Silly commuting racing

itboffin

Yep

We live in a close and all the children run, scoot and cycle all over place, i'm going to have to warn them to watch out for this fella who clearly has issues and not just with his left vs right.

norks74

itboffin wrote:

Yep

We live in a close and all the children run, scoot and cycle all over place, i'm going to have to warn them to watch out for this fella who clearly has issues and not just with his left vs right.

Disturbing stuff. I saw your post before this too. I think this heat is actually starting to affect people's brains.

Cars, and the sometimes idiots that drive them aside, I've noticed that there has been much more aggressive cycling too - you know, trying to get into non-existent spaces and the likes, than there is in cooler times. Especially on the way home. Just an observation. I could be wrong.

Before I go on my holidays I'd like to say thank you to the chap I spoke very briefly at Tooting Broadway about the nature of the downhill from the 'Bec. He then a bit later very kindly pulled me all the way up the hill past the mosque in Morden to give me my second best time ever uo that *beeping* hill. I think he was able to tell I was there just by the sound of me trying to hang on. Desperately. I did thank him before going left, and he laughed, and if he does read this, thanks matey. Nice bike btw, a silver Enigma I think...though you know, I never got properly alongside to see.

elbowloh

What's the etiquette on telling someone their bike set-up is all wrong?

Was behind a chap on a white pinarerello, wearing mapei jersey and, far too small, running shorts (although that's not the issue iIm talking about) and no helmet.

His saddle was far too high, his hips were really rocking side to side, up and down to peddle. He's going to have problems if he carries on riding like that. I mean, it wasn't just a little movement, but a lot.

smokey_bacon

Did the enigma have deep sections? If so ive encountered him before. Strong guy.

Last night felt like riding into a headwind with an oven on full blast in my face. Not helped by competition from an ebike up Denmark Hill which I passed about half way up after some to and fro and was glad when he turned off down Sunray Ave because I was toast!

smokey_bacon

elbowloh wrote:

What's the etiquette on telling someone their bike set-up is all wrong?

Was behind a chap on a white pinarerello, wearing mapei jersey and, far too small, running shorts (although that's not the issue iIm talking about) and no helmet.

His saddle was far too high, his hips were really rocking side to side, up and down to peddle. He's going to have problems if he carries on riding like that. I mean, it wasn't just a little movement, but a lot.

I tend not to say anything unless its a dangerous mechanical thing.

tgotb

Smokey Bacon wrote:

elbowloh wrote:

What's the etiquette on telling someone their bike set-up is all wrong?

Was behind a chap on a white pinarerello, wearing mapei jersey and, far too small, running shorts (although that's not the issue iIm talking about) and no helmet.

His saddle was far too high, his hips were really rocking side to side, up and down to peddle. He's going to have problems if he carries on riding like that. I mean, it wasn't just a little movement, but a lot.

I tend not to say anything unless its a dangerous mechanical thing.

I probably wouldn't either, though I'd then feel bad about it. Maybe engage them in conversation first, and take it from there?

I once had a guy at the lights telling me that I should make better use of the big ring, so my feet don't have to go round so quickly...

vpnikolov

TGOTB wrote:

I once had a guy at the lights telling me that I should make better use of the big ring, so my feet don't have to go round so quickly...

Proper etiquette is that you need to be absolutely certain the advice you are giving will benefit the rider.

In that particular case did you blow his mind that he is very, very, very wrong?

tgotb

vpnikolov wrote:

TGOTB wrote:

I once had a guy at the lights telling me that I should make better use of the big ring, so my feet don't have to go round so quickly...

Proper etiquette is that you need to be absolutely certain the advice you are giving will benefit the rider.

In that particular case did you blow his mind that he is very, very, very wrong?

I'm cr*p at clever off-the-cuff responses; I just said something weak and non-committal. And then took off at 150rpm, obviously...

greg66_tri_v2.0

cjcp wrote:

TGOTB wrote:

cjcp wrote:

You'll be pleased to hear I went swimming again this morning, and even more pleased to hear that I got done all ends up by my eldest over only two lengths. I thought I was going ok, too!

If it's any consolation, my 12-year-old managed to drop me 3 times, in a single lap of Richmond Park. :oops:

Nicely done, gents.

Would you like nurse to turn the television on for you this afternoon, or will you both be ok staring into the middle distance drooling slowly?

rower63

TGOTB wrote:

... I'm cr*p at clever off-the-cuff responses; I just said something weak and non-committal. ...

I'm a firm believer that nobody can do clever off-the cuffs, except professional stand-up comedians. The very best off-the-cuff responses are carefully thought out in advance and tenderly nurtured for years until the right moment comes along

smokey_bacon

rower63 wrote:

TGOTB wrote:

... I'm cr*p at clever off-the-cuff responses; I just said something weak and non-committal. ...

I'm a firm believer that nobody can do clever off-the cuffs, except professional stand-up comedians. The very best off-the-cuff responses are carefully thought out in advance and tenderly nurtured for years until the right moment comes along

Or thought of half an hour after the event and then stored for later use!

veronese68

rower63 wrote:

TGOTB wrote:

... I'm cr*p at clever off-the-cuff responses; I just said something weak and non-committal. ...

I'm a firm believer that nobody can do clever off-the cuffs, except professional stand-up comedians. The very best off-the-cuff responses are carefully thought out in advance and tenderly nurtured for years until the right moment comes along

When my daughter was about 5 or 6 I made the mistake of asking if she thought I was born yesterday after she blamed the cat for something, she came straight back with "Not with all those wrinkles". The lad fell off his chair laughing, I managed to laugh and resigned myself to the fact that I would always be the loser in a battle of wits with her. Turned out it was a line she'd heard on telly and saved for use later.
Back on topic, first time back on the bike for over 3 weeks after being ill and a holiday. It was slow but I really enjoyed it.

vpnikolov

TGOTB wrote:

vpnikolov wrote:

TGOTB wrote:

I once had a guy at the lights telling me that I should make better use of the big ring, so my feet don't have to go round so quickly...

Proper etiquette is that you need to be absolutely certain the advice you are giving will benefit the rider.

In that particular case did you blow his mind that he is very, very, very wrong?

I'm cr*p at clever off-the-cuff responses; I just said something weak and non-committal. And then took off at 150rpm, obviously...

"The pros do it so they must know what is best, right?" And just leave it at that. That should prompt some google searches.

asprilla

Pootled in this morning and caught up with CJ at the end of Priory Lane and the 'easy in' became harder than planned.

Nice chat though, even if breathing was laboured.

Rower63 came past (on the Ridley so chance of precipitation and humidity must both be zero) but we ignored him in the interests of still being able to talk. Stuck with him though until VB where he made the sprint and we didn't.

Everything from then on was about confusing road layouts.

Also, we noticed we'd had a limpet since Priory Lane so we sat up to let him past just after PS.

Nice ride.

wolfsbane2k

Scalped by a rider on a fat Ebike out of the middle of nowhere, while pushing 24mph on a long straight. I just about caught and held his wheel for a 150 meters, gps says I got to 32mph, before I almost passed out.

Of course, he jumped onto the shared pavement to go around the red lights , and back onto the road on the other side, and off he whizzed.

Cos its' shared pavement, I can't claim a DQ can I?

inbike

Shared pavement seems reasonable enough. No traffic violation no foul.

Going south from Vauxhall Bridge there's a sneaky detour over shared pavement that can get you a jump towards Oval instead of waiting at the lights outside the RVT. (Via Durham St.)

vpnikolov

Saw rower on Priory Lane leading a small breakaway and putting in quite an effort (judging by the facial expression), but I was going the opposite way. That orange helmet is very hard to miss!

itboffin

first wed night club training ride in quite sometime and it wasnt too bad, hanging on for dear life at 32 mph, now if I can just convince them to pull me towards London in the morning it'll actually be the same speed as my drive.

rower63

itboffin wrote:

first wed night club training ride in quite sometime and it wasnt too bad, hanging on for dear life at 32 mph, now if I can just convince them to pull me towards London in the morning it'll actually be the same speed as my drive.

I think someone's switched your "k" and your "m" keys

rower63

vpnikolov wrote:

Saw rower on Priory Lane leading a small breakaway and putting in quite an effort (judging by the facial expression), but I was going the opposite way. That orange helmet is very hard to miss!

Funnily enough at that point I was taking it quite easy, in preparation for a through-the-Park effort from Roehampton Gate to Kingston Gate, though I was aware there was a group behind taking advantage, the swine.

itboffin

rower63 wrote:

itboffin wrote:

first wed night club training ride in quite sometime and it wasnt too bad, hanging on for dear life at 32 mph, now if I can just convince them to pull me towards London in the morning it'll actually be the same speed as my drive.

I think someone's switched your "k" and your "m" keys

Nope Wed night is for the club race team, i'm defo not a member of that but happy to take a pull 8)

jspash

elbowloh wrote:

What's the etiquette on telling someone their bike set-up is all wrong?

Was behind a chap on a white pinarerello, wearing mapei jersey and, far too small, running shorts (although that's not the issue iIm talking about) and no helmet.

His saddle was far too high, his hips were really rocking side to side, up and down to peddle. He's going to have problems if he carries on riding like that. I mean, it wasn't just a little movement, but a lot.

You've just described the Greater Spotted Triantelope to a tee. Let me guess, was he not wearing socks? Mismatched or charidee bidon(s)? Runners sunglasses?

My suggestion is don't say a thing, and wait for spring when the Pinarello shows up on eBay for a considerable discount accompanied the description "lightly used"

elbowloh

jspash wrote:

elbowloh wrote:

What's the etiquette on telling someone their bike set-up is all wrong?

Was behind a chap on a white pinarerello, wearing mapei jersey and, far too small, running shorts (although that's not the issue iIm talking about) and no helmet.

His saddle was far too high, his hips were really rocking side to side, up and down to peddle. He's going to have problems if he carries on riding like that. I mean, it wasn't just a little movement, but a lot.

You've just described the Greater Spotted Triantelope to a tee. Let me guess, was he not wearing socks? Mismatched or charidee bidon(s)? Runners sunglasses?

My suggestion is don't say a thing, and wait for spring when the Pinarello shows up on eBay for a considerable discount accompanied the description "lightly used"

Yes, no socks. Not sure what glasses, don't think he had a bidon. The bike did look pretty new.

asprilla

Misplaced my legs this morning and picked up those of an 80yo man.

Also, took a plastic bag to the rear mech just past PS. Filthy work.

vpnikolov

rower63 wrote:

vpnikolov wrote:

Saw rower on Priory Lane leading a small breakaway and putting in quite an effort (judging by the facial expression), but I was going the opposite way. That orange helmet is very hard to miss!

Funnily enough at that point I was taking it quite easy, in preparation for a through-the-Park effort from Roehampton Gate to Kingston Gate, though I was aware there was a group behind taking advantage, the swine.

To be honest in that weather even an easy effort results in what Froome looked like yesterday on the final climb.

For the first time in a while sweat was literally dripping from my head. This heatwave needs to go. :evil:

I had a rider or two take advantage of my effort down Victoria Embankment, a simple thanks would have been appreciated.

asprilla

Flyby tells me it was busy on the way home yesterday, including a pootling Cambs, some Paceliners, iPete going the wrong way in Kingston and I managed to not be caught by rower63.

Great success.

DrLex

cjcp

vpnikolov wrote:

rower63 wrote:

vpnikolov wrote:

Saw rower on Priory Lane leading a small breakaway and putting in quite an effort (judging by the facial expression), but I was going the opposite way. That orange helmet is very hard to miss!

Funnily enough at that point I was taking it quite easy, in preparation for a through-the-Park effort from Roehampton Gate to Kingston Gate, though I was aware there was a group behind taking advantage, the swine.

To be honest in that weather even an easy effort results in what Froome looked like yesterday on the final climb.

For the first time in a while sweat was literally dripping from my head. This heatwave needs to go. :evil:

I had a rider or two take advantage of my effort down Victoria Embankment, a simple thanks would have been appreciated.

Your expectations are way too high

I'm amazed at the number of people who don't say 'thanks'. I assume that they're too out of puff to speak :twisted:

cjcp

Asprilla wrote:

Pootled in this morning and caught up with CJ at the end of Priory Lane and the 'easy in' became harder than planned.

Nice chat though, even if breathing was laboured.

Rower63 came past (on the Ridley so chance of precipitation and humidity must both be zero) but we ignored him in the interests of still being able to talk. Stuck with him though until VB where he made the sprint and we didn't.

Everything from then on was about confusing road layouts.

Also, we noticed we'd had a limpet since Priory Lane so we sat up to let him past just after PS.

Nice ride.

/\ - a fine example of someone who doesn't say 'thanks' .

Good ride, that. Very sweaty. Fortunately, I'm now re-hydrating with beer by the side of a pool. Hurrah!

cambs

Asprilla wrote:

Flyby tells me it was busy on the way home yesterday, including a pootling Cambs, some Paceliners, iPete going the wrong way in Kingston and I managed to not be caught by rower63.

Great success.

i know it was hot and i was trying to avoid overheating but my God i'm slow, that Flyby is a bit embarassing.
Was actually looking out for a Canyon as i thought i would encounter you soon, so completely missed that.