The Cycling Thread - Page 259 - SV650.org

maviczap · 20-09-12, 06:46 PM

Next Thursday at Aldi, well my regional ones

http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers...?WT.z_src=main

The winter jackets are good

20-09-12, 07:05 PM

I just ordered some decent bib longs and a jersey from wiggle but I will be buying all of my proper winter gear from aldi next week. It's just soooooo cheap. Determined to ride all winter if i can.

maviczap · 22-09-12, 09:33 AM

Day 6

So left the crappy Hotel Oberland and headed back up the Col d'Ornon. Its a nice climb, not too long & not too steep and a good way to start an Alps week if you're in Bourg. Waited at the top for one of the group to catch up & what should have been a straight forward ride to Valbonais turned out to be a bit of a slug. We'd had a tail wind up the Ornon & it should have been the same all the way down the other side, but it had switched to a headwind, so we were pedaling downhill too.

A quick cafe au lait & Croque monsieur after finding the cafe in Valbonais open this time, we headed further down the valley, turning off the main road to some lovely quiet lane for a bit, but still hampered by the headwind. Which was also cold

Unwisely I'd said earlier in the day, that I thought this ride should have been classified as a medium difficulty day, as it didn't look too bad on the profile, especially as we'd done the major climb of the Ornon. How wrong

Still the roads & scenery were impressive, twisty and hanging off the hills above steep gorges.

We got to within 20 km of our destination and we thought it wouldn't be too difficult, but we were wrong & the last few KM went on for ages, the last climb was a nasty sting in the tail. It only started going downhill in the last 2 km

Still when we got to our next overnight stop we were impressed with this gate to the place.

A proper 16th century Chateau

Oak floors & other stuff

This is where we stayed. Good food & the village nice too. The owner said a lot of folk stopped there enroute to the South of France and its just off the motorway at a place called Monestier de Clermont so very convienient.

www.bardonenche.com

Only 45 miles, but flippin hard

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/222540891

Messie · 22-09-12, 04:05 PM

I went for my first bicycle ride today in at least 20 years. Two wheels and no engine!!!!

Actually really enjoyed it. Good friends and a great breakfast in the middle.

Funny thing was though, I kept pulling the 'clutch' in whenever I went to change gear or stop. Couldn't work out why I was coming to a halt so quickly for ages!

Dipper · 23-09-12, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Messie

I went for my first bicycle ride today in at least 20 years. Two wheels and no engine!!!!

Actually really enjoyed it. Good friends and a great breakfast in the middle.

Funny thing was though, I kept pulling the 'clutch' in whenever I went to change gear or stop. Couldn't work out why I was coming to a halt so quickly for ages!

Great stuff, have you started the slippery slope to addiction

? Can't beat social cycling with food/pub at some point along the way.

Dipper · 23-09-12, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maviczap

We're they bungee jumping off of here? Apparently this is the highest drop bungee in europe, looking over the edge was too scary for me, impressive to watch.

maviczap · 23-09-12, 07:47 PM

Not when we cycled over the bridge, but there were signs for it. Not for me

Luckypants · 23-09-12, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dipper

We're they bungee jumping off of here? Apparently this is the highest drop bungee in europe, looking over the edge was too scary for me, impressive to watch.

We went over it in late July on the VFR and yes, there were nutters diving off it!
Sent from my phone.

fizzwheel · 24-09-12, 06:15 PM

Got a King of the Mountain on a segment on Strava tonight on the way home. OK so I am joint KOM with 5 other people but I'm still chuffed about it !

24-09-12, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fizzwheel

Got a King of the Mountain on a segment on Strava tonight on the way home. OK so I am joint KOM with 5 other people but I'm still chuffed about it !

Top work

Strava is addictive, i've bought an extended battery for my phone so i can use it on my longer rides. Can't believe some of the times posted on there. I rode so fast yesterday I popped a spoke on my fornt wheel and it buckled a bit, never done that before and i was still only in the top 20. Must have been the silly pants speeding me up.

20-09-12, 06:46 PM	#2581
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: The Cycling Thread Next Thursday at Aldi, well my regional ones http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers...?WT.z_src=main The winter jackets are good __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

20-09-12, 07:05 PM	#2582
Jackie_Black Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Cycling Thread I just ordered some decent bib longs and a jersey from wiggle but I will be buying all of my proper winter gear from aldi next week. It's just soooooo cheap. Determined to ride all winter if i can.

22-09-12, 09:33 AM	#2583
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: The Cycling Thread Day 6 So left the crappy Hotel Oberland and headed back up the Col d'Ornon. Its a nice climb, not too long & not too steep and a good way to start an Alps week if you're in Bourg. Waited at the top for one of the group to catch up & what should have been a straight forward ride to Valbonais turned out to be a bit of a slug. We'd had a tail wind up the Ornon & it should have been the same all the way down the other side, but it had switched to a headwind, so we were pedaling downhill too. A quick cafe au lait & Croque monsieur after finding the cafe in Valbonais open this time, we headed further down the valley, turning off the main road to some lovely quiet lane for a bit, but still hampered by the headwind. Which was also cold Unwisely I'd said earlier in the day, that I thought this ride should have been classified as a medium difficulty day, as it didn't look too bad on the profile, especially as we'd done the major climb of the Ornon. How wrong Still the roads & scenery were impressive, twisty and hanging off the hills above steep gorges. We got to within 20 km of our destination and we thought it wouldn't be too difficult, but we were wrong & the last few KM went on for ages, the last climb was a nasty sting in the tail. It only started going downhill in the last 2 km Still when we got to our next overnight stop we were impressed with this gate to the place. A proper 16th century Chateau Oak floors & other stuff This is where we stayed. Good food & the village nice too. The owner said a lot of folk stopped there enroute to the South of France and its just off the motorway at a place called Monestier de Clermont so very convienient. www.bardonenche.com Only 45 miles, but flippin hard http://connect.garmin.com/activity/222540891 __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius Last edited by maviczap; 22-09-12 at 09:36 AM.

22-09-12, 04:05 PM	#2584
Messie The Teacer Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: colchester Posts: 2,739	Re: The Cycling Thread I went for my first bicycle ride today in at least 20 years. Two wheels and no engine!!!! Actually really enjoyed it. Good friends and a great breakfast in the middle. Funny thing was though, I kept pulling the 'clutch' in whenever I went to change gear or stop. Couldn't work out why I was coming to a halt so quickly for ages! __________________ There's a fine line between a hobby and a mental illness

23-09-12, 07:47 PM	#2587
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: The Cycling Thread Not when we cycled over the bridge, but there were signs for it. Not for me __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

24-09-12, 06:15 PM	#2589
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: The Cycling Thread Got a King of the Mountain on a segment on Strava tonight on the way home. OK so I am joint KOM with 5 other people but I'm still chuffed about it ! __________________ 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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