[Where has your bike taken you today?]

Canada cycling, morning rip!

[Where has your bike taken you today?]

2 hours ago, 'Dale said:

Twilight spin after fighting the bear at work.

Great pic!

[Where has your bike taken you today?]

Zone 5 group ride. 

36.4km/h average 🥵

 

[Where has your bike taken you today?]

6am Coffee ride.

 

[Song of the day, add your current favourite....]

 

[Song of the day, add your current favourite....]

 

[Song of the day, add your current favourite....]

 

[NinetyOne-songo-Specialized race into Orange]

9 hours ago, no calves said:

Most probably why he pulled out with a concussion. He tried to keep up with her and ran out of talent on singletrack I presume.

 

I also recall her riding the same times as the leading woman on days, and that was starting in normal batches due to her being a solo rider. So she was just on another level last year. 

This is why I take everything that Nate says with a grain of salt. As the CEO of TR he should leave the talking to the pro's and coaches. I don't dislike the the guy, but I don't think his voice adds any value to the talks. 

[NinetyOne-songo-Specialized race into Orange]

When Nate Pearson from TrainerRoad entered the Epic with Sofia Gomez Villafane as his partner in 2021, he was way out of his depth. 

There is no way he could ever have matched her on a technical level. 

[Wahoo rolls out new KICKR ROLLR smart trainer]

What is the point?

I use Elite Smart Rollers. One of the huge benefits is that it forces you activate your core and improve your pedal stroke. 

This is the same as clipping your bike into a conventional Kickr.

Once I switched to full rollers my pedal stroke improved dramatically.  

[First time road cyclists advice and training for Argus]

I would say keep you rides casual and take your time. 

 

Like the guys said, make sure you're comfortable on the road bikes. If not then you are better off using your MTB's and having a fun day in the saddle. 

 

Good luck, massive FOMO on my side. Hopefully back in SA 2023 to get that Sub3. 

[What do you put in your water bottle?]

1X Teaspoon Salt

2X Tablespoon Maple Syrup 

650ml Water

 

 

[Where has your bike taken you today?]

Getting in some final rides before the snow comes. 

 

[Where has your bike taken you today?]

On 6/17/2021 at 10:15 AM, Jbr said:

where did you buy those bibs ?

Pic is of my buddy. He ordered them from bikeinn.com

[Where has your bike taken you today?]

Lull before the storm. 

[Where has your bike taken you today?]

Saw some deer on a ride. Stopped to take pictures but they ran off like it was hunting season. 

 

Can you spot the White Tail? 

 

 

 

[The cost of keeping a bike on the road]

Annual service, road bike.

 

Bike stripped cleaned and re-assembled.

New chain, tyres, brake pads, cables and bar tape.

 

Cassettes and chainrings last about 3-4 years. 

 

New wheels every 4-5 years. 

 

I just replaced my old Deda cockpit that lasted well over 10 years. 

[Anyone have a Vanmoof? I’m keen to get one]

I used one in the Netherlands. They are amazing bikes. The only drawback is that the battery can't be removed for charging. So if you don't have to carry it upstairs then you're good to go. 

[Song of the day, add your current favourite....]

Give the Big Night Out Soundtrack a Spin

 

Cheers, you might like this!

 

[Best winter jackets for SA]

Merino Baselayer and Castelli Gabba will get through anything. 

 

In Canada

 

14C and up - Short sleeves + Shorts (Arm warmers if it's early morning)

 

10C to 14C - Long Sleeves (Castelli Spring Jacket) + Shorts

 

5C to 10C - Base layer + Long Sleeves + Tights ( I don't like leg warmers) 

 

0C to 5C - Base Layer + Winter Jacket (Castelli Espresso 2) + Tights

 

-10C to 0C - Base layer x2 - Winter Jacket (Castelli Espresso 2) + Tights x2 (Second bib no chamois)

[Song of the day, add your current favourite....]

 

[Does doping exist in SA?]

I had my fair share of DP and Pundu! 

[Even In The USA]

As much as 600 000 bikes are stolen in the Netherlands annually. 

 

In Canada it is also a huge problem were thieves will break into your shed steal bikes and power tools. 

 

Where there are hungry mouths to feed and no steady income theft is present. 

 

Welcome to planet Earth! 

[I have an idea for a new thread...]

https://youtu.be/Nkq9AWjWHrU 

 

Man rides Bison to grocery store in Alberta CA

[Boast about your latest purchases here...]

Breathing some new life into my ride.

Mechanic only charged for parts, free labour.  

 

Complete rebuild, Cables and Bearings. 

 

Deda Zero Stem, Deda bar tape and Shifter Hoods. 

 

Deda Superzero Seatpost

 

Tacx Bottle Cages

 

Vittoria Rubino Pro 25 Tires

 

Cassette and Chain