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Post by JimmyMcGrory Fri Jul 23, 2010 8:20 am

The good news is the numbness I was getting in my hands wasn't noticeable, the bad news is that my knees are fucked and my arse feels doesn't feel right I Cycled 33 Miles Today Icon_eek I Cycled 33 Miles Today Icon_eek

Even worse, my wife made me cut the grass when I got home. If it wasn't for red wine I'd be disconsolate I Cycled 33 Miles Today Icon_cheers
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Post by crownliquor Fri Jul 23, 2010 8:42 am

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Post by crownliquor Fri Jul 23, 2010 8:47 am

Shit, forgot, loads of cyclists suffer from hand numbness, normally caused by incorrect seat height/reach settings, experiment til you find the correct position. If it helps, I sometimes experience numb hands, so it's just one of those things. I Cycled 33 Miles Today 750839 I Cycled 33 Miles Today 990298 I Cycled 33 Miles Today 875406 I Cycled 33 Miles Today 742448 I Cycled 33 Miles Today 925900 I Cycled 33 Miles Today 97631 I Cycled 33 Miles Today Icon_biggrin

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Post by JimmyMcGrory Fri Jul 23, 2010 10:29 am

Its been a constant problem till today, now my whole bodies fucked I Cycled 33 Miles Today Icon_mad
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Post by crownliquor Sun Jul 25, 2010 6:37 pm

Unless you look like this after every cycle ride, you haven't tried enough James. I Cycled 33 Miles Today Icon_evil

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Post by niall o,dhubghaill Sun Jul 25, 2010 10:15 pm

fuck me, he looks like the star of a bukkake movie, eeeeuuuuw! I Cycled 33 Miles Today Icon_mad

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Post by JimmyMcGrory Mon Jul 26, 2010 10:47 am

One of my legs are as thick as him!! Cycled 25 miles today but my arse is properly fucked now

Does that make me a Hun cyclist I Cycled 33 Miles Today Affraid
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Post by crownliquor Mon Jul 26, 2010 11:39 pm

Cycling's addictive isn' it James? You'll be after a road bike next and purchasing ProCycling to read in your underpants. I Cycled 33 Miles Today Icon_biggrin


I meant to say, 33 miles on a hybrid is a fucking good effort. If you're cycling that sort of distance you should be taking some food with you. Cheap cereals bars (the crappy and sugar filled the better) eaten at hourly intervals will stop you hitting the wall, and more importantly stop you eating everything in sight when you get home.

After a long ride you'll crave crsips or cake (the CP has banned me from eating cake in case I put weight on, I'm even banned from looking at pictures of cake I Cycled 33 Miles Today Icon_biggrin) , both are bad. I finish my rides so after showering (which you want to do as soon as you've finished, wearing sweaty pants will give you saddle sores, cleanliness is key) it's mealtime, this stops you eating crap and cures your hunger.

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Post by supermo Tue Jul 27, 2010 3:28 am

Jimmy, think on.

You're being lectured on taking a shower by a DOB.

Careful, man.
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Post by JimmyMcGrory Tue Jul 27, 2010 10:40 am

Thanks for the tips crown, on the 33 miles run I had a Solero about 26 miles

Sunday run I didn't even have a bottle of juice as the kids had scoffed all the ribena. Thank fuck it wasn't warm I Cycled 33 Miles Today Icon_mad

Its alright Mo, my cleanliness is beyond reproach I Cycled 33 Miles Today Icon_cheers
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Post by crownliquor Wed Jul 28, 2010 6:09 pm

JimmyMcGrory wrote:Thanks for the tips crown, on the 33 miles run I had a Solero about 26 miles

Sunday run I didn't even have a bottle of juice as the kids had scoffed all the ribena. Thank fuck it wasn't warm I Cycled 33 Miles Today Icon_mad

Its alright Mo, my cleanliness is beyond reproach I Cycled 33 Miles Today Icon_cheers

I Cycled 33 Miles Today Affraid I Cycled 33 Miles Today Affraid Water is more important than food (no matter what sevvy says I Cycled 33 Miles Today Icon_biggrin ) while cycling.

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Post by crownliquor Mon Aug 02, 2010 3:58 am

Any update on the cycling James?

This week's tip is purchase some clipless pedals and shoes. They greatest innovation in cycling is clipless pedals. I ride Shimano SPD-SLs with yellow cleats, as they have 5 degrees of float and are kind to your knees. You feel at one with the bike when using clipless, get your wallet out James. I Cycled 33 Miles Today Icon_biggrin

Pedals:

http://www.merlincycles.co.uk/Bike+Shop/Road+Parts/Transmission/Pedals+-+Road/Shimano+105+5700+SPD+SL+Pedals_1675.htm

Shoes:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Northwave_Jet_Road_Cycling_Shoes/5360039469/

Buy a size up from your normal shoe size as your feet swell while exercising.

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Post by supermo Wed Aug 04, 2010 5:47 pm

crownliquor wrote:Any update on the cycling James?


Buy a size up from your normal shoe size as your feet swell while exercising.

Does that work on your knob too? Sev wanted to know Very Happy
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Post by JimmyMcGrory Wed Aug 04, 2010 10:31 pm

I'm on my holidays mate, took the bike but haven't cycled much I Cycled 33 Miles Today Icon_cry

Will my feet clip into those pedals, I'm a bit unsure about that. Also the shoes are sold out in my size I Cycled 33 Miles Today Icon_redface
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Post by niall o,dhubghaill Thu Aug 05, 2010 12:50 am

supermo wrote:
crownliquor wrote:Any update on the cycling James?


Buy a size up from your normal shoe size as your feet swell while exercising.

Does that work on your knob too? Sev wanted to know Very Happy



i imagine the swelling is commensurate with the amount of erm "excercise" you put it through. I Cycled 33 Miles Today Icon_twisted

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Post by crownliquor Thu Aug 05, 2010 5:35 pm

JimmyMcGrory wrote:I'm on my holidays mate, took the bike but haven't cycled much I Cycled 33 Miles Today Icon_cry

Will my feet clip into those pedals, I'm a bit unsure about that. Also the shoes are sold out in my size I Cycled 33 Miles Today Icon_redface

You screw cleats (red things in pic below) to the bottom of your shoes and they clip into the pedals:

http://www.bikesportmichigan.com/features/ironmandisasters/imdisasterscleatonshoepair.jpg

Any shoes that have the three triangle mounting points will work with SPD pedals. A lot of shoes accommodate all cleat fixing arrangements, check before buying, or give me a shout if you're not sure.

If you're on holiday, surely you should be visiting The Falkirk Wheel, and popping for a pint with uncle immo? I Cycled 33 Miles Today Icon_biggrin

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Post by JimmyMcGrory Thu Aug 05, 2010 10:48 pm

Fuck no, though I am going to Perth on Saturday I Cycled 33 Miles Today Icon_biggrin

Just been out on a cycle from Seil to Luing, it was only 14 miles but none of it was flat. I didn't believe my odometer but seems it was telling the truth I Cycled 33 Miles Today Icon_cry
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Post by crownliquor Fri Aug 06, 2010 5:53 pm

You could cycle from Seil to Falkirk, convivial afternoon in the pub with uncle immo then cycle back with no fear of drink driving. Are you man or mouse James? I Cycled 33 Miles Today Icon_biggrin

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Post by supermo Fri Aug 06, 2010 6:16 pm

ffs Jimmy, this is like watching internet grooming as it happens.....resist him, man Mad
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Post by JimmyMcGrory Sat Aug 07, 2010 12:24 am

He'll have me dressed in one of those poncy lycra bib and brace things next Mo I Cycled 33 Miles Today Affraid
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Post by JimmyMcGrory Sat Aug 07, 2010 9:03 am

Right, now its stupid question time crown I Cycled 33 Miles Today 462145

Cleats, obviously I need to buy them as well and will need a bit of movement? What degree? What brand/type etc

Does your toes clip into the pedal or is it the sole of the foot and how easy is it to get your feet out in a hurry?

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Post by crownliquor Sat Aug 07, 2010 6:04 pm

If you buy Shimano SPD-SLs pedals (the ones I linked to earlier) the cleats will come with them. They’re normally the yellow cleats which provide 5 degrees of float. Red ones provide no float, but if set up correctly will be fine.

Setting up cleats:
Sit so your feet can dangle freely, a worktop or desk with nothing under it. Note whether your feet point in, out or are straight. Look at both feet as they may not be symmetrical so the left cleat needs fitting different to the right. If both feet are straight, align the cleats parallel with the shoes. If your right foot points outward, fit the cleat so that when your foot is pointing in its natural direction (outwards) you twist the cleat inwards so it’s pointing forwards and set up the left cleat in relation to how your left foot points.

To be honest, if your feet are pretty straight and you have yellow cleats just align them forward pointing with the shoes, you’ll be fine, it’s s bit more important with red ones.

You can buy replacement cleats and they are a fucking rip-off:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/p/cycle/7/Shimano_SPD_SL_Cleats/5360008129/

I favour swapping some porn DVDs with filthy Wayne for my cleats. I Cycled 33 Miles Today Icon_biggrin

Your toes play no part with cleats, the cleat fitted to the sole of your shoe engages the pedal. To disengage the cleat you turn your ankle outwards a small amount.
You will fall off in the most embarrassing of situations, mostly traffic lights in town, but only because you’ve forgotten to unclip.
You can adjust the tension of the pedals, so unclipping is easier, by turning an allen key half a turn, instructions come with the pedals.

That sounds complicated doesn’t it? Sorry, it’s just my lack of eloquence, it’s really straight forward.
Cleats improve your cycling (you can pull up as well as push on the pedals so increasing your power) and your enjoyment.

Ignore mo’s grooming jibes, he’s just jealous because he’s too old for me to groom, senile old fool. I Cycled 33 Miles Today Icon_twisted

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Post by supermo Sat Aug 07, 2010 8:59 pm

I'm off fishing this weekend. A real man's pastime with no lycra.
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Post by JimmyMcGrory Mon Aug 09, 2010 5:18 am

Thanks for that crown, it sounds simple enough now. Its my birthday soon so might treat myself as Mrs M is ignoring my plea for an Ipad I Cycled 33 Miles Today Icon_cry
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Post by JimmyMcGrory Wed Aug 11, 2010 8:14 pm

Meant to ask, what's the best treatment for a cracked perimeum? I Cycled 33 Miles Today Icon_redface

Is there a cream to prevent/repair, I was in considerable pain last week I Cycled 33 Miles Today Icon_biggrin
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