The Retirement Thread

[Mo1959]

I have some new cleats that need fitting so will do that.

I'm in two minds about reverting back to flat pedals. Been using clips on all my road bikes for a few years now with absolutely no problems, but found yesterday's mountain bike ride with a comfy pair of trainers and flat pedals quite nice being able to move my feet around more. Always the advantage of being able to walk a few miles if you have a mechanical that can't be fixed. I know you can walk in SPD shoes, but wouldn't fancy much more than a mile max.

 

[Paulus]

Weather report from South Hertfordshire. I thought is was my neighbours magnolia blossom blowing across my garden , oh-no it’s sleet . .

You cannot be far from me then. Sleet/light snow here also.

 

[Paulus]

New toilet seat ordered, the old one, well only a couple of years old, has broken.

 

[gavroche]

I'm in two minds about reverting back to flat pedals. Been using clips on all my road bikes for a few years now with absolutely no problems, but found yesterday's mountain bike ride with a comfy pair of trainers and flat pedals quite nice being able to move my feet around more. Always the advantage of being able to walk a few miles if you have a mechanical that can't be fixed. I know you can walk in SPD shoes, but wouldn't fancy much more than a mile max.

You can also walk on tarmac with no shoes on. My daughter's boyfriend still uses pedal cages and trainers and is quite happy with that.

 

[classic33]

Being wise after the event.......I'll keep it in mind for 2022.

So if people are stockpiling Easter eggs is this in anticipation of lockdown 2022?

Not as

Now here's a thing. Apparently one can rent an Alpaca by the hour and take it for a walk. Very big in the Lakes.

Farmer up the road from us has four. I may approach him with my latest business opportunity. Alpaca walking in Chorley.[BB] I can see the M61 jammed solid next Easter.[/B]

And you'll be able to snatch a few Easter bunnies and/or eggs whilst the rest are stuck in traffic.

 

[welsh dragon]

New toilet seat ordered, the old one, well only a couple of years old, has broken.

I am not going to ask.

 

[welsh dragon]

We have lots of warmth coming through the front door and patio window now..and its sunny again

 

[classic33]

An average of 19 would be a very good day. I can do it but I am, as the say, blowing out my a*** ........I can only hold this if I'm with a good group and tucked in. I remember one great ride, 2019, when three of us managed 19.6 over 100 miles....it was just a very, very good day.

Yesterday we were five, three taking turns and two sitting in. I was comfortable doing my turn but ask me to push it to get an average of say 18.5 and my eyeballs start to fall out.

Wouldn't that be dangerous for the rider behind, as well as borderline cheating, akin to a hidden motor?

 

[classic33]

I've confused google!

That or Lancashire are trying to copy Yorkshire.

 

[Tenkaykev]

I'm in two minds about reverting back to flat pedals. Been using clips on all my road bikes for a few years now with absolutely no problems, but found yesterday's mountain bike ride with a comfy pair of trainers and flat pedals quite nice being able to move my feet around more. Always the advantage of being able to walk a few miles if you have a mechanical that can't be fixed. I know you can walk in SPD shoes, but wouldn't fancy much more than a mile max.

Slippery slope Mo, before long you'd find yourself sitting outside a Hipster Cafe in your Five Tens, sporting a sleeve tattoo and sipping a skinny Soy Latte while discussing the finer points of cog selection for your latest Fixie 😎

 

[Dave7]

I am not going to ask.

It crossed my mind

 

[Dave7]

Health and safety innit
The hospital prescribed some Fortijuice for MrsD 300 calories...2 per day.
We could buy them over the counter but as its needed then its on prescription.
This morning MrsD asked the carer to get one for her.
Nope!!.... not allowed.
If we had bought them over the counter she could have done it but because its prescribed she is not allowed.
Hey ho .

 

[Juan Kog]

Slippery slope Mo, before long you'd find yourself sitting outside a Hipster Cafe in your Five Tens, sporting a sleeve tattoo and sipping a skinny Soy Latte while discussing the finer points of cog selection for your latest Fixie 😎

Tattoos , check shirt ,skinny black jeans, fixe . Mo can do all that . The big bushy beard might be a stretch though .

 

[Dave7]

Tattoos , check shirt ,skinny black jeans, fixe . Mo can do all that . The big bushy beard might be a stretch though .

She will have to settle for a big beardy bush then

 

[Dirk]

Mmmmm.....beans on toast for lunch.