Tell us about your new improved government regulations compliant cycle part II

Justwinginit · 03-04-2019 06:18PM

triggermortis wrote: »

Not used the commuting bike since the freehub went a few weeks ago, only round the garden with the kids. Jumped on this morning to find that as soon as I exert any pressure on the pedals, it starts skipping. After 2 km, turned back to get the other bike. That was hung up in the shed with no wheels, and could I get the rear wheel in? Lots of swearing later, I removed the QR skewer and managed to fit the wheel.
All this faff made me 30 minutes late for work, and I need to go back to the LBS with the freehub problem...

Funny you mention that, mine is in the Lbs getting replacement freehub... Must be the time of the year...

LollipopJimmy · 03-04-2019 08:06PM

Active rest - dicked around the park and Royal canal keeping the HR below 100. Feckin freezing

Gerry · 03-04-2019 08:40PM

Nice commute this morning but horrendous on the way home. Proper headwind, cold wind and rain. Bring on spring

North of 32 · 03-04-2019 08:59PM

31km at 31kph.

Quick 1 hour blast after work. I love Spring.

magicbastarder · 03-04-2019 09:01PM

North of 32 wrote: »

31km at 31kph.

Quick 1 hour blast after work. I love Spring.

you've created a rod for your own back there.

dahat · 03-04-2019 09:12PM

Set of intervals after work in crosswinds, rain and cold.

Felt like it was Belgian Classic weather.

retalivity · 03-04-2019 09:16PM

The headwind this eve was proper icicle forehead stuff. My comute is ~8 mins and i was frozen

DaveyDave · 04-04-2019 02:44AM

Went on a 38k tonight, drizzling lightly when I left but started raining heavy on the way back. Had waterproof kit so the rain didn't bother me too much. Interesting weather lately. Nice and sunny on my commute to town last week but I had to wear the Winter gloves and overshoes tonight.

Definitely need to replace the Shimano 105 pads. Maybe it's because I'm a bigger guy but they're absolutely awful in the wet. Doesn't matter how much I clean the pads and rim.

Ordered a set of SwissStop BXP pads, their previous Green GHP pads were great in the wet. BXP seems to have replaced them.

magicbastarder · 04-04-2019 06:54AM

well, that was an ill wind which blew some good. i managed to knock nearly 10% off my previous best up newtownpark avenue. got to the top thinking 'i don't feel tired enough to have beaten my PR', but lo and behold.

Mickiemcfist · 04-04-2019 07:24AM

North of 32 wrote: »

31km at 31kph.

Quick 1 hour blast after work. I love Spring.

With a username like that you'd want to try a smidgen harder

magicbastarder · 04-04-2019 04:25PM

not a very pleasant cycle home...

triggermortis · 04-04-2019 05:07PM

I got soaked cycling home last night, and it was freezing too. Boots were not dry enough to wear again today so went with shoes and covers - grand enough at 9am this morning, but not looking forward to going home later tonight now its wet again...

04-04-2019 06:00PM

I was out and about earlier this morning picking up supplies for the wee one. Got lashed out it by hailstones shortly after 7am and of course I was riding into the wind at the time. Had to hope off and find shelter in the near by forecourt of a Maxol.

North of 32 · 04-04-2019 06:42PM

Muddy arse, dirty bike, numb feet.

I tried..

https://www.strava.com/activities/2265073791

.. I failed.

31km at 31.7kph

I'll be back.

patrickc · 04-04-2019 10:41PM

Haven't been on the bike since mid Jan due to a back injury. Hope to get a small spin on Sunday. Oh how I miss you bike

Miklos · 05-04-2019 09:10AM

Freezing club TT at Pine Forest last night, still feel it in the back of my throat!

Mercian Pro · 05-04-2019 12:27PM

Miklos wrote: »

Freezing club TT at Pine Forest last night, still feel it in the back of my throat!

Saw the photos on the Orwell FB page. Serious kudos and who thought the winter was over?

ED E · 05-04-2019 01:49PM

Miklos wrote: »

Freezing club TT at Pine Forest last night, still feel it in the back of my throat!

Looked like the Audax a few weeks ago. Brutal.

bingobars · 05-04-2019 07:09PM

70km after work in the warm sunshine whilst wearing the gear in cycled to work in sub zero conditions. It was a sweaty affair to say the least

triggermortis · 05-04-2019 11:31PM

I just got home and was freezing and tired. One of the worst rides I’ve been on all year- probably just too tired from a long shift, but contemplating taking the car tomorrow...

ED E · 06-04-2019 12:06PM

TIL Canyons with great wheel clearance and disk brakes (ie no caliper) are the worst for spraying the face off the rider behind.

magicbastarder · 06-04-2019 12:42PM

passed a chap out near oldtown today, who was very tall and had a bike with a double top tube. wonder if that was a custom build? been a long time since i've seen one.

triggermortis · 06-04-2019 01:11PM

triggermortis wrote: »

I just got home and was freezing and tired. One of the worst rides I’ve been on all year- probably just too tired from a long shift, but contemplating taking the car tomorrow...

When I got to my bike last night, the rear tyre was flat so had to change the tube. Didn't find anything in the tyre, so I told myself that if it was still inflated this morning I'd ride to work.
Checked it at 8am this morning and it was good, so got dressed and rode off happily. Just over the halfway point, I realised I'd forgotten my keys...
Stopped to phone the wife to bring them out to me but couldn't get her to answer the phone!! As I wouldn't be able to lock my bike or open my locker, I had to cycle all the way back home....and take the car! Doh!!

Wishbone Ash · 07-04-2019 02:48PM

magicbastarder wrote: »

passed a chap out near oldtown today, who was very tall and had a bike with a double top tube. wonder if that was a custom build? been a long time since i've seen one.

Michael Collins had a bike with a double top tube.

magicbastarder · 07-04-2019 08:54PM

pleasant surprise today to find that an otherwise nice quiet road, marred by a horrendous surface for over 1km, has recently had a proper resurfacing job done on the offending stretch. i used to avoid it before now.
for the NCDers, it's the stretch of road which runs past the back of sam dennigans, over to springhill - it's the section at the north of that stretch (past the graveyard) which is nice and shiny and new.

velo.2010 · 07-04-2019 09:24PM

Very busy on the Mullingar-Athlone Greenway today. Lots of groups heading towards Athlone around noon. Headwind for me all the way back to Mullingar.

One side note - first long ride on the summer bike after I made some upgrades over the winter, namely the brake and rear derailleur - now Ultegra R8000 instead of 105 5800. The brakes are fantastic! Such an improved level of modulation and no fear of them locking up. The rear derailleur feels quicker to shift and the whole drivetrain operates more smoothly than the 105 kit on the winter set up.

mr spuckler · 08-04-2019 09:24AM

velo.2010 wrote: »

Very busy on the Mullingar-Athlone Greenway today. Lots of groups heading towards Athlone around noon. Headwind for me all the way back to Mullingar.

One side note - first long ride on the summer bike after I made some upgrades over the winter, namely the brake and rear derailleur - now Ultegra R8000 instead of 105 5800. The brakes are fantastic! Such an improved level of modulation and no fear of them locking up. The rear derailleur feels quicker to shift and the whole drivetrain operates more smoothly than the 105 kit on the winter set up.

am hoping to ride the Greenway over Easter all going well. I also upgraded from 105 to R8000 last year and delighted I did. you're right on both the shifting and braking, everything just feels that much better.

North of 32 · 08-04-2019 06:35PM

https://www.strava.com/activities/2275106031

31km at 34.7kph! Woohoo!

How did I get back north of 32? Nope, not advantageous winds - I bought a new bike (is that cheating?)! The first spin on my new Canyon.

I went from a Cube gravel bike with tiagra (loved every minute on it but I never left the road) to a Canyon Ultimate with full Ultegra. It's not any easier but it sure is faster. I very nearly came off at one bend because of how differently the bike carries momentum. It's like a cat through the corners. Absolutely delighted with the way it feels and the more aggressive position. I've lost 8kg in the last 8 weeks to help get the most from the new bike but I should have had the cop on to do some daily stretching as well! :P

robyntmorton · 08-04-2019 07:47PM

So, 6 weeks ago I crashed in training for an event, wound up in a sling and a splint for 2 weeks with suspected fractures, destroyed the front wheel, and hadn't been on a bike since...

Until Friday, the day of the event. I was under orders to be on the start line at 5 am with most of a bike, and the rest would be sorted... on a cycle to Galway with next to no training and a questionable arm.

I got through about 25% of the distance over the weekend or about 100km more than I expected. That felt oh so good!

pjmn · 08-04-2019 09:35PM

new route for me... 106km @ 28km average

https://www.strava.com/activities/2271941807

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