New to cycling - Page 52

GTpilot · 18-09-2014, 08:12 PM

I got pulled over for speeding a few months back. Was doing 61 in a 50 zone, on a back street riding to work one morning.

Copper let me off with a warning though. That was weird..I'd never really thought of it.

prydey · 18-09-2014, 08:35 PM

i realise the responsibility is up to the rider, but its always amused me that you can get done for speeding on a bike, but its not mandatory to have a speedo fitted to your bike.

if i get pulled over, i'll put my garmin in my pocket and claim ingnorance

DBourne · 19-09-2014, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by GUTLES

Rode through a Booze Bus last night & got breath tested, lol. Anyone else had this before?

Should have said, I'm not drunk, but I am pi55ed that you stuffed up my strava times!!!

blueoval · 19-09-2014, 10:23 AM

haha nice one.

Any of you guys do the Gran Fondo on the weekend?

I managed to complete the 110km course, 1800m of climbing in a very slow 21.3km average. Took quite a long time for me and the course was harder than I had expected. But the views were amazing. Being able to ride the GOR with zero traffic is a dream come true.

mcnews · 19-09-2014, 10:48 AM

I think I got that Strave Gran Fondo award for my trek from Varese into Switzerland around Lake Lugano and Lake Como the other week.

blueoval · 19-09-2014, 11:18 AM

haha. Probably Trev. You covered a lot of ground on that trip

Syndrome · 01-10-2014, 04:19 PM

2014 Around the Bay in a day is on 19th October.

mcnews · 05-10-2014, 09:20 AM

Mate of mine did it on his BMX last year.

GTpilot · 05-10-2014, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Syndrome

2014 Around the Bay in a day is on 19th October.

Who here is doing it?

I'm riding the 100k Sorrento to Melb, thats enough for me this time of year.

Syndrome · 05-10-2014, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by GTpilot

Who here is doing it?

I'm riding the 100k Sorrento to Melb, thats enough for me this time of year.

Not this year as not fit enough. Aim to do the half bay in 2015 once I get more fitness.

bArNsY · 05-10-2014, 11:10 AM

It is temping to to the ATB.
I am aiming to do Cadel's GOR Race early in the new year http://cadelevansgreatoceanroadrace.com.au/
Details of the event are not finalised but should be a great ride.

GTpilot · 05-10-2014, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by bArNsY

It is temping to to the ATB.
I am aiming to do Cadel's GOR Race early in the new year http://cadelevansgreatoceanroadrace.com.au/
Details of the event are not finalised but should be a great ride.

I'm keen on the Cadel GOR ride too. waiting (im)patiently for registration details.

GUTLES · 05-10-2014, 02:41 PM

I've lost alot of interest in doing the around the bay..

Signed up for a quiter local ride in early November. www.theslog.com.au

Anyone else doing this one?

GTpilot · 06-10-2014, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by GUTLES

I've lost alot of interest in doing the around the bay..

Signed up for a quiter local ride in early November. www.theslog.com.au

Anyone else doing this one?

Looks like an interesting event. Might look into that, however, I turn the big 4-0 the day before, so it a bit too early in the morning to be up, out of bed and on a bike.. :(

blueoval · 06-10-2014, 11:03 PM

I'm thinking of ATB in 2015. Try to aim for the full distance

GTpilot · 09-10-2014, 06:57 AM

Danny Macaskill - The Ridge

Had to share this guys, just awesome!

http://youtu.be/xQ_IQS3VKjA

prydey · 09-10-2014, 07:10 AM

obviously not afraid of heights! thats some serious skills.

@6:15, hows the fence jump. awesome.

RG · 09-10-2014, 08:38 AM

He's got some other cool vids up too, well worth a watch.

**GasoLane** · 09-10-2014, 09:23 AM

My favourite has always been 'The Way Home' .

blueoval · 09-10-2014, 10:15 AM

Yep this guy has serious skill. Love his videos.

Weather is warming up guys. If you have the time, you guys should post up your pics during your rides.

DBourne · 09-10-2014, 10:43 AM

Sure..

Me on a ride on the long weekend

Great day for a ride by SgtBourne, on Flickr

Last night's ride on the M7 track. Really well lit, which is nice.

Night ride on the M7. Washes away a crappy day at work by SgtBourne, on Flickr

A track bike that a mate has lent me. I'll get a front brake for it, then hopefully use it a bit, to learn how to get a better pedal, more power, and mainly just something different to have fun on.

First actual ride of the Fuji was a success! No stacks or issues, thank god.. by SgtBourne, on Flickr

GUTLES · 09-10-2014, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by blueoval

Yep this guy has serious skill. Love his videos.

Weather is warming up guys. If you have the time, you guys should post up your pics during your rides.

Yes theres finally some daylight for my weeknight rides. I got to see the red moon last night whilst on a ride.

Syndrome · 13-10-2014, 09:58 PM

What is better? To increase the distance with each ride or to keep the distance the same and increase the average speed?

**Captain Stubing** · 13-10-2014, 11:53 PM

I think a bit of both, Syndrome. You need to increase strength in the legs to be able to increase your average speed, and you can do that by increasing your distance to increase endurance, and working to increase your average speed to build strength.

A friend of mine has been pestering me to go for a ride with him, but he has a mountain bike, and I have a road bike. He has a fear of being knocked off the road he's unwilling to overcome.

So a few weeks ago, I thought I'd buy a cheapy mountain bike off Ebay to see what it was all about. There is a State Forest only 2-3 kms up the road from my place, with heaps of maintained MTB trails.

I ended up spending $150 on a clapped out Diamondback 29" with el-cheapo gearset. At least it has disc brakes! I replaced the crank bearings with a cartridge type, cleaned and oiled the moving bits and fitted Shimano MTB pedals.

I've had a few forays into the bush now, and, Geez, it's hard work! I'm not a gun road cyclist by any means, but I wasn't prepared to be gasping for breath after five minutes! The lack of traction at times, and riding over logs and rocks is something to get used to. And there are no flats to rest on - only climbs and descents.

Anyway, I figure if I can use the hills in the bush trails to build my leg strength and lung capacity, it'll help me with my road cycling (getting up hills and being able to maintain higher gears for longer).

I'll also see if I can use my cheap as chips mountain bike to keep up with my mate on his very expensive machine.

Here's a pic of the clunker, with the smooth, finely tuned machine...

I'll keep going with it... its starting to be fun... once I get my breath!

prydey · 14-10-2014, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Syndrome

What is better? To increase the distance with each ride or to keep the distance the same and increase the average speed?

when i first got into cycling about 2 years ago, i started out with a loop of the block (large block) at about 5km. i'd try to do 2 laps every day for a week and then gradually try to do 3 and so on. there were various points along the way that i could go to shorten or lengthen as i felt. after a few weeks i was getting up around the 15-20km mark for distance. i wasn't concerned with speed at all, just riding and keeping moving. it wasn't a flat loop so it was hard work (then). i would concentrate on riding and increasing the length of time you ride for, before concentrating on improving specific areas.

2 years on and i'm only just trying to pick the pace up on my rides. i find it easier to do this once you have built up a reasonable base level of fitness.

others who have been riding much longer may offer different advice.

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Originally Posted by swanny

it'll help me with my road cycling (getting up hills and being able to maintain higher gears for longer).

don't get too hung up on what gears you are in. just try to keep your cadence above 80 on the climbs. pushing a higher gear at a lower cadence may allow you to keep your heart rate down a bit, but your legs will wear out quicker.

oh, and well done for giving the offroad stuff a crack. its not for me. i'm not co ordinated enough for that stuff. i'd be knocking skin off every 5 min.

Syndrome · 14-10-2014, 05:48 PM

I have a mountain bike and mix it up with a few laps around the suburbs on public roads or on other days a lap around Lysterfield lake on mountain bike tracks. The later kills me more than riding on road.

GUTLES · 14-10-2014, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by blueoval

Weather is warming up guys. If you have the time, you guys should post up your pics during your rides.

RG · 20-10-2014, 10:54 PM

Bought a new (to me) bike today, it'll replace my Specialized Hardrock 29er as my everything bike.

2009 Giant Anthem X1, so much XC goodness. It's on its way down from the ACT, hopefully here in time for a weekend bash.

blueoval · 20-10-2014, 11:13 PM

Good to see you getting on board Russ!

DBourne · 23-10-2014, 04:18 PM

I take back what I said about not getting attacked by Magpies. On the last few rides I have copped it!! One of which was absolutely murderous! Hacked at my ear for a bit, then felt it's claws on my back. Insane.

Had my first crack at the velodrome, was absolutely unreal. Has me wanting to sign up for some racing in the summer season.