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| Bushwackers |
Posted on 28-06-2013 16:00
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rjc_43 wrote:
Now someone gave me kudos for a ride this week... own up, who was it? 
I'm pretty sure it tells you who it was.
For all of you using the phone app, please make sure you end the workout before you jump in your car with your phone in your pocket, or you'll steal other peoples KoMs. I've had to flag so many rides because of this
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| rjc_43 |
Posted on 28-06-2013 17:44
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No shit. Apart from you all walk around with names like Bushwackers. |
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| Bushwackers |
Posted on 28-06-2013 18:40
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rjc_43 wrote:
No shit. Apart from you all walk around with names like Bushwackers.
Oh right.
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| wogsrus |
Posted on 29-06-2013 09:34
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Did 50k yesterday, and backed it up today with another 55k in the rain. Today though, was far more fun that yesterday.
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| wackojackohighcliffe |
Posted on 29-06-2013 11:22
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Out on holiday in Italy at the moment and starting to get the miles in. Right on the edge of the mountains in the Veneto and it is incredibly beautiful. Lots of climbing to be done  |
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| Aquarius |
Posted on 01-07-2013 22:12
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Since I got injured while running (adductor tendinitis + strained groin), I found time to ride my bike again, as that doesn't really hurt.
I've registered a couple of rides on Strava, and been exploring segments near my place or my parents'. It seems most best times on the climb are owned either by Bideau or Bescond (neo-pro with Cofidis) next to my parents, whereas good amateurs own them around here. No KOM yet then, only a couple of second places. I'll work that out. 
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| wogsrus |
Posted on 03-07-2013 08:39
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https://app.strava...s/64384942
https://app.strava...s/64385892
Todays ride. Sneaky 600m of climbing. Never done that before. Pumped. |
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| Strydz |
Posted on 03-07-2013 09:01
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Well done matey! I have found climbing pretty addictive, managed something like 20,000 metres in the last 16 days myself which has been a blast. Did a climb yesterday over 22 k's in length of which 18 k's of it were on gravel/dirt roads.
Hells 500 Crew and 6 x Everester
Don Rd Launching Place
Melbourne Hill Rd Warrandyte
Colby Drive Belgrave South
William Rd The Patch
David Hill Rd Monbulk
Lakeside Drive Emerald
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| wogsrus |
Posted on 03-07-2013 12:07
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Strydz wrote:
Well done matey! I have found climbing pretty addictive, managed something like 20,000 metres in the last 16 days myself which has been a blast. Did a climb yesterday over 22 k's in length of which 18 k's of it were on gravel/dirt roads. Think l saw that. Impressive stuff.
I just really need a new bike. Cant keep hauling 17kg of rusted shite up decent hills. Though, the descending is pretty fun, and also quite scary at time. Speed wobbles! |
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| ianrussell |
Posted on 03-07-2013 12:33
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I need some bike locking tips. Here goes, apologies if this makes little sense!?
The place where I live has some typically impractical vertical bike racks with holes about a metre off the ground to lock your bike to. The (flawed) idea seems to be to stand your bike upright, wheels against the rack and lock through a wheel...the frame is too far from the rack for a normal D lock to reach.
So previously I got round this by positioning the bike across racks and locking through the rear wheel and frame and using an extension for the front wheel. Unfortunately it seems lots more cyclists have moved in and now I'm forced to use the rack properly to fit the bike in the room.
Any inventive ideas on how I can do this more securely than using the D lock through a wheel (rubbish) then relying on merely a cable extension for the frame and other wheel? If the bike were worth more than £50 I would go for a sturdy chain lock or some such that would reach from rack to bike frame but given the depreciated value of the bike it's just not worth it.
Hmmm...so it's a lot easier to see what I mean than type it then but if anyone can understand the above then suggestions appreciated.
Edited by ianrussell on 03-07-2013 12:46
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| TheManxMissile |
Posted on 03-07-2013 12:56
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If you;re bike is worth £50 you should be spending about £16-17 on locks. If a D-lock does not fit then i would recommend getting a new lock.
I have started using a chain. Just a normal piece of thick chain, about 1 meter long. I can happily wrap it around pretty much anything and get it through wheel and frame. Top it off with either 1 big lock or i use 3 small-medium padlocks.
Total cost is about £15-20 (can't remember) is easily transportable (wrap it around my waist) and is a major deterrent, especially with multiple locks
You can also get some okay cable locks which will reach farther. If you want to stick with the D lock there is not much you'll be able to do. You could turn the bike round and lock across the top-tube. But if the bike is £50 i wouldn't stress
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| ianrussell |
Posted on 03-07-2013 13:06
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Some good options thanks
Will try to flip the bike the other way up when I get back...if it's still there...mind you probably helps that there's a completely unanchored Giant in there that's probably worth 3 times as much 
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| VoetsT |
Posted on 03-07-2013 14:47
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I'm looking for a GPS and I found this device:
https://www.rosebikes.com/article/teas...aid:680112
It has everything I want but I think IPX5 isn't good enough 
Does anybody have experience with it (especially in the rain)?
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 03-07-2013 17:23
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Sorry to say but I advice against it. What you need for your bike is a mountain bike GPS. Super strong and dependable under all conditions |
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| npass43 |
Posted on 03-07-2013 22:09
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A few months I posted on here how I was preparing for my first event ride(29 miles) after only being back on a bike for a couple weeks. Well, a couple months later, I have now completed my first metric century ride. It took me a little over 4 and a half hours (I'm not a speedster yet) and it had 3 cat. 5 climbs on the route. I felt pretty proud of myself that I was able to complete the ride (63.3 miles total) even though I hit the wall with about 3 or 4 miles to go. I've also joined a group ride on one of my days off from work. They wore me out. I lost the pace after about 20 of 40 miles, but after only 2 days to recover from a metric century, I still feel like I am making strides towards becoming a better cyclist. They told me that even though I lost the group to not be discouraged. It takes time to build up and maintain that speed for longer periods of time. All I know is that I feel stronger every day, and I cannot wait until I can get better, and finally start working on climbing. |
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| ianrussell |
Posted on 03-07-2013 23:09
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Congrats npass!
Also thanks again to ManxMissile for taking the time to read my tedious post and for the lock tips above - I managed to find a way to just get the D lock round the frame again so I'm happy that my cheap but sentimentally attached bike is somewhat safer now. |
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| TheManxMissile |
Posted on 03-07-2013 23:18
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@npass - Great stuff!
@ian - I am becoming a specialist on locks. Had several bikes nicked over time and make it my business to avoid it happening to others. I go around Campus advising cyclists about proper security.
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| sutty68 |
Posted on 03-07-2013 23:22
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TheManxMissile wrote:
@npass - Great stuff!
@ian - I am becoming a specialist on locks. Had several bikes nicked over time and make it my business to avoid it happening to others. I go around Campus advising cyclists about proper security.
A similar scenario was happening to my friend years ago, he had three bikes stolen in two months so rigged up a device connected to a car battery in his garage and it gave any would be thief a short burst of 50 volts, needless to say he had no more bikes stolen |
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| ianrussell |
Posted on 03-07-2013 23:24
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TheManxMissile wrote:
@npass - Great stuff!
@ian - I am becoming a specialist on locks. Had several bikes nicked over time and make it my business to avoid it happening to others. I go around Campus advising cyclists about proper security.
Yes it's amazing how many £1000+ bikes I see with sub £30 locks on them or worse still are just locked up totally inadequately. Ten percent of the value of the bike is a good rule of thumb, especially as the lock will probably last you longer than the bike. |
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| TheManxMissile |
Posted on 03-07-2013 23:27
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Well thats extreme, and bordering on illegal I wouldn't recommend that personally. What does work well is attaching a "sound" lock. Simply means that if the lock is cut/broken then it makes a 120 decibel noise. Many electrical shops use similar locks, but you can build your own for a couple of quid.
And a fun one is to hide your lock. Use a small high strength cable and loop it round the front or rear tyre. Hide the cable under leaves or rubbish. Confuses the fuck out of people when they can't get it away, and after 1 failed attempt people move on quickly.
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