tbsouth Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 2 hours max on the bike atm....cold is too much for the toes.....building up for Forfar to Isle of Skye bridge (187miles) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorlomin Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Out on road bike for first time in a while yesterday Took a bit of a tumble Broken thumb, two cracked ribs and a bit cut up and badly bruised Probably need to get thumb pinned , but on a bright note , bikes ok Not visited this thread in a while, get well soon. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceblink Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Flying out to Tenerife tomorrow for five nights. Staying in Puerto de la Cruz and hiring a road bike. Going to stick to flattish coastal roads (rather than attempt Mount Teide ). Can't wait.. Hope your arm is on the mend now! For anyone out in Gran Canaria, I'd recommend this: http://www.free-motion.com/en/gran-canaria/mountain-biking-gran-canaria/mountain-bike-touring-gran-canaria/ They took 4 of us up in a van to the highest point in the Island. - just under 2000m, and we cycled back via mountain tracks/ minor roads back down to Las Palmas city - took half a day to get up and down for a bargain 39 euro each all in - including the hire of some good quality bikes/ guide and lift to the top. Ok getting a lift to the top is cheating a bit, but there were enough uphill bits to exercise to give an unfit 51 year old a good workout, and the weather was perfect - 15 degrees at the top, and 25 back down at sea level 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dindeleux Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 I've done 40 miles across Friday and Saturday with the majority being yesterday...........it was freezing. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisleysaints Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Took advantage of the weather yesterday and got just under 40 miles in the bag. tried to mix it up was some hills also. legs certainly feeling it today 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
printer Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Hope your arm is on the mend now! Thanks. Got the brace off thís morning - feels good, but still pretty stiff. See the consultant in two weeks and I'll know better after that how hard I can start training. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisleysaints Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 For you guys who are part of team PNB on strava or use strava. If you google strava free trial it brings up a link to 60 days free trial of premium. I know strava splits the masses i'm not endorsing it just letting you all know anything free is worth it. just accept the trial and instantly cancel it http://promo.strava.com/britishcycling/ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted February 16, 2016 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Not visited this thread in a while, get well soon. Cheers mate Hopefully get the stookie off on Thursday 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dindeleux Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 What are the best websites to buy your cycling gear from? I have used Wiggle in the past but stuff seems quite expensive. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bold Rover Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 What are the best websites to buy your cycling gear from? I have used Wiggle in the past but stuff seems quite expensive.i'd say amazon, frankly. I actually question the need for lots of special cycling gear eg clothes. Seems to. Me once you call it a cycling jacket it doubles the price. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carpetmonster Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 i'd say amazon, frankly. I actually question the need for lots of special cycling gear eg clothes. Seems to. Me once you call it a cycling jacket it doubles the price. Agreed, Amazon third party sellers can be a goldmine for kit. I got a pair of Pearl Izumi baggies and full finger gloves for about $35 all in. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dindeleux Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 That's me broken through the first hundred miles for 2016. Not bad going considering the weather. If anyone fancies sponsoring me to raise money for Ayrshire Hospice let me know (I will rattle this drum all year). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorlomin Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 (edited) What are the best websites to buy your cycling gear from? I have used Wiggle in the past but stuff seems quite expensive. Stick what you want into google and select Shop, that will pull up most of the shops with the same item and you usually get a good deal. For example And Chain Reaction, Ribble, Trendz among many others have delivered what was ordered on time. Wiggle, CycleSurgery, Evans generally tend to be most expensive but you can get some deals form them if your lucky. Edited February 23, 2016 by dorlomin 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gogs Grog Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 (edited) I use Prendas Ciclismo for some vintage team shirts. The long sleeve tops are fleece lined and good during the colder months. Service is great from them. Edited February 23, 2016 by Gogs Grog 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bold Rover Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 Wonderful commute across South Ayrshire's countryside at daybreak and dusk. Perfect cycling weather in the moonlight. On my old hybrid, dusted down and oiled at the weekend. Great stuff. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Cort's Hamstring Posted February 23, 2016 Share Posted February 23, 2016 First cycle to work of 2016. On the way home I somehow mangled the rear derailleur, 6 miles from home and a 2 mile walk to the nearest tube station. Raging. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnash Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 First ride of the year for me today. Went on my hilly route on the minor roads and it turns out that someone stole a section of road and replaced it with a mud / shit bath. Spent 30 minutes cleaning my bike when I got home. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorlomin Posted February 25, 2016 Share Posted February 25, 2016 First cycle to work of 2016. On the way home I somehow mangled the rear derailleur, 6 miles from home and a 2 mile walk to the nearest tube station. Raging. A couple of things can cause this, if your derailleur has been knocked by someone or the bike had been laid on the ground with the derailleur taking some weight then these can bend it. If the wheel has a buckle the buckle can be enough to catch the derailleur. The give away is listening for clicking when you are the lowest (biggest at the rear) gear, this is when its ready to catch. Not so much for commuting but I try to take a power link and a chain breaker with me in case this happens on a long ride, you can break the chain and ride it to the next town (or further) as a single speed. Also works for snapped chains. (Not that I always take them and have had a long walk in the past). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broon-loon Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 I cycled to and from work on Tuesday and Thursday this week which is roughly 46 miles combined. The wind chill on Tuesday's return around 17.00 and the initial 10 minutes at 07.15 yesterday was probably the coldest I have been on a bike? I may just be getting soft with age in truth.... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbornbairn Posted February 26, 2016 Share Posted February 26, 2016 I'm working on my fat layer to help cope with wind chill. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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