Central Scotland Ride

[Scoosh]

The hybrid has started to 'sing' to me as I pedal along, not sure what is the problem, the chain is well lubricated, just wondering if it could the rear mech jockey wheels. Anyone any ideas????

Yes, I have heard about this.

It is a weelkent fact that hybrids start to 'sing' when they get above 23.5 mph.

 

[ACS]

Yes, I have heard about this.

It is a weelkent fact that hybrids start to 'sing' when they get above 23.5 mph.

Me.....23.5 mph, think you got the decimal point in the wrong place that should read 235 mph and boy does it scream... yeah baby scream

 

[goo_mason]

Yes, I have heard about this.

It is a weelkent fact that hybrids start to 'sing' when they get above 23.5 mph.

Scoosh - are you still coming along ?

 

[Tetedelacourse]

Ha ha Goo still looking for a lift I see. Actually Scoosh are you coming cos I could give you back those pedals from PFS (Pedals For Scoosh). They haven't been used since that day - wrong cleats for me!

I've still not been out on my bike this year and I haven't replaced my cycling with any other form of exercise. So I've done the square root of F. all this year in terms of fitness.

Bring it on! Better clean and lube my steed this week at some point. And start placing steaks down my drawers to toughen me up a bit. Or does that have the opposite effect?

 

[goo_mason]

Ha ha Goo still looking for a lift I see. Actually Scoosh are you coming cos I could give you back those pedals from PFS (Pedals For Scoosh). They haven't been used since that day - wrong cleats for me!

I've still not been out on my bike this year and I haven't replaced my cycling with any other form of exercise. So I've done the square root of F. all this year in terms of fitness.

Bring it on! Better clean and lube my steed this week at some point. And start placing steaks down my drawers to toughen me up a bit. Or does that have the opposite effect?

Heh heh - saw right through me

I was actually thinking about booking my rail tickets / cycle space either tomorrow or Tues, but being a tight git I wondered if there was still a lift in the offing (where I'd pay a share of petrol costs, of course).

 

[goo_mason]

Bring it on! Better clean and lube my steed this week at some point. And start placing steaks down my drawers to toughen me up a bit. Or does that have the opposite effect?

Dunno - I've been suffering from a persistent chafing in one spot since the new year, and nothing seems to have helped it. Mind you, a switch to bib shorts last week avoided any rubbing; I think a combination of me having piled on a bit of weight over the festive season and my bib longs starting to burst stitches around the pad were to blame.

What would a veggie try instead of steaks - a couple of Quorn Peppered Steaks ?

 

[Scoosh]

Actually Scoosh are you coming cos I could give you back those pedals from PFS (Pedals For Scoosh). They haven't been used since that day - wrong cleats for me!

Yes, I am planning to come to Liligow for the ride and have PM'd goo to offer a lift. HLaB do you want a lift back (+ bike, of course) ? Space available on bike rack ....... and in the car for the bike . Pedals appreciated too, Tete, thanks.

I had my first ride in about 10 months on Saturday and had a grand pedal out to Dalmeny, where I stopped to enjoy the sunshine and a bar and drink. Then I suddenly realised it was 33 mins to kick off for the rugby, so pushed it on the way back (wind assisted along the front from Cramond - Granton ) and made it in time

Better clean and lube my steed this week at some point. And start placing steaks down my drawers to toughen me up a bit.

My mind is totally boggled !

 

[HLaB]

Yes, I am planning to come to Liligow for the ride and have PM'd goo to offer a lift. HLaB do you want a lift back (+ bike, of course) ? Space available on bike rack ....... and in the car for the bike . Pedals appreciated too, Tete, thanks.

I had my first ride in about 10 months on Saturday and had a grand pedal out to Dalmeny, where I stopped to enjoy the sunshine and a bar and drink. Then I suddenly realised it was 33 mins to kick off for the rugby, so pushed it on the way back (wind assisted along the front from Cramond - Granton ) and made it in time



My mind is totally boggled !

I could take you up on that offer, thanks

Edit: The wind assist was good last night, I came back by Muirhouse Parkway and for most of the distance I had a car sitting on my right, in the other lane that just couldn't overtake even when it was breaking the speed limit.

 

[Scoosh]

I could take you up on that offer, thanks
My pleasure, you're booked for the return journey - though you'll probably have to wait (eating a LOT of cake) till I finish

Edit: The wind assist was good last night, I came back by Muirhouse Parkway and for most of the distance I had a car sitting on my right, in the other lane that just couldn't overtake even when it was breaking the speed limit.

The wind yesterday was howling - just as well you had it behind you !

 

[Scoosh]

HLaB, I understand you are cycling from Dunfermline on Sunday. Would the offer of a pick-up somewhere around the FRB appeal ? Could easily swing by that way en route to Liligow. In front of the Travelodge by McD's ? 0945 ?

I should warn/caution you that I will have Goo Mason with me too.

 

[HLaB]

HLaB, I understand you are cycling from Dunfermline on Sunday. Would the offer of a pick-up somewhere around the FRB appeal ? Could easily swing by that way en route to Liligow. In front of the Travelodge by McD's ? 0945 ?

I should warn/caution you that I will have Goo Mason with me too.

If the weather's crap that'd be ideal, pm me you're number I'll let you know.

 

[MrRidley]

If the weather's crap like this week is the ride still on ?

 

[HLaB]

If the weather's crap like this week is the ride still on ?

I can't see it not happening; the weather was worse on the first Stirling ride and it still happened and it was a good turn out.

 

[magnatom]

There'll be no wimping out on this ride!

Seriously the weather forecast isn't too bad, and there is plenty of time for it to change.
Of course if the weather does get bad, we'll just have to spend more time in the pub!

 

[D-Rider]

OK guys - getting a bit last minute I know but any room for one more?

HLab has given me a bit of encouragement on another thread but be warned I'll be the slow one on the MTB so - honestly - feel free to say no!