Kingston Wheelers club ride tomorrow

chronyx
chronyx Posts: 455
edited March 2010 in Road beginners
Anyone on here going? Planning to get the train to Surbiton and meet there.

Only thing is I don't have a helmet...got tools, spare tubes, pump, etc.

Just wondering whether to go with shorts or tights!
2007 Giant SCR2 - 'BFG'

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2005 Specialized Hardrock Sport - 'Red Rocket'

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  • cougie
    cougie Posts: 22,512
    Tights.
  • roger_merriman
    roger_merriman Posts: 6,165
    probably not. though I do from time to time.
  • furrag
    furrag Posts: 481
    I would have said tights. I did a 62km ride to, fro and around Richmond park in my tights, and I'm glad I did as there was some horrible headwinds going up towards Sawyers hill!

    I'll be joining the Wheelers next week, as long as the weather is good!

    How were they with you not having a helmet?
  • chronyx
    chronyx Posts: 455
    :oops: The, aahh, clocks changed today apparently :lol:

    Still, gives me a chance to get a lid ordered! Hopefully I'll see you next week!
    2007 Giant SCR2 - 'BFG'

    Gone but not forgotten!:
    2005 Specialized Hardrock Sport - 'Red Rocket'
  • fastercyclist
    fastercyclist Posts: 396
    chronyx wrote:
    :oops: The, aahh, clocks changed today apparently :lol:

    Still, gives me a chance to get a lid ordered! Hopefully I'll see you next week!

    Epic. Did you find that out before or after the train? :lol:
    The British Empire never died, it just moved to the Velodrome
  • chronyx
    chronyx Posts: 455
    :lol: 'Epic fail'

    Before, luckily! :D
    2007 Giant SCR2 - 'BFG'

    Gone but not forgotten!:
    2005 Specialized Hardrock Sport - 'Red Rocket'
  • furrag
    furrag Posts: 481
    Haha, brilliant!

    What helmet are you going to get?
  • chronyx
    chronyx Posts: 455
    I need to ask - what do you guys wear?

    I haven't worn one since I was a kid as I find them constrictive and a bit itchy when hot, but I know I should.

    Will post up a new thread in the right section!
    2007 Giant SCR2 - 'BFG'

    Gone but not forgotten!:
    2005 Specialized Hardrock Sport - 'Red Rocket'
  • Paul E
    Paul E Posts: 2,052
    I wear a fox flux lid, I know it's a mtb helmet but it gives a bit more protection to the back of my head and I am not a weight weeney and I am not about to enter the tour de france so couldn't care less if I look odd on the commute.
  • roger_merriman
    roger_merriman Posts: 6,165
    chronyx wrote:
    I need to ask - what do you guys wear?

    I haven't worn one since I was a kid as I find them constrictive and a bit itchy when hot, but I know I should.

    Will post up a new thread in the right section!

    I don't but if you do, try a few on and see which fits.
  • furrag
    furrag Posts: 481
    Specialized Echelon. A very comfortable helmet, and I forget I'm wearing it sometimes!

    If you're not too fussed, E-bay have some second hand Giro Indicators going for about £12, although they do sell first hand for £24 delivered on there.
  • chronyx
    chronyx Posts: 455
    Kinda glad I'm not the only one - was wondering if I'd get reprimanded! :D
    2007 Giant SCR2 - 'BFG'

    Gone but not forgotten!:
    2005 Specialized Hardrock Sport - 'Red Rocket'
  • chronyx
    chronyx Posts: 455
    Cheers furrag :)
    2007 Giant SCR2 - 'BFG'

    Gone but not forgotten!:
    2005 Specialized Hardrock Sport - 'Red Rocket'

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