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  • prawny
    prawny Posts: 5,440
    I'm getting a bit sick of the route this week the driving standard is getting worse and the roads are terrible after the winter.

    I do feel like I need a rest day some times I think I've only managed a full week once after my enforced lay-off. I don't think I've got as much climing as you though, 1000ft on the way home but it finishes with this grinder.

    http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&sourc ... 7,,0,30.28
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    Voodoo Bizango - 2014 - Dead - Hit by a car
    Vitus Sentier VRS - 2017
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    Rolf F wrote:
    cjcp wrote:
    Rolf F wrote:
    cjcp wrote:
    Somewhat annoyingly, it looks as if I'm going to end up on 970-ish. Bumcakes.

    Can't you pack an extra 15 in today and tomorrow?

    It's difficult leaving the house earlier - have to make breakfast for the kids, get them ready for school etc.

    C'mon - surely it's about time the mtfu'd and started looking after themselves! This is 1k in a month; some things matter more than unfed children........

    :lol:
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • gert_lush
    gert_lush Posts: 634
    cjcp wrote:
    Rolf F wrote:
    cjcp wrote:
    Rolf F wrote:
    cjcp wrote:
    Somewhat annoyingly, it looks as if I'm going to end up on 970-ish. Bumcakes.

    Can't you pack an extra 15 in today and tomorrow?

    It's difficult leaving the house earlier - have to make breakfast for the kids, get them ready for school etc.

    C'mon - surely it's about time the mtfu'd and started looking after themselves! This is 1k in a month; some things matter more than unfed children........

    :lol:

    ..they'll understand when they're older* :D

    *although the missus might not
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    FCN 4 sometimes
  • salsajake
    salsajake Posts: 702
    prawny wrote:
    I'm getting a bit sick of the route this week the driving standard is getting worse and the roads are terrible after the winter.

    I do feel like I need a rest day some times I think I've only managed a full week once after my enforced lay-off. I don't think I've got as much climing as you though, 1000ft on the way home but it finishes with this grinder.

    http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&sourc ... 7,,0,30.28

    ouch, that must be about 1:12 - 1:15?

    this is my "biggy" on the way in (actually this is part way up but only way to avoid confusion given junctions lower down) - if you have the spare 10 minutes to click your way to the top of vine lane and st k's pass you'll emerge at the top - nice and scenic and actually not too bad a climb - 4 main ramps, that's how I deal with it anyway!

    edit - try this:

    http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=q&sourc ... 2,,0,10.62
  • prawny
    prawny Posts: 5,440
    Yours is a nicer setting than mine, I have to go past 2 local shops with gangs of chavs hanging around outside. I worry that they'll go for me one day, I wont be able to out run them :lol:
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    Voodoo Bizango - 2014 - Dead - Hit by a car
    Vitus Sentier VRS - 2017
  • salsajake
    salsajake Posts: 702
    prawny wrote:
    Yours is a nicer setting than mine, I have to go past 2 local shops with gangs of chavs hanging around outside. I worry that they'll go for me one day, I wont be able to out run them :lol:

    unclip the d-lock, ready, naturally.
  • WesternWay
    WesternWay Posts: 564
    I have developed a cold over the course of the day.

    Ride home is 11 miles, up to Barnet (so up Archway Hill)

    Do I wimp out and get the tube home, or MTFU?
  • prawny
    prawny Posts: 5,440
    I don't own a bike lock, well thats not strictly true, there's a cheap old one keeping the barbecue in the garden.
    Saracen Tenet 3 - 2015 - Dead - Replaced with a Hack Frame
    Voodoo Bizango - 2014 - Dead - Hit by a car
    Vitus Sentier VRS - 2017
  • salsajake
    salsajake Posts: 702
    WesternWay wrote:
    I have developed a cold over the course of the day.

    Ride home is 11 miles, up to Barnet (so up Archway Hill)

    Do I wimp out and get the tube home, or MTFU?

    depends - where are you on the table?
  • WesternWay
    WesternWay Posts: 564
    salsajake wrote:

    depends - where are you on the table?

    luckily way back in 64th or so, but chasing chopperharris
  • salsajake
    salsajake Posts: 702
    WesternWay wrote:
    salsajake wrote:

    depends - where are you on the table?

    luckily way back in 64th or so, but chasing chopperharris

    and me then. Well, why not try and catch me tonight with an extended commute (but just miss out), run yourself into the ground, let the cold eat into you and destroy you and take a few weeks off to recover?

    In seriousness, if it came on that quick, don't go too hard as it could be counter-productive to ride.
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    I might be down but I'm sure as he'll not out, made it into the office despite tireness and Illness but let me tell you now, saddle sores popped or otherwise make me seriously doubt the benefits of this madness!!!

    I have the journey home followed by my early morning non commute tomorrow which should see me back on target for YTD.

    God help us should we ever get a summer this year I predict epic mileage rides :)
    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.
  • jonginge
    jonginge Posts: 5,945
    Hmm, got a card through my door from a courier company. Could phone them up to change the delivery address to work. Or I could cycle to New Malden tomorrow morning before work to pick up the package... Thoughts?
    FCN 2-4 "Shut up legs", Jens Voigt
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  • attica
    attica Posts: 2,362
    JonGinge wrote:
    Thoughts?

    What's to think about? Doooo Eeeeeeeet.







    Anybody want to form "Stats Anonymous"?
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  • jonginge
    jonginge Posts: 5,945
    Attica wrote:
    JonGinge wrote:
    Thoughts?

    What's to think about? Doooo Eeeeeeeet.







    Anybody want to form "Stats Anonymous"?
    Huzzah! Internet validation :)
    I'm currently in a low-lying 22nd position. After scraping into the top 10 last year, I need something to climb my way out of the morass...
    FCN 2-4 "Shut up legs", Jens Voigt
    Planet-x Scott
    Rides
  • gert_lush
    gert_lush Posts: 634
    Attica wrote:
    Anybody want to form "Stats Anonymous"?

    maybe we should set up Totally Wholeheartedly Addicted To Stats

    ..oh dear its seems to abbreviate to TWATS :D:D
    FCN 8 mainly
    FCN 4 sometimes
  • andy83
    andy83 Posts: 1,558
    Is it wrong im off work tomorrow and just mapped out a 65 mile route !!

    nothing to do with the fact I want to get up a few places and get some miles added for the month stats, will push me to get to 1000 next month, hopefully getting first century in on saturday
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    Enjoy it on the way home folks I just struggled like a bastard into 31 mph headwind the whole way, soaking wet and tired AGAIN!

    So much for summer :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.
  • andy83
    andy83 Posts: 1,558
    itboffin wrote:
    Enjoy it on the way home folks I just struggled like a bastard into 31 mph headwind the whole way, soaking wet and tired AGAIN!

    So much for summer :evil:

    does it make it worse i got my imaginary commute out the way first thing as im off today :)
  • suzyb
    suzyb Posts: 3,449
    itboffin wrote:
    Enjoy it on the way home folks I just struggled like a bastard into 31 mph headwind the whole way, soaking wet and tired AGAIN!

    So much for summer :evil:
    It could be worse, you could live in Scotland where it's snowing.
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  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    Oh sweet baby Moses. This bleedin' Stats table.

    There's a driving wind and rain, ice blocks now exist where feet used to be, so logic dictates I should go home.

    No. I'm thinking I can eek out a few more miles. 10 more of them in the end. The feeling is slowly returning to my toes. Tomorrow's forecast is for heavier rain and colder temperatures. Oh goody.
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • Rich158
    Rich158 Posts: 2,348
    Bugger the stats, I'm sat on a train after bailing on the ride home from club night. Some things just aren't worth being that cold and wet for
    pain is temporary, the glory of beating your mates to the top of the hill lasts forever.....................

    Revised FCN - 2
  • asprilla
    asprilla Posts: 8,440
    I'm bailing on tomorrow; today's weather combined with a spin class this morning has just destroyed me. I will sleep very well tonight.
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    Race - Fuji Norcom Straight
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  • gert_lush
    gert_lush Posts: 634
    cjcp wrote:
    Oh sweet baby Moses. This bleedin' Stats table.

    There's a driving wind and rain, ice blocks now exist where feet used to be, so logic dictates I should go home.

    No. I'm thinking I can eek out a few more miles. 10 more of them in the end. The feeling is slowly returning to my toes. Tomorrow's forecast is for heavier rain and colder temperatures. Oh goody.

    I got a few more miles in March than I was planning so I can lend you a few if you want, no interest, just need them back in April sometime :D
    FCN 8 mainly
    FCN 4 sometimes
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    gert_lush wrote:
    cjcp wrote:
    Oh sweet baby Moses. This bleedin' Stats table.

    There's a driving wind and rain, ice blocks now exist where feet used to be, so logic dictates I should go home.

    No. I'm thinking I can eek out a few more miles. 10 more of them in the end. The feeling is slowly returning to my toes. Tomorrow's forecast is for heavier rain and colder temperatures. Oh goody.

    I got a few more miles in March than I was planning so I can lend you a few if you want, no interest, just need them back in April sometime :D

    No can do. April is not looking good, so will need to keep them. :wink:
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • 5milestogo
    5milestogo Posts: 224
    70 mins ride home tonight turned into 90 mins of pain but managed to log the miles. Hope wind stays and clothes dry tonight ready for a rtn in.....9 hours. Whose bright idea was this stats page....!
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  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    Stop your bitch and MTFU, seriously now peeps after the last two winters this is nothing, in fact I'm current sitting in Southampton airport and I couldn't help but think jeez I should have cycled straight from work, would have only been an extra 25 miles into 'The Headwind' now that's frankly messed up but still :)

    no thought of course on how I'd get home with daughter and large suitcases :)
    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.
  • gert_lush
    gert_lush Posts: 634
    itboffin wrote:
    no thought of course on how I'd get home with daughter and large suitcases :)

    MTFU!!! :D:D:D

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    FCN 8 mainly
    FCN 4 sometimes
  • gert_lush
    gert_lush Posts: 634
    cjcp wrote:
    gert_lush wrote:
    cjcp wrote:
    Oh sweet baby Moses. This bleedin' Stats table.

    There's a driving wind and rain, ice blocks now exist where feet used to be, so logic dictates I should go home.

    No. I'm thinking I can eek out a few more miles. 10 more of them in the end. The feeling is slowly returning to my toes. Tomorrow's forecast is for heavier rain and colder temperatures. Oh goody.

    I got a few more miles in March than I was planning so I can lend you a few if you want, no interest, just need them back in April sometime :D

    No can do. April is not looking good, so will need to keep them. :wink:

    ..Maybe you can set up a direct debit over a 6 month period
    FCN 8 mainly
    FCN 4 sometimes
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    Holy crap I was joking about 1000 in April but looking at my training diary that looks possible :shock: really possible :shock: :shock: :? :roll: :?

    PS. as s0on as the rain stops (assuming it does) my commute will be sans MASSHOOF rucksack and on the TT bike, that's wrong.... right!?
    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.

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