Yup! we were dressed like it was a nice spring day. And that was nuts in those conditions. As you say though, it was no problem for the legs but the extremities was a problem. I found that cold rainy wind pretty sore on the face as well up on top of those exposed parts. My hands and feet just ended up numb though so very hard to hold onto the bars. In fact I could hardly feel that I was holding on and was struggling to change gear as my fingers had stopped working. All in all, quite dangerous to ride like that on the few busy roads we were on, but you don't really think about it at the time. Ah well Adam, there's always next year for us to get it right with the gear and strategy. I always find that part of the fun of these things.
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Yup! we were dressed like it was a nice spring day. And that was nuts in those conditions. As you say though, it was no problem for the legs but the extremities was a problem. I found that cold rainy wind pretty sore on the face as well up on top of those exposed parts. My hands and feet just ended up numb though so very hard to hold onto the bars. In fact I could hardly feel that I was holding on and was struggling to change gear as my fingers had stopped working. All in all, quite dangerous to ride like that on the few busy roads we were on, but you don't really think about it at the time. Ah well Adam, there's always next year for us to get it right with the gear and strategy. I always find that part of the fun of these things.
Thanks LB. It was indeed brutal. Make sure you keep us posted about your racing antics. I'd like to try a race series but sometime I think I'm just a little bit to lazy to get my act together. Maybe next yearThat's sounds just brutal. Congratulations with the fantastic result.
Really makes me feel like a sissy for contemplating to skip the first race of the race-series, because the weather forecast is promising a little rain.
You just inspired me to drop that thought...Thanks.
.Im still up for the weekly mountain goat Bill. I've been sick with the flu for nearly 3 weeks and have had to build up the base miles again first, but that is all behind me now.
i will be getting back to the weekly Wednesday morning mountain climb this week actually. Otherwise just do a challenge if you don't feel like setting the league up during the summer, and Ill pick some climbs for us
June I will be off though as I've got two 70.3 ironman events to deal with that month.
I'd quite like to get back to that too Darryn I have no problem setting up a league but I'd quite like someone else o pick the rides for a change. I'm sure there might be one or two more goats up for it.
Add
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- Powys, Wales
I will try to join in a few when I am mended. My leg has blown up like a balloon, and is sore as hell. But all that is irrelevant, as the LBS only charged me a tenner to fix my bike. All good.
If they run it next year, I definately think we should do it. But how about we just sign up at pre-registration, so we can gauge the weather?
If they run it next year, I definately think we should do it. But how about we just sign up at pre-registration, so we can gauge the weather?
Randyberlin
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How fast were you going when you crashed? And you finished the race! You are the ultimate competitor. Re-riding a goat climb for one second is nothing compared to riding 40 some miles Injured. When the situation calls for it I think ill start saying " I'm gonna open a can of whoop Add. "
Add
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- Powys, Wales
Lol, I was going quite fast, about 20mph'ish, but it wasn't massive impact. Pilot error mainly, braking too late into a wet, loose gravelly corner, and my bike just slid away from under me. Landed smack on my hip bone, which is the swelling, and some nice gravel rash, which didn't rip my shorts by some miracle, but cut my leg underneath?!?
Luckily there was a food stop about 3.5 miles on down the road, so I limped onto there, feeling very sorry for myself, and racking my brain for a suitable excuse. Had every intention of quitting once I arrived.
After 30 minutes, a hot cup of tea, open fire and some fantastic pork pie, I had manned up enough to decide to at least complete the 82 mile route. About 12-15 other riders were also downscaling due to the conditions.
I waited for my wife, and when she got to the stop, I rode home with her. Glad I did, as I never ride with her, as our 'styles' are just so incompatible, she appreciated it, and at least I got to finish.
There were still some very rude hills to greet us mind you, which I could have done without.
I may get my ass on the bkool tonight, any recommendations?
OFf to Hong Kong next week and taking my bike
Col de la Madeleine
Enjoy Hong Kong
Ok should we give these a go.. haven't done any of them yet, not sure if anyone else has?
Colle di Sampeyre
Colle dell'Agnello
Colle della Lombarda
Colle della Fauniera
Col du Glandon
Randyberlin
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Without a goat session I don't seem to be motivated enough to do a climb. I like the idea even if it's an informal challenge.
Randyberlin
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I can't make it but will race your ghost if you get anyone to race. This working for a living is once again interfering with my Bkooling.
I'll see if I'm fit enough to climb aboard. Got any route in mind ?
Fauniera rings a bell but not the rest of them. I'll try to get these programmed in. What is your preference : 1 per week, or overlapping to give more time to complete?
I MIGHT make it too but legs will be tired.
