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  • jonginge
    jonginge Posts: 5,945
    @BD - you need to ride with these: http://www.sbrsports.com/375-250245?sid ... 20f6ef226d
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  • Roastie
    Roastie Posts: 1,968
    (thought I posted this yesterday but ...)

    Got scalpled just before the Morpeth on the way home by a dude on an Orbea. I was doing a nice quick but comfy 38-40 into CJ's head wind when he passes me very convincingly.

    Away from the light we exchange pleasant words, and then I hop on his wheel until he RLJs. The speed was impressive. This dude was managing a solid 50km/h. Esp given the wind, very impressive indeed.
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  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    Roastiecp wrote:
    (thought I posted this yesterday but ...)

    Got scalpled just before the Morpeth on the way home by a dude on an Orbea. I was doing a nice quick but comfy 38-40 into CJ's head wind when he passes me very convincingly.

    Away from the light we exchange pleasant words, and then I hop on his wheel until he RLJs. The speed was impressive. This dude was managing a solid 50km/h. Esp given the wind, very impressive indeed.

    The shame :oops:

    I attempted to relive the glorious sprint section of the Highclere sportive this morning and failed :( legs were not having any of it, it was far too cold and I got stuck at the same temporary lights which btw had I taken the 2 mins stop/start would have pushed my time to 2nd overall grrrr!

    Just missed my train and had to wait for 35 mins cold and wet brrrr! no coffee on the train the trolley service is very poor these days :( still I did have a MASSHOOF slice of choc cake which has cheered me up no end.

    Back in London and I didn't even try this morning, considering my pace I should have had a wicker basket and bunches in my hair :roll:

    I'm going to drink coffee and eat cake all day nah! nah! nah!
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  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    redvee wrote:
    biondino wrote:
    Self-fitted pink bar tape on the fixie!

    Needs finishing properly, starting to unravel at the stem. Can you get pink insulating tape :oops: ?

    Hah - I took the photo before applying the supplied Cinelli stickytape (which doesn't fit too well, but I guess it does the job). Th "unravelling" bit is the extra piece of tape they give you - I was seeing if it would do the job. It didn't

    I'm glad BJ's daughter likes it! I think it's gorgeous. It's just a shame the saddle (and the Knog rear light) is a very different shade of pink...
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  • Roastie
    Roastie Posts: 1,968
    Pink is good.
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  • Bassjunkieuk
    Bassjunkieuk Posts: 4,232
    Roastiecp wrote:
    Pink is good.

    Much better then brown.........;-)
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  • benno68
    benno68 Posts: 1,689
    Had to go the shorter route today, I really find it hard to maintain 20mph on parts of my route, must do better but don't know how. Nope, it's not a single speed either so no real excuses.

    What is a decent speed anyway? I'm seeing some of you doing 30mph which seems awesome.

    Whilst waiting at lights on Albany Road, a cycle courier on a flat bar roadie approached from my right and turned into Richmond Road. I've been meaning to ask one of them where they get their rain jackets, so thought I'd try to catch up - my lights go green and I'm off, it's the last 1/4 mile to work, so up to 26mph, round the corner and I can see him and I'm gaining, for some reason holding this speed seems easy (must have been a nice tail wind) about 60 metres from my left turn off I blast past "her" whilst staying in the saddle but giving a little bit extra to hit 28mph.

    Turned off and into work, completely forgot to ask about the rain jacket!
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  • greg66_tri_v2.0
    greg66_tri_v2.0 Posts: 7,172
    No hot SCR action this morning, but I did espy a damsel in distress on the north side of Chelsea Bridge.

    Being the gent that I am, I turned back and stopped to ask her if she was ok:

    "Greetings, comely female," I bellowed, "what malady has stricken down your wheeled steed, and may I assist you in any way?"

    She looked up. "It's OK, I'm fine. I'm just too hot, and need to sort out the kit I'm wearing."

    For a split second, I contemplated a seamless segue into Austin Powers: "Too hot baby? I thought that was impossible. But looking at you I can see I was wrong. You really are waaay too hot! Want me to help you sort out the kit you're wearing? Grrrrrr!"

    Then I remembered that being arrested is generally considered A Bad Thing.

    So I said "OK" and rode off.

    Phew. That was a close one.
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  • Bassjunkieuk
    Bassjunkieuk Posts: 4,232
    Benno68 wrote:

    What is a decent speed anyway? I'm seeing some of you doing 30mph which seems awesome.

    I think your right on course for some decent speeds. There was a thread a while back about the ideal scalping speed and it was generally accepted IIRC that above 20mph but you out of reach of most riders, 25mph was considered good for the main trunk routes with anything north of 30mph being reserved for the hardcore gamers on The Embankment :-D

    Generally speaking I know I'm up against good competition if I have to go north of 25mph to claim a scalp or retain my own.......

    @G66 - Excellent self control there, the possibilities for a lewd remark are endless :-D
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  • Greg T
    Greg T Posts: 3,266
    Greg66 wrote:
    So I said "OK" and rode off..

    The spirit of Noel Coward and Lord Flasheart lives on.

    Jaysus - little Bianchi comes out with better stuff when she's explosively expelling her mashed banana and rice pudding breakfast.

    What did you say to the guy at the coffee shop "Good morning - can I have a coffee please?"

    Obviously you don't drink coffee you'll have a frothy confection made from various lotions and syrups - and soy milk. Bet you - any money

    J'accuse!
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  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    Benno68 wrote:
    What is a decent speed anyway? I'm seeing some of you doing 30mph which seems awesome.

    20-something is a decent speed. 30-something is a downright lie made up to impress the forum :)
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  • gtvlusso
    gtvlusso Posts: 5,112
    Late start this morning - felt like rubbish when I got up.....

    Wilma ate her tail fur last night and now looks completely ridiculous....I still need to finish painting and fit a rainbar to the door.....

    So, a nice headwind and a boat load of work at the end of it when I finally got into the office......

    My pc and workstation have become a blur, I cannot tell the difference between them at the moment.....

    Work from home tomorrow - rubbish removers coming in to clear out my garden!

    Looking forward to being pushed home tonight!
  • greg66_tri_v2.0
    greg66_tri_v2.0 Posts: 7,172
    Greg T wrote:
    Greg66 wrote:
    So I said "OK" and rode off..

    The spirit of Noel Coward and Lord Flasheart lives on.

    Jaysus - little Bianchi comes out with better stuff when she's explosively expelling her mashed banana and rice pudding breakfast.

    What did you say to the guy at the coffee shop "Good morning - can I have a coffee please?"

    Obviously you don't drink coffee you'll have a frothy confection made from various lotions and syrups - and soy milk. Bet you - any money

    J'accuse!

    Accctt-chew-ly ... I have a machine in my room and make myself espressos. The daytime beverage of men.

    OK, so it wasn't the greatest response, I admit. But there's a time and a place for retorts based around pumping, tubes, rims, riding etc.

    It's 2.30 on a Wednesday.
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  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    Greg66 wrote:
    Greg T wrote:
    Greg66 wrote:
    So I said "OK" and rode off..

    The spirit of Noel Coward and Lord Flasheart lives on.

    Jaysus - little Bianchi comes out with better stuff when she's explosively expelling her mashed banana and rice pudding breakfast.

    What did you say to the guy at the coffee shop "Good morning - can I have a coffee please?"

    Obviously you don't drink coffee you'll have a frothy confection made from various lotions and syrups - and soy milk. Bet you - any money

    J'accuse!

    Accctt-chew-ly ... I have a machine in my room and make myself espressos. The daytime beverage of men.

    OK, so it wasn't the greatest response, I admit. But there's a time and a place for retorts based around pumping, tubes, rims, riding etc.

    It's 2.30 on a Wednesday.

    It's NOT Wednesday, it's TUESDAY.

    Stop confusing me.

    I've been convinced it's Wednesday all day and having minor 'oh my god' episodes because I know I'm meant to be in Paris on Wednesday, and I am emphatically not in Paris today.

    OK?

    EDIT: God I hope it's not Wednesday and my computer's broken or something...
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  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    Greg66 wrote:
    No hot SCR action this morning, but I did espy a damsel in distress on the north side of Chelsea Bridge.

    Being the gent that I am, I turned back and stopped to ask her if she was ok:

    "Greetings, comely female," I bellowed, "what malady has stricken down your wheeled steed, and may I assist you in any way?"

    She looked up. "It's OK, I'm fine. I'm just too hot, and need to sort out the kit I'm wearing."

    For a split second, I contemplated a seamless segue into Austin Powers: "Too hot baby? I thought that was impossible. But looking at you I can see I was wrong. You really are waaay too hot! Want me to help you sort out the kit you're wearing? Grrrrrr!"

    Then I remembered that being arrested is generally considered A Bad Thing.

    So I said "OK" and rode off hunched over.

    Phew. That was a close one.

    Fixed that for you :wink:
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    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • roger_merriman
    roger_merriman Posts: 6,165
    biondino wrote:
    Benno68 wrote:
    What is a decent speed anyway? I'm seeing some of you doing 30mph which seems awesome.

    20-something is a decent speed. 30-something is a downright lie made up to impress the forum :)

    indeed or you have gravety on your side!
  • gb155
    gb155 Posts: 2,048
    Take care when wishing for something, After asking for some other riders this morning, I was scalped twice by 2 roadies today, I was moving at 18mph and was passed like I was stood still. OOOOOPS

    Now wishes for a riders just one higher than me on the Food Chain
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  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    Missed connection:

    You: Full Pearson team kit, Ridley Noah
    Me: Orange hat and jersey, black baggies, blasting past you on the Uxbridge road on the good side of 40kph. On a single speed. With panniers. Twice.

    On second thoughts, don't bother calling. I don't want to listen to you crying yourself to sleep. :twisted:
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  • Cafewanda
    Cafewanda Posts: 2,788
    LiT you are so subtle with your scalp reports. I bow down before you :lol::D
  • jimmypippa
    jimmypippa Posts: 1,712
    roger merriman wrote:
    biondino wrote:
    Benno68 wrote:
    What is a decent speed anyway? I'm seeing some of you doing 30mph which seems awesome.

    20-something is a decent speed. 30-something is a downright lie made up to impress the forum :)

    indeed or you have gravety on your side!

    I hit 30-35 on two bits of my commute:

    Guess if any gravity is involved...

    This evening I was feeling knackered, and hit 10mph in the other direction on those stages.
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  • Christophe3967
    Christophe3967 Posts: 1,200
    Roastiecp wrote:
    Pink is good.

    Sweet :) Now you just need one of these..

    club_jersey_gallery_2.jpg

    ..to complete the ensemble.

    I'll wear mine to the next Morpeth bash so you can check it won't clash. :)
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  • Christophe3967
    Christophe3967 Posts: 1,200
    gtvlusso wrote:
    Work from home tomorrow - rubbish removers coming in to clear out my garden!

    GregT is coming to your place, right?
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  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    Cafewanda wrote:
    LiT you are so subtle with your scalp reports. I bow down before you :lol::D

    :lol:

    Ta very much! I seem to be coming across a lot of riders in team kit at the minute... did I say coming across? Sorry, I meant going past...

    :twisted:
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  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    This morning I found myself in the awkward position of not been able to cycle to the train station i'd explain why but I think G66 has already covered that 'area' in detail, instead I hooked the SS on the bike carrier and drove to the station in the rain - that's the clue!

    Because my normal routine had been disrupted I was totally unprepared for the drizzle into heavy rain and as such had not packet a jacket or a change of shirt. In fact i'm dressed in jeans a white shirt and normal shoes which clearly is not the best get up for todays conditions.

    Q! lots of slipping off the SPD pedals, total soaking from head to toe and the brown strip of shame across the bridge too far :shock:

    Add to that the 45 mins to do 3 miles and wow! wasn't that fun, well actually yes it was :D
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    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • Jay dubbleU
    Jay dubbleU Posts: 3,159
    Curses struck by the PF this morning :evil:
  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    Bassjunkieuk wrote:
    @BD - My 6 yr old daughter thinks your bike has "pretty handles" ;-)
    Very bold, I just wouldn't let JA see it, I think he might take his own life!

    Too late!

    I shall be re-taping tonight - red tape and white hoods being installed in time for the Dragon ride... although given the forecast is for rain I'm now considering my options, I had a belly full of soggy riding last summer.
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    Lets just get this perfectly clear folks if it's raining I aint riding the dragon no sir! no bleeding way.

    Also my desperate begging to the organizers has paid off they kindly replied informing me that I like others can chose my distance on the day :D

    Two laps of the car park it is :lol: still it's a great relief I can bail for the middle distance or keep on going at the split if I feel I have the legs.

    @jash I bought red Roubaix tape for the dragon we can't have the same colour bar tape tsk!

    Edit: does anyone know who to fit 18 bottle cages to a road bike :shock:
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    itboffin wrote:
    Lets just get this perfectly clear folks if it's raining I aint riding the dragon no sir! no bleeding way.

    Also my desperate begging to the organizers has paid off they kindly replied informing me that I like others can chose my distance on the day :D

    Two laps of the car park it is :lol: still it's a great relief I can bail for the middle distance or keep on going at the split if I feel I have the legs.

    @jash I bought red Roubaix tape for the dragon we can't have the same colour bar tape tsk!

    Edit: does anyone know who to fit 18 bottle cages to a road bike :shock:

    Of course virtually all the hills are covered on the medio fondo anyway! Please God don't let in Rain though.
  • edhornby
    edhornby Posts: 1,780
    Ok quick adjudication needed...

    roadie with gears but otherwise all ajusters are even, I go past him after he comes through traffic lights from the left and I can see him as I'm waiting for the green.

    I quickly haul past and get hammering along the flat, up a small rise and down through the last bit of cheetham hill before it all opens up. I'm clear

    after getting to a flat straight bit I'm ready to unleash the singlespeed power and I ship the bleedin chain !!!

    as I'm putting it back on he then goes past - it was already a scalp at this point right ?
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  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    Oh yes. You need to get past them legitimately and hold it. I personally think if they manage to stay on your wheel it doesn't count - you need to definitively drop them. If they catch you up 200 yards later at a red light, no matter, you still scalped them. If you're feeling nice you could give their scalp back :)
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