The Cyclists/ebikers

Discussion in 'Other Bikes' started by DucatiScud, Apr 7, 2020.

  1. 60 miler today...Getting 'em in...:punch:
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    #4101 Nelson, Sep 28, 2024
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  2. I had the most horrendous cramp in my left hamstring on the way home. Fook me it hurt!
    Not had it on the bike before. :astonished:
    Are cake cramps a thing...?
     
    #4102 Nelson, Sep 28, 2024
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  3. No pain no gain:)

    If it ain’t hurting you’re not trying:)

    Went out for a short 2hour ride, picture of an old canal now being reclaimed by nature. I believe it’s part of the old Hatherton extension which eventually links up further down to the Essington and Wyrley canal. It’s cut just beyond this point by the M6 near to junction 12.

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  4. Lots of canal refurbing going on in these parts.
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    #4104 Nelson, Sep 29, 2024
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  5. Today’s cycling top tip.
    If you do fall off , don’t do it with a 1 litre tub of Greek yoghurt in yr backpack .Messy :confused:
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  6. Panniers ;)
     
  7. The canal in the picture won’t ever be reclaimed it’s a dead end.
    Think it ‘a unlikely the aqueduct installed above the M6 Toll will ever be connected to a canal. A White Elephant I guess, money and effort could be put to better use on the canal network IMO.
     
  8. Great place to stop for a coffee …

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  9. check for varicose veins on that leg, and particularly if you compare them with the right leg and you see more on the left then this will certainly contribute. they can be in several locations, mine much worse on the right and need treating ideally as results in cramp that you cannot turn off by stretching. possibly many comments by me on this over the last few years.
     
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  10. This is the bridge from where I took the pic.
    https://www.cotswoldcanals.net/weymoor-bridge
    https://www.cotswoldcanals.net/latton-basin

    I've posted a few pics of this unusual (round) lock keepers cottage before.
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    These projects take a long time to complete as they depend on grants, donations and the like.
    I grew up close to the K&A, I saw that go from a derelict ditch to what it is now. I'm sure you know there's some nice cycling to be had along the canal network.
     
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  11. Yup! Sherborne village shop
     
  12. I sat and had my sarnie at the war memorial opposite a few weeks ago (coming from Windrush). Before conquering the cat 4 hill on the way out on my hybrid bike...That stung...:astonished:
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  13. You definitely have my sympathy, it’s something ive suffered with in the past. Soluble magnesium, lots of during and post ride electrolytes, seem to have reduced the amount of times I have had it this year.
     
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  14. Spent the last few days thinking about a LEJOG in 2026. Lots of questions and thoughts, supported, unsupported, 15 days or more.

    If unsupported, how to dry cycling short chamois in time without using a tumble drier.

    Do I get a new bike, current bike has 8,000 miles, will have probably over 12,000 maybe more by then.
     
  15. roll them tightly in a towel..if glamping wash em in the shower with you then roll your whole kit very tightly in a towel
     
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  16. You most defo' need a new bike...:D
    Seriously, if it was me i'd give my existing bike a good service before going. Inspect and replace if needed, brake pads, chain, cassette, chain rings etc. Fit quality puncture resistant tyres.
    Take tools, spare chain link, tubes and brake pads. They'll be plenty of bike shops on route if you need anything else. Go for it...:upyeah:
    Once/if my issues are resolved I hope to be doing a bit more of this type of thing.
     
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  17. Long sleeves and sexy tights for yesterday’s 50miler.
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  18. Just the 20 this morning, very pleasant chat with my mate and a stop for a coffee.

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  19. Top tip for keeping yr water bottles fresh and mould free.
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