paisleysaints Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 (edited) Cycle looks good to me, either 100 miles or 100km, depends on others thoughts. IMPORTANT EDIT Just spoken to my boss (who lives and cycles in Stirling (decent cyclist)) and he refuses to take part in this event as parts of the route are in seriously poor conditions and people he cycles with who did the ride last year have also refused to do it again. One for further consideration.... A few of us from my work were going to do this run as well. Doubt it will stop us going for it maybe just do the 100k instead of the100 mile. Add my name to this P&B team i'll be up for joining a few days out along the way Still cycling to and from work and getting out for the occasional cycle at night just now by this time last year my bike was locked away for winter hibernation so i'll keep going until the grounds are white with snow. Drooper Unleash The Nade broon-loon Newborn Bairn Sarge Bullman Monkeyblair Wisbit Rank Badjin Paisleysaints (Obviously once i upgrade to a road bike) but that will be done early next year) Edited December 2, 2011 by paisleysaints 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisleysaints Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Are you no grounded ?? I've got a restraining order on you for a reason lol 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Spoke to a couple of experienced guys in the bike club at the weekend who have both done the Trossachs Ton and they said it was fucking tough!! I think plenty training required before commiting,as these guys are very fit 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingscot Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Not been out in the bike since 16th October . Combination of weather, time and darkness. Will be after christmas too, I'll be well unfit again. Not signed up to team P&B but need to do so. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drooper Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Not been out in the bike since 16th October . Combination of weather, time and darkness. Will be after christmas too, I'll be well unfit again. Not signed up to team P&B but need to do so. I know the feeling mate. This is my 5th week without taking the bike out following my spill and knee injury. I've got a physio appointment on Friday as this isn't clearing up too well. That said, I would have went out for a trial ride if the weather hadn't been so hellish. I'm now suffering from severe withdrawals, and the pounds are sneaking back on 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 Having to keep half an eye on the weather here. It's clouded over and the BBC is saying we're meant to have snow. I don't fancy putting into practice what I asked about the other day! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Bump! Have we all given up for the winter Decided to leave the bike at home yesterday, natch, but couldn't resist the much calmer conditions today. I think I need better gloves, though, because my hands were freezing. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingscot Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 JJeeze just back out on the bike there. Only 3 miles along the main road and back into Glasgow. I kept up with traffic but when I got back in the house, my god though I was dying, had to get a drink and a seat, absolutely shattered! From 3 and a bit hours for pedal for Scotland in September, no trainings since mid October, I'he lost all fitness! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drooper Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 I took the road bike out today for a short spin. First time out since I took a spill and buggered my knee the best part of 6 weeks ago. I had no intention of trying anything too ambitious as the main object of the exercise was to....well, get a bit of exercise and fresh air, but mainly to see how the knee held up. I was due to attend a physio appointment for an assessment of the knee on Friday but work scuppered that. I was suffering from cabin fever and decided to throw caution to the wind and take the bike out anyway. Surprisingly enough, the knee held up pretty well, even on the monstrous hill on the return leg home. I can't say the same about my fitness level, though. 15 miles (if that), and I was blowing out my arse and actually wheezing like an octogenarian who smokes 60 a day at one point. FFS, that was a bit demoralising, but that feeling is outweighed by the pleasure of just getting back out there. The bike didn't miss a beat, right enough. I'm really missing my routine rides on the road bike but this wee spin has ensured that there is no danger of me falling out of love with my new found passion. Time to build some momentum for Team P&B! I'll set up a block PM list this week and start to gather a few ideas for the New Year. We would welcome any more interest from anyone looking to join in. This is very much a case of the more the merrier 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorlomin Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 12 days to shortest day of the year. Roll on the lighter nights nights. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drooper Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 12 days to shortest day of the year. Roll on the lighter nights nights. Amen to that. It is much harder to motivate yourself to get out during the winter, but the shorter daylight hours limit the scope and make it too easy not to bother. My intention has been to continue commuting on the bike in all but the very worst winter weather, but the knee injury and abysmal weather of late has scuppered that. It will be great to get out for a right good run at the weekend or early evening again, just for the bloody enjoyment of it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorlomin Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Amen to that. It is much harder to motivate yourself to get out during the winter, but the shorter daylight hours limit the scope and make it too easy not to bother. I have proper full bore off road lights for my road bike. Means that light is never an issue, lucky as I occasionally cycle over night. But have been so busy the past 4 weeks I have not gotten any decent rides in. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Went out on a good run today with the club. Larbert - Stirling - Doune - Callendar -Thornhill - Kippen - Cambusbarron - Banockburn then back to Larbert. Totalled 52 miles at an average of 18.5mph. Weather conditions not to bad,but getting a bit cold by the time I got home 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyblair Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I really need to get out again. Going to be sitting on the turbo in the garage tonight watching Chelsea v Man City on Sky Go on the laptop. Might even turn the pedals a couple of times 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyblair Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Did 50 minutes on the turbo trainer last night which doesn't sound a lot but believe me it is the equivalent of about 2 1/2 hours on the road. Did a very intense workout (going up and down the gears) and despite the cold in the garage was sweating like Div when someone 'flames or trolls' on the Junior Forum. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 For reasons unknown (even to myself), I decided to ignore the weather forecast and took my bike this morning. I've just bailed early before the wind and rain gets any worse, although it's pretty shocking just now and by god that was horrific. I decided to take the quieter route home through the docks, because if I was going to get blown off I'd rather it was on a deserted road than a busy main one. The flaw in the plan was needing to go for about 50 yards along the waterfront. Shitting myself doesn't cover it! I definitely think that's me done for the winter. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckles Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 In the off chance that it might be of interest to cyclists in the Lanarkshire/ Glasgow areas, I saw this ad on the side of a Mercedes van this morning : w.w.w.stewartsmobilecyclerepairs@gmail .com He lists some prices on this site. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 In the off chance that it might be of interest to cyclists in the Lanarkshire/ Glasgow areas, I saw this ad on the side of a Mercedes van this morning : w.w.w.stewartsmobilecyclerepairs@gmail .com He lists some prices on this site. Cheers Stewart !.... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckles Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Cheers Stewart !.... f**k off ! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 Got a wee bit of a wake up call yesterday. Went out with the club on a Sunday run and had planned to leave Larbert,head through Stirling then out the A811 then A81 to Aberfoyle,then back,which would have totalled around 70 miles. Although not too many climbs,we headed west into the breeze at an average pace of around 20 mph and some of the better cyclists ramped it up a wee bit. I honestly thought I'd be OK,but hit a wall after the first 25 then had to about turn and come back,as I was conscious of the fact,that I may start holding the group up. Ended up doing just over 50 miles,but fucking gutted and dissapointed at myself. I have to start appreciating the fact that some of the buggers who I'm trying to kep up with are almost half my age and the "older" ones have been at this game for years 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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