PaulSB
Squire
- Location
- Chorley, Lancashire
Well, yes me too but it was the 60s that counted!*Child of the 50s here.
The Retirement Thread
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Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- Suburban Poshshire
The best folk were born and bred in the 60's.
classic33
Leg End Member
I were born n'bred in Yorkshire!
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
Sorry to disappoint you old man but the best were the 50's born people.
GM
Legendary Member
- Location
- North of the river
We've just finished watching that, it seems a fabulous way of life...very tempting
Had a good ride today with The Fridays, 40 odd Brompton miles done. A couple of my photos are taking ages to download on DropBox so I'll post them later.
ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
- Location
- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
I've just plotted another metric century route. This one heading out to Ottery St Mary and Budleigh Salterton, and back on the Exe Valley trail from Exmouth. Much less hilly than I am used to - around 1,000 m of ascent, and very little of that is steep so it should be a pleasant day out. I'll probably save that for Tuesday, my last full day here on this visit.
classic33
Leg End Member
You could always cycle back.
ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
- Location
- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
I am carrying too much! If I put a rack and panniers on the bike it would be more doable.
3 consecutive daily rides of about 150 km (90-miles would be a good challenge.
Maybe one day...?
PaulSB
Squire
- Location
- Chorley, Lancashire
@ColinJ I meant to mention this a few days ago and promptly forgot. You wondered out loud about storing your bike in Devon. A damp cold shed you said.
Well I store my bikes in a damp cold garage all year round. The summer bike is the one which sits for the winter months without moving. I've never had any problems. My routine is simply to give the bike a very thorough clean and polish the frame. The polish forms a protective film. After washing allow the bike to dry completely before putting it away. Pay particular attention to ensuring the cassette is dry.
Lube all the usual parts that I like to lube (opinion varies obviously) plus any parts prone to rusting. For example I spray a little WD40 on a rag and wipe this over hex bolt heads.
I hang the bike on the wall and drape an old sheet over it. The only time I get issues with rust, not just in winter, is if I fail to lube or dry the chain properly.
If you put the bike away clean and cared for I don't think you'll have a problem.
Well I store my bikes in a damp cold garage all year round. The summer bike is the one which sits for the winter months without moving. I've never had any problems. My routine is simply to give the bike a very thorough clean and polish the frame. The polish forms a protective film. After washing allow the bike to dry completely before putting it away. Pay particular attention to ensuring the cassette is dry.
Lube all the usual parts that I like to lube (opinion varies obviously) plus any parts prone to rusting. For example I spray a little WD40 on a rag and wipe this over hex bolt heads.
I hang the bike on the wall and drape an old sheet over it. The only time I get issues with rust, not just in winter, is if I fail to lube or dry the chain properly.
If you put the bike away clean and cared for I don't think you'll have a problem.
PaulSB
Squire
- Location
- Chorley, Lancashire
Good morning everyone. First today I see. The weather seems quiet enough though it's pitch black outside. No sound of wind or rain.
Cycling today and then some cycle club admin. It's our AGM on Wednesday and Awards Night in a month. Usually these are spaced six months apart so the workload is much higher than usual. Awards Night is nerve racking. Gather trophies back in, collate details of who has won what, get correct times etc. organise engraving and make sure the chair has all the details for his presentation speech.
Cycling today and then some cycle club admin. It's our AGM on Wednesday and Awards Night in a month. Usually these are spaced six months apart so the workload is much higher than usual. Awards Night is nerve racking. Gather trophies back in, collate details of who has won what, get correct times etc. organise engraving and make sure the chair has all the details for his presentation speech.
Mo1959
Legendary Member
- Location
- Perthshire,Scotland
Morning. Another cool one with a bit of a breeze here so perfect for a brisk walk soon. I’m enjoying my walking just now and will stick with that while continuing to watch what I’m eating and hope by getting the weight down a bit, I might eventually feel up to more strenuous exercise again. Apart from back surgery, I think getting a good chunk of weight off is the only thing I can do that helps my wrecked back/legs. Even my feet get sore when I’m too heavy.
Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- Suburban Poshshire
I have risen!
BoldonLad
Not part of the Elite
- Location
- South Tyneside
Good morning all,
The bin men have been down our road waking everyone up.
Lots of the usual things to do today, plus a ride out on the bike later on.
Today's weather looks reasonable, with sunny spells but definitely a bit cooler today.
Another busy day in paradise
The bin men have been down our road waking everyone up.
Lots of the usual things to do today, plus a ride out on the bike later on.
Today's weather looks reasonable, with sunny spells but definitely a bit cooler today.
Another busy day in paradise
