[Other Sport] Cycling geeks

[Sussax]

Nice run out for you today then? I see you did the Beacon descent today (which I did yesterday), it was my first time going down it and some of the patches of wet leaves were disconcerting to say the least. I'm slowly building a bit faith in my Gator Hardshells now though, which I'm glad I put on for the winter.

Did you find out via Mapmyride?

 

[Pogue Mahone]

Did you find out via Mapmyride?

No, we're both signed up to Strava. BS swore by this, so I gave it a go, and now I am quite addicted to it. Have a look Strava | Running and Cycling GPS Tracker, Performance Analytics, Maps, Clubs and Competition - it's brilliant.

 

[Bold Seagull]

Did you find out via Mapmyride?

No, myself, Pogue Mahone, Glanders and Spreadbetting Seagull are all Strava devotee's.

 

[Bold Seagull]

No, we're both signed up to Strava. BS swore by this, so I gave it a go, and now I am quite addicted to it. Have a look Strava | Running and Cycling GPS Tracker, Performance Analytics, Maps, Clubs and Competition - it's brilliant.

I'm using the comparative tools a lot more now. I like the fact on a given segment you can click 'just my followers' to see how you compare against them, and also the comparison where you get a coloured dot for you, one for the KOM holder and one for the friend you click on and it shows where you all were on the profile and map at any given time. It is very useful and for anyone at least a bit competitive like myself, something to aim for on each ride.

 

[Pogue Mahone]

I'm using the comparative tools a lot more now. I like the fact on a given segment you can click 'just my followers' to see how you compare against them, and also the comparison where you get a coloured dot for you, one for the KOM holder and one for the friend you click on and it shows where you all were on the profile and map at any given time. It is very useful and for anyone at least a bit competitive like myself, something to aim for on each ride.

I haven't really explored it that deeply yet - sounds interesting, I may have to have a look in a minute. Though I'm not sure I'll look too closely at how I compare on the climbs...

 

[Stat Brother]

Yeah, it was lovely out there today. Going down the Beacon is always a bit nerve wracking, if it's not wet leaves and mud then there'll be gravel on the corners. Or bits of flint. You really have to have your wits about you, especially when there are cars on the road whose drivers don't think that we cyclists should be there!

I use Vittoria Rubina Pro tyres, and they are brilliant - once you're confident in your tyres the descents flow that bit more quickly.

I have never cycled down Ditchling Beacon.


That's all.

 

[Stat Brother]

How many people regardless of age will have their mum on the phone tonight telling them to be careful on their bikes!?

Bold Seagull (38).....

That's crediting mother with the capacity to see beyond the end of her nose.


Stat Brother (42)....

 

[Bold Seagull]

I have never cycled down Ditchling Beacon.


That's all.

It's a lot more fun than going up!!

 

[Stat Brother]

It's a lot more fun than going up!!

It's a nice 70 mile loop from here, so it would be a shame to ride the distance but not the climb.

I do have fond L2B memories.
The big fella (like I can talk these days) steaming past me @ The Bull.
Giving it loads, with really short aggressive breathes.
It was as if he thought he could get enough speed up, to get him over the top.

He couldn't.

 

[Pogue Mahone]

That's crediting mother with the capacity to see beyond the end of her nose.


Stat Brother (42)....

I've had the call! Earlier than even I expected.

 

[Pogue Mahone]

I have never cycled down Ditchling Beacon.


That's all.

I presume you've been down The Bostal? Now that is fun

 

[Stat Brother]

I presume you've been down The Bostal? Now that is fun

It's hard to fathom which way will kill you the mostest.

Tight bend on gravel at 30 mph.

Crater strewn track at 30 mph.

 

[Pogue Mahone]

It's hard to fathom which way will kill you the mostest.

Tight bend on gravel at 30 mph.

Crater strewn track at 30 mph.

Every time I go UP the Bostal I feel like I'm going to die...

 

[Stat Brother]

If it don't get you one way...

 

[Woodchip]

Hey @Horton's halftime iceberg, and obviously anyone else.

Have you listened to this weeks velocast podcast yet.

I think it's fair to say, myself and HHI come at this particular reference point from opposite directions.
Well this week I'd had enough, to the point I've even written to them .

I don't think this will get read out anytime soon:-

I thought I'd give it a go and listen to the velocast. My word I've never listened to two blokes speak more bullshit in all my life. I've only listened to half of the "All change at the top" cast and the way they rip into Millar is nigh on bullying and they seem to have forgotten about Rasmussen's AWOL time. Geez they are a waste of bandwidth!

 

[Stat Brother]

I thought I'd give it a go and listen to the velocast. My word I've never listened to two blokes speak more bullshit in all my life. I've only listened to half of the "All change at the top" cast and the way they rip into Millar is nigh on bullying and they seem to have forgotten about Rasmussen's AWOL time. Geez they are a waste of bandwidth!

And they are turning 'professional', charging people for daily reports from big events.

They definitely have their targets, Millar & Sky to name 2.

I know attacking the UCI is like shooting fish but they do that well, all have plenty of sources we don't really use here, so that's pretty good.
As well as other cycling niches, Women's, cross et al.

But when it comes to the World Tour Pro Scene, I do find them hard to agree with.

Check out Cav's interview on Monday's The Daily Bacon Podcast (BBC), almost worth transcribing for the Lance thread.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

Track back on next weekend, very excited. If you have'nt bagged your tickets you can still watch all the thrills and spills on the good ol BBC.

The BBC will bring you all the action from some of the biggest and most prestigious events in cycling.

Track Cycling World Cup 2012-13 series

Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome, Glasgow

Friday 16 November 1910-2210, BBC Red Button/online
Saturday 17 November 1300-1400, BBC One
Sunday 18 November 1345-1715, BBC Two/online

http://www.trackworldcup.co.uk/

My team are there now installing the velodrome's video display. Place must have been rocking last night - it's 100yds from Celtic Park.

 

[hans kraay fan club]

Oh, and Stat - I thought on the topic of who VP BELONGS to, we'd already established that my having SAT and EATEN with her, trumps your longstanding long-distance lusting?

Sorry.

 

[Stat Brother]

Oh, and Stat - I thought on the topic of who VP BELONGS to, we'd already established that my having SAT and EATEN with her, trumps your longstanding long-distance lusting?

Sorry.

Hans she got up and ran away, with a look of such terror you'd have thought you broke her seat.

I think that excludes you for ever more.

 

[Stoichkov]

They definitely have their targets, Millar & Sky to name 2.

To be honest, Millar is getting right on my tits with his 'holier than thou' outpourings about doping.