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[Nigelnaturist]

RS11's RS10 replacements, almost the same thing, except its not as big a crack, I do need to confirm as it is so faint at the moment, but it starts at a spoke nipple, and the wheel seems more out of true than normal, (catching the mudguard where it hasn't been doing, I though it just excessive mud), I have seen them (R500/1's ) at good prices best I have seen is £50 at plent-x, but I suspect they will have gone even though they show 4 in stock, my wheels still have a warranty, but as I put a dent in the rim I am not fully sure how this would effect it, when I got the replacement wheels, (again planet-x) said a new two year warranty this was March last year.

 

[SpaCyclist]

Sorry to hear about the problems some people are having at the moment.

I managed to get out this morning - 33 miles - which is my longest ride so far this year. The first part of the ride was pretty flat, but there were some modest hills in the second half - nothing too steep! I am quite pleased, as I am almost half way to my target of 73 miles for the great Yorkshire Bike Ride on 6 June. It was quite warm if a little breezy when I was out. Unfortunately that may be my only ride for this week due to poor weather forecasts and work commitments.

You can see the ride here: https://www.strava.com/activities/256591800.

 

[Stonechat]

Sorry @Stonechat, @SatNavSaysStraightOn, & @stevey ( I think you lot had better change screen names as they all start with S, anyone else notice that one), I know your all having a naff time at the moment, but I am pretty well peeved off, need to get more new wheels (I think), what looks like a slight crack in the rear rim, like last year, these haven't done as far either, doubt they have done 6,000 miles.

Almost puts me off getting new wheels
Anyway if I get anything it will be a turbo
Just hoping Mrs S will feel OK for me to do an outing on Sunday
She is really OK but see how she feels

 

[Nigelnaturist]

Almost puts me off getting new wheels
Anyway if I get anything it will be a turbo
Just hoping Mrs S will feel OK for me to do an outing on Sunday
She is really OK but see how she feels

Its probably just my maintenance, mind you the guy at a local bike repair place, its not a shop but a guy that repairs bikes/builds wheels, has indicated that the spokes could be over tight, though not much, and that I really do punish my wheels somewhat with the mileage, never thought of it that way.
Hope you get to go out.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Its probably just my maintenance, mind you the guy at a local bike repair place, its not a shop but a guy that repairs bikes/builds wheels, has indicated that the spokes could be over tight, though not much, and that I really do punish my wheels somewhat with the mileage, never thought of it that way.
Hope you get to go out.

You should consider some hand built wheels. Will be more expensive than off the shelf, but will last a lot longer. I paid around £180 each for the two sets I've had built by my lbs.

 

[Justinslow]

As hoped, managed to get out this morning
https://www.strava.com/activities/257826150
Felt ok until the last 15 miles where by I had nothing left!
Overall a nice ride and I managed to pretty much ignore strava for the whole journey not worrying about segments etc. was pretty happy I could do over 50 miles without much recent time in the saddle, although I do "hurt" a bit, particularly in the nether regions. To me, it goes to show the turbo doesn't come close to replicating "real" rides - who sits on a turbo for over 3 hours? (For me the turbo just keeps me vaguely bike ready)

 

[Nomadski]

Went out with @themosquitoking for a planned pootle to Box Hill on a very chilly day. Went a very wonky route to try and minimise hills, and what with Saturday traffic made very heavy work of not a great deal of miles. Decided to do the indoor cafe at Ewell before Box Hill as the day was really not Box Hill Cafe friendly! After tea (and beans on toast) headed off to the main event, but found I was leaving my riding partner behind (unusually) at pretty much every hill. As he didnt seem to have much in his legs, we detoured back on ourselves, sat in more traffic, and headed home.

Was still good to get out, and got some miles under us, even if it was at a very slow pace. Also makes February my most active month since September, with 3 rides, which is nice.

https://app.strava.com/activities/257909544


Hope your year gets better @Stonechat, @stevey & @SatNavSaysStraightOn.

 

[Leescfc79]

Last 2 years I've done the 40 miles 'No Excuses' sportive, this year decided to go for the 80 miler.

With very little training got around ok but my friend had to give up at 55 miles as he felt terrible which was a shame as he's usually much fitter than me but a mixture of him struggling and the strong wind meant we only averaged about 10mph for about 20 miles in the middle.

Made up a bit of speed to average 12.6 so pretty slow but still happy to get 80 miles under my belt on a cold, windy day in February.

http://app.strava.com/activities/257906579

 

[Justinslow]

Last 2 years I've done the 40 miles 'No Excuses' sportive, this year decided to go for the 80 miler.

With very little training got around ok but my friend had to give up at 55 miles as he felt terrible which was a shame as he's usually much fitter than me but a mixture of him struggling and the strong wind meant we only averaged about 10mph for about 20 miles in the middle.

Made up a bit of speed to average 12.6 so pretty slow but still happy to get 80 miles under my belt on a cold, windy day in February.

http://app.strava.com/activities/257906579

Did you do much training leading up to the ride? I find on these higher mileage rides you realy have to put the miles in beforehand or you are gonna struggle, perhaps your mate hadn't quite done enough! I couldn't have done much more today as I was spent but my route dictated that I had to keep going to get home! I was down to the inner ring and the largest rear crawling up hills in the last 10 miles of my ride as my legs just had nothing left.

 

[themosquitoking]

Went out with @themosquitoking for a planned pootle to Box Hill on a very chilly day. Went a very wonky route to try and minimise hills, and what with Saturday traffic made very heavy work of not a great deal of miles. Decided to do the indoor cafe at Ewell before Box Hill as the day was really not Box Hill Cafe friendly! After tea (and beans on toast) headed off to the main event, but found I was leaving my riding partner behind (unusually) at pretty much every hill. As he didnt seem to have much in his legs, we detoured back on ourselves, sat in more traffic, and headed home.

Was still good to get out, and got some miles under us, even if it was at a very slow pace. Also makes February my most active month since September, with 3 rides, which is nice.
, and i'm still getting used to them.

https://app.strava.com/activities/257909544


Hope your year gets better @Stonechat, @stevey & @SatNavSaysStraightOn.

I was rubbish, i'm really sorry. I ended up with someone elses legs last saturday night, something i'm still not sure you weren't responsible for and i'm still getting used to them. I'm assuming, after todays ride, that i didn't get the legs of Froome or Quintana.

 

[Mo1959]

I was rubbish, i'm really sorry. I ended up with someone elses legs last saturday night, something i'm still not sure you weren't responsible for and i'm still getting used to them. I'm assuming, after todays ride, that i didn't get the legs of Froome or Quintana.

Maybe you got mine. I've been feeling really heavy legged for a couple of weeks now. Making exercising hard work.

Had thought about a wee run this morning as it was freezing overnight but it is now lightly snowing. Got a cheek to call it a run.........more a gentle shuffle!

 

[Leescfc79]

Did you do much training leading up to the ride? I find on these higher mileage rides you realy have to put the miles in beforehand or you are gonna struggle, perhaps your mate hadn't quite done enough! I couldn't have done much more today as I was spent but my route dictated that I had to keep going to get home! I was down to the inner ring and the largest rear crawling up hills in the last 10 miles of my ride as my legs just had nothing left.

This year I've done 1 40 miler, 3 rides of around 20 miles and a couple of MTB rides. I've also done a bit of turbo riding so nowhere near enough training, to be honest though due to the slow pace I felt fine and could've gone further just had the aches of not being on a bike for that long (sore lower back/shoulders).

My mate did exactly the same level of training as me minus the turbo (not enough!!!)

 

[Stonechat]

Managed to get out for first proper roide since Mrs S came home from hospital
Not long, and even then missed a loop so cut off 3.5 miles

Went through Datchet to Windsor and back through the park, down through Vrginia Waters to Chertsey and back Feels good to be out
29.12 miles at 15.4 mph
866 feet climbed
and back in time to get a light lunch ready

https://www.strava.com/activities/258312692

Edit
Even a pr on a very frequently ridden segment along the river, can't remember going that hard

 

[SpokeyDokey]

Today - got up super early to get out on 30-miler but...

...rain-sleet-snow-unusual combinations of all three, has set in.

Demotivated again.

 

[Big_Dave]

Today - got up super early to get out on 30-miler but...

...rain-sleet-snow-unusual combinations of all three, has set in.

Demotivated again.

If it makes you feel any better it's hammering it down here with rain/sleet

Yesterday was the first day I was well enough to get out just for a short mtb ride, I've had 11 days off the bike and it felt like months little bit behind on my personal monthly mileage challenge but not too worried still I've got 10 months left to catch up .