J∆kk∆ls Posted October 15, 2018 Posted October 15, 2018 one word rings out here for me... YSTER!!Thanks hehe, but the Yster is going to kick in when temperatures drop to below 0 in torrential rain!
fanievb Posted October 15, 2018 Posted October 15, 2018 At least you can have a Friesland milkshake when you get to work I try to avoid the hills
V18 Posted October 15, 2018 Posted October 15, 2018 Cool thread.This morning I learned something that I always assumed. Doesn't matter how bright your clothing and lights are... Consider yourself invisible. Was cycling down jip de Jager this AM when a fudgenugget decided to quickly switch lanes and swerve into the yellow during the process. Didn't even indicate. Luckily I'm on a gravel bike with some lekker stoppers. Came to a stop next to him with my front wheel already on the sidewalk. Gave him the good ol "you almost killed me" look. Good to see other car occupants giving him a hard time after that. Plenty capetonian roadrage going around. DJR, Dirkitech, Andrew_Smith and 1 other 4
fanievb Posted October 16, 2018 Posted October 16, 2018 (edited) things I've learned (will probably add as I go); leave shoes and laptop at work, a backpack gets heavy I need to find a shorter route shortcuts don't work, for some reason construction site foreman don't like you going through. something about H&S suck it up princess the wind will always blow I need a bigger granny gear I need a bell A lighter backpack is the bomb the afternoon slump is real and the hunger is BIG if you see an SUV driven by a aunty, stay away, the cellphone is more important than the "idiot cyclist" keep one water bottle on the bike, you will forget the one on your desk EDIT: afternoon drivers are a lot more aggro and a lot less attentive added/updated Edited October 16, 2018 by fanievb SilverRider, Andrew_Smith, cfcjim and 3 others 6
Andrew_Smith Posted October 16, 2018 Posted October 16, 2018 (edited) 7. the afternoon slump is real and the hunger is BIG I struggle with this one too... Edited October 16, 2018 by Andrew_Smith fanievb 1
Hairy Posted October 16, 2018 Posted October 16, 2018 Had to lug a "Full Load" in my back pack this morning ... pack with cycling kit = 10kg's over body weight when jumping on the gym's scale with all the goodies. Bateleur1, Andrew_Smith and DJR 3
Andrew_Smith Posted October 16, 2018 Posted October 16, 2018 (edited) Hey, that's good weight training there Hairy! You will only feel the extra weight on the climbs. On the straights and downhills, it is perfectly fine.Did the same this morning on my ride to Stellies before work, although my weight isn't anywhere near yours. I carry a 12" Ultrabook, lunchbox, accessories and I could feel the weight difference on the climbs no doubt.But, it will make you stronger! Edited October 16, 2018 by Andrew_Smith Hairy, DJR and SilverRider 3
Hairy Posted October 16, 2018 Posted October 16, 2018 Hey, that's good weight training there Hairy! You will only feel the extra weight on the climbs. On the straights and downhills, it is perfectly fine. Did the same this morning on my ride to Stellies before work, although my weight isn't anywhere near yours. I carry a 12" Ultrabook, lunchbox, accessories and I could feel the weight difference on the climbs no doubt. But, it will make you stronger!Happy thoughts are that I have dropped 7kg's +- of body weight over the last few weeks, so picking that pack up and slinging it over my shoulder to walk up the stairs to the office is a lekker thought knowing it is close to what I do not carry around anymore. Captain Fastbastard Mayhem, fanievb, Andrew_Smith and 2 others 5
V18 Posted October 16, 2018 Posted October 16, 2018 Things I've learnt today. Never trail behind a mtb (on gravel) if you're on a gravel setup. You end up hammering into sharp rocks that you'd otherwise miss.On a side note. Anyone have a bombproof 38x700 setup for gravel and south african pavement? Thinking marathon plus. Maybe go tubeless again but I found that tyres at gravel bike pressures (4bar) end up not sealing so well and need a patch anyways and the tyre gets brutal cuts due to the hardness of the interacting surfaces. (tyre and tar). Suggestions please before I checkout my crc trolley.
Bateleur1 Posted October 17, 2018 Posted October 17, 2018 Had to lug a "Full Load" in my back pack this morning ... pack with cycling kit = 10kg's over body weight when jumping on the gym's scale with all the goodies. Also have been dragging the laptop to and from work the last couple of commutes. Some really good (read irretating) weight training there. Hairy 1
Bateleur1 Posted October 17, 2018 Posted October 17, 2018 I have learn that a good bike light could actually intimidate car drivers. Left work late last night so the second half of the commute was in full darkness. On the rural roads where I have my lights on medium to max setting, cars 200 meters away start pulling off the road . And I do push my light down that it should not bother them too much. Dirkitech, cat-i, Mokgaga'a mmakubela! and 3 others 6
fanievb Posted October 18, 2018 Posted October 18, 2018 things I've learned (will probably add as I go); leave shoes and laptop at work, a backpack gets heavy I need to find a shorter route shortcuts don't work, suck it up princess the wind will always blow I need a bigger granny gear I need a bell bell fitted, pedestrians don't know what it is though A lighter backpack is the bomb the afternoon slump is real and the hunger is BIG if you see an SUV driven by a aunty, stay away, the cellphone is more important than the "idiot cyclist" keep one water bottle on the bike, you will forget the one on your desk EDIT: afternoon drivers are a lot more aggro and a lot less attentive wet shoes suck did not ride yesterday. it rained Tuesday afternoon before the ride home and the water on the road makes a nice spray straight onto my shoes and ass. Wednesday morning my shoes was still wet and it rained on and off so I took the car. I forgot my office key at home and only realised this 500m from the office and had to drive all the way home to go get it. Making my fuel saving from Tuesdays bike commute redundant. (office key now forms part of house key bunch) The rest yesterday did me good as I felt a lot more energised this morning, I hope this last as there is a beast east (headwind) predicted for this afternoon. Andrew_Smith 1
Hairy Posted October 18, 2018 Posted October 18, 2018 Our group was a total of 19 riders this morning into work Patensie, sierrrd, cat-i and 6 others 9
Imploder Posted October 18, 2018 Posted October 18, 2018 Our group was a total of 19 riders this morning into work Newbies or regulars?
Hairy Posted October 18, 2018 Posted October 18, 2018 Newbies or regulars?some riders that have recently joined and then the regulars ... the newbie we picked up a little later would have been no. 20.....he is being added to the Whatsapp group and we expect to see him twice a week, will be able to count him next time. our WA group for the commuter ride = 62 users splat, cat-i, samson99 and 4 others 7
soconnor Posted October 18, 2018 Posted October 18, 2018 some riders that have recently joined and then the regulars ... the newbie we picked up a little later would have been no. 20.....he is being added to the Whatsapp group and we expect to see him twice a week, will be able to count him next time. our WA group for the commuter ride = 62 users Hairy where do you guys meat up and what time do you meet ,think I might join if the time is suitable? Hairy 1
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