Your ride today, yesterday....

Post by **norbs** » Mon Apr 11, 2011 3:20 pm

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Crowella · Post by **Crowella** » Tue Apr 12, 2011 10:10 am

Had a brilliant ride this morning for my commute to Uni. The cooler weather is lovely to be in.

Also, today I hopped on the scales and weighed 84.5kg. Now I've lost 18kg since last Christmas Lightest I have been in 5 years.

Duke · Post by **Duke** » Tue Apr 12, 2011 10:57 am

Crowella wrote:Also, today I hopped on the scales and weighed 84.5kg. Now I've lost 18kg since last Christmas Lightest I have been in 5 years.

That's awesome Crowella, your investing in your own life insurance by staying active & losing those excess kilo's.

Crowella · Post by **Crowella** » Wed Apr 13, 2011 5:43 pm

I didn't know where to post this or start a new thread but a friend of mine at Uni got a new bike also after seeing what riding has done to me and after requiring a replacement for running. We've both decided to enter the (half) Century Challenge at Mt Penang/Somersby next month.

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We're only taking the 50km route and it's only a ride not race but we're going to do it just for the hell of it and to make our new bikes worth while and put ourselves to the test.

Beautiful area around there too. If I'm feeling good afterwards I might even take the ride home from there (mostly downhill) and enjoy my Sunday for a change

Looking very forward to it and hopefully my commute rides and the odd fitness rides will prepare me for them. He's doing 15km a day so I will have to step that up when my bike arrives in the next few days

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But more on topic. Still loving the colder weather and the lights get a true test tonight.

CLP · Post by **CLP** » Wed Apr 13, 2011 5:57 pm

Crowella wrote: We've both decided to enter the (half) Century Challenge at Mt Penang/Somersby next month.

fantastic!

Nothing like setting yourself a goal to meet to kickstart your cycling!

Crowella · Post by **Crowella** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 12:26 pm

I love riding at night. Didn't have a train for an hour so I decided to ride from Uni into Newcastle just because I could. Turned out to be a lovely 8 km ride through an oddly quiet city. I took a couple of pics on my Windows phone but they turned out to be shite with the default camera settings. The new lights are damn wonderful too. I could see my headlights flash down the end of the street and in the darker areas didn't even fear the roads.

I've taken a pic of my basher bike on the train and I'm a bit concerned that large frames won't fit in the spots on the train. I'm riding a small framed bike and it just fits in the gap provided. Also concerned because assholes run back and forth and the doors hit the bike.

None the less, I'm very excited about tomorrow. I get my new bike after my exam.

Post by **norbs** » Tue Apr 19, 2011 10:02 am

This mornings ride was hard yakka. All of it was into a 20-30kph wind. And I got a flat in my brand new Conti Gator Skins. Changing a tube by the side of a country road is no fun I can tell you. And it is always the back bastard to!

Duke · Post by **Duke** » Tue Apr 19, 2011 11:54 am

norbs wrote: And I got a flat in my brand new Conti Gator Skins. Changing a tube by the side of a country road is no fun I can tell you. And it is always the back bastard to!

WTF, are you kidding me.

Do you know what caused it norbs?
Was there anything in the tyre?

Post by **norbs** » Tue Apr 19, 2011 12:23 pm

Flinty72 wrote:
norbs wrote: And I got a flat in my brand new Conti Gator Skins. Changing a tube by the side of a country road is no fun I can tell you. And it is always the back bastard to!
WTF, are you kidding me.
Do you know what caused it norbs?
Was there anything in the tyre?

I could find nothing in the tyre at all. When I looked at the old tube at work it looked like a pinch flat (2 small cuts parallel to each other) but I have no idea where that happened. It went down awfully fast to. I had done about 120kms on them, so I doubt it was from being installed incorrectly. I am a bit puzzled actually.

Duke · Post by **Duke** » Tue Apr 19, 2011 12:29 pm

Yeah reason I asked is I have a suspicion that maybe your rim tape is failing?
Especially sine you've had a few flats on that new rear rim from memory...
Can you tell if the holes are on the inside or outside face of the tyre?

CLP · Post by **CLP** » Tue Apr 19, 2011 12:30 pm

Flinty72 wrote:Yeah reason I asked is I have a suspicion that maybe your rim tape is failing?
Especially sine you've had a few flats on that new rear rim from memory...
Can you tell if the holes are on the inside or outside face of the tyre?

Norbs, Is your rear rim a mavic by any chance?

*edit - If so, check if the tube is being sliced around the valve.

Post by **norbs** » Tue Apr 19, 2011 1:01 pm

CLP wrote:
Flinty72 wrote:Yeah reason I asked is I have a suspicion that maybe your rim tape is failing?
Especially sine you've had a few flats on that new rear rim from memory...
Can you tell if the holes are on the inside or outside face of the tyre?
Is your rear rim a mavic by any chance?

oh oh. yes it is.

CLP · Post by **CLP** » Tue Apr 19, 2011 1:08 pm

norbs wrote:
CLP wrote:
Flinty72 wrote:Yeah reason I asked is I have a suspicion that maybe your rim tape is failing?
Especially sine you've had a few flats on that new rear rim from memory...
Can you tell if the holes are on the inside or outside face of the tyre?
Is your rear rim a mavic by any chance?
oh oh. yes it is.

ok, i edited the previous post.. but will repeat

check if the tube is sliced around the valve. if so, the easy fix is to get an old tube, cut a 2-3 cm length, and cut in half so you have a rectangular piece of rubber. puncture a small hole in the middle and force the valve through that small hole. Install the tube as normal.

The issue is that mavics (like my Ksyriums) can have sharp edges around the valve hole which slowly slices into the tube and then eventually liberates your air from captivity.

CLP

Post by **norbs** » Tue Apr 19, 2011 1:13 pm

I wasn't near the valve, but I will take it off tonight and check that and rim tape.

Thanks lads.

Duke · Post by **Duke** » Tue Apr 19, 2011 4:49 pm

The thing to check with the rim tape other than the obvious signs of wear &/or tear is if it is able to slide around, potentially exposing any nipple (don't get excited) holes or their sharp edges. Much like CLP comments on the valve hole issue.
Which by the way way I've never experienced with my 3 sets of Mavic's. Interesting isn't it.

CLP · Post by **CLP** » Tue Apr 19, 2011 6:16 pm

Flinty72 wrote:Which by the way way I've never experienced with my 3 sets of Mavic's. Interesting isn't it.

couple of mates have Mavics also and don't have that issue either. Looking up online though seems to indicate that it's relatively common. Not really sure what the common factor is. Perhaps tyre pressure? maybe something as simple as using the valve nut might cure it by stopping the tube moving around?

Duke · Post by **Duke** » Tue Apr 19, 2011 7:03 pm

CLP wrote:
Flinty72 wrote:Which by the way way I've never experienced with my 3 sets of Mavic's. Interesting isn't it.
couple of mates have Mavics also and don't have that issue either. Looking up online though seems to indicate that it's relatively common. Not really sure what the common factor is. Perhaps tyre pressure? maybe something as simple as using the valve nut might cure it by stopping the tube moving around?

Interesting, I have never used the valve nut on any of my wheels (or the cap) as that just adds extra weight for no gain.

Possibly having tyres over-inflated could cause it especially if left for a long time but I doubt that's what caused it for the majority of users.
I certainly have never heard of it & many racers have been known to over-inflate. Again it is for no substantial gain so no idea why they do it.

I did experience rim tape caused punctures on my Pro-Lite wheels after about 6 months of use but once I replaced the tape with some quality Reynolds ones I've never had that trouble again. :fingers crossed:

It's great to hear others experiences on such things as it helps build knowledge & fault-finding if you happen to have similar happen.

Crowella · Post by **Crowella** » Thu Apr 21, 2011 10:24 pm

Got to laugh at myself for getting totally lost today getting to Uni. Twice.

Decided to hop off earlier than the Uni and get on my bike to save time from transferring trains. Was a bit strange navigating myself on three lane roads but still better than sitting down at a station for 20 minutes.

Might have something to try within the week off. Most likely tomorrow while it's a bit quieter around the place. 41km trek:
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CLP · Post by **CLP** » Thu Apr 21, 2011 11:14 pm

Crowella wrote:Got to laugh at myself for getting totally lost today getting to Uni. Twice.

sometimes getting lost is the start of an awesome ride!

Crowella · Post by **Crowella** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 11:13 am

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It didn't upload the entire route. It auto paused when I hopped off to quickly vomit at the lights

and didn't continue from there properly. My phone does say it was 40.65km in 1:35:34 so that's roughly over 25kph average which I am more than happy about

From that map, I continued along the main road to the Central Coast HIghway, then turned off onto Brisbane Water Drive and went down Blackwall Road home.

I felt like I was slowing down at the end but from the km times I've seen, I was keeping the pace up pretty well although I was pushing myself on a higher cadence in a lower gear at the later stages.

I feel like I am recovering quicker. I think another two of these kinds of treks this week and I'll see how much my body improves

DarrenM · Post by **DarrenM** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 12:04 pm

Nice work on the vomit. I haven't managed that one.

I've got next week off but my knee is a c**t so I won't be doing anything fun. I already feel all unfit again.

Post by **Big Kev** » Sun Apr 24, 2011 11:01 pm

I dusted off the bike after 18 months of not using it. I just got back from a 10km (6.5mile) ride. 3/4 of the way to work and back basically.
I'm knackered! after only 40 minutes of riding.

Post by **norbs** » Sun Apr 24, 2011 11:09 pm

Big Kev wrote:I dusted off the bike after 18 months of not using it. I just got back from a 10km (6.5mile) ride. 3/4 of the way to work and back basically.
I'm knackered! after only 40 minutes of riding.

It will take a while Kev. Keep at it.

Duke · Post by **Duke** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 11:29 am

norbs wrote:
Big Kev wrote:I dusted off the bike after 18 months of not using it. I just got back from a 10km (6.5mile) ride. 3/4 of the way to work and back basically.
I'm knackered! after only 40 minutes of riding.

It will take a while Kev. Keep at it.

Onya Kev.

Duke · Post by **Duke** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 11:39 am

Seven of us 6amers headed out for a quick blast making the most of the combined Easter Monday Holiday & ANZAC Day.
The route was to the very top of Mt Dandenong where on arrival to our mandatory coffee stop we were greated with this;
Beautiful sunshine & a spectacular view of Melbourne covered in fog.

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Garmin Ride Details: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/81343560" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

A.R.S.E.