Winter Training in RP, Saturdays

the real reason is he runs a massive gear.

don't become obsessed by the times! it's just a bit of fun for training, there will be no prizes!

(fastest time at the end of the year buys coffee for everyone)

I like mine black, no sugars.

sod buying coffee

next week we can pile back to my place for a cup or two, its just 10 minutes from the park - we could make that another part of the race training the west london coffee race.

(this is assuming my bronchitis has cleared up and that the painfully swollen ribs from the fencing competition last Saturday are not actually broken)

don't become obsessed by the times! it's just a bit of fun for training, there will be no prizes!

You say that, but wait until you have put a time up. You'll be itching to beat it.

(this is assuming my bronchitis has cleared up and that the painfully swollen ribs from the fencing competition last Saturday are not actually broken)

James, you really don't need excuses for your forthcoming failure to beat me. Just accept my superior athleticism ;o)

Hopefully with your sickness and injuries I might just see you in the distance as you cross the finishing line.

You say that, but wait until you have put a time up. You'll be itching to beat it.

we're going to be doing something slightly different this week!

I hope it involves coffee at the end ;o)

Not this?
http://www.bikeradar.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12524787&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=&sid=e6eee7fbb0a7fff9ee7230154fa1f79b

I'll be along this Saturday. Can't see any excuses cropping up this time...

might not make it.

seem to have either picked up another cold, or the last one is still holding on, guess I'll decide later tonight, at the moment I'm rough.

pissed off ain't even in it.

RPM

Sorry to hear that. Hope you can but better that you receover. Will be miserable weather tomorrow and so I will be riding. It's either that or early Christmas shopping.

See whoever can make it at 9:30.

Its going to be touch and go for me, have to meet a contractor at 10

Weather looks OK Clive, wind low and no rain apparently?!

might not make it.
seem to have either picked up another cold, or the last one is still holding on, guess I'll decide later tonight, at the moment I'm rough.
pissed off ain't even in it.

Were you holding the door open when god tynan was handing out immune systems??

HTFU: Wrap up warm, stay hydrated, don't over-exert yourself and you should be fine!

Were you holding the door open when god tynan was handing out immune systems??

Obviously. although I can go for years without getting even a cold, then I get two flus in succession, like buses.

HTFU: Wrap up warm, stay hydrated, don't over-exert yourself and you should be fine!

that's what I did last time, and that's how I ended up bedridden for a week.
a beer swilling, fat-legged aussie roadie you may be, a doctor you are not.

will see how I feel, fuckin missing riding big time at the moment.

in case the weather is not absolutely terrible i will be there 9:30 otherwise it will be the turbo

the weather is forecast to be terrible, I'm feeling like the whole weekend will be a loss if I can't get out though!

damn, I'll get my gear ready and if I don't feel too rough at 0845 I'll go whatever the weather.

guys, I'm still grotty. going back to bed.

have a good one

wait for me, i should be there for 9.45

cheers

Obviously. although I can go for years without getting even a cold, then I get two flus in succession, like buses.

that's what I did last time, and that's how I ended up bedridden for a week.
a beer swilling, fat-legged aussie roadie you may be, a doctor you are not.

will see how I feel, fuckin missing riding big time at the moment.

If you had the proper flu you wouldn't be posting here. Pissweak :P

On another note, do you have a turbo trainer?

nope. would prefer rollers, but can't afford either.

Wasn't someone giving rollers away on here?

back in the summer, and ain't I kicking myself now.

fuck this, I'm going to have to go for a spin tomorrow

I'm looking to get my own turbo.
Bit worried about the noise in a block of flats though.
My Minoura in Oz was fucking loud.. :S

well I bought a decent front light, so it means slogging on the road in all conditions.

and the way I see it, the cost of a trainer is a few calshott/newport sessions

Yeah, but I already go out in any light/weather. It's when I work late or some bollocks, miss a turbo session, etc. then feel guilty about it. Would be nice to have a turbo at home.
Plus, at the moment I only do the one session on Tue. With a turbo at home I could do higher intensity stuff twice a week.

RPM. Hope you are recovering. We need your discipline next week.

Good turnout today. Some fast sprinting.

I wish it was summer. There had better be enough hot water left for a hot bath.