The Cycling Thread

[Paul the 6th]

nice one zap cheers mate - will go whack a bit of sudocrem on now actually.

It's not that bad, just about 2 inches either side of the gooch (for want of a better word - perenium iirc?) the skin is sore and the tissue underneath feels bruised.

Cycling shorts are next on the list - will pop round to evans york tomorra if I can

will report back as to how I get on.

[maviczap]

Originally Posted by Paul the 6th

It's not that bad, just about 2 inches either side of the gooch (for want of a better word - perenium iirc?) the skin is sore and the tissue underneath feels bruised. .

Yep thats where your sit bones are, mine were a bit sore last week after my first rideout since November.

Was out this afternoon, cold toes, nothing worse

[maviczap]

Originally Posted by Paul the 6th

Cycling shorts are next on the list - will pop round to evans york tomorra if I can

Evans should have the device for measuring the distance between your sit bones.

You'd think this saddle was like sitting on a razor blade, but its all day comfy really. Hardly any padding, but Titanium rails, Carbon seatpost & a carbon frame take all the sting out of the road

[fizzwheel]

Saddles are a really personal thing where comfort is concerned, it does take time to break a new one in as well.

Decent Quality cycling shorts plus chamois creme will make a big different to your personal comfort.

aye up you leg shaving Lycra clad boys ... !


well. I had the Sigma cycling team in the hotel last night and had a good chat to them at breakfast .. Boy they can eat some porridge and fresh fruit and cereal them boys.. then they went and got changed and got their bikes.. they took them in to their rooms with them they are so precious.. I got a good few pics will pop them up soon..


they are training at mo-- just a small ride from Crewe here to Aberystwth (sp) in mid wales .small !!!! 105 miles !!!!! . then to llandudno Tommorow 90 miles ! through snowdonia national park... then back here ..(a mere 70 miles llandudno to crewe) then Tuscany next week.. oh what a life they have .

really nice lads.. at breaky in their jeans n stuff.. but then when they appeared in the lycra thermal suits and hats n glasses and gloves n shoes etc with the bikes.. Athletes for sure..

I asked if I could take some pics they said no prob.. I said not for me I dont know who any of you are .. you mean nothing to me but some of my mates might be impressed.. .. (oops no one laughed) ..

but all good.. nice sunny but nippy and dry day today so they should have a good ride to aber.

[Luckypants]

Originally Posted by Quiff Wichard

aye up you leg shaving Lycra clad boys ...

does anyone on here actually do this?

Waiting for pics Quiff.

[fizzwheel]

Originally Posted by Luckypants

does anyone on here actually do this?

And if they do will they admit to it

pics uploading..

i dont know any of them.. nice vans n cars though ,, names on themm and names on the bikes.. and funny pink liquid in the drinking bottles.. and they all had fruit and double portion porridge and cereals.. and orange juice not an egg or bacon bap in sight.. the main man was in at 6 preparing some sandwiches for a quick lay by stop he said .. and they took a flask of coffee and one of hot water .. so not a lot for 100 mile ride.. maybe they have energy bars..

they might come near yours Mike.. they set off from here at 9.30 .. they prob nearly at aber now.. !!?? na be about another hour wont they

[maviczap]

Originally Posted by Luckypants

does anyone on here actually do this?

Waiting for pics Quiff.

Used to when I deadly serious about my racing, as made applying and removing embrocation easier. Plus you were frowned upon by the club elders if you didn't . Not now


Nice legs 4th in this 25 mile TT

ok.. no doubt these will mean something to you lot.. jsut a bunch of blokes to me,,


6am on the car park







after breakfast all the bikes came out of the rooms in to reception.. still locked together..


no doubt chains n cogs n stuff all very interesting to you all.