I did something on Saturday that I've not done in a ages,,,
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Can you guess what it was?
It was option 3 - I went for a short ride (1 hour or so) just for the hell of it, and it was ace. But it proved a number of key things:
1. I'm really not that fit
2. Down tube friction shifters and a nine speed block are not a good mix - just too much work
3. When it's hot, a water bottle is a good idea
4. I should do this more often
5. There is a reason for proper cycle shorts - saddle sore is not funny
Can't wait to do it again...
It was option 3 - I went for a short ride (1 hour or so) just for the hell of it, and it was ace. But it proved a number of key things:
1. I'm really not that fit
2. Down tube friction shifters and a nine speed block are not a good mix - just too much work
3. When it's hot, a water bottle is a good idea
4. I should do this more often
5. There is a reason for proper cycle shorts - saddle sore is not funny
Can't wait to do it again...
It's just a hill. Get over it.
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1. I'm really not that fit - This will come in time. The more you do, the fitter you'll become.
2. Down tube friction shifters and a nine speed block are not a good mix - just too much work - Technology has come a long, long way since then. Worth investing in some decent bar shifters.
3. When it's hot, a water bottle is a good idea - Indeed. A very good idea. 1ltr per hour should be your minimum in this weather
4. I should do this more often - See answer to point 1...
5. There is a reason for proper cycle shorts - saddle sore is not funny - you learnt the hard way... :oops:
Can't wait to do it again...- That's the spirit... 0
