Irn-Bru? Scottish Blethering Thread

[Harry_Palmer79]

Yep, with a little gentle encouragement from @Col5632 I asked the 'nice man at Decathlon' to fit them when I was getting the T5 serviced... I was a little bit uncertain how I would get on tbh, so I did indeed do a little bit of practice in the kitchen before venturing out. On my first ride with them on I went round the wee grassy area in front of my flat a few times practising 'stopping and setting off' a few times before I ventured out on to the ever so slightly busier Bearsden Road, didn't fancy having a clipless moment at Anniesland Cross! I found it really easy to get used to and I was clipping in pretty much on the first attempt each time when I set off from the lights. I had them set up at the lowest tension and think I may need to tighten them slightly as my right foot was moving a bit from side to side but other than that it was trouble free (I was hoping it might help my speed a bit, but the wind was too strong for that!)

 

[Louch]

great stuff.

 

[Scoosh]

Well Done @Harry_Palmer79 - you'll soon get very used to being clipped in ....



then ...



once you are familiar with it ...





you'll forget / get slightly off-balance once ...




and join the clan !!!




ps. don't forget to come and tell us all about it ...

 

[edindave]

Don't they teach conjugation of verbs on the north side of the Forth estuary?

 

[Col5632]

Yep, with a little gentle encouragement from @Col5632 I asked the 'nice man at Decathlon' to fit them when I was getting the T5 serviced... I was a little bit uncertain how I would get on tbh, so I did indeed do a little bit of practice in the kitchen before venturing out. On my first ride with them on I went round the wee grassy area in front of my flat a few times practising 'stopping and setting off' a few times before I ventured out on to the ever so slightly busier Bearsden Road, didn't fancy having a clipless moment at Anniesland Cross! I found it really easy to get used to and I was clipping in pretty much on the first attempt each time when I set off from the lights. I had them set up at the lowest tension and think I may need to tighten them slightly as my right foot was moving a bit from side to side but other than that it was trouble free (I was hoping it might help my speed a bit, but the wind was too strong for that!)

Finally It's amazing how second nature it becomes

 

[tug benson]

@Louch

Lets see what you`re made of
http://www.strava.com/segments/5922359

 

[Louch]

That's tomorrows plan sorted

 

[edindave]

That's tomorrows plan sorted

Ridden 4 times by 2 people.

If you don't get a podium position... it's time to give up!

 

[Louch]

It was probably time to give up before I started cycling . Carb loading with fruit cider (excuse in early)

 

[edindave]

It was probably time to give up before I started cycling . Carb loading with fruit cider (excuse in early)

Shhhhhhh! No giving away these Pro fuelling secrets!

 

[Edwardoka]

@Louch

Lets see what you`re made of
http://www.strava.com/segments/5922359

I can't vouch for Louch but that segment is clearly meant to have a pug wearing a hat and glasses as the KOM...

 

[Louch]

The only tricky part is the multiple roundabouts, zebra crossings and traffic lights that litter the course

 

[Edwardoka]

The only tricky part is the multiple roundabouts, zebra crossings and traffic lights that litter the course

Just do what Jon Snow says that we all do and you should be fine*


* Terms and conditions apply. Definition of "Fine" ranges from completely unharmed to destruction of personal property, serious injury, death, castigation from your peers and being cast out into the great abyss where there is a wailing and crashing of teeth

 

[Louch]

To be fair, he doesn't say us all, but I do see a lot of inner city cyclists go through red lights like they don't apply to them

 

[Edwardoka]

To be fair, he doesn't say us all, but I do see a lot of inner city cyclists go through red lights like they don't apply to them

Can open, worms everywhere!