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[Other Sport] Cycling geeks
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Fignon's Ponytail
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Go to "record activity" when you are about to set off, and underneath the GPS map (on the left) is a squiggly dotted line. Click on that and it shows all the routes you've created...then just click on "use route".
spongy
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That's what I did with my first one. But I want to plan in advance. There is little or no street lighting in and around Burgess Hill, Hurstpierpoint and Hassocks at 5am as they turn them off around 1am.
I do mostly trail riding and use country lanes to link trails. But now it's dark I want to extend my routes on tarmac if I can. I leave at 5.15am usually. I don't know the area that well and where all the little country lanes go so the chances of getting lost is very high. Not something I fancy happening in the dark and having to be at work at 6am!
I've got bronchitis at the moment so off the bike for a week.
I'm bored at home so sitting here trying to create new rides.
Fignon's Ponytail
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Thats normally what I do at work when Im "quiet"... ;o)
Fignon's Ponytail
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Anyone need any new socks for the winter? Planet X has a huge sale on at the moment, with some pairs down to as little as a £1.
I've had some more of their sorbtek socks delivered today...probably the most comfortable cycling socks I've ever used. Well worth it at £2 a pair - I wont buy any others these days!
I've had some more of their sorbtek socks delivered today...probably the most comfortable cycling socks I've ever used. Well worth it at £2 a pair - I wont buy any others these days!
banjo
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just Got some Castelli merino woollen socks for £8.99. Toasty toes hopefully this winter.
I prefer just to get lost(ish), be honest you're unlikely to get proper 'cry for mummy' lost on a bike.
spongy
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Well, no I suppose not, eventually you'll come across somewhere you know but on a commute to work it's a bit iffy..
I have a rough idea of kind of where I will be but it's the time constraints. Cant be late for work and going the wrong way for a couple of miles in the dark on unlit roads will somewhat annoy me.
I have a rough idea of kind of where I will be but it's the time constraints. Cant be late for work and going the wrong way for a couple of miles in the dark on unlit roads will somewhat annoy me.
Motogull
Todd Warrior
- Sep 16, 2005
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I done some 'sighting laps' on the rollers last night.
Initially couldn't get started then remembered to look ahead not at the front wheel. Done a few 2-3 minute stints okay. Only unplanned foot down was after looking at the 'phone beside me. Being on the MTB helps. Will not switch over until I can do 15 mins non stop, and then it will be unclipped at first.
Surprising muscle aches and side pain for not that much pedalling.
I won't record anything until the next sensor arrives.
Initially couldn't get started then remembered to look ahead not at the front wheel. Done a few 2-3 minute stints okay. Only unplanned foot down was after looking at the 'phone beside me. Being on the MTB helps. Will not switch over until I can do 15 mins non stop, and then it will be unclipped at first.
Surprising muscle aches and side pain for not that much pedalling.
I won't record anything until the next sensor arrives.
spongy
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I've thought about them. Do they work with mountain bikes ok? Considering 29" wheels and chunky tyres?
I've always thought they'd be quite noisy indoors.
Motogull
Todd Warrior
- Sep 16, 2005
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So far so good. I'm using mine outdoors and undercover.
banjo
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Fignon's Ponytail
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Not saying they would be any good for the Geeks - but saw these advertised not so long ago. The range has been designed in conjunction with Cycling Plus & Bike Radar, & for £330 it looks an absolute bargain for someone just starting out on a small budget, or needing a cheap winter commuter.
Tempted to get one for Young Fignon at that price tbh....
http://www.argos.co.uk/product/8017992
Tempted to get one for Young Fignon at that price tbh....
http://www.argos.co.uk/product/8017992
Ok Geeks I'm at that time again.
Stat Steed is absolutely purring at the moment, but it's borderline filthy.
Do I clean and leave myself open to an annoying click/knock/creak.
Or
Stay super smooth, but minging.
Stat Steed is absolutely purring at the moment, but it's borderline filthy.
Do I clean and leave myself open to an annoying click/knock/creak.
Or
Stay super smooth, but minging.
Pogue Mahone
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- Apr 30, 2011
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rogersix
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- Jan 18, 2014
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like your dinky doo, just run it under the tap
banjo
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Just think of all that extra weight you’re carrying around.
banjo
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Motogull
Todd Warrior
- Sep 16, 2005
- 10,463
Wash it fella [MENTION=435]Stat Brother[/MENTION]. Then get squeally brakes.
Done my second set of sighting laps on the rollers tonight. 1 min wobble foot down, 1 min wobble foot down. 6 mins wobble foot down. 3 mins couldn't resist that itch, wobble foot down. 4 mins alarm means get off. Much more tiring than I thought it would be.
Chap at work who hasn't ridden for a few years mentioned a turbo but he's now thinking about rollers.
Done my second set of sighting laps on the rollers tonight. 1 min wobble foot down, 1 min wobble foot down. 6 mins wobble foot down. 3 mins couldn't resist that itch, wobble foot down. 4 mins alarm means get off. Much more tiring than I thought it would be.
Chap at work who hasn't ridden for a few years mentioned a turbo but he's now thinking about rollers.