Road Cycling

[Lethal`]

Latest on my chainring issue.. does seem it is worn chainring.

If you watch the video in slo-mo you can see the chain jump off a tooth. It doesn't really leave it cleanly.

This is how the teeth are generally looking too:


Would Ultegra rings be the best choice? Aware there are a few other options but don't understand why they'd be worth it over standard Shimano. I figure it's best I probably just go for the full chainset with crank arms based on price being about £30-40 difference than just two chainrings. I've been wanting to go 52/36 anyway..

 

[Lethal`]

Going to start heading towards the Ridgeway more now to try and tackle my climbing

Go and give Dragon Hill Road a try. https://www.strava.com/activities/723412184/segments/17747741164

I went up it on an MTB and it looked like it would be a nice little climb on a road bike too. Did overtake a few roadies but I stopped before the segment end to wait for mates it seems!

 

[Steedie]

Go and give Dragon Hill Road a try. https://www.strava.com/activities/723412184/segments/17747741164

I went up it on an MTB and it looked like it would be a nice little climb on a road bike too. Did overtake a few roadies but I stopped before the segment end to wait for mates it seems!

Ben is trying to get me to do that with him. Think it's a bit beyond me at this point 40% pops up at one point!

 

[Lethal`]

Ben is trying to get me to do that with him. Think it's a bit beyond me at this point 40% pops up at one point!

No way there is a 40% part on that climb. That'll be bad data. I don't even remember anything that looked over 20%

 

[Steedie]

Oooh ok well I can always take a look. If I'm thinking of the right hill, Dragon Hill leads up to a car park near by with an ice cream van usually parked up. Ben can revive me with ice cream if I pass out

 

[BennyC]

http://cyclinguphill.com/100-climbs/dragon-hill-road/

Whiteleaf is tougher

Just looking at my PMC now from all this. Last time I had a day off the bike was 25th April. Woopsy.

Lord, a whole month without a rest day

Easing up a bit on my longer weekend rides as previously I've been trying to push the average & notional powers higher over 3 to 4 hours but with reasonably intense rides/efforts in the week I found myself getting in to a bit of a hole. I still get two rest days in during the week but tend to be riding Tuesday and then Thursday through to Sunday with varying lengths & intensities and also try to walk a fair bit too along side being active around the house.

 

[SoliD]

16th April - 15th May is probably longest with no rest days. With my commute, I just soft pedal in out on days when I need a bit of relaxation.

 

[budge1972]

Damn it was hot out today! anyone got any tips to stay that little bit cooler?
i froze my 2nd bottle which helped a bit and an ice cream at the cafe was nice
https://www.strava.com/activities/1006496397

 

[FrenchTart]

Damn it was hot out today! anyone got any tips to stay that little bit cooler?
i froze my 2nd bottle which helped a bit and an ice cream at the cafe was nice
https://www.strava.com/activities/1006496397

Cycle faster?

 

[BennyC]

Damn it was hot out today! anyone got any tips to stay that little bit cooler?
i froze my 2nd bottle which helped a bit and an ice cream at the cafe was nice
https://www.strava.com/activities/1006496397

Breathe more

Loosen your helmet straps slightly, wear shorter thinner socks

 

[budge1972]

Tried that didnt help
Socks yes ..must get some thin ones soon.Thanks

 

[Jonny ///M]

Managed a nice long ride yesterday with a guy who uses the shop. I didn't manage the sun cream though absolutely destroyed my arms and legs.

https://www.strava.com/activities/1005234484/overview

Happy with the ride and how strong I felt even at the end.

Finally got my free tyres I was promised too

Spoiler: Don't click this if you are of a delicate disposition

 

[budge1972]

And I thought my arms were bad it's scary how quickly it can happen and you just don't notice until its too late. Cracking ride there btw

 

[Bear]

Blimey I know you Scots are allergic to sunlight but I've never seen the like before. Sunburn yes but blistering like that never, hope it gets better soon

 

[merlin]

The **** is that???!!!

 

[SoliD]

Eugh that's nasty jonny. I've had it before when I was younger once when I fell asleep on a sunbed in tenerife.soon learn from that.

Great day in the saddle today. 27 miles this morning before work. Was feeling the heat even at that time. Forgot to take my shower gel in with me when I got to work!

Then a nice 43 this afternoon making a 70 mile day. Not gonna have as much time as I'd like this weekend due to other plans so making the most of the weather whilst I can. Not ridden the Ridley last few weeks. I always forgot how nicely it rolls.

 

[BennyC]

Tried that didnt help
Socks yes ..must get some thin ones soon.Thanks

Ride in the shade

Sometimes you just need to open that jersey up as well.

 

[Indigo]

Lovely ride to work this morning and managed a PB in moving time too which I was pleased with . Heart started racing though when a taxi driver at my side decides to pull in rather swiftly without indicating.

 

[Vonhelmet]

Blimey. I spent a bit over 5 hours riding yesterday with no suncream and I'm a tiny bit burnt but mostly just picking up a bit of a tan. That's nasty.

 

[Jonny ///M]

Yeah, I seem to react quite badly to the sun. Yesterday was like super high UV too I was told.