Today i used "The Granny ring"

[Nearly there]

Today for the first time since i started riding again 8 months ago i started a hill climb that ive done numerous times before using the middle ring of a triple crank but today it just wasnt happening so i dropped to the small ring (hangs head in shame)Ive never felt this lacking in energy before and cant understand why i just couldnt kick on even though id eaten a good breakfast and felt good before setting out,I did intend doing about 40 miles but cut my journey short and headed home with my tail between my legs so to speak im just wondering if setting out in the morning had anything to do with it as i usually cycle mid afternoon or early evening,the reason i usually cycle at this time of day is i work night shifts so it works for me,but ive been off all week and been on 3 rides all around 3pm time but today i went out at 10 this morning,Have i just had one of those days or has the time shift had anything to do with it?

 

[HLaB]

Its just one of those days, we all have them, you were maybe worn out after the previous days, the wind wasn't right or you are a little run down due to another reason.

 

[Nearly there]

Its just one of those days, we all have them, you were maybe worn out after the previous days, the wind wasn't right or you are a little run down due to another reason.

I hope so

and tomorrows another day

 

[numbnuts]

Without my granny gear I wouldn't be going no where

 

[smokeysmoo]

There's no shame in that

 

[Mozzy]

Ahhhh,brain of Britain here has just sussed out what indeed this Granny ring is you've all been mentioning. I believe I have one as well; that is (I think) the small cog on the inside of the crank). I'm actually only using the biggest one now. Granny ring

I see I see why now. I'll get there eventually; lie down and pills next.

Mozzy

 

[Nearly there]

There's no shame in that

ive always been quietly chuffed that ive had no reason to use it for months but i suppose its there to be used

 

[2wd]

I cant wait to get out of the Granny Gear

 

[broomwagon]

Same thing happened to me the other week. I meant to do a hilly circuit after work, but realised a few miles into it that I would struggle. Like you, I dropped on to the granny ring for the first time as I huffed up a usually easy climb. I finished the circuit, about 20 miles, and towards home felt my legs coming round. I attribute the reason to lactic acid, my legs felt heavy and it had taken about 15 miles to get rid of it! Two days later I rode a 40 miler with no trouble.

 

[paulb55]

C'mon

there's absolutely no shame at all in using the granny gear, i do a lot, gears are there to be used and why kill yourself - ENJOY THE RIDE

the shame is getting half way up a hill and getting off your bake and walking, NOW THAT'S HANG YOUR HEAD IN SHAME TIME

 

[Mozzy]

C'mon

there's absolutely no shame at all in using the granny gear, i do a lot, gears are there to be used and why kill yourself - ENJOY THE RIDE

the shame is getting half way up a hill and getting off your bake and walking, NOW THAT'S HANG YOUR HEAD IN SHAME TIME

Oh sod; I had to do that today. Twas a giant long climb though. Sloping off in complete embarrassment; all-be-it honestly

Mozzy

 

[Peteaud]

If its on the bike - use it, aint no shame imho.

 

[Willo]

Pretty sure I'll be doing the same this weekend after a summer of pretending it's not there most of the time. Plans for a hilly route preceded by a couple of nights out on the ale mean I will no doubt be grateful for the granny ring!

 

[Nearly there]

I wasnt dissing the granny ring im merely asking was a change in ride time a factor in my fatigue Infact I think ill use it more often

Time for a glass of wine me thinks Whos having one

 

[Mozzy]

I wasnt dissing the granny ring im merely asking was a change in ride time a factor in my fatigue Infact I think ill use it more often

Time for a glass of wine me thinks Whos having one

Raising my G&T to you