broon-loon Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Best performance in training last night 24 miles in just under 64 minutes so around 22mph average , which considering conditions , I'm quite chuffed with Time trial next Tuesday You've obviously burnt off the Forfar Bridies........ Impressive and makes me more than a tad jealous..... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coooombe Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 There's nearly 2000 posts on this thread so apologies if this has been covered before. I'm looking to get into off-road biking. I currently have a mountain bike which I've had, and not ridden, for years lying in the garage but I think it will still do a job for starters. Where is the best place to learn or experience off-roading for complete newcomers? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 You've obviously burnt off the Forfar Bridies........ Impressive and makes me more than a tad jealous..... Just burnt them off last week But the drink Ive had tonight has more than compensated for them Ps you've no idea how long that took me to type ! !!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 There's nearly 2000 posts on this thread so apologies if this has been covered before. I'm looking to get into off-road biking. I currently have a mountain bike which I've had, and not ridden, for years lying in the garage but I think it will still do a job for starters. Where is the best place to learn or experience off-roading for complete newcomers? Anywhere off road! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbornbairn Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 (edited) There's nearly 2000 posts on this thread so apologies if this has been covered before. I'm looking to get into off-road biking. I currently have a mountain bike which I've had, and not ridden, for years lying in the garage but I think it will still do a job for starters. Where is the best place to learn or experience off-roading for complete newcomers? There's also http://www.stirlingb...tb/dumyat.shtml Edited June 16, 2012 by NewBornBairn 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papad Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 There's nearly 2000 posts on this thread so apologies if this has been covered before. I'm looking to get into off-road biking. I currently have a mountain bike which I've had, and not ridden, for years lying in the garage but I think it will still do a job for starters. Where is the best place to learn or experience off-roading for complete newcomers? Any of the 7stanes. Kirroughtree being my favourite. On another topic, has anyone got any good routes for road cycling leaving from south Glasgow that also has a decent bit of climbing too? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drooper Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Any of the 7stanes. Kirroughtree being my favourite. On another topic, has anyone got any good routes for road cycling leaving from south Glasgow that also has a decent bit of climbing too? Whereabouts exactly in Glasgow? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marty_j Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Anybody biked from Falkirk Wheel - Edinburgh along canal? If so what like? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papad Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Leaving from Shawlands. I've done a few out to Barrhead and Neilston which are ok. Just wondering if there a few gems of routes out on the moors. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboMikey Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 I like to put a bottle on my back wheel so it sounds like I'm on a motorbike. I can do a no hander and a wheelie. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Does anyone know if 'universal' bike racks (the type that fit over the hatchback) would suit a Vauxhall Corsa? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drooper Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Leaving from Shawlands. I've done a few out to Barrhead and Neilston which are ok. Just wondering if there a few gems of routes out on the moors. If you fancy venturing a wee bit further, the Old Largs Road is great. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drooper Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Does anyone know if 'universal' bike racks (the type that fit over the hatchback) would suit a Vauxhall Corsa? If it won't, it is likely to be specified in the instructions. Should be fine, I reckon. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisleysaints Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 (edited) Done the trossachs 100k today just under 4 hours. Enjoyed the route. Some of the roads are bone shakers but the downhills were superb. Clocked under 2 mins for a mile at one point. Drooper got a new helmet opted for a kask helmet very lightweight a little pricey but it was a part gift very happy with it Edited June 17, 2012 by paisleysaints 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xbl Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 There is a company at the Riverside called Recyke-a-bike, try them. I got exactly what I wanted from there. A lovely road bike in fantastic nick for £80. Fairly old I suspect, but really light. First time I've had a racer (rather than a mountain bike), and first time I've been on a bike since about 2006! Probably didn't help that I took it for a wee spin for the first time at near enough 11pm, but regardless, I'm happy with it! Struggling a bit with the concept of using the drop handlebars rather than the flat ones, and I'm not used to the gears being on the frame rather than handle bars, but I guess that'll all come with practice. Obviously nowhere near as fit as the rest of you guys on this thread, but it appears that thanks to doing plenty of exercise biking, I've still got plenty of power in my legs. Just a bit worried about my stamina, so hopefully I'll train myself up. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
top six next year Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 I need to get rid of a mountain bike. Anyone know the name of the organisation in Edinburgh which recycles them? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
endieinreekie Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Bike station 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broon-loon Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Apologies if this has been asked previously, but I was wondering if any P&B cyclists use a Garmin or some other GPS device to record their efforts? A workmate who dabbles in running, cycling, and kayaking uses a Garmin forerunner (It looked like a watch TBH)... and he was showing me how he logs his efforts on Garmin Connnect. I was particularly taken with the altitude mapping, however I'm not sure that I can justify the cost (the Missus nearly collapsed when she saw the prices)......... There's also cycle specific devices (edge 200, 500 etc) and it gets a bit high tech for a simpleton like me.......... Any thoughts........? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xbl Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 If you have an smart phone, you can use sports tracker for free. http://www.sports-tracker.com/ Uses your phone GPS and seems to be pretty accurate. Lets you upload your data and then really analyse it. Admittedly, I personally have only used it for walking so far, but a couple of my friends use it for cycling and swear by it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broon-loon Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 If you have an smart phone, you can use sports tracker for free. http://www.sports-tracker.com/ Uses your phone GPS and seems to be pretty accurate. Lets you upload your data and then really analyse it. Admittedly, I personally have only used it for walking so far, but a couple of my friends use it for cycling and swear by it. Yes I wondered about this...... Only thing is I dont have a smart phone, I would need to steal the other-halfs and sure as fate I'd break it. Not worth the grief........ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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