Latest football injury means I can’t run or twist my right knee.
Just about the only cardio exercise I can do is cycling. Currently borrowing my son’s hybrid bike for trips from Eastleigh to Winchester or Romsey and am loving being back on a bike again.
Used to think this thread was for weirdos, but now I’m here it’s got a lot better.
The only problem I’ve had came on a moist and twisty downhill section when, as I got to the bottom, I punctured Fatso’s mum.
I’ve ridden a few bikes in my time. I’m not a keen cyclist though.
Sorry for the downvote @saintbletch - fat thumbs.
will upvote to make amends
That’s 2 downvotes by me this weekend - both when sober (relatively)
Cobham, me old mucker, you really need to work on that upvote/downvote thing. Of course, if you’re defending the honour of Fatso’s mum by way of a downvote then I will fully withdraw (as indeed should Bletch).
If anyone would like to post a link to the classic Groucho Marx comment about defending a lady’s honour, now would be a good time I think.
I’m all for a timely withdrawal.
Bystander (or some such): What do you think you’re doing?
Groucho: I’m defending this woman’s honor…which is more than she ever did.
Every time I speak to people who say they want to get fit, I always say get on a bike. It is great exercise and outdoors. Also much more fun if you get a cycle buddy.
Yep, if you want regular exercise just hang out with the village bike.
Don’t know if my.20k round trip counts but it feels great to be exercising again.
Here are some gratuitous shots of Winch…
Strava or it ain’t true…
But well done
That doesnt help me as that was my sister
I’ve joined Strava but to be honest Bob, if I was going to embellish a cycling trip I’d have posted an image of me on a bike wearing a yellow t shirt somewhere on a tour of France.
I can confirm a mysterious package was delivered to chez Bletch. Bletch has ‘asthma’ apparently. Make of that what you will.
He’s also a cunt. Not that that’s related in any way.
There was a can of Punk IPA in that package for which I have a therapeutic use exemption.
Gentlemen - I have a kernel of an idea… maybe we should do a wee ride for ‘Charidy’ at some point … as for training, the distance is not really the bastard - Apart from sore arse - TBH, its more about ‘pace’ that you do that distance. eg, you try and hold 28-30 kmh for 25km is about as knackering for me as doing 100km at 24-25kmh … or 160km at 22 kmh
I try and get out around 6-730 am when I can and then as much as possible on a saturday
So should we get out on road?
How would that work, Gay?
The Users’ Map says you live in deep fried land?
Perhaps we could all meet in the middle somewhere.
You cycle down and we cycle up?
Aim to meet in Winchester, perhaps?
Imagine the physique and confidence of a young Mario Cipollini with the looks and intelligence of Bernard Hinault in his prime… now picture the opposite
I was actually thinking of something a little larger in scale… would take a fair bit of planning but could be fun. Back in 2005 I ride with 4 others, 2 Saints fans and 2 Pompey cans from Middlesborogh’s Riverside stadium to St Mary’s arriving in the eve of what turned out to be the relegation match against Man U… we raised £10,000 for the Neurological unit at Southampton Gernal hospital - was around 560km in 6 days. We had sponsorship from the likes of Premier Inn for cheaper overnight stays and a support van…
All of you could do 100-130km a day with about 2-3 months of training doing say 40km a day (2hours) … just a thought…
