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I’m the same when it comes to the bike - can happily ride 200km at a fair clip without any stretching before or after and feel fine the next day, which is obviously not good practice, with the running I’m much more wary of stretching, warming up/down and avoiding injury in general

Wise words, it requires a bit of discipline and self control to not just leg it seems

Cheers, the stretches are dynamic ones in that warm up video which, as I understand, are much better than static for cold muscles

Thanks @duncs and @salad

The first run I did in some old NB trail shoes but I recently got some Hoka Challenger 7s and Clifton 9s having tried them on and found them pretty comfy. Hoping to run trails, though so far has been mostly road/mixed. Have yet to try the Cliftons but the Challengers seem good, even on the road!

I'm sure this has been asked a million times before so apologies in advance. I'm a fairly fit cyclist (FTP 305 @ 63 kg very tall and skinny) but other than a tiny bit of sea swimming in summer and some occasional bits of strength and conditioning work with either body weight or a kettle bell at home I don't really mix things up. I typically cycle 8-10 hours a week, across indoor and outdoor Z2, interval, vo2 max and endurance rides. I've been meaning to run a little for a while for two reasons, firstly to mix things up and also to improve bone density and to work other muscles. I've just run my third 5k run; I've been doing one a week with a warm up
and warm down
. I don't feel like I'm flying at all but rather running at what feels a fairly comfortable pace (ignoring the doms the following days). Each run has been between 21:45 - 22:30. My question is, is this too fast too soon and is injury a likelihood or is it a reasonable load? I've no interest in running more than 5k a week and I don't want to impact negatively my cycling. Prior to these runs I've never really run and I'm on the cusp of 40 if that's relevant.

Cheers for this. Perhaps I wasn’t clear enough in my previous post. What I was wondering was whether you can set a target percentage window eg 115 - 125% as opposed to a fixed percentage eg 120%. I’m wondering whether the specificity of ERG mode means it’s actually not possible as it holds you to a fixed target wattage, so the way might be to do it with ERG mode off I guess and then you have the possibility of coming in under or over target percentage.

Is there anyway when making a custom workout in Zwift using erg mode to set an interval as a target wattage eg 125-150% of FTP?

Dibs pas will pm shortly

Was going to say the same thing. OP, you’ll doubt yourself through this process, waking up in the night wondering if you’re doing the right thing, but stick with it. Life post-Campagnolo is an infinitelyh more rewarding one and you’ll find you blossom in your new found freedom.

Does anyone have a leash suitable for a Garmin going spare?

Cheers G. I'd actually ordered a S and found the sleeves too short so swapped for a M

Though more dear than a bog standard cooker, I've found the silca wax melter excellent - you can find it cheaper and Silca always have vouchers/sales/offers.

Covering chain with boiling water can also be an option then drying before submerging in wax

Yes have been doing that for while now, but always feels a bit fiddly. Have managed to source a Barb press from a local shop pretty cheap

Cheers all, managed to find a Shimano one for sale with a local shop so have gone for that

Any tips for a decent and affordable Barb press?

Any recommendations for a good barb press that isn’t loads of money?

Does anyone have a lead for momo handlebars? Specifically, 120 x 380 flavour

Where’s the best place in the uk to get a pair of carbon forks painted?

Hello - it is, but I’m not sure that I want to sell it anymore as I’ve managed to store it at work so it’s less annoying now. You’re welcome to borrow it if you want - you can dm me if of interest

Posted for £155 now

Any suggestions for the best spot in the uk to prep and spray carbon forks?

Best uk spot to get a brand new warranty replacement set of carbon forks repainted?

Best place in uk to get a carbon fork repainted? Carbon Bike Repair in Kingston have quoted £300 + VAT

Any tip for sizing on the ultralight by the way? Or any other owners on here?

I’m 63kg and 6’2