AberdeenBud Posted August 29, 2014 Share Posted August 29, 2014 I'd say get a CO2 pump - these mini pumps are feckin useless. Also I carry a pair of surgical gloves for emergencies. Particularly if you're commuting you don't want to turn up at work with oily hands. For road use (relatively narrow beam) there's a good pair of catseye rechargeable lights you can get for about 80 quid the pair. They do the job excellently. I say don't skimp on the rear light - you want the fuckers coming from behind seeing you. Lightweight rain jacket that you can ram in the second bottle holder. Handy if you get caught in a shower. In general try to avoid really dark/black cycle gear. You may think it's flattering but renders you nearly invisible in flat light. Thanks a lot spuddy, genuinely appreciated. A mate had suggested the gloves, think I'll take that tip.and check out the rest. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifespud Posted August 30, 2014 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Thanks a lot spuddy, genuinely appreciated. A mate had suggested the gloves, think I'll take that tip.and check out the rest. The surgical gloves are also handy if you get the opportunity to finger the secretary at 5 o'clock and you don't want your bird smelling the fanny juice. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
printer Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 The surgical gloves are also handy if you get the opportunity to finger the secretary at 5 o'clock and you don't want your bird smelling the fanny juice. Nice tip. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ham89 Posted August 31, 2014 Share Posted August 31, 2014 Cracking day for a cycle. Wee trip down the borders with a mate. Great ride by plagued with mechanical faults on his new bike and the fact that he was feeling a bit shitty meant it was slowwwww. Still, enjoyed it muchly. Can be seen on Strava for anyone in the group. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master Posted September 2, 2014 Share Posted September 2, 2014 The weather in the central belt is looking promising for PFS at the weekend. I've decided to stay overnight in Glasgow this time round. A wee bit expensive for a hotel but it's worth it to save getting up at the crack of dawn then sit in a car for over an hour. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisleysaints Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Good luck to all the pnb guys doing the PFS don't forget to start your strava so I can check out your routes. I might actually do it next year. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ham89 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Good luck to all the pnb guys doing the PFS don't forget to start your strava so I can check out your routes. I might actually do it next year. Ready to go here - will be on strava come Sunday. Weather looking fantastic. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarky-1979 Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Im thinking about gettign a bike trainer for the winter. Do any of you guys have much experience of using one and could you recommend one?. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bold Rover Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 Good luck to all the pnb guys doing the PFS don't forget to start your strava so I can check out your routes. I might actually do it next year. Come along to G Green on Sunday and join in, PS! Good fun day out and weather forecast improving by the day. Looking forward to it - Bold Jnr and I are off in the 7.30-8 group. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master Posted September 3, 2014 Share Posted September 3, 2014 I'm hoping my iPhone copes better with tracking 47 miles than my Galaxy S2 did last year. To make sure it made the distance before the battery gave up, I had to have it hooked up to one of those emergency charger things. It was still dead by the time I got on the train home from Haymarket an hour or so after finishing. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifespud Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 I'm hoping my iPhone copes better with tracking 47 miles than my Galaxy S2 did last year. To make sure it made the distance before the battery gave up, I had to have it hooked up to one of those emergency charger things. It was still dead by the time I got on the train home from Haymarket an hour or so after finishing. They are selling the booster batteries for about a tenner in T K Maxx. 4 hours is as long as my Iphone lasts on MapMyRide although I think Stava possibly uses less power. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifespud Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Seriously thinking about doing PFS on Sunday - can register on the day apparently. Course looks flatish - it's a bit of a ball ache toing and froing from Fife/Glasgow/Edinburgh/Fife though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bold Rover Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Seriously thinking about doing PFS on Sunday - can register on the day apparently. Course looks flatish - it's a bit of a ball ache toing and froing from Fife/Glasgow/Edinburgh/Fife though. It's a good day, spud - do come along! Your options include: get yourself to Glasgow Green, or take the PFS bus with your bike in the lorry, from Edinburgh to the start. The bus/TNT service is superb - very efficient and relatively inexpensive. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisleysaints Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Maybe we should have a p&b get together at a sportive next year. Either on the PFS or something similar. I'm sure there has been talk of something similar before. Just a suggestion. And at leat of these events you can bugger off on your own if needed lol 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifespud Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 At the moment the plan is the Missus is going to take me through and I'll get the train back from Edinburgh. Just off to do the '7 Hills of Death' - can be found on Strava. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Seriously thinking about doing PFS on Sunday - can register on the day apparently. Course looks flatish - it's a bit of a ball ache toing and froing from Fife/Glasgow/Edinburgh/Fife though. It is fairly flat. The two biggest climbs I recall are into Drumpelier and just past Avonbridge. They're both a similar incline to Provost Road in Dundee, but slightly shorter. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Cort's Hamstring Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Came close to meeting my maker yesterday. Going round a bend on a country lane when some moron decided that said bend would be a good place to overtake a lorry going in the other direction. Looked up to find a van coming towards me on my side of the road, doing about 60mph in a 40 zone, and I had to dive into the hedge to avoid being mown down. Wish I had been able to get his numberplate, the c*nt. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifespud Posted September 5, 2014 Share Posted September 5, 2014 Came close to meeting my maker yesterday. Going round a bend on a country lane when some moron decided that said bend would be a good place to overtake a lorry going in the other direction. Looked up to find a van coming towards me on my side of the road, doing about 60mph in a 40 zone, and I had to dive into the hedge to avoid being mown down. Wish I had been able to get his numberplate, the c*nt. Fooking terrible. I have to admit I go through phases of being quite concerned about safety on my bike. Glad you're mostly ok. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dindeleux Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 I've been slipping badly on the cycling but got out for a wee 25 mile run on Thursday. I've cycled 1091 miles this year. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 An all-day event at work today means I had to pack my bag for PFS this morning (I'm going to Glasgow tonight). Can anyone suggest things I might have forgotten... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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