Uncanny

Cougar

I don't know why but whenever I do intervals on the turbo indoors and I'm coming towards the end of an effort and it's getting a bit tough it happens.

My wife decides she needs to talk to me about something. Nothing earth shatteringly important, nothing urgent, nothing that can't wait for a few moments. It could be something she just read in the paper or seen on TV or what shopping do we need.

Also once on the road, in an eyes balls out last 100 yards of a 7 minute interval on a dual carriageway and a car pulls alongside, the window winds down and this guy starts asking me directions. Grrr...

chuckcork

Yeah, isn't it strange that motorists think they can pull up and shout for directions that way?

Bizarre thing is it is usually when you are going in the opposite direction to them at 20mph. I've been abused because I failed to instantly stop and be helpful. They wouldn't do so to someone driving a convertible.

Mind you I've also been stopped by people walking, given them directions and then had them turn and walk away without a thank you too. I just try and give them a loud "you're welcome" to make the point that they've been rude.

DavidBelcher

There must be some sort of Sod's Law re. indoor trainers. Many's the time I've been merrily flogging my guts out on the rollers and the phone rings! Like a I mug stop and answer out of politeness (it usually turns out to be my folks).

David

whyamihere

I go for the rude option in my rollers, and my family seem to have learned that when I click up a couple of gears get my head down and pedal faster, I can't be spoken to.