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[Toolish]

Yep, new bike. Pretty sure it was a 3 corner jack, very distinct hole in the tube and on the outside so not a spoke prick or anything.

[Toolish]

Anyone else out there riding still. I put in 45km yesterday which took 1:40. Need to work out a proper riding program. Running I have a program set up where I know what distance I am doing etc. Riding tends to be more along the lines of "I feel like a ride today" so I head off.

Have had 3 more flats since my initial one... definitely going to have to get a hand pump, mrs is sick of driving out to pick me up!

[Bruce]

Having grown up riding my bike around Mildura I can tell there are bloody caltrops everywhere! I used to have the thornproof inner tubes filled with that goo stuff that helps self-repair and even then I would still get a few flats.

[Fishman Dan]

Anyone else out there riding still. I put in 45km yesterday which took 1:40. Need to work out a proper riding program. Running I have a program set up where I know what distance I am doing etc. Riding tends to be more along the lines of "I feel like a ride today" so I head off.

Have had 3 more flats since my initial one... definitely going to have to get a hand pump, mrs is sick of driving out to pick me up!

Sadly not. I'm still finding myself doing "other things". I need to get back on the bike, no questions asked. Had a horror weekend 2 weeks ago with the little one and a temperature, and I was on-duty last weekend for babysitting last Saturday with the missus having other arrangements. Sunday we chilled out and played properly for the first time in yonks.

[goughy]

An easy 35k with 3 intervals and a coffee (cup of tea anyway) for me on Sunday. Sunday's is my riding day. We still do some with the Sat tri training, but mid week it's the exercise bike for me!

[goughy]

It was a sad day for me yesterday when I came to the realisation that if I could get enough money for my golf clubs I'd sell them and own one of these instead!!
http://www.cervelo.com/bikes.aspx?bike=P12009

[henno]

Bike ho.

[Virgal_Tracy]

It was a sad day for me yesterday when I came to the realisation that if I could get enough money for my golf clubs I'd sell them and own one of these instead!!
http://www.cervelo.com/bikes.aspx?bike=P12009

The P3 has always been on my wish list.

[Toolish]

Goughy...what sort of speed are you averaging on the roady?

I would feel really self conscious riding a better bike than my current one because I just aren't quick enough.

Also, a little bit excited, on Wednesday I went for my first ride since destroying my ankle a couple of weeks back and I pulled up well so riding will be full steam ahead again.

[burger]

I too have just got on the bike . . . .

Cell MTX-2 http://www.cellbikes.com.au/p_92_CEL...NO_DEORE_GEARS

Been out a couple of times and have found that my local hills are a lot ****ing steeper than they seem on the bus!

Legs been OK, aerobic capacity godawful!

Also planning to do some nice flat Meadowbank to Homebush rides to raise the cycling experience and bring back those memories from 20+ years ago when we used to ride to Brooklyn to go fishing.

Likely to end up joining BikeNorth if only for the insurance side of it.

stu.

[goughy]

Goughy...what sort of speed are you averaging on the roady?

I would feel really self conscious riding a better bike than my current one because I just aren't quick enough.

Also, a little bit excited, on Wednesday I went for my first ride since destroying my ankle a couple of weeks back and I pulled up well so riding will be full steam ahead again.

No where near fast enough!! But I ride fairly hilly areas where one minute you're doing 55k and the next it's 20k. But the idea of the tri bike is more than about speed! The position you get on tri bikes assists you in the run in a couple of ways. Firstly when you rest in the proper position on your forearms etc you are supporting your upper from on your skeleton whereis on a roadie you are using your muscular frame which uses more energy and is less comfortable starting on the run.

Also the extreme forward seat position forces you to use less of your quads on the ride which helps also on the run. Cyclists tend to be hindered in their running by the size of their quad muscles. They actually restrict the running motion.

Since tri's are what I'll mostly do I figure get the right bike. But I've found so far that that model bike isn't brought into Australia. So maybe I'll look for a second hand bike. There'll be tons int he sub 3k range but I feel with tri bikes you need to know the bikes history, as sometimes they aren't treated right!

[Toolish]

Went for my first proper ride in 3 weeks last night. Went for an hour and did about 30km. By the end I was running out of daylight so lights are now fitted to the rig, no excuse not to get out there!

[Toolish]

Riding has been full steam ahead, although the mrs thinks I have lost it.

Last night it was raining but I really wanted to go for a ride, 5km in the rain stopped so that was nice but riding in the wet in the dark is an experience. 30km later my bike is filthy and will be getting a loving clean down on the weekend.

Keep finding things I want to buy though. I am sorted with a floor pump and a hand pump. Bought a pair of knicks a couple of weeks ago which was a good investment. Now thinking either some tights for the cold mornings (riding and running) or some bike shoes....oh, and a chain cleaner....cycling is as bad as golf for spending money!

[Grunt]

A good option is the legging add ons to knicks. They are good for the early morning rides as you warm up you cam take them off and slip them into the pocket at the back of the bike top. I have sleeves and leggings, really good!

[goughy]

My arm and leggings just arrived today!! On the really cold windy days they will be going over the long compression wear which is under my riding gear. Maybe need to add a vest for the chest too!

[Grunt]

get a winter weight bike shirt Goughy. I have a couple that are of heavier weight material.

[Toolish]

A good option is the legging add ons to knicks. They are good for the early morning rides as you warm up you cam take them off and slip them into the pocket at the back of the bike top. I have sleeves and leggings, really good!

Was thinking about that, but I need something for morning running as well so I recon Skins or 2XU type thermal tights might be the go...shorts over the top when running of course!

Will be looking at arm warmers for sure though.

[goughy]

I've had the Slazenger long compression pants since last year for running in. And I use them on the bike too. But on the cold cold days I'll be wearing them (as well as the long sleeve top) under my cycling stuff with the arm and leg warmers over the top!! Would have been worth it on our ride last week!

[Toolish]

Bump...

Goughy, just in case you are searching this thread might be requiring some posts from you in the near future...

Good luck!

[AndyP]

Haha, busted!!

[goughy]

Yeah, the riding thread has died a bit! I'm just used to posting in the run thread! And are you suggesting I need to bring something up here?? Something you read somewhere else??

[Toolish]

Just thought you may be looking at some longer rides soon...

BTW...bought a mag trainer today, have not set it up yet, but I am excited to see how it goes! Pretty basic model but at least I don't have to take on trucks in the wet and dark anymore!

[goughy]

I pretty much haven't used mine, although I do go to a spin session with my trainer on Tuesday mornings. I've got my hands on some of the spinervals sessions and plan to use them soon. But don't have much room in the house to set up the trainer. I do have an exercise bike as well. I seriously need to get my rides up to the 60 to 80k mark. And also sitting on the mag trainer pumping out a consistent cadence.

Do you have a bike computer with cadence? I find the cadence invaluable on the trainer!

[Toolish]

I pretty much haven't used mine, although I do go to a spin session with my trainer on Tuesday mornings. I've got my hands on some of the spinervals sessions and plan to use them soon. But don't have much room in the house to set up the trainer. I do have an exercise bike as well. I seriously need to get my rides up to the 60 to 80k mark. And also sitting on the mag trainer pumping out a consistent cadence.

Do you have a bike computer with cadence? I find the cadence invaluable on the trainer!

No cadence here....on my to do list...along with about $5000 worth of other stuff!

[goughy]

Do you have a computer on your bike? Mine came with one when I bought it, and the cadence kit for it was only 20bucks more.