The Cycling Thread - Page 473 - SV650.org

30-04-16, 03:14 PM

Well we got a hailstorm and some sleet today

Let it be known that Dean (carlesschucca) tried to kill me today. I am broken after nearly 4400ft of climbing, which probably sounds quite tame to some but I think it's the most I have done in a day so far.

maviczap · 30-04-16, 05:32 PM

Its because he not been out in ages!

carelesschucca · 30-04-16, 05:37 PM

I don't know what the big girl is moaning about. He left me behind on the first big climb of the day.

I think I'm some kind of masochist I enjoy going up hills. I might not be quick but I still enjoy it...

maviczap · 30-04-16, 05:53 PM

Going downs better

hills that is!

carelesschucca · 30-04-16, 06:43 PM

I do need help I was planning for tomorrow and had a route but I saw the weather forecast.

I might wait for Monday and brave the weather while the gaffer does OT!

01-05-16, 02:39 AM

To be fair I love the hills as well, I just didn't know where that one was going to end, if ever!

Looking at the forecast, and the fact it's half 3 in the morning, and I am slightly non-sober, means I am most certainly not cycling tomorrow. Monday is doubtful too as it looks like monsoon season! but colder...

01-05-16, 11:32 AM

4400ft is a good day... probably a little too much to start with though.

This mornings ride was https://goo.gl/maps/kNHAwude59s then https://goo.gl/maps/NzUGinV7eU92
It was a ride for everyone - the climb is fairly mild. If it became too much there were a couple of outs straight back to the finish line for coffee and a feed.

It was cut short for my GF and I by mechanical failure. Near the start of the second lap I had a freehub let go and my GF headed home about 15 minutes away with a couple of other riders who'd had second thoughts about doing the climb twice to pick up a spare wheel. We rode across the bottom of the course to catch the rest on the descent.
I've just got through ordering a replacement.

Dipper · 02-05-16, 09:14 PM

Link to a petition to introduce a permanent, minimum passing distance when overtaking cyclists.

maviczap · 03-05-16, 06:03 AM

Done

03-05-16, 06:17 AM

Good idea. "Plenty of room" as it stands is vague.

Recently we got minimums of 1m where the speed limit is 60kph or less and 1.5m above 60kph... more or less the same as that petition proposes. It's a good thing to have that cleared up although I feel it is still a bit close for heavy vehicles (buses and trucks, ie anything over 3.5t) and anything with a trailer which I think should have minimum clearances of 1.5m and 2.5m respectively.

30-04-16, 03:14 PM	#4721
AJC Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Cycling Thread Well we got a hailstorm and some sleet today Let it be known that Dean (carlesschucca) tried to kill me today. I am broken after nearly 4400ft of climbing, which probably sounds quite tame to some but I think it's the most I have done in a day so far.

30-04-16, 05:32 PM	#4722
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,096	Re: The Cycling Thread Its because he not been out in ages! __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

30-04-16, 05:37 PM	#4723
carelesschucca Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kilsyth - Bonnie Scotland Posts: 2,727	Re: The Cycling Thread I don't know what the big girl is moaning about. He left me behind on the first big climb of the day. I think I'm some kind of masochist I enjoy going up hills. I might not be quick but I still enjoy it... __________________ Innuendo - it's great when you get it. sv650s (gone) gsx-r600 (gone) Street R675 (now living in Inbhir Nis ) Last edited by carelesschucca; 30-04-16 at 05:55 PM. Reason: Spelling

30-04-16, 05:53 PM	#4724
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,096	Re: The Cycling Thread Going downs better hills that is! __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

30-04-16, 06:43 PM	#4725
carelesschucca Member Mega Poster Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kilsyth - Bonnie Scotland Posts: 2,727	Re: The Cycling Thread I do need help I was planning for tomorrow and had a route but I saw the weather forecast. I might wait for Monday and brave the weather while the gaffer does OT! __________________ Innuendo - it's great when you get it. sv650s (gone) gsx-r600 (gone) Street R675 (now living in Inbhir Nis )

01-05-16, 02:39 AM	#4726
AJC Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Cycling Thread To be fair I love the hills as well, I just didn't know where that one was going to end, if ever! Looking at the forecast, and the fact it's half 3 in the morning, and I am slightly non-sober, means I am most certainly not cycling tomorrow. Monday is doubtful too as it looks like monsoon season! but colder...

01-05-16, 11:32 AM	#4727
MattCollins Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Cycling Thread 4400ft is a good day... probably a little too much to start with though. This mornings ride was https://goo.gl/maps/kNHAwude59s then https://goo.gl/maps/NzUGinV7eU92 It was a ride for everyone - the climb is fairly mild. If it became too much there were a couple of outs straight back to the finish line for coffee and a feed. It was cut short for my GF and I by mechanical failure. Near the start of the second lap I had a freehub let go and my GF headed home about 15 minutes away with a couple of other riders who'd had second thoughts about doing the climb twice to pick up a spare wheel. We rode across the bottom of the course to catch the rest on the descent. I've just got through ordering a replacement. Last edited by MattCollins; 01-05-16 at 11:47 AM.

02-05-16, 09:14 PM	#4728
Dipper Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hockley, Essex Posts: 398	Re: The Cycling Thread Link to a petition to introduce a permanent, minimum passing distance when overtaking cyclists.

03-05-16, 06:03 AM	#4729
maviczap Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9,096	Re: The Cycling Thread Done __________________ We're riding out tonight to case the promised land Make everyday count RIP Reeder - Jolly Green Giant and comedy genius

03-05-16, 06:17 AM	#4730
MattCollins Guest Posts: n/a	Re: The Cycling Thread Good idea. "Plenty of room" as it stands is vague. Recently we got minimums of 1m where the speed limit is 60kph or less and 1.5m above 60kph... more or less the same as that petition proposes. It's a good thing to have that cleared up although I feel it is still a bit close for heavy vehicles (buses and trucks, ie anything over 3.5t) and anything with a trailer which I think should have minimum clearances of 1.5m and 2.5m respectively.

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