The Historic Racers Cycling Thread - Page 16

HRSTR5 · 2 Sep 2021, 12:31 (Ref:4071624)

I've made a bit of a habit of getting out on my mountain bike to explore the countryside around some of the HSCC venues this year. Had lovely rides out from Cadwell and Donington, looking to maximise use of bridleways where possible (often rather overgrown!).

Sunday morning I got out from Oulton, in previous years I have cycled in the areas south and east of Oulton, but it's pretty flat and featureless, as well as being road (albeit quiet backroad) ... this time I went out to the hills to the west of the circuit, i didn't have very long, but it was lovely, great long views over beautiful countryside, and found a few nice bits of bridleway - i recommend it!

It's nice to see the countryside around our locations, for so many years I've just motorwayed up, raced, loaded up and motorwayed home!

Alan Morgan · 3 Sep 2021, 07:03 (Ref:4071743)

I went out on a road ride on Sunday from Oulton with a couple of the Historic FF2000 drivers. We did a loop from the circuit which took us as far as Wales - 98km in total. Some of the roads near the circuit were a bit ropey but we stuck mainly to lanes which were very quiet. It was a nice way to spend a day on which we had no on-track activity.

bauble · 15 Sep 2021, 22:29 (Ref:4074140)

I thought this picture sums up what makes Cycling a true sport, how it can connect with people outside of the 'Bubble', and the-man-in-the-street is able to be part of a race, not having to pay ridiculous amounts of money to sit in a stadium, and never interacting with the stars.

356sc · 16 Sep 2021, 18:02 (Ref:4074252)

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Originally Posted by bauble

I thought this picture sums up what makes Cycling a true sport, how it can connect with people outside of the 'Bubble', and the-man-in-the-street is able to be part of a race, not having to pay ridiculous amounts of money to sit in a stadium, and never interacting with the stars.

It was a classy gesture…the youngster was not hanging about either.

bauble · 18 Sep 2021, 02:10 (Ref:4074428)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4J3maA7elg

Full version on video.

bauble · 3 Oct 2021, 06:21 (Ref:4076810)

Great ride by Lizzie Deignan to win the 1st Women's Paris, Roubaix 81 K's from home and held off the the best riders in the Women's ranks. Now for the Men's race.

E.B · 3 Oct 2021, 18:00 (Ref:4076844)

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Originally Posted by bauble

Now for the Men's race.

Looks like they picked a nice day for a bike ride! Was looking a bit treacherous the bits I watched.

Alan Morgan · 4 Oct 2021, 07:07 (Ref:4076894)

I haven't seen riders as muddy as that since the days of Johan Museeuw!

bauble · 4 Oct 2021, 18:28 (Ref:4076962)

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Originally Posted by Alan Morgan

I haven't seen riders as muddy as that since the days of Johan Museeuw!

Did you say muddy?

S griffin · 6 Oct 2021, 15:13 (Ref:4077213)

These cyclists will race anywhere it seems

**FIRE** · 6 Oct 2021, 17:17 (Ref:4077227)

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Originally Posted by E.B

Looks like they picked a nice day for a bike ride! Was looking a bit treacherous the bits I watched.

First wet edition in almost 20 years!

Paris-Roubaix is my favorite one day race.

**FIRE** · 6 Oct 2021, 17:18 (Ref:4077228)

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Originally Posted by Alan Morgan

I haven't seen riders as muddy as that since the days of Johan Museeuw!

It looked liek cyclocross!

Alan Morgan · 10 Oct 2021, 15:09 (Ref:4077837)

Rode up Box Hill yesterday. Pretty special view at the top...

delta · 10 Oct 2021, 17:25 (Ref:4077867)

Definitely need to do this with you Alan over the winter. I am sure HRTR5 would be up for it as well.
We went out this morning the roads were swarming with cyclist.I do find the ones that pass you all done up in their club Lycra are all blooming miserable.I make a point of shouting " Morning ". Yea and I hope you get a puncture.

Duddha · 11 Oct 2021, 06:54 (Ref:4077957)

So I finally made it and raced the Lotus last Saturday here in Switzerland, interestingly this weekend was also the 25th anniversary of the UCI banning the monocoque superbike frames as well.

About the ride, it's a fast bike made for the flats, rolling hills doesn't work really with it plus the rider was on tired legs from the past week ironman race so worst combination but at least he had a lot of fun and people loved the bike!

Alan Morgan · 11 Oct 2021, 09:06 (Ref:4077978)

The bike might not be UCI-legal Louis but at least your socks are!

S griffin · 11 Oct 2021, 09:08 (Ref:4077981)

Nice bike there. Can see why those things were banned. Glad you enjoyed it though. Nothing better than a good cycle to clear your mind

Alan Morgan · 16 Nov 2021, 17:27 (Ref:4083833)

Some of you may know that Iain cycles to and from work most days (about 15 miles each way, I think). Iain (being a true mechanic) subjects his bikes to abuse and neglect all year round without any consideration to maintenance. I gave his beloved green Specialized Allez a major service/renovation earlier this year but now it's in need of further TLC...

Iain wanted a new bike to ride to work whilst the green one was being resuscitated. I found a Specialized Secteur with various problems on Facebook Marketplace for £100. Once I'd had a good look at the bike I realised that it was way better than expected. I've stuck a Tiagra groupset on it, new tyres and the mudguards he's going to need in the coming months. Hopefully he'll be as pleased with the outcome as I am...

zefarelly · 17 Nov 2021, 07:51 (Ref:4083934)

Nice safe winter colour!

I've just accepted a new job, will be managing a small drawing/design office, major difference from where I am now will be a 4 mile cycle along the beach to get there, as opposed to a 25 mile drive in heavy traffic . . . . That can only be a good thing for me and the planet. I won't mention wallet as the petrol saving will no doubt get reinvested in something else on wheels!

Gerard C · 17 Nov 2021, 11:46 (Ref:4083969)

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Originally Posted by Alan Morgan

Some of you may know that Iain cycles to and from work most days/ I've stuck a Tiagra groupset on it,

Is it Tiagra or Viagra?

bauble · 17 Nov 2021, 15:03 (Ref:4084029)

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Originally Posted by Gerard C

Is it Tiagra or Viagra?

With the height of that seat pin I suspect the latter Geronimo.

Gerard C · 17 Nov 2021, 15:14 (Ref:4084031)

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Originally Posted by bauble

With the height of that seat pin I suspect the latter Geronimo.

Not compliant Your Honnor! I suspect there's a CTIS (Central Tire inflation System) hidden in the seatpost… In other words a PWYRS, pump while you ride system!

Alan Morgan · 17 Nov 2021, 16:33 (Ref:4084055)

It's interesting to ponder the so-called "developments" in cycling over the last few years. That bike of Iain's has external cabling, threaded bottom bracket, separate bar and stem, rim brakes, cup and cone bearings in the wheels etc. It was so easy to work on.

It's also interesting to compare the type of bikes you get at cafes during the week and at weekends. During the week (in the winter) they've all got mudguards and mechanical shifting. The erm... mature riders who own them are probably stopping for a coffee during a 100km ride or similar. At the weekends the bikes have often got Di2 (electronic) shifting and disk brakes and the dentists and barristers riding them are probably doing less than 50km.

It's not all bad though. Indexed shifting is good and so is a threadless headset.

Gerard C · 17 Nov 2021, 20:14 (Ref:4084096)

I hope you did adjust the rim brakes for Iain, I seem to remember that he is hard on them!

delta · 19 Nov 2021, 17:27 (Ref:4084407)

Tickled pink with my new bike. Thank you Cirrus Cycles.Mrs Delta cant believe the £100.00 deal we got of e bay..

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