Fellow SCR's I need your help

lost_in_thought · June 2009

Il Principe wrote:

bratboy wrote:

Guess they probably don't have many other commitments to do loads of training, but if time is a limiting factor you have to make sure that it's quality work rather than quanitity. It also depends on what you mean by finishing respectfully I know plenty who've finished not only UK Ironman but also Kona in the top 5 for there age. It all depends on what sort of person you are. and the alps can be pretty hard in the Summer months.

First Ironman, they did 12th and 25th in their categories... does kinda make me think that hammering out the miles can be pretty effective training for well, hammering out the miles...

Funny that, isn't it? I don't understand at all how doing something could be good training for doing that thing.

cjcp · June 2009

Il Principe wrote:

I would like to tackle that but need more mountains in the legs, perhaps one for 2011?

Most of it will be out and out fitness, rather than big mountains. 2011 sounds good. I'd like a long weekend in the Alps this year and next. The Good Lady has not yet hit the idea out of the screws, so fingers crossed...

bratboy · June 2009

If you are going to the Alps by air, get a bike box (the hard case type) to make sure you have something to ride when you get there

You're right that hammering out the mile will get you fit enough to compete - and I guess that they had an idea about what they were doinig even if they didn't follow a schedule. But having a 100% win record is not bad for every Ironman you've entered, which include twice world champ

so she must be doing something right with htose coaches of hers.

The heart always pulls the strings tho...

il_principe · June 2009

bratboy wrote:

If you are going to the Alps by air, get a bike box (the hard case type) to make sure you have something to ride when you get there

Fcuk yeah! No way am I putting my pride and joy on a plane without a tough as nail bike box. Perhaps I should just spend the money on a Scicon!

bratboy wrote:

You're right that hammering out the mile will get you fit enough to compete - and I guess that they had an idea about what they were doinig even if they didn't follow a schedule. But having a 100% win record is not bad for every Ironman you've entered, which include twice world champ so she must be doing something right with htose coaches of hers.

The heart always pulls the strings tho...

Of course, but then that's the diff between Pro's and Amateurs I guess, and I'm not talking about competing, just riding for the sheer pleasure of it.

Mmmmmm decisions decisions... the new bike is winning out though...

linsen · June 2009

Always my preference to do things rather than to have things.......

jonginge · June 2009

I was going to go to the dolomites this year but crap euro exchange rate; wanting to reduce my mortgage a bit and having to save for purchase of a freehold meant I've deferred til next year. Really wanting to go now

bratboy · June 2009

Tthe Pearson looks might fine in the sun, and you really wouldn't want any harm to come to that Prince now would you?

Oh, maybe some nice new bar tape ;-)

il_principe · June 2009

bratboy wrote:

Tthe Pearson looks might fine in the sun, and you really wouldn't want any harm to come to that Prince now would you?

Oh, maybe some nice new bar tape ;-)

Cheers. Prince is now sporting red tape and white hoods. Cannot be arsed to retape the Pearson ATM.

@Linsen. I prefer to have things - my memory is poor!

Also - still on for the New Forest on Sun?

jedster · June 2009

being serious for a moment, there is some very good research that shows that EXPERIENCES provide much more lasting satisfaction than THINGS - basically spending money on doing some memorable gives you longer lasting happiness than buying stuff.

Extreme example:
new car versus once-in-a-lifetime holiday
new car feels great for a week, very good for a month but rapidly dwindles. Memories of a great experience linger for ever.

An extra bike versus extra days of truely memorable riding? I suspect the latter is much better VFM.

J

jedster · June 2009

Always my preference to do things rather than to have things.......

missed this but +1
obviously given my post above

il_principe · June 2009

jedster wrote:

being serious for a moment, there is some very good research that shows that EXPERIENCES provide much more lasting satisfaction than THINGS - basically spending money on doing some memorable gives you longer lasting happiness than buying stuff.

Extreme example:
new car versus once-in-a-lifetime holiday
new car feels great for a week, very good for a month but rapidly dwindles. Memories of a great experience linger for ever.

An extra bike versus extra days of truely memorable riding? I suspect the latter is much better VFM.

J

What were we talking about?

Ah, I jest.

I'm gonna get to the Alps come hell or high water, so p'raps shouidn't have added the option to the poll*

*and I do so want a new bike!

redvee · June 2009

Invest it wisely with Bernie Madoff

jedster · June 2009

I'm gonna get to the Alps come hell or high water, so p'raps shouidn't have added the option to the poll

fair enough. I quite fancy a new bike too 8)

WHile I'm in a philosophical mode though, the thing people often miss about spending money is that in the end personal finances are about getting the right blend between time and money. The more I spend today, the more I need to work in the future. All spending on stuff limits time to do what the fook you like in the future. Of course if work is what we want to be doing then there is no problem.

Jay dubbleU · June 2009

Got to be the Alps no question

By the way as a well known bike tart did you know Wiggle are now selling a ladies jersey under the name of 'Track Tart'

tardington · June 2009

Why don't you buy something nice for your wife/gf?

Jay dubbleU · June 2009

tardington wrote:

Why don't you buy something nice for your wife/gf?

Track Tart jersey? :twisted:

tardington · June 2009

Some sort of a nice bike that is good for towpaths and on the road, I was thinking. Then she could come with him!

Fireblade96 · June 2009

Give it to me - I just got made redundant :-(

Otherwise, go to the Alps. You seem to have enough bikes....

itboffin · June 2009

Dear god you lot are boring.

Jash spend the money on cheap women & hard booze or is that hard women a
& cheap booze either way it's allllll good

drinks on the OP this Friday

Feltup · June 2009

JonGinge wrote:

I was going to go to the dolomites this year but crap euro exchange rate; wanting to reduce my mortgage a bit and having to save for purchase of a freehold meant I've deferred til next year. Really wanting to go now

I'm heading out to the Dolomites for my Honeymoon. I wonder if I can get away with bringing the bike? What passes or routes did you have in mind?

jonginge · June 2009

Feltup wrote:

JonGinge wrote:

I was going to go to the dolomites this year but crap euro exchange rate; wanting to reduce my mortgage a bit and having to save for purchase of a freehold meant I've deferred til next year. Really wanting to go now

I'm heading out to the Dolomites for my Honeymoon. I wonder if I can get away with bringing the bike? What passes or routes did you have in mind?

Would have been/will be a guided tour. The Ghisallo, Motirolo, Gavia, Stelvio all on the itinerary 8)

Feltup · June 2009

Would love to do some of those. Do you reckon I would still be married if I did?

You'll get there soon I am sure.

Kieran_Burns · June 2009

Il Principe wrote:

jedster wrote:

being serious for a moment, there is some very good research that shows that EXPERIENCES provide much more lasting satisfaction than THINGS - basically spending money on doing some memorable gives you longer lasting happiness than buying stuff.

Extreme example:
new car versus once-in-a-lifetime holiday
new car feels great for a week, very good for a month but rapidly dwindles. Memories of a great experience linger for ever.

An extra bike versus extra days of truely memorable riding? I suspect the latter is much better VFM.

J

What were we talking about?

Ah, I jest.

I'm gonna get to the Alps come hell or high water, so p'raps shouidn't have added the option to the poll*

*and I do so want a new bike!

So buy a Mountain Bike

arf arf

Feltup · June 2009

Mtn bike might be a bit scary for him though

roger_merriman · June 2009

Feltup wrote:

Mtn bike might be a bit scary for him though

to be honest the downs and other such places around london aren't terribly hard core i'd say most if not all could be done with a cross, i've been distnictly underwhelmed.

if/when i'm not so skint i may sell or simply pack my MTB down to wales at my folks where it can at least be used, and get a cross for some mild off roading in the downs.

cjcp · June 2009

tardington wrote:

Why don't you buy something nice for your wife/gf?

You're out of your mind, right? :P

Rich158 · June 2009

cjcp wrote:

tardington wrote:

Why don't you buy something nice for your wife/gf?

You're out of your mind, right? :P

There's obviously no hope for some people, that sort of talk has no place on here :shock:

il_principe · July 2009

Rich158 wrote:

cjcp wrote:

tardington wrote:

Why don't you buy something nice for your wife/gf?

You're out of your mind, right? :P

There's obviously no hope for some people, that sort of talk has no place on here :shock:

+1 Anyway I bought her a holiday in January, and a bike a few months ago, and she's just had a weekend in swanky Hotel in Brighton so she's doing quite well ATM. Now it's ME time.

As to the MTB suggestion, in the words of Greg T "you can shove it." I've got no desire to waste my moolah.

Finally someone suggested that I have enough bikes, this is an impossibility.

I'm starting to get a little twitchy...

cjcp · July 2009

Il Principe wrote:

Rich158 wrote:

cjcp wrote:

tardington wrote:

Why don't you buy something nice for your wife/gf?

You're out of your mind, right? :P

There's obviously no hope for some people, that sort of talk has no place on here :shock:

+1 Anyway I bought her a holiday in January, and a bike a few months ago, and she's just had a weekend in swanky Hotel in Brighton so she's doing quite well ATM. Now it's ME time.

As to the MTB suggestion, in the words of Greg T "you can shove it." I've got no desire to waste my moolah.

Finally someone suggested that I have enough bikes, this is an impossibility.

I'm starting to get a little twitchy...

At the risk of being verbally stoned here, you don't need a new bike. An alternative to splash out on some "climbing" wheels for the trip to the Alps.

il_principe · July 2009

cjcp wrote:

Il Principe wrote:

Rich158 wrote:

cjcp wrote:

tardington wrote:

Why don't you buy something nice for your wife/gf?

You're out of your mind, right? :P

There's obviously no hope for some people, that sort of talk has no place on here :shock:

+1 Anyway I bought her a holiday in January, and a bike a few months ago, and she's just had a weekend in swanky Hotel in Brighton so she's doing quite well ATM. Now it's ME time.

As to the MTB suggestion, in the words of Greg T "you can shove it." I've got no desire to waste my moolah.

Finally someone suggested that I have enough bikes, this is an impossibility.

I'm starting to get a little twitchy...

At the risk of being verbally stoned here, you don't need a new bike. An alternative to splash out on some "climbing" wheels for the trip to the Alps.

I've got Fulcrum 0's for the big hills. And I know I don't need a new bike, but shouldn't I indulge myself before I have kids and therefore no money to spare? :shock:

Fellow SCR's I need your help

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