Slave Posted July 30, 2009 Author Posted July 30, 2009 Andy, get off it man. Your climbing ability almost puts Cancellara to shame so saying 94.7 isn't your bag is a cop-out, 'k? If you can ride Paris-Roubaix then you should be able to do 94.7 almost blind folded. I,ve seen you climb those hills in the nature reserve and I can't recall anything remotely as difficult in 94.7. Always remember, keep it real and Trubie is watching you.
Andyr249 Posted July 30, 2009 Posted July 30, 2009 Well Cancellara isn't really a climber.Paris - Roubaix is flat, long, but flat. That is the problem. Give me hills like that and I can do well, the rolling undulations of 94.7 are not big climbs like the reserve. But give me the Argus with those climbs and I like it.
GreyOwl3.0 Posted July 30, 2009 Posted July 30, 2009 Cancellara is not a climber?! Andy...dude, the boy can climb, trust me on this one. (I do know what you mean!) I would love to ride that Paris Roubaix sportive event as well. But, I love my bike way too much to torture it like that!!
Andyr249 Posted July 30, 2009 Posted July 30, 2009 Yes he can climb, but he is no Schleck or Contador.I know just how to conquer the cobbles-you have to ride them as fast as you can. Also have you tyre pressure slightly lower.
Slave Posted July 31, 2009 Author Posted July 31, 2009 Andy slightly lower tyre pressures to the owl mean 9 bar. Good to see you again birdman. Why so quiet? Andy, reason I equated your climbing abilities to cancellara was simple. I have seen you and I have seen the owl man. Now birdbrain I would out in the class of a schelck or contador. You're good at climbing, no doubt about it, but I have seen one or two better. No disrespect intended man. Damn good, just maybe not the best if you follow my meaning. In short, maybe you are not a fan of the 94.7 route but you are capable of so much more than the gaol you set yourself for that. I expect my teenager to be able to do it in the time you set yourself, and he's unfit right now.
Andyr249 Posted July 31, 2009 Posted July 31, 2009 Well I don't want to be a Cancellara!! I want to be a Contador!Ok, so 94.7 goal will then be 2h30.
GreyOwl3.0 Posted July 31, 2009 Posted July 31, 2009 Andy, if you can do a 2H15 for the SBR then I would say you could easily break 2H30 for 94.7I've ridden the Pave' in and around Arenburg and your correct about the approach to riding em B@lls out...but bare in mind you need 25profile tyres as well! Slave...just been doing some core training (power walks!) coz its been too cold! Will be in the new saddle some time soon!
Trubie Posted July 31, 2009 Posted July 31, 2009 Andy' date=' if you can do a 2H15 for the SBR then I would say you could easily break 2H30 for 94.7 I've ridden the Pave' in and around Arenburg and your correct about the approach to riding em B@lls out...but bare in mind you need 25profile tyres as well! Slave...just been doing some core training (power walks!) coz its been too cold! Will be in the new saddle some time soon! [/quote'] Oooh Andy, now you are really getting it from all ends brother.............
Slave Posted July 31, 2009 Author Posted July 31, 2009 Andy, if "Simon says" then you have to do. Haal uit en wys boeta.As far as my SO is concerned, evrything is either myth or "gospel according to "Simon says"". "Simon" once told her she couldn't ride. Up till that point I had some vague interest in maybe, someday, she would think about it. Talk to her now about riding. Man, she'll kill ya. The "gospel of Simon" is that she should not ride therefore she will not, EVER ride a bike. GO, of course you sold the "Prince" didn't you. So now you relegated to walking. You sound like the Oxman only he's running to cycle. You walking. Eish, going to be intesting to find out which one yileds the better results. You want to borrow a bike to ride for a bit.Nothing fancy, just some wheels waiting on a new owner who will enjoy. Until you get your new wheels, you're wlecome to use it.
Slave Posted July 31, 2009 Author Posted July 31, 2009 Summary of expected cycling this weekend for me. Saturday daytime high of 10 degrees with rain expected. Outlook for cycling non existant to defintely not. Sunday cold with wind up to 19 km'h. Outlook for cycling activity. Maybe on IDT. I am not out on the roads this weekend guys. Playing chicken. Edit: Temp typo.Slave2009-08-03 00:11:07
Andyr249 Posted July 31, 2009 Posted July 31, 2009 Andy' date=' if you can do a 2H15 for the SBR then I would say you could easily break 2H30 for 94.7 I've ridden the Pave' in and around Arenburg and your correct about the approach to riding em B@lls out...but bare in mind you need 25profile tyres as well! Slave...just been doing some core training (power walks!) coz its been too cold! Will be in the new saddle some time soon! [/quote'] Oooh Andy, now you are really getting it from all ends brother............. Seems like it. Story of my life! Not really phased though. I just go onto autopilot and get through it.
Andyr249 Posted July 31, 2009 Posted July 31, 2009 Summary of expected cycling this weekend for me. Saturday daytime high of 110 degrees with rain expected. Outlook for cycling non existant to defintely not. Sunday cold with wind up to 19 km'h. Outlook for cycling activity. Maybe on IDT. I am not out on the roads this weekend guys. Playing chicken. Where do you live Slave? In the Sahara Desert somewhere? But I do agree that at 110 degrees it may be a bit dangerous to cycle so wise decision!Andyr2492009-07-31 08:44:41
Guest Agteros Posted July 31, 2009 Posted July 31, 2009 Summary of expected cycling this weekend for me. Saturday daytime high of 110 degrees with rain expected. Outlook for cycling non existant to defintely not. Sunday cold with wind up to 19 km'h. Outlook for cycling activity. Maybe on IDT. I am not out on the roads this weekend guys. Playing chicken. Where do you live Slave? In the Sahara Desert somewhere? But I do agree that at 110 degrees it may be a bit dangerous to cycle so wise decision! Not so sure about rain at that temperature though More like steam!
Slave Posted August 3, 2009 Author Posted August 3, 2009 Was definitely a type because it didn't even get anywhere near 110 Farenheit. Even that is steamy weather.Nope it was cold and wet Saturday so did and IDT Session instead. SAme again Sunday.A whole week without being out on the roads once.
GreyOwl3.0 Posted August 3, 2009 Posted August 3, 2009 I hear you Slave...a week without riding makes me sick too!
Shawn A Posted August 4, 2009 Posted August 4, 2009 Yeah well..you guys had a week...I had 3, looks like the lost city will be tough...
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