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![]() Yes its amazing, the the old adage of never forgetting how to ride a bike. Its been one of the highlights of teaching kids to ride safely on the road knowing that maybe some time later in life they will pick it up again ( whilst enjoying riding now) !
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"an unedifying exercise in postmodern, operatic grunge" Was - 2000 Candy blue sv650s -2003 Sonic silver sv1000s Gone - 2007 Wildfire Orange Ninja zx6r Now - 2010 Triton blue sv650s -Back to the future Last edited by pookie; 17-10-15 at 08:02 PM. |
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That'll be the chimp on top of it
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Here's what we did this morning. Four guys and seven women showed up.
https://goo.gl/maps/GjtQ6CigeQp It started with a 2000ft climb the highest point in the surrounding hills, then a fast descent to a few km from the coast, coffee and cake, then a quiet ride home. On the climb the pace was being pushed to a brisk 27kph average by the ladies excluding a short competitive section up a 5% grade https://goo.gl/maps/iYUENb52K3n where this morning the average was 38kph... Gasp! This is a no joke top chain ring sprint uphill that took everything I had just to hang on to the back of the front group and it hurt like hell. Total time over the 46km was 1:30 including a couple of short stops on the way up to bring the bunch back together and a lot of traffic stops on the way down which costs a lot of time. The average moving speed was 36kph. If there was ever a good reason for me to get back into road cycling it was riding with a bunch of super fit women - not to put too fine a point on it, but... dayem they look good! ![]() ![]() Sunday mornings are their ride btw and the guys are only well behaved guests. There are a couple of women's groups/clubs/cliques around who exclude men entirely because of poor ride etiquette. Wednesday mornings are for the guys and we usually cover this https://goo.gl/maps/HbZqdJ11tvu in about 2:15 to 2:30. |
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How different is it riding in a group? I'm not at a level tobbe riding in one yet but I am interested.
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It requires practice and knowing how your mates ride, similar to motorbikes, but without brake lights and indicators, so hand signals and hazard calls.
but riding on a wheel takes 20% less effort so long as you can hold the wheel.
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The groups I'm riding with sets a moderate pace that everyone can handle. When it gets competitive, it is a sprint to a point and then they'll hang around for the slower riders who get to hang on as long as they can then get a second chance. Keep trying... this will improve outright speed and strength. Riding in a mature group will also provide a constant pace that, drafting aside, will improve and discipline your pace not just in a bunch, but when you're on your own too. Experienced riders will often offer useful tips that will help your riding. The groups that I have been riding with are well tuned... a tap on the rear brake here, a dropped hand there. I hung off the back until I picked up their routine and sussed out their behaviour. It doesn't take long. Some of the things to avoid are following the wheel in front too closely (we want a couple of feet), overlapping wheels (big no-no), abrupt changes in speed (eg. backing on a climb - a pause in pedalling while transitioning in or out of the saddle) and half wheeling the rider next to you. These can bring you and/or riders around you down however, the better groups will coach you on the acceptable standard if they're seeing things they don't like. Last edited by MattCollins; 18-10-15 at 04:36 PM. |
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Thanks for that. I'd guess that Ultegra pads are an option for Dean too. |
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When riding in a group you can get the benefit of a tow when you are out of juice. Also makes riding less of a mental chore..I get bored of my own company if its longer than 1.5hrs .
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"an unedifying exercise in postmodern, operatic grunge" Was - 2000 Candy blue sv650s -2003 Sonic silver sv1000s Gone - 2007 Wildfire Orange Ninja zx6r Now - 2010 Triton blue sv650s -Back to the future Last edited by pookie; 18-10-15 at 06:03 PM. |
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![]() Yay!!! The Tour for 2016 has been announced.
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Hi All
long time no speak. I have convinced the MD to install a shower here at work (finally) so I can start cycling. I need a new bike - Its all roads - its 10 miles each way and its hilly (for Suffolk) so I am looking for road orientated only - my oldish Kona hybrid is good but not designed for a sprint to and from work. I am happy to spend up to 1000£ but it must not be fragile, I'm 6ft and built like an outhouse. It will be bought through the cycle scheme so 1000£ is the max - I have all the gear I need at the moment Any advice gratefully received. Regards Alex |
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