Road Cycling

Shamrock · 3 Jun 2015 at 14:13

FrenchTart said:
Only 500ml of water on a 100 mile ride?

God provided plenty of water from the sky!

FrenchTart · 3 Jun 2015 at 14:14

Even so, I don't think I could get by on 100 miles with that little water. I struggle with 50 and 500ml.

Shamrock · 3 Jun 2015 at 14:20

I guess I'm a hungry cyclist not a thirsty one but perhaps I'm just not hydrating as much as I should be? When it's hot/dry I drink more.

Dunks · 3 Jun 2015 at 14:27

FrenchTart said:
Even so, I don't think I could get by on 100 miles with that little water. I struggle with 50 and 500ml.

Assuming 4-5 hours for the 100 miles, I drink more than that sat at my ask in that time

FrenchTart · 3 Jun 2015 at 14:27

You probably should be drinking more but if you don't feel the need to then it's not really that big a deal. Might be missing out on some performance though

Food levels look good to me. I quite like 9bars though I usually eat granola on rides.

grudas · 3 Jun 2015 at 14:27

FrenchTart said:
Even so, I don't think I could get by on 100 miles with that little water. I struggle with 50 and 500ml.

I took 500ml + 750ml to ocuk ride, drank it all.. had a serious headache thorough the day!

FrenchTart · 3 Jun 2015 at 14:28

Dunks said:
Assuming 4-5 hours for the 100 miles, I drink more than that sat at my ask in that time

Yeah - I drink about 3-4 litres a day on a work day. On a 100 mile ride I'd try to drink at least a litre I think, maybe 1.5. In (a real) summer that would go up a lot.

James07 · 3 Jun 2015 at 15:25

JeffyB said:
Shimano RT82 shoes here, I have flippers for feet and not much fitted me as they are so wide.

I looked at those before, might have to go try some on again.

FrenchTart said:
My old Shimano shoes (M162) pinch my toes a little despite being a 47. The two new pairs of Sidi shoes I have, also in 47, are very comfortable though.

I looked at those too, I get some pretty bad pains in the side of both feet, it's not every ride but when in get above 15 mile it kicks in.

JeffyB said:
Think my muscle gain is down to my daily commute. It's essentially me accelerating to near 30mph from a standstill every few minutes and I don't go about it slowly

All the troughs are actually me sitting at lights waiting to race taxis. I like to push it hard when i'm almost home too

Mines different, straight away I have 200ft+ climbing overall I do about 7-800ft climbing to get to work, more on the way home at around 11-1200ft So I struggle to get ho to speeds like that constantly haha.

grudas said:
I wanted to end one driver today so bad.. :|

so he over-takes me really close, well me and my brother - I was behind..

as soon as he does that my brother speeds off(knee is still messing me up) and he windscreen sprays me in the face.. drives next to my brother and does the same ?!

why? why do people do this?

I dont get why people are so pathetic, bet he thinks hes great.

Hes not.

Vonhelmet said:
Cool. I'll give them a once over and see what it'll cost to send them and then I'll send you a message in Trust.

brilliant buddy! Thank you

Going to Cali · 3 Jun 2015 at 15:40

Shamrock said:
Last Sunday I felt decently fueled for a fast-paced, but flat (sub-3000ft) 100 miler with:

Porridge for breakfast
4 x 9bars (half eaten every 30mins)
2 x SIS gels
500ml water with High5 2:1 drink mix

I'm not sure I can be bothered to make my own food. Those 9bars provide 200kcal and are tasty and not too difficult to eat whilst riding.

Flat. It was definitely undulating!! I bonked at 95 miles, it was grim. I had porridge for breakfast, two mars bars, an ettix cereal bar and two High5 gels. Probably should have made some flapjacks to take along.
Took 1.5 litre of 2:1 energy drink too, legs massively cramped by the end.

Thomas. PLease. · 3 Jun 2015 at 16:01

Vonhelmet said:
Anyone sent a bike frame in the post before? Who did you use? How much did it cost? The business that are going to powder coat my frame want £30 (including VAT) to collect it and another £30 to ship it back. I'd at least like to cut the costs on getting it to them. If I can fit the frame in the box I got when I bought a wheelset, then I should be able to get it couriered for £11 plus a bit more for insurance cover...

Any better suggestions?

Heehee, I could reassemble the bike, cycle the 50 miles there then strip it, clean it, and get the train back for £18

Just sold a frame on eBay. Yodel shipping it for £10.

Fuggan · 3 Jun 2015 at 16:57

I'm thinking about getting a road bike to supplement my primary sport (running).

Can anyone spec me a decent road bike for somewhere in the region of 800-1000? No other real specs to be honest. Just want to get an idea of what I can get for my money.

I probably won't use it to commute as I currently run in. Will start off doing a Saturday morning cafe ride with my brother and a few pals.

Cheers!

Going to Cali · 3 Jun 2015 at 17:53

Boardman, ribble, planet x are the usual suspects in that price range. Plenty of bang for buck.

Vonhelmet · 3 Jun 2015 at 17:56

Going to Cali said:
Boardman, ribble, planet x are the usual suspects in that price range. Plenty of bang for buck.

Dolan and Merlin as well.

PermaChanged · 3 Jun 2015 at 18:02

Fuggan said:
I'm thinking about getting a road bike to supplement my primary sport (running).

Can anyone spec me a decent road bike for somewhere in the region of 800-1000? No other real specs to be honest. Just want to get an idea of what I can get for my money.

I probably won't use it to commute as I currently run in. Will start off doing a Saturday morning cafe ride with my brother and a few pals.

Cheers!

How tall are you?

Dunks · 3 Jun 2015 at 18:24

Glorious weather tonight, to ride or not? Knee's are a bit sore so might play around with my cleats and seat position and give it a try...

Fuggan · 3 Jun 2015 at 19:09

Rusty_Noob said:
How tall are you?

5'11

SoliD · 3 Jun 2015 at 19:26

Sram Missing Link - I've reused these in the past with no issue, but put on a new chain tonight, and try as I might, I can't get it to catch! Any tips or should I just give in and get some KMC missing links?

Vonhelmet · 3 Jun 2015 at 19:26

Fuggan said:
5'11

Heh. Check back a page of two - I think someone's hoping to sell you a bike

Fuggan · 3 Jun 2015 at 20:21

Ah, just seen, quick google and measurement of me would suggest 56" would be what I'd opt for so it might be a touch big.

tedmaul · 3 Jun 2015 at 20:43

SoliD said:
Sram Missing Link - I've reused these in the past with no issue, but put on a new chain tonight, and try as I might, I can't get it to catch! Any tips or should I just give in and get some KMC missing links?

Just rotate the chain so the missing link is at the top. Then stand over the bike, clip in one foot, hold the brakes so you don't move forward and put your weight down on the pedal. Should pop in then.