Oh yeah I most certainly do: I am a bit... lanky... :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr Alca-Tazizzle
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Oh yeah I most certainly do: I am a bit... lanky... :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr Alca-Tazizzle
Oh ah' hate cycling in the wind when you are trying to get somewhere! It's also time for things to warm up a little around here. My poor fingers and knuckles have been getting sore cuts all over them these last 3 winters, simply from being exposed to the cold while wrapped around the handlebars... :(
I've used mtb v-brake pads on my roadbike for years. I read somewhere that the pad compound would be softer on them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark
Could you email me some pictures ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by rjbetty
Actually I can relate to this running issue as I have recently taken it back up to augment my biking, hiking, and other sundry athletic activities. Unless you have a very challenging cadence it is far too easy to relax while cycling as opposed to running where cheating is harder. Did I mention that getting old sucks in this arena? :mad:
Keep it up, it's surprising how quickly your stamina builds!Quote:
Originally Posted by rjbetty
Don't give in! But yeah, I can completely believe about good cyclists not being able to run. Good cyclists have legs like tree trunks, whereas runners are really skinny.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark
slow down a little ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by janneppi
^ and this is the reason. Not the getting old part :D but it is really easy to relax whilst bike riding. But this is why it's so good for entry level fitness.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr Alca-Tazizzle
When it becomes harder to reach the required heart rate when cycling, switch to running, it's a worthy step up :)
also, I believe cycling is good for building muscle, and running can actually burn muscle.
Yep. On all but the steepest of climbs its easy to rest on a bike. Even a few seconds lift off can allow you to get your breath back. And of course the terrain will usually allow you a break with a bit of downhill or flat anyway.
Which is why the climbs I've found the hardest aren't the steep ones but ones with relatively shallow gradient but go on for miles and miles.
Well I have an intro evening at the gym tomorrow, so in around 24 hours I will be very, very dead. But then starting next week will be going regularly which will help. Looking forward to playing a bit of tennis!
First proper mtb ride this year, hour and half of trying out local trails. There is still lot of snow but trails themselves are in good condition in the morning when it's cold. In the afternoon they become too soft for riding.
Really good fun. :D
Good stuff janneppi :)
I finally got round to replacing the back brakes on my old shed (first bit of TLC it's had in 15 years) yesterday and am going to head out for a ride this afternoon as suddenly it's like spring :D Still no sign of my new bike though :(
Played tennis a couple of times last week and really enjoyed it even though I'm rubbish :bounce:
My little dachshund and I have just walked 10 km in 2 hours and 23 min...
:D
Which is why I gave up on the Cycle to Work scheme, getting the company to take it up in the first place would have taken months, then potentially months to wait for my new bike. Hope you get it sorted soon :D .Quote:
Originally Posted by J4MIE
I have my first Triathlon at the weekend, only an entry level one, 400m swim, 10km bike and 4km run, which could be interesting.
I've always been a runner, although I tend not to train much now as my knees are not my best friends, but I can still comfortabley manage 5-10km at a reasonable pace. I've been cycling 4 days a weeks since January, between 90 and 120km a week and can fairly comfortabley average over 30km/h on a 17km ride with plenty of undulations in it, its not hilly per se, but it is very rarely completley flat either. The swimming is going to be the intersting part, given that I can't swim freestyle for more than about 30-50m, although I can happily swim breastroke for over a km without too much problem, it is not the ideal stroke for the Tri, and also I'm swimming in a river that is stuffed with Jellyfish (non stingers). Looking forward it though, and then I plan to get some swimming lessons to improve my technique so next time I am able to do all 3 legs justice
Wow Robinho, I've broken into a cold sweat just reading that..... Good luck with it!! :)
The road/commute bike should be ready for the summer, cleaned brake pads and cables, changed shifter cables, bought a new and hopefully more comfortable saddle. New tyres are still in the shelf until bike lanes are cleared.
The mtb is almost in summer trim too.
Now all I need is few hundred kilometers to get back into shape. :D
I survived the triathlon, managed 54 minutes, which was pretty good considering my very slow swim. Next year should be able to get under 50mins with a decent swim and pushing a bit harder in the run
Sent from North Korea using the dark network
Well done.
PS: you sure you will improve until next year while living in NK?!
Well done Robinho. I have long fancied the idea of a triathlon sprint but don't much relish the idea of swimming outdoors.
In other news, having ditched my winter jacket and winter gloves last week I decided to officially embrace spring on my 68ish km ride today and wear cycling shorts. As I tan quite easily I applied sun cream but probably didn't really need to use factor 50. There were only 4 other guys I saw who'd taken the same leap of faith as me but I could tell that we were the happy ones. :D
Did my 3rd 50 km ride yesterday, on my new bike, and even though there was a 20+ km/h wind I still managed to get a 30 km/h average which is almost the same level as I was last year in Fall. Quite pleased.
Since good weather has come back to this part of the world I've started running again. It was long overdue. I did last night (did one the Sunday before too) a 10km run in just under an hour (I know it's not a great pace but it's good enough for myself so far). I didn't bother much timing my runs since I used to be pretty satisfied with just surviving but thanks to the mapmyrun app I'm more informed now :p :. One of the latest features they've added is that it keeps you informed after every km about distance covered, total time and pace. I really like it. it really stimulates me too push harder... or shall I say to keep pushing. I also found out that 7km is where I start breaking. I kept a good pace (by my standards) up to that point but after that I had to slow down a little.
Just finished my cycling in Mallorca :D .
I wasn't as fit as I would have liked but still did the rides I was planning including Cap de Formentor and Pollenca to Port de Soller via the Puig Major tunnel (supposedly the highest road in Mallorca)
Nice bike too. Carbon with ultegra. Will be disappointed to go back to my Aluminium 105 bike ;)
Well done Mark! :up:
How were the brakes on that bike compared to yours?
I am feeling slightly fitter now I'm playing (trying to?) tennis for a few hours a few times a week. Just a shame GPS doesn't work so well indoors to pick up the actual distance I'm moving :( Just need to do a lot more running. And should get my cyclescheme voucher any day now so hoping to get a new bike at the weekend..... :\
I don't think I could have made the step to the outdoor swim if I was still in the UK. When the event is in Perth in Autumn, which meant air temp of 21 degrees at 7.30am and a water temp in the river of 23 degrees, it meant it wasn't unpleasant, although a bit murky and jellyfishy in the water.Quote:
Originally Posted by GridGirl
On the change in weather, this week was the 1st mornings I've had to employ a long selleved top under my cycling jersey to combat the cold - it was 13 degrees. I've only been in the country 9 months, but already 13 degrees seems really chilly!
Yet it's just about hit 13 degrees here and people are out on the streets celebrating that summer has arrived :D :laugh:
Better! At least subjectively, it was Ultegra levers with 105 calipers (mine is 105 levers with unbranded calipers), slowed me down nicely, even going down a hill classed as 'HC' - however the road surface was excellent which was a big thing, mostly in the UK when I'm slowing it's because the road is littered with potholes! I'm now considering putting proper 105 brake capilers on my bike - I'm due to take it in for a service next week so I'll see what they say.Quote:
Originally Posted by ioan
Very nice bike, (Trek Madone 3.5 2012) I didn't expect a massive difference between my Alu bike and base level carbon, but there was, felt much faster right off the bat, and even though the bottom gear had two teeth less than my bike it climbed much better too.
I did another 10km run last night. I really have to find a better time to do it. I was so pumped up by the time I got home I couldn't sleep for hours.
That's why I liked cycling in the morning before work. It does leave you pumped up with more energy going into the working day.Quote:
Originally Posted by Big Ben
That's been on my mind for some time now but the idea of getting up at 6:30... tough... but it must be done. It's also a better time time get rid of the bacon which is my main goal.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark
LOL, 6.30am is the normal getting up to drive into work time for me, if I want to do cycling too I get up earlier.Quote:
Originally Posted by Big Ben
Ha, I struggle to wake up at all in the mornings even leaving the house at 8.30 is a struggle sometimes so no idea how I'd fit a cycle in....
In other news, I have a bike on its way to me and should pick it up on Wednesday or Thursday - so just in time for the bank holiday weekend :bounce:
Watch out Mark, I'll be catching you up on the Endomondo challenge....... well maybe not ;)
Agree about the difference in feeling from the frame.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark
I went from my old Alu frame to a TI frame and it feels better, I'll have to test a carbon frame next to see how it feels.
105 brakes have a good price vs performance, you will be happy with them.
Endomondo app doesn't work on my update BB OS, I have to see if I can find some workaround.
Like what? 5am? I didn't even know there is a 5 o'clock in the morning too. :laugh:Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark
Nah it was 6am, getting up first and getting the wife to bath the bairn bought me another half hour, so enough time to get about an hours ride in. But that was only because it was light in the mornings but not in the evening after I get back from work - much better, and warmer cycling at 7pm than 7am!Quote:
Originally Posted by Big Ben
In some ways hiring a carbon bike has done me a disservice. A month ago when I got my new bike it felt really quick, but now, it feels like I'm trying to pedal a block of lead :( , so my lovely new bike doesn't feel as good any more!Quote:
Originally Posted by ioan
This is the one you were getting isn't it? CUBE*LTD Pro 26Quote:
Originally Posted by J4MIE
Looks like a seriously awesome bike! :up:
That's why Ibby daren't try a Roubaix as its the carbon equivalent of his Secteur. It's all OK when you don't know what your missing. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark
The bike will only go as fast as you can pedal. The rest is all about comfort.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark
I went from an Alu bike to a Ti bike that is only half the weight, and the difference is 1-2%. Before I could do 90 kms with 30 km/h average, now I am at about the same level, with a newer and lighter bike. The only difference is that it feels faster because it is more comfortable.
Don't be downbeat with your Alu bike, it is a good one and has the advantage that you will ride it no matter the weather, while if you had a CF one you would be out taking care of the bike instead of riding it. And the day you will get that carbon bike you will have a back up bad weather/winter Alu bike available. So don't wory.
I'll get over it ;) . As there's no carbon bike on the horizon for me, yet ;) .Quote:
Originally Posted by ioan
What is it about bad weather that is no good for CF bikes?
Yep that's the one Mark. Have got my name on one and should arrive tomorrow, maybe Thursday. Can't wait :D