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Have you commented or posted pics of new bike elsewhere ?
Haven't been cycling for 2 weeks and starting to feel miserable
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Have you commented or posted pics of new bike elsewhere ?
vickster
Legendary Member
No pics yet
one of these
https://www.rutlandcycling.com/bike...ns-aluminium-hybrid-bike-midnight-blue_460692
BigMeatball
Senior Member
Another weekend of shite Scottish weather in the bag 
Rain and strong winds here.
Demoralising. I have the etape loch ness in less than 2 months and so far I've cycled outdoors twice. I would hate it if I had to do all my prep on the wattbike.
Rain and strong winds here.
Demoralising. I have the etape loch ness in less than 2 months and so far I've cycled outdoors twice. I would hate it if I had to do all my prep on the wattbike.
Mo1959
Legendary Member
- Location
- Perthshire,Scotland
Only been out twice too and felt like a slog with headwinds. Long range forecast never seems to have the wind less than in double figures. Totally fed up of it.Another weekend of shite Scottish weather in the bag
Rain and strong winds here.
Demoralising. I have the etape loch ness in less than 2 months and so far I've cycled outdoors twice. I would hate it if I had to do all my prep on the wattbike.
Slick
Guru
I'm the exact same, also starting to get a bit concerned about my prep for the etape, and I can't stand any kind of stationary bike, which is why I've retired to the velodrome. 👍Another weekend of shite Scottish weather in the bag
Rain and strong winds here.
Demoralising. I have the etape loch ness in less than 2 months and so far I've cycled outdoors twice. I would hate it if I had to do all my prep on the wattbike.
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Managed to get out yesterday on the e-bike, only did 11 miles, came back totally fubar'd it was hard work, crossing fields the tyres were under water so unfit.
snorri
Legendary Member
- Location
- East coast, up a bit.
Fine weather in Scotland, I was out yesterday for a few hours doing my highest mileage so far in 2020, dry with a light wind, the only problem was the sun glare.
Only saw another two cyclists all day.
Only saw another two cyclists all day.
FWIW I've been managing shortish utilty / recreational rides in and around the outskirts of the city, but haven't been out for a long jaunt on my "best" road bike since August (obviously not just because of the weather; personal reasons too).
Following my inability to deal with a pretty sh*tty week I went out on an "anger management" ride on my knackered old road bike last night. Ended up doing about 27 miles (most I've done in one hit since last year); some of which was down a recently re-surfaced tow path. This was wonderful until I encountered the last few miles where the resurfacing ran out and my slick 25c tyres started sliding around all over the place; the deep, thick, claggy mud accumulating in my frame and around the brake calipers and fears of going in the canal leading to me walking for the last half a mile or so
I had a few close-ish calls thanks to the gusting cross-winds and it was against me on for a fair amount of the return journey. By the time I got home couldn't feel my fingers or toes and thanks to the additional control needed on all the slippery stuff I feel like I've had a bit of an upper body workout this morning too.
Following my ordeal I felt like I deserved a reward so upon my return to the city I stopped for a burger and chips at a favoured location, so that's no doubt written off any health benefits my freezing, nocturnal excursion might have otherwise yielded
Still feeling pretty miserable today but doubtless better than had I not gone out at all; although I now have an utterly filthy bike to clean and a knackered tyre (and probably tube) to sort as the Specialised Armadillo on the back of the bike failed after the sidewall burst; thankfully at about the best time it could have - a couple of hundred yards from the house as I got out of the saddle to climb the hill.
FWIW / for anyone considering this tyre I can't say as I'm super-impressed tbh - no punctures in the 1-2k miles I've used it, but horrific rolling resistance and a lot of sidewall degradation / delamination that caused a far more spectacularand irreparable failure. Have to count myself lucky that it didn't fail on my tow path ride though, as that would probably have resulted in the bike going in the canal and a 2-3hr walk home..
Finger's crossed the wind finally does one soon anyway - that aside it's definitely getting more spring-like so hopefully we'll all get more opportunities for some nice rides soon.. it certainly feels like it's been a long winter!
Following my inability to deal with a pretty sh*tty week I went out on an "anger management" ride on my knackered old road bike last night. Ended up doing about 27 miles (most I've done in one hit since last year); some of which was down a recently re-surfaced tow path. This was wonderful until I encountered the last few miles where the resurfacing ran out and my slick 25c tyres started sliding around all over the place; the deep, thick, claggy mud accumulating in my frame and around the brake calipers and fears of going in the canal leading to me walking for the last half a mile or so
I had a few close-ish calls thanks to the gusting cross-winds and it was against me on for a fair amount of the return journey. By the time I got home couldn't feel my fingers or toes and thanks to the additional control needed on all the slippery stuff I feel like I've had a bit of an upper body workout this morning too.
Following my ordeal I felt like I deserved a reward so upon my return to the city I stopped for a burger and chips at a favoured location, so that's no doubt written off any health benefits my freezing, nocturnal excursion might have otherwise yielded
Still feeling pretty miserable today but doubtless better than had I not gone out at all; although I now have an utterly filthy bike to clean and a knackered tyre (and probably tube) to sort as the Specialised Armadillo on the back of the bike failed after the sidewall burst; thankfully at about the best time it could have - a couple of hundred yards from the house as I got out of the saddle to climb the hill.
FWIW / for anyone considering this tyre I can't say as I'm super-impressed tbh - no punctures in the 1-2k miles I've used it, but horrific rolling resistance and a lot of sidewall degradation / delamination that caused a far more spectacularand irreparable failure. Have to count myself lucky that it didn't fail on my tow path ride though, as that would probably have resulted in the bike going in the canal and a 2-3hr walk home..
Finger's crossed the wind finally does one soon anyway - that aside it's definitely getting more spring-like so hopefully we'll all get more opportunities for some nice rides soon.. it certainly feels like it's been a long winter!
BigMeatball
Senior Member
Now the weather is just teasing me 
It's super sunny here but as soon as I look outside my window I can see the black cloud in the direction of where I want to go ride.
It's super sunny here but as soon as I look outside my window I can see the black cloud in the direction of where I want to go ride.
vickster
Legendary Member
Waterproof jacket?Now the weather is just teasing me
It's super sunny here but as soon as I look outside my window I can see the black cloud in the direction of where I want to go ride.
Or go the other way?
RegG
Über Member
- Location
- Nottingham
Finally managed to get out on my new Bianchi C-Sport 2 hybrid which has been waiting in the garage since January! Dry but cold and very windy but the bike was perfect - just the engine that's in need of attention!
"Anger management rides"
Those are the best rides
I certainly can't overstate their value - for me nothing comes close to the perspective and calm brought by a good thrash with an appropriately heavy soundtrack.
I feel like I'm reaping the rewards today; probably helped by the fact the wind's died down, the sun's shining and the temperature's pretty comfortable.. doubt I'll be getting any saddle time today but at least it won't suck to be outside cleaning the bike
BigMeatball
Senior Member
No thanks. It's both rain and strong wind. Not enjoyable nor safe for me and people around me
ExpatTyke
Yorkshireman in Deepest Somerset
- Location
- Weston-super-Mare
My wife is unable to drive at the moment (medical reasons, not a ban), so I've had to cut back on my cycle commute to drive her into work on days when she can't get a lift with colleagues. As she works north of Weston and my work place is in the opposite direction my commute is 50 plus miles each way, two or three days a week.
It's miserable, going through heavy traffic to get onto the M5 north, then more traffic, then M5 south to Bridgwater, then more traffic (getting worse every week due to HPC) before getting to work. Full day's work, then the same process in reverse.
It's much more tiring than my commute by bike, with none of the enjoyment, except my wife's company for some of the journey. It has made me really appreciate riding the bike though, and I've found I'm much more prepared to ride in bad weather this winter.
It's miserable, going through heavy traffic to get onto the M5 north, then more traffic, then M5 south to Bridgwater, then more traffic (getting worse every week due to HPC) before getting to work. Full day's work, then the same process in reverse.
It's much more tiring than my commute by bike, with none of the enjoyment, except my wife's company for some of the journey. It has made me really appreciate riding the bike though, and I've found I'm much more prepared to ride in bad weather this winter.
