First Commute of the Year
- Thread starter BrumJim
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Supersuperleeds
Legendary Member
- Location
- Leicester
Some of you lot are filthy animals... you should all be ashamed at your lack of cleanliness .
By my standards my bike is quite clean
cyberknight
As long as I breathe, I attack.
- Location
- Land of confusion
I have spent this afternoon fitting new wheels, checking the lights, oiling chain etc ready for tomorrow 
Wolf616
Über Member
I've buggered my achillees so the 22 mile round trip seems like a bad idea. I skipped it today and got the train, but I am so tempted to jump on the bike tomorrow...
To be fair I've taken 2 weeks off and it only hurts mildly now when it's not warmed up, so surely that's fine right? Someone justify my decision!
To be fair I've taken 2 weeks off and it only hurts mildly now when it's not warmed up, so surely that's fine right? Someone justify my decision!
Supersuperleeds
Legendary Member
- Location
- Leicester
I knackered my Achilles a couple of years ago, carried on playing football and cycling, took about a year for the bugger to stop hurting.
Wolf616
Über Member
That's exactly what I didn't want to hear! To be fair, I think running is worse for it than cycling and I've just got cleats and put them way back'so hopefullyif I take it easy it shouldn't be too bad...
Some of you lot are filthy animals... you should all be ashamed at your lack of cleanliness .
I've been shamed into buying more cleaning stuff. I tried cleaning the bike the other day, less than successfully I might add.
Bike hasn't been cleaned since purchase about three months ago, but it has been oiled recently and will probably be cleaned once the crappy or not so crappy weather changes.
as for Strava that's doing the job of recording rides like usual but what are these KOM's you speak of???
as for Strava that's doing the job of recording rides like usual but what are these KOM's you speak of???
cyberknight
As long as I breathe, I attack.
- Location
- Land of confusion
1st commute of the year in about half an hour , cant say im that ecstatic about going back to work on nights .
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BrumJim
Forum Stalwart (won't take the hint and leave...)
- Location
- Selly Oak, Birmingham
Pushed hard on Monday. Pushed hard on Tuesday, and went faster as I was lighter. Tuesday evening I had 'competition' which spurred me on so much that I was shattered for most of the evening.
Wednesday I was in the car, on an enforced recovery day.
Today, bit of a mixed bag this morning. Some slower social stuff, but pushing hard at times. Speed still increasing, so it looks like I am getting my fitness back after a long rest.
Wednesday I was in the car, on an enforced recovery day.
Today, bit of a mixed bag this morning. Some slower social stuff, but pushing hard at times. Speed still increasing, so it looks like I am getting my fitness back after a long rest.
mythste
Guru
- Location
- Manchester
Enjoyed the 35 mile round commute this week - especially as, if the forecast is to be believed, next week will be an icy write off 
summerdays
Cycling in the sun
- Location
- Bristol
First commute of the year for me and I managed 20 miles and didn't feel too bad, but it will be next week when I'll pay for the couple of weeks doing nothing AND eating lots!
