<Tommy>
Illegitimi non carborundum
- Location
- Camden, London
Don’t forget when you pass people to give them the cheerful “good morning!”
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Don’t forget when you pass people to give them the cheerful “good morning!”
Too Tyred
Well-Known Member
- Location
- West Yorkshire
Oh I give everyone a cheery good morning! Saw loads out on the roads yesterday I never shut up haha!
Randyberlin
Guru
- Location
- Sitka, Alaska
I experienced that yesterday as well. Good weather, smooth running bike and that feeling of joy. It's a feeling only other cyclists understand.Actually rode outside yesterdayI did a fairly swift 50 miler which reminded me what road riding is all about!
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berty bassett
Legendary Member
- Location
- I'boro
i put the new granny gear on today ! - no not the wig and frock but the new chain ring
now have the option to run 33/29
feels like the bloody chain has fell off
legs go like bees wings - at least its there if its called for !
now have the option to run 33/29
feels like the bloody chain has fell off
legs go like bees wings - at least its there if its called for !
i put the new granny gear on today ! - no not the wig and frock but the new chain ring
now have the option to run 33/29
feels like the bloody chain has fell off
That's Nowt .28/40
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berty bassett
Legendary Member
- Location
- I'boro
It MUST be quicker and easier to walk !That's Nowt .28/40
It MUST be quicker and easier to walk !
when required, it allows me to haul my lardy arse upto 30+% gradientswhilst being still to spin. In reality, I only need it for those super steep sections.
I get by with a 32t on the rear and rarely use 36,40 . Bailouts, but nice to know you have them
I have my own bail out technique too ..... Slightly more painful though
<Tommy>
Illegitimi non carborundum
- Location
- Camden, London
I have my own bail out technique too ..... Slightly more painful though
I’m sure slow ‘offs’ can often be the most bruising, and not just to the ego! Don’t get me wrong going fast can mean loss of lots of skin and that’s no fun at all. I came off once doing around 25-30mph and the loss of skin on my forearm was more painful than the broken wrist. But give me a crash at say 12 mph over one at 2 mph any day of the week! It’s better to bounce a little than come down with a giant thud! Not that it’s the greatest of choices to be given in life.
Randyberlin
Guru
- Location
- Sitka, Alaska
I do the "not un-clipped in time" fall over at least a couple of times a year. I've changed to crank brother for a little more float and you can change the release angle from 20 to 15 degrees.
bobinski
Legendary Member
- Location
- Tulse Hill
bobinski
Legendary Member
- Location
- Tulse Hill
ToC guys-last years results show most people finishing the route in 3-30h to 4 hours.
20-22mph
Too Tyred
Well-Known Member
- Location
- West Yorkshire
i put the new granny gear on today ! - no not the wig and frock but the new chain ring
now have the option to run 33/29
feels like the bloody chain has fell off
Pretty sure that's not even close to what Froome had up Zoncolan the other day? No spoilers please I'm still behind real-time, I only heard what gearing he was supposed to be using.
He was on 34/32 which is what I grind up hills, and he was spinning like a washing machine
Enjoy that race, and also yesterday - another very exciting hill top finish 
