Cycling

[lifetime fan]

Just done first dummy run to see how like it’s going to take me.

 

Found a shorter route than the app was telling me but I’m fucked! Like dead fucked.

 

 

[Rick Sanchez C-137]

Well, you've already shaved off 15 miles a day (wasn't it originally a 35 mile round trip?)

 

And that's not bad going to be honest. Better than expected for a first run. Eat some decent nutrition, rest, and go again. Your improvements will surprise you.

[Rick Sanchez C-137]

Are you cycling the return leg today?

[cloggypop]

That's a much more reasonable distance to do. Give yourself an hour and you'll start enjoying it.

[lifetime fan]

Are you cycling the return leg today?

Am I fuck! I’m getting the train back.

[lifetime fan]

Well, you've already shaved off 15 miles a day (wasn't it originally a 35 mile round trip?)

 

And that's not bad going to be honest. Better than expected for a first run. Eat some decent nutrition, rest, and go again. Your improvements will surprise you.

 

The rest bit is where I’ll struggle, and doing a days work on top of the cycling.

 

Nutrition wise - what do you recommend? Carbs and bananas?

[lifetime fan]

Are you cycling the return leg today?

 

The return leg is a bastard.

 

Might get the train down and try it on the weekend.

[Rick Sanchez C-137]

Nothing specific, but if you're taxing your body in ways it hasn't been taxed in a while and wanting it to recover, it's more likely to play ball if you feed it what I needs. Just try to eat some balanced meals. Some carbs, proteins, some fruits or veggies etc.

 

What is the job, btw? Will you be on your feet all day?

 

I have a desk job and I worked better after cycling in and getting a shower at work. I was wide awake and ready to go. I did have a slump about 2/3pm though.

[lifetime fan]

Yeah I’ll be on my feet all day and it’s a physical job.

[Rick Sanchez C-137]

Bring a big lunch then!

[Lee909]

Did you consider a moped if the Cycling is going to be to much

Would still have been cheap to run

[Heggemony]

I've got a 10 year old Claude Butler mountain bike I got for about £300 thanks to a mate who used to work for Sefton Council, some get fit scheme or something.

 

Can anyone advise whether getting different tyres is worth the hassle? Not too many mountains in my neck of the woods, mostly country lanes and stuff, maybe the odd dirt track.

 

Don't want to spend out unless it's worth it.

[Dougie Do'ins]

I've got a 10 year old Claude Butler mountain bike I got for about £300 thanks to a mate who used to work for Sefton Council, some get fit scheme or something.

 

Can anyone advise whether getting different tyres is worth the hassle? Not too many mountains in my neck of the woods, mostly country lanes and stuff, maybe the odd dirt track.

 

Don't want to spend out unless it's worth it.

What kind of tyres has it got on and what condition are they in ? Aren't mountain bike tyres usually more durable than a road/hybrid bike?

[Heggemony]

What kind of tyres has it got on and what condition are they in ? Aren't mountain bike tyres usually more durable than a road/hybrid bike?

Not an expert but I assume they're the original mountain bike style.

 

I've ridden on roads and they seem OK to me but the office where I used to work had a bike nerd who told me the drag must affect my performance.

[Dougie Do'ins]

Not an expert but I assume they're the original mountain bike style.

 

I've ridden on roads and they seem OK to me but the office where I used to work had a bike nerd who told me the drag must affect my performance.

From memory of my first mountain bike, the tyres were on the chunky side with thick treads and I don't remember getting that many punctures. If your just using it for commuting on roads and bike paths, they should be ok. The ony way you'll find out is by using it. The biggest self help is to keep they tyres at full presure. For this you'll need a floor pump and not a conventional hand pump.

 

[Heggemony]

From memory of my first mountain bike, the tyres were on the chunky side with thick treads and I don't remember getting that many punctures. If your just using it for commuting on roads and bike paths, they should be ok. The ony way you'll find out is by using it. The biggest self help is to keep they tyres at full presure. For this you'll need a floor pump and not a conventional hand pump.

 

Thanks mate. I'll give it a swerve as I only use it every now and again and one day may actually go on that trip to somewhere mountainous.

 

I bought myself one of those cigarette lighter compressor pumps for about £10.00. Proper shrewd investment, it inflates car and bike tyres and f***balls too.

[lifetime fan]

Think I may have to invest on some real pedals and cleats if this is just one ride.

 

 

[stringvest]

Think I may have to invest on some real pedals and cleats if this is just one ride.

 

 

Is that a foot or a hand? Or something else growing out of your side? It’s definitely true what they say about you Bristolians

[lifetime fan]

Is that a foot or a hand? Or something else growing out of your side? It’s definitely true what they say about you Bristolians

 

Massive cocks.

 

Nah, that’s not true.

[Champ]

Think I may have to invest on some real pedals and cleats if this is just one ride.

Or a pair of shoes that fit

[Rick Sanchez C-137]

Why does your foot have an opposable thumb?

[Champ]

Not an expert but I assume they're the original mountain bike style.

I've ridden on roads and they seem OK to me but the office where I used to work had a bike nerd who told me the drag must affect my performance.

Was s/he not referring to the width of the tyres for riding on tarmac?

[manwiththestick]

I used to ride a mountain bike to work (32 mile round trip) and ran it on proper mountain tyres, used to drag like mad on the road, changed to slicks and knocked near 5 minutes off my journey on first run. Definitely feel the difference.

 

I now ride a carbon road bike to work and never looked back.

[Dougie Do'ins]

I'm fucking done in.

 

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/2714569430

[lifetime fan]

I'm fucking done in.

 

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/2714569430

 

Could you not get a taxi?