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  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    I have wine and whisky. I win.

    Told off some bloke who was drafting me today. I was in no-sweat-super-pootle mode, and slowed down several times, yet he still didn't overtake....

    cue: 'do you want to come past me or something?'

    him: 'no, just keeping the pace behind you'

    me: 'it's really bad form to sit right on someone's wheel etc [explanation].'

    To be fair, on the old commuter I used to think I was doing well if I could hang onto someone's wheel. Hopefully he's learned, although no apology was forthcoming.

    :twisted: Good on ya, LiT.
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • gbsahne001
    gbsahne001 Posts: 1,973
    I'd agree with IT on the previous page page.... he was admiring the view!


    At least all the numpties will be off the road this morning owing to the precipitation! Wish I could remember whether I have a spare set of clothes at work though!
    Winter Hack
    Everyday Commuter
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    Oh joy more rain :evil:
    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.
  • asprilla
    asprilla Posts: 8,440
    cjcp wrote:
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    I have wine and whisky. I win.

    Told off some bloke who was drafting me today. I was in no-sweat-super-pootle mode, and slowed down several times, yet he still didn't overtake....

    cue: 'do you want to come past me or something?'

    him: 'no, just keeping the pace behind you'

    me: 'it's really bad form to sit right on someone's wheel etc [explanation].'

    To be fair, on the old commuter I used to think I was doing well if I could hang onto someone's wheel. Hopefully he's learned, although no apology was forthcoming.

    :twisted: Good on ya, LiT.

    I think I annoyed someone last night as I was drafting.

    However, we were in a cycle lane next to a traffic jam, and I had nowhere else to go. He just kept looking back and shaking his head, but what could I do?
    Mud - Genesis Vapour CCX
    Race - Fuji Norcom Straight
    Sun - Cervelo R3
    Winter / Commute - Dolan ADX
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    Asprilla wrote:
    cjcp wrote:
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    I have wine and whisky. I win.

    Told off some bloke who was drafting me today. I was in no-sweat-super-pootle mode, and slowed down several times, yet he still didn't overtake....

    cue: 'do you want to come past me or something?'

    him: 'no, just keeping the pace behind you'

    me: 'it's really bad form to sit right on someone's wheel etc [explanation].'

    To be fair, on the old commuter I used to think I was doing well if I could hang onto someone's wheel. Hopefully he's learned, although no apology was forthcoming.

    :twisted: Good on ya, LiT.

    I think I annoyed someone last night as I was drafting.

    However, we were in a cycle lane next to a traffic jam, and I had nowhere else to go. He just kept looking back and shaking his head, but what could I do?

    May be he was just passing judgement on your choice of cycle wear?

    I'm just saying! :P
    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.
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    So what's the general opinion on toast & marmite

    With butter or without?

    :roll:

    moves up the pack and begins fuelling for the final sprint
    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.
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    Had a chap on a black Spesh in red top and black shorts drafting me or just sitting on my quarter this morning from RP. Not chuffin' annoying at all...

    Then picked up another fairy on a blue Trek on Embankment. He hopped from one wheel to mine as I passed. He no understand the wave to go past, either.
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • El Capitano
    El Capitano Posts: 6,401
    itboffin wrote:
    So what's the general opinion on toast & marmite

    With butter or without?

    Got to be with. And, real butter, none of this plastic rubbish they call margarine...
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  • El Capitano
    El Capitano Posts: 6,401
    Brapped in on the TT bike this morning, bit of a headwind but no rain and none was forecast. However, the weather now looks like it might be turning, so the ride home might be interesting - hard slick tyres + wet roads + TT bike = El Capitano on the deck (again...)

    Still, on the bright side, KFC are doing the Breakfast Platter's at £1.99 (with voucher). :D
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  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    Oh dilemma

    Do i wear the red mitts which match my jacket/jersey or do i wear the blue which go with my base layer? :roll:
    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.
  • asprilla
    asprilla Posts: 8,440
    itboffin wrote:
    Oh dilemma

    Do i wear the red mitts which match my jacket/jersey or do i wear the blue which go with my base layer? :roll:

    Red. Red makes you go faster.
    Mud - Genesis Vapour CCX
    Race - Fuji Norcom Straight
    Sun - Cervelo R3
    Winter / Commute - Dolan ADX
  • kelsen
    kelsen Posts: 2,003
    itboffin wrote:
    Oh dilemma

    Do i wear the red mitts which match my jacket/jersey or do i wear the blue which go with my base layer? :roll:

    The pair that matches your handbag obviously!
  • greg66_tri_v2.0
    greg66_tri_v2.0 Posts: 7,172
    kelsen wrote:
    itboffin wrote:
    Oh dilemma

    Do i wear the red mitts which match my jacket/jersey or do i wear the blue which go with my base layer? :roll:

    The pair that matches your handbag obviously!

    Ah, but ITB's next question will be "which handbag?"
    Swim. Bike. Run. Yeah. That's what I used to do.

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    Bike 2-A
  • MonkeyMonster
    MonkeyMonster Posts: 4,629
    Morning morning. Where were the bikes this morning? Hello again to the chap on the fixed (something) that I was chatting with at various points on his way to Tower Hill. Wonder if he finds his way or is already on here?
    The grumpy twunt who blindly went through the ped crossing and also not responding at all to my good morning - smile dude and you'll feel better.
    Good morning to everyone really - its friday and the weekend approaches!
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    The Mad Monkey [2013 Hoy 003] [FCN: 4]
  • ketsbaia
    ketsbaia Posts: 1,718
    That was fun. I knew the winter trainer would be a good substitute. Barely noticed anyone on my way in apart from a chap on a blue Ribble who looked a bit quick but was bearing right. That could have been interesting.

    Drafting a guy on a little Vespa was worth the effort to see the look of shock on his face in his wing mirror. Poor chap did a double-take and nearly swerved into the kerb.

    *inches closer to the business end of the peloton*
    One more gear

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  • jonginge
    jonginge Posts: 5,945
    itboffin wrote:
    moves up the pack and begins fuelling for the final sprint
    But you know you're just the leadout man Mr Renshaw. ;)
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  • Kieran_Burns
    Kieran_Burns Posts: 9,757
    JonGinge wrote:
    itboffin wrote:
    moves up the pack and begins fuelling for the final sprint
    But you know you're just the leadout man Mr Renshaw. ;)

    Hey - I'm the green jersey wearer around here.... get to the back....
    Chunky Cyclists need your love too! :-)
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    2011 Trek Madone 4.5
    2012 Felt F65X
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  • UndercoverElephant
    UndercoverElephant Posts: 5,796
    Kieran_Burns wrote:
    JonGinge wrote:
    itboffin wrote:
    moves up the pack and begins fuelling for the final sprint
    But you know you're just the leadout man Mr Renshaw. ;)

    Hey - I'm the green jersey wearer around here.... get to the back....

    Perhaps, but I'm currently wearing yellow.
    Sun - Rain - Snow
  • davis
    davis Posts: 2,506
    UndercoverElephant wrote:
    Kieran_Burns wrote:
    JonGinge wrote:
    itboffin wrote:
    moves up the pack and begins fuelling for the final sprint
    But you know you're just the leadout man Mr Renshaw. ;)

    Hey - I'm the green jersey wearer around here.... get to the back....

    Perhaps, but I'm currently wearing yellow.

    If you lot start discussing your wardrobe again I'm taking my handbag and flouncing out of the room!
    Sometimes parts break. Sometimes you crash. Sometimes it’s your fault.
  • tailwindhome
    tailwindhome Posts: 19,434
    *drops back to team car to agree strategy.
    “New York has the haircuts, London has the trousers, but Belfast has the reason!
  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    *practises headbutt*
  • ketsbaia
    ketsbaia Posts: 1,718
    *jostles*
    One more gear

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  • jonginge
    jonginge Posts: 5,945
    *tightens shoes*
    FCN 2-4 "Shut up legs", Jens Voigt
    Planet-x Scott
    Rides
  • MonkeyMonster
    MonkeyMonster Posts: 4,629
    *accidently squirts water on neighbour*
    Le Cannon [98 Cannondale M400] [FCN: 8]
    The Mad Monkey [2013 Hoy 003] [FCN: 4]
  • tgotb
    tgotb Posts: 4,714
    Chapeau to the two guys who came flying past me along Albert Embankment this morning. I was doing 25, reckon they must have been close to 30, both riding fixed. Got stuck behind one of them pulling away from the Battersea Bridge lights though; I've seen glaciers accelerate more quickly...

    Still hanging around in the pack, but packing one hell of a sprint finish...
    Pannier, 120rpm.
  • Greg T
    Greg T Posts: 3,266
    *stands up, three revs, sits down, war face on*
    Fixed gear for wet weather / hairy roadie for posing in the sun.

    What would Thora Hurd do?
  • kelsen
    kelsen Posts: 2,003
    *runs alongside the peloton in a lime-green mankini*
  • Greg T
    Greg T Posts: 3,266
    TGOTB wrote:
    Chapeau to the two guys who came flying past me along Albert Embankment this morning. I was doing 25, reckon they must have been close to 30, both riding fixed. Got stuck behind one of them pulling away from the Battersea Bridge lights though; I've seen glaciers accelerate more quickly...

    Still hanging around in the pack, but packing one hell of a sprint finish...

    one in red and one in green liquigas?
    Fixed gear for wet weather / hairy roadie for posing in the sun.

    What would Thora Hurd do?
  • tgotb
    tgotb Posts: 4,714
    Greg T wrote:
    TGOTB wrote:
    Chapeau to the two guys who came flying past me along Albert Embankment this morning. I was doing 25, reckon they must have been close to 30, both riding fixed. Got stuck behind one of them pulling away from the Battersea Bridge lights though; I've seen glaciers accelerate more quickly...

    Still hanging around in the pack, but packing one hell of a sprint finish...

    one in red and one in green liquigas?

    Yep, and one with a rather nice Carradice saddlebag.
    Pannier, 120rpm.
  • Greg T
    Greg T Posts: 3,266
    TGOTB wrote:
    Greg T wrote:
    TGOTB wrote:
    Chapeau to the two guys who came flying past me along Albert Embankment this morning. I was doing 25, reckon they must have been close to 30, both riding fixed. Got stuck behind one of them pulling away from the Battersea Bridge lights though; I've seen glaciers accelerate more quickly...

    Still hanging around in the pack, but packing one hell of a sprint finish...

    one in red and one in green liquigas?

    Yep, and one with a rather nice Carradice saddlebag.

    They must have been AWESOME.

    Certainly they sound like GOD LIKE men, striding the Earth like Spartan warriors (not at all homo-erotic - justy you know really well defined and oiled up).

    I imagine that the one in Green was especially impressive. That orange cap as well - I mean how great was he?

    So - again - would you like to comment further on how great they (he - the guy in green) was?
    Fixed gear for wet weather / hairy roadie for posing in the sun.

    What would Thora Hurd do?

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