Official cycling thread

[JohnnyCrumplin'sLeftFoot]

Yeah, I've been doing a few bits now and again, trying to keep my shape for the eastbourne sportive, Did the Le Puncheur a while back in 4:58 which is bronze standard so not too great but not completely shabby either, not sure how I'll do with the 109 miles and the wall though.

 

[Stat Brother]

I'm doing The Weald, only the 65 mile route.
I've got more than half an eye on the Brighton 106 miles, that should end the season, nicely.

The Wall didn't live up to it's reputation, as a fat lad, with a decent engine, it's never bothered me.
Unlike Cobb Lane, I hate it and can't go it, grrrrr.

 

[Jeep]

ooooh! me, me.
I've been having a good pedal about.
Last summer I did the Evans King of the downs - 117miles and 9,000feet of climbing. It included the Wall which was fine unlike some of the later hills (which I walked up)
This summer in June I'm doing the Weald 200K - must get the rear hub fixed or perhaps a new pair of wheels

 

[Stevie Boy]

i havent really been out this year so far, just havent had the time, am doing some bike ride across the downs (35 miles) in about a month, then the london to brighton, i need to get some more miles under my belt but at the moment i dont know when

 

[Nottseagull]

I've got an old folding bike which I have given up riding simply because the tube stem is irreparably damaged. Halfords want £4.99 just for a little 16" inner tube, while Asda, Tescos and Wilkos don't stock that size. I just don't think it's worth spending that much on it.

 

[Cheeky Monkey]

We did Dungeness Nuclear Power Station to Folkestone and back two weeks ago. About a 50 mile round trip on flat cycle paths (National Cycle Route 2) stopping off for a sunbathe/swim off Folkestone. Very enjoyable, even though we didn't get to see 'Dave' the resident female dolphin who sometimes makes an appearance off the shore.

 

[Stat Brother]

Me, me I have ridden my bike somewhere. See the Royal wedding thread. Still building myself back up to fitness at the moment might try a 30 miler tomorrow not sure what route to do. Any suggestions leaving from central Brighton?

Seafront to Shoreham, nice flat and wind assisted.
Up towards Henfield as far as you fancy.
Right, then back home over The Beacon.

Little bit of everything.

(Christ knows why I'm telling you this, it's not like you don't know! My next lesson will be 'teaching your Grandmother to suck eggs!!!).

 

[Stat Brother]

ooooh! me, me.
I've been having a good pedal about.
Last summer I did the Evans King of the downs - 117miles and 9,000feet of climbing. It included the Wall which was fine unlike some of the later hills (which I walked up)

I promised one of my buddies, King Of The Mountains Colin, (Col du Col) I'd keep the weight off this winter and do that with him next year, as preparation for an assault on The Pyrenees.
Sadly though it's more likely I won't do any of that and just lay on the sofa eating doughnuts and Haribo.

 

[Pantani]

Seafront to Shoreham, nice flat and wind assisted.
Up towards Henfield as far as you fancy.
Right, then back home over The Beacon.

Little bit of everything.

(Christ knows why I'm telling you this, it's not like you don't know! My next lesson will be 'teaching your Grandmother to suck eggs!!!).

True, I was hoping that someone had discovered some new roads that I did not know about

Sadly I have woken up today with a touch of the old man flu so might delay my ride until tomorrow. I am fancying a ride along the coast to Eastbourne then seeing how I am feeling and maybe keep going to Hastings at the moment. Then a train home.

 

[countryman]

Does anyone know anything about this bike? I'm thinking about getting it. I've recently discovered I love cycling and would like a bicycle that I can go quite quickly on, but also go over fairly rough ground. Anybody have any thoughts?
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/roux/conquest-2300-2013-cyclocross-bike-ec051745#features


Also, does anyone know of a good route to go from Polegate to Lewes?

Thanks in advance,
A complete cycling novice.

EDIT: Just realised this is in the other section. I'll re-post it on the big board.

 

[Pogue Mahone]

Does anyone know anything about this bike? I'm thinking about getting it. I've recently discovered I love cycling and would like a bicycle that I can go quite quickly on, but also go over fairly rough ground. Anybody have any thoughts?
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/roux/conquest-2300-2013-cyclocross-bike-ec051745#features


Also, does anyone know of a good route to go from Polegate to Lewes?

Thanks in advance,
A complete cycling novice.

EDIT: Just realised this is in the other section. I'll re-post it on the big board.

Put it in here! http://www.northstandchat.com/showthread.php?225171-Cycling-geeks