Count Mongo del Fantastico Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 is that for the Sportive? For the ordinary, last year we were asked to choose a start time so you got a colour coded number - I haven't had that yet. Just the ordinary route. It's still going to be the furthest I've cycled in a oner so far though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bold Rover Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Just the ordinary route. It's still going to be the furthest I've cycled in a oner so far though. Hi, Your Excellency. I've received my pack today with a starting time so I think I must have chosen some time ago and then forgot - ageing, you see. Weather permitting - and a colleague has done the last 6 and says it's never been bad - you'll thoroughly enjoy it. Breaks every 10 miles if you wish to take them, with loads of great grub and a superb social atmosphere for the non-TdF cyclists. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionel hutz Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 (edited) Doing an 80km route soon Dundee - Perth - Fife - Dundee, any tips? i.e Hydration, Energy Bars etc.http://www.strava.com/routes/817253 The longest I've done before is 61km Edited August 18, 2014 by Marr1 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papad Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Just take something to eat like a bannana and flapjack - and try to eat before your belly starts rumbling! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Got my Pedal For Scotland number through in the post this morning. Mine arrived yesterday as well. This'll be my third PFS (Challenge ride) and although my opinion will undoubtedly change while I'm doing it, I'm thinking of aiming for the Sportive next year. People know how much I'm into cycling so I almost feel embarrassed sending round my Justgiving page for "only" 47 miles. For those who have done the Sportive, do you really need a road bike? It strikes me as the sort of distance where a hybrid would start to feel like a burden once you pass half way. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gogs Grog Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Doing the Coast 2 Coast in October (Whitehaven to Whitley Bay) with some work buddies and was wondering if any of you had completed it? The three people I'm doing the ride with all have mountain bikes whilst being a roadie myself, I don't have a mountain bike but I do have a hybrid I am pimping up for the ride. But I'm not sure the wheels will be man enough for the route. I'm not that keen on buying new wheels for the thing as I'd rather upgrade my road bike wheels instead. But the Hybrids wheels are a bog standard wheelset that came with the bike 700x32 (Felt branded wheel - same as the bike). I know most of the route is on the roads/tracks which is fine but my understanding small sections of it are off road and rough. The advice online is Cyclocross bikes should be fine and the hybrid has cyclocross tyres I've put on, but I am worried about the actual wheels failing. As an aside, I've noticed reading back through this thread about the Strava P&B club, is it open to anyone? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionel hutz Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Doing the Coast 2 Coast in October (Whitehaven to Whitley Bay) with some work buddies and was wondering if any of you had completed it? The three people I'm doing the ride with all have mountain bikes whilst being a roadie myself, I don't have a mountain bike but I do have a hybrid I am pimping up for the ride. But I'm not sure the wheels will be man enough for the route. I'm not that keen on buying new wheels for the thing as I'd rather upgrade my road bike wheels instead. But the Hybrids wheels are a bog standard wheelset that came with the bike 700x32 (Felt branded wheel - same as the bike). I know most of the route is on the roads/tracks which is fine but my understanding small sections of it are off road and rough. The advice online is Cyclocross bikes should be fine and the hybrid has cyclocross tyres I've put on, but I am worried about the actual wheels failing. As an aside, I've noticed reading back through this thread about the Strava P&B club, is it open to anyone? Strava club is open to anyone http://www.strava.com/clubs/team-pie-and-bovril 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gogs Grog Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Ok thats me in on the Strava. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Mongo del Fantastico Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Joined as well. Been using Map My Ride so far, so I'll see how this compares. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AberdeenBud Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Have loved lurking on this thread even if some of the technical stuff goes straight over my head. Anyway, have finally bought my first half decent bike. Planning to do the 4m commute to work every day on it and also build up to some long rides. My parents stay 10m outside Aberdeen, so there and back will be a good start. i'm quite fit anyway so hopefully I won't struggle too much, although no doubt I'll be using muscles I didn't know I had! I was quite wary of the guy in the shop selling me a load of shite I didn't need, so didn't get much to accompany the bike. Is there anything that is considered 'essential' apart from a good set of lights and a solid lock? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonsanorak Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 I ve joined the strava group too. Hope to get out this week as i ve not been feeling great. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papad Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 Mine arrived yesterday as well.This'll be my third PFS (Challenge ride) and although my opinion will undoubtedly change while I'm doing it, I'm thinking of aiming for the Sportive next year. People know how much I'm into cycling so I almost feel embarrassed sending round my Justgiving page for "only" 47 miles.For those who have done the Sportive, do you really need a road bike? It strikes me as the sort of distance where a hybrid would start to feel like a burden once you pass half way. Last time I did it there were a few folk on hybrids so it can be done. They got dropped on the descents though! Have loved lurking on this thread even if some of the technical stuff goes straight over my head. Anyway, have finally bought my first half decent bike. Planning to do the 4m commute to work every day on it and also build up to some long rides. My parents stay 10m outside Aberdeen, so there and back will be a good start. i'm quite fit anyway so hopefully I won't struggle too much, although no doubt I'll be using muscles I didn't know I had! I was quite wary of the guy in the shop selling me a load of shite I didn't need, so didn't get much to accompany the bike. Is there anything that is considered 'essential' apart from a good set of lights and a solid lock? I would say spare tube, tyre levers and mini pump and know how to use them. Punctures are a matter of when, not if. They always happen on the way to work as well... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busta Nut Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I have phoned a bike shop, taking it to them in about an hour for it to get fixed, been about 9 months, poor show from me, let's do this! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisleysaints Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 I forgot about the Renfrewshire 100. Was wanting to do the 100K one this year! Don't know whether to bother with PFS. Know a few people doing the sportive, but doubt I can be bothered with the early start or the mass ride this year. Will wait and see. It was ok apart from the wind they actually cancelled the 100 mile attempt this year due to the wind. And i think there was only about 160 that did do it. This was numbers from a marshall on a bike so no idea how accurate that is. The PFS working out £56 to do the 100 mile and then get the bus home. Think i've spent far too much on sportives this year think i'll take a year or so out and just register with a cycle club and go out with them sampling different routes 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionel hutz Posted August 20, 2014 Share Posted August 20, 2014 It was ok apart from the wind they actually cancelled the 100 mile attempt this year due to the wind. And i think there was only about 160 that did do it. This was numbers from a marshall on a bike so no idea how accurate that is. The PFS working out £56 to do the 100 mile and then get the bus home. Think i've spent far too much on sportives this year think i'll take a year or so out and just register with a cycle club and go out with them sampling different routes That's your best bet, a Saturday/Sunday ride with mates is usually great. Even though I get left behind. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 (edited) After seeing an article on the BBC about road death stats I was curious about whether or not all collision stats are collated somewhere. Lo and behold, they are - http://www.crashmap.co.uk/Search Turns out I'm part of the stats after being knocked off in 2012. Look for Robertson Street, Dundee - I'm the one on 5/4/2012. I was able to download the report with the free credit they give you for registering but it doesn't say much; just the vehicles involved. But I least now know the statement I gave wasn't dumped in the round filing cabinet. Edited August 21, 2014 by The Master 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busta Nut Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Got my bike fixed today, went out and snapped a chain, fixed it, it snapped again so I went to the shop to get a replacedment, turns out the teeth on my cog thing at the back were bent and snapping my chain. Sorted now and done a wee 11 or so miles all in today. Wee bit saddle sore after so long out. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ham89 Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 I'm also registered for the PFS - should be a good fun wee day out. Havent yet managed anything of significant length but planning a day out in the borders next weekend. Need to stretch the legs a wee bit. Havent been out in a while. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Got my bike fixed today, went out and snapped a chain, fixed it, it snapped again so I went to the shop to get a replacedment, turns out the teeth on my cog thing at the back were bent and snapping my chain. Sorted now and done a wee 11 or so miles all in today. Wee bit saddle sore after so long out. Hope the bike shop never charged you for your second chain, as they should have noticed this 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Going through a phase of not really enjoying my bike so much just now. Maybe been trying to do too much recently and also been totally soaked the last few times I've gone out, which you don't really want this time of year. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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