CYCLOGS

[4F]

Good luck FFFF! The sunrise sounds like fun (not hilly)

No real hills round here however there is a nasty little short steep climb 6 miles into the ride which can catch you out (just dont tell Auntie Helen)

 

[MacB]

tired, nope, exhausted, knees are complaining a bit, but very happy and, scarily, we found hills coming home that made Ditchling seem reasonable.

Top job SD, a credit to yourself and a great addition to the ride, enjoyed your company. 'Powered away up the hill', you should have seen me trying to do that later on, the front wheel was trying to come up over my head!!! Didn't know we had hills like that around here, Aperitif needs to give me details from his Garmin, so that I never stray on to it again

 

[MacB]

Good luck tomorrow FFFF, Steve and Helen, have a good one

 

[4F]

tired, nope, exhausted, knees are complaining a bit, but very happy and, scarily, we found hills coming home that made Ditchling seem reasonable.

Top job SD, a credit to yourself and a great addition to the ride, enjoyed your company. 'Powered away up the hill', you should have seen me trying to do that later on, the front wheel was trying to come up over my head!!! Didn't know we had hills like that around here, Aperitif needs to give me details from his Garmin, so that I never stray on to it again

166 miles ffs I take it the saddle is ok now ?

 

[MacB]

166 miles ffs I take it the saddle is ok now ?

Believe it or not, I'd done the new seat post thing and all going ok. I'd cycled up to Aperitifs, then on to HPC with Redjedi and DavyW. Not far from HPC something felt funny, I looked down and saddle is pointing way right. Put hand down and saddle came away in said hand Hasty roadside repairs, fortunately all bits present. Numbnuts here had spent so much time getting position right he'd forgotten to finish tightening allen bolts. Very lucky I didn't hurt myself.

Short answer, yep saddle is good now

 

[4F]

Believe it or not, I'd done the new seat post thing and all going ok. I'd cycled up to Aperitifs, then on to HPC with Redjedi and DavyW. Not far from HPC something felt funny, I looked down and saddle is pointing way right. Put hand down and saddle came away in said hand Hasty roadside repairs, fortunately all bits present. Numbnuts here had spent so much time getting position right he'd forgotten to finish tightening allen bolts. Very lucky I didn't hurt myself.

Short answer, yep saddle is good now

Could have been nasty.

 

[MacB]

Could have been nasty.

oh, I can feel the waves of sympathy from here

 

[montage]

Believe it or not, I'd done the new seat post thing and all going ok. I'd cycled up to Aperitifs, then on to HPC with Redjedi and DavyW. Not far from HPC something felt funny, I looked down and saddle is pointing way right. Put hand down and saddle came away in said hand Hasty roadside repairs, fortunately all bits present. Numbnuts here had spent so much time getting position right he'd forgotten to finish tightening allen bolts. Very lucky I didn't hurt myself.

Short answer, yep saddle is good now

After my proffessional fitting, I spent aaaages putting my saddle to exactly the correct height, down to the nearest half millimeter. I then proceeded to sit on the seatpost to test this position out, and yes, I had forgotten to tighten the seatpost up

 

[redjedi]

Well done MacB.

You're really setting the pace for this month. I think even Auntie H will have trouble keeping up with you.

I promise I will cycle back next time though, but my knee/foot just couldn't take any more yesterday.

And also congrats to SD. It's always good to beat your PB. Next up for you is the magical century.

 

[Sittingduck]

Yup Cheers mate - I have my beady eye on the Chiltern CC ride at the start of June. Might be able to make it 100 with a possible pootle back to London... ?

Having said that, the temptation to hop on the train at Watford direct back to Clapham J may once again prove too tempting!

 

[MacB]

You're really setting the pace for this month. I think even Auntie H will have trouble keeping up with you.

it's only coz I love her, she needs someone to aim at, the wheels will soon be turning mentally and physically

 

[Auntie Helen]

Actually I'm wondering how to mentally and physically stop your wheels turning, that takes far less effort!

 

[MacB]

Actually I'm wondering how to mentally and physically stop your wheels turning, that takes far less effort!

Ah, I told you I'd be aiming for a thousand this month, but appreciate the fond thoughts

 

[montage]

wow MacB.... nice going!

A slightly larger nibble at the miles today to test the knees out - 21 miles and not much drama

 

[MacB]

wow MacB.... nice going!

A slightly larger nibble at the miles today to test the knees out - 21 miles and not much drama

good stuff, you're young, you'll heal fast