Today's Bike Ride

[Al Fowler]

much as i hardly dare post my paltry efforts alongside Hanneke's scarily professional training - got up early this morning to get my stuff together, so that this evening could get off train in chesterfield (instead of sheffield) and ride to pilates in attercliffe (via owler bar) - 17.5miles, 1200feet, 1:20 - average 13mph - maybe not as bad as it sounds considering had to tone down riding in rush our traffic when back in town, after nearly getting killed by bloke turning right in front of me - i didn't have the wherwithal to swear i think i said WOOOAAAH! really loudly and he looked at me as if to say "What's the deal I stopped at least 2inches from your front wheel", um also carrying small rucksack, um also can't think of any more excuses :P

Good effort!

Ive had a few near misses, latest one was a guy in a tipper wagon doing a u-turn on a roundabout without indicating...nearly drove over me!

[dominion]

[Ady In Accy]

Like the pic Dom!
I went for an 8 mile trot this aft and then had a trundle out on the crosser and was dismayed at how damn poor the brakes are compared to 'normal' brakes. I like to feel myself stopping, especially coming off Whernside and with these brakes you just don't!!!

[Hanneke]

Yeah, I agree Ady! It takes abit of getting used to again and quite scary when you are on a roadbike with proper brakes as well...

Ratfink... My training may look professional, it certainly isn't scary, just a lot of hard work I am putting in this season to see where I get... And yes, professional it probably is, although I am not the pro but my friend advising me is

Most of my goals for the season have alreday been achieved in three races... which is a tad scary

Only a sub 25 10 and an hour off last years Three Peaks CX time to go

[dominion]

[Toffer]

Good stuff Han
Gentle tootle out this afternoon, working on the tan lines you understand.....33miles at an easy 14.6. Real progress methinks

[Hanneke]

Nice one Toff, glad you are on here regaularly again

So far, I am in London and have commuted on the foldup with 20 ins wheels and yes, I can still average a decent 17.5 mph dodging traffic and waiting at lights Top speed was 38.7 kms/hr today.

Off on the roadbike now for a few laps of Richmond Park...

[daz h]

Nice one Toff, glad you are on here regaularly again

So far, I am in London and have commuted on the foldup with 20 ins wheels and yes, I can still average a decent 17.5 mph dodging traffic and waiting at lights Top speed was 38.7 kms/hr today.

Off on the roadbike now for a few laps of Richmond Park...

Ah the old laps of Richmond Park
Good luck hanne
Sprinted from work on my bike to spin class and guess what, 2 f./''''''''''' punctures in the back.
managed to get home as I always carry 2 x spare innertubes.
Wha a saga.
Spin class which was hard on post Anni Waltz legs

Not faffing this time new tyres needed

Be interesting to hear what thoughts you lot have on how long you make your tyres last ?????.

Hann dont forget to pay your congestion charge

[daz h]

Oh and as much as its controversial
Vino has paid his due with the house and is back racing again. Everyone deserves a second chance.

I will get me coat

[dominion]

Maybe, but what percentage of convicted drug cheats get done for taking drugs a seconf time? I suspect it's quite a high percentage, although I don't know the answer.