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It depends on how long there original chain was - i.e. if it was over-long or not.
Try lifting the bike up and putting it in the big ring at the front and changing down to the biggest sprocket at the back. As long as it goes ok you'll be fine, as you'll never be using this big/big combination out on the road anyway.
Nottingham : 14mph wind with up to 30mph guests - Not exactly brutal.
Gonna get the MTB out tomorrow and get it ready for 60-80 miles to Rochdale and back on the canal on Monday whilst the Mrs is at work.
I go from here down to the bottom of Halifax and join the canal there and it leads all the way to Rochdale.
Quite excited to be honest!
I go from here down to the bottom of Halifax and join the canal there and it leads all the way to Rochdale.
Quite excited to be honest!
Nope... But i'll start doing it now!
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Try http://cyclinghub.tv/livestream - he shows pretty much anything that is live and in HD if eurosport.
Failing that, download Mobdro if you have an android device. All sports channels are on there!
Thanks guys, steephill looks good so i've some catching up to do! If only there was an easy way to stream to TV
I'm looking to aim for around about the 40 mile mark for tomorrow but the weather is putting me off slightly combined with I've just marked out a 50 mile ride on virtually the same route but with a few climbs near the end! Bearing in mind my furthest run was 36 miles I'm 'scaring' myself with the prospect of either route
You'll manage 40 miles fine, let yourself be daunted as that'll help you to 'hold back' slightly. Your body will cope with it fine!
I went from 14-15mph solo rides of 20-25 miles straight into a club/shop run of 32 miles at 17/18mph! Kept in touch until around the 26 mile mark even with the huge increase in pace! Now I know 'I can do it' I try and do a 30+ mile ride every weekend, after a handful you'll find you can increase the distance (36!) And add more climbing (1800ft) without a huge impact on your recoveries or other riding
Yeah, that's one way of converting a bike to single speed. It means you can use any old frame and wheel combo and then it's just a case of getting the chainline right with the spacers and cutting the chain to the right length.
I'm not so sure, quite like going at a higher pace to push myself but know I'd have to reduce it to make the run. Here's the route I planned this morning.
https://www.strava.com/routes/2112865
The 2500 ft elevation gain is a little daunting as well as its about 1000ft more than I've previously done!
Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go. - T. S. Eliot
I'm looking to aim for around about the 40 mile mark for tomorrow but the weather is putting me off slightly combined with I've just marked out a 50 mile ride on virtually the same route but with a few climbs near the end! Bearing in mind my furthest run was 36 miles I'm 'scaring' myself with the prospect of either route
Go for it
I'm looking to aim for around about the 40 mile mark for tomorrow but the weather is putting me off slightly combined with I've just marked out a 50 mile ride on virtually the same route but with a few climbs near the end! Bearing in mind my furthest run was 36 miles I'm 'scaring' myself with the prospect of either route
Just pace yourself and take plenty of liquids or plan a shop stop for some water and take some electrolyte tablets with you.
Just make sure you do not start to slouch on the bike if you get tired, stop and have a 10 minute rest at the side of the road if you start to notice your self doing it.
last summer I went from doing 2-3x 20 mile rides a week to 2x 40-50 mile rides and then did a 64mile ride for the metric century a few days later.
Doesn't really feel much harder than a 40mile ride as long as you are prepared
looking at strava I wasn't really doing huge miles each week
My longest ride before these was probably about 25-30 miles
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Felt invincible
Clearly wasn't as that last Ride finished me off and I ended up with
http://chirocentre.co.uk/piriformis-syndrome-real-pain-bum/
Finished my riding for months :|
Tried to ride again in august when I thought I had recovered, it came straight back... then again in September by then It was crap weather anyway so I just gave up...
physio couldn't really do anything to speed up the recovery
Weird thing is I felt completely fine until near the end of that 32.9mile ride then on every pedal stroke in my right leg I kept getting a shooting pain, got off the bike at home and could barely lift my right leg
Probably would have been perfectly fine with a few more days rest between rides but it got addictive pushing my self
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You don't know man, you weren't there.
I think its more a mental block at the moment for the increase in distance. Last time i did the 36 miles i was dead on my feet because i was pushing myself. Did take a 15 minute break to take on a snack half way. Noticed that the only place that will be open on a sunday will be the Glenesk Retreat so will probably take some cash and stop off there for a short while.
On a side note i did text a mate to see if he wanted to go out for a cycle and linked the 50 mile route. He said aye why not but i don't think he realised what he's in for if he does join me! Think I've seen him do a few 10 mile routes at most
On a side note i did text a mate to see if he wanted to go out for a cycle and linked the 50 mile route. He said aye why not but i don't think he realised what he's in for if he does join me! Think I've seen him do a few 10 mile routes at most
I think its more a mental block at the moment for the increase in distance. Last time i did the 36 miles i was dead on my feet because i was pushing myself. Did take a 15 minute break to take on a snack half way. Noticed that the only place that will be open on a sunday will be the Glenesk Retreat so will probably take some cash and stop off there for a short while.
On a side note i did text a mate to see if he wanted to go out for a cycle and linked the 50 mile route. He said aye why not but i don't think he realised what he's in for if he does join me! Think I've seen him do a few 10 mile routes at most
Looks a great route. I think you will be fine. Its really not that much elevation and what gradient there is looks like its on the way out when you will be strong, then you can have a break, eat and have the largely downhill run home. Wish I was doing it too!
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Finally done (minus a mud guard bolt but I'm off to B&Q to fix that). Woot
Weight is 8.7kg, with another 100g to be lost once I get my new bling pedals. Spec is full Ultegra, Shimano hydraulic disc brakes and 50mm deep section rims.
Weight is 8.7kg, with another 100g to be lost once I get my new bling pedals. Spec is full Ultegra, Shimano hydraulic disc brakes and 50mm deep section rims.
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6'1'' - seat height is about right though needs some tweaking. I played around with it earlier to get it to roughly the right height.
Ronde Van Ayrlaanderen - Ayr Burners Ride
Great fun social ride with 8 climb segment thrown in - 25 people out on the ride.
https://www.strava.com/activities/283156536
Only bad thing is - I spent a fair bit of the ride chatting to a bloke on a Cube with Di2. He said he has done 3000 miles with Di2 - charged the battery 4 times, and never had a missed gear change or anything. Had it out in all weathers and honestly can't fault it.
That could end up being costly for me looking for a new bike!
Great fun social ride with 8 climb segment thrown in - 25 people out on the ride.
https://www.strava.com/activities/283156536
Only bad thing is - I spent a fair bit of the ride chatting to a bloke on a Cube with Di2. He said he has done 3000 miles with Di2 - charged the battery 4 times, and never had a missed gear change or anything. Had it out in all weathers and honestly can't fault it.
That could end up being costly for me looking for a new bike!
It would also need a power meter to know how much pressure you're putting on the pedals. Otherwise every time you slowed pedaling for junctions, lights or even just a short rest it would think you were struggling to maintain cadence and give you an easier gear.
Finally done (minus a mud guard bolt but I'm off to B&Q to fix that). Woot
Weight is 8.7kg, with another 100g to be lost once I get my new bling pedals. Spec is full Ultegra, Shimano hydraulic disc brakes and 50mm deep section rims.
Looks fab, really nice but for one thing. Mudguards - seriously? A bike that good looking is worth a wet arse.
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