Thursday evening Richmond Park ride?

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Coupla laps. Nothing special but good to get the legs going as I didn't ride this weekend. Not really sure how to work out how quick each lap was (did 2) but think 1 just under 20 and one just over.
    Felt like I was flying up sawyers, barely made it down broomfield as it was so windy!

    Campag gloves are amazing. Pretty much windproof and toasty!

    http://app.strava.com/activities/45831307
  • dhope
    dhope Posts: 6,699
    edited March 2013
    Going to try and get out after work today. 6.45ish at Roehampton Gate...
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  • cyclingprop
    cyclingprop Posts: 2,426
    dhope wrote:
    Going to try and get out after work today. 6.45ish at Roehampton Gate...

    Pick up a calendar on the way?
    What do you mean you think 64cm is a big frame?
  • dhope
    dhope Posts: 6,699
    cyclingprop wrote:
    dhope wrote:
    Going to try and get out after work today. 6.45ish at Roehampton Gate...

    Pick up a calendar on the way?

    Dunno what you're talking about, says Tuesday on my post...
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  • EKE_38BPM
    EKE_38BPM Posts: 5,821
    dhope wrote:
    cyclingprop wrote:
    dhope wrote:
    Going to try and get out after work today. 6.45ish at Roehampton Gate...

    Pick up a calendar on the way?

    Dunno what you're talking about, says Tuesday on my post...

    Very clever.
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  • cyclingprop
    cyclingprop Posts: 2,426
    EKE_38BPM wrote:
    dhope wrote:
    cyclingprop wrote:
    dhope wrote:
    Going to try and get out after work today. 6.45ish at Roehampton Gate...

    Pick up a calendar on the way?

    Dunno what you're talking about, says Tuesday on my post...

    Very clever.

    Grr.
    What do you mean you think 64cm is a big frame?
  • iPete
    iPete Posts: 6,076
    If anyone wants to smash their way up the sawyers hill leaderboard... now is the time!

    http://app.strava.com/activities/46046211#794827406
  • pitchshifter
    pitchshifter Posts: 1,476
    iPete wrote:
    If anyone wants to smash their way up the sawyers hill leaderboard... now is the time!

    http://app.strava.com/activities/46046211#794827406


    Nah. 3:33 is good enough for me at the minute :wink:
  • dhope
    dhope Posts: 6,699
    pitchshifter wrote:
    iPete wrote:
    If anyone wants to smash their way up the sawyers hill leaderboard... now is the time!

    http://app.strava.com/activities/46046211#794827406


    Nah. 3:33 is good enough for me at the minute :wink:

    Ahh, May 25, 2012. Epic tailwind that day. I reckon it'd give a free 39 seconds to any effort.
    Oh, would you look at that, my best is currently 4.11.
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  • pitchshifter
    pitchshifter Posts: 1,476
    dhope wrote:
    pitchshifter wrote:
    iPete wrote:
    If anyone wants to smash their way up the sawyers hill leaderboard... now is the time!

    http://app.strava.com/activities/46046211#794827406


    Nah. 3:33 is good enough for me at the minute :wink:

    Ahh, May 25, 2012. Epic tailwind that day. I reckon it'd give a free 39 seconds to any effort.
    Oh, would you look at that, my best is currently 4.11.

    :lol:
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    3 Laps this eve. 2 ACW and 1 CW. Lovely long slog from Roehampton to Broomfield with a tailwind. The 2mm lower stem has oddly mades the drops more comfy for longer stretches when pedalling hard.
    Shared half a lap with a guy in high viz craft top and high viz overshoes on an Arte Decor Colnago.
    PR up Broomfield top half which was nice.

    Few TTers out.
  • menthel
    menthel Posts: 2,484
    Pooled round for the first time yesterday. It was slow and the "hills" are the worse inclines I have cycled up. The wind was also just silly- I actually got blown sideways (whole bike moved to the right!) and my bike weighs 13kg and had another 85kg weighing to down too!
    RIP commute...
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  • tetm
    tetm Posts: 564
    Anybody out tonight?
  • Green Brompton
    Green Brompton Posts: 972
    I'm planning on going to RP tonight for a lap or two ... or three.


    I've never done three laps of RP before.
    Why? Because I'm guaranteed a seat all the way in.

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  • iPete
    iPete Posts: 6,076
    ahh, I'd come but being a tart I've taken my front light off, need to get home before the darkness falls!
  • Wrath Rob
    Wrath Rob Posts: 2,918
    I was out last night but doing 5 min threshold intervals between Robin Hood gate and Sawyers. The wind was pretty good when heading up Sawyers but the return interval was much slower, even with the down hill.

    I've got a tempo workout to do tonight so I'll probably be in the park for some laps, aiming for around 20 min laps. You're more than welcome to join me if you like.
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  • jonginge
    jonginge Posts: 5,945
    Green Brompton wrote:
    I'm planning on going to RP tonight for a lap or two ... or three.


    I've never done three laps of RP before.
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  • cyclingprop
    cyclingprop Posts: 2,426
    I'd be in but "working from someone elses home" tomorrow so taking the bike up that way for a weekend of Beds/Cambs miles, and a Spring Saddle outing on Sunday.


    The St Bernard puppies, hot tub, good food and countryside conspired against me, honest.
    What do you mean you think 64cm is a big frame?
  • Green Brompton
    Green Brompton Posts: 972
    JonGinge wrote:
    Green Brompton wrote:
    I'm planning on going to RP tonight for a lap or two ... or three.


    I've never done three laps of RP before.
    --> viewtopic.php?f=40007&t=12898675

    Yep, have read about this, but the chances of me doing it in under 60 mins are remote.

    JG, I was thinking of starting a Nightingale Lane challenge thread... up for it?!!! :P
    Why? Because I'm guaranteed a seat all the way in.

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    Ridley Icarus SLS
  • jonginge
    jonginge Posts: 5,945
    Green Brompton wrote:
    JonGinge wrote:
    Green Brompton wrote:
    I'm planning on going to RP tonight for a lap or two ... or three.


    I've never done three laps of RP before.
    --> viewtopic.php?f=40007&t=12898675

    Yep, have read about this, but the chances of me doing it in under 60 mins are remote.

    JG, I was thinking of starting a Nightingale Lane challenge thread... up for it?!!! :P
    <pro talk>Not sure it suits my characteristics</pro talk>

    Ahem

    The 3LC thread is good for motivation. Must post a time this year :)
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  • Green Brompton
    Green Brompton Posts: 972
    I'll do three laps tonight ... *promise!

    *Disclaimer: unless boredom or fatigue creep up on me
    Why? Because I'm guaranteed a seat all the way in.

    Brompton SL2
    Ridley Icarus SLS
  • cyclingprop
    cyclingprop Posts: 2,426
    Green Brompton wrote:
    JonGinge wrote:
    Green Brompton wrote:
    I'm planning on going to RP tonight for a lap or two ... or three.


    I've never done three laps of RP before.
    --> viewtopic.php?f=40007&t=12898675

    Yep, have read about this, but the chances of me doing it in under 60 mins are remote.

    JG, I was thinking of starting a Nightingale Lane challenge thread... up for it?!!! :P

    You're quicker than me, surely?
    What do you mean you think 64cm is a big frame?
  • Green Brompton
    Green Brompton Posts: 972
    Who me? Err, probably not! I've never done one lap of RP in sub 20 mins as yet, not sure if that was through lack of trying, lack of fitness, or cars! Considering I live right next to RP, I don't go in there very often!
    Why? Because I'm guaranteed a seat all the way in.

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    Ridley Icarus SLS
  • dhope
    dhope Posts: 6,699
    Green Brompton wrote:
    I'll do three laps tonight ... *promise!

    *Disclaimer: unless boredom or fatigue creep up on me
    Just added my time.
    Will be the only time I'm faster than okgo :o
    Who is TarmacExpert btw? 15min lap, 46min 3Lap?!? Does he domestique at the LHC?
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  • Green Brompton
    Green Brompton Posts: 972
    dhope wrote:
    Green Brompton wrote:
    I'll do three laps tonight ... *promise!

    *Disclaimer: unless boredom or fatigue creep up on me
    Just added my time.
    Will be the only time I'm faster than okgo :o
    Who is TarmacExpert btw? 15min lap, 46min 3Lap?!? Does he domestique at the LHC?

    Good time. I should be able to do it in under 1hr 10, but not feeling too great at the moment... does it matter which way I go round?!!
    Why? Because I'm guaranteed a seat all the way in.

    Brompton SL2
    Ridley Icarus SLS
  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    Green Brompton wrote:
    dhope wrote:
    Green Brompton wrote:
    I'll do three laps tonight ... *promise!

    *Disclaimer: unless boredom or fatigue creep up on me
    Just added my time.
    Will be the only time I'm faster than okgo :o
    Who is TarmacExpert btw? 15min lap, 46min 3Lap?!? Does he domestique at the LHC?

    Good time. I should be able to do it in under 1hr 10, but not feeling too great at the moment... does it matter which way I go round?!!

    Not really. Most people reckon ACW is quicker - easier to turn left at the roundabouts!
  • vermin
    vermin Posts: 1,739
    dhope wrote:
    Green Brompton wrote:
    I'll do three laps tonight ... *promise!

    *Disclaimer: unless boredom or fatigue creep up on me
    Just added my time.
    Will be the only time I'm faster than okgo

    I held my breath for a moment but, on reflection, I knew there was no danger... :wink:
  • Green Brompton
    Green Brompton Posts: 972
    Il Principe wrote:
    Green Brompton wrote:
    dhope wrote:
    Green Brompton wrote:
    I'll do three laps tonight ... *promise!

    *Disclaimer: unless boredom or fatigue creep up on me
    Just added my time.
    Will be the only time I'm faster than okgo :o
    Who is TarmacExpert btw? 15min lap, 46min 3Lap?!? Does he domestique at the LHC?

    Good time. I should be able to do it in under 1hr 10, but not feeling too great at the moment... does it matter which way I go round?!!

    Not really. Most people reckon ACW is quicker - easier to turn left at the roundabouts!

    I'd agree with that. I did ACW for the first time on Tuesday, leisurely pace with Edds. It felt much easier (excluding the headwind coming down Sawyers!). Hmmm, decisions, decisions!
    Why? Because I'm guaranteed a seat all the way in.

    Brompton SL2
    Ridley Icarus SLS
  • jzed
    jzed Posts: 2,926
    JonGinge wrote:
    The 3LC thread is good for motivation. Must post a time this year :)

    Not many sub-1hrs so far. I may just build up the Cannondale (its still hasn't seen the light of day since Alpe D'Huez :oops: ) and see if I can't ride over at the weekend and have a crack.
  • dhope
    dhope Posts: 6,699
    vermin wrote:
    dhope wrote:
    Green Brompton wrote:
    I'll do three laps tonight ... *promise!

    *Disclaimer: unless boredom or fatigue creep up on me
    Just added my time.
    Will be the only time I'm faster than okgo

    I held my breath for a moment but, on reflection, I knew there was no danger... :wink:
    Well, you did it in March, where it's been nice 20 degree weather all month. I did mine in Feb, freezing temperatures, air as thick as soup. Nice soup that is, probably Waitrose or something from a fancy market, and not watery like Miso.

    Sorry, where was I. Ah yeah, I need to MTFU and lose 30 seconds a lap. That should be doable. Will report back when it's done :mrgreen:
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