tug benson
Survived the Tour O the borders 2013
- Location
- Alloa
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Robert Millar Sportive 22nd June 2013
- Thread starter Col5632
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tug benson
Survived the Tour O the borders 2013
- Location
- Alloa
At least when I do rides I have real excuses for not finishing them. Rain is not an excuse.... What are the men coming to in this country???????
edindave
Über Member
- Location
- Auld Reeker
Nice ride
Based upon last week's jaunt round Loch Katrine, I recommend midge repellent!
You missed the part where I didn't actually abandon my ride...
Anyway, I looked, but couldn't find your ride today?
tug benson
Survived the Tour O the borders 2013
- Location
- Alloa
Aye I know , I've done 70 mile on the bike since Saturday....it's rubbish, not to worry I should have everything fixed next week then it will be business as usualYou missed the part where I didn't actually abandon my ride...
Anyway, I looked, but couldn't find your ride today?
Well done Rasmus, i think you were mad setting out given the weather forecast. That's one of the problems with sportives - you've paid the entry fee so feel that you can't DNS.
I managed to get out this afternoon for a short 30 miler in between showers. I've hardly ridden this past 3 weeks due to a virus that i can't seem to shake off completely so it was hard going - lost a fair bit of fitness...
You won't need midge repellent for Loch Katrine (just don't stop!) BTW the "Wee Blether" tearoom at Stronalachar is a good cafe.
I managed to get out this afternoon for a short 30 miler in between showers. I've hardly ridden this past 3 weeks due to a virus that i can't seem to shake off completely so it was hard going - lost a fair bit of fitness...
You won't need midge repellent for Loch Katrine (just don't stop!) BTW the "Wee Blether" tearoom at Stronalachar is a good cafe.
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Col5632
Guru
- Location
- Cowdenbeath
My shoes are still drying after my ride yesterday, should never have left the house without over shoes 
My shoes are still drying after my ride yesterday, should never have left the house without over shoes
You can't win...
I went out with overshoes and longs on Sat and missed the showers but my feet/legs were boiling!
Yesterday i went out for an hour so thought it was safe to leave them off - luckily the rain came on just as i returned. Could do to get a pair of light ones that can go in a pocket if such things are made?
Good dry forecast for the week ahead. Hurrah!
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Col5632
Guru
- Location
- Cowdenbeath
I done the same last sat and it never rained once, i had shorts on too but least it was warm enough for them
Yeah overshoes that could fit in your pcoket would be awesome
ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
- Location
- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
I've got some. They don't keep my feet dry, but they do stop the windchill on my wet feet, which makes a big difference to comfort levels.Yeah overshoes that could fit in your pcoket would be awesome
Colin they sound ideal. Can you provide more detail on brand etc...
I was out today and although it was dry there was a cool headwind and i felt my feet chilled.
ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
- Location
- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
Mine were made by Shimano. I've had them a long time and couldn't find any exactly the same, but this is the kind of thing I am talking about.
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Col5632
Guru
- Location
- Cowdenbeath
Ah so they are basically just to keep your feet warm but not really dry if the rain comes on, still look pretty decent though
ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
- Location
- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
The overshoes that I have are open at the back so your feet don't get full protection from the elements, but they are great for reducing windchill which is usually what makes your feet cold.Ah so they are basically just to keep your feet warm but not really dry if the rain comes on, still look pretty decent though
They are so thin and lightweight that I could roll them up and put them in a pocket, but I can't remember ever doing that.
They are unobtrusive and are not insulated so it is easy to forget you have them on. The only time that you would really have to remove them is on very hot days if your feet were overheating and you needed them to get a cooling breeze.
