CYCLOGS

[aran20]

Aran
Not fussed about peoples turbo miles, seeing as I am competing against myself rather then others.. I learnt that the hard way

Cheers matey!

 

[MacB]

Yes, thats right, coz my turbo sessions are harder than my road training miles and in some cases harder than a race itself. I'm still turning the pedals in anger, so surely these must count?!? I have seen others log Turbo miles too, so didn't think it was an issue.

Hope this doesn't spark an arguement amoungst our happy group. If so I won't log them if it makes everyone happy.

Relax, it's only a wind up, none of us actually care we just enjoy the banter.

But, just so we can abuse you properly, can you let us know the split between real road and turbo miles on your totals

 

[aran20]

Relax, it's only a wind up, none of us actually care we just enjoy the banter.

But, just so we can abuse you properly, can you let us know the split between real road and turbo miles on your totals

It's Ok MacBludgeon... I'm a Nun.

Does that mean I'm authorised to stay in the 'gang'?

 

[montage]

Shame you're off the bike completely, your knees must be bad, so sorry to hear. Hope you have a speedy recovery Montage.

ITB syndrome.
So at least it is a pretty common one.

 

[MacB]

It's Ok MacBludgeon... I'm a Nun.

Does that mean I'm authorised to stay in the 'gang'?

course you can mate, you just need to slow down a bit

 

[Auntie Helen]

Yes of course you can stay in the team Aran, you just need to do fewer miles

Seriously, though, if it weren't for other people in the team who provide a tempting target, I am sure lots of us would just be pootling around doing five miles here or there. I know my various competitions with Ianrauk and others have been brilliant for me - and of course I do have as a Distant Goal the possibility of beating your mileage. I'm leaving beating your average speed for an Auntie Helen in a parallel universe. It's brill to have you in our team, we can bathe in the reflected glory of a time-trial winner... and someone with two dozen bikes with very expensive wheels!

 

[summerdays]

I don't care if they are turbo miles or not.... I don't want to race you as you will win (probably even if you were facing backwards I reckon).

Its just fun ... a personal shared goal ... gives you a bit of push to try and make an effort.

 

[aran20]

Thanks all... Was getting worried there!

 

[Auntie Helen]

Nah, it's all friendly banter here, fear not

Although we reserve the right to pretend that we're doing more 'real' miles than you when it means we have a hope of pipping you to a post somewhere!

Ianrauk, what are you doing doing more miles than me? I'm stuck doing loads of work at the moment (that's a change!) including cycle training during the days and marketing/design work in the evening which means I don't have enough time to cycle It's not fair

(Of course you don't work so it doesn't get in the way of cycling for you, or anything!)

 

[aran20]

Ianrauk, what are you doing doing more miles than me? I'm stuck doing loads of work at the moment (that's a change!) including cycle training during the days and marketing/design work in the evening which means I don't have enough time to cycle It's not fair



Perhaps he's bought a Turbo Trainer.

 

[MacB]

I don't have enough time to cycle It's not fair

One could muse on the idea that maybe if you sped up a bit you could fit more in to your available time. However that would be a hrash and ungentlemanly remark to make and I'm disappointed that Ian sent it to me by PM

 

[arallsopp]

Aran20, we diss your turbo miles as it's an opportunity to say, "actually, we're doing far more miles than him, and far quicker too - he's cheating." A little self-delusion is a wonderful thing! Others do log 'em as well on Cyclogs, although not sure anyone else on the CC team has one (or does Arallsopp?)

I does have one, but it only gets called into service for gear tuning and wheel truing. Haven't logged turbo miles because:

• Getting the bike out is easier than getting the turbo out. (Wife stored it)
• Big Orange Beastie has computer sensor on front wheel. No telemetry available for turbo sessions.
• Furai telemetry is via GPS (0mph, 0miles, moving average 0mph). Didn't even look any faster in km/h.
• I'm not a big cheater like Aran20

What I'd really like for turbo sessions is a permanently mounted FWD bent, with the chain driving a huge fan. Gets too hot to be riding without air flow.

Man... my mileage sucks this month. I'm supposed to be in training. Best get a bit diligent soon. Maybe later, if I stop detonating wheels.

 

[snorri]

Yes, who is Sandy and why is he/she ahead of me????

tis I
I,m on tour this month, every mile with 4 fully laden panniers and bar bag, Denmark, Poland and Germany so far, oh! and a bit of Scotland and England too. Smiling every mile of the way.

 

[marinyork]

Anyone know why Cyclogs has been down for another long stint?

 

[Auntie Helen]

Dunno but it worked for me fine just now