[Other Sport] Cycling geeks

[The Birdman]

Week to go to the Great Haywards Heath Bike Ride. 4 routes. Good luck to those who have signed up.

 

[Motogull]

Looks like the HH is off for me now. Been mentioning it for ages, but now it is close I got a look and a reminder that I have a lot of time consuming hobbies. I don't need another spell in the dog house. If it were closer, I might get away with it but I can't see myself getting home much before 2.30. In fairness, I am aiming to do up to 3 training rides during the week, have a few evening work commitments coming up, day before is a home game and day after I'm due to give blood so will be out of the house a lot during the family time hours. Its annoying because I wanted the challenge and to find out where my 'ache point' is now. Only just realised that I did not have this yesterday.

Thanks again SB for the encouragement. I think my recovery times are coming down a little too, which is nice.

 

[1066familyman]

In simple terms, yes - 53/12 is far too big for youth riders. You could limit that bike to the 39t chainring and 13t sprocket fairly easily though.

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Age on 1st Jan
TRACK RACING NOTE:
The Gear restrictions shown are the MAXIMUM gear you are permitted to use in each age group. Tyre width and tyre pressure will alter the distance travelled per revolution so riders are advised to always roll out the gear prior to a competition to ensure they are within the limits. You may use any combination of chainring and sprocket, providing you do not exceed the maximum distance travelled per revolution. Refer to the current BC Rule Book for any amendments.

The formula for calculating the gear in metres is:

Gear in metres = Diameter of rear wheel in metres × π (3.14) × No of teeth on chainring ÷ No of teeth on sprocket.
YOUTH A (Under 16) 6.93 metres
YOUTH B (Under 14) 6.45 metres
YOUTH C (Under 12) 6.05 metres
YOUTH D (Under 10) 5.40 metres
YOUTH E (Under 8) 5.10 metres

Thanks, that's figures that are useful to know, although I'd have to sit down for a good while to work them out as my maths is shocking.

I sort of equate it to kids playing football with their mates for hours on end but the FA, rightly, having strict rules on match/tournament times for different age groups. I'm wondering if he comes out with me on weekend/evening rides with a 53/39 will he do himself damage if he tries pushing too big a gear?, although he'll only push what he feels comfortable with anyway I suppose. Following on from what you say, even without physically limiting it, I could just tell him not to go into the big ring for now.

 

[Pantani]

I've gone for:

Sagan
Gilbert
Ulissi
Quintana
Henao
Leukemans
Terpstra
Geschke
Betancur

Was going to put a bet on but Stan James are not offering this market and I did not want to open yet another account on another betting site. Would have gone e/w on Quintana and Henao at 66-1 and 30-1 respectively.

 

[Pogue Mahone]

No Sagan for me today, I just have a feeling about this one.

Gilbert
Van Avermaet
Boasson Hagen
Henao
Terpstra
Velits
Gerrans
Iglinsky
Bono

 

[1066familyman]

Liking the Leukemans pick. I had him in as a sure pick at one point but rejigged and settled on Cunego instead because of price. Leukemans looked very strong on Wednesday, and Geschke too.

 

[Stat Brother]

I've gone for:

Sagan
Gilbert
Ulissi
Quintana
Henao
Leukemans
Terpstra
Geschke
Betancur

Was going to put a bet on but Stan James are not offering this market and I did not want to open yet another account on another betting site. Would have gone e/w on Quintana and Henao at 66-1 and 30-1 respectively.

I've started getting my Uran and Henao's mixed up.

A potentially costly mistake today, unless you lot give me the points I would have got with Henao.

 

[Pantani]

Liking the Leukemans pick. I had him in as a sure pick at one point but rejigged and settled on Cunego instead because of price. Leukemans looked very strong on Wednesday, and Geschke too.

That is what I thought, watched the Dutch coverage and these two looked very strong. Henao and Quintana looked good in the Basque country too, so just went for the form riders really.

 

[Pantani]

Gilbert in a crash, along with 'dangerman' Andy Schleck

Looks like he is ok though the peleton is split up all over the place.

 

[Stat Brother]

Ah Mr Schleck, I see you've dropped him from your team P.

I hope it doesn't come back to haunt you.

 

[Stat Brother]

Big Maggy's great.

 

[Pantani]

Ah Mr Schleck, I see you've dropped him from your team P.

I hope it doesn't come back to haunt you.

It seems unlikely, surprised he has not abandoned really, he does not need much of an excuse most of the time. He was actually only in my team for Pais Vasco rather than the Spring Classics, I'm not THAT stupid.

 

[Stat Brother]

Kiri's human, well bleeds like one anyway, you learn something new everyday.

 

[Stat Brother]

Boo, good effort from my boy.

 

[Pantani]

They just mentioned on Eurosport that Schleck has abandoned, why doesn't he just not start in the first place?

Rodriguez crash, looks like he will abandon.

 

[1066familyman]

Ouch!, J Rod down and not looking good to finish here.

 

[1066familyman]

I came in late on the live coverage. Just reading that Tommy V has a broken leg! Any know what happened?

Edit: Good news on the updates, seems it's just a collarbone instead.

 

[1066familyman]

Damn, took Luekemans & Wegmann out and they both finish top ten

Great shout from SB, no podium for Sagan or Gilbert.

 

[Stat Brother]

I late changed Caruso for Quintano.
Team Stat was definitely set up for the old course (note to self CHECK THE FLAMING PARCOURS)

Other than that I don't think I have much to grumble about.

I think my 3.0 riders outscored everyone else bar AVV

 

[Motogull]

(Sent from the doghouse.) "The world revolves around you and your bike." I only said I was going to clean it.