Drooper Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 I'm champing at the bit to get back on the bike, but I know that every day that passes will make it tougher to get back into it. I'm really not looking forward to taking the bus tomorrow. By the time I get to the bus stop, I would have been 3/4 of the way into work if taking the bike. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broon-loon Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Noting Matt Baker's CIN effort with interest and he seems to be struggling now. Anyone on here tried to cycle a fair distance on a Rickshaw or similar? Not on a rickshaw I know, but a few seasons ago I tried to cycle round all the 3rd division grounds. After 5 days and almost 500 miles passing my own doorstep en route I gave in. There were a few reasons for stopping, but what killed me was saddle pain....! I did manage all the 2nd division grounds this summer. Started the journey from Paisley (well Glasgow Airport Travelodge), but the first actual ground was Dumbarton, then made my way up to Station Park via all the other grounds. It was roughly 220 miles and I took 2 fairly long days and 1 much shorter day to complete the trip. Almost never made it to Glasgow on a Scotrail train to start with though... Ejected off the train at Perth as there were too many bikes on it.....? Finally, anyone on here done LE to John O Groats? I would really like to know which route you chose and if you would do it again...? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbornbairn Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Quite fancy doing some endurance stuff, I'm not really a sprinter and I can't keep up the 20mph pace others here manage. But a big disincentive is the saddle pain. I know why it happens - after about 40 miles my legs are knacked and I'm sitting harder on the saddle, leaning harder on the bar etc so I'm sure I can improve things with conditioning but I need to change my saddle. I'm also thinking of changing my bike. The Secteur is great on good roads but it feels a little fragile on bad roads. I'd like to be able to vary things between roads, cycle paths, tracks etc so I've been looking at this bike - More info here I spotted a bike shop in Carlisle that stocks Cannondale and they offer trade-ins. If I did get it, I quite fancy doing Inverness - Perth, especially on the cycle path from Dalwhinnie to Aviemore. But I'd want a good saddle 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyblair Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 I have taken a day off work tomorrow and plan to get back out on the road for a decent cycle. Will probably do the Queensferry to Bonnybridge to Kincardine Bridge to Dunfermline to Forth Road Bridge route. Weather looks set fair. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drooper Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Still off the bike I need something to aim toawards as my mojo is fading with every day that passes. What about getting organised with Team P&B? We've toyed with this idea earlier in the thread, but I reckon the down season is the time to muster up some enthusiasm and give us a goal to work towards. I'll contact Div to check out if he's cool with using the P&B tag, and I'll have a look a few rides scheduled for next late Spring. I reckon we should aim to get a meet organised for Feb/March so we can have an ice-breaker ride and suss out if we need to split the team into sub-groups based on experience etc. We should be as inclusive as possible, IMO, and look to offer something for all those who post on here and have a love of the bike. Can I suggest that we get a list together of those who are interested - only an expression of interest at this stage, mind. I'll kick things off with my name. Could anyone who is interested cut and paste the existing list when you add your name so it is easy to keep track of numbers. Here goes.... Drooper 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Still off the bike I need something to aim toawards as my mojo is fading with every day that passes. What about getting organised with Team P&B? We've toyed with this idea earlier in the thread, but I reckon the down season is the time to muster up some enthusiasm and give us a goal to work towards. I'll contact Div to check out if he's cool with using the P&B tag, and I'll have a look a few rides scheduled for next late Spring. I reckon we should aim to get a meet organised for Feb/March so we can have an ice-breaker ride and suss out if we need to split the team into sub-groups based on experience etc. We should be as inclusive as possible, IMO, and look to offer something for all those who post on here and have a love of the bike. Can I suggest that we get a list together of those who are interested - only an expression of interest at this stage, mind. I'll kick things off with my name. Could anyone who is interested cut and paste the existing list when you add your name so it is easy to keep track of numbers. Here goes.... Drooper Good idea Drooper Drooper Unleash The Nade 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broon-loon Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Good idea Drooper Drooper Unleash The Nade broon-loon 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbornbairn Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 (edited) Drooper Unleash The Nade broon-loon Newborn Bairn Edited November 17, 2011 by NewBornBairn 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arab on a bike Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 I would be interested! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drooper Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 oh oh oh pick me I would be interested! Cut and paste, and add you name to the list then ya pair of tumshies 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Cut and paste, and add you name to the list then ya pair of tumshies Thay canny come,as obviously too thick and would get lost!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbornbairn Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Thay canny come,as obviously too thick and would get lost!! S'ok - they could follow the trail of your sandwich crumbs 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Bullman Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Drooper Unleash The Nade broon-loon Newborn Bairn Sarge Bullman 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyblair Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Drooper Unleash The Nade broon-loon Newborn Bairn Sarge Bullman Monkeyblair Great idea 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyblair Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 I have taken a day off work tomorrow and plan to get back out on the road for a decent cycle. Will probably do the Queensferry to Bonnybridge to Kincardine Bridge to Dunfermline to Forth Road Bridge route. Weather looks set fair. Had to come into work Bike back in garage until Monday afternoon possibly. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Bullman Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 For anyone looking for a recommended saddle - classic racing unit San Marco Rolls Classic - many a Tour winner had their derriere parked on one of these. Not the lightest but seriously comfortable. I've been using the same one for almost 10 years and its still up to the job. http://www.wiggle.co.uk/selle-san-marco-rolls-saddle-with-steel-rails/?dest=1&curr=gbp〈=en&utm_source=google&utm_medium=base&utm_campaign=uk&utm_content=Selle_San_Marco-Selle_San_Marco_Rolls_Saddle_with_Steel_Rails-White 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyblair Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Drooper, could I suggest you set up a PM thread when we get this up and running, at least that way we will get E mail notifications on 'team' matters? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 S'ok - they could follow the trail of your sandwich crumbs Ahemmm!................................scone! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drooper Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Drooper, could I suggest you set up a PM thread when we get this up and running, at least that way we will get E mail notifications on 'team' matters? Good thinking that man - will sort it out once we get a few more names. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rank Badjin Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Drooper Unleash The Nade broon-loon Newborn Bairn Sarge Bullman Monkeyblair Wisbit Drooper Unleash The Nade broon-loon Newborn Bairn Sarge Bullman Monkeyblair Wisbit Rank Badjin Sorry to learn of your accident Drew, hopefully you are on the road to recovery, just make sure there's no ligament damage. Anyway, count me in on this venture when hopefully, I'll be a whole lot fitter ! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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