Team BKool CycleChat

[<Tommy>]

Nice 1 Geoff. I think I'll have a crack at that later

 

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Ditto to all of that (but without the plasterboard waste I don't get to play with exciting stuff like that) what is definitely the case is that had I just purchased a turbo it would have been used 3 times and now be glowering at me from the back of the garage behind unused windsurfs and golf sticks much unloved. I don't even think just the Bkool alone would have kept my interest it is definitely the banter and twaddle here that makes me want to keep going.

Your garage sounds very much like mine. Packed to the rafters with impulse buys like 10ft parasols, tents, garden furniture and other outdoor equipment. Sometimes I forget I live in Wales, where if there's one thing you can safely rely on, it's 4 months of hard winter, followed by 8 months of sh*t weather.
I fitted a new electric roller door to our garage this year, and was amazed at how quickly I utilised the extra space that once needed to be left clear for my old up and over to work.
Did ask the missus if I could store my tools in the caravan, but got 'the look'.
I can only assume she has the space reserved for a ton of her crap.

 

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Hey Kipster fancy a crack at Geoff's new Handicap course? We could use it as a bit of a mid-field bonding session, maybe even make it private.
Could do Friday evening, but feel free to blow me off if you want to rebuff my advances.

 

[Gaileb]

Your garage sounds very much like mine. Packed to the rafters with impulse buys like 10ft parasols, tents, garden furniture and other outdoor equipment. Sometimes I forget I live in Wales, where if there's one thing you can safely rely on, it's 4 months of hard winter, followed by 8 months of sh*t weather.
I fitted a new electric roller door to our garage this year, and was amazed at how quickly I utilised the extra space that once needed to be left clear for my old up and over to work.
Did ask the missus if I could store my tools in the caravan, but got 'the look'.
I can only assume she has the space reserved for a ton of her crap.

Do any other bkoolers have a caravan or motorhome? Is this a condition for joining the chaingang? We have a 16 year old motorhome which we got last year and we love it, only downside is we can't attach the tandem to it

 

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Nice 1 Geoff. I think I'll have a crack at that later

My new saddle is on! It's a winner. Although it did add a minute and a half to my time.
I thought you'd forgot to put it in the box, it was that light.

 

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Do any other bkoolers have a caravan or motorhome? Is this a condition for joining the chaingang? We have a 16 year old motorhome which we got last year and we love it, only downside is we can't attach the tandem to it

Ours was an impulse buy, courtesy of Facebook and Mary.
We haven't used it yet, and winter has turned it from white to a very grim looking algae green.
Slightly apprehensive about its debut, but the kids are super excited about it! Till they catch Legionares disease, or whatever you catch from fousty old caravans.

 

[Gaileb]

Ours was an impulse buy, courtesy of Facebook and Mary.
We haven't used it yet, and winter has turned it from white to a very grim looking algae green.
Slightly apprehensive about its debut, but the kids are super excited about it! Till they catch Legionares disease, or whatever you catch from fousty old caravans.

We should try to put together a chaingang caravanning holiday. Me and Boxers (no offence intended Boxers) could take all the kids on a slow cycle and the rest of you could do a real life chaingang cycle.

 

[CXRAndy]

Gaileb, little bit of welding to knock up custom bike rack

 

[CXRAndy]

The new handicap profile looks like an FTP test

But longer

 

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We should try to put together a chaingang caravanning holiday. Me and Boxers (no offence intended Boxers) could take all the kids on a slow cycle and the rest of you could do a real life chaingang cycle.

I could be convinced. Be nice if we pitched in a Premier Inn car park too.
But in all seriousness, if it ever stops raining, I would be up for something along those lines.
Just as a little reassurance, my children aren't actually anywhere near as feral as I have made out in here, and my wife really is quite lovely, and way out of my league if I'm honest.

 

[gbrown]

The new handicap profile looks like an FTP test

But longer

But more interesting, trying to catch the person in front and avoid being caught by the person behind!

 

[<Tommy>]

Do any other bkoolers have a caravan or motorhome? Is this a condition for joining the chaingang? We have a 16 year old motorhome which we got last year and we love it, only downside is we can't attach the tandem to it

We had a vw camper up until nearly 3 years ago Gail. Not one of the really trendy old ones but we loved it like one of the family! Finally died of rust after a long valiant battle. Miss it like crazy to be honest. Especially now my daughters at an age where I think she'd love it. What I'd really like now is a canal boat but I think my better half may need some convincing on that one...

 

[bobinski]

Next weeks Handicap Chase is a new one, http://www.bkool.com/profile/detail/176281?durationType=DISTANCE&lapCount=1

I've got a handful of times from last Spring, but it would help set initial handicaps if as many of you as possible give it a go before the start of next week, especially you @BILL S

It's quite different to the previous chases, as it is a pretty steady climb, but averaging around 2% and never more than 6%. For all but the very fastest, it is ideal for improving fitness levels as it takes a little over 30 minutes and gives an ideal gradient for producing power.

Thanks,

Geoff

Edit: It's impressive how much you guys have improved since last April...

Edit2: Bill, you did have the record for this course, but were pipped by 15 seconds yesterday! I expect you'll be aiming to put that right over the next few weeks...

Geoff,
I remember that one. Go out hard at the beginning and the likeyhood is you will suffer from the midway point.
I am happy for you to use my spring 2015 time I am sure Adds will be happy for you to use his too

i am looking forward to the battle between Bill and LBHIFI. Its an uphill but flat time trial. Who will crack first?!?

 

[<Tommy>]

My new saddle is on! It's a winner. Although it did add a minute and a half to my time.
I thought you'd forgot to put it in the box, it was that light.

That's great news mate. Lovely saddle isn't it.

Yeah I think I went a bit ott on the packaging to be honest. Out of the fiver it cost in postage about 20p was probably for the saddle!

 

[bridgy]

We should try to put together a chaingang caravanning holiday. Me and Boxers (no offence intended Boxers) could take all the kids on a slow cycle and the rest of you could do a real life chaingang cycle.

We don't have a caravan or motorhome, but there's lots of nice campsites here in Somerset - and lots of lovely cycling...