Genuine question - I’m a XC MTB rider. I ride 60-80 miles a week mainly off road. I usually do a big Summer challenge ; off road coast to coast of England or Wales kind of thing. I usually ride between 25-50 miles off road on a Sunday morning
I love the trails , the beauty of the countryside or mountains, the technical challenge and the ability of the bike to get me through most situations. There is always a bit of banter between our crowd and roadies, but I’d love to know why you ride on the road as opposed to off road
One last thing - in 17 years of MTB the scariest times I’ve had on a bike are without doubt when I’ve been on the road
It's faster and you don't have to find somewhere to do it.
Genuine question - I’m a XC MTB rider. I ride 60-80 miles a week mainly off road. I usually do a big Summer challenge ; off road coast to coast of England or Wales kind of thing. I usually ride between 25-50 miles off road on a Sunday morning
I love the trails , the beauty of the countryside or mountains, the technical challenge and the ability of the bike to get me through most situations. There is always a bit of banter between our crowd and roadies, but I’d love to know why you ride on the road as opposed to off road
One last thing - in 17 years of MTB the scariest times I’ve had on a bike are without doubt when I’ve been on the road
Mostly because I live in London
Also for me a road bike is a thing of beauty, MTB are clunky things designed to not smash up when you throw yourself down hills. I used to have a MTB and used it for cycling roads for a few years. When I got my first road bike it was like upgrading from a fiat to a ferarri.
Probably just my experience. If I lived out in t'countryside (or had a car to cart my bike out there) I'd probably get a MTB - but I'd keep my road bikes.
After lasting less than a fortnight on my 25 quid second hand mountain bike, today I invested in nearly new road bike which is being delivered tomorrow. I had an unexpected day off yesterday and despite the heat went out to see what I could do. Despite feeling there was still more in my legs I rode 11 miles in 70 minutes. Appreciating that it's not in the same league as you guys, but is that good/bad/indifferent for someone my age (60) that has only ridden for 10 days. Once again the bike was only a couple of hundred quid to see what I can do with a road bike.
After lasting less than a fortnight on my 25 quid second hand mountain bike, today I invested in nearly new road bike which is being delivered tomorrow. I had an unexpected day off yesterday and despite the heat went out to see what I could do. Despite feeling there was still more in my legs I rode 11 miles in 70 minutes. Appreciating that it's not in the same league as you guys, but is that good/bad/indifferent for someone my age (60) that has only ridden for 10 days. Once again the bike was only a couple of hundred quid to see what I can do with a road bike.
Nice! I love the red brake cables, very smart.
I had a lovely ride out again this morning, getting the miles under my belt and not feeling it is even more surprising.
After lasting less than a fortnight on my 25 quid second hand mountain bike, today I invested in nearly new road bike which is being delivered tomorrow. I had an unexpected day off yesterday and despite the heat went out to see what I could do. Despite feeling there was still more in my legs I rode 11 miles in 70 minutes. Appreciating that it's not in the same league as you guys, but is that good/bad/indifferent for someone my age (60) that has only ridden for 10 days. Once again the bike was only a couple of hundred quid to see what I can do with a road bike.
Nice! I love the red brake cables, very smart.
I had a lovely ride out again this morning, getting the miles under my belt and not feeling it is even more surprising.
Have you ever seen any 'GCN' on youtube? They cover all sorts of road bike related matters from road side repairs to cadence. I found their content very helpful when I started out on the road.
After lasting less than a fortnight on my 25 quid second hand mountain bike, today I invested in nearly new road bike which is being delivered tomorrow. I had an unexpected day off yesterday and despite the heat went out to see what I could do. Despite feeling there was still more in my legs I rode 11 miles in 70 minutes. Appreciating that it's not in the same league as you guys, but is that good/bad/indifferent for someone my age (60) that has only ridden for 10 days. Once again the bike was only a couple of hundred quid to see what I can do with a road bike.
Nice! I love the red brake cables, very smart.
I had a lovely ride out again this morning, getting the miles under my belt and not feeling it is even more surprising.
Have you ever seen any 'GCN' on youtube? They cover all sorts of road bike related matters from road side repairs to cadence. I found their content very helpful when I started out on the road.
After lasting less than a fortnight on my 25 quid second hand mountain bike, today I invested in nearly new road bike which is being delivered tomorrow. I had an unexpected day off yesterday and despite the heat went out to see what I could do. Despite feeling there was still more in my legs I rode 11 miles in 70 minutes. Appreciating that it's not in the same league as you guys, but is that good/bad/indifferent for someone my age (60) that has only ridden for 10 days. Once again the bike was only a couple of hundred quid to see what I can do with a road bike.
Nice! I love the red brake cables, very smart.
I had a lovely ride out again this morning, getting the miles under my belt and not feeling it is even more surprising.
If you're at a loss for something to do at 4:30 tomorrow morning (Hahaha) one of the best 'unofficial' rides of the year starts pretty much outside your front door by the looks of it!
Chase The Sun starts from Sheppey at sunrise and ends in Burnham On Sea - the aim for riders being to beat the sunset over a 200-odd mile ride. Its a great ride - all sorts of riders from fast riders who can knock it out in under 10 hours to people who have no hope in hell of completing it but want to get as far as they can.
Never heard of that. Sounds great fun. Don't live too far, will have to try/dream of doing it in the coming years. You've gotta be some amateur cyclist to make 20 mph over 200 miles group or not. Chapeau.
Though doubt I'd make much more than a 100 miles before I'd give in to my pie fixations that kick in after 50 odd miles.
My dream's always been to do the Fred Whitton. Gotta try Ditchling Beacon this year, that wasn't always fun on a 53/39.
After lasting less than a fortnight on my 25 quid second hand mountain bike, today I invested in nearly new road bike which is being delivered tomorrow. I had an unexpected day off yesterday and despite the heat went out to see what I could do. Despite feeling there was still more in my legs I rode 11 miles in 70 minutes. Appreciating that it's not in the same league as you guys, but is that good/bad/indifferent for someone my age (60) that has only ridden for 10 days. Once again the bike was only a couple of hundred quid to see what I can do with a road bike.
Nice! I love the red brake cables, very smart.
I had a lovely ride out again this morning, getting the miles under my belt and not feeling it is even more surprising.
If you're at a loss for something to do at 4:30 tomorrow morning (Hahaha) one of the best 'unofficial' rides of the year starts pretty much outside your front door by the looks of it!
Chase The Sun starts from Sheppey at sunrise and ends in Burnham On Sea - the aim for riders being to beat the sunset over a 200-odd mile ride. Its a great ride - all sorts of riders from fast riders who can knock it out in under 10 hours to people who have no hope in hell of completing it but want to get as far as they can.
As someone that's not done 20 miles yet, I'll swerve that one.
After lasting less than a fortnight on my 25 quid second hand mountain bike, today I invested in nearly new road bike which is being delivered tomorrow. I had an unexpected day off yesterday and despite the heat went out to see what I could do. Despite feeling there was still more in my legs I rode 11 miles in 70 minutes. Appreciating that it's not in the same league as you guys, but is that good/bad/indifferent for someone my age (60) that has only ridden for 10 days. Once again the bike was only a couple of hundred quid to see what I can do with a road bike.
Nice! I love the red brake cables, very smart.
I had a lovely ride out again this morning, getting the miles under my belt and not feeling it is even more surprising.
If you're at a loss for something to do at 4:30 tomorrow morning (Hahaha) one of the best 'unofficial' rides of the year starts pretty much outside your front door by the looks of it!
Chase The Sun starts from Sheppey at sunrise and ends in Burnham On Sea - the aim for riders being to beat the sunset over a 200-odd mile ride. Its a great ride - all sorts of riders from fast riders who can knock it out in under 10 hours to people who have no hope in hell of completing it but want to get as far as they can.
As someone that's not done 20 miles yet, I'll swerve that one.
I just bought a new (old) bike from eBay, got to collect it tomorrow. After my super slow time on the London 2 Brighton, I’ve decided 29” wheels must become my friend.....
Out for a leisurely 60 miler today and got a tyre wrecking puncture from a stupidly big nail. Luckily it was on the way back near Dartford so I got the train to Plumstead.
99% Gilmore's Groin as it was diagnosed or was a tear of the transversalis facia but I'm pretty sure it isnt that now. I felt sick googling it but I've got no choice now.
That's what they used to called the 'sportsman's hernia' isn't it? If it is, you'll be fine. Standard op - nothing to be scared of. Quicker you get it done, the quicker you can get back to the bike/running.
I wouldn't bother. Won't make a blind bit of difference to anyone, will just lead to trolling and serves no purpose. I mean, it's not as if posting it will make people stop and think 'oooh - maybe that might be dangerous' before leaning out of a window and pushing a cyclist travelling at 30mph into a fucking ditch.
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I do a bit of both, More MTB in winter, to avoid icy roads etc.
Since i was operated on the last thing I'll be doing is sitting on a bike.
Also for me a road bike is a thing of beauty, MTB are clunky things designed to not smash up when you throw yourself down hills. I used to have a MTB and used it for cycling roads for a few years. When I got my first road bike it was like upgrading from a fiat to a ferarri.
Probably just my experience. If I lived out in t'countryside (or had a car to cart my bike out there) I'd probably get a MTB - but I'd keep my road bikes.
Welcome to the road!
Have you ever seen any 'GCN' on youtube?
They cover all sorts of road bike related matters from road side repairs to cadence.
I found their content very helpful when I started out on the road.
Chase The Sun starts from Sheppey at sunrise and ends in Burnham On Sea - the aim for riders being to beat the sunset over a 200-odd mile ride. Its a great ride - all sorts of riders from fast riders who can knock it out in under 10 hours to people who have no hope in hell of completing it but want to get as far as they can.
Though doubt I'd make much more than a 100 miles before I'd give in to my pie fixations that kick in after 50 odd miles.
My dream's always been to do the Fred Whitton. Gotta try Ditchling Beacon this year, that wasn't always fun on a 53/39.
I meant go down to see them off!
https://gdbikes4u.com
After my super slow time on the London 2 Brighton, I’ve decided 29” wheels must become my friend.....
Luckily it was on the way back near Dartford so I got the train to Plumstead.
Shame, the legs and lungs feel strong still, the groin sadly isnt.
Have been putting it off for so long, need to bite the bullet and get the op done now. Feel sick just thinking about it.
It's outrageous.
It's probably quite simple for someone 10 and under.