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  • 2 months later...
I am Rod Hull

I am Rod Hull

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Did anyone get out over the Christmas period?. 

 

Me...

 

Christmas day night ride - a very enjoyable 23km on one of my regular loops. I managed 9 pb`s, 3 2nd`s and 2 3rd`s on the 17 segments on strava (ghosts were chasing me :frantics: ). 

27th - a little 12km night ride.

New years eve - 25km morning ride with my nephew. 

New years day - 53 km morning ride with a mate.

 

I want to get out tomorrow, but looking at the weather.... its got to be early.

  • 3 weeks later...
I am Rod Hull

I am Rod Hull

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Going to go out on my first ride of the year today.

Anyone use the strava app?

Would be good to get a few new followers/buddies on there

 

How did your first ride of the year go?. I`ll be doing my 3rd 50km of the month tomorrow  :fc:

 

PM me if you want a strava buddy  :thumbup:

Hereford:Fox

Hereford:Fox

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How did your first ride of the year go?. I`ll be doing my 3rd 50km of the month tomorrow :fc:

PM me if you want a strava buddy :thumbup:

It was terrible....

Roads were awful, I had summer gear on so couldn't and didn't enjoy it.

Reminded me of the reason I only normally go out in the summer

  • 1 month later...
Countryfox

Countryfox

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Has anyone had a bike fit on here? I'm thinking about getting one sorted for my new bike. Any recommendations on where to go?

 

Not sure what a 'bike fit' is ?? ...   but if you are in Lutterworth there is a good bike shop there.   Bought my bike from there and Colin Sturgess (ex world champion) was very helpful.

LutterworthLCFC

LutterworthLCFC

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Not sure what a 'bike fit' is ?? ... but if you are in Lutterworth there is a good bike shop there. Bought my bike from there and Colin Sturgess (ex world champion) was very helpful.

It's where they set the bike up so you are producing as much power as possible. Yeah I've bought a bike from there before but the customer service in there isn't that great

  • 2 weeks later...
I am Rod Hull

I am Rod Hull

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Bagged my first 100 km ride of the year today @24.8 kph. Tight thighs for the last 20 km, but all in all a cracking ride out through some luscious countryside   :thumbup:

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Wymsey

Wymsey

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I love road-cycling.

 

Most frustrating part is struggling with turning corners (gripping) and lack of space some drivers when they go past.

coolcol

coolcol

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We got any cyclists here then?

I am a road cyclist. Currently have a carrera zelos but tomorrow I get a boardman comp 2014 through cycle to work scheme. I currently enjoy doing 25-30 miles routes around Leicester but I want to progress further, anyone got any tips? My main issue is lower back ache, second is I get pins and needles in my right hand. The third is I get a little bored so I need something extra!

No cyclist haters pls!!!!

I have a boardman comp and I found the handlebar too low...you can get what I call "ring raisers" that raise the bar higher than its normal maximum...say goodbye to your bad back as you are not hunched over now.

Also join any local "sky ride" group...for cyclists who enjoy social company, cake and coffee on the way

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  • 3 weeks later...
I am Rod Hull

I am Rod Hull

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I love road-cycling.

 

Most frustrating part is struggling with turning corners (gripping) and lack of space some drivers when they go past.

 

Turning corners - slow down and stay upright, you`ll be fine. Remember that you`re not in a race and just enjoy getting out. The more you ride the more you will learn to read and boss the road and the conditions.

 

Lack of space some car drivers give - I never get any trouble from drivers when I`m down the lanes on the road bike, but my little 7km commute to work is another matter... Roundabouts are a fookin nightmare... I had 3 drivers pull out on me on the same roundabout within a 2 week period last year and one was when I was on an old 1980`s Raleigh Winner with suicide brakes  :frantics:  

 

The more you ride the more confident you will become. Hit them lanes and enjoy your cycling  :thumbup:

  • 2 months later...
I am Rod Hull

I am Rod Hull

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Anyone else been making the most of the sun and topping up their cycling tan lines?!

 

Sure am. I`v already passed last years total recorded distance ridden.

 

I`m looking to treat myself to a new bike next year, Its got to be a Wilier with Campag. Got my eyes on the GTR with Veloce.

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  • 4 weeks later...
I am Rod Hull

I am Rod Hull

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Dipped into next years new road bike fund and bought a hybrid. I could not resist her charms or the price ;)

 

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N+1 should be with me by Tuesday and I will be using her for longer combined trail path and road rides

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Uncle Phil

Uncle Phil

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1 hour ago, I am Rod Hull said:

No new road bike planned for next year now after doing my dosh on a CX yesterday........ :rolleyes:

 

A 2015 Giant Revolt 2

 

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I'm fairly ignorant about CX. I'm a long time mountain biker and have reeled in the amount of travel as I've gotten older, but I can't imagine drop bars and those skinny tyres off road. It looks pretty smart though. 

 

How well do they cope with wet mud and slick roots? Are they as tough as a hard tail mtb?

hejammy

hejammy

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Looking to take up cycling , wanted ssome advise as to what bike to go for? Something fairly cheap  and cheerful initially just incase it turns out that it's 'it's not my thing' 

 

Any suggestions will be appreciated. Thanks 

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