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ride, cafes, bask the scorchio
my bike - faster than god's and twice as shiny
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  • thistle_thistle_ Posts: 6,937
    'Ning

    Back to WFW today.
    Thinking about riding in, forecast currently says it's going to stay dry all day.
  • tlw1tlw1 Posts: 21,542
    The forecast doesn’t look better than erm forecasted

    WFH which maybe a challenge as the MIL is staying for a few days.

    Managed to drink water in a bar again last night - it’s very boring though
  • Stevo_666Stevo_666 Posts: 56,265
    Man Caving today. Hoping we get a bit of the rain that looks on the forecast maps like it's not far away, will save using the bloody watering can later on.
    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • pinnopinno Posts: 50,097
    edited August 2022
    tlw1 said:


    Managed to drink water in a bar again last night - it’s very boring though

    Holy sh*t. Are you okay hun?

    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • pinnopinno Posts: 50,097
    Dull, dreary meh.
    Didn't seem that inviting for a pedal.
    I'll see if there's any enthusiasm and energy derived from eating lots.
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • pinnopinno Posts: 50,097
    Stevo_666 said:

    Man Caving today.

    Is that like pot-holing except much safer and a helmet and torch is optional rather than mandatory?

    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • tlw1tlw1 Posts: 21,542
    pinno said:

    tlw1 said:


    Managed to drink water in a bar again last night - it’s very boring though

    Holy sh*t. Are you okay hun?

    😎
  • orraloonorraloon Posts: 12,147
    Was watching a gang of swallows doing their thing along the side of the house over the hedge, swooping, flying fast and close, me thinking they're good. Then one banged into the window - doh. Flew off again, probably to receive a severe parental talking to. But they are fast.

    The murk seems to be closing in, temps down, got a heavy hosing last night sans lights 'n' bangs, so back to sorting out the mess left behind by Despicable Him. And repeat, and...
  • Stevo_666Stevo_666 Posts: 56,265
    pinno said:

    Stevo_666 said:

    Man Caving today.

    Is that like pot-holing except much safer and a helmet and torch is optional rather than mandatory?

    Sort of. Quite good for sheltering from the rain which is coming down quite heavily now - yay.
    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • oxomanoxoman Posts: 11,627
    Morning All. WFW. Feel free to send the rain northwards as my gardens getting desperate for water. Would also give me a valid excuse for driving into work earlier. Run later as I need the practice.
    Too many bikes according to Mrs O.
  • Stevo_666Stevo_666 Posts: 56,265
    It's p1$$ing here down now - hallelujah. I'm a bit of a sun dodger but not sure I've ever been so glad to see rain...
    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • thistle_thistle_ Posts: 6,937
    oxoman said:

    Morning All. WFW. Feel free to send the rain northwards as my gardens getting desperate for water.

    But not until I've cycled back.

  • oxomanoxoman Posts: 11,627
    thistle_ said:

    oxoman said:

    Morning All. WFW. Feel free to send the rain northwards as my gardens getting desperate for water.

    But not until I've cycled back.

    Best get a move on then. 🤔☔🌩🌧 it's on its way.
    Too many bikes according to Mrs O.
  • thistle_thistle_ Posts: 6,937
    oxoman said:

    thistle_ said:

    oxoman said:

    Morning All. WFW. Feel free to send the rain northwards as my gardens getting desperate for water.

    But not until I've cycled back.

    Best get a move on then. 🤔☔🌩🌧 it's on its way.
    I took my folding bike in for a laugh. In top gear you need to pedal at 90 rpm to do 15 mph, I'm not going anywhere quick.
  • pinnopinno Posts: 50,097
    thistle_ said:

    oxoman said:

    thistle_ said:

    oxoman said:

    Morning All. WFW. Feel free to send the rain northwards as my gardens getting desperate for water.

    But not until I've cycled back.

    Best get a move on then. 🤔☔🌩🌧 it's on its way.
    I took my folding bike in for a laugh. In top gear you need to pedal at 90 rpm to do 15 mph, I'm not going anywhere quick.
    Me not understanding me.
    I aim for 90rpm all the time, regardless of speed.
    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • thistle_thistle_ Posts: 6,937
    pinno said:

    thistle_ said:

    oxoman said:

    thistle_ said:

    oxoman said:

    Morning All. WFW. Feel free to send the rain northwards as my gardens getting desperate for water.

    But not until I've cycled back.

    Best get a move on then. 🤔☔🌩🌧 it's on its way.
    I took my folding bike in for a laugh. In top gear you need to pedal at 90 rpm to do 15 mph, I'm not going anywhere quick.
    Me not understanding me.
    I aim for 90rpm all the time, regardless of speed.
    90 rpm will give me 30 mph+ on the road bike :lol:

    I usually hover between 75-80 rpm (slow).
  • pblakeneypblakeney Posts: 24,016
    thistle_ said:

    pinno said:

    thistle_ said:

    oxoman said:

    thistle_ said:

    oxoman said:

    Morning All. WFW. Feel free to send the rain northwards as my gardens getting desperate for water.

    But not until I've cycled back.

    Best get a move on then. 🤔☔🌩🌧 it's on its way.
    I took my folding bike in for a laugh. In top gear you need to pedal at 90 rpm to do 15 mph, I'm not going anywhere quick.
    Me not understanding me.
    I aim for 90rpm all the time, regardless of speed.
    90 rpm will give me 30 mph+ on the road bike :lol:

    I usually hover between 75-80 rpm (slow).
    Ever tried changing gear?
    The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
    I am not sure. You have no chance.
    Veronese68 wrote:
    PB is the most sensible person on here.
  • seanoconnseanoconn Posts: 10,764
    Bottle of quality Polish vodka £5 happy days 🤩
    Pinno, מלך אידיוט וחרא מכונאי
  • veronese68veronese68 Posts: 26,708 Lives Here
    Afternoon folks,
    Another busy day of shovelling manure in the orifice. Quite a comfortable temperature to wobble in this morning, a few puddles in the park showed that some bits had been rained on. Rained a few more times here, it might help keep me cooler if it rains when I go home.
    Had a guy on a Brompton try to race me off the light last night. He was stood on the pedals and giving it his all, I passed him once I'd got up to speed and looked down at the next set of lights to see a battery pack on the front and a motor in the front wheel. No wonder I couldn't out-accelerate him :D Doubt Thistle has one of them. The weight of the motor and battery don't seem like a good idea on a folder to me.
    Kinesis Pro6
    Marin Nail Trail
    Cotic Solaris
  • orraloonorraloon Posts: 12,147
    There's a guy James Houston (still) riding the Transcontinental TCR on a Brompton. Way outside the checkpoint cutoff times for GC but now on the last section across Romania to finish on Black Sea coast of Bulgaria. And he's not lanterne rouge. 4,000+ km completed.

    Doubt a battery and motor are permitted.
  • seanoconnseanoconn Posts: 10,764
    Last day basking for now. Off to a big city for a couple nights of hotels, swimming, family visits. (Pair of childless aunts we need to turn the charm on for) and some interesting food no doubt supplemented with visits to McDonald’s.
    Pinno, מלך אידיוט וחרא מכונאי
  • thistle_thistle_ Posts: 6,937
    veronese68 said:

    Doubt Thistle has one of them. The weight of the motor and battery don't seem like a good idea on a folder to me.

    100% legs.
    Don't need the extra weight and faff of electric drive, not yet anyway.
  • tlw1tlw1 Posts: 21,542
    thistle_ said:

    veronese68 said:

    Doubt Thistle has one of them. The weight of the motor and battery don't seem like a good idea on a folder to me.

    100% legs.
    Don't need the extra weight and faff of electric drive, not yet anyway.
    Might do tomorrow if you are cycling in 😉
  • pinnopinno Posts: 50,097
    pblakeney said:

    thistle_ said:

    pinno said:

    thistle_ said:

    oxoman said:

    thistle_ said:

    oxoman said:

    Morning All. WFW. Feel free to send the rain northwards as my gardens getting desperate for water.

    But not until I've cycled back.

    Best get a move on then. 🤔☔🌩🌧 it's on its way.
    I took my folding bike in for a laugh. In top gear you need to pedal at 90 rpm to do 15 mph, I'm not going anywhere quick.
    Me not understanding me.
    I aim for 90rpm all the time, regardless of speed.
    90 rpm will give me 30 mph+ on the road bike :lol:

    I usually hover between 75-80 rpm (slow).
    Ever tried changing gear?
    This ^.

    Well?

    seanoconn - gruagach craic!
  • Stevo_666Stevo_666 Posts: 56,265
    Knocked off early and put my new desk together. The Execucave is coming along quite nicely :)

    "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]
  • veronese68veronese68 Posts: 26,708 Lives Here
    As one tw@ to another, I'd just like to say that twatcave is still the best name for it.
    Kinesis Pro6
    Marin Nail Trail
    Cotic Solaris
  • seanoconnseanoconn Posts: 10,764
    Hands up who go a pm from Pinno trying to flog his car? 🙋🏼‍♂️
    Pinno, מלך אידיוט וחרא מכונאי
  • tlw1tlw1 Posts: 21,542
    seanoconn said:

    Hands up who go a pm from Pinno trying to flog his car? 🙋🏼‍♂️

    😂
  • tlw1tlw1 Posts: 21,542
    Guess who ran out of talent today on todays fun bike ride



  • thistle_thistle_ Posts: 6,937
    edited August 2022
    pinno said:

    pblakeney said:

    thistle_ said:

    pinno said:

    thistle_ said:

    oxoman said:

    thistle_ said:

    oxoman said:

    Morning All. WFW. Feel free to send the rain northwards as my gardens getting desperate for water.

    But not until I've cycled back.

    Best get a move on then. 🤔☔🌩🌧 it's on its way.
    I took my folding bike in for a laugh. In top gear you need to pedal at 90 rpm to do 15 mph, I'm not going anywhere quick.
    Me not understanding me.
    I aim for 90rpm all the time, regardless of speed.
    90 rpm will give me 30 mph+ on the road bike :lol:

    I usually hover between 75-80 rpm (slow).
    Ever tried changing gear?
    This ^.

    Well?

    75-80rpm is pleasant and looks like you're not putting in any effort.
    80+ and my knees fall to bits.
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