I've never had mudgards on a bike up until when I put some on my commuter bike. I was amazed at how effective they actually are. These are proper ones, not race blade malarkys.Quote:
Originally Posted by daz h
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I've never had mudgards on a bike up until when I put some on my commuter bike. I was amazed at how effective they actually are. These are proper ones, not race blade malarkys.Quote:
Originally Posted by daz h
Yes your right Ive ridden a bike with them and I will admit they are good..Quote:
Originally Posted by dominion
Oh okay I will tell you the real reason I dont have any.
I just like getting crapped up to the eyeballs on a bike. I just do. The suffering of a long ride just makes it better when you look like you have ridden a stretch of Paris Roubaix. Oh and it gives me an excuse to clean the bike.
:o
Currently watching My Sean Kelly CD.
There im obsessed with cycling. Ive admitted it:thumbup::thumbup:
I can't but agree with you Daz, on everything... I do however fit a raceblade over my rear wheel when riding in the winter in a group, as it is a bit antisocial if you don't...
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Originally Posted by daz h
Done another hour this tea time 15mile 1000ft 63mins. The more time in the saddle the better even if its only on the TT.
Looking at 3 good weeks followed by a steady week.
Can anyone suggest any gym work that aids cycling? I have 2 days in a new gym at work and might as well put them to good use.
No idea Stagger... I am of the opinion that in order to get better at cycling you cycle and in order to get better at running you run... Never been to a gym in my life :)
My cycling today was about 45 minutes in a field with sheep in jumping on and off the crosser in different ways and perfecting mount/dismount at speed as well as picking up and carrying the bike to jump over planks and shoulder it, put it down and re=mount... bliddy hard work!
I also found out the advantages and disadvantages of the field with sheep:
Advantage: short grass :)
Disadvantage: you and bike get covered in sheepshit :-O
Oh and did 2.5 hours on the track yesterday as well, feeling terribly unfit and my @rse is now sore too! It is amazing how quickly you get dis-used to riding and unfit as a result :-O
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Originally Posted by Hanneke
Took your advice and did another 17m this morning in the mist, drizzle and fog.
Quads are starting to feel sore on the tougher climbs.
But "No pain no gain."
Good stuff :)
The fact that the quads are feeling sore means they are suffering under the workload and will be adapting and hence getting stronger, you are doing something right :)
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Originally Posted by Stagger
theres a guy who lives near me whos one of the top time trialists in the area . he does gym work , weights and stationary bike , so im assumimg it must help ?
104 miles today and after great whernside yesterday I bloody suffered. Just dipped to 17.9 average as I pedalled back up to ilkeston market place in a state. All the way up to buxton and back in a roundabout way. Not so many climbs but it took some doing on yep no food.
I had two cans of coke and decided to see what would happen. All was okay until around 85miles and then I just limped home barely able to turn the pedals. Luckily I had only 3 climbs left and just took it steady.
Got home and Josh and his girlfriend had run all the hot water off so had to wait for a bath. Hey ho.
Full winter gear on but the weather wasn't to bad.
Loads of bikies out today. Must have seen over 50 easy on the a6 alone.
Stagger well done, there is no substitute to miles in the saddle. Your quads and whole body will adapt but it takes a good while for it to happen. Even your mind adapts. You get to know your routes in your mind, how the wind blows on certain corners, what gear you should be in on a climb, etc etc. It can take hours and hours. It's the reason why lots give up with road biking as at some point the monotony of it all can set it. Keep at it and you will become fitter and fitter mate. Get through winter and then push from there.
I'm lucky as it's the actual suffering on the bike that I like. I will even play a song on my I pod 20x times just to make it even more repetitive. Ive always been convinced that if you push your body hard enough you will enter that point when the hunger and mental knock appears but it's like a state of dilerium. Magic.
Well done mate
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Originally Posted by daz h
That's one hell of an effort. I've not had the bonk properly yet after climbing back on the saddle but I remember it well.
Here's a cracking article on learning to love suffering: http://www.guardian.co.uk/environmen...riders-fitness
Yes a good article. Ive read a few like that. My inspiration always comes from a rider who took suffering to a level most cannot imagine. Sean Kelly had it. He just never stopped.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fell Donkey
I mean I remember when lance was told he could actually win a tour de France. One question he asked, how .
There's an article somewhere that said when they told him you have to top 25,000 miles a year for just a three week race he just said . Okay if that's what it takes.
To do well on a road bike suffering has to be endured.
Blimey Daz, good riding. There's me thinking that it was too late in the year for long rides like that. I must confess that I too enjoy a good bit of suffering, however I would rather suffer with a full stomach, I need regular feeding on a long ride that, couldn't do it on a couple of cans of coke. Chapeau Mr Daz!
Only a medium bit of suffering for me today, after a sharp blast over 30 miles yesterday the legs were a bit weary to start this morning, still did just under 50 miles at 17 ave to earn my extra roast potatoes:thumbup: The valleys are at their finest this time of year, dark, dank, leaf mulch, continuous rain and some glorious climbs through moorland and forest. Shame about the morons in the 4x4's on the Abercynon roundabout, who feel they own it. They got a torrent of abuse and 'the finger' in return :eek:
West Midlands Cyclocross league for me today.....
Well. Sort of... ok, I went to watch and take pics,
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?ai...9&l=246ca8759a
I'm a bit young for Sean Kelly but he was obviously an incredible rider. I'm looking forward to building the mileage up over the next few months and learning to love suffering again. I might even get a racing license next summer! :w00t:Quote:
Originally Posted by daz h
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Originally Posted by Toffer
Well done toffer.
I went out today mainly to look at the brilliant colours of the trees. So many different shades now. There won't be many more half decent days now before winter. I always like to see the trees as they drop there leaves. Yellows through to dark browns. Amazing
Yesterday hill reps up Rivington today chasing MTBs round the Gisburn mtb trail both on my 25 year old crosser(Alan):p
Can anybody recommend any good lights that go on your helmet.
I geezer wizzed past me this morning with one flashing away whilst I was waiting fo't bus.
Im only really after a rear light...but if it doesnt cost a million pounds I might get one fo't front as well.
Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa zzzzzzzzington?
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Originally Posted by Al Fowler
Al go into your lbs and get some of those lights that just strap on, ive got 4 red lights and two white lights.
They don't need brackets. Think there called knog lights. Something like that.
Oh and a tip
Take your front fork out and write in marker pen in the steerer tube , this bike is stolen and your telephone number. If your bike ever gets stolen you may just may some day get that phone call. Takes ten minutes to do it.
Get those lights
Good shout there daz. Although I wouldnt trust myself to put the forks back on propery.Quote:
Originally Posted by daz h
Cheers!
Ask your lbs to do it while your getting your lights Al.Quote:
Originally Posted by Al Fowler
Ah, what a grand suggestion.Quote:
Originally Posted by stevefoster
I'd best hope the weather is decent on saturday...and i'll pop along on the ribble and do just that ;)
Dazington is always full of good suggestions :)
Impormptu team pursuit training at the velodrome last night for a few hours with a few friends. Gawd I have gotten unfit quickly :w00t:
Fun though... and although I want to get fit again, I don't want to get too fit too soon...
turbo looming for the first time this autumn/winter tonight....
4.5 mile run at lunchtime from work...
oops! wrong thread... :sneaky:
You want skullysQuote:
Originally Posted by Al Fowler
http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/...led-bike-light
Awwww, they are CUTE :) :)
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Originally Posted by dominion
You want skull shaped artefacts on your bike?? Are you sure you're not a witch??? :w00t: :w00t:Quote:
Originally Posted by Hanneke
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Originally Posted by nikalas
I was thinking that as well nikalas.
But I ran 5 miles with the dog and then cycled 15 miles to spin session then biked home in a gale.
So bloody windy it was blowing me off the bike. Very wet.
I've got my rollers out, I could do with a decent turbo.
4x15km loop testing soft shell bike jackets including on insanely expensive (£330) one from 2XU... only 1 more left to do and Gore Phantom on top at the moment.
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Originally Posted by nikalas
Three hundred and thirty quid.
Phew that's a lot. I didn't pay that much for my Paul smith jacket that I use for dancing in.
I've a good endura one which is pretty alright.
One thing that still amazes me is the amount of cyclists riding around in black tops and jackets.
If I was in the market for a new jacket. Bright would be the first criteria.
You must be officially getting old. You sound exactly like my dad.;)Quote:
Originally Posted by daz h
Although, I'm not saying your wrong.:)
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Originally Posted by swift
I'm 40 don't you know.
I use the same softshell jackets for cycling in winter as I use for running, don't see why not... Only thing is lack of back pockets, but than can be solved by wearing a jersey over the top :)
You can have mine if you want. Ain't got a turbo tyre though.Quote:
Originally Posted by daz h
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Originally Posted by emmilou
Does it come with a tank of fuel
Depends what you run on?Quote:
Originally Posted by daz h
Just normal fuel but ive been known to add crushed digestives odd times.Quote:
Originally Posted by emmilou