jester Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Is your name really Grendel? Cooooooooooool I was determined to cycle to work at least a couple of days this week regardless of the shite weather. Once again, the beauty of cycling has been brought home to me in that I didn't really notice the rain (the wind is more of an issue in any event). I've cycled in the rain often enough, but if you get out the way of it - by that, I mean getting the bike out and setting off while it is pissing down, as opposed to being caught when you're already out - then you start to convince yourself that it is a hellish experience. It really isn't that bad at all (in the warmer months at any rate). ETA: your name clearly isn't Grendel Shame all the same. Sadly not. Jester was taken on the forum I originally posted that on. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
well fan for life Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Does anyone else on here use Strava? It's a free iPhone/Android app that tracks your cycling routes. This is me on Strava: click. I've been doing circuits up to Waterfoot and back round a lot recently to get up to a proper level of fitness before going further afield. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jester Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Does anyone else on here use Strava? It's a free iPhone/Android app that tracks your cycling routes. This is me on Strava: click. I've been doing circuits up to Waterfoot and back round a lot recently to get up to a proper level of fitness before going further afield. Interesting picture. Have you had a stroke? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broon-loon Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 (edited) Oh dear Lance....The Media are gonna love this. After the heroic efforts from Wiggins et al, the world of cycling hits rock bottom again. Shame, but probably inevitable given the rumours. Lots of work to re-arrange the winners names and not a given that 2nd or 3rd will be any better. Nightmare... Edit for typo... Edited August 24, 2012 by broon-loon 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
well fan for life Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Interesting picture. Have you had a stroke? Terrifyingly, no. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyblair Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 With PFS 110 miler in three weeks I have just been back out for the first time since ripping the tendons in my heel last month. Reasonably gentle 17 miles in exactly an hour and the heel held up well. Most concerning thing was the pain in my calf muscle which has been there for a while as a result of having to hobble around on the ball of my foot of late. Going to try for a minimum of 60 miles on Monday. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busta Nut Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Quick Question my tyres say the PSI should be between 35 and 80. now seems very vague, how far should I pump these? I am about 6'2 and 16 stone. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arab on a bike Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Depends on the terrain, on road nearer 80, off road probably nearer 45 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Need to make a judgement about the condition of the roads you're travelling on as well. If your rides are generally on smooth, well-paved roads in good condition you can have it higher. If the roads are in poorer nick then you need it a bit lower. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyblair Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 Not sure what pressure is on my track pump but whatever it is I pumped mine up to 120 before heading out today! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master Posted August 25, 2012 Share Posted August 25, 2012 With PFS 110 miler in three weeks I have just been back out for the first time since ripping the tendons in my heel last month. Three weeks? Try two 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyblair Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Three weeks? Try two FFS so it is! So much for trying for at least a 70 miler on Sunday have you seen the forecast. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drooper Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 FFS so it is! So much for trying for at least a 70 miler on Sunday have you seen the forecast. Man up! As the great Tom Waits says, a little rain never hurt no-one. Forecast here is decent, but I'm building bloody steps in the garden, so no bike for me today :-( 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broon-loon Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Man up! As the great Tom Waits says, a little rain never hurt no-one. Forecast here is decent, but I'm building bloody steps in the garden, so no bike for me today :-( I had you as more of an Abba or Bee Gees man TBH...... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbornbairn Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Halfway round a 50 mile route, I've stopped at the Powmill milk bar to recharge my batteries . First time I've ever been served soup in a polystyrene plate - yeuch 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingscot Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 (edited) Anyone else struggling to sign up for PFS? I've tried to do it but it never goes past the second stage where you put in your details on Chrome and IE Edited August 26, 2012 by flyingscot 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbornbairn Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Anyone else struggling to sign up for PFS? I've tried to do it but it never goes past the second stage where you put in your details on Chrome and IE Worked fine for me last week 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingscot Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Worked fine for me last week Site must have been down/connection issues, tried it again and it worked fine. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drooper Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 I had you as more of an Abba or Bee Gees man TBH...... I''d be burying Steps under the patio 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuggie_Murray7 Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Covered just over 30 miles today. Kegs not feeling as bad as they did the first few times, but my bike handling is atrocious. Every time a car passes me the draft shoves me right into the gutter and has me all over the shop. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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