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Post by captslog on Oct 14, 2013 9:23:00 GMT
I went out on the wet roads yesterday afternoon. Like others, I don't go out in the rain, but put up with it if it starts when I'm out. I ride for the pleasure of it, not because I have to, and purposely going out in the rain is more like a punishment in my opinion.
I was out with my son, and the main problem was avoiding the spray from his back wheel whenever he took the front.
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Post by Steph on Oct 14, 2013 10:26:57 GMT
Same as others, I'll put up with it if it starts raining when I'm out but don't go out if it's already raining. Actually it was technically raining when I went out on Saturday, just barely though. But then this is my first winter cycling, and while I've experienced some summer downpours we haven't had weather that is likely to keep my off the bike for a few days in a row (like it is right now) so who knows if I'll change. I cycle because I enjoy it but it's also to lose some weight, and if I don't go out then I find I meet my calorie goal for the day with very little food It's also an extra 2 hours that I'm home, bored, and a lot more likely to snack on unhealthy stuff. I'm thinking I might need a turbo trainer soon, not waiting until Christmas. Either that or I'll take up running. I never care about walking in the rain so can't see running being that much different. It's not the wet, it's not even the cold really (can wrap up well enough), it's the added dangers of cycling in the rain. Lack of brakes, less grip. Plus I don't like getting the bike wet and dirty. It's not easy for me to clean it, especially not after every ride in the rain. As for what I do to prepare for the rain. The only waterproofing I've got is a Muddyfox waterproof jacket. It works well enough. I've got the Aldi winter gloves too but I'm not as confident using them yet so would probably stick to my plain old summer mitts. My long Muddyfox tights seemed to hold up well when I was out in the rain the other day so I would probably wear those if it looked like rain, though I get the point of wearing shorts so your legs dry out quicker. Don't have overshoes but should really. Got caught in a really good downpour over the summer and my shoes were flooded. Not pleasant. I also adjust my route so I'm never that far from home (3 miles or less, or if it's really bad never more than a mile from home, loops round the local park)
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Post by Deleted on Oct 14, 2013 13:55:17 GMT
I must be weird. I quite enjoy cycling in the rain :S
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Post by captslog on Oct 14, 2013 13:58:14 GMT
I must be weird. I quite enjoy cycling in the rain :S Yup, you're weird.
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Oct 14, 2013 14:39:12 GMT
Post by cocopops on Oct 14, 2013 14:39:12 GMT
I'll second that, Got up at 04:00 this morning with plans on cycling to work... Looked out the window and guess what.. more rain
So got back into bed for another hour..
Well there is always another day??
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Oct 14, 2013 15:56:27 GMT
Post by captslog on Oct 14, 2013 15:56:27 GMT
I think it's getting onto roller season now, it's either that or take out 'the nail' (my other bike) and that feels worse every time I use.
BTW I sometimes have a fan running when on the rollers to help keep me cool. The problem is, if it's blowing in my face it's harder work, and if it's behind me that's cheating. What do you reckon?
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Post by Radchenister on Oct 14, 2013 17:10:36 GMT
I've had 2 tentative tries on the rollers just as a quick experiment and although I'd consider myself to have good balance, they feel bladdy horrible.
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Oct 14, 2013 17:50:29 GMT
Post by ianmoss on Oct 14, 2013 17:50:29 GMT
I think it's getting onto roller season now, it's either that or take out 'the nail' (my other bike) and that feels worse every time I use. BTW I sometimes have a fan running when on the rollers to help keep me cool. The problem is, if it's blowing in my face it's harder work, and if it's behind me that's cheating. What do you reckon? How big is that fan!!!
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Oct 14, 2013 17:54:16 GMT
Post by ianmoss on Oct 14, 2013 17:54:16 GMT
I've had 2 tentative tries on the rollers just as a quick experiment and although I'd consider myself to have good balance, they feel bladdy horrible. I'm in 2 minds what to ask Santa for, Turbo trainer or rollers, I'd rather be on bike than on the spinning thing in the loft! I think I would prefer rollers, but this might have to be me for the first try.
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Oct 14, 2013 17:59:12 GMT
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Post by Radchenister on Oct 14, 2013 17:59:12 GMT
Not quite as bad as that here - captured the essence of what you imagine will happen if it goes wrong though, except if I'm pumping 200 - 300 watts it's likely to be a lot worse if it does happen.
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Oct 14, 2013 18:15:04 GMT
Post by cocopops on Oct 14, 2013 18:15:04 GMT
Me think these should come with an health warning... I'll stick to the road thanks
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Oct 14, 2013 19:01:35 GMT
Post by ukdaws on Oct 14, 2013 19:01:35 GMT
I must be weird. I quite enjoy cycling in the rain :S Agree with you, some of my most enjoyable rides have been in the rain. I like riding my bike in the rain or sunshine but do not like wind!
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Post by martin122 on Oct 14, 2013 19:45:09 GMT
im much like other people,wont go out if its raining but if it rains when im out I will just carry on with the ride. I cycle for fun and pleasure and to keep fit so if I don't go out for couple of days because of heavy rain I will go on the exercise bike for a hour
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Oct 15, 2013 12:23:44 GMT
Post by Phil on Oct 15, 2013 12:23:44 GMT
Is it just me, or is the back wheel on that dudes bike smaller than his front wheel?
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Post by captslog on Oct 15, 2013 13:02:13 GMT
I've had 2 tentative tries on the rollers just as a quick experiment and although I'd consider myself to have good balance, they feel bladdy horrible. I'm in 2 minds what to ask Santa for, Turbo trainer or rollers, I'd rather be on bike than on the spinning thing in the loft! I think I would prefer rollers, but this might have to be me for the first try. The way that the chap in the video is 'having his first go' is a recipe for disaster. For a start, foot clips, a bad idea. second, he could do with something on either side or a 'mate'. third. I'd say the bike is too high geared; although this does get his wheels spinning quickly which should help his balance, it means he's putting in too much effort for the speed which makes him wobble. Like anything else, it takes practice. One thing we have found is that it's made us ride differently when we get back on the road, we keep to a very straight line and tend to be more tight in the upper body, a result of keeping excess movements to a minimum! @rad. We've not had any real spills doing this, but then again tend not to power up on them too much. What we did find in the early bad attempts was that it's not how you'd think it's going to go when it does go tits up. The expectation is flying off at high speeds in a confined space, but suddenly finding yourself doing 20mph in your lounge never occurs, it's rather disappointing in a good way, as there's no real momentum you just stop.
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