Author Topic: Did you ride Fixed today ? (Read 13193 times)

Wendy · « **Reply #50 on:** 15 March, 2009, 08:37:20 pm »

LOL! I still remember some clubman's face when I came down the leaves green hill at 185rpm. His jaw was almost resting on his handlebars. Normally I'd be "busy" at that sort of rpm, but for some reason this time I was super relaxed and called out a cheery hello as I went past.

clarion · « **Reply #51 on:** 05 May, 2009, 09:27:50 am »

Yay! I commuted on fixed for the first time on this route (and the first time since my accident)

It's a pretty flat route, and I felt very slow, as I need to redevelop my souplesse, but I still managed a creditable 23kph average and 40kph maximum. Achievement of the morning though is passing someone gouing up Balham Hill despite having been stopped behind a truck at the Pelican at the bottom.

Stealth computer (under the saddle) means I'm not looking at numbers all the time, and just riding the road

clarion · « **Reply #52 on:** 06 May, 2009, 10:21:31 am »

Last night, I rode home by a slightly circuitous route to get my miles in. Soe lovely spinning along, despite the headwind. Climbing was a bit of a beast - especially at the end of Beddington Lane where it rises up sharply and I needed to be in the RH lane. I dismounted for a bit to let a stream of cars past before I attempted it

And then I was so flustered, I went through a red light

Chugged up & over the hill, and took my feet off the pedals for the last descent before home, to see what speed I could get. Clipping in as the whirrign pedals slowed, I was laughing out loud.

This morning, though - and call me a wimp or a chicken (both are equally accurate) - I opted for gears, as we're off on a ride tonight, and I'm not sure how lumpy it will be

Zoidburg · « **Reply #53 on:** 06 May, 2009, 05:25:10 pm »

Only a pootle today but monday took in a 40 odd mile cross border raid into Cheshire and back. It were very green and "shire" like.

MattH · « **Reply #54 on:** 06 May, 2009, 05:40:39 pm »

Yep. 25km commute to the office - in the wind and rain this morning. Forgot to bring a hat of any sort with me to Sweden, so had dripping hair. It's been wet outside all day as I've been cycling between offices (about 1km), but has dried up nicely now ready for my ride back to the hotel. It's a touch on the draughty side out; with Skane being almost completely flat it should be an "interesting" ride - the Danish weather site claims it is going to be a 15m/s headwind....

kyuss · « **Reply #55 on:** 06 May, 2009, 05:43:34 pm »

Not yet, but I'm off to the shops for my tea in a bit. Might head to the supermarket on the other side of town, get a few miles in.

rogerzilla · « **Reply #56 on:** 07 May, 2009, 09:55:50 pm »

Yes, about 18 miles with the middle 10 miles flat out (it was a TT). Using 48 x 15 and that chattering Dura-Ace sprocket is doing my head in. I NEED a 15T EAI sprocket - they're so much better it's worth paying £8 more.

ed_o_brain · « **Reply #57 on:** 08 May, 2009, 12:02:14 pm »

I'm still getting endorphins thinking about how I rode through the lumpy peak district on a gixed gear last Sunday

And to think I used to say I wouldn't get a fixed because the area in which I live was too hilly!

Moloko · « **Reply #58 on:** 08 May, 2009, 12:05:32 pm »

Quote from: ed_o_brain on 08 May, 2009, 12:02:14 pm

I'm still getting endorphins thinking about how I rode through the lumpy peak district on a gixed gear last Sunday

You are a budding ventriloquist AICMFP.

robbo6 · « **Reply #59 on:** 08 May, 2009, 05:03:39 pm »

May i point out that the chap who owns this used to live near a certain Tee junction. No-one lives in an "area too hilly for fixed".

Zoidburg · « **Reply #60 on:** 08 May, 2009, 05:54:07 pm »

Are any of my fellow loons doing the tunnel ride tommorow on fixed?

I have put the 20 tooth bail out sprocket on the other side just in case $:-\$

matthew · « **Reply #61 on:** 08 May, 2009, 06:43:18 pm »

not yet, but I do plan on riding tonights FNRttC on my 48 x 19 fixie, unless I bottle it to the 14 speed tourer.

Adrian · « **Reply #62 on:** 08 May, 2009, 06:45:32 pm »

Quote from: matthew on 08 May, 2009, 06:43:18 pm

not yet, but I do plan on riding tonights FNRttC on my 48 x 19 fixie, unless I bottle it to the 14 speed tourer.

That will be fun going down Reigate Hill.

matthew · « **Reply #63 on:** 09 May, 2009, 06:56:12 pm »

Quote from: Adrian on 08 May, 2009, 06:45:32 pm

Quote from: matthew on 08 May, 2009, 06:43:18 pm
not yet, but I do plan on riding tonights FNRttC on my 48 x 19 fixie, unless I bottle it to the 14 speed tourer.

That will be fun going down Reigate Hill.

Reigate hill wasn't so bad. Brakes deployed and max speed 51kph = ~150rpm

The climbs weren't as bad as anticipated either, not sure if I will ride fixed to Brighton next time or not.

Matthew

Charlotte · « **Reply #64 on:** 11 May, 2009, 03:13:57 pm »

Ditchling on fixed was a struggle. But Matthew and I made it

matthew · « **Reply #65 on:** 11 May, 2009, 03:20:57 pm »

My accent was very stop start though.

I don't believe you stopped.

Matthew

Charlotte · « **Reply #66 on:** 11 May, 2009, 03:37:28 pm »

Quote from: matthew on 11 May, 2009, 03:20:57 pm

I don't believe you stopped.

Only because if I had have done, I'd never have had the oomph to get started again. Besides, going up steep hills - I change tack more often than an undecided jockey...

gordon taylor · « **Reply #67 on:** 11 May, 2009, 07:04:04 pm »

Did I ride fixed today?
Yes, again.
It was windy and a real slog.
I want gears and a motor.

Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhh.

Greenbank · « **Reply #68 on:** 11 May, 2009, 07:08:39 pm »

Yes, back onto the bike for commuting although the tree pollen is bloody annoying.

Early start tomorrow. Would be easier to do it by train but that's cheating.

Greenbank · « **Reply #69 on:** 11 May, 2009, 09:10:57 pm »

Quote from: Greenbank on 11 May, 2009, 07:08:39 pm

Yes, back onto the bike for commuting although the tree pollen is bloody annoying.

Really bloody annoying. However, the tailwind meant I went for it. Fastest commute of the year. 23:49 for 28.5kph. 180bpm HR_av though. :/

Sergeant Pluck · « **Reply #70 on:** 11 May, 2009, 09:14:34 pm »

Did you ever have that cardiac screen you mentioned before you went to South America, Greenbank? Just curious as to how you found it.

Chris S · « **Reply #71 on:** 11 May, 2009, 09:15:38 pm »

Quote from: Greenbank on 11 May, 2009, 09:10:57 pm

Quote from: Greenbank on 11 May, 2009, 07:08:39 pm
Yes, back onto the bike for commuting although the tree pollen is bloody annoying.

Really bloody annoying. However, the tailwind meant I went for it. Fastest commute of the year. 23:49 for 28.5kph. 180bpm HR_av though. :/

Well - you did better than me. Only 8c and blowing a gale here, so it was the turbo this evening I'm afraid.

Greenbank · « **Reply #72 on:** 11 May, 2009, 09:28:16 pm »

Quote from: Sergeant Pluck on 11 May, 2009, 09:14:34 pm

Did you ever have that cardiac screen you mentioned before you went to South America, Greenbank? Just curious as to how you found it.

Yup. Bimbled over to the Olympic Institute in NW London back in Feb.

Usual questionnaire about medical history, problems, etc.

12 point ECG. They were impressed by my resting heart rate of 45bpm (I usually get dreadful white coat syndrome).

Take ECG printout straight to on-site cardiologist who has a chat with you whilst reviewing it. All clear. No need for ultrasound echo. No abnormalities.

Mentioned my high heart rate, mainly as the reason for getting checked out, and they weren't concerned at all. They offered to give me a holter monitor for 24 hours if I was worried about it, but since they weren't I'm not.

Handed "all clear" letter over to GP when there for other reasons and that's me all done.

The only oddity is that my HRM has twice given me readings over 200bpm when freewheeling down Danebury Avenue on the way to Richmond Park. Same spot both times (but not every time) so I'm guessing there's something blasting out pulses on exactly the right frequency to trick it. That's the only place it's gone a bit mental.

fin · « **Reply #73 on:** 11 May, 2009, 09:35:41 pm »

Yes, commute into Edinburgh.
Well, that should read one third of a commute, in one direction.

Coming off the Forth Road Bridge, my chain decided to unship itself, wrapped itself around g*d knows what and went twang in 2 positions.
Was I cursing the bl**dy bike mechanic who checked the bike only last night. (Oh! that'll be me then

)

After untangling the mess, I was faced with the prospect of walking home 5 or 6 miles, majority of which is uphill.

And I had to take the morning off work as holiday

The fixed is going away for the summer.

I want gears.

Sergeant Pluck · « **Reply #74 on:** 11 May, 2009, 09:55:48 pm »

Quote from: Greenbank on 11 May, 2009, 09:28:16 pm

Take ECG printout straight to on-site cardiologist who has a chat with you whilst reviewing it. All clear. No need for ultrasound echo. No abnormalities.

All very reassuring

Author Topic: Did you ride Fixed today ? (Read 13193 times)

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