

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By *kyblue1878Couple
over a year ago

Southport

Sprint session this evening. 22 mile circuit at 21.5mph average.

Down to do 4.5 hours on Sunday so looking at 85 mile route, possibly through Finchingfield, which is always picturesque.

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By *jkuk72Man
over a year ago

London & Herts

Felt uninspired this week, but off to Cookham by the Thames on Sunday for a nice 60 miles or so ride.

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

Wife bought a vr headset and now can't get her off the bike trainerbwhich she never touched before. She goes off to all sorts of wonderful places.

I do less as I can get motion sickness with it

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

45 last Sunday for me - totally agree on the coffee and cake. Got some cracking cafes round here that stayed open all through lockdown for takeaway

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

Averaging about 80-100 a week normally. Just made the leep to clipless pedals so looking forward to trying them out for that extra power input!

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By *nasuitMan
over a year ago

Ruislip


"Averaging about 80-100 a week normally. Just made the leep to clipless pedals so looking forward to trying them out for that extra power input!"

Don't fall over at traffic lights!

I've been riding clipless for years but just occasionally you come unstuck (or rather not unstuck) and it's just embarrassing having to drag yourself out of the road.

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By *otsossieMan
over a year ago

Chesterfield


"For cycling elitism, check out the Velominati "rules", which need to be abided to at all times! "

Yeah, the cycling podcast took them apart week by week.

It’s an odd mix of jokes which haven’t aged and unjustifiable gatekeeping.

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


"For cycling elitism, check out the Velominati "rules", which need to be abided to at all times!

Yeah, the cycling podcast took them apart week by week.

It’s an odd mix of jokes which haven’t aged and unjustifiable gatekeeping. "

Rule number 5 always stands though.

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By *otsossieMan
over a year ago

Chesterfield

I do like rule 5. It works in so many situations….

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

Up and out by 7am this morning for a fast paced couple of hours before the rain set in.

Hopefully get a decent length ride in tomorrow before the wind turns to gales at lunchtime.

How nice would it be to have even some average weather for this time of year.

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By *piping-hot.Man
over a year ago

Rutland & Paisley

Any cyclists around the Lisburn area?

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By *kyblue1878Couple
over a year ago

Southport

Looking forward to a long dry ride through the lanes of rural Essex tomorrow with a coffee stop in Finchingfield.

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

Any suggestions for a comfortable seat please? Got my bike serviced after a few years of not using it and can’t believe how awful the seat is. No idea how I used to ride it everyday

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By *kyblue1878Couple
over a year ago

Southport


"Any suggestions for a comfortable seat please? Got my bike serviced after a few years of not using it and can’t believe how awful the seat is. No idea how I used to ride it everyday"

Impossible question to answer as everyone is different. Go and get a bike fit and your sit bones/pressure areas can be measured so you can get the right size seat. Thereafter it's trial and error as what suits one person may not work for you.

If you have a Specialized store near you they have a machine, free of charge that will detect your pressure areas and give you one of their 3 sizes.

The other tip would be buy a decent pair of bib shorts, don't buy cheap.

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

Look on Zwift power for the correct results. It disqualifies anyone who's average is above the category

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By *etterryseeMan
over a year ago

near Swindon


"Any suggestions for a comfortable seat please? Got my bike serviced after a few years of not using it and can’t believe how awful the seat is. No idea how I used to ride it everyday

Impossible question to answer as everyone is different. Go and get a bike fit and your sit bones/pressure areas can be measured so you can get the right size seat. Thereafter it's trial and error as what suits one person may not work for you.

If you have a Specialized store near you they have a machine, free of charge that will detect your pressure areas and give you one of their 3 sizes.

The other tip would be buy a decent pair of bib shorts, don't buy cheap."

Just had a bike fit and comfort levels on my new bike are through the roof. And a decent local bike shop will let you try saddles. Go and have a chat with them.

And I echo the point about bib shorts. Buy as good as you can - Endura and Castelli are very good - if you buy Castelli buy at least a size up!!

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


"Look on Zwift power for the correct results. It disqualifies anyone who's average is above the category"

Yeah I moved from 14th to 3rd

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

Awesome weekend at a trail centre for us and got pretty lucky with the weather. Huge progress on the trails from the mrs and the glamping was a bit of a treat too

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

Zwift for me, 66km done.

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By *kyblue1878Couple
over a year ago

Southport

81 miles and excruciating tough last 40 through strong head winds and hail and rain. Glad to be back sat in the bath with a San Miguel. Mrs Skyblue is bonkers she's just gone back out for a brick session run.

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By *andD300Couple
over a year ago

london

Quite windy down here in that London so I did a mile in the pool instead.

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By *unandfilthyCouple
over a year ago

Caernarfon

60km done today, taper now to race next Sunday ?????????????????

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

Just back from a 60 miler, not the best time (the gods of hills and wind weren’t kind). Sauna amd cold bucket then in the hot tub with a beer.

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By *nasuitMan
over a year ago

Ruislip

Dorney next weekend, probably should have trained more

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By *thletic Fella!!Man
over a year ago

Wigan

Is anyone going to organise a cycling club strictly for members of fab?

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By *jkuk72Man
over a year ago

London & Herts


"81 miles and excruciating tough last 40 through strong head winds and hail and rain. Glad to be back sat in the bath with a San Miguel. Mrs Skyblue is bonkers she's just gone back out for a brick session run."

Kudos!

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By *ebjonnsonMan
over a year ago

Maldon


"Quite windy down here in that London so I did a mile in the pool instead. "

On a bike?

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By *r TriomanMan
over a year ago

Chippenham Malmesbury area


"81 miles and excruciating tough last 40 through strong head winds and hail and rain. Glad to be back sat in the bath with a San Miguel. Mrs Skyblue is bonkers she's just gone back out for a brick session run.

Kudos! "

You guys are nails! So... What's a brick session? I've never heard of that term before.

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By *ipin CiderMan
over a year ago

Warick & London

50km on Friday out and about Warwickshire, 60km on Zwift on Saturday.

Anyone doing a Zwift ride this evening? Should we setup a club ride?

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By *r TriomanMan
over a year ago

Chippenham Malmesbury area


"81 miles and excruciating tough last 40 through strong head winds and hail and rain. Glad to be back sat in the bath with a San Miguel. Mrs Skyblue is bonkers she's just gone back out for a brick session run.

Kudos!

You guys are nails! So... What's a brick session? I've never heard of that term before."

It's okay,just Googled it.

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By *kyblue1878Couple
over a year ago

Southport


"81 miles and excruciating tough last 40 through strong head winds and hail and rain. Glad to be back sat in the bath with a San Miguel. Mrs Skyblue is bonkers she's just gone back out for a brick session run.

Kudos!

You guys are nails! So... What's a brick session? I've never heard of that term before.

It's okay,just Googled it."

? Triathlon world

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

Nothing worse than jelly legs off the bike

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By *jkuk72Man
over a year ago

London & Herts


"Nothing worse than jelly legs off the bike "

Ever bonked? Happened to me a few times. Even a 0.5% incline was a struggle...

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By *irmingham_Sissy_MaidTV/TS
over a year ago

sutton Coldfield


"Nothing worse than jelly legs off the bike "

Agreed. Don’t even feel like your legs lol

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By *ipin CiderMan
over a year ago

Warick & London


"Nothing worse than jelly legs off the bike "

Is it bad that I actually like that feeling? Hated it at first but now love the jelly leg feeling as I know I have pushed the ride more than normal

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

This is why you shouldn’t get off a perfectly good bicycle and run! Just stay on the bike.

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

I need to get mine repaired, the electric battery is being a mare atm and the charger has gone awol. ??

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By *ewfun400Couple
over a year ago

Romford

Anyone out in Essex this afternoon? Looking to do about 20 miles

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By *ucksguy2000Man
over a year ago

aylesbury

Often out and about around Aylesbury, want to join me get in touch

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By *N69Man
over a year ago

nantwich

3.5 mile run today mix it up from the bike. Not sure weather to do bike or another run tomorrow?

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By *jkuk72Man
over a year ago

London & Herts


"For cycling elitism, check out the Velominati "rules", which need to be abided to at all times!

Yeah, the cycling podcast took them apart week by week.

It’s an odd mix of jokes which haven’t aged and unjustifiable gatekeeping.

Rule number 5 always stands though. "

And rule #9

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By *reefallingMan
over a year ago

Wakefield

Anyone in West Yorkshire needing a cycle buddy))

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By *ig Boy FunMan
over a year ago

Camden

This thread remind me to eye out for the naked bike ride in london (shame it was cancelled last year)

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

If anyone in Newcastle is looking for a cycling buddy drop me a message road or gravel

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By *kyblue1878Couple
over a year ago

Southport

Great conditions this evening, triathlon club did a drop ride over 23 miles. Hit a 22.4mph average PB (road bike). Well happy.

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

Double time trials this weekend, both stupidly early starts.

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

Anyone have any recommendations for electric bike repairs?

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


"Anyone have any recommendations for electric bike repairs?"
back to where it was purchased I know you cant even open the Bosch motor without voiding the warranty, needs to be a qualified registered service centre or they have to send them on to one. Would imagine it's the same for others

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By *nasuitMan
over a year ago

Ruislip


"Double time trials this weekend, both stupidly early starts. "

And the weather's going to be shit!

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


"Double time trials this weekend, both stupidly early starts.

And the weather's going to be shit!"

Yup

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By *lex D.Man
over a year ago

London


"Hello. Who’s been out this weekend? I’ve done 46 miles down the Leeds Liverpool canal. Glorious. "

I didn't get a ride this morning. Hopefully have one tonight though.

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By *jkuk72Man
over a year ago

London & Herts

Undecided about weekend ride(s). Weather not looking that inspiring and I don't like turbo

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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


"Anyone have any recommendations for electric bike repairs?"

Giant Store in liverpool are doing E bikes now in a big way. they might be able to help or recommend somewhere that can help.

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By *linyMan
over a year ago

Manchester/London

I’ll be up Peaslake tomorrow hopefully, as I had my first jab today, not had any of the side effects so far. I need to get my base fitness back so I’m bike fit and bedroom fit ??

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By *ooliganMan
over a year ago

Preston

Did a lovely loop of the Trough of Bowland last night (45mls/1000mtrs) - couple of showers which I don't mind but I wish it would warm up! Not even had my legs out yet this year!

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

What more to ask for..watching the Giro..followed by getting a stonk on watching Orla in the Breakaway ..love it when the Grand tours are back

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By *Ci LutherMan
over a year ago

Cumalot

34 mile loop of the Wye Valley... back on home turf

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By *AM2214Man
over a year ago

Manchester Area


"110 mile Essex Tour tomorrow. Hoping for a dry day.

I almost entered that one but decided against it since I did 100 miles with my mates yesterday instead. Have a good one!

Many thanks, it was a fantastic route, well organised and 3 great food stops. Managed the 110 in 6hrs 6 minutes at an 18mph average. Great day for us both. Both sat in the bath soaking and resting the legs."
Chapeau

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By *AM2214Man
over a year ago

Manchester Area


"Great conditions this evening, triathlon club did a drop ride over 23 miles. Hit a 22.4mph average PB (road bike). Well happy."
must be them deep rim wheels ??

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

55miles this morning, largely avoided the rain until the coffee stop at the end!!

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

Off to llandegla on Tuesday. First time in about 2 years.

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


"Off to llandegla on Tuesday. First time in about 2 years. "

I miss deggy. I only live 5 miles away but bad timing with a knee injury means I've not been up there since they reopened.

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over a year ago


"Off to llandegla on Tuesday. First time in about 2 years.

I miss deggy. I only live 5 miles away but bad timing with a knee injury means I've not been up there since they reopened."

If I was 5 miles away, I’d never be away from the place

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


"Did a 70 miles loop to Windsor on Saturday, on a beautiful sunny day."

Did you stop at the cinnamon Cafe?

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By *jkuk72Man
over a year ago

London & Herts


"Did a 70 miles loop to Windsor on Saturday, on a beautiful sunny day.

Did you stop at the cinnamon Cafe? "

No - we stopped at another place (don't remember the name). Is the Cinnamon Cafe where cyclists stop? Might try it next time.

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


"Did a 70 miles loop to Windsor on Saturday, on a beautiful sunny day.

Did you stop at the cinnamon Cafe?

No - we stopped at another place (don't remember the name). Is the Cinnamon Cafe where cyclists stop? Might try it next time."

Yes it is. It is opposite the castle. This place is amazing. Large cinnamon bun and a cup of tea

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


"Off to llandegla on Tuesday. First time in about 2 years.

I miss deggy. I only live 5 miles away but bad timing with a knee injury means I've not been up there since they reopened.

If I was 5 miles away, I’d never be away from the place "

Most years I buy an annual car park pass. Head up there a couple of times a week after work. Love it.

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By *jkuk72Man
over a year ago

London & Herts


"Did a 70 miles loop to Windsor on Saturday, on a beautiful sunny day.

Did you stop at the cinnamon Cafe?

No - we stopped at another place (don't remember the name). Is the Cinnamon Cafe where cyclists stop? Will try it next time.

Yes it is. It is opposite the castle. This place is amazing. Large cinnamon bun and a cup of tea "

Good to know, thank you. Will give it a go next time.

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By *kyblue1878Couple
over a year ago

Southport


"Great conditions this evening, triathlon club did a drop ride over 23 miles. Hit a 22.4mph average PB (road bike). Well happy.must be them deep rim wheels ??"

Hahaha, they played a bit part.....

50 miles today but 4 punctures between us both. A disappointing last 10 miles stop/start. The overnight rainfall washed flint all over the lanes.

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

Managed 21 miles around Lancashire this morning . Kept thinking, wouldn’t it be great to catch a cyclist couple at it!! I need to get out more!!

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By *r SxxMan
over a year ago

Kent

Finally got out on my new bike, even though I've had it 2 week's, was great.

Did 45km/ 2 hour's ish. First hour was great, the 2nd hour however with 20mph winds, was not so great haha

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford

Was out in week around adlington bilsington way! Usually out on a sunday! But hurt my knee at work! So resting! Mind u it's been peeing down on and of all day! X

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By *r SxxMan
over a year ago

Kent


"Was out in week around adlington bilsington way! Usually out on a sunday! But hurt my knee at work! So resting! Mind u it's been peeing down on and of all day! X"

That's quite a common route for me, love some of the lanes around there

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford


"Was out in week around adlington bilsington way! Usually out on a sunday! But hurt my knee at work! So resting! Mind u it's been peeing down on and of all day! X

That's quite a common route for me, love some of the lanes around there "

Yes bit hilly! Went out on tues with sister and neice! They had to walk up hills! Neice not been on bike for years so her bum was hurting! X

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By *r SxxMan
over a year ago

Kent


"Was out in week around adlington bilsington way! Usually out on a sunday! But hurt my knee at work! So resting! Mind u it's been peeing down on and of all day! X

That's quite a common route for me, love some of the lanes around there

Yes bit hilly! Went out on tues with sister and neice! They had to walk up hills! Neice not been on bike for years so her bum was hurting! X"

Yeah I do love a good few hills!

Oooo ouch!

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford


"Was out in week around adlington bilsington way! Usually out on a sunday! But hurt my knee at work! So resting! Mind u it's been peeing down on and of all day! X

That's quite a common route for me, love some of the lanes around there

Yes bit hilly! Went out on tues with sister and neice! They had to walk up hills! Neice not been on bike for years so her bum was hurting! X

Yeah I do love a good few hills!

Oooo ouch!"

We planning to go down to coast through bilsington dont fancy coming back up that hill though lol x

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


"Was out in week around adlington bilsington way! Usually out on a sunday! But hurt my knee at work! So resting! Mind u it's been peeing down on and of all day! X

That's quite a common route for me, love some of the lanes around there

Yes bit hilly! Went out on tues with sister and neice! They had to walk up hills! Neice not been on bike for years so her bum was hurting! X

Yeah I do love a good few hills!

Oooo ouch!

We planning to go down to coast through bilsington dont fancy coming back up that hill though lol x"

Take a detour to lympne hill, that’s the fun one!

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By *r SxxMan
over a year ago

Kent


"Was out in week around adlington bilsington way! Usually out on a sunday! But hurt my knee at work! So resting! Mind u it's been peeing down on and of all day! X

That's quite a common route for me, love some of the lanes around there

Yes bit hilly! Went out on tues with sister and neice! They had to walk up hills! Neice not been on bike for years so her bum was hurting! X

Yeah I do love a good few hills!

Oooo ouch!

We planning to go down to coast through bilsington dont fancy coming back up that hill though lol x

Take a detour to lympne hill, that’s the fun one! "

Oooo you meany haha

I've only attempted it once.

Have you done the one on rye road past iden? 15% climb

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


"Was out in week around adlington bilsington way! Usually out on a sunday! But hurt my knee at work! So resting! Mind u it's been peeing down on and of all day! X

That's quite a common route for me, love some of the lanes around there

Yes bit hilly! Went out on tues with sister and neice! They had to walk up hills! Neice not been on bike for years so her bum was hurting! X

Yeah I do love a good few hills!

Oooo ouch!

We planning to go down to coast through bilsington dont fancy coming back up that hill though lol x

Take a detour to lympne hill, that’s the fun one!

Oooo you meany haha

I've only attempted it once.

Have you done the one on rye road past iden? 15% climb"

Hmm, possibly but not recently!

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By *and12Couple
over a year ago

flint

Hubby was out last weekend and as he came down some steps

He turned into a small footpath area and a couple where at it he’d showed me his go pro

That bugger went back today but no one there don’t think they will go back there again

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford


"Was out in week around adlington bilsington way! Usually out on a sunday! But hurt my knee at work! So resting! Mind u it's been peeing down on and of all day! X

That's quite a common route for me, love some of the lanes around there

Yes bit hilly! Went out on tues with sister and neice! They had to walk up hills! Neice not been on bike for years so her bum was hurting! X

Yeah I do love a good few hills!

Oooo ouch!

We planning to go down to coast through bilsington dont fancy coming back up that hill though lol x

Take a detour to lympne hill, that’s the fun one! "

Lol will push bike up x

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By *jkuk72Man
over a year ago

London & Herts

Managed a 30 mile ride yesterday early evening, luckily finding a good weather window and avoiding those earlier hailstorms...

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

i am just getting back into cycling now i have retired

Ged from Royston near Barnsley Wakefield if anyone fancies meeting up for a gentle ride .

i did race until i was forty but now just want to enjoy the scenery

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

My last ride was the red route at Llandegla a couple of weeks ago, need to get out more now the weather is better!

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By *ast_jjMan
over a year ago

Dublin and London

Where do people buy their gear from?

I've been on line looking but there's so much out there!

I'm look for a decent portable of cycling short in particular.

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


"Where do people buy their gear from?

I've been on line looking but there's so much out there!

I'm look for a decent portable of cycling short in particular. "

With cycling shorts you do get what you pay for, I’ve you are going to be spending hours in the saddle then invest in a decent pair £80-£140, personally I like the Le passione, nopinz and bioracer shorts.

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By *ipin CiderMan
over a year ago

Warick & London


"Where do people buy their gear from?

I've been on line looking but there's so much out there!

I'm look for a decent portable of cycling short in particular. "

I start with good second hand versions from eBay to find a brand that suited me. Ended up that DHB are perfect fit and fee all round.

Remember that shorts can be quite a different fit between brands.

Also M/L/XL in all brands can have totally different overall fits

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By *jkuk72Man
over a year ago

London & Herts


"Where do people buy their gear from?

I've been on line looking but there's so much out there!

I'm look for a decent portable of cycling short in particular. "

Try any of the following: Wiggle, PlanetX (not xxx lol) and Merlin Cycles. All good. Sometimes even Sports Direct

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