Shows how desperate they are to sell bikes
The jackets are £90 or £95 in the shop, which is why I'm tempted!<snip>
I'm going to swear if I manage to get to the shop tomorrow and they've sold out "due to all the web orders..."
Got myself one of the jackets and wore it yesterday in a shower, although it feels very similar material to a packable, I didn't melt in it & the protection is superb! Impressed (just as well for £90)!
I called by the shop when
commuting home on friday in torrential rain (they're not normally open past 5). I was soaked to the skin (check pics), probably get that wet only once or twice a year! Typically it was only light drizzle when I left work so my jacket was in my bag and only had my packable on...! I hadn't got my wallet with me (doh) so got Sparrow to put one to one side (he was tempted to let me take it!), also picked up one of the NFTO Black jerseys in Large. Should've got a medium... Hopefully I'll catch them open one night this week to swap it!
Guy in the shop (Sparrow) said they'd sold over 100 sets of shorts & jersey that week!
Aha, yeah. Possible but I don't think so in this case. The last 5 miles of his ride after going through a car park are at 0 cadence, 25mph avg.
Cadence sensor battery ran out?
Ordered a Medium but it seems pretty small, a little too tight across the chest and arms so I've had to order a Large now. Seems like a nice jersey though.
Yeah seems a great jersey, especially for the price. I have a Large here if you wanted to swap your Medium (unsure on their returns).
Ambulance called after he started to get worse.
I'll put up a picture of the helmet later but a very good reminder about ALWAYS wearing a helmet - could have been much worse!!
Damn, hope he's ok!? I scoff at anyone who doesn't wear one - I got knocked off at no more than 7mph and my head hit the road twice with enough force to crack the helmet. Scary!
As last week was such a write off (due to the weather) I went for a
long loop yesterday, got up late and was an hour later than planned, which meant I missed to catch any of the
local road race around Weobley.
As I left home at 11.45 I didn't eat before leaving, munched 2 bars on the way but didn't have much power left by Weobley. Was glad the run back to town was quite flat, otherwise I'd have been in trouble. Won't do that again! Doh!
18mph+ avg on the way out (with climbs),
17mph back (mostly flat). Power levels felt very average most of the ride really and I also chickened out of a climb I had a goal on because of this. Not sure why as I didn't have a heavy week? Guess I've just lost some form due to the reduction in miles, lack of food/fuel and carrying lots of heavy stuff around on the Saturday.
The rain came (just some drizzle with a couple of brief showers) on the outskirts of Weobley so I headed for home rather than extending my loop any further. Had my new NFTO rain jacket with me and it worked fantastically, my only 'gripes' would be the rear 'flap' is a bit flappy (even around my buttocks) and the off-centre zip, although it works well, does mean the jacket attempts to rotate on the body. Fit is superb, although arms could be a bit closer. It looks fantastic! Doesn't feel it but must be really breathable, as even without any vents I didn't feel it 'boil in the bag' in the slightest!
