Pusher Posted April 12, 2011 Posted April 12, 2011 What size? A 54, by any chance? How much you want for it?Could be. Need to ge the bag out of storage and check if you want. Not sure what its worth.
Guest agteros Posted April 12, 2011 Posted April 12, 2011 I crashed out last week during a race...I wanted to quit...I got over myself after my wife won her race. Have you ever wanted to quit cycling or even have done so. And why? And how do you get back on the horse... Every time I prepare/pack for a race/ride I want to quit. It is just such a schlep compared to running. Oh and the runners are friendlier as well, which does not help to keep the cycling (Yeah road AND MTB) fire burning!
The expat cyclist Posted April 12, 2011 Author Posted April 12, 2011 No. MJ, was it you biting the dust 3km into the R42 race?No...That was me and Julius...He got up and finished. I did not.
Bat-ass Posted April 12, 2011 Posted April 12, 2011 Every time i hear of a cyclist killled on the raod i seriously question riding, but i just cant stop! I thought i could race MTB competitively in the sub vets? I'v come to realise i cant!!! i still start all the races in A batch, but i ride to enjoy now...
banna Posted April 12, 2011 Posted April 12, 2011 Every time I prepare/pack for a race/ride I want to quit. It is just such a schlep compared to running. Oh and the runners are friendlier as well, which does not help to keep the cycling (Yeah road AND MTB) fire burning! Sadly I do agree with your comment re the friendliness of cyclists. For the love me I can't understand why it's so difficult for other cyclists to wave back when you say hi in the mornings. I'm a mtbiker and I always thought it's only the roadies who's got that attitude, but even some of my fellow mtbikers these days are turning into a bunch of grumpy old bastards!
Bennie Dikwiel Posted April 12, 2011 Posted April 12, 2011 I don't cycle any more. I also don't cycle any less.
LeTurbo Posted April 12, 2011 Posted April 12, 2011 (edited) Sadly I do agree with your comment re the friendliness of cyclists. For the love me I can't understand why it's so difficult for other cyclists to wave back when you say hi in the mornings. I'm a mtbiker and I always thought it's only the roadies who's got that attitude, but even some of my fellow mtbikers these days are turning into a bunch of grumpy old bastards! Not just cyclists; I think it's becoming the human condition. I walk into the office in the morning and greet everyone - there's about 70 people on my side of the building - but if I get one or two "Hi's" in return, I'll count myself lucky. Maybe it would work better if I sent sms or tweets. Edited April 12, 2011 by LeTurbo
Capricorn Posted April 12, 2011 Posted April 12, 2011 ..but even some of my fellow mtbikers these days are turning into a bunch of grumpy old bastards! roadies in disguise. dont be fooled.
Slowbee Posted April 12, 2011 Posted April 12, 2011 Not just cyclists; I think it's becoming the human condition. I walk into the office in the morning and greet everyone - there's about 70 people on my side of the building - but if I get one or two "Hi's" in return, I'll count myself lucky. Maybe it would work better if I sent sms or tweets. for the twitters
Slowbee Posted April 12, 2011 Posted April 12, 2011 Could be. Need to ge the bag out of storage and check if you want. Not sure what its worth. its worth nothing to anyone so you can give it to me
Slowbee Posted April 12, 2011 Posted April 12, 2011 Every time I prepare/pack for a race/ride I want to quit. It is just such a schlep compared to running. Oh and the runners are friendlier as well, which does not help to keep the cycling (Yeah road AND MTB) fire burning! the funny thing is during argus I made a point of thanking all the marshalls on the route - they stand out there all day - so that we can enjoy ourselves. This tannie riding with us chirps ... you must be a runner, cause only runners thank all the marshalls!
Caerus Posted April 12, 2011 Posted April 12, 2011 Not just cyclists; I think it's becoming the human condition. I walk into the office in the morning and greet everyone - there's about 70 people on my side of the building - but if I get one or two "Hi's" in return, I'll count myself lucky. Maybe it would work better if I sent sms or tweets. I love making a point of saying good morning to all the grumpy folks, and the people that you know will never say anything back.
Nettie R Posted April 12, 2011 Posted April 12, 2011 Every time i hear of a cyclist killled on the raod i seriously question riding, ...Yip, you don't train during the week because of the dangerous roads, go to races over weekends less prepared and end up tasting blood within the first 5kms cause you can't keep with the pace.I considered doing shorter distances though.But never felt wanted to quit in 13yrs. Husband's passion for cycling is contagious.
Ed-Zulu Posted April 12, 2011 Posted April 12, 2011 No, but I combat the feeling. The moment I really get gatvol with the bikes, I take a month off. In between, when I wake up in the morning to go ride and have the 'I don't feel like it' feeling, I put my tekkies on and hit the streets...keeps me sane, that and Style Mans wise words!
scotty Posted April 12, 2011 Posted April 12, 2011 Everytime a blue rinse granny on shopping bike passes me in a race.
Stevief Posted April 12, 2011 Posted April 12, 2011 Not just cyclists; I think it's becoming the human condition. I walk into the office in the morning and greet everyone - there's about 70 people on my side of the building - but if I get one or two "Hi's" in return, I'll count myself lucky. Maybe it would work better if I sent sms or tweets.Thats cause you live in Cape Town, land of the the grumps.
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