Silly commuting racing

cjcp

Littigator wrote:

ok ok one word today...howling wind! sh*t

ok, two words...terrible howling wind a*se

three words...today's almighty howling wind oh b*llocks

wanders off muttering distractedly

Was it windy today? :twisted:

Wrath Rob

Greg T wrote:

Was the fixie a nine foot racing snake on a ribble with a blue top....?

Did a handsome stranger on a Paddy Wagon take point 300M + of the Lambeth Bridge Junction, do you ride a Specialised jobby with red wheels?

I don't think it was you, no. I did pass someone else on a Specialised with red wheels either yesterday or Monday, he was taking it very easily at the time, so I didn't claim it as a scalp. I'm on a black Boardman, normally in a grey top and flourescent (sp?) rucksack.

I'll keep my eyes peeled next time :shock:

cjcp

On another note, where on earth is Victor Ludorum?

Littigator

cjcp wrote:

Littigator wrote:

ok ok one word today...howling wind! sh*t

ok, two words...terrible howling wind a*se

three words...today's almighty howling wind oh b*llocks

wanders off muttering distractedly

Was it windy today? :twisted:

Damn you Sir! Thumps head into hand repeatedly

il_principe

biondino wrote:

jashburnham wrote:

itboffin wrote:

PS. Cheap stuff all round really http://www.totalcycling.com

Kerist - they're already selling SuperRecord at a discount, WANT!

http://www.totalcycling.com/index.php/search.php

Anyone want a half-price De Rosa frame? Always thought they were classier than Pinarellos (ducks)...

http://www.totalcycling.com/index.php/p ... index.html

No need to duck - no shame in demonstrating your lack of taste... actually there is, shame on you.

I came across another Bowery rider last night (fnaar). A rather lovely blonde number outside the Imperial War museum. She was pushing what appeared to be a massive ring and had calves the size of Chris Hoy's. I hung behind her for a bit then took her at the lights, not sure if she was playing though, I reckon she'd have given me a run for my money if she was. On that basis, I'm claiming her scalp.

lost_in_thought

jashburnham wrote:

biondino wrote:

jashburnham wrote:

itboffin wrote:

PS. Cheap stuff all round really http://www.totalcycling.com

Kerist - they're already selling SuperRecord at a discount, WANT!

http://www.totalcycling.com/index.php/search.php

Anyone want a half-price De Rosa frame? Always thought they were classier than Pinarellos (ducks)...

http://www.totalcycling.com/index.php/p ... index.html

No need to duck - no shame in demonstrating your lack of taste... actually there is, shame on you.

I came across another Bowery rider last night (fnaar). A rather lovely blonde number outside the Imperial War museum. She was pushing what appeared to be a massive ring and had calves the size of Chris Hoy's. I hung behind her for a bit then took her at the lights, not sure if she was playing though, I reckon she'd have given me a run for my money if she was. On that basis, I'm claiming her scalp.

Fnaar? What's that supposed to mean? Hmmmmmm?

Are you sure she out-FCN'd you? I think girls should get a +1. :twisted:

Greg T

The wind last night and the big chest embankment train of pain made me reavaluate my gearing strategy as by the time I got home I had jelly legs and was crying.

Emotional sharing time

I swapped my 16 for an 18 cog (using my miche cog carrier jobby it took but a minute) and went from 79.1 GI to 70.3 (48 teeth up front)

Spinny leg bliss.

However, by the time I got to work i was in danger of drowning on my on sweat......

snooks

lost_in_thought wrote:

I think girls should get a +1. :twisted:

First you want equality then you don't

Then you want the red shoes now the black shoes

The you'll wear one top before deciding on the other

Then you don't want a dessert, until I get one....

What is it with wimin???

MTFU! :twisted:


hehehe
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il_principe

Greg T wrote:

The wind last night and the big chest embankment train of pain made me reavaluate my gearing strategy as by the time I got home I had jelly legs and was crying.

Emotional sharing time

I swapped my 16 for an 18 cog (using my miche cog carrier jobby it took but a minute) and went from 79.1 GI to 70.3 (48 teeth up front)

Spinny leg bliss.

However, by the time I got to work i was in danger of drowning on my on sweat......

MTFU Greg.
For God's sake, MTFU.

Jay dubbleU

Actually I think gurls should get a -1 for the distraction factor

beseku

Had a great race with someone on the way home last night - he got past me as I was stuck in a group but I caught him and stuck with him all along Clapham Rd/High St until I passed him at the common, but there was never any air between us the whole way though.

Got my average speed up +2mph on average just through charging after him.

lost_in_thought

Greg T wrote:

I swapped my 16 for an 18 cog (using my miche cog carrier jobby it took but a minute) and went from 79.1 GI to 70.3 (48 teeth up front)

Spinny leg bliss.

However, by the time I got to work i was in danger of drowning on my on sweat......

70? Seriously... you must have been creating vortices with your legs ablur.

First you want equality then you don't

Then you want the red shoes now the black shoes

The you'll wear one top before deciding on the other

Then you don't want a dessert, until I get one....

What is it with wimin??? Wink

MTFU!

I never want a dessert... The rest is true.

For the FCN - do you not think it's worse to be passed by a girl than a bloke in all the same gear? Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm?

Greg T

I'm torn on the whole gearing thing.

I'm running out of legs way before my lungs are warmed up and just think I'm pushing too hard running on power rather than fitness.....

I have an imperfect understanding of where power stops and fitness starts.......

I'm going to try the WGWGWGWarbuton (Buns) school of hyper spinning and have a look how it goes.

Also I'm getting a pain behind my right knee that I'm being carefull about, too much man action may have me popping a ligament and getting it trapped in my running gear at 25 mph.

lost_in_thought

I actually find my knees get worse if I spin too fast for too long (in spinning classes for example - not a huge issue on my bike).

It's the extension/flexion high-speed repetition that gets my knees, especially if I'm spinning so fast that I get lazy and start overstraightening.

Littigator

Greg T wrote:

I'm torn on the whole gearing thing.

I'm running out of legs way before my lungs are warmed up and just think I'm pushing too hard running on power rather than fitness.....

I have an imperfect understanding of where power stops and fitness starts.......

I'm going to try the WGWGWGWarbuton (Buns) school of hyper spinning and have a look how it goes.
Also I'm getting a pain behind my right knee that I'm being carefull about, too much man action may have me popping a ligament and getting it trapped in my running gear at 25 mph.

Can you text me in future when you are passing Albert Bridge so I can follow behind you and laugh hysterically at your perineum pounding bounce-tastic technique

Clever Pun

jashburnham wrote:

Greg T wrote:

The wind last night and the big chest embankment train of pain made me reavaluate my gearing strategy as by the time I got home I had jelly legs and was crying.

Emotional sharing time

I swapped my 16 for an 18 cog (using my miche cog carrier jobby it took but a minute) and went from 79.1 GI to 70.3 (48 teeth up front)

Spinny leg bliss.

However, by the time I got to work i was in danger of drowning on my on sweat......

MTFU Greg.
For God's sake, MTFU.

Well said the man with the pink belt

Greg you get a shower.... so deal with it

itboffin

Greg T I fear that your recent change in family status may be effecting you MOOD and false impression of ability, Now Man up take a large bucket of coffee and a slap in the face before you start getting passed by children on BMX's :shock:

Look at his MASSSSSIVE ring.....

Greg T

I knew this wouldn't get through the Ring Polizei.

Listen - with the wind picking up and....


oh I give up


Ram it the lot of you. It was windy last night - I got winnowed out as Chaff and have become a girly man.

lost_in_thought

Greg T wrote:

I knew this wouldn't get through the Ring Polizei.

Listen - with the wind picking up and....


oh I give up


Ram it the lot of you. It was windy last night - I got winnowed out as Chaff and have become a girly man.

Well let us know how you go!

Maybe we're all numpties with our big gears and Buns-style spinning is in fact the way to go.

Can't see it really making any difference into a headwind though.

Do you have a computer on your bicycle? Would be interesting to monitor your speed.

Clever Pun

Greg T wrote:

I knew this wouldn't get through the Ring Polizei.

Listen - with the wind picking up and....


oh I give up


Ram it the lot of you. It was windy last night - I got winnowed out as Chaff and have become a girly man.

I run a 48-18 despite the ring race here... I use it to improve my spinning, it's working... I'm faster on the road bike

itboffin

Due to some recent modifications in the ITB stable I have a couple of questions for the panel

1. Define team kit, for example campagnolo jersey team kit or not?
2. Where do you draw the line on faux SS and tarty SS?
3. SS & Fixie surely they should not be classified as the same FCN?
4. Wrap around glasses, just how far do they need to wrap around to qualify?

Littigator

itboffin wrote:

Greg T I fear that your recent change in family status may be effecting you MOOD and false impression of ability, Now Man up take a large bucket of coffee and a slap in the face before you start getting passed by children on BMX's :shock:

Look at his MASSSSSIVE ring.....

That blokes a big girl...check out this cheeky chappie...although it seems he doesn't know which way his front forks should go!

Nice helmet though (gnurk)

il_principe

1. Define team kit, for example campagnolo jersey team kit or not?

Yep this needs clarifying. I move to class proper bike kit - Campag, Assos, Castelli as Team, and commuter kit - ie Endura, Altura as non team. Not sure where this leaves Rapha and Swrve baggies though.

2. Where do you draw the line on faux SS and tarty SS?

Faux is the sort of Meedja/Hoxton type bike - ie one bought with tarty accessories already in place. Tarty is a standard SS that has been personalised by its owner.

3. SS & Fixie surely they should not be classified as the same FCN?

Why not?

4. Wrap around glasses, just how far do they need to wrap around to qualify?

All the way round.

:shock:

lost_in_thought

jashburnham wrote:

1. Define team kit, for example campagnolo jersey team kit or not?

Yep this needs clarifying. I move to class proper bike kit - Campag, Assos, Castelli as Team, and commuter kit - ie Endura, Altura as non team. Not sure where this leaves Rapha and Swrve baggies though.

2. Where do you draw the line on faux SS and tarty SS?

Faux is the sort of Meedja/Hoxton type bike - ie one bought with tarty accessories already in place. Tarty is a standard SS that has been personalised by its owner.

3. SS & Fixie surely they should not be classified as the same FCN?

Why not?

4. Wrap around glasses, just how far do they need to wrap around to qualify?

All the way round.

:shock:

I think Rapha and Swrve should come under team - especially Rapha - any company that advertises itself with massive logos on the clothes deserves to be under team. Mind you, I've not seen Swrve baggies with blatant branding. Maybe Swrve escapes into commuting gear then.

+1 on the rest. Maybe not the sunglasses.

itboffin

Gulp thanks for the clarity and standby for my rapid drop in general FCN, although I'll always have the beast :twisted:

Holy sh*e i'm zero and +1 i'm only going out at night now. :shock:

lost_in_thought

How did you calculate your FCN on the SS as zero?

il_principe

I am properly EXCITED.

my little bro's housemate has been dabbling in cycling. Him and his Dad have decided to tackle the 09 Etape. My bro is rugby mad and in fine fettle, however all my attempts to lure him into cycling have been rebuffed... until now! He called me on Monday night and is also thinking of doing the Etape so we're meeting for a drink tonight to discuss. Whoohoo, I'm gonna talk him round big time and convert him, perhaps a newcomer to the SCR is on the horizon?

Secretly I'm concerned that'll he'll be much better than I am though, he's much fitter and has no body fat at all... on the other hand he is very motivated in general so should help to kick my training up a notch over the winter months.

Fingers crossed, I feel like a missionary. Off to spread the word of the ROADIE now.

ohohohoh and it's the mighty Blues in the Champions league tonight so I get to combine my bro, beer, Chelsea and cycling into an awesome blend of awesomeness.

Yay! :P

Clever Pun

I thought team kit was professional or amateur cycling teams

campag clothing is just a manufacturer for example just as is briko or dhb... less pikey sure but not that much different really?

oh and I thought SS is fakers teritory whereas a one braked fixed is the stuff ridden by proper loons (excluding artfag studos)

itboffin

lost_in_thought wrote:

How did you calculate your FCN on the SS as zero?

from http://www.citrusskies.co.uk/fcn

+3 for proper SS
-1 team kit
-1 no baggage
-1 wrap arounds
-1 Evidently Clipless/spds (cancelled out because of starting class

lost_in_thought

That's brilliant! I wish my brother wasn't into the WRONG type of cycling...

He rides one of these: