The Retirement Thread

[Paulus]

I bought a Focus Cayo Di2, Garmin, Ultegra pedals, new cycling shoes and helmet and some Shimano RS81 wheels. About £3500 all told. I'm worth it.

I'm looking to build up the frame from Condor with Campagnolo Veloce, Mavic kysrium wheels, and various other parts. comes to about £2500 at the moment.

 

[Dirk]

I did'nt treat myself anything.I was happy enough just to be out of the rat race

I do tend to treat myself on a regular basis at the moment.

 

[PaulSB]

When all the retirees on this thread actually stopped work, did you treat yourselves to a retirement present to yourselves. If so what was it? I am looking at a new bike from Condor---
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I chucked £3000 from my tax free lump sum at a Cervelo C3. After 44 years working I deserved it!

 

[derrick]

The R5 was my retirment pressie.

 

[The Central Scrutinizer]

All i will get is"you have a bike why do you want another one"

 

[PaulSB]

All i will get is"you have a bike why do you want another one"

I’ve explained to my wife why one needs a summer bike, winter bike and tourer and how they perform differently. She replied “Why have you got five then?”

That was a tricky moment........

 

[Oxo]

Just got my letter of acknowledgement of my impending retirement, not long to go now. 10 more shifts, not that i am counting, but my time on the railways is almost done.

Any chance you'll make it on time?

 

[Venod]

Just got my letter of acknowledgement of my impending retirement, not long to go now. 10 more shifts, not that i am counting, but my time on the railways is almost done.

Good to hear your keeping track of things, make sure you have a stable platform of income to retire with and don't get any ideas above your station.

 

[simon.r]

I’ve explained to my wife why one needs a summer bike, winter bike and tourer and how they perform differently. She replied “Why have you got five then?”

That was a tricky moment........

MrsR does what she wants with her money and I do what I want with mine.

Having said that, the most effective reply to ‘why do you need more than one bike?’ I’ve found is ‘why do you need more than one pair of shoes?’

Logic says you can only ride/wear one at a time and they’re for different purposes. But many of us have more than one pair of casual shoes, more than one pair of smart shoes...etc. etc..

P.S. 97 working days left

P.P.S. Currently at n+8

 

[Venod]

MrsR does what she wants with her money and I do what I want with mine.

I have gone wrong somewhere, we just have money it all goes in the same account, I would be quids in with your arrangement.

 

[PaulSB]

I have gone wrong somewhere, we just have money it all goes in the same account, I would be quids in with your arrangement.

Me too!!!!

 

[simon.r]

I have gone wrong somewhere, we just have money it all goes in the same account, I would be quids in with your arrangement.

One of the advantages of a 2nd marriage. You learn from the 1st!

 

[PaulSB]

P.P.S. Currently at n+8

Impressive.

Mrs Paulsb spends £1020
on gym and tennis club membership, which sounds expensive but she’s there 25/30 hours a week.

I’m happy with this as a new bike lasts a long time in comparison.

 

[PaulSB]

One of the advantages of a 2nd marriage. You learn from the 1st!

Oh I love that. Brilliant!

 

[pjd57]

Just got my letter of acknowledgement of my impending retirement, not long to go now. 10 more shifts, not that i am counting, but my time on the railways is almost done.

How many hours work is that you're not counting !