The Cycling Thread - Page 304 - SV650.org

fizzwheel · 29-06-13, 06:37 PM

Can I suggest we do the no spoilers thing again so that people dont find out the stage result before the highlights program has gone out on ITV4 ?

maviczap · 29-06-13, 08:59 PM

Yes, no spoilers

Just been setting up my Tacx I-Magic turbo trainer, its got some basic virtual reality rides in the software, but I'm going to need some proper rides for the authentic virtual reality climbing training.

But even on a test ride the resistance increased as the slope increased, pretty cool I thought

Dipper · 29-06-13, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by maviczap

As you'd expect mate, they'll look down their aero helmets and think who does he think he is!

It'll be different once you've wiped the floor with them!

Lol, very tempting to have a go, not sure I'd wipe he floor, but as you say you're competing against yourself, anything else is a bonus

30-06-13, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maviczap

Yes, no spoilers

Just been setting up my Tacx I-Magic turbo trainer, its got some basic virtual reality rides in the software, but I'm going to need some proper rides for the authentic virtual reality climbing training.

But even on a test ride the resistance increased as the slope increased, pretty cool I thought

With one of those could you ride a virtual tdf over winter?

30-06-13, 01:48 PM

****ed it!

What an Absolutely bloody brilliant day/event/acheivment.
Garmin measured it at 50.4mile, my target was to finish in under 3 hours and average 17mph... i smashed it!
Pulled over the line 2hrs 25min 11seconds

averaged over 21mph

Out of our 5 I finished first, 1whole second in front of Wayne who is the lad who encouraged me to entry.

So...wheres the next one I can do?

Ch00 · 30-06-13, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Owenski

****ed it!

What an Absolutely bloody brilliant day/event/acheivment.
Garmin measured it at 50.4mile, my target was to finish in under 3 hours and average 17mph... i smashed it!
Pulled over the line 2hrs 25min 11seconds

averaged over 21mph

Out of our 5 I finished first, 1whole second in front of Wayne who is the lad who encouraged me to entry.

Good effort

Dipper · 30-06-13, 07:06 PM

Good effort Matt, Chapeau mate, how good does that feel???

30-06-13, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Dipper

Good effort Matt, Chapeau mate, how good does that feel???

Ive won a cup scoring a hat-trick in the final with football, thats the only thing which came close. But I think the self achievement I felt completeing that today even topped the football.

Mid April I bought my first road bike, 7 weeks later I've just completed my first event finishing 20mins off the pace of the fastest finisher... I'm over the moon

Strava now updated as well.

Dipper · 30-06-13, 07:28 PM

To go from zero to cycling a 20+ average over 50 miles within two and a half months...... I am in awe, a huge achievement

maviczap · 30-06-13, 07:58 PM

Time to start time trialling at that pace mate.

Especially as you haven't got tri bars fitted to your steed.

Chapau

29-06-13, 06:37 PM	#3031
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	Re: The Cycling Thread Can I suggest we do the no spoilers thing again so that people dont find out the stage result before the highlights program has gone out on ITV4 ? __________________ 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

29-06-13, 08:59 PM	#3032
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: The Cycling Thread Yes, no spoilers Just been setting up my Tacx I-Magic turbo trainer, its got some basic virtual reality rides in the software, but I'm going to need some proper rides for the authentic virtual reality climbing training. But even on a test ride the resistance increased as the slope increased, pretty cool I thought __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

30-06-13, 01:48 PM	#3035
Owenski Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Cycling Thread ****ed it! What an Absolutely bloody brilliant day/event/acheivment. Garmin measured it at 50.4mile, my target was to finish in under 3 hours and average 17mph... i smashed it! Pulled over the line 2hrs 25min 11seconds averaged over 21mph Out of our 5 I finished first, 1whole second in front of Wayne who is the lad who encouraged me to entry. So...wheres the next one I can do?

30-06-13, 07:06 PM	#3037
Dipper Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hockley, Essex Posts: 398	Re: The Cycling Thread Good effort Matt, Chapeau mate, how good does that feel???

30-06-13, 07:28 PM	#3039
Dipper Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hockley, Essex Posts: 398	Re: The Cycling Thread To go from zero to cycling a 20+ average over 50 miles within two and a half months...... I am in awe, a huge achievement

30-06-13, 07:58 PM	#3040
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,097	Re: The Cycling Thread Time to start time trialling at that pace mate. Especially as you haven't got tri bars fitted to your steed. Chapau __________________ 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; 30-06-13 at 08:00 PM.

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