[Other Sport] Cycling geeks

[Pogue Mahone]

I shall enjoy looking at your ride.

I think there was triathlon based at Leeds Castle. Didn't hear a triathlete coming as I 'left something' on the tarmac. Close. I'll aim left from now on.

Had to go out to collect my daughter and got right leg Adductor longis(?) cramp. Slid the seat right back for a different driving experience let's say.

Is 1066 on Strava?

 

[Pogue Mahone]

Sorry, [MENTION=10856]1066familyman[/MENTION] , a bit rude...are you on Strava? In the Geeks club?

 

[Motogull]

I think so PM.

As for your ride, you could have waived at my parents gaff today. I've been as far south as Groombridge. I'd probably crash I met someone I knew on a ride.

 

[1066familyman]

Sorry, [MENTION=10856]1066familyman[/MENTION] , a bit rude...are you on Strava? In the Geeks club?

Yes, clue is I sound like I should be a Palace fan. The only one in the geeks club I think with rides starting and finishing in good old Hastings

Edit: Btw PM, noticed you went from the East Dean road past Friston forest into Jevington and Polegate. Exciting stretch of road that! Only done it the once so far but really enjoyed it.

 

[Stat Brother]

We're now approaching that time of year when I 'comedy' announce it's time to start packing for the Geek summer vacation.
We'll not be coming back, so don't leave anything behind.


I can't help thinking this year will be different.
Geeks seems to have had a growth spurt since the sun has been out.
Plus Strava keeping us all honest, I think this Summer we'll have both threads running with some serious bike talk.

Only top quality Albion transfer can stop us now MWWUUAAHHAHAHAHAHAAAAA.

 

[Motogull]

Anyone else checked out [MENTION=23986]Glanders[/MENTION]' latest average speed? Tourette's inducing stuff.

 

[1066familyman]

Anyone else checked out [MENTION=23986]Glanders[/MENTION]' latest average speed? Tourette's inducing stuff.

He's different gravy that's for sure. No point torturing yourself trying to get anywhere near his speeds and distances. I saw that racing peloton speed past in the opposite direction on my ride today and my first and only thought was - "Sod that for a game of solidiers!"

 

[Indurain's Lungs]

He's different gravy that's for sure. No point torturing yourself trying to get anywhere near his speeds and distances. I saw that racing peloton speed past in the opposite direction on my ride today and my first and only thought was - "Sod that for a game of solidiers!"

Yeah, great stuff. Must have been a good weekend for it as bottrill beat the competition record. 1.34 I think.

 

[Pogue Mahone]

Yes, clue is I sound like I should be a Palace fan. The only one in the geeks club I think with rides starting and finishing in good old Hastings

Edit: Btw PM, noticed you went from the East Dean road past Friston forest into Jevington and Polegate. Exciting stretch of road that! Only done it the once so far but really enjoyed it.

Yes, it's a regular favourite of mine. Lovely road!

 

[Stat Brother]

I'd probably crash I met someone I knew on a ride.

I had a moment caught at the temporary traffic lights in Henfield, last week.

I was waiting at the side, as fella parks up right in front of the lights.
Gumpy bugger didn't say a word to me, so I eventually assumed he wasn't a geek.

As the lights changed what was funny though was him checking our reflection in every other shop window, to see where I was.
Every time, there I was a couple of lengths back.
He then had a good look past the big roundabout, still there.
Then a final really big look up the minor climb, still there.
Fortunately for me, he turned right at the s bend.
I don't think I had much left had we carried on the same way.

 

[1066familyman]

Yeah, great stuff. Must have been a good weekend for it as bottrill beat the competition record. 1.34 I think.

Sorry IL, lost me a bit there I'm afraid. Was Bottrill in the race I saw go by me today or something? If so, what race was it exactly?, or are you talking about a TT race today?

 

[Indurain's Lungs]

Sorry IL, lost me a bit there I'm afraid. Was Bottrill in the race I saw go by me today or something? If so, what race was it exactly?, or are you talking about a TT race today?

Sorry, meant to quote re: Glanders 50 today.

You won't see Bottrill in a bunch race these days! He broke the 50 mile competition record this weekend with 1h 34m.

 

[1066familyman]

Sorry, meant to quote re: Glanders 50 today.

You won't see Bottrill in a bunch race these days! He broke the 50 mile competition record this weekend with 1h 34m.

Thanks.

1h 34m for 50 miles! Blimey!


While I'm here and to save another post. Can any Shimano uses tell me how you get on without the 'rabbit ear' thumb shifters that Campag have. I can't imagine being without those.

Assuming you have Campag on that lovely De Rosa of yours IL?

Edit: Just seen Glanders done the Hampshire 50 in 1h 47m and came in third.

 

[Motogull]

Just seen Glanders done the Hampshire 50 in 1h 47m and came in third.

You give that a double take and for a fleeting second think there's a typo in there. The expression 'off the clock' doesn't cover it.

As to carbon bikes, I'm with PM I think. Were I ever going to get one, I can't see myself not getting a synae just because it seems to fit me so well.

 

[Stat Brother]

Glanders times are just beyond my comprehension.

He must have to walk through doors sideways, just to get his thighs through.

 

[Indurain's Lungs]

Assuming you have Campag on that lovely De Rosa of yours IL?

Of course! I'd never use shi*mano!

 

[Stat Brother]

Of course! I'd never use shi*mano!

That's not helped 1066 keep an open-ish mind.

 

[Indurain's Lungs]

That's not helped 1066 keep an open-ish mind.

Maybe he should go for SRAM!

 

[Stat Brother]

This has got Campag on it:-

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/de-rosa-protos-super-record-eps-2014/

 

[Indurain's Lungs]

This has got Campag on it:-

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/de-rosa-protos-super-record-eps-2014/

I'm sure 1066 can stretch to that.