Tea? (Part 2)

[ScotiaLass]

I'm baaaack!!!!
Will be posting in Todays Ride thread shortly, with some pics.
For now I'm thawing out - still can't feel my thighs!

 

[ColinJ]

For now I'm thawing out - still can't feel my thighs!

I have a pair of heavy-duty winter cycling tights that prevent that problem. The front of each leg is fully waterproof and windproof. The back of each leg is a more breathable material. I wear a pair of bibshorts under them for padding and extra insulation.

The only problem is that water runs down them into my overshoes and then my shoes. I think I should cut the stirrups off and try to stretch the tights over the overshoes instead of tucking them inside.

A simpler answer to cold thighs might be to wear a pair of Rainlegs?

 

[ScotiaLass]

I have a pair of heavy-duty winter cycling tights that prevent that problem. The front of each leg is fully waterproof and windproof. The back of each leg is a more breathable material. I wear a pair of bibshorts under them for padding and extra insulation.

The only problem is that water runs down them into my overshoes and then my shoes. I think I should cut the stirrups off and try to stretch the tights over the overshoes instead of tucking them inside.

A simpler answer to cold thighs might be to wear a pair of Rainlegs?

I'm going to buy a winter pair this week....I only have one long pair (and a short pair) so I need more anyway.
I've asked Santa for some nice gloves too

 

[the_mikey]

Juat bought some wind proof winter gloves, they're the best cycling gloves I've ever had!

 

[ScotiaLass]

Juat bought some wind proof winter gloves, they're the best cycling gloves I've ever had!

If my hands and feet are warm I can cope with just about anything else!

 

[ScotiaLass]

I'm off for a warming cuppa and an early lunch - a baked potato with some left over chicken tikka masala that I made last night, yummy!

 

[Puddles]

Squidge has finished the names on a 4 generation family tree just his pedigree no siblings n stuff... Currently writing about his Great Grandfather

Crumbles made

Lunch is waiting for small people to stuff themselves with then it shall be feed cat, check new freezer and zoom off to friends house for Sunday roast and lully company!

 

[rbreid]

Juat bought some wind proof winter gloves, they're the best cycling gloves I've ever had!

What gloves did you get? On the lookout myself

 

[the_mikey]

What gloves did you get? On the lookout myself

I have a pair of Northwave Windout 4 Pro Winter Gloves, although I just wear some normal thick fleece gloves when I'm riding the folding bike

 

[Lullabelle]

Leicester market was lovely today, arts and crafts and food stalls from around the globe, local producers, hog roast (yummy lunch) a gospel choir singing Christmas carols, delightful. We have done some Xmas shopping, yes it is early even for us but we are going to be so busy between now and then so we decided to do some today whilst we have the time, didn't get everything but we made a good start.

 

[rbreid]

Old gits on old bikes club kudos rules:
Kudos rating = Age of rider + age of bike

Points are forfeited for the following sins:
No m'guards -10
Index gears(unless Sturmey Archer) - 50
Clipless pedals -20
Plastic saddle -15
Any titanium/carbon parts -50
Titanium/carbon/alu frame or forks -80
Lycra -25
Hidden cables -15
Quick releases -10
Shitmano stuff -50
Electric shifting..........Just go home now! -5,000
Toe clip overlap -3,000
Non cup and cone bearings -100
Arriving anywhere first -1,000

Points can be gained for the following:
27" wheels + 25
Leather Saddle +20
Toe clips and straps(must be leather straps and steel toeclips) +15
Proper saddlebag, canvas and leather +25
Downtube shifters +15
Large flange hubs +40
Arriving somewhere last +500
Wingnuts to retain axles +80

Highest scorer must never ever no never be asked to contribute towards cake and coffee costs. Lowest scorer to make up any shortfall.

Infringement of the following will result in Dishonorary Discharge from The Grand Old Fellowship of Old Gits (GOFOG)
No energy drinks
No going faster than the current "Kudos King"
No asking for help to repair a puncture (+25 points however for stuffing tyre with grass and continuing)
No stabilisers (Unless current "Kudos King" has permitted their temporary use)
Leaving cake or coffee unfinished
Planning a route with no cafe stop
Not turning up for a ride (unless rigor mortis has set in, in which case leaving your bikes/parts and contents of workshop to current "Kudos King will be assumed)

So fellow tea drinkers what is your Kudos Rating

 

[classic33]

How long can you keep it up for though. Thats the question.

Please, this is a family friendly forum!

 

[rbreid]

Hi @classic33 How are you today?

 

[classic33]

Old gits on old bikes club kudos rules:
Kudos rating = Age of rider + age of bike

Points are forfeited for the following sins:
No m'guards -10
Index gears(unless Sturmey Archer) - 50
Clipless pedals -20
Plastic saddle -15
Any titanium/carbon parts -50
Titanium/carbon/alu frame or forks -80
Lycra -25
Hidden cables -15
Quick releases -10
s***mano stuff -50
Electric shifting..........Just go home now! -5,000
Toe clip overlap -3,000
Non cup and cone bearings -100
Arriving anywhere first -1,000

Points can be gained for the following:
27" wheels + 25
Leather Saddle +20
Toe clips and straps(must be leather straps and steel toeclips) +15
Proper saddlebag, canvas and leather +25
Downtube shifters +15
Large flange hubs +40
Arriving somewhere last +500
Wingnuts to retain axles +80

Highest scorer must never ever no never be asked to contribute towards cake and coffee costs. Lowest scorer to make up any shortfall.

Infringement of the following will result in Dishonorary Discharge from The Grand Old Fellowship of Old Gits (GOFOG)
No energy drinks
No going faster than the current "Kudos King"
No asking for help to repair a puncture (+25 points however for stuffing tyre with grass and continuing)
No stabilisers (Unless current "Kudos King" has permitted their temporary use)
Leaving cake or coffee unfinished
Planning a route with no cafe stop
Not turning up for a ride (unless rigor mortis has set in, in which case leaving your bikes/parts and contents of workshop to current "Kudos King will be assumed)

So fellow tea drinkers what is your Kudos Rating

277

 

[classic33]

Hi @classic33 How are you today?

Sore would be a slight understatement. I've done half marathons with no prior training & never felt like these leave me.
Another whilst asleep hasn't helped either.