MacB
Lover of things that come in 3's
- Location
- Farnborough, Hampshire
let the 100% go, free yourself
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Auntie Helen
Ich bin Powerfrau!
- Location
- 47906 Kempen, Germany
How far counts as actually doing a ride in the day? Can I get away with the half mile round the block?Keith Oates said:
MacB, it's just because you want to nip ahead whilst I'm seedy!
MacB
Lover of things that come in 3's
- Location
- Farnborough, Hampshire
Auntie Helen said:
nope, that level of competiveness is all in your head, like most I'll do whatever commuting miles I need to. I'll then do whatever utility miles I need to, shops, LBS etc. Finally, if they appeal, are within my abilities, and don't interfere with home life too much, then I get a pass to do social rides. However I will thoroughly enjoy my days off the bike doing other things. At no point will my mileage, or the mileage of others, cross my mind while I'm relaxing.
you gotta learn to let go......maybe have a drink.........and chill
Auntie Helen
Ich bin Powerfrau!
- Location
- 47906 Kempen, Germany
I'm teetotal so a cup of tea might be called for. Anything's better than working when feeling seedy and not being out on the bike!MacB said:
MacB
Lover of things that come in 3's
- Location
- Farnborough, Hampshire
4F said:
in which case I totally change my mind, it must have been a temporary insanity on my part
Auntie Helen
Ich bin Powerfrau!
- Location
- 47906 Kempen, Germany
Took the dog out for a long walk across the fields just now and felt a bit more with it. There was a very strong smell of onions wafting in the wind so when I got back I got the trike out and cycled to the onion field. Sure enough they were harvesting it, but hadn't finished yet, so I went home empty handed. Last year I got a nice brace of roadkill onions for soup. 2.18 miles, which ain't many but has kept my 100% record. I might have done more but I was wearing the wrong clothes (dogwalking, not cycling) and felt hot and uncomfortable without my lycra. Sad!
Auntie Helen
Ich bin Powerfrau!
- Location
- 47906 Kempen, Germany
Hi Garz,
Indeed I cycle every day, else I wouldn't be struggling to maintain my 100% Days Cycled record!
I do various different routes most days. I work from home so don't have a commute (apart from down the stairs to the Study) so I try to get out twice on the bike in the day. I often go out in the morning the long route to the supermarket (20 mile round trip, rather than 6) to get food for the day. In the afternoon I tend to just do another shorter run (maybe 15 miles) where I try to go a bit faster overall. On Thursday nights I cycle with a group, we do about 30 miles usually, and I often do other group rides, maybe twice a month - CycleChat rides are great fun! But I try to do my 33 miles each day where at all possible and find I feel a bit cabin-fevery if I haven't done that many.
My average speeds are slow, of course, but I like to think that my stamina is reasonable. I use the bike to go everywhere - supermarket, church, dentist, library... it's surprising how little we need our cars these days. I'm hardly a whippet-thin lady so the cycling helps me counteract all the food I like to enjoy.
Indeed I cycle every day, else I wouldn't be struggling to maintain my 100% Days Cycled record!
I do various different routes most days. I work from home so don't have a commute (apart from down the stairs to the Study) so I try to get out twice on the bike in the day. I often go out in the morning the long route to the supermarket (20 mile round trip, rather than 6) to get food for the day. In the afternoon I tend to just do another shorter run (maybe 15 miles) where I try to go a bit faster overall. On Thursday nights I cycle with a group, we do about 30 miles usually, and I often do other group rides, maybe twice a month - CycleChat rides are great fun! But I try to do my 33 miles each day where at all possible and find I feel a bit cabin-fevery if I haven't done that many.
My average speeds are slow, of course, but I like to think that my stamina is reasonable. I use the bike to go everywhere - supermarket, church, dentist, library... it's surprising how little we need our cars these days. I'm hardly a whippet-thin lady so the cycling helps me counteract all the food I like to enjoy.
Auntie Helen
Ich bin Powerfrau!
- Location
- 47906 Kempen, Germany
I used to wear them out after 1200 miles when the tracking was wrong on my right hand wheel. Now I've got the tracking fixed and am using Marathons I get about 3000 miles. So that's 3 months or just under. I seem to need a new chain at 3000 miles (which is three chains joined together) and my rear cassettes only last about 6000 miles as the highest gear at the back only has 9 teeth so gets very worn. So it's expensive in maintenance. However this pales into insignificant beside Aran20's wheels - he expects I think they're a bit expensive. I do. Blimey!
Auntie Helen
Ich bin Powerfrau!
- Location
- 47906 Kempen, Germany
Hmmm, I'm less than 50 miles behind Aran, who seems to be having a bit of a rest at the moment (I wonder why). Can I catch up???
My Cyclogs country will change from Great Britain to Germany on Saturday when I set off for my Tour in Deutschland. If anyone wants to follow my progress, I shall try and post some reports here: http://www.cyclechat.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=42170
My Cyclogs country will change from Great Britain to Germany on Saturday when I set off for my Tour in Deutschland. If anyone wants to follow my progress, I shall try and post some reports here: http://www.cyclechat.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=42170
Auntie Helen
Ich bin Powerfrau!
- Location
- 47906 Kempen, Germany
Well done, congratulations! A cracking score!