Wales : Dyfed Trans Cambrian Route Sat 20th October.

[rich p]

I am just back from a 100-miler, and I'm shagged
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I don't mind buying you a drink after our 100 miler but even I draw the line at shagging

 

[Sittingduck]

 

[rich p]

I'm getting worried that no-one's posted lately about how worried they are about this ride.

 

[lukesdad]

I'm getting worried that no-one's posted lately about how worried they are about this ride.

They re all too busy training rich .

 

[Sittingduck]

I am spending a lot of time considering waterproofs / windproofs and my lack thereof...
Times is tough and I can't really afford a new one but the very lightweight articles I have, are likely inadequate for such a ride. The search goes on

I think I have come to a decision on the 'what bike' question and rain or shine, will almost certainly be bringing the Cube.

 

[pubrunner]

They re all too busy training rich .

I haven't done anything for nearly two weeks ; on friday night, I was full of good intentions for the next day, but ended up doing nothing at all over last weekend. With a bit of luck, I'll get in a 30 miler this coming weekend; if I can get another ride in the weekend after that, I'll be reasonably happy. Obviously, in an ideal world, I should be cycling more than once a week, but it is still more training than I've ever done.

I might look into getting a turbo trainer . . . . . . . but would I actually use it, or would it just get dusty in the garage ? The latter, I suspect.

I've recently been given a very old set of cycling rollers . . . anyone ever tried them ? (I've not had a go yet)

 

[Sittingduck]

I might look into getting a turbo trainer . . . . . . . but would I actually use it, or would it just get dusty in the garage ? The latter, I suspect.

I've recently been given a very old set of cycling rollers . . . anyone ever tried them ? (I've not had a go yet)

Save your money! Never tried rollers but I suspect it's only marginally less boring than a turbo, with the novelty of trying to remain upright soon wearing off...

 

[rich p]

I'm sure someone would be able to lend you a thicker waterproof Ducky. If you only want it for this ride, it seems hardly worth using your hard-earned cash to buy one.

 

[lukesdad]

I'm sure someone would be able to lend you a thicker waterproof Ducky. If you only want it for this ride, it seems hardly worth using your hard-earned cash to buy one.

He wont need one coz it aint goona rain

 

[rich p]

He wont need one coz it aint goona rain

 

[Sittingduck]

It's ok Rich - I think I need something of a decent quality to get me through the winter. My Altura one is ok for cold commutes but not really suitable for a nice weekend ride when it (hopefully) won't be too cold Very nearly purchased one at lunchtime, from Wiggle. Still considering my options atm though. How's training going - many reps of the Beacon achieved this morning?

 

[lukesdad]

Ssh SD he's tapering

 

[rich p]

Fitness is on a downhill curve due to various unavoidable commitments, lack of will and injured buddies. I shall endeavour to get a few decent rides in starting from tomorrow though!

 

[rich p]

...or tapering from a long way out as LD has said!

 

[Sittingduck]

LD - have you laid on a mid-way banquet for us? I should probably start planning my eating strategy, for this ride, soon Am I correct in assuming a pub or cafe has been earmarked, along the route?