Nomadski
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The problem with being away for a few days is you get so many posts to comment on!
@Phoenix Lincs - I thought after the first time it would be automatic but looks like you have to link Garmin every time to autosync, you do it here - http://www.garminsync.com/ Seems kind of pointless really given how easy it is to upload to Strava, and you already have Garmin connected to upload to Garmin anyway...
@SpokeyDokey - Sorry to hear about your incident, glad your ok for the most part, even though a few scratches and bruises can burn like hell. Not been a good week with Boybiker and now you.
@ItsSteveLovell, @Reece, @Mo1959, @Supersuperleeds - Great rides, especially with a cold Steve, amazing average there Reece, I don't ever seem to get enough pull to notice much difference with people, but I don't think Ive cracked the theory yet, not confident enough to be tyre to tyre. Mo, I want to see white kangeroos! Congrats on the Cat climb Chris C, feels great when a target comes in.
@deadpool7 - Happy Birthday!
@NealM - Well done on the mileage, I changed from fairly cheap gloves to fairly expensive one (well they were £29) and I didn't notice any real change in pins and needles I get often, having said that I haven't yet changed the velcro tightness of the new gloves, maybe they were on a little tight.. I personally think its something to do with the bike geometry myself, which a planned bike fit will sort Im sure. Great pic, amazing what a bit of blue sky will do to the scenery!
@stevey - Really am working on the missus to try a bit of cycling, but shes the nervous sort that doesnt like doing much out of her comfort zone, so just have to show her how much fun I'm having and hope she gives in and joins me for a ride or two.
@ThinAir - Good luck with your journey, Im sure if you do it and enjoy it enough those pounds will come off easily over time. Look forward to seeing your rides, this is a Beginners thread after all so don't be worried anyone will be looking down at your own achievements, you might even get a few helpful pointers along the way.
@Supersuperleeds - Re metric ton - NO!
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@BrianEvesham - great to hear about your new role as Family Draft Horse! Must be fun though taking the kids out and sharing the moment.
@philinmerthyr - Scary stuff. I had a moment doing 40.1mph but not a puncture, I would have shrieked like Ned Flanders.
@Phoenix Lincs - I thought after the first time it would be automatic but looks like you have to link Garmin every time to autosync, you do it here - http://www.garminsync.com/ Seems kind of pointless really given how easy it is to upload to Strava, and you already have Garmin connected to upload to Garmin anyway...
@SpokeyDokey - Sorry to hear about your incident, glad your ok for the most part, even though a few scratches and bruises can burn like hell. Not been a good week with Boybiker and now you.
@ItsSteveLovell, @Reece, @Mo1959, @Supersuperleeds - Great rides, especially with a cold Steve, amazing average there Reece, I don't ever seem to get enough pull to notice much difference with people, but I don't think Ive cracked the theory yet, not confident enough to be tyre to tyre. Mo, I want to see white kangeroos! Congrats on the Cat climb Chris C, feels great when a target comes in.
@deadpool7 - Happy Birthday!
@NealM - Well done on the mileage, I changed from fairly cheap gloves to fairly expensive one (well they were £29) and I didn't notice any real change in pins and needles I get often, having said that I haven't yet changed the velcro tightness of the new gloves, maybe they were on a little tight.. I personally think its something to do with the bike geometry myself, which a planned bike fit will sort Im sure. Great pic, amazing what a bit of blue sky will do to the scenery!
@stevey - Really am working on the missus to try a bit of cycling, but shes the nervous sort that doesnt like doing much out of her comfort zone, so just have to show her how much fun I'm having and hope she gives in and joins me for a ride or two.
@ThinAir - Good luck with your journey, Im sure if you do it and enjoy it enough those pounds will come off easily over time. Look forward to seeing your rides, this is a Beginners thread after all so don't be worried anyone will be looking down at your own achievements, you might even get a few helpful pointers along the way.
@Supersuperleeds - Re metric ton - NO!
EDIT - Missed a couple -
@BrianEvesham - great to hear about your new role as Family Draft Horse! Must be fun though taking the kids out and sharing the moment.
@philinmerthyr - Scary stuff. I had a moment doing 40.1mph but not a puncture, I would have shrieked like Ned Flanders.
. So I've always stayed away from the back brake. However I've read that you should use both brake and that the front should be used more. So there's me going down this hill trying to use both while being paranoid of repeating what I did as a kid while worrying that I was going to overheat them and go in the bushes at the bottom of the road 
