Scotland : Ayrshire & Arran CC Arran Cycle - Sat 6th July 2013

[edindave]

<Sensible mode >

Don't worry about the pace of the ride folks.

Do make sure your bike is in as good condition as possible.
- Check your tyres for defects/cuts/flint fragments and do what's necessary.
- Make sure your tyres are pumped up.
- Check clean your cogs, chain, cranks, make sure your gears are shifting OK, check your brakes.

This is one ride where you can't just phone the missus and have her come pick you up.

</sensible mode>

No rider will be left behind. Except for those that are

 

[Col5632]

I dont think we have ever done a cc ride that has averaged more than 12-13 tbh

 

[Louch]

Adjusted saddle height today and feel much better for it. And at was after a breakfast of Jaffa cakes.

 

[Harry_Palmer79]

Breakfast of Champions!

I need to adjust my saddle height too on the Triban 3. I've been getting recurring knee pain after 50 KMs or so (hopefully a little adjustment there will do the trick as I think I'm just not getting my leg straight enough through the pedal stroke...)

 

[Louch]

That was the issue I was having, moved up about an inch and felt much better today

 

[MikeW-71]

Been playing around with saddle height too, I think it's very close, but now I'm getting more trouble with pins and needles in my hands. Maybe I need a shorter stem.... Then again, my left knee was complaining a bit, so maybe it's slightly too high now....

Aaaargh

This all seemed so much simpler when I was 16

(which is quite a while ago now.. bah)

 

[Col5632]

It's amazing the difference it makes just having the saddle that little higher

 

[Harry_Palmer79]

New saddle on its way from wiggle now (starting the inevitable upgrades to the triban3!) Oh and padded cycling shorts too... who ever said cycling saves you money?!

 

[Col5632]

New saddle on its way from wiggle now (starting the inevitable upgrades to the triban3!) Oh and padded cycling shorts too... who ever said cycling saves you money?!

It most certainly does not

 

[MikeW-71]

Got the time booked off work. 100% going now

 

[Louch]

I reckon I'm close to spend on bike Again on new parts/ clothing for it. Had more money when I went out every weekend

 

[Col5632]

Only 3 weeks to go, hopefully get out and do some miles over the next 2 weeks

 

[Deleted member 20519]

Only 3 weeks to go, hopefully get out and do some miles over the next 2 weeks

Same here, I need to get some serious riding (with hills) in asap!

 

[Col5632]

Same here, I need to get some serious riding (with hills) in asap!

What have you done recently?

 

[Louch]

Is there a way to show the elevation on route two? Want to get it in my head what I will be coming across on the day