Mo1959
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Supposed to be a bit like a sort of thick, sweet sherry isn't it? Sounds disgusting.
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themosquitoking
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I've never tried it but i believe it's herby and not like the car but more like a sausage with green flecks in it that you hope and pray count as one of your five a day.
Exile
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So, in a (possible unsuccessful) attempt to get away from the madness* this thread seems to be degenerating into me and t'other half went out for a ride. In the dark. Nobody died or was maimed, even slightly! That's got to count for something, right? 
6.6 miles in just under 50 minutes (Strava Link, pseudonym ahead!
), not too shabby for a gently ride around in the damp, dark night. OH peeled off about 4.25 miles in, but I can't begrudge him that, he was getting the chippy supper in (which he was just plating up when I got back, talk about timing!). He did manage to get up a bit of a hill that's been causing him problems, which was nice to see. Glad he's making some progress with the bike, especially since he has less time to ride than I do.
Hit a few segments on the way, upgraded my 7th out of 7 to a 6th out of 7, knocking over ten seconds off my time in the process. Impressed would be an big understatement. I'm also getting rather good at timing my arrival at traffic lights so I'm able to stop and wait for little more than two seconds before they turn green
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*I'm just upset I wasn't here in time to join in, really
6.6 miles in just under 50 minutes (Strava Link, pseudonym ahead!
), not too shabby for a gently ride around in the damp, dark night. OH peeled off about 4.25 miles in, but I can't begrudge him that, he was getting the chippy supper in (which he was just plating up when I got back, talk about timing!). He did manage to get up a bit of a hill that's been causing him problems, which was nice to see. Glad he's making some progress with the bike, especially since he has less time to ride than I do.Hit a few segments on the way, upgraded my 7th out of 7 to a 6th out of 7, knocking over ten seconds off my time in the process. Impressed would be an big understatement. I'm also getting rather good at timing my arrival at traffic lights so I'm able to stop and wait for little more than two seconds before they turn green
.*I'm just upset I wasn't here in time to join in, really
Nigelnaturist
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This is the time to take a quick drink.So, in a (possible unsuccessful) attempt to get away from the madness* this thread seems to be degenerating into me and t'other half went out for a ride. In the dark. Nobody died or was maimed, even slightly! That's got to count for something, right?
Hit a few segments on the way, upgraded my 7th out of 7 to a 6th out of 7, knocking over ten seconds off my time in the process. Impressed would be an big understatement. I'm also getting rather good at timing my arrival at traffic lights so I'm able to stop and wait for little more than two seconds before they turn green
*I'm just upset I wasn't here in time to join in, really
Madness who's mad.
themosquitoking
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Traffic lights turn green either just as i have unclipped and put my foot down or two seconds after i have lifted my bottle from my cage depending on whichever is funnier at the time.
Nigelnaturist
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Ditto, still take the drink though
Exile
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I'm still struggling to manage my rehydration during a ride, switching subconsciously between guzzling a litre of water in the first hour of a ride, and not drinking anything until I stop. I think drinking at lights might help find that elusive happy medium I need.
And aren't we all a bit mad? Choosing to go out on a collection of tubes welded/formed into some sort of ridable construct, in all weathers, for miles at a time, up hills, along riverbanks, through winding country lanes, to do the weeks shop, or go to work, or get to appointments or even, sometimes, just for the fun of it. Madness, they say, is in the eye of the beholder, and right now I have lots of the yellow and black striped things in my hands!
RWright
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On a section I ride quite often there is a stop light at an intersection where the nearest fire station to my house is located. That light is so weird and good at catching me that I started to look inside the fire station to see if one of the firemen was using the fire station's stop light control and was giving me a hard time with it. I didn't see any of them standing around laughing so it must just be bad luck.
I've found myself wondering whether my bike needs some sort of adjustment lately. It almost feels like their is some sort of resistance present although my avg speed has remained pretty much the same on my rides. It may just be me imagining it.
I've checked the brakes aren't rubbing. The tyres feel firm enough although I will check the pressure properly later.
Is there anything else I should look for?
I know nothing about bikes btw so simple terms only please!!!!
Ta
On a side note as I ride early mornings before I go to work I sometimes find it a struggle when the alarm goes off at 5 or 530 to motivate myself to get out and do it, but once I'm out and over the first mile or 2 I love it.
Have now lost 2.5 stone in just under 3 months thru cycling and a complete change in diet so to see my efforts rewarded is a great motivating factor.
On the downside my wardrobe is now bereft of clothes and i have barely anything to wear!!
Keep up the good work everyone
I've checked the brakes aren't rubbing. The tyres feel firm enough although I will check the pressure properly later.
Is there anything else I should look for?
I know nothing about bikes btw so simple terms only please!!!!
Ta
On a side note as I ride early mornings before I go to work I sometimes find it a struggle when the alarm goes off at 5 or 530 to motivate myself to get out and do it, but once I'm out and over the first mile or 2 I love it.
Have now lost 2.5 stone in just under 3 months thru cycling and a complete change in diet so to see my efforts rewarded is a great motivating factor.
On the downside my wardrobe is now bereft of clothes and i have barely anything to wear!!
Keep up the good work everyone
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
It is definitley a man thing. Especially when they start saying its not about the width, its about the quality. Men always say that when they may be lacking. I am with you around the block sounds good. Us women dont feel the need to brag like you men do...
Nigelnaturist
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I never brag I just do.It is definitley a man thing. Especially when they start saying its not about the width, its about the quality. Men always say that when they may be lacking. I am with you around the block sounds good. Us women dont feel the need to brag like you men do...
and I never mentioned anything about length or width, just distance.
themosquitoking
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On a section I ride quite often there is a stop light at an intersection where the nearest fire station to my house is located. That light is so weird and good at catching me that I started to look inside the fire station to see if one of the firemen was using the fire station's stop light control and was giving me a hard time with it. I didn't see any of them standing around laughing so it must just be bad luck.
That does sound like exactly the sort of thing firemen would do.
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
Just as bad
Supersuperleeds
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No rain this morning so went for a quick spin.
http://www.strava.com/activities/77062316
And yes I did go round the block to make sure the mileage ticked over the whole number
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
Please shoot me now to put me out of my misery
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