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  • maddernj
    maddernj Posts: 50
    Anyone thought about cycling the path just past the chruch on the left (behind the white picket fence) ? that looks steep
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  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    OT, but I've shamelessly copied Mat's idea by timing myself up Richmond Hill on my commute home. Much shorter at 1:18 (last night's time) and doesn't have the nasty little kicks CR has.
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  • ketsbaia
    ketsbaia Posts: 1,718
    No detour this evening for me. Only got my Aldi merino top as protection, so am heading straight home tonight.

    /disappointed
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  • deptfordmarmoset
    deptfordmarmoset Posts: 3,118
    maddernj wrote:
    Anyone thought about cycling the path just past the chruch on the left (behind the white picket fence) ? that looks steep

    There's actually two pathways - I asked the same question about the longer lower one opposite Sydenham Hill Station, top of page 2 on this thread. Specialized Needs got lured up it by a TortureforLondon map that was passing itself off as a TfL cycle route....
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  • CXXC
    CXXC Posts: 237
    no attempt for me this evening either, may possibly have something to do with the half full bottle of Namaqua diamond coast reserve shiraz 2010 sitting in front of me..... :oops:
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  • ketsbaia
    ketsbaia Posts: 1,718
    Had a crack tonight complete with new cassette (11-23), which didn't help. :roll:

    Miserable 3.29, although I'm putting most of that down to getting used to the new gearing and being determined not to change down to the small chainring again. My lungs still aren't back yet either.
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  • coopster_the_1st
    coopster_the_1st Posts: 5,158
    cjcp wrote:
    OT, but I've shamelessly copied Mat's idea by timing myself up Richmond Hill on my commute home. Much shorter at 1:18 (last night's time) and doesn't have the nasty little kicks CR has.

    Start and finish points?*

    *Probably needs its own thread as that one could be popular...
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    Coopster the 1st wrote:
    cjcp wrote:
    OT, but I've shamelessly copied Mat's idea by timing myself up Richmond Hill on my commute home. Much shorter at 1:18 (last night's time) and doesn't have the nasty little kicks CR has.

    Start and finish points?*

    *Probably needs its own thread as that one could be popular...

    Start where you turn off the main road (opp. GBK) and finish when you get to the top (it's quicker to turn left because you can see the traffic and, if necessary, keep the speed up).
    FCN 2-4.

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  • Stevo_666
    Stevo_666 Posts: 61,808
    maddernj wrote:
    Anyone thought about cycling the path just past the chruch on the left (behind the white picket fence) ? that looks steep
    I took a look at it and thought - 'no thanks, not today'...
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  • bigmat
    bigmat Posts: 5,134
    Back on the Iron Horse today, managed a surprisingly sprightly 3:25, even with a streaming cold!
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  • ketsbaia
    ketsbaia Posts: 1,718
    Went up it last night on the leviathan. It was harsh.

    No idea how long it took but I swear it went light and dark again.
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  • HamishD
    HamishD Posts: 538
    I can't seem to break 3.20 without feeling like an absolute gibbering wreck by the top. Maybe I should go faster at the bottom? Carrry less gear? Pootle the previous 13 miles? Answers on a postcard please!
  • ketsbaia
    ketsbaia Posts: 1,718
    MTFU?
    :lol:
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  • HamishD
    HamishD Posts: 538
    Shoulda seen that coming.

    And the only response I'd give in the same scenario too . . . :lol:
  • ketsbaia
    ketsbaia Posts: 1,718
    TBH, I don't think I'll threaten my PB until the weather gets better again.

    But when I set it, I steadfastly resisted any SCR action to save my legs. I reckon it made a difference.

    Problem is, I really can't resist giving it the gas going up Denmark Hill.
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  • rjsterry
    rjsterry Posts: 29,811
    ketsbaia wrote:
    TBH, I don't think I'll threaten my PB until the weather gets better again.

    But when I set it, I steadfastly resisted any SCR action to save my legs. I reckon it made a difference.

    Problem is, I really can't resist giving it the gas going up Denmark Hill.

    This is true. My PB for the whole commute was set when I held back along Millbank and DSC rather than pelting along as fast as I could. A more even distribution of awesomeness is required.
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  • notsoblue
    notsoblue Posts: 5,756
    cjcp wrote:
    Coopster the 1st wrote:
    cjcp wrote:
    OT, but I've shamelessly copied Mat's idea by timing myself up Richmond Hill on my commute home. Much shorter at 1:18 (last night's time) and doesn't have the nasty little kicks CR has.

    Start and finish points?*

    *Probably needs its own thread as that one could be popular...

    Start where you turn off the main road (opp. GBK) and finish when you get to the top (it's quicker to turn left because you can see the traffic and, if necessary, keep the speed up).

    http://goo.gl/maps/jvcS ?

    This one is shorter, but steeper: http://goo.gl/maps/uStb :twisted:
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  • wulfhound
    wulfhound Posts: 95
    I can't seem to break 3.20 without feeling like an absolute gibbering wreck by the top. Maybe I should go faster at the bottom? Carrry less gear? Pootle the previous 13 miles? Answers on a postcard please!

    Stop at the deli in Dulwich Village and down a redbull..?
  • ketsbaia
    ketsbaia Posts: 1,718
    Wulfhound has a point. Mebbe not Red Bull, but by the time I get to the South Circular, I'm always feeling thirsty but don't have anything to drink. Could be time to mix up some energy drink.
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  • rjsterry
    rjsterry Posts: 29,811
    HamishD wrote:
    I can't seem to break 3.20 without feeling like an absolute gibbering wreck by the top. Maybe I should go faster at the bottom? Carrry less gear? Pootle the previous 13 miles? Answers on a postcard please!

    Is this not the idea?
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  • Canny Jock
    Canny Jock Posts: 1,051
    ketsbaia wrote:
    Wulfhound has a point. Mebbe not Red Bull, but by the time I get to the South Circular, I'm always feeling thirsty but don't have anything to drink. Could be time to mix up some energy drink.

    Now it's getting serious!
  • scattered pedals
    scattered pedals Posts: 69
    Hi, just found this thread (hello everyone) I commute up there everyday! Did a 3:30 on Sat, don't know if I can get that down much though!

    James Jarvis............2:44.........Oct......Opera Leonardo
    MatHammond...........2:50.........Sep......Winter roadie (with bag)
    Bassjunkieuk............3.05.........Sep
    Fujimackers..............3.07.........Sep......SS 48x16
    CJCP........................3.10.........Sep.....Commuter roadie with bag
    Wulfhound.................3.11.........Oct..... CR1
    CXXC........................3.14.........Oct........commuter roadie, stuffed pockets, dark!
    Ketsbaia....................3.15.........Sep......Peugeot Team Festina replica, with bag,
    Canny Jock..............3.15.........Oct......Sunday Best
    lms............................3.16.........Sep.....
    Harveytile ................3:18.........October Pearson Hanzo 48x17 (fixed)
    HamishD..................3:21.........Oct.... S1, with bag 39x21
    Scattered P..............3:30.........Oct.........roadie with bag & baggies
    maddernj..................3.31.........Sep.....
    Stevo 666.................3.45.........Sep......FCN=9 (Boardman hybrid with baggies & flats)
    maddernj..................3:49.........Sep.....
  • scattered pedals
    scattered pedals Posts: 69
    deptfordmarmoset wrote:
    maddernj wrote:
    Anyone thought about cycling the path just past the chruch on the left (behind the white picket fence) ? that looks steep

    There's actually two pathways - I asked the same question about the longer lower one opposite Sydenham Hill Station, top of page 2 on this thread. Specialized Needs got lured up it by a TortureforLondon map that was passing itself off as a TfL cycle route....

    I've been up the one by the station a few times - in small ring not a problem - not timed it though
  • keyser__soze
    keyser__soze Posts: 2,067
    cjcp wrote:
    Start where you turn off the main road (opp. GBK) and finish when you get to the top (it's quicker to turn left because you can see the traffic and, if necessary, keep the speed up).

    Does this mean to finish at Friar's Stile Road (ie the first junction where you don't have right of way) or further up towards the park at the Queens Lane roundabout? Will have to give this a go once the lbs fixes my bike (cracked rear mech hanger) as I live on the route :)
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  • keyser__soze
    keyser__soze Posts: 2,067
    notsoblue Nightingale Lane is shorter and steeper still and hardly ever any traffic. Great for an hour of reps, straight up, freewheel down, repeat until dead.
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  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    Keyser__Soze wrote:
    cjcp wrote:
    Start where you turn off the main road (opp. GBK) and finish when you get to the top (it's quicker to turn left because you can see the traffic and, if necessary, keep the speed up).

    Does this mean to finish at Friar's Stile Road (ie the first junction where you don't have right of way) or further up towards the park at the Queens Lane roundabout? Will have to give this a go once the lbs fixes my bike (cracked rear mech hanger) as I live on the route :)

    Friar's Stile Road. Didn't fancy racing across a junction :) .

    I did 1.10 last week, down from 1:18 (with backpack). Went up a couple of times last night to see what the difference was out of the saddle and in the saddle. Last night, the former was better.
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    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    Keyser__Soze wrote:
    notsoblue Nightingale Lane is shorter and steeper still and hardly ever any traffic. Great for an hour of reps, straight up, freewheel down, repeat until dead.

    On Nightingale Lane? Is there something wrong with you?

    I turn left at the top, down Friar's Stile Rd, then loop back round to go up again; turning right off Petersham Rd can be a bugger.
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • CXXC
    CXXC Posts: 237
    ummm and ahhing whether to give the CRC another crack this evening, wind looks problematic
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  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    CXXC wrote:
    ummm and ahhing whether to give the CRC another crack this evening, wind looks problematic

    Go on, ya big wuss. :P
    FCN 2-4.

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    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • CXXC
    CXXC Posts: 237
    cjcp wrote:
    CXXC wrote:
    ummm and ahhing whether to give the CRC another crack this evening, wind looks problematic

    Go on, ya big wuss. :P

    that might be all the motivation i need to find 5 seconds on you cjcp :lol:
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