Today's Bike Ride

[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.
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.

[Toffer]

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

[dominion]

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

[Dynamo Dan]

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.
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.

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:

[daz h]

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

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

[monkeynut]

Yesterday hill reps up Rivington today chasing MTBs round the Gisburn mtb trail both on my 25 year old crosser(Alan)

[Al Fowler]

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?

[daz h]

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?

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

[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.

Cheers!

[stevefoster]

Good shout there daz. Although I wouldnt trust myself to put the forks back on propery.

Cheers!

Ask your lbs to do it while your getting your lights Al.