The Retirement Thread
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Mo1959
Legendary Member
- Location
- Perthshire,Scotland
Sadly it's picking up here already. Not sure my legs are up to pushing into it at any point. They feel like they are permanently full of lactic acid and start to burn as soon as I hit a gradient or a headwind. Kind of spoils the fun a bit.
Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- Suburban Poshshire
Very frostypops here early this morning, but once the sun popped up things warmed up very quickly.
numbnuts
Legendary Member
- Location
- Gone over the hill and far away
Angleza4k will be great without so much traffic. Enjoy.Good morning. A beautiful day has dawned, bright, sunny, not a breath of wind but only 4C.
I've two new routes in mind. The first is a variation on one of my favourites - Edgworth loop - but adding in Pickup Bank. I've only ridden down this climb, going up looks brutal - 43 miles, 3900 feet. The second - Anglezarke Hills - is very local and includes a couple of good local climbs - 39/2650.
Decisions, decisions. Riding with a friend todayI may let her decide. Edgworth is a mutual favourite and Anglezarke Hills includes a segment she is keen to ride as her boyfriend just got the KOM.
You gave me palpitations then.... dont do that.
Good morning squadron. Late on parade today sorry.
Nipped to Aldi at 0730. Blimey, I had to scrape the ice off the windscreen. 45 minutes later and it became a lovely day.
Will deliver food to the aunty** then me and MrsD will get our walk in.
**it can be a pain but she is so appreciative for anything we do for her that I cannot begrudge her.
Ohh....I got a phone call last night asking me to play golf next Wednesday. Very strict distancing, maximum of 2 players per group, allocated tee times and club house closed. I had said I wont bother but as the guy phoned me I decided to give it a go.
I also got essentials for me from Aldi...like whisky
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Nipped to Aldi at 0730. Blimey, I had to scrape the ice off the windscreen. 45 minutes later and it became a lovely day.
Will deliver food to the aunty** then me and MrsD will get our walk in.
**it can be a pain but she is so appreciative for anything we do for her that I cannot begrudge her.
Ohh....I got a phone call last night asking me to play golf next Wednesday. Very strict distancing, maximum of 2 players per group, allocated tee times and club house closed. I had said I wont bother but as the guy phoned me I decided to give it a go.
I also got essentials for me from Aldi...like whisky
.
IaninSheffield
Veteran
- Location
- Sheffield, UK
Sounds like a rest day or two is called for?Sadly it's picking up here already. Not sure my legs are up to pushing into it at any point. They feel like they are permanently full of lactic acid and start to burn as soon as I hit a gradient or a headwind. Kind of spoils the fun a bit.
GM
Legendary Member
- Location
- North of the river
Morning all... A pleasant day here, so out for a ride later and venture a bit further. 
Mo1959
Legendary Member
- Location
- Perthshire,Scotland
Partly that and I also blame my back/sciatic/pinched nerve problems which have plagued me for some time. I think it affects my leg strength so I have to work extra hard to make any progress. I don't fancy back surgery though..........that's if it would even be available any time soon. Even a recently retired doctor I know and follow on Strava says steer clear of back surgery so I will take his advice. Lol.
I was offered back surgery years ago but the Doc advised against it.
My sciatica pain has gone now although its left me with a weak left leg and a slight limp. When I walk I am constantly kicking the floor as the leg sometimes refuses to do what my brain tells it to.
Mo1959
Legendary Member
- Location
- Perthshire,Scotland
That's why I stopped running.....the last couple of runs I tripped and nearly went down. Just not lifting my feet enough. I get the odd good day which keeps me going, but there are days I contemplate an e-bike!
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
Just picked up Mr WD tablets in town. A bit more traffic about and more home made signs telling the rabble to Stay away.
PaulSB
Squire
- Location
- Chorley, Lancashire
I hope that's not going to upset @Dave7Just picked up Mr WD tablets in town. A bit more traffic about and more home made signs telling the rabble to Stay away.
PaulSB
Squire
- Location
- Chorley, Lancashire
We hit an unexpected headwind. One of those horrible ones that isn't too strong but is cold and makes it feel twice as bad.Sadly it's picking up here already. Not sure my legs are up to pushing into it at any point. They feel like they are permanently full of lactic acid and start to burn as soon as I hit a gradient or a headwind. Kind of spoils the fun a bit.
I don't know your approach to climbing Mo but this might help. Have you tried spinning in a lower gear than usual? Relaxing the upper body by sitting up more and holding the centre of the bars? This last thought is one I've only started doing in the last few weeks. Angle the foot upwards so the heel is dropped well below the flat plane of the pedal. This seems to have the effect of pushing in to the climb and getting more power through to the pedals. It's helped me a lot.
