Jan and Klodi's Party Bus - part II off topic discussion

Skrynesaver · 04-01-2016 10:02AM

And when the search party find you, they'll tell you if it was to wet to train

ford2600 · 04-01-2016 10:05AM

We're from Carrick, we only know one route for a spin☺

Alek · 04-01-2016 11:35AM

https://us.v-cdn.net/6034073/uploads/attachments/189440/373628.jpeg

Qualitymark · 04-01-2016 12:32PM

Dutch school trips by bicycle http://www.aviewfromthecyclepath.com/search/label/school%20trips%20by%20bike

Buzwaldo · 04-01-2016 07:03PM

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'Not too keen on these triathlons'

rollingscone · 04-01-2016 11:07PM

So I have a functional Suunto Ambit 2S that I use as my bike computer (and increasingly infrequently as a running / hillwalking GPS [it gives 10 figure grids ] ) which I use with a gsc 10 on the roadbike and just a GPS on the Croix .

At present I find myself bitterly tempted by a 520 bundle with HRM and the new speed cadence sensors.

Anyone want to talk me out of it?

Raam · 04-01-2016 11:11PM

rollingscone wrote: »

So I have a functional Suunto Ambit 2S that I use as my bike computer (and increasingly infrequently as a running / hillwalking GPS [it gives 10 figure grids ] ) which I use with a gsc 10 on the roadbike and just a GPS on the Croix .

At present I find myself bitterly tempted by a 520 bundle with HRM and the new speed cadence sensors.

Anyone want to talk me out of it?

No.

OldBean · 04-01-2016 11:12PM

rollingscone wrote: »

So I have a functional Suunto Ambit 2S that I use as my bike computer (and increasingly infrequently as a running / hillwalking GPS [it gives 10 figure grids ] ) which I use with a gsc 10 on the roadbike and just a GPS on the Croix .

At present I find myself bitterly tempted by a 520 bundle with HRM and the new speed cadence sensors.

Anyone want to talk me out of it?

Nope!

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ie/en/garmin-edge-520/rp-prod138428?stop_mobi=yes

Buzwaldo · 04-01-2016 11:12PM

rollingscone wrote: »

So I have a functional Suunto Ambit 2S that I use as my bike computer (and increasingly infrequently as a running / hillwalking GPS [it gives 10 figure grids ] ) which I use with a gsc 10 on the roadbike and just a GPS on the Croix .

At present I find myself bitterly tempted by a 520 bundle with HRM and the new speed cadence sensors.

Anyone want to talk me out of it?

It's just 'stuff'. More pleasure to be got by 'doing things' than 'having stuff'

(But I know, we all like to have nice 'stuff')

Alek · 05-01-2016 09:28AM

Pulling skids with good old Henri

(especially if you're into history of photography)

Idleater · 05-01-2016 10:33AM

Alek wrote: »

(especially if you're into history of photography)

Mesmerising

OleRodrigo · 05-01-2016 11:00AM

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daragh_ · 05-01-2016 12:49PM

AIR-AUSSIE · 05-01-2016 01:35PM

http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/01/garmin-varia-vision-hud.html
Garmins first attempt at a HUD. looks promising. Although I wouldn't touch it for the moment, too pricey, maybe after a few iterations.

Does seem like the best attempt so far. Fairly lightweight and has a small form factor compared to others I've seen. It has to connect to an edge for data which I think is a better solution to putting everything on your head. Also connects to their new radar technology.

ThisRegard · 05-01-2016 03:15PM

The Varia Radar looks great

Lumen · 05-01-2016 03:34PM

ThisRegard wrote: »

The Varia Radar looks great

It's a very expensive helmet mirror.

ThisRegard · 05-01-2016 03:55PM

It's a gadget, they're aimed a suckers like me. And what sort of fashionista wants to wear a helmet mirror apart from recumbent riders?

OleRodrigo · 05-01-2016 04:02PM

That's it. I think we have reached ' peak bike '. It's all downhill ( with disc brakes ) from here on in..

rollingscone · 05-01-2016 05:47PM

Did today's conditions qualify as Belgian? Or was it still too warm?

Poor old Road Royce (as I call my Croix de Fer when it's got roadwheels...in lieu of having friends) had to pass through quite a few floods but other than the fronts of my thighs being bright pink it was a pretty cosy spin.

Wiped the bike down thoroughly before bringing it back into the house but I do wonder about my BB/hubs...

ps: Still haven't wrestled my conscience into submission re blowing €300 on a Garmin...it's going to be an end of sale nail-biter if it happens.

Qualitymark · 05-01-2016 07:47PM

OleRodrigo wrote: »

That's it. I think we have reached ' peak bike '. It's all downhill ( with disc brakes ) from here on in..

I like downhill.

eeeee · 05-01-2016 08:30PM

Well after over a year and a half on good old cheap tyres (2 years? can't remember!) (Continental Ultra Sports) I got a puncture. I thought my lovely cheap commuting tyres had died, until I found a half centimeter lump of glass in it :eek: Fixing it in the dark, in the pissing rain was not fun. Thank fcuk for bus stops. On the plus side, my new mini pump works great. Minus points for rain down the back of my neck, despite high collar and buff though :mad: Also glad my tube held up, it had 2 patches on it! Was in there for over a year and a half or whatever happy days!

Heading back out again now, seriously hoping it doesn't go again through the lump left in it by the glass...

lennymc · 06-01-2016 09:57AM

After missing lots of racing over the past 18 months, I renewed my ci licence and (for various reasons that im not going into) downgraded to a4, albeit with 8 points. Looking forward to getting back into it (I think).

daragh_ · 06-01-2016 10:39AM

'downgraded to a4'

Ah here...

LollipopJimmy · 06-01-2016 01:47PM

On a 'rest day' today, sometimes you need to listen to your body. Aching muscles everywhere, so my gym tonight will be me sitting the steam room and jacuzzi for an hour

Planet X · 06-01-2016 02:28PM

Le Tour?

RobFowl · 06-01-2016 02:55PM

lennymc wrote: »

After missing lots of racing over the past 18 months, I renewed my ci licence and (for various reasons that im not going into) downgraded to a4, albeit with 8 points. Looking forward to getting back into it (I think).

You are dead to me

bp_me · 06-01-2016 02:58PM

RobFowl wrote: »

You are dead to me

But only for one race?

CramCycle · 06-01-2016 03:59PM

daragh_ wrote: »

'downgraded to a4'

Ah here...

I was automatically put into A4 this year, so I got downgraded regardless.

Suppose if I actually go to any races this year it will be a huge step up from last year though.

Harrybelafonte · 06-01-2016 04:32PM

Missed 8 months or so of racing last year... have downgraded to no licence

CramCycle · 06-01-2016 04:33PM

Harrybelafonte wrote: »

Missed 8 months or so of racing last year... have downgraded to no licence

Do you think you will make it out this year?

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