[Other Sport] Cycling geeks

[Bold Seagull]

DEEP TISSUE MASSAGE (for those who've never given it a go...)

Slightly off topic, but not really... Anyone who has any back discomfort from cycling should try this - but I warn you I nearly cried the first time it was so painful!

I had my first treatment at Asthetica opposite Portslade station. The basic premise is that nerves, blood vessels and muscle fibres can get damaged by lactic acid or blocked and basically they shut down and become a mass of tissue which can cause pain. The body doesn't bother to go and fix these as it just gets on with it. A deep tissue massage causes friction to these blockages, releasing them and allowing the body to come and 'fix it all up again'. This is done, in my case using the massaure's elbow and body weight to grind the problem areas into submission. No pain no gain.

Cycling is a classic back ache sport, and nothing can be worse after an enjoyable long ride being plagued by pain in your back.

If you've never tried it, and suffer with a bit of back pain, I'd highly recommend giving it a go. I genuinely felt completely released afterwards with a better posture. I'm going again in 3 weeks.


I've not done much since the REMF ride. However, with my back feeling much better I may head over to a friends in Hastings on Saturday for a proper run out. No doubt they'll be an Easterly wind just for me!






A cycling shirt in the club shop........

 

[Stat Brother]

As the Geeks seem conflicted about the validity of a cycling jersey, I've been wondering what such a garment would look like.

THIS IS NOT A STAT BROTHER CYCLING APPAREL ltd, promotion.

I'm concerned about a blue and white striped jersey with black bibs. I do hope no geek wears white, or blue for that matter, bibs.

Any design ideas?

 

[Pogue Mahone]

As the Geeks seem conflicted about the validity of a cycling jersey, I've been wondering what such a garment would look like.

THIS IS NOT A STAT BROTHER CYCLING APPAREL ltd, promotion.

I'm concerned about a blue and white striped jersey with black bibs. I do hope no geek wears white, or blue for that matter, bibs.

Any design ideas?

It cannot have stripes. It just can't.

Black bibs. Mainly blue top. A white stripe up each side up to the armpit. White sleeves, with blue 'cuffs'. White collar, white pockets.

Ride or Fall on the back - white letters.

Seagulls badge on the front.

Made by Morvelo for added local authenticity.

 

[Stat Brother]

It cannot have stripes. It just can't.

Black bibs. Mainly blue top. A white stripe up each side up to the armpit. White sleeves, with blue 'cuffs'. White collar, white pockets.

Ride or Fall on the back - white letters.

Seagulls badge on the front.

Made by Morvelo for added local authenticity.

Blimey I'm glad you hadn't thought about it

 

[Stat Brother]

It cannot have stripes. It just can't.

Black bibs. Mainly blue top. A white stripe up each side up to the armpit. White sleeves, with blue 'cuffs'. White collar, white pockets.

Ride or Fall on the back - white letters.

Seagulls badge on the front.

Made by Morvelo for added local authenticity.

If I can find the manufacture with the quality design template I was going to use, we might see what that jersey looks like.
(It's my day off tomorrow and I have no plans, other than eating a rock cake the size of your head)

 

[Pogue Mahone]

Blimey I'm glad you hadn't thought about it

Never even crossed my mind. I have not been waiting to give my valuable input on this subject.

Honest, guv.

 

[Motogull]

Is there seriously a piece of BHA cycling apparel in the shop? This thread is useless with pictures!

Yes. Trust me.

It is striped. No sponsoring on it, Brighton & Hove Albion instead across the chest. Also same words across the back pockets but italic style. Short sleeve and 6 inch zip.

I've told you where to look. Surely someone more local than me with a camera will agree to go and get the evidence I've not been hallucinating?

 

[Hamilton]

As the Geeks seem conflicted about the validity of a cycling jersey, I've been wondering what such a garment would look like.

THIS IS NOT A STAT BROTHER CYCLING APPAREL ltd, promotion.

I'm concerned about a blue and white striped jersey with black bibs. I do hope no geek wears white, or blue for that matter, bibs.

Any design ideas?

It's got to be all black.

I'm reminded of the old Bat strip.

Black with blue trims and the logo would need to be white out of black. Blue trim on sleeves and bottom of the jersey.

Alternatively we go for a predominantly white jersey with blue markings. Black bibs.

There should also be socks.

All this is immaterial because as motogull has told us, it's blue and white striped.

 

[Stat Brother]

Yes. Trust me.

It is striped. No sponsoring on it, Brighton & Hove Albion instead across the chest. Also same words across the back pockets but italic style. Short sleeve and 6 inch zip.

I've told you where to look. Surely someone more local than me with a camera will agree to go and get the evidence I've not been hallucinating?

hmmm.

Would it be too much to ask, if I phoned up the club, asked them to photograph it, then post it here

In a description battle between the 2 I'm going for Pogue's with the caveat we 'workshop' the side, sleeve, cuff, combo.

 

[teaboy]

Enjoy!

 

[Stat Brother]

(It's my day off tomorrow and I have no plans, other than eating a rock cake the size of your head)

Stage one complete.



Sadly I'm going to need a nap before even considering stage 2

 

[Bold Seagull]

Enjoy!

Ridiculous bike skills. Love they added the outtakes at the end though. Talk about descending backwards on your front wheel - he still was going faster than The Judge goes downhill though mind!!

 

[strings]

If you are on twitter, @kingblem has been posting pictures throughout today of the assembly of a time trial bike. Some of the pictures from this morning have been deleted, but I still found it interesting to see how much kit is crammed into a top bike.

 

[Stat Brother]

If this link works, I'll set about Pogues design

Arse, it doesn't.

If anyone wants to play around with this widget and then tell me how I can get the results over to here, I'd appreciate it.

http://www.owayo.com/cycling-custom-jerseys.htm

 

[Stat Brother]

Blimey, great site.

I've just redesigned the image onto 5 other kits, in about 5 minutes.

I'm now really gutted I can't get them over here.

Right I'm in, prepare for an onslaught of jerseys.





Something like what Pogue was on about


One for Hamilton


Why our kit doesn't seem to work

 

[Stat Brother]

Saving the best till last

 

[Jesus Gul]

Ridiculous bike skills. Love they added the outtakes at the end though. Talk about descending backwards on your front wheel - he still was going faster than The Judge goes downhill though mind!!

He's in a wheelchair now though! Poor bloke.

 

[Jesus Gul]

It cannot have stripes. It just can't.

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This classic incorporates stripes

 

[Pogue Mahone]

This classic incorporates stripes
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And you're right, it is a classic. I couldn't wear it myself, though.

Stat, I've changed my mind. Your first design is just brilliant, and I want one. One stripe is OK.

 

[Pogue Mahone]

Saving the best till last

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Bjarne would be very excited if he read NSC.