berty bassett
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cheers bridgy -oooo i;m getting nervous
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bobinski
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Andy, that sounds like a decent warm up to me. If you are able to watch you really should be taking part
<Tommy>
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Agreed. 1/10 Andy... Don't mountain bikes go down hill by definition? 
Hopps123
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Had my first bash at the chain gang new ride last night, and first league ride. Must say I am in total awe of anyone who can have an average wattage of 300+!! I picked up a bike 8 months ago to train for ironman uk just gone so I'm pretty new at this. Any tips for a rookie
Soarerv8
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Could practice a bit of team green drafting Berty if I have got back in time from depositing first born at university.Berty, are you doing the 5pm re run? I will be watching, as I will of been MTB riding earlier. No fit state to offer decent competition, arm chair commentary/slating
Yeah, come on Andy. I might have a vague chance against a knackered, exhausted you today .... or you too scared to lose to meAndy, that sounds like a decent warm up to me. If you are able to watch you really should be taking part
(@bobinski , do you think that baited him enough?? 
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bobinski
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Berty, are you doing the 5pm re run? I will be watching, as I will of been MTB riding earlier. No fit state to offer decent competition, arm chair commentary/slating
Yeah, come on Andy. I might have a vague chance against a knackered, exhausted you today .... or you too scared to lose to me
I think I might have ruined my chances in the Saturday rerun 
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Last night I had a beer and it felt so good. Naturally I though: if 1 beer = good then 2 beers must be twice as good. The 2394 times in the past that turned out to be not the case, was probably just a coincidence
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.Last night I had a beer and it felt so good. Naturally I though: if 1 beer = good then 2 beers must be twice as good. The 2394 times in the past that turned out to be not the case, was probably just a coincidence
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<Tommy>
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I find getting excuses in early seems to be popular and a somewhat effective tip! (See most pages of this thread for inspiration!)
The obvious classics are injuries both short term and longstanding. And family and work selfishly getting in the way of your professional training program. If this is followed by a barnstorming performance it is even more effective! (One that springs to mind is Bobinski, suggesting he was taking time out as his knee was about to drop off, then putting in monster performances to blow everyone else away!
)Post race is a time for sulking and weazing in equal order. You may want to give some begrudging kudos to the victor or you may find yourself genuinely enthused by the performance of yourself and others. It is actually quite satisfying seeing other people do well but if I'm frustrated I have the choice of 3 cats to kick!
If you don't have a pet cat I'm sure any animal or small child will do (maybe not a bear though randy...)
Somewhat insincere apologies for challenging and beating other people's ghosts are also both effective and awesome needle at this point! "Oh dear, sorry about that, heh heh heh" etc etc....
These probably weren't the tips you were after to be fair... So I should add that after a race I like a peanut butter sandwich and a Choco milk. Both recommended to improve recovery etc and also well deserved and delicious!
But most importantly, brush yourself off, and come back next time for more of the same.
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bobinski
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I think I might have ruined my chances in the Saturday rerun
Last night I had a beer and it felt so good. Naturally I though: if 1 beer = good then 2 beers must be twice as good. The 2394 times in the past that turned out to be not the case, was probably just a coincidence
LB I feel your pain. After a tough week at work I came home to a house without kids for the night and a need to relax. Mrs B and I took advantage and got through a bottle and a half of white wine whilst working our way through a pretty good salmon and beetroot pie. I have not slept great and my head is a little sore. It's one of the reasons why I am not accepting Andy's excuse for not taking part.
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bobinski
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I find getting excuses in early seems to be popular and a somewhat effective tip! (See most pages of this thread for inspiration!)
The obvious classics are injuries both short term and longstanding. And family and work selfishly getting in the way of your professional training program. If this is followed by a barnstorming performance it is even more effective! (One that springs to mind is Bobinski, suggesting he was taking time out as his knee was about to drop off, then putting in monster performances to blow everyone else away!
Post race is a time for sulking and weazing in equal order. You may want to give some begrudging kudos to the victor or you may find yourself genuinely enthused by the performance of yourself and others. It is actually quite satisfying seeing other people do well but if I'm frustrated I have the choice of 3 cats to kick!
If you don't have a pet cat I'm sure any animal or small child will do (maybe not a bear though randy...)
Somewhat insincere apologies for challenging and beating other people's ghosts are also both effective and awesome needle at this point! "Oh dear, sorry about that, heh heh heh" etc etc....
These probably weren't the tips you were after to be fair... So I should add that after a race I like a peanut butter sandwich and a Choco milk. Both recommended to improve recovery etc and also well deserved and delicious!
Tommy, How very dare you!
Actually that probably qualifies as a first class dissertation on the character of your average Bkool cyclechat participant OR is evidence of profound self examination by Tommy.
Ps.
My knee hurts...
I think I should add to TT's splendid advice that choice of tire is very important. I'm using Continental GP4000S II with 140 psi for flat stages.
Soarerv8
Über Member
Think that sums it up nicely. Talk about your tyre pressure and sprockets quite a lot this gives the aura of professionalism, quote random numbers like 196psi and 52/36 with confidence and we will all believe you know what you are talking about.I find getting excuses in early seems to be popular and a somewhat effective tip! (See most pages of this thread for inspiration!)
The obvious classics are injuries both short term and longstanding. And family and work selfishly getting in the way of your professional training program. If this is followed by a barnstorming performance it is even more effective! (One that springs to mind is Bobinski, suggesting he was taking time out as his knee was about to drop off, then putting in monster performances to blow everyone else away!
Post race is a time for sulking and weazing in equal order. You may want to give some begrudging kudos to the victor or you may find yourself genuinely enthused by the performance of yourself and others. It is actually quite satisfying seeing other people do well but if I'm frustrated I have the choice of 3 cats to kick!
If you don't have a pet cat I'm sure any animal or small child will do (maybe not a bear though randy...)
Somewhat insincere apologies for challenging and beating other people's ghosts are also both effective and awesome needle at this point! "Oh dear, sorry about that, heh heh heh" etc etc....
These probably weren't the tips you were after to be fair... So I should add that after a race I like a peanut butter sandwich and a Choco milk. Both recommended to improve recovery etc and also well deserved and delicious!
But most importantly, brush yourself off, and come back next time for more of the same.
Soarerv8
Über Member
Salmon and beetroot? Bloody southern hipsters I think the only fish to eat is cod and the only vegetable to eat with it is chips.
