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[humphuk]

Oh - re heart rate. 185 max (can see that running, its about 182 on a bike). Hasnt really changed much over the last decade. 77kg (I know....but I am trying!) which goes up every year

 

[Whorty]

I'm not riding and i would really have bern last! Aim to beat 1 hour though!

I lost my chain twice, the first time took me ages to get it back on, so lost about 3-4 minutes .... would still have been last, and would still not have beaten the 1 hour mark That was hard work

 

[theboxers]

So, I just got my legs ripped off by a bunch of 50 somethings....somewhat depressing being on the wrong side of mid 50s myself. I got off twice - once to open the patio door on overheating....once to move my turbo back....as it had moved forward...jammed under the table and I was dripping on the dining room carpet. I did this strategically on the downhill bits, not to lose too much time! Most importantly, I am having fun. Cheers guys

Sounds like you're missing an important piece of kit.
https://www.uline.com/BL_3875/Drum-...VEFQYCh0B8gYwEAAYASAAEgL3MPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Ask @Whorty about various benefits he has discovered

 

[Whorty]

So, I just got my legs ripped off by a bunch of 50 somethings....somewhat depressing being on the wrong side of mid 50s myself. I got off twice - once to open the patio door on overheating....once to move my turbo back....as it had moved forward...jammed under the table and I was dripping on the dining room carpet. I did this strategically on the downhill bits, not to lose too much time! Most importantly, I am having fun. Cheers guys

I just couldn't hold on to you, your far too strong a climber for me. I was already just under 2 mins down when my chain came off the first time, and then over 5 minutes behind by the time I got the chain back on and started riding again. I need to get below 80 kg, and preferably closer to 75 kg to stand any chance against you guys on the climbs Looked like a great battle up ahead though ... well done everyone tonight

 

[Whorty]

Sounds like you're missing an important piece of kit.
https://www.uline.com/BL_3875/Drum-Fans?pricode=WR584&AdKeyword=drum fan&AdMatchtype=e&gclid=EAIaIQobChMInoe54PTQ2AIVEFQYCh0B8gYwEAAYASAAEgL3MPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Ask @Whorty about various benefits he has discovered

Yes, a fan I have learned is a must. Having ridden without one for over a year, suddenly listening to your advice and installing a fan in the man cave has made so much difference. I used to overheat badly before .... can't imagine now how I managed to ride without a fan!

 

[Whorty]

I had my tea early so couldn't join you but i should be able to make it Saturday

I'll be watching Saturday .... I don't think I can stomach that nasty ride another time

 

[Whorty]

Looking at your numbers it looks like you're a lightweight, and young? Cadence is fine, the odd spike but a lowish average of 75rpm. Also you burnt a low calorie amount compared to a bigger rider.

You're a true climber, like Berty
Edit found your weight 65kg,

20 kg lighter than me, and even more lighter than you @CXRAndy ..... wouldn't it be nice to only be that light when climbing up hills (but get our normal weight back when going down the other side)

 

[peterob]

I'll be watching Saturday .... I don't think I can stomach that nasty ride another time

I'm away this weekend so won't be able to ride the re-run either but will try and do it early next week.

It'll be interesting to see how I compare with the lighter guys in their fifties that gave it a go tonight!

 

[Whorty]

I'm away this weekend so won't be able to ride the re-run either but will try and do it early next week.

It'll be interesting to see how I compare with the lighter guys in their fifties that gave it a go tonight!

These 50 year olds are an inspiration ...... or on some good meds .... I look forward to a couple of years time when I hit 50 as maybe that will be my peak of cycling fitness and speed

 

[AAAC 76C]

These 50 year olds are an inspiration ...... or on some good meds .... I look forward to a couple of years time when I hit 50 as maybe that will be my peak of cycling fitness and speed

My strength is in my hair, that's where you are going wrong young man.

PS: 58 in 8 weeks!

 

[AAAC 76C]

My strength is in my hair, that's where you are going wrong young man.

PS: 58 in 8 weeks!

PS/PS: My work colleague is still banging out good Iron Man placings at 61.

 

[Whorty]

My strength is in my hair, that's where you are going wrong young man.

PS: 58 in 8 weeks!

I've been getting weak since my early 20s then

10 years my elder, and you ride like a 20 something

 

[keithaitch]

My strength is in my hair, that's where you are going wrong young man.

PS: 58 in 8 weeks!

I'm 59 in about that too 10/3. That of course assumes we don't kick the bucket one Saturday in the middle of February, if we are called on to make the ultimate sacrifice for a certain team.

 

[AAAC 76C]

I'm 59 in about that too 10/3. That of course assumes we don't kick the bucket one Saturday in the middle of February, if we are called on to make the ultimate sacrifice for a certain team.

6/3 for me, almost twins bar 4 days, 1 year, and different parents!

 

[humphuk]

Heard on the news tonight that "we are a rapidly ageing population" - trying to follow you guys has certainly made me feel that way...but somehow I now feel comforted by the idea