The Cycling Thread

[fizzwheel]

I've see that before, but I think its changed since last time I read it.

#51 *sniggers*

[Luckypants]

Originally Posted by maviczap

just read rule 85

[maviczap]

Originally Posted by Luckypants

Blimey! I hope that it was a 36 chain ring, otherwise I'm screwed! Did you see yesterday's climb? That road looks amazing and bally hard work. 9% overall gradient for 18km. I fancy both cycling and motorbike that baby.

I'm already on a 50-34 compact chainset, so the 25 is still pretty low. I've decided to see what Craig says he needed when he goes. He has a 28-11 on the back but tries not to use the top two (he! he! He did yesterday, I win! ) 26 and 28 on climbs. If he comes back saying he used his 28 I'll be buying a new cassette.

Just seen the pictures of Millars bike and he did have a dinner plate sprocket on the back

Front was 52/42 (very old school ) with 11-36 MTB cassette at the back.

I don't know what that equates to in inches on a gear table, i'll go have a look

[fizzwheel]

Originally Posted by maviczap

Front was 52/42 (very old school ) with 11-36 MTB cassette at the back.

What an odd ratio for the lowest gear 42 / 36 that is. I wander if it gives him a better spread for the shallower climbs / flats or its a personal thing and he feels comfy on that.

Decided tonight to do a flat as route as I can get around here, quite pleased with the time and avg speed.

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/90857719

Oracles of the cycling thread, I need some advice...not on buying a bike this time, although I still haven't got one yet, but now I have sold the husky I have the money burning a hole...

Since I started doing more cycling my right bo!!ock aches/feels like it is pulling? Any ideas what might be causing this?

Also any advice on getting better?

[maviczap]

Originally Posted by krhall

Also any advice on getting better?

Rub it better

Dunno, saddle too high, to far forward or too far back. wrong saddle, shorts chaffing

Or a combination of the above

[fizzwheel]

Originally Posted by krhall

Also any advice on getting better?

Go see your GP and ask them.

not getting better bollock ache, but getting better at riding...

[Luckypants]

Originally Posted by krhall

Since I started doing more cycling my right bo!!ock aches/feels like it is pulling? Any ideas what might be causing this?

Do you need one of these?

[Luckypants]

I did my first time trial last Thursday (and probably my last!). It was 10 miler over a fairly flat course so I set myself a target of sub 30 minute and to not be last. I achieved a time of 29:06 and was 44th out of 49 so my modest targets were achieved I reckon I can get at least a minute faster now I know better what pace I can sustain, then a bit more if I went for aero-bars etc, so not too shabby. I won't be doing many so not likely to get TT equipment, but I'm happy with the result. Mav, please don't take the mickey out of my time!

My whole reason for going was that it was my mates 40th birthday and he needed someone to beat (me) - I jest as he did a 25 and our other mate was in the 22s (not sure of exact times). We then went out for beer and hilarity to mark Craig's passing into middle age, so the evening was not totally wasted...

What impressed me about the event was the mix of ability, from me to an Olympic champion! Yep I raced against Rebecca Romero!




They are a dedicated bunch as well these time trial types, one chap brought his bike on the back of his Dullsville...