Ian H
Ancient randonneur
It used to be, but not now as far as I can see.
Fastest, oldest cyclists?
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It used to be, but not now as far as I can see.
Justinslow
Lovely jubbly
- Location
- Suffolk
Dec66
A gentlemanly pootler, these days
- Location
- West Wickham
There's an obvious joke in there about "Cheddar Gorge", which I shall choose to desist from making so as not to impugn Ms. Beckinsale's reputation.
Off topic, I know, apologies.
Rohloff_Brompton_Rider
Formerly just_fixed
I'll be worrying about the need for viagra more than speed. I'm not joking some of my mates who are younger need it, not because they want to but because they feel they need to.
martint235
Dog on a bike
- Location
- Welling
Absolutely. I bet he now sits in bars enjoying the occasional red wine without having to worry about getting on a bike and training the following day. He also gets to bore the beejeezus out of people with "Did you know I was once the greatest cyclist in the world?". I reckon he's got a great life.
I think those people who can't just let go of what was and enjoy what is now are going to end up being unhappy. From not being able to cycle as fast as you could to having less/greyer hair, your life will be much, much better if you just accept it.
Ajax Bay
Guru
- Location
- East Devon
martint235
Dog on a bike
- Location
- Welling
I know that many people on here enjoy time trialling as part of the club scene etc but surely a pure time trial is person on bike versus clock. No need for a clube or even another person. Ride, check time, repeat see if you're quicker.
Racing roadkill
Guru
I tried some time trialing last year. Apparently my bike was 'illegal' owing to its onboard drinks system. I rode the TT anyway, got disqualified instantly, but it was fun, until my 'illegal' bike got run over by some clown using their phone whilst driving. It wasn't the best day I've ever had riding
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OskarTennisChampion
Guest
- Location
- West Central Scotland
I tried some time trialing last year. Apparently my bike was 'illegal' owing to its onboard drinks system. I rode the TT anyway, got disqualified instantly, but it was fun, until my 'illegal' bike got run over by some clown using their phone whilst driving. It wasn't the best day I've ever had riding
Taking your CC avater name to the extreme then ?
Dec66
A gentlemanly pootler, these days
- Location
- West Wickham
Racing roadkill
Guru
Is that a tribute band, for an aged mancunian ginger?As long as you're simply not dead, that's all that matters....
What you say is partly true and a lot of my riding is done on this basis. But in an organised event, you have a rider a minute in front and a rider a minute behind. It becomes more than just you against the watch. Afterwards you see what others have done and if you have gained or slipped on your club mates.
And a cuppa tea waiting for you.
martint235
Dog on a bike
- Location
- Welling
But...but.. without derailing the thread too much, this is the "race of truth". Every commute I'm against the clock and yes I try to get better but it doesn't always work. I can guarantee a faster time by putting someone in front of me so doesn't that remove the "truth" bit. A club TT is really a half individual pursuit isn't it?
And, just on a side note, why is 90% of cycling about tea/coffee and cake?? Club runs, TTs, Audax, even chaingangs stop at the end!
Sorry for delay in replying, just made myself a cup of tea.
Commuting and TT's, both enjoyable, both different. If you want to compare, head down to Grain on a Tuesday evening after Easter and try a 10. You'll be very welcome.
http://www.gravesendcc.org.uk/tens/Tens.htm
Cheers Keith
