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Been pretty much working from home all week so it's been an extra effort to get the miles in, at least with the commute I have a destination, I did try riding to the station and back in one go but to be honest I've not really done many 50+ mile rides since this summers silly sportives.
Laps and loops of the muddy icy lanes for me, in the dark too
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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.0 -
itboffin wrote:Been pretty much working from home all week so it's been an extra effort to get the miles in, at least with the commute I have a destination, I did try riding to the station and back in one go but to be honest I've not really done many 50+ mile rides since this summers silly sportives.
Laps and loops of the muddy icy lanes for me, in the dark too
it was your hairbrained scheme.. MTFU
this time of year isn't the place for extensions to commuting... no sirPurveyor of sonic doom
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Clever Pun wrote:this time of year isn't the place for extensions to commuting... no sir
I tend to agree; this mornings extended run is likely to be my last one of the year.0 -
I've now resigned myself to the fact that I'm not going to hit my 5000 mile target. I've got no chance of getting 800 miles in - bugger!
Must do much better next year!_________________________________________________
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Clever Pun wrote:itboffin wrote:Been pretty much working from home all week so it's been an extra effort to get the miles in, at least with the commute I have a destination, I did try riding to the station and back in one go but to be honest I've not really done many 50+ mile rides since this summers silly sportives.
Laps and loops of the muddy icy lanes for me, in the dark too
it was your hairbrained scheme.. MTFU
this time of year isn't the place for extensions to commuting... no sir
I know but whos the bigger fool, the fool or those who follow the fool
Oh wait i'm all alone on this one :?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.0 -
Benno68 wrote:I've now resigned myself to the fact that I'm not going to hit my 5000 mile target. I've got no chance of getting 800 miles in - bugger!
Must do much better next year!
Come on fella you can do it, btw you've really help me stay on target for this years 8000 miles - in fact you could say you've shed some light on the problem 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.0 -
Clever Pun wrote:itboffin wrote:Been pretty much working from home all week so it's been an extra effort to get the miles in, at least with the commute I have a destination, I did try riding to the station and back in one go but to be honest I've not really done many 50+ mile rides since this summers silly sportives.
Laps and loops of the muddy icy lanes for me, in the dark too
it was your hairbrained scheme.. MTFU
this time of year isn't the place for extensions to commuting... no sir
What are you on about? I've not done an unextended commute for about 6 months!
And I'm not stopping now!
Don't worry ITB, you aren't entirely alone. If I manage another 50 tomorrow, I might push for a couple of 35s at the weekend to make it a big three oh, oh. Depends on't weather though. Only managed 27 today due to trip to Brum and needing to warm up my new Marathon Winter. That was hard work. If I can find another Marathon WInter, I reckon I'll swap over the one I have on now so I only have to do the warm up with one again!Faster than a tent.......0 -
Rolf F wrote:Clever Pun wrote:itboffin wrote:Been pretty much working from home all week so it's been an extra effort to get the miles in, at least with the commute I have a destination, I did try riding to the station and back in one go but to be honest I've not really done many 50+ mile rides since this summers silly sportives.
Laps and loops of the muddy icy lanes for me, in the dark too
it was your hairbrained scheme.. MTFU
this time of year isn't the place for extensions to commuting... no sir
What are you on about? I've not done an unextended commute for about 6 months!
Don't worry ITB, you aren't entirely alone. If I manage another 50 tomorrow, I might push for a couple of 35s at the weekend to make it a big three oh, oh. Depends on't weather though. Only managed 27 today due to trip to Brum and needing to warm up my new Marathon Winter. That was hard work. If I can find another Marathon WInter, I reckon I'll swap over the one I have on now so I only have to do the warm up with one again!
The point :arrow:
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Morning CJCP your scalp is mine :twisted: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.0 -
Clever Pun wrote:
The point :arrow:
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Arrrghh! Stop confusing me with your arrows going left and your arrows going right!
Anyway, the point is it is still very much extended commute season. The only time that stops is when there is snow or sheet ice on the ground......Faster than a tent.......0 -
i'm having to dig deep now, how you folks at the top consistently knock out 1k months i'll never know, I seem to be either cycling or eating at the moment.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.0 -
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Rolf F wrote:Clever Pun wrote:
The point :arrow:
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Arrrghh! Stop confusing me with your arrows going left and your arrows going right!
Anyway, the point is it is still very much extended commute season. The only time that stops is when there is snow or sheet ice on the ground......
*sigh* my point was I've extended my commutes consistently too but I don't want others too...geddit?Purveyor of sonic doom
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Clever Pun wrote:*sigh* my point was I've extended my commutes consistently too but I don't want others too...geddit?
Lol! Yes, just about. I think I am cycling so much my muscles are starting to feed on my brain
Oh yes, I see that coveted final top 10 place is within reach of at least four. If I were you, I'd be worried.........
ITB - I'm still in. All now down to the weather. I run up to Skipton will get me to around 275 and the remainder can be done on a wee trip into town on Sunday. If......it.......doesn't.......snow...........................Faster than a tent.......0 -
Sad news to report, just back from the hospital and it's a green light for surgery in my shoulder, they're going to shave a bit of bone off to allow my tendons to move freely again.
even worse, they're going to do this in the next couple of weeks :shock: might 8k goal for the year is looking very unlikely 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.0 -
itboffin wrote:Morning CJCP your scalp is mine :twisted:
No it ain't, 'cos you ain't gonna make the pass stick. :twisted:
P.S. Sorry to hear about the need for the op. Best to get it down now because you can rest over Christmas.FCN 2-4.
"What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
"It stays down, Daddy."
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cjcp wrote:itboffin wrote:Morning CJCP your scalp is mine :twisted:
No it ain't, 'cos you ain't gonna make the pass stick. :twisted:
P.S. Sorry to hear about the need for the op. Best to get it down now because you can rest over Christmas.
thanks but ...
By the time you get back all tanned and fat from your loafing about on holiday i'll be at least 100 miles ahead if not more :twisted:
Your scalp kept my head extra warm during today little ride, might stuff it in the shorts for some extra winter padding :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.0 -
itboffin wrote:cjcp wrote:itboffin wrote:Morning CJCP your scalp is mine :twisted:
No it ain't, 'cos you ain't gonna make the pass stick. :twisted:
P.S. Sorry to hear about the need for the op. Best to get it down now because you can rest over Christmas.
thanks but ...
By the time you get back all tanned and fat from your loafing about on holiday i'll be at least 100 miles ahead if not more :twisted:
Your scalp kept my head extra warm during today little ride, might stuff it in the shorts for some extra winter padding :shock:
Huh. S'funny, because I'm back and only 12 miles behind you.
You'd better buy a skull cap...FCN 2-4.
"What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
"It stays down, Daddy."
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That was yesterday, today is a new day oh and my wife is away this weekend, so even more free time
talking of skull caps i did just buy the Castelli hat system, nice and warm.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.0 -
Oh my it's cold out there, lucky for me we only have the thinest dusting of snow.
:roll:
brrrrr
Edit: -5 here in Marlborough at the momentRule #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.0 -
It snowed a couple of times today but so light nothing settled, which is a shame as i'm totally ready now.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.0 -
Waiting on a second Marathon WInter. No-one has them here so I ordered one from Germany. Cheaper there than from the UK anyway
ITB - I see you only need another 20 miles. 30 for me. Should be OK as long as the weather is reasonably sensible. Want to take out the touring bike tomorrow rather than the MTB.........Faster than a tent.......0 -
18 if you please, I was sooooo tempted to knock them out tonight but opted for an hour turbo session instead, it was actually nice to be warm & dry for a change.
The plan tomorrow is to do my usual 10 miles CX lap, which is frankly a tad boring now, then knock the last 8 off on the MTB in the forest 8)
Alas I have a second goal, 1000 miles for Nov so I'll still need to do at least 45 miles tomorrow, Mon & Tues :?
Then that takes me within a sniff of my year target of 8000 miles, fingers crossed I'll nail all three before my op.
PS. CJCP scalp makes a handy sponge for mopping up turbo sweat
@CJCP is your head feeling the breeze bud? :twisted: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.0 -
Naaah 20. 18 is too narrow a margin for error!
The 1k is definitely worth going for. I'm up for 1100 for November; clicked over 1k this afternoon. 1100 should be difficult to miss; I'll need less than 40 for Monday and Tuesday and I reckon I'll probably do 50 to 60.Faster than a tent.......0 -
I so booking a sports massage for 1st dec. the minute I stop this madness my body is going to explode, my thighs are so tight you could bounce coins of them.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.0 -
I thought you were referring to the weather thereRolf F wrote:Waiting on a second Marathon WInter. No-one has them here so I ordered one from Germany. Cheaper there than from the UK anyway
ITB - I see you only need another 20 miles. 30 for me. Should be OK as long as the weather is reasonably sensible. Want to take out the touring bike tomorrow rather than the MTB.........
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The temp risen here to a toasty 1c i'm just waiting for the dark then i'm off lights a blazing tyres knobbly and wide 8)
Edit: well done Rolf F, it's been a hard challenge given the conditions, same next week? :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.0
