The Historic Racers Cycling Thread - Page 9

Duddha · 4 Jan 2021, 10:32 (Ref:4026680)

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Originally Posted by delta

Happy New Year Louis. I'm going to give you a race at Zandvoort.

Happy New Year Iain and depending on the calendar, I'll bring it to a race so you can sample it

delta · 4 Jan 2021, 11:23 (Ref:4026688)

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Originally Posted by Duddha

Happy New Year Iain and depending on the calendar, I'll bring it to a race so you can sample it

bauble · 21 Jan 2021, 09:11 (Ref:4030398)

Wrong link, posted.

First item might make you smile. It did me!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/wSXnFbGsctc94eEL7

Alan Morgan · 26 Jan 2021, 11:12 (Ref:4031261)

We've still got snow outside so I did a ride on the smart trainer this morning - the 2020 Giro d'Italia Stage 21, an individual time trial. I averaged 240 Watts, which is good for me. It took me over 26 minutes. Filippo Ganna did it in 17:16. Apparently he can push out 500 Watts over that period...

delta · 26 Jan 2021, 12:52 (Ref:4031275)

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Originally Posted by Alan Morgan

We've still got snow outside so I did a ride on the smart trainer this morning - the 2020 Giro d'Italia Stage 21, an individual time trial. I averaged 240 Watts, which is good for me. It took me over 26 minutes. Filippo Ganna did it in 17:16. Apparently he can push out 500 Watts over that period...

I would like a go at that.

**Peter Mallett** · 26 Jan 2021, 13:15 (Ref:4031281)

Yes it is too bloomin cold and wet for outdoor cycling at the moment.

Alan Morgan · 26 Jan 2021, 15:08 (Ref:4031301)

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Originally Posted by delta

I would like a go at that.

Bring your shoes round (when you're allowed) and you can.

delta · 26 Jan 2021, 18:56 (Ref:4031334)

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Originally Posted by Peter Mallett

Yes it is too bloomin cold and wet for outdoor cycling at the moment.

Namby Pamby.

midgetman · 26 Jan 2021, 19:34 (Ref:4031348)

I stuck my turbo trainer in front of my laptop the other day and had a virtual ride in the Spanish mountains. Made a change from looking at the blank wall.

I've got to look for a new bike. My racer is a "semi-compact" so quite short in the top tube with a low bar height. Apparently my "head up" posture is causing havoc with the nerves in my neck and could be the cause of a few medical issues. I have to ride head up so I can see where I'm going....... peering over my glasses at top speed doesn't fill me full if confidence!

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midgetman · 26 Jan 2021, 19:36 (Ref:4031349)

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Originally Posted by Alan Morgan

We've still got snow outside so I did a ride on the smart trainer this morning - the 2020 Giro d'Italia Stage 21, an individual time trial. I averaged 240 Watts, which is good for me. It took me over 26 minutes. Filippo Ganna did it in 17:16. Apparently he can push out 500 Watts over that period...

240 watts average is good. I'm struggling to get 180 over 45 minutes. I have just managed to hit 500 watts for about 17 seconds, never mind 17 minutes.

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andy97 · 26 Jan 2021, 20:19 (Ref:4031363)

Well in the absence of spin classes whilst locked down i have agreed to “store” my sister in law’s Concept 2 rowing machine - 20 min every second day is knackering but i am improving. Slowly.

**Peter Mallett** · 26 Jan 2021, 21:13 (Ref:4031370)

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Originally Posted by delta

Namby Pamby.

I resemble that remark! 😁

midgetman · 26 Jan 2021, 21:31 (Ref:4031372)

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Originally Posted by andy97

Well in the absence of spin classes whilst locked down i have agreed to “store” my sister in law’s Concept 2 rowing machine - 20 min every second day is knackering but i am improving. Slowly.

I hate those infernal machines Andy. Far too much like hard work.

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MGDavid · 26 Jan 2021, 23:53 (Ref:4031387)

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Originally Posted by midgetman

I hate those infernal machines Andy. Far too much like hard work.

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#Metoo - all of them!

andy97 · 27 Jan 2021, 07:54 (Ref:4031417)

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Originally Posted by midgetman

I hate those infernal machines Andy. Far too much like hard work.

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I didn’t say I enjoyed it MM! But with Christmas and lockdown boredom eating to overcome, and sitting in front of a computer all day, it’s a necessary evil. But agree, 20 mins on the rowing machine is harder work than a 40 min spin class (which I can’t do whilst gyms are shut anyway).
I would much rather drink red wine and eat cake!

Gerard C · 27 Jan 2021, 09:43 (Ref:4031434)

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Originally Posted by andy97

I would much rather drink red wine and eat cake!

You're welcome to!

andy97 · 27 Jan 2021, 09:51 (Ref:4031437)

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Originally Posted by Gerard C

You're welcome to!

Doing “dry January” at the moment, just to torture myself some more!

And I don’t drink on “school nights” so, because the 1st of Feb is a Monday, I am going to have to wait an extra 5 days!

MGDavid · 27 Jan 2021, 11:39 (Ref:4031462)

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Originally Posted by andy97

Doing “dry January” at the moment, just to torture myself some more!

And I don’t drink on “school nights” so, because the 1st of Feb is a Monday, I am going to have to wait an extra 5 days!

If I may offer a gleam of hope - are not the schools all closed?

andy97 · 27 Jan 2021, 12:37 (Ref:4031474)

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Originally Posted by MGDavid

If I may offer a gleam of hope - are not the schools all closed?

Very good point, where is the gin?

midgetman · 27 Jan 2021, 12:43 (Ref:4031476)

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Originally Posted by MGDavid

If I may offer a gleam of hope - are not the schools all closed?

Indeed they're not! Driving round the local towns at chucking out time is still quite busy.

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Alan Morgan · 5 Feb 2021, 08:35 (Ref:4033554)

Here's a video for Louis...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ic7gdWgjNgA

Alan Morgan · 30 Mar 2021, 15:35 (Ref:4043931)

First ride out today in warm weather attire. Probably the same tomorrow but the bib tights will probably be needed by the weekend...

Big demand for cheese on toast at the Milk Churn in Rudgwick by fellow cyclists.

delta · 7 Apr 2021, 19:04 (Ref:4044997)

This time last week I had a lovely bike ride home. Over 20 degrees. Today. " I took the car "

delta · 11 Apr 2021, 08:49 (Ref:4045519)

I had to turn down the offer of a bike ride with Alan Morgan today. Need to change starter on the Crafter. I did bike in to work on this lovely morning, I have never seen so many cyclist at 8 am on a Sunday.Only got overtaken once so happy days.

**Peter Mallett** · 12 Apr 2021, 07:01 (Ref:4045653)

This lockdown has not been kind to me, the twisted knee in November didn't help but I've had a frozen shoulder for about 5 weeks! Also cycling on my own starts to get tedious so looking for a local group to join. But of course they've all been closed until today. Anyway, a steroid injection in the shoulder is easing things and gyms open today so at least treadmills and static bikes are back on the menu. Got to get fit for 20th April

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