The Cycling Thread - Page 387 - SV650.org

pookie · 15-07-15, 06:53 PM

yes agree the tdf in the mountains are a spectacle.. its on my bucket list to do

Not sure I'll be in any shape to go up let alone down.
Tomorrow will be a bundle of laughs

maviczap · 15-07-15, 07:08 PM

Yes, tomorrow is pretty nasty.

If an old duffer like me can get up them climbs, then you can Pookie, just requires doing plenty of riding before, and a dustbin lid sized rear cog to help

This year I'll be using a 32T rear and a 33t front chainring, as I ain't no Froome.

Just take my advice, do it before you get to my age, I wish I'd done it in my 20s & 30s

pookie · 15-07-15, 07:31 PM

I'm saving up for an electric road bike and I dont mean a di2 model.. yes you have me thinking now about what I need to do to get to france. I am in awe and very envious of those that can get up those hills

I need to get out more ...

maviczap · 15-07-15, 07:50 PM

The up bits, are worth it for the down bits, especially with weather like today's.

Wish the roads were closed for us mere mortals

Its so accessible with cheap flights or direct Eurostar to Lyon now

6 weeks to go

pookie · 15-07-15, 08:11 PM

you lucky chap.. enjoy the roads.. judging by the views today it looks fabulous. I would be interested in your itinerary.. I bet those 6 weeks cant come soon enough

maviczap · 15-07-15, 08:18 PM

Well I need to do a bit more specific hill work, but just not too much, I over did it a bit last week mileage wise and I got a sore throat & I was a bit run down. When you get older, recovery takes a bit longer, well that's my excuse.

4 nights in Bourg d'Osains, 3 nights in the Vecors.

Galibier, Croix de Fer are on the list, although the Galibier isn't open all the way to the top because of a landslide in April

maviczap · 17-07-15, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pookie

I'm saving up for an electric road bike and I dont mean a di2 model.. yes you have me thinking now about what I need to do to get to france. I am in awe and very envious of those that can get up those hills

I need to get out more ...

You asked they delivered

Instant Froome legs

http://www.bikeradar.com/road/gear/a...-doping-44811/

STRAMASHER · 24-07-15, 09:21 AM

Well thats Montvernier getting checked out on the (moto) bike in any future treks to that side of the Alps. Stunner. Always to busy bagging the famous ones before.

Love to see Geraint Thomas on the podium and if not him the man Sagen. Even just for the great interviews we will get off those too. Proper characters there.

maviczap · 24-07-15, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STRAMASHER

Well thats Montvernier getting checked out on the (moto) bike in any future treks to that side of the Alps. Stunner. Always to busy bagging the famous ones before.

Love to see Geraint Thomas on the podium and if not him the man Sagen. Even just for the great interviews we will get off those too. Proper characters there.

I'll be checking it out in September on a bike, with one human power

I think it should be Sir Geraint or Sir G

pookie · 24-07-15, 05:25 PM

super stage today.. the question will remain.. did he see him or not? And does it make any difference? .. looking forward to the 12 pm kick off tomorrow

15-07-15, 06:53 PM	#3861
pookie Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Essex Posts: 938	Re: The Cycling Thread yes agree the tdf in the mountains are a spectacle.. its on my bucket list to do Not sure I'll be in any shape to go up let alone down. Tomorrow will be a bundle of laughs __________________ "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

15-07-15, 07:08 PM	#3862
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,096	Re: The Cycling Thread Yes, tomorrow is pretty nasty. If an old duffer like me can get up them climbs, then you can Pookie, just requires doing plenty of riding before, and a dustbin lid sized rear cog to help This year I'll be using a 32T rear and a 33t front chainring, as I ain't no Froome. Just take my advice, do it before you get to my age, I wish I'd done it in my 20s & 30s __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

15-07-15, 07:31 PM	#3863
pookie Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Essex Posts: 938	Re: The Cycling Thread I'm saving up for an electric road bike and I dont mean a di2 model.. yes you have me thinking now about what I need to do to get to france. I am in awe and very envious of those that can get up those hills I need to get out more ... __________________ "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

15-07-15, 07:50 PM	#3864
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,096	Re: The Cycling Thread The up bits, are worth it for the down bits, especially with weather like today's. Wish the roads were closed for us mere mortals Its so accessible with cheap flights or direct Eurostar to Lyon now 6 weeks to go __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

15-07-15, 08:11 PM	#3865
pookie Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Essex Posts: 938	Re: The Cycling Thread you lucky chap.. enjoy the roads.. judging by the views today it looks fabulous. I would be interested in your itinerary.. I bet those 6 weeks cant come soon enough __________________ "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

15-07-15, 08:18 PM	#3866
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,096	Re: The Cycling Thread Well I need to do a bit more specific hill work, but just not too much, I over did it a bit last week mileage wise and I got a sore throat & I was a bit run down. When you get older, recovery takes a bit longer, well that's my excuse. 4 nights in Bourg d'Osains, 3 nights in the Vecors. Galibier, Croix de Fer are on the list, although the Galibier isn't open all the way to the top because of a landslide in April __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

24-07-15, 09:21 AM	#3868
STRAMASHER Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sunny Glasgow Posts: 1,715	Re: The Cycling Thread Well thats Montvernier getting checked out on the (moto) bike in any future treks to that side of the Alps. Stunner. Always to busy bagging the famous ones before. Love to see Geraint Thomas on the podium and if not him the man Sagen. Even just for the great interviews we will get off those too. Proper characters there.

24-07-15, 05:25 PM	#3870
pookie Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Essex Posts: 938	Re: The Cycling Thread super stage today.. the question will remain.. did he see him or not? And does it make any difference? .. looking forward to the 12 pm kick off tomorrow __________________ "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

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