Topic: The Cyclist Thread

[LukeD]

What is it with triathletes isn't cycling hard enough.

It's not proper cycling though is it!  Just like it's not proper distance swimming or running either which is what makes it so much fun - the half marathon was the dullest, most horrific thing I've ever done; that amount of running for that amount of time was easily the worst thing I've ever done in my life (as far as sport is concerned anyway!). 

I've only ever done one triathlon before (and that was after only two practice swims and one practice ride coupled with the training I did for the half that was six months prior to the triathlon) and I loved every second of it (admittedly it was only a sprint tri so half Olympic distance).  We had a kid last year so I dropped all training for a while so this time I'm going to give it a proper go.  Swimming's always been something I've enjoyed and been lucky enough to be alright at so that doesn't worry me; the cycling is the best bit for me (in terms of enjoyment) and then comes the hell of the run which I hate.  I'm hiring a proper road bike to do it on (did it on a mountain bike last time which was, um, different - 20KM in 50 mins was alright though I guess) and I'm going to put in some real run training in and some time in our local lido as it's 54 meters wide and they let you wear a wetsuit which is great training.

Anyway, sorry to bang on about it in a cyclists thread (I'd recommend trying it to anyone though!) - one thing I would add is that I am sure I've played bass guitars with bigger tuning pegs than those 'pedals' Pheeny!  I assume you chose the red versions, right?!

[dave 5516]

It's not proper cycling though is it!  Just like it's not proper distance swimming or running either which is what makes it so much fun - the half marathon was the dullest, most horrific thing I've ever done; that amount of running for that amount of time was easily the worst thing I've ever done in my life (as far as sport is concerned anyway!). 

I've only ever done one triathlon before (and that was after only two practice swims and one practice ride coupled with the training I did for the half that was six months prior to the triathlon) and I loved every second of it (admittedly it was only a sprint tri so half Olympic distance).  We had a kid last year so I dropped all training for a while so this time I'm going to give it a proper go.  Swimming's always been something I've enjoyed and been lucky enough to be alright at so that doesn't worry me; the cycling is the best bit for me (in terms of enjoyment) and then comes the hell of the run which I hate.  I'm hiring a proper road bike to do it on (did it on a mountain bike last time which was, um, different - 20KM in 50 mins was alright though I guess) and I'm going to put in some real run training in and some time in our local lido as it's 54 meters wide and they let you wear a wetsuit which is great training.

Anyway, sorry to bang on about it in a cyclists thread (I'd recommend trying it to anyone though!) - one thing I would add is that I am sure I've played bass guitars with bigger tuning pegs than those 'pedals' Pheeny!  I assume you chose the red versions, right?!

Only.Rather you than me Luke.I took my granddaughter to the local pool this week,  90 minute's and I was knackered.As for running ,I can't run up the stair's without being out of breath.Seriously,have fun and I hope you get a good time.

[LukeD]

Only.

Cheers Dave - you have to contractually add 'only' just so the people doing the real triathlon don't get angry!

[24/7]

70km today - the whole of the Camel Trail and back plus extras. Nice and muddy at the top end of the trail (Wenfordbridge) - stunning scenery though. Thankfully no fucking tourists on the upper stretches.

You get some right knobheads on the Padstow-Wadebridge section. I shouted at one earlier, who didn't appreciate being told his entire family plus dogs taking up the entire width and not allowing anyone else past, "Oh I'm sorry - is our local leisure amenity interfering with your tourist attraction?" Tosser.

Not as hardcore as you lot, I know, but I'm fatter, older, more grey and a lot less fit than I was in the days I could spend 8 hours a day in the saddle and still have energy to go clubbing afterwards

[Des Equilibrante]

Maybe I'm a bit of a poseur then but there's no way I'd wear them things!

The only benefit I could see would be the walking around. If mtb shoes were comfier over distance, or tours then the whole pro peloton would have them! I guess it's personal choice but leave the mtb stuff for mtb's, and the weird shit for triathletes.

Lol, the only reason the Peloton would or would not use them is whether or not they make you go faster...

[Lent§]

Lol, the only reason the Peloton would or would not use them is whether or not they make you go faster...

Nonsense. MTB shoes are worn by people who don't care what they look like

[lukas]

I find my bontrager race road shoes are much comfier than my MTB shoes.

[Lent§]

I've got them too, brilliant shoes.

[Pheeny]

road shoes are these...





and MTB are these...

[♠Dirty Harry♠]

if anyone is interested I've got these to sell....

Are those Hybrid pedals?

[Lent§]

They look like shimano road pedals to me!

[Monkey Red]

I read through this thread a couple of weeks ago and the Charge Spoon saddle was mentioned with positive reviews, so I bought one from Wiggle online, only cost me 20 Euros as well. Great saddle, I really like it. So, whoever posted the link, cheers!

Incidently, they still have a couple left for about 20 Euros.

[Pheeny]

Are those Hybrid pedals?

never heard of "Hybrid" pedals.

They look like shimano road pedals to me!

indeed they are.

[dave 5516]

 

Nonsense. MTB shoes are worn by people who don't care what they look like

   

[dave 5516]

I was supposed to be going to Hebden Bridge via Sabden and Trawden today,but John picked the wrong day to work.Tit.

So I decided to do a ride we do,it's 24 mile's long with 2000 feet of climbing.

So I did 4 lap's,and I'm absolutely knackered.14 mile's to the start,plus 96 mile's in lap's and 14 back home.I haven't worked so hard for age's.

I've been in since 5 and only just got a shower.This cycling lark is too hard.

[Pheeny]

shocking weather this year so far,

Hopefully will get better as want to get to long rides in.

[Pheeny]

came across this site http://www.cyclingtrend.com/astana-c-1.html not used it myself so don't knopw if the shirts are "originals" or not.

[Jimmy Conway]

Got pushed off my bike this morning on way to work. Was waiting at lights when the window comes down on this black Renault Clio and arms come out and shove me and drove off. Ended up on the pavement. Few scrapes on my elbow and side. And scratched my frame on the kerb. Only had the bike a few weeks too.
What is wrong with the world. I was only trying to get to work. I couldn't have done anything to upset the bloke as I was already at lights when he pulled up.

[♠Dirty Harry♠]

never heard of "Hybrid" pedals.
indeed they are.

They can be used with cleats or clipless

[dave 5516]

Got pushed off my bike this morning on way to work. Was waiting at lights when the window comes down on this black Renault Clio and arms come out and shove me and drove off. Ended up on the pavement. Few scrapes on my elbow and side. And scratched my frame on the kerb. Only had the bike a few weeks too.
What is wrong with the world. I was only trying to get to work. I couldn't have done anything to upset the bloke as I was already at lights when he pulled up.

I'd like to say I'm surprised,but I'm not.Anyone who cycle's could tell you a similar story.I got knocked off standing at a junction and the driver got off,left me with a broken hip,on my birthday too. It wasn't so funny back then though.

You just have to get back on and put it out of your mind,if you don't then you're not going to be able to ride your bike.

came across this site http://www.cyclingtrend.com/astana-c-1.html not used it myself so don't knopw if the shirts are "originals" or not.

Not at those price's Tony.I've bought shirt's like that from Ebay,and there ok,especially in the winter.I do like the Rapha one,might get one of those.

They can be used with cleats or clipless

Are these what you mean? There a bit stupid.

[lukas]

Got pushed off my bike this morning on way to work. Was waiting at lights when the window comes down on this black Renault Clio and arms come out and shove me and drove off. Ended up on the pavement. Few scrapes on my elbow and side. And scratched my frame on the kerb. Only had the bike a few weeks too.
What is wrong with the world. I was only trying to get to work. I couldn't have done anything to upset the bloke as I was already at lights when he pulled up.

Twats, did you get the reg id report the fuckers before they do it to another cyclist.

Love to see how cocky these people are when they are without their mates, scum.

[LukeD]

Got pushed off my bike this morning on way to work. Was waiting at lights when the window comes down on this black Renault Clio and arms come out and shove me and drove off. Ended up on the pavement. Few scrapes on my elbow and side. And scratched my frame on the kerb. Only had the bike a few weeks too.
What is wrong with the world. I was only trying to get to work. I couldn't have done anything to upset the bloke as I was already at lights when he pulled up.

Jesus wept, some people really are arseholes aren't they.  Hope you and your bike are alright mate.

As I was walking home from work today some bloke and his wife (I assume wife, if it's an affair I'd hate to see his wife) were driving down the road and just turned and drove along the pavement for about 100 yards before stopping and starring at me as if I was in the wrong for being in their way by walking on a pavement.  He had his window open so I casually said "It's a pavement..." to him and he started on me and told me to "SHUT UP!"  Sometimes I swear I live in the Twilight Zone.

Anyway, used the new shoes and cleats this morning; worked like a charm and lovely and comfy so thanks all for the advice.

[Jimmy Conway]

Twats, did you get the reg id report the fuckers before they do it to another cyclist.

Love to see how cocky these people are when they are without their mates, scum.

Twats, did you get the reg id report the fuckers before they do it to another cyclist.

Love to see how cocky these people are when they are without their mates, scum.

Nah, but I did take comfort in the fact my bike was better han his beat up old clio! He must have been jealous of my shiny new ride.

[chaffordred]

there is no way I'd wear MTB shoes on a long distance ride.


I find my road shoes are far more comfortable.


These are my pedals/cleats...

Pheeny, I moved from Shimano pedals to speedplay zeros about a year back. The Shimano pedals are great all-rounders and very user friendly, but they kept unclipping when getting up for the sprint during a race.

I find the speedplays are great if you wan't to stay clipped in, but the black metal retaining spring in the cleats keep snapping (3 sets now) and a set of cleats are nearly £30 a go.

[Lent§]

Billy, can you pm me your details, Name Address Phone, emergency name and number we can sort the LCL thing out.

Sorry mods, for some reason i still can't PM billy.

[dave 5516]

Billy, can you pm me your details, Name Address Phone, emergency name and number we can sort the LCL thing out.

Sorry mods, for some reason i still can't PM billy.

I'm not really talking to you coz you're a bitch ,but Billy's in Benidorm mate.

[Lent§]

Ah bollocks, hope he can see this and gets in touch soon the girl says it needs sorting ASAP!


Oh and if I could ride like you do Dave I'd happily wear a tutu and ballet shoes, just not MTB shoes

[Pheeny]

Thought Billy was back from Hols,or has he gone "again" ?

[Billy1561]

Thought Billy was back from Hols,or has he gone "again" ?

Ha ha.

Just back last night (again)
Had our summer break in May for the family and this one was just 5 nights in Benidorm me and the missus for our 25th wedding anniversary. She didn't have a clue where we were going until the taxi driver said 'it's Liverpool isn't it?'
Anyway, back on track and now i've really got to get the peddles turning. A full 8kg over my weight 4 weeks back and only 1 small ride in all that time. Way too much food and drink. Those all inclusives kill ya!
Big thanks to Lents & Dave for the heads up re LCL 

[dave 5516]

Ah bollocks, hope he can see this and gets in touch soon the girl says it needs sorting ASAP!


Oh and if I could ride like you do Dave I'd happily wear a tutu and ballet shoes, just not MTB shoes

I already do. Here's a picture of me at a sportive.

[Billy1561]

I already do. Here's a picture of me at a sportive.

Where's your ride number? Rules clearly state it should be positioned on the bars 

[Raul!]

So 6 days in Tuscany, about 600k with 6000 plus metres of climbing.  One prang, caused by hitting the embankment coming downhill at speed, somersaulting over the handlebars and landing on my back, leading to some cuts and scrapes all the way down the left side of my body and badly bruised ribs on my back. 

Beautiful countryside, great riding and company and outstanding food.

[Billy1561]

Great effort Raul as usual. Really envious of your rides. Glad to hear you're not too badly shaken mate.

[Raul!]

Great effort Raul as usual. Really envious of your rides. Glad to hear you're not too badly shaken mate.

Cheers mate, this is an annual tour that a bunch of chaps all around the world (from work) do somewhere in Europe.  The people know each other well so the banter is great.  It gets competitive but not very so there is some hard riding coupled with breaks for lunch and coffees and enjoying the countryside.

[dave 5516]

Ha ha.

Just back last night (again)
Had our summer break in May for the family and this one was just 5 nights in Benidorm me and the missus for our 25th wedding anniversary. She didn't have a clue where we were going until the taxi driver said 'it's Liverpool isn't it?'
Anyway, back on track and now i've really got to get the peddles turning. A full 8kg over my weight 4 weeks back and only 1 small ride in all that time. Way too much food and drink. Those all inclusives kill ya!
Big thanks to Lents & Dave for the heads up re LCL 

That's nearly 18 pound's Holiday;s are no good for you at all,I always eat load's,but my granddaughter help's keep me busy,for about 18 hour's a day.

It'll drop off you,couple a decent ride's you'll be ok.

So 6 days in Tuscany, about 600k with 6000 plus metres of climbing.  One prang, caused by hitting the embankment coming downhill at speed, somersaulting over the handlebars and landing on my back, leading to some cuts and scrapes all the way down the left side of my body and badly bruised ribs on my back. 

Beautiful countryside, great riding and company and outstanding food.

That look's like great fun Raul.Glad you had a good time mate.How's your bike though?

[Raul!]

That look's like great fun Raul.Glad you had a good time mate.How's your bike though?

Bike's fine Dave.  Titanium is a good investment...

[dave 5516]

Bike's fine Dave.  Titanium is a good investment...

I was a bit worried,that's a nice bike you've got.

[Billy1561]

That's nearly 18 pound's Holiday;s are no good for you at all

Just rub it in eh   
At my lightest a month back i was 17st in old money so relatively it's hardly any weight gain 
Off out for the shop now as the kids have left the cupboards bare but it will be good healthy food now it's not free 
Then i'm off out for a 40 miler which i know will hurt and even more so when commuting into work at 05:30 tomorrow morning 

[Pheeny]

Mate in work just  rode the Mt Ventoux in a competition ,total of over 240km in an avg of 28.5kph.

Half way up he had two spokes snap on his €500 wheel,some kind soul lent him his reserve,a cheap one but he could continue.

They made arrangements to meet at the summit,needless to say the twat was nowhere to be seen...


What makes matters worse he cleaned his bike on his return to find a large crack in the frame...   

[wacko]

Ouch.

How did his bike get so messed up? Did he crash or did it get battered in transit?