Road Cycling Essentials

SoliD · 20 Jul 2013 at 18:27

Berger said:
Racing Stuff

Nice work Karl, sounds like you're getting along well down there, just need to bully the little kids a bit more eh!

Went out for a little ride today, 51 miles or so, including some hills, then decided I'd pop home grab some extra rations and drink, and go do some hill reps for the Rapha Rising challenge, totalled 102 miles and 7000ft climbing after a detour to meet a friend for a drink. Bit toasty, but a nice bit of wind to keep me cool.

http://app.strava.com/activities/68496835

arknor · 20 Jul 2013 at 18:28

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Mr Jones · 20 Jul 2013 at 19:59

Just need to ride a few more times before your bum moulds to your seat. If it persist, then you might want to look for more comfortable seat - assuming you've adjusted your seats right

arknor · 20 Jul 2013 at 20:13

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Calpol · 20 Jul 2013 at 20:15

Achieved my first imperial century today. It was tough but I am pleased with it as it means RLS100 won't be such a trip into the unknown.
http://app.strava.com/activities/68504007

Nexus · 20 Jul 2013 at 20:18

Didn't you say you wore jeans as well?

Not ideal if you are going to ride a good distance on a road bike.

arknor · 20 Jul 2013 at 20:20

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Vonhelmet · 20 Jul 2013 at 20:25

Lycra.

And then pedal fast.

Seriously, I have some lycra trousers and bib longs with fleece in them.

King85 · 20 Jul 2013 at 20:26

arknor said:
yea they aren't to restrictive though maybe I should get a pair of stretchy jeans and where some padded shorts under them
Can you get any kind of gel thing that fit's over your seat?

What do you lycra guys wear when it's really cold?

More lycra

Thomas. PLease. · 20 Jul 2013 at 20:45

arknor said:
yea they aren't to restrictive though maybe I should get a pair of stretchy jeans and where some padded shorts under them
Can you get any kind of gel thing that fit's over your seat?

What do you lycra guys wear when it's really cold?

Seriously why on earth do you want to make cycling worse for yourself. At least get some mountain bike shorts or something. The sun would probably do you good no?

Cyclists don't wear Lycra because they are all fetishists it's because it's the best thing to wear. It's the most comfortable and appropriate thing to wear, whilst being as aero as possible.

grudas · 20 Jul 2013 at 20:51

Vonhelmet said:
Lycra.

And then pedal fast.

Seriously, I have some lycra trousers and bib longs with fleece in them.

lycra and mtb.. IMO arknor you bought the wrong bike

arknor · 20 Jul 2013 at 20:58

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touch · 20 Jul 2013 at 21:07

arknor said:
I'd probably look daft wearing lycra on it though and being over 6"2 how aerodynamic can I really get

Everyone looks daft wearing it. As Thomas said, people dont wear it as a fashion choice, they wear it because it's the best thing to wear.

arknor · 20 Jul 2013 at 21:31

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Nexus · 20 Jul 2013 at 21:34

Perhaps not so many cyclists on the roads in Newcastle then?

I've seen people on fold up bikes wearing lycra.

arknor · 20 Jul 2013 at 21:44

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VeNT · 20 Jul 2013 at 22:15

topgun06 said:
Another

A couple of pics of my rims. Hummmm yea, pretty cavernous.

that not normal?

hows everyone doing with the strava challenge?

arknor · 20 Jul 2013 at 22:26

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Vonhelmet · 20 Jul 2013 at 22:40

touch said:
Everyone looks daft wearing it. As Thomas said, people dont wear it as a fashion choice, they wear it because it's the best thing to wear.

I don't even think it looks daft any more. Clearly I've reached some sort of saturation point.

Shamrock · 20 Jul 2013 at 22:42

It only looks daft it isn't Rapha or Assos kit! :rolleyes: