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  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    Strewth! It's getting fairly data-tastic!

    I'm happy with the just miles/PF/targets etc version, and I reckon you should all just get garmins/nokia sports tracker/other relevant software and compare on there!

    So nyerrrrrrrrrr! :P
    FCN 7/1
    Viner Maxima, Tifosi CK7, Giant Bowery, Old commuter.
  • CiB
    CiB Posts: 6,098
    lost_in_thought wrote:
    Strewth! It's getting fairly data-tastic!

    I'm happy with the just miles/PF/targets etc version, and I reckon you should all just get garmins/nokia sports tracker/other relevant software and compare on there!

    So nyerrrrrrrrrr! :P
    Function creep. Start with something simple, and it builds. Unnecessarily. :)
  • rolf_f
    rolf_f Posts: 16,015
    Nooooo, it's called Fun with Statistics! Also, it is a means for me to get nearer the top of the table compared to all these Londoners whose routes are so flat they select the granny ring for speed bumps! (Hello Lit!!). Some of us have to cycle in 3 dimensions :lol:
    Faster than a tent.......
  • lost_in_thought
    lost_in_thought Posts: 10,563
    Ahhhh I see, this goes back to the discussion some of us had in Wales about how one welsh mile is equivalent to 3 london miles...

    And yeah, clearly my 'climb' is somewhere between negligible and non-existent...
    FCN 7/1
    Viner Maxima, Tifosi CK7, Giant Bowery, Old commuter.
  • Greg T
    Greg T Posts: 3,266
    Damn.

    My bottom bracket disintergrated on me this morning - I know have a bike that sounds like a bucket of smashed crabs and am 17 miles from home.

    AND - I lose the mileage for the return trip.
    Fixed gear for wet weather / hairy roadie for posing in the sun.

    What would Thora Hurd do?
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    8 miles this week woohoooooo!
    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.
  • spasypaddy
    spasypaddy Posts: 5,180
    im about to update for the first time in 3 weeks as ive been on holiday for 2 and forgot the week before i went away... expect to see me back in the list!
    BMC TM01 - FCN 0
    Look 695 (Geared) - FCN 1
    Bowman Palace:R - FCN 1
    Cannondale CAAD 9 - FCN 2
    Premier (CX) - FCN 6
    Premier (fixed/SS) - FCN3
  • Porgy
    Porgy Posts: 4,525
    not above me i hope
  • spasypaddy
    spasypaddy Posts: 5,180
    nah not above you but had i not had 3 months out injured i would be above you.

    Whoever makes the website could you add some extra space for climb as i have done over 110,000ft of climb but there isnt enough room

    dont worry i worked it out
    BMC TM01 - FCN 0
    Look 695 (Geared) - FCN 1
    Bowman Palace:R - FCN 1
    Cannondale CAAD 9 - FCN 2
    Premier (CX) - FCN 6
    Premier (fixed/SS) - FCN3
  • tailwindhome
    tailwindhome Posts: 19,436
    8 mile pootle with daughter (7) :lol:

    4 miles to cafe, eat big bowl of ice cream, 4 miles back.
    God switched summer back on again
    “New York has the haircuts, London has the trousers, but Belfast has the reason!
  • shoulder_of_orion
    shoulder_of_orion Posts: 529
    I AM BACK!

    I did 8 miles on wednesday, 13 on thursday and on friday I took a leaf out of Rich's book and did SE London (Ladywell) > Gravesend and back, 47 miles. It was a bit further than it should have been as I got a bit lost on both legs. I did it in just over 3hrs at an ave of 15.1mph including stops. Mega Chapeau to Rich for doing that as a daily commute - Shooters Hill is fun (though not sure I'd fancy it on a cold, wet and dark November evening!)

    Today I did what I call the "7 hills challenge", which is a 16 mile loop around SE London taking in all the steepest climbs - Vicars Hill, Telegraph Hill, Forest Hill (inc. Canonbie Road at 18%!), Sydenham Hill, College Road to Crystal Palace , Gypsy Hill, and Blythe Hill. The challenge is to do it in less than an hour, which today I failed at. It is more than 7 climbs as I often make more than one ascent of each hill (via different routes) to create the loop. It's a good little training run and if any South Londoners fancy joining me in the future, give me a shout...
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    :) Good to see you back in the saddle, SoL.
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • mcmullej
    mcmullej Posts: 136
    Just one or two extended commutes last week, off-road on Saturday morning without a coffee-stop for a change and the usual 90km on Sunday morning seems to have done the trick!

    September on the whole won't be so good. Too dark for a long run on Thurs nights with The Jolly Wheelers. Might get in a few km off road though....
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    mcmullej wrote:
    Just one or two extended commutes last week, off-road on Saturday morning without a coffee-stop for a change and the usual 90km on Sunday morning seems to have done the trick!

    September on the whole won't be so good. Too dark for a long run on Thurs nights with The Jolly Wheelers. Might get in a few km off road though....

    well done you beat me to 6k and I suspect you'll beat me to 7 & 8 at this rate.
    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.
  • Rich158
    Rich158 Posts: 2,348
    Shoulder of Lamb wrote:
    I AM BACK!

    I did 8 miles on wednesday, 13 on thursday and on friday I took a leaf out of Rich's book and did SE London (Ladywell) > Gravesend and back, 47 miles. It was a bit further than it should have been as I got a bit lost on both legs. I did it in just over 3hrs at an ave of 15.1mph including stops. Mega Chapeau to Rich for doing that as a daily commute - Shooters Hill is fun (though not sure I'd fancy it on a cold, wet and dark November evening!)

    Today I did what I call the "7 hills challenge", which is a 16 mile loop around SE London taking in all the steepest climbs - Vicars Hill, Telegraph Hill, Forest Hill (inc. Canonbie Road at 18%!), Sydenham Hill, College Road to Crystal Palace , Gypsy Hill, and Blythe Hill. The challenge is to do it in less than an hour, which today I failed at. It is more than 7 climbs as I often make more than one ascent of each hill (via different routes) to create the loop. It's a good little training run and if any South Londoners fancy joining me in the future, give me a shout...

    Fantastic, Shooters Hill is fun, try coming down it in the snow and ice, stopping for the traffic lights is fun :shock: I like the sound of the 7 hills challenge, you'll have to take me on a tour when I'm back inthe saddle (and have a bike suitable for hills)

    I had a gentle 10 miles on Saturday along to Rochester, which was extremely pleasent. It wasn't quick, and tbh I felt it in the evening and on Sunday. Not in fitness terms, but I know my shoulder just isn't up to it, out of the saddle efforts were hurting, and it's been very sore ever since :cry: Maybe a few more weeks R&R are in order, with the odd gentle ride thrown in.
    pain is temporary, the glory of beating your mates to the top of the hill lasts forever.....................

    Revised FCN - 2
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    I'm done ....!

    These were my new years resolutions as per an earlier thread on this very forum.

    Double my annual mileage 6000+ = check
    Increase my avg speed to at least 20mph = check
    Have a serious attempt at the BR century challenge = check
    Lose 20lbs = check

    From now on the rest of this years riding is all about having fun, no more numbingly cold dark wet winters rides, today i'll be taking the car :D
    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.
  • mcmullej
    mcmullej Posts: 136
    Hmmm.

    What's that smell?
  • R_T_A
    R_T_A Posts: 488
    mcmullej wrote:
    Hmmm.

    What's that smell?

    Is it cow?

    No.....but close....

    :lol:
    Giant Escape R1
    FCN 8
    "Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life."
    - Terry Pratchett.
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    This mornings commute was bliss I wasn't in the least bit bothered by the strong SW wind, simply walked out of the house into the car, heated seat to full radio tuned to BBC2 bit of Wogan in the morning, super!

    New PB to the station 30 mins :lol: parked unhitched my SS from the car and walked calmly to the platform to await my train, no sweating weird clothes or stinky shoes, warm dry & smug

    Bliss :D
    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
    30 mins to the nearest station?! :shock: You really do live in the back arse of nowhere, don't you? :)
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • gert_lush
    gert_lush Posts: 634
    itboffin wrote:
    I'm done ....!

    These were my new years resolutions as per an earlier thread on this very forum.

    Double my annual mileage 6000+ = check
    Increase my avg speed to at least 20mph = check
    Have a serious attempt at the BR century challenge = check
    Lose 20lbs = check

    From now on the rest of this years riding is all about having fun, no more numbingly cold dark wet winters rides, today i'll be taking the car :D

    I hope thats not an average of 20mph for the whole 6000miles Mr Boffin! :shock:
    FCN 8 mainly
    FCN 4 sometimes
  • roger_merriman
    roger_merriman Posts: 6,165
    cjcp wrote:
    30 mins to the nearest station?! :shock: You really do live in the back ars* of nowhere, don't you? :)

    my folks place is probably about the same it's only 6 miles but even to where you've got a 800ft drop to help 30mins would be pushing probably not helped by having to go though the town to get to the station.
  • Christophe3967
    Christophe3967 Posts: 1,200
    So this is what happens when I go on holiday, eh? Strewth. :shock: Greg T in the mix :? ITB driving to the station... whatever next? Two divisions, right?
    Bike1
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/35118936@N07/3258551288/
    Bike 2
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/35118936@N ... otostream/
    New Bike
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/35118936@N07/3479300346/
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    gert_lush wrote:
    itboffin wrote:
    I'm done ....!

    These were my new years resolutions as per an earlier thread on this very forum.

    Double my annual mileage 6000+ = check
    Increase my avg speed to at least 20mph = check
    Have a serious attempt at the BR century challenge = check
    Lose 20lbs = check

    From now on the rest of this years riding is all about having fun, no more numbingly cold dark wet winters rides, today i'll be taking the car :D

    I hope thats not an average of 20mph for the whole 6000miles Mr Boffin! :shock:

    I wish, that's 17mph which I dont think is too bad.
    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
    Christophe3967 wrote:
    So this is what happens when I go on holiday, eh? Strewth. :shock: Greg T in the mix :? ITB driving to the station... whatever next? Two divisions, right?

    Erm who are you?!?
    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.
  • Christophe3967
    Christophe3967 Posts: 1,200
    itboffin wrote:
    Christophe3967 wrote:
    So this is what happens when I go on holiday, eh? Strewth. :shock: Greg T in the mix :? ITB driving to the station... whatever next? Two divisions, right?

    Erm who are you?!?

    I'll be the one with the silly tan, carrying an extra stone or two, at the Morpeth on Friday. :oops:
    Bike1
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/35118936@N07/3258551288/
    Bike 2
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/35118936@N ... otostream/
    New Bike
    http://www.flickr.com/photos/35118936@N07/3479300346/
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    Christophe3967 wrote:
    itboffin wrote:
    Christophe3967 wrote:
    So this is what happens when I go on holiday, eh? Strewth. :shock: Greg T in the mix :? ITB driving to the station... whatever next? Two divisions, right?

    Erm who are you?!?

    I'll be the one with the silly tan, carrying an extra stone or two, at the Morpeth on Friday. :oops:

    and very welcome you'll be matey :wink:
    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:
    gert_lush wrote:
    itboffin wrote:
    I'm done ....!

    These were my new years resolutions as per an earlier thread on this very forum.

    Double my annual mileage 6000+ = check
    Increase my avg speed to at least 20mph = check
    Have a serious attempt at the BR century challenge = check
    Lose 20lbs = check

    From now on the rest of this years riding is all about having fun, no more numbingly cold dark wet winters rides, today i'll be taking the car :D

    I hope thats not an average of 20mph for the whole 6000miles Mr Boffin! :shock:

    I wish, that's 17mph which I dont think is too bad.


    I think thats just about acceptable :D

    Being an uber geek my stats are broken down bike *cough* and my road bike average isn't that high...Doh
    Although I am dtermined to get a 20mph average at least once in my life...on a 35mile loop near me, so far my best is 19.77mph...sooooo close!! I am now waiting for the "perfect wind" i.e. a clockwise swirling tailwind :D:D
    FCN 8 mainly
    FCN 4 sometimes
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    Did someone mention geek ....well let me see now

    I've been record my weight, distance, speeds for each leg of the commute, type of bike, cloud, wind HR avg & max pretty much since I started this thread :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.
  • salsajake
    salsajake Posts: 702
    Well I have achieved a goal too, having finally bettered the average distance of all users. Plan now is to leave it as far behind as possible in my hunt for the top 30 by the end of the year.

    ITB - do you have any kind of protein/recovery drink to do those miles/stats? I had some when I was buliking back up after an illness in the spring and it has now run out (about 2 weeks ago) and I am feeling a bit more jaded than I would normally I think.

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