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fivepence

fivepence

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Stoke-on-Trent
Just a shortie through a few hills after work this evening , get the climbing challenge under way. Hopefully will have time to extend it further tomorrow night . Just noticed also gone through my total distance for 2013 (though I only started in the summer ) today also.

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Mr_K_Dilkington

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Did my first time trial at hillingdon circuit today. 10.4 miles in 28.52. Was hoping for a minimum of 27.30 really, so a little disappointed with the time. I think I did the best I could though - I did a hilly 80 mile ride on Monday into the Surrey Hills which probably wasn't the best preparation for it, plus rode to work and back before the event (24 miles in all) and there was also a ridiculously strong wind blowing across one section of the track and really slowing me down on the long back straight. I'm doing it again in a couple of weeks and will make sure to be better rested and hopefully the wind won't be quite as strong! Might even look into getting some clip on aero bars for the road bike to give myself some additional speed!
 
puffinbilly

puffinbilly

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Where is everyone today? Think @Mo1959 probably climbing Everest, @Nigelnaturist either putting in major miles changing bits on the bike I've yet to find!
Just been for a quick 20 mile loop on the hybrid - changed the tyres from some 28s to 23s that I had lying around - suddenly some of the climbs seem a lot easier and speeds on the flat much quicker. Only changed because the 28s were more than a little worn - is it just my imagination or should 23s make that much difference? I ride a road bike as well with 'skinny' tyres but the difference they've made to the hybrid is night and day - just a little worried that the 23s will stand up to some of the rougher terrain.
 
Nigelnaturist

Nigelnaturist

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Pontefract
puffinbilly said:
Where is everyone today? Think @Mo1959 probably climbing Everest, @Nigelnaturist either putting in major miles changing bits on the bike I've yet to find!
Just been for a quick 20 mile loop on the hybrid - changed the tyres from some 28s to 23s that I had lying around - suddenly some of the climbs seem a lot easier and speeds on the flat much quicker. Only changed because the 28s were more than a little worn - is it just my imagination or should 23s make that much difference? I ride a road bike as well with 'skinny' tyres but the difference they've made to the hybrid is night and day - just a little worried that the 23s will stand up to some of the rougher terrain.
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Knocking about, been working on the database, waiting to see if the O.H. wants me to do an errand run for her, I run on 23c only thing I have really suffered from on the RS10's was a fractured rim ( and one broke spoke) in nearly 7,000 miles, so unless your carry sheds loads of stuff you will be fine on them.
Besides I don't do the mileage I did last year, prefer messing about with them these days.
 
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Mo1959

Mo1959

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Perthshire,Scotland
puffinbilly said:
Where is everyone today? Think @Mo1959 probably climbing Everest, @Nigelnaturist either putting in major miles changing bits on the bike I've yet to find!
Just been for a quick 20 mile loop on the hybrid - changed the tyres from some 28s to 23s that I had lying around - suddenly some of the climbs seem a lot easier and speeds on the flat much quicker. Only changed because the 28s were more than a little worn - is it just my imagination or should 23s make that much difference? I ride a road bike as well with 'skinny' tyres but the difference they've made to the hybrid is night and day - just a little worried that the 23s will stand up to some of the rougher terrain.
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Didn't quite make Everest, just Glendevon/Dunning Glen :laugh:

I noticed a big difference in my Specialized Hybrid when I replaced the stock 28C tyres with Vredestein Fortezza Tricomps in 23C. Seem plenty tough enough too.
 
Phoenix Lincs

Phoenix Lincs

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Sleaford, Lincs
Newby no-progress :sad:

Had an early start this morning so had no time to cycle before work, then had a cancellation meaning I have time to cycle this evening BUT it is absolutely hammering down. Should I A. 'person' up and go out, B. get the turbo and bike set up in the garage, or C keep faffing about indoors?
 
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SatNavSaysStraightOn

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Phoenix Lincs said:
Newby no-progress :sad:

Had an early start this morning so had no time to cycle before work, then had a cancellation meaning I have time to cycle this evening BUT it is absolutely hammering down. Should I A. 'person' up and go out, B. get the turbo and bike set up in the garage, or C keep faffing about indoors?
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look at the rain radar and decide from that! www.raintoday.co.uk

Edit: it shows what has happened - not what to expect... you have to guess but it can be quite useful!
 
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BrynCP

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Hull
My new bike was ready to pick up Tuesday but work meant I couldn't. I picked it up Wednesday and it was raining. And tonight it's raining even more:cursing: I just want to go have a ride and start adjusting to a road bike!
 
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