I wasn't expecting a call from Mr Brailsford, but I was as good as doing 4W/Kg 320W for 20mins aged 48, beating segment PBs and some top tens for fun...
that frame is on my list as well..
iCan Graro as well - found a brand called Racoon Bikes and on clocer investigation I've found they are using iCan frames...so why pay more for a rebrand
from bigger manufacturers, basso palta and ridley astr are on top of my list...
oh good to know!!!
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Haha yeah I'm not saying I couldn't sleep that long if I had the time... I'm definitely a night owl so it would only come from being able to sleep in... But I have a 6.45 alarm for 8 ish (work start at the office) so I lose 2 hours on you there...! I have a 7.15 set on saturdays to catch the club ride (or be ready for any , so really sunday is often my only chance to 'catch up'.haha! work from home, hit the bed around midnight and up at 840am. Not complaining, it's great to have time to sleep.. but yeah if I slept less I could do more - in theory, or would I just be tired and not have energy?
How are you finding your Elite wheels? Wondering about a set as an upgrade next spring
Not done many ks on them yet probably 70-80 now but no issues at all.
Yup. Being physically tired really helps me get good sleep. Also the fact that I’m very consistent with it.. apparently catching up on sleep is a myth. Oversleeping is also as bad as not sleeping enough which I found very interesting..Haha yeah I'm not saying I couldn't sleep that long if I had the time... I'm definitely a night owl so it would only come from being able to sleep in... But I have a 6.45 alarm for 8 ish (work start at the office) so I lose 2 hours on you there...! I have a 7.15 set on saturdays to catch the club ride (or be ready for any , so really sunday is often my only chance to 'catch up'.
But we seem to get used to a similar amount each night don't we? Creatures of habit. Certainly when I'm quite 'rested' and not running some sleep debt (becomes normal) it can then be hard to sleep longer when the opportunity arises. I spent many years sleeping 4-5 hours 'normal' when I was far more unhealthy food and lifestyle wise - lots of gaming/no physical exercise etc. These days I sleep a lot better and easier from being physically tired and running a bit of time debt. Much healthier lifestyle too!
Alton Towers for us tomorrow so no club ride for me (swapped from last weekend due to weather). Planning to get out on sunday if I can, I'm overdue visiting Gospel pass after missing it on a club ride months ago. Need to do Arthurs Stone as well, I did initially think to loop in The Tumble and do a properly brutal day, but really think that's wouldn't be a good idea with current fitness! Need to build back a bit and get some climbing legs... For an amazing summer so far I've really not done any long solo rides, all social club runs which don't tend to be that adventurous or hard.
Which set did you order ? What delivery did you pick? I went for the gravel ent set. Think the main difference is spoke count to deal with “extra” stress off road.
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Ahh nice! 32mm internal will be plush. Allows tire to sit nicely and gives you more cushioning. I didn’t feel like spending that much for my set at this time hence the elite wheels.Ah mines not from Elite.
I went for the 9velo GV45 with the titanium hub and 46t ratchet.
9Velo 2025 Gravel Disc Super Wide GV45 SW 24H/24H (32mm inner width)
"Experience the future of gravel." With an ultra-wide 32mm internal width and a 38mm external rim width, gravel-specific GV Super Wide SW gravel wheels optimize comfort and control while maintaining agility and speed, redefining what's possible on rough terrain. Featuring the T18 ratchet system...
we didnt spend that much time in lanes...but was a good ride, Wwich to Biggin Hill airport for pics, wanted to stop by Velo barn but was shut...then pilgrims way and cafe stop in Lullingstone . Crockenhill and back home
Interesting, I’m only in Horsham and the drivers here genuinely seem absolutely fine. I’ve had maybe one idiot in the last few weeks.we didnt spend that much time in lanes...but was a good ride, Wwich to Biggin Hill airport for pics, wanted to stop by Velo barn but was shut...then pilgrims way and cafe stop in Lullingstone . Crockenhill and back home
had few drived shouting on me yesterday lol inclduding one that was going towards us...
never blocked anyone...
I have a KOM on part of the Biggin Hill airport run waywe didnt spend that much time in lanes...but was a good ride, Wwich to Biggin Hill airport for pics, wanted to stop by Velo barn but was shut...then pilgrims way and cafe stop in Lullingstone . Crockenhill and back home
had few drived shouting on me yesterday lol inclduding one that was going towards us...
never blocked anyone...
Sounds like the old route I used to do a lot when I lived in SE London.
