Show us your.......newbie progress! [4 Sep 2012 - 4 Oct 2014]

[davdandy]

Argh,man flu.Its the worst isn't it.Women just don't understand.

 

[morrisman]

Argh,man flu.Its the worst isn't it.Women just don't understand.

http://manflu.info/factvfiction/factvfiction.htm

 

[MattMM]

So, back to normal weather for the West of Scotland, wet and windy. Took advantage of waking early to get out just after 7, very quiet. Strong headwinds meant relatively poor speeds (although 6 months ago I'd have bit your arm off for nearly 13mph) and was odd getting drenched again after being used to good weather. As the Rules say :

"Rule #9. // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
Fair-weather riding is a luxury reserved for Sunday afternoons and wide boulevards. Those who ride in foul weather – be it cold, wet, or inordinately hot – are members of a special club of riders who, on the morning of a big ride, pull back the curtain to check the weather and, upon seeing rain falling from the skies, allow a wry smile to spread across their face. This is a rider who loves the work."

http://www.strava.com/activities/145237574

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Out of my last 27 rides 13 have had some rain, 3 in temps over 20C and thats since the 7th of May avg wind sp 8.6mph max (with out gusts) 20mph. coldest temp I have a record for riding in is -2.2C max temp 29C max wind speed 30mph

So do I qualify for Rule No.9

I do need to change the BB to do the change to a smaller chainset size and move the FD down a touch but as I want to get an 18th and 20th sprocket it will have to wait.

 

[MattMM]

@Nigelnaturist 100% dude. The Velominati are known as the Keepers of the Cog, so you must qualify on your gearing exploits alone mate.... 'Nigel the Keeper of the Cog' has a nice ring to it no?

 

[welsh dragon]

Argh,man flu.Its the worst isn't it.Women just don't understand.

Obviously.. . Get a grip man. Anyway, its pouring down with rain here and has been all night.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

@Nigelnaturist 100% dude. The Velominati are known as the Keepers of the Cog, so you must qualify on your gearing exploits alone mate.... 'Nigel the Keeper of the Cog' has a nice ring to it no?

 

[AndyPeace]

My day is getting worse, not only am I ill, but it turns out that St John's Cycling Club* have rerouted a TT... using my 10mile training segment. I've gone from KOM to 15th. I may need a tad more effort to reclaim it too. My best time : 31:35 ; new KOM by Martain Lines 23:47. I shall console myself with the knowledge that 2 of the riders didn't beat my time and that most if not all were on TT bikes. Dam their super fitness, commitment and swanky wheels!

 

[Mo1959]

@Nigelnaturist 100% dude. The Velominati are known as the Keepers of the Cog, so you must qualify on your gearing exploits alone mate.... 'Nigel the Keeper of the Cog' has a nice ring to it no?

"Nigel, Swapper of the Cog" more like it!

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Obviously.. . Get a grip man. Anyway, its pouring down with rain here and has been all night.

See previous post. When I am ill I AM ill, usually end up in hospital, mind you 95% of them are usually self inflicted.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Do pros not use different ratios depending on what they will be riding on/up

 

[welsh dragon]

See previous post. When I am ill I AM ill, usually end up in hospital, mind you 95% of them are usually self inflicted.

Not getting at you nigel. i know some people do become really ill. Only laughing at those with a cold

 

[MattMM]

My day is getting worse, not only am I ill, but it turns out that St John's Cycling Club* have rerouted a TT... using my 10mile training segment. I've gone from KOM to 15th. I may need a tad more effort to reclaim it too. My best time : 31:35 ; new KOM by Martain Lines 23:47. I shall console myself with the knowledge that 2 of the riders didn't beat my time and that most if not all were on TT bikes. Dam their super fitness, commitment and swanky wheels!

What you need to do is call on Mr H...


View: http://youtu.be/x5b6-UAPvpg

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Not getting at you nigel. i know some people do become really ill. Only laughing at those with a cold

Sorry I was refering to the rain

 

[AndyPeace]

What you need to do is call on Mr H...


View: http://youtu.be/x5b6-UAPvpg

No need I'll get their one day...I'm not sure about Martin, but the man who took 2nd place (Simon Wixs) is in the 50yrs+ category...knocking out a 25mph avg. So I have a decade to beat his time I have often thought of joining this club (it's the most local to me) but am unsure if I'd be currently be fast enough to keep up with their club runs...they advertise a min speed 17mph/50miles; though they do a second ride at an easier pace of 15mph.