Silly commuting racing

greg66_tri_v2.0

cjcp wrote:

Re the back - slightly colder weather the last couple of days causing it to tighten up?

Y'know, this time last year I had that advice from a few people, including the parental units. In my usual way, I though "Pah! Cold? Makes no difference to me!"

Except now I suspect it does.

There's definitely a phase where it's v tight first thing in the morning, and cycling probably does slightly more harm than good. Cycling in cold air with three pieces of lycra over the afflicted area probably doesn't help. Nor does running a nice big gear, and doing huge pushes off the lights.

Live and learn? Oh, I've got half of that sussed, no mistake.

MonkeyMonster

On holiday, just getting web stuff organised before heading to... Ipswich for curry + beers. No cycling alas.

4 day weekends... In fact I'm working just 1 1/2 days next week - holiday to use up before next year.

crumbschief

redvee wrote:

Had a bit of a shock on a zebra crossing this morning, coming round the roundabout by St Mary Redcliffe Church and I see what looks like an unleashed dog crossing the road so have a quick look for the owner but don't see him then look again at the dog which is now reddish in colour with a large bushy tail. Turns out Mr Dog is a fox. They do exist in urban settings but to see one on the commute on a major road at 7:10 in the morning was a bit of a shock.

That would have made me laugh seeing that,can't say i have ever seen one in town.

biondino

On the train this morning, thanks to being off the bike last night as I was out for dinner with a dear friend. And who should share my carriage but the sour-faced old witch who road-raged me the other day when I prevented her, for all of 10 seconds, from moving 50 yards to rejoin the traffic jam she was enjoying. Of course I spent my whole journey thinking of some kind of vengeance, but other than premeditated assault it's hard to imagine what I could have done

biondino

crumbschief wrote:

redvee wrote:

Had a bit of a shock on a zebra crossing this morning, coming round the roundabout by St Mary Redcliffe Church and I see what looks like an unleashed dog crossing the road so have a quick look for the owner but don't see him then look again at the dog which is now reddish in colour with a large bushy tail. Turns out Mr Dog is a fox. They do exist in urban settings but to see one on the commute on a major road at 7:10 in the morning was a bit of a shock.

That would have made me laugh seeing that,can't say i have ever seen one in town.

Come to London! You see a fox every approx 10 cycling miles after dusk in the suburbs here.

lost_in_thought

Greg66 wrote:

cjcp wrote:

Re the back - slightly colder weather the last couple of days causing it to tighten up?

Y'know, this time last year I had that advice from a few people, including the parental units. In my usual way, I though "Pah! Cold? Makes no difference to me!"

Except now I suspect it does.

There's definitely a phase where it's v tight first thing in the morning, and cycling probably does slightly more harm than good. Cycling in cold air with three pieces of lycra over the afflicted area probably doesn't help. Nor does running a nice big gear, and doing huge pushes off the lights.

Live and learn? Oh, I've got half of that sussed, no mistake.

A friend of mine wears one of those 'prevent back pain with this heat pad' things to keep his back warm for early morning jogs, otherwise it all goes horribly wrong. His words not mine.

Stop being so bloody-minded. Have we had this conversation before?

greg66_tri_v2.0

lost_in_thought wrote:

Greg66 wrote:

cjcp wrote:

Re the back - slightly colder weather the last couple of days causing it to tighten up?

Y'know, this time last year I had that advice from a few people, including the parental units. In my usual way, I though "Pah! Cold? Makes no difference to me!"

Except now I suspect it does.

There's definitely a phase where it's v tight first thing in the morning, and cycling probably does slightly more harm than good. Cycling in cold air with three pieces of lycra over the afflicted area probably doesn't help. Nor does running a nice big gear, and doing huge pushes off the lights.

Live and learn? Oh, I've got half of that sussed, no mistake.

A friend of mine wears one of those 'prevent back pain with this heat pad' things to keep his back warm for early morning jogs, otherwise it all goes horribly wrong. His words not mine.

Stop being so bloody-minded. Have we had this conversation before?

Nope. Not with me. Rings no bells at all.

<puts fingers in ears>

Lalalaalalalaala Ican'thearyou!!!!

cjcp

Greg66 wrote:

There's definitely a phase where it's v tight first thing in the morning, and cycling probably does slightly more harm than good. Cycling in cold air with three pieces of lycra over the afflicted area probably doesn't help. Nor does running a nice big gear, and doing huge pushes off the lights.

Hmmm. Fleece-lined bib shorts or fleece-lined tights under the shorts?

Sewinman

I have the little fox f8ckers frolicking outside my bedroom pretty much every night. The day the bin men come thet street turns into a landfill site as they rip open all the bags. I think they should be culled.

lost_in_thought

*rolls up a newspaper*

*THWACK*

Go to the physio!

greg66_tri_v2.0

cjcp wrote:

Hmmm. Fleece-lined bib shorts or fleece-lined tights under the shorts?

I've got bibs under roubaix tights (that's such a sexy thing for a man to say) at the moment, with my helly and jersey probably not quite stretching down far enough. I think I may need to wedge a heat pack into place.

Great.. It will look like I've dressed over a bum bag. Marvellous.

lost_in_thought wrote:

*rolls up a newspaper*

*THWACK*

Go to the physio!

Yes Miss. :oops:

rjsterry

Lovely fresh legs for a lovely fresh morning (day off yesterday). Had a spot of Silly Pram Racing yesterday: parked up in richmond Park then walked down into the town for some Christmas shopping. Realised at 3.30 that the gates close at 4, so had to march/jog back up Richmond Hill. Scalped a Bugaboo and a Maclaren

Not many other roadies out this morning, except the chap in the woolly hat who passed me just before the Oval Tube lights and shouted something like "you come in at the same time as me." across the junction. (So which one are you then?) I decided to regain my scalp/show off as the lights changed, and after ragging myself round into to Kennington Road, realised that he'd gone straight on up to E&C. Where's the fun in that?

All was going well until I got carved up by a white van on Old Street, then arrived at work to find that one of my colleague's bike was stolen from our office yesterday. Some **** just walked into the office and walked out with it. Unbefu*****lievable :evil:

So if anyone sees someone who looks like they don't belong on a 2008 Condor Italia, white frame, black forks and rear triangle, Let me know.

lost_in_thought

Greg66 wrote:

lost_in_thought wrote:

*rolls up a newspaper*

*THWACK*

Go to the physio!

Yes Miss. :oops:

That's better. We'll have no more of this impudent behaviour.

Clever Pun

MonkeyMonster wrote:

On holiday, just getting web stuff organised before heading to... Ipswich for curry + beers. No cycling alas.

4 day weekends... In fact I'm working just 1 1/2 days next week - holiday to use up before next year.

sorry to hear that

Clever Pun

no bike for me today, the train was actually fine as well

I did see a larger lady on a brompton fly past a mtber... good girl

Greg T

lost_in_thought wrote:

That's better. We'll have no more of this impudent behaviour.

I'm deserving of your sternest punishment also, mistress.

tgotb

rjsterry wrote:

So if anyone sees someone who looks like they don't belong on a 2008 Condor Italia, white frame, black forks and rear triangle, Let me know.

Several suspicious Condors on Gumtree at the moment, though your mate's isn't there yet :evil:

greg66_tri_v2.0

Greg T wrote:

lost_in_thought wrote:

That's better. We'll have no more of this impudent behaviour.

I'm deserving of your sternest punishment also, mistress.

How did you say that through the ball gag?

FeynmanC

I think I got my first scalp yesterday. Equivalent bikes, guards, clothes, but i had a rucksack on and he didn't. I also have a stubbly beard, but not what i'd call a proper beard...is that +1 FCN?

Coming over the avonmouth bridge on the way home from work i'm taking it fairly easy as i'm into a headwind and it's my first day back on the bike since my knee problem earlier in the week. A guy on a specialized comes up behind me and passes, as we exchange pleasantries...so I lay on a bit more power to keep up (to his 5oclock, not on his wheel).

As we come down the other side i'm still following him and know I could put on a blast to over take, but dont. As we get into the really dark footpath at the end of the bridge i switch on my new MagicShine and almost blind myself as it reflects off his Altura NightVision Jacket (if you've got one...they work!)

I pull up along side and he asks about the light and we have a bit of a chat. He's out on a training ride from bristol. We turn up onto the road into Pill and when we get to the TJunction, i'm in front and he says he's turning back.

So, technically, he took me, we were neck and neck for about a mile, then i took him up the hill until he bottled it ;-)

Am i right? Can I put a notch on my crossbar?

lost_in_thought

Greg66 wrote:

Greg T wrote:

lost_in_thought wrote:

That's better. We'll have no more of this impudent behaviour.

I'm deserving of your sternest punishment also, mistress.

How did you say that through the ball gag?

It always comes out a bit like 'mifftweff'.

Greg T

Greg66 wrote:

How did you say that through the ball gag?

Plactisssh

cjcp

Showtime, folks.

benno68

cjcp wrote:

Showtime, folks.

So you MTFU'd and cycled in then!

Last night, I was in a foot of water for 40 metres by the Porsche Garage on Penarth Road with a car infront and one following, thank god I didn't have to stop!

Bassjunkieuk

I'm beginning to suspect M66's back problem plays up around this time of year so he doesn't have to bring a bike to the Xmas do and risk being scalped silly on the way home ;-)

Back on a proper commute next week, although due to needing to take an exam on Monday AM I'll be heading out a bit later then normal via my Crystal Palace-Dulwich-Camberwell-London Bridge route so i'll have to see if I can find any worthy scalps to claim!

Doubt I'll have much on the return leg (scalp and leg wise) as it's only a short-ish exam

Roastie

That was fun!

Started with a "fast pootle", then passed a dude on a Cervelo (blue top, looked like an alu Soloist) on the way out of Parliament Sq, but there was traffic so didn't think much of it. He passed me again (quite quickly) into Millbank so was obliged to turn up the heat. :twisted:

I was slowly reeling him in past the Morpeth but got in touch running up to the VB lights (so that doesn't count). He took off from the light when the other turned red, so had a jump on me, and was laying it down.

Feeling lazy, and thinking of the excuse that I *might* race on Sunday, I contemplated letting him go. Naaa. So I tucked up and started the chase. It was very hard, but managed to catch him somewhere around where I understand the end of DSC to be.

The question now, do I grab a rest and then give another burst or do I turn it up one more notch and potentially blow? So I turned it up. As I slowed for the lights just before CB, there was clear air.

My new meds seem to be working a treat.

redvee

Had a visit from the young(?) lady we dread visiting thyis morning Coming up the cyclepath on the pavement by the Three Lamps junction and drop back onto the road I ride over a stone, hard to see in the dark and wet, 4 wheel revolutions later I can feel the tyre going soft. Quick decision as to wether to walk or fix. Five minutes later I'm back on the road with a slightly soft tyre.
Nearly collected a ninja ped on the way home, she crossed the bus lane because the bus had just passed by and assumed the road was clear :x

itboffin

Greg66 wrote:

cjcp wrote:

Greg66 wrote:

plus back is feeling a little sore at the mo

Uh oh...

Yeah. That's rather what I've been thinking. V stiff first thing in the morning, but loosens up reasonably well, so equivalent condition to quite late in the recovery process last time. Seems not to be getting worse (the 48 hours after first signs are when I really find out how bad it's going to be), so that's good. Might be nothing more than a strain from having to carry one of the kids upstairs to bed a few days ago.

We shall see. Yippee. :?

But you've been stretching after each ride haven't you!?!

itboffin

Greg66 wrote:

Greg T wrote:

lost_in_thought wrote:

That's better. We'll have no more of this impudent behaviour.

I'm deserving of your sternest punishment also, mistress.

How did you say that through the ball gag?

Lots and lots of practice.

Besides it would be Christmas is G66 wasn't bent double, people travel miles to see his impression of scrooge, you should see that shuffle

itboffin

FeynmanC I don't think you can old bean, after exchanging pleasantries then on an up hill, mmm borderline at best.

next time shine your light in his eyes as you pass by screaming eat my dust loooooseerrr!!!

jimmypippa

itboffin wrote:

FeynmanC I don't think you can old bean, after exchanging pleasantries then on an up hill, mmm borderline at best.

next time shine your light in his eyes as you pass by screaming eat my dust loooooseerrr!!!

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