@ShiWarrior - I think part of it is just going to be getting out pushing yourself. I'm doing some 20-25 mile rides in the evenings, pushing hard, and sometimes I come back ready to hurl or least have a lie down, and that's only averaging 17mph or so on a flat ride.
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I haven't even done a proper ride this year lol...
I've done a few 5-10 miles locally and felt totally fine but I'm not looking forward to my first 25 miles or so proper ride pushing my self
lol
mine (apr to Apr)
136.2mi
9h 55m
3,743ft
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going to start doing that again
I sometimes go and push myself, I end up doing around 20 miles
for example
2 weeks ago:
http://app.strava.com/activities/124081587
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4Pair-8-O...sure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item2c6b463965
8 for £8ish! done a 2k miles on them and I love themdid try all the usual before and none of them match these, the wear might be a little higher(50-70miles quicker than others) but the braking performance is great.
and the price.. oh the price.
got these recently - can't fault them - certainly can't see where spending £25 on some koolstops would improve on these - i'm not one to scrimp and save but been very impressed so far with these pads as well.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4Pair-8-O...sure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item2c6b463965
8 for £8ish! done a 2k miles on them and I love them
and the price.. oh the price.
I take it those will be fine fitted to Tiagra calipers? Might as well fettle my bike and give it a pre-summer season overhaul since I can't ride the thing. Last ride I had on the road bike was January, MTB was about the same time. Hacked off isn't the word (actually, it's two words).
Been out tonight for a 16km ride, just altered my seat height so it is set higher then before. Wow it has made a massive difference to the pace I can do, it changed my average speed from 19.7 to 22.8km/h with no cycle rides between the two. I know it isn't quick but I am happy as each time I go out I am improving my pace.
http://www.strava.com/activities/128842792
http://www.strava.com/activities/128842792
I take it those will be fine fitted to Tiagra calipers? Might as well fettle my bike and give it a pre-summer season overhaul since I can't ride the thing. Last ride I had on the road bike was January, MTB was about the same time. Hacked off isn't the word (actually, it's two words).
If the Tiagra calipers have cartridge fittings in them, then yes. As I recall, Tiagra comes with regular blocks as standard. If you don't have cartridge fittings, then you can buy them easily enough.
I take it those will be fine fitted to Tiagra calipers? Might as well fettle my bike and give it a pre-summer season overhaul since I can't ride the thing. Last ride I had on the road bike was January, MTB was about the same time. Hacked off isn't the word (actually, it's two words).
You can also just get these, save you buying the cartridge fitting:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-Pairs-8...sure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item20ce6669b3
I take it those will be fine fitted to Tiagra calipers? Might as well fettle my bike and give it a pre-summer season overhaul since I can't ride the thing. Last ride I had on the road bike was January, MTB was about the same time. Hacked off isn't the word (actually, it's two words).
Fitted my tiagra brakes fine. 1 min job per pad
Excuse the crap pictures but you get the idea. (and the tubby frame and hairy arms!)
Slightly longer at the back as well which is great, usual 3 pockets, stitching is superb, can't see any issues there. Material is very nice quality as well. Nice gel strip at the bottom of the jersey to hold it in place.
The black one has slightly baggy arms, the white one is better.
very happy with them for the price.
Slightly longer at the back as well which is great, usual 3 pockets, stitching is superb, can't see any issues there. Material is very nice quality as well. Nice gel strip at the bottom of the jersey to hold it in place.
The black one has slightly baggy arms, the white one is better.
very happy with them for the price.
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+1 on pushing yourself hard.
Today's ride was a fifty miler. Averaged 17mph and 3000 ft climbing. I was smashed. average heart rate was 161bpm. I ate 2 small bananas. Even when your legs are burning you have to push on. As vonhelmet says 20 miles at a high intensity would work well for you. I am 43 btw. My legs still feel sore.
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ok, that's what im gonna do on Sunday then and see how it goes
best way to warm up?
best way to warm up?
No ride for me this evening, just time in the shed. I've got the cranks off my old bike and removed the bottom bracket. It was filthy in there, ugh. Needs a good clean. The bracket itself has a bit of play in it, so I might pick up a new one tomorrow or Saturday. It's only a cheapo shimano one, so only £10 or so to replace. The only bit I'm stuck on is one pedal stuck to the chainring side crank. No matter what we tried, neither I nor my neighbour could get it free. We're going to wait until the weekend and then we should be able to borrow "a great big spanner" from a mate who pretty much owns Park Tool's entire catalogue, which should do the job. I tell you what, though, I can't fault the icetoolz essence kit I'm using for all this. It cost me £40 or so and with the exception of that pedal, it's done everything. Add some cable cutters, and you've got all you need for most jobs on a shimano equipped bike.
So at the moment my old bike is all in bits, and the only things left attached to the frame are the saddle, the fork and the mech hangers. I don't think I can be arsed removing the headset; it doesn't feel dodgy, and that bike has mudguards, so it should be ok.
So, scrubbing tomorrow and Saturday, and then I reassemble it. It's just like Lego, surely. Big Lego. Big Lego that you want to sit on and take down a hill at 40mph. Hmmm.
The mrs is hoping to have a try at riding it next Saturday, as her mum is looking after our kids, so we have the day free. I'm not going to pass up an opportunity to try to get her to embrace cycling, so the onus is on me to get that bike back together and rideable!
So at the moment my old bike is all in bits, and the only things left attached to the frame are the saddle, the fork and the mech hangers. I don't think I can be arsed removing the headset; it doesn't feel dodgy, and that bike has mudguards, so it should be ok.
So, scrubbing tomorrow and Saturday, and then I reassemble it. It's just like Lego, surely. Big Lego. Big Lego that you want to sit on and take down a hill at 40mph. Hmmm.
The mrs is hoping to have a try at riding it next Saturday, as her mum is looking after our kids, so we have the day free. I'm not going to pass up an opportunity to try to get her to embrace cycling, so the onus is on me to get that bike back together and rideable!
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Something similar too this:
(I know it says running, but works for cycling too)
Stop taking cycling so seriously, find a local cycling buddy or join a club.
Get plenty of miles in, café runs etc and enjoy it.
Fitness will happen by 'accident' there is no substitute for miles.
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Over a week without cycling (and visiting parents eating all the tasty food in sight) and I'm already feeling fat and unfit
How did I survive with no exercise before I started cycling, can barely imagine how unfit I was back then and I wouldn't say I was particularly fit atm anyway.
How did I survive with no exercise before I started cycling, can barely imagine how unfit I was back then and I wouldn't say I was particularly fit atm anyway.
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