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classic33

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Done my exercises now.
I had lost my mojo
and not done anything for ages but our new years resolution seems to be holding up. We both increased time on the bike today so I got up a good sweat first time for ages.
Will get the road bike out tomorrow.
You found it down the back of the settee?
 
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I've just got back. I've done my first ride in my new cycle shoes, they're comfy and warmer than the ancient pair I've been wearing the last few years, but creak almost as much, so a creaky 57 miles for me today. The weather forecast was for light winds, it was wrong! I had great fun on the way out with a tail wind and then spent most of the way back slogging into a head wind.

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Dirk

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Just come in from 6 hours caravan fettling. Almost got it to my satisfaction. I'm a bit perfectionist with anything mechanical - probably a throwback to my race engine building days. Just got to check the spare wheel, sort out the right hand side motor mover, get the fridge running on gas, change the battery in the alarm system and oil all the locks. Should be good to go then.:okay:
Don't get me wrong - the van's a good one - it's just that some people don't seem to be too bothered if things stop working. I just couldn't be like that.
 

GM

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Built one up for a mate yesterday. He then ask me to take it for a spin today as i was going out with some of the club.Arrived at the metting place. Everyone was suprised to see me on a E bike.^_^ Anyway they all thought it looked good. Took a bit of getting used to.as i am used to Di2.did not take long i was soon flicking through the gears like pro.:laugh: First thing i really noticed was how comfatable it was.Pro logo saddle felt really nice. We only did 26 miles so not really a hard ride. But i could end up trying one on my own bike. Anyway the E bit.felt a bit strange to start with. The motor cutting in and out. 15mph the motor cuts out. Then you are on your own. I did struggle to stay with the guys on the long flats. The bike is heavy. But when it came to the hills. This is what its all about. Effortless climbing. The guys where really impressed with my climbing. Icould have gone a lot quicker and taken a few KOMs. But that is not what i am about. Just keeping it at my usual pace. I would not have one myself. Well not yet anyway. But when i start to struggle with the normal club rides. I would defo think about one. So to round up i think there is a place for these. It would make life a lot easier for a few old boys and girls. Not really for the young. Or idiot KOM hunters.but if it helps put bums on saddles thats fine. Am looking forward to the Saturday ride. Paul will be pulling me up a few hills. But he is going to suffer on the short sharp hills once we get over 15mph.:laugh::laugh:


Derrick. Your friend Paul, is that the same Paul that had the Bianchi shop in Winchmore Hill. I took my Bianchi in there for a service once, shame it closed as it was a good shop.
 

derrick

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Derrick. Your friend Paul, is that the same Paul that had the Bianchi shop in Winchmore Hill. I took my Bianchi in there for a service once, shame it closed as it was a good shop.
No Another one. But Paul Osullivan is still about, He would never get on an E bike. Was a shame it closed
 
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PaulSB

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Well I've had a crappy day. Nothing has worked since the moment I looked out the window and decided not to ride - 50 minutes later the sun came out.

I made a shepherd's pie but not enough mash to cover it. Had to make a load more mash, washing machine appears to be leaking, etc. etc. things just kept on going wrong........

........ finally I got to spinning and all the bikes were taken.
 
Well I've had a crappy day. Nothing has worked since the moment I looked out the window and decided not to ride - 50 minutes later the sun came out.

I made a shepherd's pie but not enough mash to cover it. Had to make a load more mash, washing machine appears to be leaking, etc. etc. things just kept on going wrong........

........ finally I got to spinning and all the bikes were taken.
As Forrest Gump said "Sh1t Happens"
 
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