The Retirement Thread
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PaulSB
Squire
A touch suicidal in my opinion.......
12boy
Guru
Dirk, what is the sausage in the bun? Is it a bratwurst? A Polish sausage?
Another high wind day here, and warm at 14C, although tomorrow will be much less windy and 1/2 C in preparation for a little snow for a few days. Today there will be some stretches, a little core and maybe some upper body, along with a bit of bike maintenance and a trip to Home Depot to pick up a bit of stainless steel for a backdrop between the stove and range hood. And of course the inevitable dog walk.
I've already set up my mtn bike with studded snows and maybe today I will put a studded tire on my SA 3 speed wheel for my Steamroller, already having a front wheel with studs. I have 3 pair of wheels for that bike so its easy to adapt it to what seems best for the conditions du jour.
Been trying to find formula or a chart which converts wind to the steepness of a grade. For example, if there is a 25 mph headwind on level ground, would that be the same effort required to go 10 mph as 10 mph on a 7% grade. No luck so far. Perhaps one of you highly inteligent and wise folks has an answer?
Be well and happy, I will drop by again at your bedtime.
Another high wind day here, and warm at 14C, although tomorrow will be much less windy and 1/2 C in preparation for a little snow for a few days. Today there will be some stretches, a little core and maybe some upper body, along with a bit of bike maintenance and a trip to Home Depot to pick up a bit of stainless steel for a backdrop between the stove and range hood. And of course the inevitable dog walk.
I've already set up my mtn bike with studded snows and maybe today I will put a studded tire on my SA 3 speed wheel for my Steamroller, already having a front wheel with studs. I have 3 pair of wheels for that bike so its easy to adapt it to what seems best for the conditions du jour.
Been trying to find formula or a chart which converts wind to the steepness of a grade. For example, if there is a 25 mph headwind on level ground, would that be the same effort required to go 10 mph as 10 mph on a 7% grade. No luck so far. Perhaps one of you highly inteligent and wise folks has an answer?
Be well and happy, I will drop by again at your bedtime.
oldwheels
Legendary Member
On that road and that section in particular I would not even go on two wheels. I used to cycle there often but that was years ago with nothing like the present day volume of traffic. I have been up there about 5 years ago but went on the other side of the loch over Corran ferry. I would have driven up that road several times last year but covid put paid to that. Even driving is dangerous and there have been a few fatalities in recent years.
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Deleted member 1258
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Thats too low for my liking.
OP
OP
Dirk
If 6 Was 9
It's a 'sausage' ... dunno what sort.
PaulSB
Squire
@12boy - here you go. Scroll down for the hill stuff.
https://www.yellowjersey.co.uk/the-draft/how-much-difference-does-a-headwind-make-when-cycling/
https://www.yellowjersey.co.uk/the-draft/how-much-difference-does-a-headwind-make-when-cycling/
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numbnuts
Squire
I thought the same before I bought my trike OK I have a 6 foot flag on the back, a lot of drivers go to the other side of the road to pass me, in fact I feel safer on my trike now than i do on my bike
numbnuts
Squire
Bit late, but I like butter on my roll ......
PaulSB
Squire
I'm nackered. These winter miles are very tough. Cold, dank, roads covered in shite, cafes closed. Ughhhh. 58 miles to Nateby and back. We know a cracking little takeaway next to an industrial estate. They do bacon and egg barns the size of a dinner plate stuffed with huge rashers. Washed down with piping hot coffee with delicious tray bake Bakewell tart. Hmmmmm...... heavenly......... perhaps winter miles aren't so bad 🤔
We had four pee stops.......it's either bloody cold or we are all getting older????
One of my buddies has started talking about London Edinburgh London. I suggested if he wants a 1500km bike ride we set course for the Med. I can see where this is heading, I'll be 68 - my buddy pointed out I always do a challenge to celebrate my birthday.
He's crazy!
We had four pee stops.......it's either bloody cold or we are all getting older????
One of my buddies has started talking about London Edinburgh London. I suggested if he wants a 1500km bike ride we set course for the Med. I can see where this is heading, I'll be 68 - my buddy pointed out I always do a challenge to celebrate my birthday.
He's crazy!
BoldonLad
Not part of the Elite
Hey @screenman, you have unleashed a torrent of posts with your "benefits of leaving the EU thread".
Not complaining, it has been useful to dip in and out, it is cold and wet here
Not complaining, it has been useful to dip in and out, it is cold and wet here
JPBoothy
Veteran
You damn Athlete's and your health goodI'm nackered. These winter miles are very tough. Cold, dank, roads covered in shite, cafes closed. Ughhhh. 58 miles to Nateby and back. We know a cracking little takeaway next to an industrial estate. They do bacon and egg barns the size of a dinner plate stuffed with huge rashers. Washed down with piping hot coffee with delicious tray bake Bakewell tart. Hmmmmm...... heavenly......... perhaps winter miles aren't so bad 🤔
We had four pee stops.......it's either bloody cold or we are all getting older????
One of my buddies has started talking about London Edinburgh London. I suggested if he wants a 1500km bike ride we set course for the Med. I can see where this is heading, I'll be 68 - my buddy pointed out I always do a challenge to celebrate my birthday.
He's crazy!
You enjoy it, that sounds like a proper bike ride to me.. The racing snakes can stick their energy bars/drinks I'm happiest when stopping for a pint and butty
ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
On the Llandudno forum ride a couple of years ago I was standing behind a hedge (having a pee actually!) as Nickboy and the others were riding down the lane on the other side. I heard someone say "Where has ColinJ got to?" Nickyboy replied "He's had to go on ahead again to take a leak. I think we should change his name to ColinP!" Ha ha...
PaulSB
Squire
We have certain criteria for our pee stops; good view, adequate privacy, somewhere to lean the bike.On the Llandudno forum ride a couple of years ago I was standing behind a hedge (having a pee actually!) as Nickboy and the others were riding down the lane on the other side. I heard someone say "Where has ColinJ got to?" Nickyboy replied "He's had to go on ahead again to take a leak. I think we should change his name to ColinP!" Ha ha...
Watch out for our new publication "Top 💯 Pee Stops in Lancashire"....... coming to a bike shop near you in 2021. Covid-19 prevented publication for Christmas 2020.
