The Cycling Thread - Page 107 - SV650.org

fizzwheel · 08-04-11, 07:22 PM

Its been lovely here the last two days, was a bit cold this morning, but OK once I had warmed up. Long sleeve baselayer under my jersey and bib shorts. Was lovely coming home. I love the spring evenings. I've done 69 miles on the single speed this week my thighs cried enough on the way home tonight. But thats the most millege I've done in a week since before getting knocked off, although my nerves are a bit frayed as I almost got clobbered by a van overtaking me so closeley I could have moved my elbow out a bit and touched the side of the van with it.

That sort of thing used to never bother me, but it still does at the moment.

maviczap · 08-04-11, 08:36 PM

I could have done with arm warmers this morning, until I'd warmed up and got away from the coast.

But no I thought I'd be fine in a short sleeved top

fizzwheel · 08-04-11, 08:46 PM

How effective are arm warmers, TBH I've been wearing the Long sleeve base layer for just that reason, jersey on its own it probably enough, but I dont lilke ending up with cold arms when its foggy / misty in the mornings like it is.

Wander if I should invest in a pair...

maviczap · 08-04-11, 09:05 PM

For days like today fine, take them off when you get too warm.

They do have the habit of sliding down your arm, if they don't fit well.

If I'd had them on Wednesday, I could have slipped them off, but as I was wearing a long sleeved jersey, I felt too hot.

Decisions decisions

Luckypants · 08-04-11, 10:13 PM

There was a test of arm warmers in the March edition of cycle active, they recommend that sticky stuff on both sides to grip your arm and your jersey. I was a little chilly on the descents last Wednesday so have ordered some, along with new mitts.

Forecast 19C tomorrow and we have an 70 miler on the cards, so will be shorts and short sleeved jersey with short sleeve base layer. Still wearing the warm overshoes though! Best get to bed with that in prospect....

Luckypants · 09-04-11, 06:23 PM

80 miler, 3rd one back, 17mph average, gorgeous day - get in!

I remember why this cycling lark is so much fun.

maviczap · 10-04-11, 10:42 AM

Blimey after those 2 sunny rides, I've already got the distinct tan line where my shorts end.

So sun is stronger than you think, beware you fair skinned folk

fizzwheel · 10-04-11, 11:22 AM

Have got a slight tan line to on legs and arms.

Not going out today, went out yesterday and my ribs are sore again, I've done to much, so a morning of watching the F1 and now watching Paris - Roubaix on Eurosport.

maviczap · 10-04-11, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fizzwheel

now watching Paris - Roubaix on Eurosport.

Do not say anything about the result,its on my Sky+ I hope

Luckypants · 11-04-11, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maviczap

Do not say anything about the result,its on my Sky+ I hope

+1 - not had a chance to watch it yet.

08-04-11, 07:22 PM	#1061
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: The Cycling Thread Its been lovely here the last two days, was a bit cold this morning, but OK once I had warmed up. Long sleeve baselayer under my jersey and bib shorts. Was lovely coming home. I love the spring evenings. I've done 69 miles on the single speed this week my thighs cried enough on the way home tonight. But thats the most millege I've done in a week since before getting knocked off, although my nerves are a bit frayed as I almost got clobbered by a van overtaking me so closeley I could have moved my elbow out a bit and touched the side of the van with it. That sort of thing used to never bother me, but it still does at the moment. __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

08-04-11, 08:36 PM	#1062
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: The Cycling Thread I could have done with arm warmers this morning, until I'd warmed up and got away from the coast. But no I thought I'd be fine in a short sleeved top __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

08-04-11, 08:46 PM	#1063
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: The Cycling Thread How effective are arm warmers, TBH I've been wearing the Long sleeve base layer for just that reason, jersey on its own it probably enough, but I dont lilke ending up with cold arms when its foggy / misty in the mornings like it is. Wander if I should invest in a pair... __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

08-04-11, 09:05 PM	#1064
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: The Cycling Thread For days like today fine, take them off when you get too warm. They do have the habit of sliding down your arm, if they don't fit well. If I'd had them on Wednesday, I could have slipped them off, but as I was wearing a long sleeved jersey, I felt too hot. Decisions decisions __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

08-04-11, 10:13 PM	#1065
Luckypants Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nr Ruthin Posts: 7,079	Re: The Cycling Thread There was a test of arm warmers in the March edition of cycle active, they recommend that sticky stuff on both sides to grip your arm and your jersey. I was a little chilly on the descents last Wednesday so have ordered some, along with new mitts. Forecast 19C tomorrow and we have an 70 miler on the cards, so will be shorts and short sleeved jersey with short sleeve base layer. Still wearing the warm overshoes though! Best get to bed with that in prospect.... __________________ "Your Viffer sounds like it is raising hell! Spot on." - Witchery 17/4/08 Snow Plough Appreciation Society - Member #3

09-04-11, 06:23 PM	#1066
Luckypants Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nr Ruthin Posts: 7,079	Re: The Cycling Thread 80 miler, 3rd one back, 17mph average, gorgeous day - get in! I remember why this cycling lark is so much fun. __________________ "Your Viffer sounds like it is raising hell! Spot on." - Witchery 17/4/08 Snow Plough Appreciation Society - Member #3

10-04-11, 10:42 AM	#1067
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: The Cycling Thread Blimey after those 2 sunny rides, I've already got the distinct tan line where my shorts end. So sun is stronger than you think, beware you fair skinned folk __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

10-04-11, 11:22 AM	#1068
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: The Cycling Thread Have got a slight tan line to on legs and arms. Not going out today, went out yesterday and my ribs are sore again, I've done to much, so a morning of watching the F1 and now watching Paris - Roubaix on Eurosport. __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

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