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Vapin' Joe

Formerly known as Smokin Joe
You haven't lived till you've done it properly, go for it man.
 

smokeysmoo

Legendary Member
Bought a turbo trainer yesterday. Good luck, they bore me to tears TBH, even if following a training DVD :sad:

Decided to go for trial ride with Macc Wheelers tomorrow. Good luck again, loads of club riders on here but clubs do nowt for me either TBH :sad: (this may just be my perception of the clubs near me).

Thinking about carbon bling bikes. Why is carbon considered bling? FYI it is not an upgrade, it is just another frame material ;)

Slippery slope? Clipless pedals next? Probably, but if not then why not? ;)
 

IDMark2

Dodgy Aerial
You're going to take ages to get to the ride, even if you have a carbon bike on the Turbo Trainer. I recommend you take the bike as it is and give the club a try like that.
 
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G3CWI

G3CWI

Veteran
I survived the club run. It was very different from cycling alone. Rather nerve-wracking tearing round the lanes two-abreast. I found the pace quite comfortable until the end where I rather faded for some reason. Odd really as I have gone faster on my own. Possibly it was due to the concentration I needed. All the moving out and taking turns at the front seemed very alien. Still, they were friendly enough. Will I go again? Not sure.
 

alecstilleyedye

nothing in moderation
Moderator
I survived the club run. It was very different from cycling alone. Rather nerve-wracking tearing round the lanes two-abreast. I found the pace quite comfortable until the end where I rather faded for some reason. Odd really as I have gone faster on my own. Possibly it was due to the concentration I needed. All the moving out and taking turns at the front seemed very alien. Still, they were friendly enough. Will I go again? Not sure.
was that the evening training run? the club run takes place on a saturday with a cafe stop, which is probably more suitable than the thursday training ride for someone not used to the club scene…
 
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G3CWI

G3CWI

Veteran
was that the evening training run? the club run takes place on a saturday with a cafe stop, which is probably more suitable than the thursday training ride for someone not used to the club scene…

Yes. The Thursday run. I'm hoping to join the slow trip on Sunday.
 
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