Road Cycling Essentials
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Release the beast at Richmond Park.
Hahahaha
Happens a lot over this way, sadly. I often count the number of light jumpers on my 10 mile commute and it's usually between 4 and 10 vehicles and I've never counted fewer than 4, so it's a bit rich calling all cyclists light jumpers.That really was nuts. Wish I had got the numberplate
Lol, you can't get up to 35mph with 42x18. I can just about rinse a shade over 30mph out of mine if I spin the living daylights out of it on 48x18
Urgh, yeah, I know the feeling. My poor knees.
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I'm thinking about swapping the 17t rear for a 16t tonight.
Mind, I also think that I had an epic tailwind this morning so I might change my mind by the time I get home.....
Mind, I also think that I had an epic tailwind this morning so I might change my mind by the time I get home.....
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it is annoying haha! some days I feel like I have a massive KOM beating beast to unleash.. but no.. traffic, redlights, pedestrians etc.. boo
Know that feeling, sometimes I feel like I could squat 200kgs but there's always someone using the rack.
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I'll count teeth again when I'm home on Sunday but I'm confident about the speed from my gamin 800. I'll confess it's not sustainable but it is a lot of fun. I guess I should fit the cadence sensor although if I haven't got the ratio wrong some maths would supply the same answer.
ok guys,
how worn is too worn?
I think the co-op are definitely getting quite worn out by now.
Release the beast at Richmond Park.
wait for it
good things take time.my knees seem fine during summer.. winter is when I get random pain, guess cycling in shorts doesn't help
Release the beast at Richmond Park.
When I'm down in London for the triathlon, I might have to see if I can fit in a little jaunt across town to see what all the fuss is about with Richmond Park. If I get down in decent time on the Friday, I could have a look that afternoon, particularly if someone were on hand to show me round!
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You need the right tool to remove your current freewheel. It's probably a good idea to go like for like so that you only need one tool.
Assuming you're talking about standard screw-on fixed cogs, they're much cheaper from Mattempleton on eBay ~£5.50 delivered unless you specifically want an expensive Durace one. If you haven't already got a fixed cog fitted, don't forget you ought to fit a lock ring with it.
I could be around that evening after work. RP is a nice training ground for cycling with a decent-ish road surface (relative to most of London) and enough elevation variation for it to not be too boring. It can get a bit congested with cars and cyclists though on warm, sunny days so it's best to go early or late if you actually want to go fast.
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Pre/post work RP laps with a good group when there's no traffic can be good fun. I passed through on my rides this weekend and the amount of motor traffic was ridiculous. I assume you're doing the tri on the 3rd of August? Feel free to send me a message nearer the time, would gladly go for a spin with you and talk training tips.
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OCUKRP meet?
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Sounds good! I'd only be down in London from Friday August 1st to Sunday August 3rd, doing the team relay triathlon on the Saturday, but it'd be worth seeing if I could fit something in.
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