Mundane News

[raleighnut]

Did people have stronger legs in the past?
I was just thinking of my old bikes compared to modern ones. 5 speed with a large chainring. I'm amazed that an 80 year old was still riding a bike I bought last year. It's suited to the mountainous regions of Holland and not the gentle slopes of round here, which I have to get off and walk! It does give me some satisfaction though when a lycra clad rider on an aerodynamic carbon framed bikes passes me though. "Oh ah!" " You try doing that on one of these?" As they whiz past.

lowest gear on my Carlton is 42-25, top gear is 52-13

 

[Marchrider]

lowest gear on my Carlton is 42-25, top gear is 52-13

you will have good strong legs with that - probably what my bike started with back in the 80s, we all must of had strong legs back then

39-32 my lowest now, probably 52-13 biggest, but never go there thee days

 

[tyred]

Did people have stronger legs in the past?
I was just thinking of my old bikes compared to modern ones. 5 speed with a large chainring. I'm amazed that an 80 year old was still riding a bike I bought last year. It's suited to the mountainous regions of Holland and not the gentle slopes of round here, which I have to get off and walk! It does give me some satisfaction though when a lycra clad rider on an aerodynamic carbon framed bikes passes me though. "Oh ah!" " You try doing that on one of these?" As they whiz past.

My Raleigh Trent has a 48/22 as a low gear.

It's a single speed with a selection of overdrives!

 

[tyred]

It's dry, but very grey and uninspiring morning here.

Breakfast was served on a round plate today and no black pudding.

It's seems the modern driving trend in this town is to drive straight through pedestrian crossings with no intention of stopping whilst waving and mouthing and apology at the pedestrian you've made jump out of way.

Plans for today have yet to be determined.

 

[Gwylan]

I can't sleep. My brain won't switch off

Bit late now, but do the breathing exercises.

 

[Marchrider]

It's seems the modern driving trend in this town is to drive straight through pedestrian crossings with no intention of stopping whilst waving and mouthing and apology at the pedestrian you've made jump out of way.

Plans for today have yet to be determined.

that is kind generous and positive of you - I mostly wonder if they could be having another message (esp the ones in the audis and bmuu's

 

[Gwylan]

The Federal Weather Service had a warning on my phone this morning. Apparently there was a high risk of ice on surfaces, so I was especially careful cleaning the kitchen.

Should have put cones out and retreated to a safe area. With suitable safety equipment of course

 

[Gwylan]

I am watching the International Horse Show.

Now into the jump off. I do not usually follow the showjumping, but my Brother, Sister-in-law and their daughter often go to Olympia. So I thought I would watch some of the televised events. The common tators seem to realise that lots of people will watch it, while knowing nothing of the sport.

Worse than Cath in Midlife

 

[Jenkins]

Good morning from Suffolk where, to add to the grey, foggy dampness of the past few days, you can add extra coldness. Coffee has been had with an early second one being considered just to keep warm.
It's another day of very little to do other than get the food in for the weekend and possibly change the bedding. Bike cleaning has been postponed until the weather improves otherwise I'd be doing it on a daily basis at the moment.

 

[Jenkins]

It's the revised Black Bin Day today.. 👍

Thank you for the reminder - just checked and they've reverted back to normal (Monday) round here having missed last week's early collection due to Ch****mas.

 

[Andy in Germany]

In exciting bin news, the Rottenburg local authority sent us a Christmas card with a calendar showing the important events for the village, including bin collection days. For the last few months, I'd been watching to see when the neighbours took theirs out for emptying.

 

[cyberknight]

Did people have stronger legs in the past?
I was just thinking of my old bikes compared to modern ones. 5 speed with a large chainring. I'm amazed that an 80 year old was still riding a bike I bought last year. It's suited to the mountainous regions of Holland and not the gentle slopes of round here, which I have to get off and walk! It does give me some satisfaction though when a lycra clad rider on an aerodynamic carbon framed bikes passes me though. "Oh ah!" " You try doing that on one of these?" As they whiz past.

nope , they used to grind up hills or walk .Watch the old races compared to todays spinning top leg pros

 

[Andy in Germany]

Did people have stronger legs in the past?
I was just thinking of my old bikes compared to modern ones. 5 speed with a large chainring. I'm amazed that an 80 year old was still riding a bike I bought last year. It's suited to the mountainous regions of Holland and not the gentle slopes of round here, which I have to get off and walk! It does give me some satisfaction though when a lycra clad rider on an aerodynamic carbon framed bikes passes me though. "Oh ah!" " You try doing that on one of these?" As they whiz past.

My Grandpa used to ride from Sheffield to Manchester in his youth, often when his parents were taking the train. He did this on an old steel single speed...

 

[Mike_P]

Another sunny but cold and frosty car windows start. A Co-op trek completed so £2 off the next shop acquired.

 

[raleighnut]

you will have good strong legs with that - probably what my bike started with back in the 80s, we all must of had strong legs back then

39-32 my lowest now, probably 52-13 biggest, but never go there thee days

I did have when I put that gearing on, it was originally a 5 speed with a 50 and 14-25 on the back (as far as I remember) when I rebuilt it in the late 80's I fitted 'New 105' transmission and took it to a 12 speed.

nope , they used to grind up hills or walk

I originally come from Enderby which is pretty hilly and nearby is Croft hill with a good pub just over the crest in Croft (the Heathcote Arms) I could just about grind my way to the top of those, @pawl from Desford will probably know these.