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  • linsen
    linsen Posts: 1,959
    My leg just fell off
    Emerging from under a big black cloud. All help welcome
  • always_tyred
    always_tyred Posts: 4,965
    boy on bike wrote:
    I'm going up to do the Etape Caledonia in May (17th). Anyone else entered that one?
    How long is it?
  • jonginge
    jonginge Posts: 5,945
    linsen wrote:
    My leg just fell off
    Bit of blu-tack and you'll be fine*


    * obligatory WTFU
    FCN 2-4 "Shut up legs", Jens Voigt
    Planet-x Scott
    Rides
  • linsen
    linsen Posts: 1,959
    JonGinge wrote:
    linsen wrote:
    My leg just fell off
    Bit of blu-tack and you'll be fine*


    * obligatory WTFU

    Good job the stationery order just arrived :D

    Needless to say I am somewhat glad my long training rides have all been in sub-zero temperatures.

    Only have the precariously blu-tacked leg to slow me down....
    Emerging from under a big black cloud. All help welcome
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    JonGinge wrote:
    I'm thinking big gloves, my toasty espresso jacket. Really wanted to avoid using my neoprene overshoes but may have to. Boo

    I wear overshoes every ride regardless, it sooo muddy here all the time and overshoes are a lot cheaper than shoes.

    Some cold & flu remedies have performance enhancing ingredients don't they???
    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
    Always Tyred wrote:
    boy on bike wrote:
    I'm going up to do the Etape Caledonia in May (17th). Anyone else entered that one?
    How long is it?

    Not far.
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    JonGinge wrote:
    itboffin wrote:
    I HAVE A COLD :evil:
    Me too. Grr

    Was going to text you tomorrow to organise a pick up time etc. But if you have a cold, you can walk. :wink:
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • Bassjunkieuk
    Bassjunkieuk Posts: 4,232
    Hmm the Etape Caledonia does look fun, especially as it's the only UK sportive on closed road - well rolling road closure, make sure you keep up the pace!

    It's certainly on my lifetime to-do list, maybe once the kids are MUCH older and I have a MUCH better bike :-D

    Speaking of lifelong goals I mentioned the La Etape to the missus the other day and she asked if I was genuinely interested in giving it a go (after I made a comment about taking my bike with us if we get sent to Italy on our anniversary this year). I said I'd love to at least try it as it's huge event and she said maybe for my 30th birthday year I could try it! The best part of that is that will allow me 4 years of training, saving up money and buying new bike and kit :lol: That would also put me doing it in the Olympic year!
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  • jonginge
    jonginge Posts: 5,945
    itboffin wrote:
    JonGinge wrote:
    I'm thinking big gloves, my toasty espresso jacket. Really wanted to avoid using my neoprene overshoes but may have to. Boo

    I wear overshoes every ride regardless, it sooo muddy here all the time and overshoes are a lot cheaper than shoes.
    Me too. But I've got v warm neoprenes, gore windstoppers, castelli pioggias and various belgian booties. Each do a job but cycling in the neoprenes is like cycling through treacle
    itboffin wrote:
    Some cold & flu remedies have performance enhancing ingredients don't they???
    I like your thinking. This isn't a UCI event is it?
    FCN 2-4 "Shut up legs", Jens Voigt
    Planet-x Scott
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  • jonginge
    jonginge Posts: 5,945
    cjcp wrote:
    JonGinge wrote:
    itboffin wrote:
    I HAVE A COLD :evil:
    Me too. Grr

    Was going to text you tomorrow to organise a pick up time etc. But if you have a cold, you can walk. :wink:
    I suddenly feel so much better :D
    FCN 2-4 "Shut up legs", Jens Voigt
    Planet-x Scott
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  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    Nope which is handy as it means I don't have to wear a helmet.
    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
    Such a shame to get it all dirty, oh well...

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    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.
  • Jen J
    Jen J Posts: 1,054
    Stop your whining everyone. I'd love to be able to ride this weekend :roll: :evil: :cry:
    Commuting: Giant Bowery 08
    Winter Hack: Triandrun Vento 3
    Madone

    It's all about me...
  • jonginge
    jonginge Posts: 5,945
    Jen J wrote:
    Stop your whining everyone. I'd love to be able to ride this weekend :roll: :evil: :cry:
    Yes'm

    Just printed out the HOTA email...
    Getting fish and chips in for lunch

    The preparations have started ;)
    FCN 2-4 "Shut up legs", Jens Voigt
    Planet-x Scott
    Rides
  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    Oooooh I'm excited for you guys!

    But equally glad I'm not doing it. I know, MTFU..... :)
    FCN 7/1
    Viner Maxima, Tifosi CK7, Giant Bowery, Old commuter.
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    So my shake down ride revealed the following

    Gears skipping - cable tension adjusted to resolve.
    Chain suck twice - most likely caused by shifting under load on a steep hill and drive covered in mud.
    Zipper on jacket broken - brrrr cold
    Most annoying of all squeak from BB back, after 10 miles or so it sounds like a small woodland creature be tortured (don't ask)
    Severe speed wobble - could have been the wind
    trying to clear your nasal passage with a cold is not so easy - must wash jacket :oops:

    and my new 36T chainring which just arrived appears to be a 44T MTB chainring, nice work dotbike

    Bizarre head/side wind this morning almost lifted me off the road.

    Oh yes and COLD
    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.
  • biondino
    biondino Posts: 5,990
    itboffin wrote:
    Bizarre head/side wind this morning almost lifted me off the road.

    I had this morning, when overtaking an accelerating bus :shock:
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  • Bassjunkieuk
    Bassjunkieuk Posts: 4,232
    itboffin wrote:
    Such a shame to get it all dirty, oh well...

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    I'm sure I've said this before but..........NICE WHEELS :-)
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  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    Good I was hoping it wasn't the bike.

    My GPS is misbehaving today it thinks my little ride covered 5000ft of climbing I think it would be more like 500ft, so annoying :x

    Very strange road names around these parts

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    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
    itboffin wrote:
    Very strange around these parts

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    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • Bassjunkieuk
    Bassjunkieuk Posts: 4,232
    What with comments about torturing woodland creatures and now this! ITB you have outdone yourself and brigthened up my rather dull afternoon :-)
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  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    The forecasts are looking very grim

    http://www.metcheck.com/V40/UK/FREE/today.asp?zipcode=biggin%20hill
    http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/se/biggin_hill_forecast_weather.html
    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.
  • Coriander
    Coriander Posts: 1,326
    Guys, I am most impressed that you all seem to still be doing the ride.

    All credit to you. I'd have bailed with that weather forecast
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    Coriander wrote:
    Guys, I am most impressed that you all seem to still be doing the ride.

    All credit to you. I'd have bailed with that weather forecast

    I'm going to see how the weather develops. If it starts snowing, it might not be such a clever idea.
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    Strewth. Good luck you guys. :shock:
    FCN 7/1
    Viner Maxima, Tifosi CK7, Giant Bowery, Old commuter.
  • Jay dubbleU
    Jay dubbleU Posts: 3,159
    linsen wrote:
    JonGinge wrote:
    linsen wrote:
    My leg just fell off
    Bit of blu-tack and you'll be fine*


    * obligatory WTFU

    Good job the stationery order just arrived :D

    Needless to say I am somewhat glad my long training rides have all been in sub-zero temperatures.

    Only have the precariously blu-tacked leg to slow me down....

    Duct tape - the visible materialization of The Force - has a Dark side and holds most of the multiverse together
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    cjcp wrote:
    Coriander wrote:
    Guys, I am most impressed that you all seem to still be doing the ride.

    All credit to you. I'd have bailed with that weather forecast

    I'm going to see how the weather develops. If it starts snowing, it might not be such a clever idea.

    Don't even think about it - anyway I thought you we're from gods own country?

    snap out of it SLAP!!! & MTFU

    Edit/: must make room for a first aid kit :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.
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    It rains in God's Country, and I'm from the coast to boot - a nice climate, but, again, where it rains. :wink: When I was growing up, Kent always seemed to be the county which had the snow.
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    At least with all the layers of clothes if we do come off we should just bounce :lol:
    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.
  • DonDaddyD
    DonDaddyD Posts: 12,689
    Bassjunkieuk wrote:
    Also I might be heading over the RP this Sunday, with a m8 who hasn't ridden in AGES, I know most of you hardmen (and linsen!) are doing HOTA but if anyone else wants to join (calls DDD!) your more then welcome :-)

    Sorry dude, can't, I'm still suffering from very bad swelling under my nose.... resulting in a nose bleed when I tried to overly exert myself (not s_x)...

    (went to doctors it's not high blood pressure thankfully).


    Good luck to the HOTA riders!!!
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