Ahhh... I was wondering who the pony was :)
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Lost my road race virginity yesterday on a closed circuit in Kent. 30km of pain.
how as it zoot? (apart from painful?)
interesting ratfink, definitely something I'm glad to have done ...
12 laps of a 2.5km purpose-built track, 4ths only, with about 35 riders entered, although I reckon only about 30 started - it was pretty grey and grim.
Pace was pretty hard from the word go and by lap 3 I was struggling a bit. Reckon about five riders got shelled out in that time.
But the pace calmed down a bit and I relaxed into it and felt stronger and better as the race went on.
With 2 laps to go I staged an ill-judged solo attack that didn't go anywhere and succeeded only in draining what energy I *might* have had to stay in the pack for the sprint.
As it was, I and a couple of others dropped off the pack as the pace picked up in the final kilometre.
Think about 20 finished, out of which I was about 18th.
Learned more about cornering and handling in 45 mins than in 2-3 years of riding.
PS. for what it's worth, I reckon bike racing is a much tougher discipline to get into than running, whether fell or road or whatever.
1hr 15m recovery ride, feel much butter for it despite the driechness outdoors
45mins on rollers @102 cadence in a about 52-16 got a right sweat on.
Legs still a little tender after Snowden yesterday.
Just a few more miles on the 'crosser, heading S on the Pennine Bridleway yesterday. Heading to Barley for the unveiling of Bill Smith's memorial stone and thought that parking might be an issue. Parked the van in Gisburn and pedalled S on the A682 to where the PBW crosses. Swung L up Coal Pit Lane, virtually all rideable to where 4x4 tyre prints lead into a big bomb-crater. Once re-mounted, crossed the Sustrans Lancashire Cycleway (Stocks Lane) upto a false brow where the summit of Weets Hill came into view; then a very boggy carry to the high point at Weets House on the W ridge of Weets Hill. A good tarmac descent all the way to Blacko, across the A682, back lanes through Rough Lee to Barley, utility track to the top reservoir then a carry to FTOP CP 4 / 11. Cadged a lift back from Barley in Fellhound's van, over Annel Cross Moor, through Twiston to Lower Gate; then cycled via Martin Top & Howgill to pick up the A682 descent into Gisburn. All on a gorgeous, crisp day.
Just a gentle bit of downhilling...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ybjmzd8GLU
140km club ride out to Ashdown forest in Kent and back in glorious autumn sunshine, at av speed of 28.5kph.
Feel a bit tired.
Not a bike ride but West Pennine Cycling Club Annual Dinner on Saturday, the 82nd edition. Special guest was the fabulous Joanna Rowsell and managed to hold her medal :w00t:
Something to think about when you are getting the miles in. Jo did a 20:32 on the 14 Aug 2010 in the Bridlington CC 10 mile TT :thumbup:
No proper riding this weekend, but managed 40minutes at the BMX track this afternoon so feeling good for the week ahead.
Above quote is from 6th January 2012.
:DGOAL ACHIEVED:D
50th Ride today out of a possible 174 available days.
Just over 1800 miles and 125000ft of ascent.
Weight bouncing just under 12st so mostly positive.
Only 2 punctures and a lot of fitness and enjoyment.
Thanks to the 99% motorist who were kind to me.
PS
Might chuck a couple more in if the weather ia favourable.:thumbup:
Old friend, not old person.
No bike stand and a bloody mess in the kitchen + minus 1 tooth brush (got to be keen) Gunner get it when she comes home.
Bike spotlless and as an old lass on here once said GT85 not wd40.
Dry silicon lube and copper grease for bearings.
I help you with running and you help and bike maintainence.
Pleased with my effort and just having a cider or 3 to celebrate.
Beautiful morning today - was planning on taking the car, but it was so clear and crisp I got on the bike. 21km, 45 minute ride in. Frozen toes just defrosting 40 minutes after I finish....
Barley and back on ice :thumbup:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barley,_Lancashire
7 miles of very icey uphill riding at a very high HR :w00t: as part of testing for my new team for 2013... Very interesting day, very interesting approach, very excited for 2013 :D
Awesome stuff Hann, do you have any team events lined up yet?
Bye it were cold this morning. My hour's ride took 75 minutes.
Got the 51st ride in and with six layers, 2 pair of gloves, two pair if socks and neoprene over shoes, thermal bib and thermal under tights, buff on head and I was still frozen.
Home from work, nice ride in the watery sun but still a tad on the chilly side. 73 mins 18 mile 1500ft
I do enjoy biking. (note to self, must do more)
20odd km each way to work and back today, took the hilly route each way, just because it was such a lovely day.
Under shirt, sleeveless fleece and winter jersey up top, Lycra tights but I'm after some roubaix ones and some neoprene overshoes now!
This might have been covered before? Has anyone on here tried one of the taster sessions at the Manchester Velodrome. How would one figure as a surprise present for an experienced and competent road / touring cyclist?
Cheers guys. It is for somewhat later in the year. Just getting my thinking cap on, as I'm not the best when it comes to surprise pressies.
Couldn't decide on a run or a ride but given the spring like weather opted for a ride. 30 miles in the late afternoon sun; pushing to get back before the lights were needed. Not very quick as it's been a while but ave was 17.1mph and with lots of chuffin traffic lights all of which were on red it wasn't a bad effort given the lack of training let alone cycling!