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thx1138 World Chat Champion
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Posted: 00:51 - 14 Feb 2018 Post subject: Planning my first longer road ride. |
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I'm sitting here, thinking what to aim to do next, as I often do. I reckon I could cycle to my dads house, he lives near Gosport, and I live in Bedford.
I'd like to leave my bicycle there, and get a lift back, so would be nice to do this when I get a new bicycle and take my old one down there.
So if I break down and can't fix it, is breakdown cover any good, worth having?
I've never really cycled more than 40 miles, but didn't find it particularly difficult.
Actually, I thought it was going to be 150+ miles, following the same b roads I take little motorcycles on, but looking at google maps, and clicking the cycle button, it's 125 miles, and must be doable with a bit of training. Little more than doing London to Brighton and back again, and I've seen plenty of event finishers cycle home again from Brighton...
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Posted: 01:04 - 14 Feb 2018 Post subject: |
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Breakdown cover? Aren't you meant to find the nearest bike shop for parts or failing that get yourself to the nearest train station? |
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Plan to do it when it's not a) Pissing it down and b) Blowing a gale in your face.
Eat BEFORE you feel hungry.
Spare tube, tyre levers, pump. Multitool. If you're being really paranoid, take a multitool that has a chain rivetter then if you get a gear failure, you can shorten back the chain and single-speed it. ____________________ “Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
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Posted: 15:37 - 14 Feb 2018 Post subject: |
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A spare derailleur hanger can be very useful. The chances of you needing it are pretty slim but they weigh next to nothing and if you need one then you really need one.
I love my camelbak and would totally recommend them.
As far as is breakdown cover any good, don't they just take you to the nearest bike shop / home / pay for a taxi / something like that?
I wouldn't bother with the breakdown cover.
What Stinky says about rain and gales is a good point |
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Posted: 19:11 - 14 Feb 2018 Post subject: |
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I can fix flat tyre, derailleurs are a dark art that I do not understand.
When I did long distance hiking, (longest walk 65+miles) I was eating over 5,000kcal a day , it is great stuffing your face and losing weight
My bicycle is a Marin hybrid that I got second hand for free.
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You're in the wrong gear. |
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A downhill circular route is the preferred option. ____________________ Honda Africa Twin |
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put a bit more effort in today, wore my Ogio flight vest;
https://www.motolegends.com/accessories/ogio-flight-vest-black.html
like that ^^
filled 2litre camel hump, food, spare warm gloves, tools, wallet etc
So, I didn't get off of the bike once, and never stopped to fiddle with strava app, I ate and drank in the saddle. Pumped my tyres up to just over 60psi which helped.
Quote: | 55.95mi
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Max 34.4mi/h
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Still not sure if I can do this, but I suppose if I was sure I could do it at this stage, it wouldn't be much of a challenge.
I'm pretty tired, but nothing like when I ran a half marathon. My legs are wobbly, but on a par with climbing some peaks in the lakes, they are not seized up like running a half. |
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Posted: 12:35 - 07 Mar 2018 Post subject: Re: Planning my first longer road ride. |
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thx1138 wrote: | Actually, I thought it was going to be 150+ miles, following the same b roads I take little motorcycles on, but looking at google maps, and clicking the cycle button, it's 125 miles, and must be doable with a bit of training. Little more than doing London to Brighton and back again, and I've seen plenty of event finishers cycle home again from Brighton...
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I'm cycling from Nottingham to Pewsey, Wiltshire on April 4th. I've been 'training' with 50-80 miles rides 2-3 times a week. The last week before I ride will be steady rides that aren't really taxing, just to keep my body prepared for the long haul.
If your route is gonna have lots of hills, try looking at the canals for that area. If I wanted a 'flat' ride all the way down and back, I'd be adding 40 miles onto my trip and following the towpaths.
Remember to eat before you feel hungry, drink before you feel thirsty and keep topping up both regularly.
150 miles in a day is EASILY doable. Do you think your average speed is going to be less than 10mph? 15 hours steady riding. Average speed 15mph? 10 hours riding etc etc Just take breaks when you need them, don't rest for too long though. ____________________ TheMadRatter | Lurch .:. Afghan Heroes ✓, RTWR ?,Rainpal ?
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Posted: 18:52 - 08 Mar 2018 Post subject: |
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yeah, I guess you are right, my biggest problem now is route planning
the 120ish miles that google said.... takes me down the A1
I have all the OS maps for the country online, so I suppose I can plot a route, and make some sort of "road book" up for the journey
I'm thinking of riding much of the route on my 250cc and making notes, I have to go that way soon anyway. |
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 6 years, 67 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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