Ride Reports

jzed

itboffin wrote:

JZed wrote:

itboffin wrote:

PS. I may be taking a triple this year :oops:

So - big question is - how much weight did you put on (so you need to buy an even lighter bike to compensate)?

One does not discuss things such as weight gain :x

Ok - how light is the n+1? There is an n+1 isn't there?

itboffin

First proper ride of the year and fark me that was hard work, the wind was blowing gale force from what seemed like every direction, branches all over the roads and a whole tree blocking one lane, we cruised along and even climbed at a good pace until the wind upped its game then it was basically stationary track standing practice.

Avg HR 186 although the last 5 miles I held 192-198 :?

I'm knackered and feel a bit sick now

benno68

Bloody hell mate - you'd better have a quiet sit down with a beer!

I can only get my heart rate up to 178 and I leave that for special occasions -

itboffin

Benno68 wrote:

Bloody hell mate - you'd better have a quiet sit down with a beer!

I can only get my heart rate up to 178 and I leave that for special occasions -

That's what i'm doing right now, I dont understand it yes i've not been riding my usual distance or intensity but it hasnt been that long, the only other time i've seen my heart rate like that was straight after my shoulder op.

The friend i was riding with was pretty amazed that i could even hold a conversation at that rate.

welkman

Set out a bit late towards Colchester and into a massive headwind, I’m talking down to 13-14mph in the drops thinking 'what the hell am I doing?'. Skipped going to Mersey because the weather was shite and then carried on my quest to circumnavigate Colchester. Crossed Aberton reservoir which looked great on the map but was actually a glorified puddle and struggled into the next village spurred on by the 'tea rooms' sign. Couldn't find the tea rooms so I had a quick can of coke outside a local shop only to ride past the tea room on my way out of the village. I then took the wrong turn somewhere and ended up going right through the centre of Colchester, which was great. My OS map by this point had soaked up so much sweat that it fell apart and I subsequently got lost, this is where things get better. I found myself on some glorious single lane roads and blasted back home in the sun. 52 miles done in 3h15mins. I am now knackered but still smiling, not quite the 100km I was hoping for but it will do

clarkey cat

some nasty headwind out there but did ripley, staple lane, crocknorth, easy whitedown, easy leith hill, down to ockley, up to coldharbour from A29, dorking, ranmore, effingham, cobham, home. 53 miles. great ride

cyclingprop

Just been out from Dulwich->Catford->Bromley->Downe->Brasted->And back.

Goes to show I still hate hills. ~50 miles and 1016m of climbing... apparently the 25% climbs though short were "fun" (they hurt!). Some walking involved, but I'm blaming that on playing rugby yesterday. And the beer postmatch.

Oh, and the wind is a bit gusty today eh?

il_principe

Good ride out towards Chobham and back. Unlike Clarkey I'm avoiding hills in Jan, just getting the base miles in for now! 53 all told. Nasty headwind all the way out, and the garmin lost the plot at one stage. Still, felt good and the training seems to be working.

clarkey cat

Good ride out towards Chobham and back

I always end up taking wrong turnings around there and finding myself on some dispiriting national speed limit road into a headwind.

EKE_38BPM

As part of Mrs EKE's training for the upcoming rides she wants to do, we rode from Dalston to Barnet. Not a great success as she hates riding in traffic.
I'm begining to doubt she'll be able to do the rides she wants to if she can't ride on the road.

Cafewanda

Oh yee of little faith. Give it another ride or two before you suggest she throws in the towel

Maybe that suggestion should be made over the telephone, so she can't damage you physically, if she gets a little miffed

lost_in_thought

I went out on my bike today. It was nice. Only a short ride, as I've had the sciatica of late which is quite literally a pain in the arse.

Let's see if I've made it better or worse, shall we?

itboffin

Hey liv I had that on and off a couple of years ago, i found that drugs for the immediate pain and regular stretching eventually sent it packing.

Bloody horrible tho

EKE_38BPM

Cafewanda wrote:

Oh yee of little faith. Give it another ride or two before you suggest she throws in the towel

Maybe that suggestion should be made over the telephone, so she can't damage you physically, if she gets a little miffed

She was in tears when buses and trucks passed her. No close passes or anything, but the general amount of traffic freaked her out.
We did 11 miles to my parents house, she slept for two hours then we caught the train back. Her BSO weighs a ton, so that will wipe her out and the wind cut through her lycra, so she was cold.

I won't suggest she throws in the towel, but if I did it would definitely be over the phone as she could kick my arse!

Cafewanda

Lighter bike if can be worked into the budget, Windproof gilet and extra layers. More road practice. Tears will lessen over time. Quieter route?

itboffin

But you told her to MTFU right?

EKE_38BPM

itboffin wrote:

But you told her to MTFU right?

You seem to be forgetting the bit about her being able to kick my arse!

I think I'll go the CafeWanda route.

Kieran_Burns

I hurt.

Lots.

(but I think I got video footage of a FULL double rainbow... will check.)

CiB

Did one of those follow-your-nose rides out through the back lanes & villages that are still a mystery to me in that direction <points over there look>. 15 miles or so into a general headwind with the intention of blitzing the in miles on the way back, which I did, including a couple of miles holding 30+ on the flat. Nice. As it was warm enough to discard overshoes, leggings, baselayer & full gloves and remove the stack of lights from the bike it was a chuffing nice bike to ride again. Everything feels better without the winter accoutrements. Also nice to get out of the routine commute route and explore some unknowns. A good day.

benno68

itboffin wrote:

Benno68 wrote:

Bloody hell mate - you'd better have a quiet sit down with a beer!

I can only get my heart rate up to 178 and I leave that for special occasions -

That's what i'm doing right now, I dont understand it yes i've not been riding my usual distance or intensity but it hasnt been that long, the only other time i've seen my heart rate like that was straight after my shoulder op.

The friend i was riding with was pretty amazed that i could even hold a conversation at that rate.

Be careful ITB, last summer my heart rate maxed and I was still holding a conversation. I felt unwell 20 miles further into the ride and stopped 10 miles from home. Ended up in hospital for 3 days with "possible heat exhaustion". I reckon that I may have had a virus as the ride was not that quick, hard or fast.

If your heart rate is suddenly going through the roof it maybe that you're not 100% - that day I felt fine to start with.

benno68

Went out with the club today, out to Church Village, Gilfach Goch, over Llangeinor and back via Ewenny and the coast road. Only 16.7 average but my legs feel like it was a lot quicker. Got home and realised that my seatpost had slipped by 5cm - not sure if that made much difference. I definitely need to get more miles in.

itboffin

Tiny rant but WTF gives with the couple of weeks of the bike and suddenly you're a couch potatoes never done a days exercise in your life :evil:

Paul E

I feel that after 2 days off the bike, it does motivate me to keep it up, done more miles over winter than I ever have and feel great for it.

Kieran_Burns

Yup - it came out. Really lucky as I only had 5 minutes of filming left!

http://youtu.be/yuMsTKKpRrY?hd=1

il_principe

itboffin wrote:

Tiny rant but WTF gives with the couple of weeks of the bike and suddenly you're a couch potatoes never done a days exercise in your life :evil:

'Aint fitness a bitch. Takes months to attain and seemingly days to lose. Are some visits to the Turbo cave called for?

itboffin

Il Principe wrote:

itboffin wrote:

Tiny rant but WTF gives with the couple of weeks of the bike and suddenly you're a couch potatoes never done a days exercise in your life :evil:

'Aint fitness a *****. Takes months to attain and seemingly days to lose. Are some visits to the Turbo cave called for?

All is revealed seems I have a bug or something, totally wiped out today. I'd assumed jet lag was the cause of my tiredness and high HR

itboffin

Finished my Steel set up for this years Amstel Gold race, might change the pedals on the day for SPD's also need to replace to seat post for one without any lay back.

10.5 gentle miles with a couple of stops to check for play and tightness - all seems fine.

As for the ride well it's cold and cloudy here but otherwise dry and bright, pretty much idea winter cycling conditions yet still I could barely be arsed.

il_principe

Managed my longest ride of the year so far this am. 60 miles and an 18.4 av. Not the best of conditions but it was good to get out. Coming bad into the smoke fecked with the av speed, but these solo rides must be doing some good. Need to amend my winter loop as there are 2 horrific roads which I keep ending up on. One has double white lines so EVERY car passes with about an inch to spare. Not good.

rolf_f

Managed to get my 100k challenge ride in for January - a bit last minute but glad I waited as the weather was fantastic today. Virtually no wind, almost clear blue sky and I more or less had the right kit on not to be too cold or hot. Just a standard loop - 65 miles and 3500 feet of climbing - but only really two climbs that would make the noses of the weak bleed.

Il Principe wrote:

Need to amend my winter loop as there are 2 horrific roads which I keep ending up on. One has double white lines so EVERY car passes with about an inch to spare. Not good.

Funny how car drivers don't mind disobeying the highway code when it comes to passing cyclists but are fussy about it if it involves crossing double white lines.......

kevess

itboffin wrote:

Finished my Steel set up for this years Amstel Gold race, might change the pedals on the day for SPD's also need to replace to seat post for one without any lay back.

10.5 gentle miles with a couple of stops to check for play and tightness - all seems fine.

As for the ride well it's cold and cloudy here but otherwise dry and bright, pretty much idea winter cycling conditions yet still I could barely be arsed.

+1, That I like an awful lot!