They don't even pay road tax Joe. **Off topic thread**

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Oh for fúck sake :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

Unknown Soldier

gadetra wrote: »

Oh for fúck sake :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

NeedMoreGears

My Edge 500 seems to be going through battery life much more quickly than it used to. It also discharges in a day or two when turned off. Any ideas?

Ta

Nmg

Dipsomaniac

Saw someone cycling down the hard shoulder of the M8 today on their mountain bike. Had a luminous yellow jacket on so I'm sure that makes it much safer

dastardly00

I was in my parent's house over the weekend, and I was dumping out old books and magazines in my bedroom. I found this :pac:

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New collarbone! Got a look at some x-rays today. Joint flush of elbow has gone well, it's turning out more bothery than the collarbone having to dress it everyday!

rollingscone

gadetra wrote: »

New collarbone! Got a look at some x-rays today. Joint flush of elbow has gone well, it's turning out more bothery than the collarbone having to dress it everyday!

Amy Winehouse - Rehab: http://youtu.be/KUmZp8pR1uc

Darkglasses

Good article here by Caley Fretz on Jensie's hour record attempt. He sounds pretty convinced (as am I now) that it's a bit of a sure thing.

http://velonews.competitor.com/2014/09/news/answered-11-questions-jens-voigts-hour-record-attempt_345973

For the millionth time here I'll show my ignorance, but surely with the strength of power meters and whatnot his team would have a very solid idea of how fast he can go? With access to all that data, would Trek and his team be doing such a big publicity push if they thought he wasn't going to beat it?

Darkglasses

Cadel Evans is retiring after the Tour Down Under

Lusk_Doyle

gadetra wrote: »

New collarbone! Got a look at some x-rays today. Joint flush of elbow has gone well, it's turning out more bothery than the collarbone having to dress it everyday!

Is that a tracking device further up the shoulder on its own?

rollingscone

It was all going so well...my early morning cycle plan was expanding to getting up at 0600 to do the viewpoint lap to be home by 07:30 in order to get ready for work.

Yesterday the other half asked me not to get up early because it was the first day of her new job and she wanted a solid sleep. Fair enough. Grumble grumble no endorphin boost before work.

Mental day in work. I learned that my predecessor just went out for a smoke one day and never came back.

Thinking I'll get in a spin after work. Get a bunch of messages from second job. When I get home Mrs Scone (really not a fair or accurate name for my sitcom protagonist level improbably attractive spouse ) was full of beans telling me about the first day.

Fair enough I'll get up early and get the loop in. Bike and gear out ready to go. Into bed ready to sleep. After ten minutes asleep wake up with a start.

Insomnia. No sleep, no cycle.

Hilaaaaaaaarious

slap/dash

I guess it's not allowed to say that the Columbia team outfits exemplify misogyny!? If a poster gets a post deleted they should at least get some explanation in pm.

seany15

slap/dash wrote: »

I guess it's not allowed to say that the Columbia team outfits exemplify misogyny!? If a poster gets a post deleted they should at least get some explanation in pm.

Posts moved to seperate thread

slap/dash

In fact a few posts about it are now gone. What the actual fcuk?

slap/dash

seany15 wrote: »

Posts moved to seperate thread

Ok just looked weird

laraghrider

Had a rather strange encounter with another cyclist on the grand canal yeterday on my way home. So here goes. I'm cycling along happily enough along the canal heading toward harrolds cross. I see the lights at the rathmines junction changing so stop pedaling and cruise to a stop. This other lad in full club gear (i'll not name the club to save face for the rest of them) pulls up beside me and says: "i won that one!" I'll admit it took me a little bit to take in what he said and when I asked "what?" the lights were about to change and off he bounds in full sprint fashion as if launching a breakaway!!!

Anyone else had any mad random encounter like that?

Hunterbiker

laraghrider wrote: »

Had a rather strange encounter with another cyclist on the grand canal yeterday on my way home. So here goes. I'm cycling along happily enough along the canal heading toward harrolds cross. I see the lights at the rathmines junction changing so stop pedaling and cruise to a stop. This other lad in full club gear (i'll not name the club to save face for the rest of them) pulls up beside me and says: "i won that one!" I'll admit it took me a little bit to take in what he said and when I asked "what?" the lights were about to change and off he bounds in full sprint fashion as if launching a breakaway!!!

Anyone else had any mad random encounter like that?

Was it possible he said it with a sense of iront / tongue in cheek / self micky tak8ng kind of way?

I'll admit there are some bellends about but the speed freaks I've met are a bit aloof / silent types...

laraghrider

Hunterbiker wrote: »

Was it possible he said it with a sense of iront / tongue in cheek / self micky tak8ng kind of way?

I'll admit there are some bellends about but the speed freaks I've met are a bit aloof / silent types...

I was thinking that after it. Was he having a laugh or something but his tone and the look on his face kinda gave a dead serious impression.

daragh_

I've had guys draft me all the way down the Canal on the same stretch and then jump through the lights to ensure a 'win'.

I'm planning a custom jersey that says' relax the head, just going home' on the back.

ThisRegard

daragh_ wrote: »

I'm planning a custom jersey that says' relax the head, just going home' on the back.

"Relax the cacks, just going back to me gaff" has a better ring to it, should bring in more sales too.

Darkglasses

slap/dash wrote: »

In fact a few posts about it are now gone. What the actual fcuk?

Apologies for not leaving a note here saying where I'd moved the posts, but please pm us - we don't bite!

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Lusk_Doyle wrote: »

Is that a tracking device further up the shoulder on its own?

Fully integrated GPS :cool:

Zyzz

Drafted this lad all the way down the canal yesterday, but had the legs at the bunch sprint to beat him and take the win! What a loser right?

ednwireland

you can pair ant+ devices with a galaxy s5 never knew that

seany15

Been in France less than four hours. Can only come to the conclusion that cyclists and motorists cannot coexist in this habitat. Only solution is eradication. Absolutely bonkers, the whole lot of them..

magicbastarder

seany15 wrote: »

Only solution is eradication. Absolutely bonkers, the whole lot of them..

french people?

Iwannahurl

Helmetophilia and cyclophobia on Joe Duffy today.

Unfortunately I can't find the helmet thread to post there.

See links on right-hand side of this webpage: http://www.rte.ie/radio1/liveline/

codrulz

Cycling hear is back next Thursday the 25th in also,
Bike repair stand and a lot of nice stuff up for grabs!
http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/product-news/aldi-cycling-specialbuys-back-september-133612

Pinch Flat

Iwannahurl wrote: »

Helmetophilia and cyclophobia on Joe Duffy today.

Unfortunately I can't find the helmet thread to post there.

See links on right-hand side of this webpage: http://www.rte.ie/radio1/liveline/

Looking forward to their next dial in on the 30% of people that are killed or seriously injured from car accidents as a result of head injuries."dey shud all be wearin' helmets joe"

magicbastarder

what's the general rule of thumb about how recently you should have eaten before going cycling?
i'm just back from a 20k spin, mainly around the airport, and i hadn't eaten in 4 hours before heading out. felt like i was at 85% capacity for the run, or else the wind was just constantly in my face. might that be down to not having eaten recently enough?

Inquitus

magicbastarder wrote: »

what's the general rule of thumb about how recently you should have eaten before going cycling?
i'm just back from a 20k spin, mainly around the airport, and i hadn't eaten in 4 hours before heading out. felt like i was at 85% capacity for the run, or else the wind was just constantly in my face. might that be down to not having eaten recently enough?

Personally I find the drop off due to running out of glycogen to be pretty severe when it occurs, far less than 85%.

magicbastarder

yeah, i did once hit the wall myself; about 10 or 12 years ago; went out for an hour, and just kept going. only water with me; hit the wall about two and a half hours in, was fairly instantaneous.

seany15

magicbastarder wrote: »

french people?

Only the ones who drive/cycle around Paris. Had thought about renting a fatbike for a couple of hours to see the city on Thurs, but having seen the craziness on the roads this evening I will park that one for now!!

Lumen

Inquitus wrote: »

Personally I find the drop off due to running out of glycogen to be pretty severe when it occurs, far less than 85%.

You don't get glycogen depleted by sitting around for a few hours after eating. It takes effort.

magicbastarder

i certainly didn't think that was the issue. was just wondering if there is a link between having eaten recently and being able to pound out a few extra watts.

petethedrummer

magicbastarder wrote: »

what's the general rule of thumb about how recently you should have eaten before going cycling?
i'm just back from a 20k spin, mainly around the airport, and i hadn't eaten in 4 hours before heading out. felt like i was at 85% capacity for the run, or else the wind was just constantly in my face. might that be down to not having eaten recently enough?

On Sunday, my housemate went on a 20 mile run after an 18 hour fast*. It's very individual.

(*no, he's not on a high fat or paleo diet.)

magicbastarder

was that deliberate, or just happenstance?

petethedrummer

magicbastarder wrote: »

was that deliberate, or just happenstance?

Deliberate. Most of his marathon training is done in the morning fasted. He did this run in the afternoon. It's easier done in the morning after a good sleep. He looks on course to break 3 hours in his first attempt.

Zyzz

Spun out a 53x12 drafting a truck at 70km/h today. That 11 is calling me.

Lumen

Zyzz wrote: »

Spun out a 53x12 drafting a truck at 70km/h today. That 11 is calling me.

...from beyond the grave.

Zyzz

Lumen wrote: »

...from beyond the grave.

I see what you did there.

rollingscone

Got my sciroccos and new tyres Yaaaaaay...realise I only have one spare tube with a long valve stem. Booooo.

Got my Carbon Forks yaaaaaaaay....realise unlike my alu fork the headset is not integrated....boooooo.

manafana

on diet and food, if you keep your heart rate levels out of the higher reaches of your max then you shouldnt eat into anything but small bit of your sugars and burn fat, being honest a banana or bit of fruit at start or during spin does trick for me.

morning spins before breakfast of 5-10km are great fat burner and really wake you up for day.

ford2600

manafana wrote: »

on diet and food, if you keep your heart rate levels out of the higher reaches of your max then you shouldnt eat into anything but small bit of your sugars and burn fat, being honest a banana or bit of fruit at start or during spin does trick for me.

morning spins before breakfast of 5-10km are great fat burner and really wake you up for day.

As petethedrummer said it's very individual.

At any distance around 100km I feel better in a fasted state. First thing in morning seems to work best.

simonrooneyzaga

Did my longest / most climb filled cycle to date on Sunday. Yesterday and today I have felt awful with a head cold coming on, can't get out of bed today. Has the exertion from the cycle made me more prone to infection or just worn me down to this level all on its own?

Kav0777

petethedrummer wrote: »

He looks on course to break 3 hours in his first attempt.

I hate people like that ..... show offs


Jealousy is a terrible thing

petethedrummer

Kav0777 wrote: »

I hate people like that ..... show offs


Jealousy is a terrible thing

He just bought a road bike. I am afraid to invite him cycling.

rollingscone

simonrooneyzaga wrote: »

Did my longest / most climb filled cycle to date on Sunday. Yesterday and today I have felt awful with a head cold coming on, can't get out of bed today. Has the exertion from the cycle made me more prone to infection or just worn me down to this level all on its own?

Or total coincidence. Plenty of lazy puds have a bad cold at the moment. It's going around.

When I had severe pneumonia a few years back my wife was super keen to blame it on cycling.

Turns out it was viral and probably caught from some filthy pedestrian/motorist type, not on the bike.

ednwireland

6 weeks off the bike and counting (might sneak back on the turbo trainer this weekend)

magicbastarder

rollingscone wrote: »

Or total coincidence. Plenty of lazy puds have a bad cold at the moment. It's going around.

When I had severe pneumonia a few years back my wife was super keen to blame it on cycling.

Turns out it was viral and probably caught from some filthy pedestrian/motorist type, not on the bike.

had you recently used someone else's bike? maybe you caught it off their saddle.