Will1985
Über Member
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- South Norfolk
Should have the fixed built up by tomorrow so I remember how to keep pedalling - haven't had one since the crash in January 
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Landslide
Rare Migrant
- Location
- Called to the bar
trio25 said:
Well, if we're taking that approach...
- Overweight
- Drink too much
- Haven't done any training
- Don't shave my legs...
fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
Well I may just have enough practice in the next two weeks riding a fixed, so I don't look a complete fool and crash !
Landslide
Rare Migrant
- Location
- Called to the bar
It's fairly simple. Keep pedalling, and always turn left.
Globalti
Legendary Member
Oooer! The day looms nearer. Been reading this thread and envying you guys - I might even turn up to watch. I did it a couple of years ago and if you don't mind I'll tell you what I found:
Riding fixed really wasn't a problem at all as long as you kept your wits about you.
The hire shoes are fine but if like me you ride heels in-toes out you'll find the cleats rigidly set straight forwards and your knees might be beginning to hurt by the end.
The air inside the 'Drome is extremely dry and warm and your throat will be like sandpaper within a couple of circuits. Take water.
If you get the same coach we got, he is indeed a sadist, pipping his whistle 1/10 of a second faster each lap to make you accelerate slowly.
Don't leave anything valuable on sight in your car.
Be prepared for 2 hours of the best fun you've had with your clothes on! Going up the banking is pure physics and is firkin' amazing, especially when you look down on top of your mates.
Riding fixed really wasn't a problem at all as long as you kept your wits about you.
The hire shoes are fine but if like me you ride heels in-toes out you'll find the cleats rigidly set straight forwards and your knees might be beginning to hurt by the end.
The air inside the 'Drome is extremely dry and warm and your throat will be like sandpaper within a couple of circuits. Take water.
If you get the same coach we got, he is indeed a sadist, pipping his whistle 1/10 of a second faster each lap to make you accelerate slowly.
Don't leave anything valuable on sight in your car.
Be prepared for 2 hours of the best fun you've had with your clothes on! Going up the banking is pure physics and is firkin' amazing, especially when you look down on top of your mates.
Will1985
Über Member
- Location
- South Norfolk
Young Un - what's the latest on your travel needs?
Young Un
New Member
- Location
- Worcestershire
Ahhh yes. After speaking to my Dad, and metioning numerous times that you were kindly offering to give me a lift, he has decided that he wants to take me. However, as you were kind enough to offer me a lift, he is offering you a lift if you want it?
Cheers
Steve
Cheers
Steve
Will1985
Über Member
- Location
- South Norfolk
That would be great - save having two vehicles going from virtually the same place!
We can sort out how to meet up nearer the time - shouldn't be too hard to hop on the train down to Redditch I think.
We can sort out how to meet up nearer the time - shouldn't be too hard to hop on the train down to Redditch I think.
Young Un
New Member
- Location
- Worcestershire
Just checked with my Dad, and he said that we can pick you up from the train station. He also asked me, which I wasn't too sure about, was whether you are bringing a bike? It shouldn't matter either way, aslong as you don't mind taking the wheels out.
Will1985
Über Member
- Location
- South Norfolk
No bike - just several pairs of shoes.
Young Un
New Member
- Location
- Worcestershire
Haha, that will be fine then.
RedBike
New Member
- Location
- Beside the road
What have I signed up for.
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fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
Gonna say, with RR's comments - take drinks, you'll need it...and maybe tissues etc.. if you are snotty bugger like me....(exercise induced snot rockets.... blergh)
Take some munchies....I'll try and bring the camera if in the car - tempted to come on Frank or the Fixed if weather OK.
It's well weird riding round at first storey level......
Use the camber as well...oh bugger too many tips....
Take some munchies....I'll try and bring the camera if in the car - tempted to come on Frank or the Fixed if weather OK.
It's well weird riding round at first storey level......
Use the camber as well...oh bugger too many tips....
