The Retirement Thread

[pawl]

The sun is out the sky is blue there’s not a cloud to mare the view.
Time for a bimble

Back from a 16 mile bimble.Decided to give the the sixteen year old Giant OCR giant an airing.Normally reserved for wet days and winter use as has mud guards fitted Its a bit of a heavy beast aluminium and carbon forks Campag 9 speed triple

Managed 12.5 MPHon lumpy route and a bit of head wind In 2003 when I bought it was I think around £800 or there abouts
Came with what Campag advertised as a race triple and still on its original chain rings and bottom bracket

 

[Mo1959]

Back from a 16 mile bimble.Decided to give the the sixteen year old Giant OCR giant an airing.Normally reserved for wet days and winter use as has mud guards fitted Its a bit of a heavy beast aluminium and carbon forks Campag 9 speed triple

Managed 12.5 MPHon lumpy route and a bit of head wind In 2003 when I bought it was I think around £800 or there abouts
Came with what Campag advertised as a race triple and still on its original chain rings and bottom bracket

Not as common these days, but I quite like a triple. My Cube Peloton has a triple Sora and was a bit of a bargain a few years ago. Think it was £450 in a Chain Reaction sale. Haven’t actually ridden it for a while so might take it out next ride.

 

[pawl]

When I was on the stretch of road coming back into town the lorry just pulled out ahead of me from the recycling centre heading into town so I tried to stay in it's slipstream and get a tow, but I'm too slow these days to last long.

Back in the mid to late fifties I could easily slipstream tractors and double decker buses No chance these days tractors have got to fast and my legs are considerably weaker.

Some years ago I drafted a bus for aprox 6 miles The bus conductor (remember those) was at the back of the bus waving his fist at me

 

[pawl]

Just dug a Cornetto out of the freezer Sitting in my easy chair scoffing my Cornetto.Just got to the bit at the bottom of the cone where the little chocolate bit is It’s a hard life

 

[Dave7]

I am watching a 1950s Kirk Douglas cowboy film........corny but good.

 

[welsh dragon]

The LCD screen on my bike says error 30. God knows that that means. I hope the bike hospital can help.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

The LCD screen on my bike says error 30. God knows that that means. I hope the bike hospital can help.

It means the components aren't talking to each other, whats the make?

 

[Dave7]

Enjoyed that stage of the TdF.......I enjoy the amazing scenery as well as the actual race.
I have not been watching every day so can someone tell me what has happened to Mark Cavendish?

 

[Mo1959]

Enjoyed that stage of the TdF.......I enjoy the amazing scenery as well as the actual race.
I have not been watching every day so can someone tell me what has happened to Mark Cavendish?

He finishes well back on the mountain stages but well within the time limit. Concentrating on the flat days and sprints hoping to keep the green jersey. I can see him having a final flourish on the final day to beat Eddie Merxx record.

 

[welsh dragon]

He finishes well back on the mountain stages but well within the time limit. Concentrating on the flat days and sprints hoping to keep the green jersey. I can see him having a final flourish on the final day to beat Eddie Merxx record.

Totally agree.

 

[GM]

He finishes well back on the mountain stages but well within the time limit. Concentrating on the flat days and sprints hoping to keep the green jersey. I can see him having a final flourish on the final day to beat Eddie Merxx record.

That would be great if he did win, I think he deserves it.

Clearing out our kitchen junk drawer yesterday I found our daughter’s old iPhone 6 which she no longer needed. So I asked her if I could have it, been on the lookout for a new phone anyway. Cleaned it up and got it back to factory settings. Now sitting in the garden typing this out trying it out.

 

[Dirk]

Some years ago I drafted a bus for aprox 6 miles The bus conductor (remember those) was at the back of the bus waving his fist at me

If you'd drafted a taxi, you'd have saved more money.

 

[classic33]

That would be great if he did win, I think he deserves it.

Clearing out our kitchen junk drawer yesterday I found our daughter’s old iPhone 6 which she no longer needed. So I asked her if I could have it, been on the lookout for a new phone anyway. Cleaned it up and got it back to factory settings. Now sitting in the garden typing this out trying it out.

Does it work?

 

[classic33]

Quick Experiment
Cross your arms in front of you, noting which arm was on top. Now cross them with the upper arm from the first part now underneath. How does it feel?

Cross your legs. Ensure you're sitting down for this part, avoids any misinterpretation of your actions.
Repeat the first part of this experiment whilst your legs are crossed.
Any difference to the first time?

 

[Dirk]

Quick Experiment
Cross your arms in front of you, noting which arm was on top. Now cross them with the upper arm from the first part now underneath. How does it feel?

Cross your legs. Ensure you're sitting down for this part, avoids any misinterpretation of your actions.
Repeat the first part of this experiment whilst your legs are crossed.
Any difference to the first time?

Nope.
My arms and legs are all still in the same place.