38 Slowbee, working on getting it to 35, I also got a bit of a shock at the vast improvement over such a short period. Took it with the HR Monitor and then did a manual check cause I thought the monitor was faulty. I am more happy with the normal rate in the 60's as opposed to the 80's as that is where we spend more time. Jagwil, never to late to quit my man..you do feel a bit *** for the first 3 weeks but it does get better and when you eventually start to feel good man you do feel good.
Well speaking of stars, if you look out into the North Eastern sky you will see 1x yellow star which just happens to be the planet Saturn - Happy star gazing. Just spent some time checking it out through the telescope and it is unbelievably beautiful - saw 5 of its moons aswell, Thytus, Titan, Deore, Iapetus and Rhea
I think drinking and smoking complement each other, since I stopped I just don't miss having a beer all that much anymore. VTSKING - This is now my 7th time in trying to quit but eventually worked out a method which seems to have worked. I will gladly share with you if you are interested - but the biggest thing is the stage where you are at now where you "want to quit". That is the best start you can get off to.
So for all you smokers out there let me share some stats with you and maybe this could be the thing to convince you to kick the habit. On the 2nd Feb 2009 I put down my cigs, so it is almost 2 months now since I last had one. Now make no mistake this is probably the most difficult thing I have ever done in my life, but on analysing a few things today it is probably also the best thing I have done in my life. Check it out Before Resting HR - 52 Normal HR - 88 Money on cigs PM- R775 Money on beer PM - R1536 Energy Levels - Non Existent Cycling experience - Good legs no Lungs After Ride - Sleep After Resting HR - 38 Normal HR - 68 Money on Cigs PM - R0 Money on beer PM - R512 Energy Levels - I feel like I am permanently on Red Bull Cycling Experience - Good Lungs no legs After Ride - Wonder around wondering why I didn't ride for longer TOTAL SAVING R1799 Per Month!!! I am under no illusions that I am over the habit as it has only been barely 2 months, but upon reflection of a few things other than those posted above - such as my quality of life each day I find new excuses not to pick up a cigarette. One thing that is noticable is that the Booze bill came down which is great as I have now found that I drink a heck of a lot less without the cigs which is also a welcome surprise to the bank account.
Nothing wrong with a Raleigh. But having said that the following should be considered. Check your budget and then look at what the market has to offer before settling on a Raleigh simply because it looks nice. I believe Raleigh have increased their prices quite considerably for the 2009 range so there may just be something better out there for the same price. Another thing to consider is that I have ridden 3 different Raleighs and have always felt that they have a "balance" problem. I have spoken to a few other people who have ridden them and they have felt the same way. Try to get one to test ride before making the purchase. Carbon bikes are generally expensive so be sure about it before you lay out the cash. Hope this helps.
The English is just more subtle guys. Another Joe Low one. We riding on the road and there is a Mountain Biker riding on the dirt pavement next to the road. Joe Low pipes - "hey bud you should try riding here (pointing to the tarmac) it's smoother" I rode past to hear a silent F#$k off from the mountain biker.
Two weeks ago on Rand Water Raod a bunch caught and came past us, we latched onto the back and Jow Low proceeds to ride up to the guy in the front and say "Is that all you've got"
The reserve is a good ride. I don't know too many people who have never walked in the reserve but probably the best feeling is the first time you do it without walking. This place makes you strong and it makes you determined because there are very few races in South Africa which make you suffer like the reserve. The pain you experience in the reserve makes the pain you feel in a race like 94.7 a cakewalk.
Tough - never an easy ride in the reserve you are either going up or down. Not a place for the faint hearted and definately not a place to go if you are not fit.
We get there at 7am when the gates open, then meet in the parking lot. Depending on the que at the gate you normally get started at around 07:20 and then bank on around 2:40 per lap.
After the 120km's on Saturday I shat bricks in the reserve on Sunday, the wind was impossible and the dead legs didn't help to much either. Anyways 2 laps next weekend Saturday for anyone who wants to join.
