The Retirement Thread

[Tenkaykev]

Arrived at hotel, just five minutes from Waterloo station in the old County Hall building. Just over 20 minutes late getting in to Waterloo which means we will get a rebate of 25% on the ticket cost. Just having a coffee before sorting presents out and heading out again.

 

[Mo1959]

Nipped out for a little walk before the rain arrives.

I might make a start on Black Doves on Netflix.

 

[Sterlo]

OMG!!! I've just looked at my mileage since my accident. Since March 2021, I've done a grand total of 588 miles. I've really got to find my mojo next year and get some rides in.

 

[avsd]

You know I held that opinion for many, many years. I've seen other riders struggling on rides with failed electronic gearing. I was always going to be a manual guy.

Then I had the crash. Three broken fingers on right hand. Shifting is difficult on my manual Cervelo. The fingers ache and stiffen in the cold. My consultant was a cyclist, he advised I should seriously consider di2 as on longer rides my fingers would tire.

In general Di2 is a luxury option but once used people tend not to revert to manual. With your finger issue the Front Derailleur shifting is a godsend. Rear shifting on well set-up manual versus Di2 not a big difference. Learn how to recover from crash mode via YouTube and practice at home. Di2 can go into crash mode for something a simple as if your bike falls at a cafe stop. Better to practice at home than try to learn out on the road.

 

[PaulSB]

Nipped out for a little walk before the rain arrives.

I might make a start on Black Doves on Netflix.

A friend recommended this to me yesterday.

 

[PaulSB]

@avsd you're quite right. I don't have an issue on the left but front mech shifting is difficult now. The crash mode advice is good. I'll check that out.

I've always viewed it as a luxury. Plus I know several people whose bikes have been off the road for a week or more while electronic issues are sorted. With manual new cables is about the worst that can happen. However needs must this time. I've been warned to expect arthritis in the future.

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

Sent all my Christmas cards this afternoon, all six of them. The tree might go up tomorrow if the weather is as bad as the forecast.

 

[welsh dragon]

I will be sending 2 Christmas cards this year. Wow. I don't know how I will cope with having to write that many out.

 

[Flick of the Elbow]

Currently listening to Glasgow antiques person Natasha Raskin Sharp’s radio music show on BBC Sounds, which I stumbled on recently. I had no idea she has a radio show, I wonder how long she’s been doing it for. She seems to be playing some eclectically interesting stuff, most of which I’ve never heard of but is very listenable to.

 

[PaulSB]

Ah Natasha........I've fallen in love with ...........antiques.......

I digress. My mate Darragh has arrived. He's a bit early but says he has to get an eastbound train around 5.00pm Saturday. Good lad. Won't outstay his welcome. Noisy bugger though. It's going to be quite a night.

Mrs P is watching Zorro.........

 

[gavroche]

Surely if depends if it's an unladen European or African snail

And French snails move faster to avoid finishing on a plate.

 

[gavroche]

We just had a red alert on our phone telling us to prepare candles in case of power cuts and to stay indoors because of the storm.

 

[Gunk]

Nipped out for a little walk before the rain arrives.

I might make a start on Black Doves on Netflix.

Looks good, we are just finishing something else and then we will give it a go, reviews are good.

 

[classic33]

Best news story of the day
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx2nle0kxpjo

You mean this is no longer relevant!

 

[Dave7]

I will be sending 2 Christmas cards this year. Wow. I don't know how I will cope with having to write that many out.

And this year don't forget to put the stamp on mine, last year I had to go to the post office and pay to collect it.