Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2019 6:02:59 GMT
I've always been told that the saddle should be at the height where you can put you toes, but not your heels to the ground when stopped. Today I did a 15 mile ride with a serious lycra clad cycling fanatic, who told me this is bollox. The saddle should be at the level of your hip bone, and to reach the ground, you need to tilt the bike. So up the saddle must go. I've tried this, and observations: a) it's much more efficient when going uphill because you extend your leg almost, but not quite, completely. b) the feckin saddle is so high now that I can't get off without falling off the bike in a very embarrassing way. It's not just getting off the bloody thing, it's getting back on as well. |
|
|
|
Fitness
Jun 30, 2019 13:12:33 GMT
via mobile
Post by baggins on Jun 30, 2019 13:12:33 GMT
I've always been told that the saddle should be at the height where you can put you toes, but not your heels to the ground when stopped. Today I did a 15 mile ride with a serious lycra clad cycling fanatic, who told me this is bollox. The saddle should be at the level of your hip bone, and to reach the ground, you need to tilt the bike. So up the saddle must go. I've tried this, and observations: a) it's much more efficient when going uphill because you extend your leg almost, but not quite, completely. b) the feckin saddle is so high now that I can't get off without falling off the bike in a very embarrassing way. It's not just getting off the bloody thing, it's getting back on as well. And then she wants attention, bloody women. |
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jun 30, 2019 13:54:03 GMT
I've always been told that the saddle should be at the height where you can put you toes, but not your heels to the ground when stopped. Today I did a 15 mile ride with a serious lycra clad cycling fanatic, who told me this is bollox. The saddle should be at the level of your hip bone, and to reach the ground, you need to tilt the bike. So up the saddle must go. I've tried this, and observations: a) it's much more efficient when going uphill because you extend your leg almost, but not quite, completely. b) the feckin saddle is so high now that I can't get off without falling off the bike in a very embarrassing way. Not as embarassing as going out with clip in pedals for the first few times. Unclipped one foot to stop at a junction and then leaned to get off the wrong side - Timber !!!! |
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2019 11:10:50 GMT
I'm still cycling. I had a two week break in July. First I had a strain in the hip area, which kept me off the bike for one week, and the second week was just too hot! In that two week period it didn't drop below 35C during the day! When it was 42C it was basically unhealthy to ride the bike. However I still managed 180Km (111 Miles) in July. I'm targeting 500Km (310 Miles) for August.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2019 11:34:42 GMT
I'm still cycling. I had a two week break in July. First I had a strain in the hip area, which kept me off the bike for one week, and the second week was just too hot! In that two week period it didn't drop below 35C during the day! When it was 42C it was basically unhealthy to ride the bike. However I still managed 180Km (111 Miles) in July. I'm targeting 500Km (310 Miles) for August. I've done little the past couple of weeks. Had my heart surgery a fortnight ago today and limited to walking. Have built up to six miles in total yesterday but will be another three or four weeks before I can think about cycling or jogging again. Would be going stir crazy if it wasn't for the Ashes and other sport to watch at the moment. Will probably miss the first two Rovers home games as well although I've not written the prospect off just yet! i don't blame you for taking a break in the hot temperatures, almost inhumane to exercise in those conditions. Good idea to keep a record of what you're doing and setting targets. Keep it going!!! |
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2019 11:44:46 GMT
I'm still cycling. I had a two week break in July. First I had a strain in the hip area, which kept me off the bike for one week, and the second week was just too hot! In that two week period it didn't drop below 35C during the day! When it was 42C it was basically unhealthy to ride the bike. However I still managed 180Km (111 Miles) in July. I'm targeting 500Km (310 Miles) for August. I've done little the past couple of weeks. Had my heart surgery a fortnight ago today and limited to walking. Have built up to six miles in total yesterday but will be another three or four weeks before I can think about cycling or jogging again. Would be going stir crazy if it wasn't for the Ashes and other sport to watch at the moment. Will probably miss the first two Rovers home games as well although I've not written the prospect off just yet! i don't blame you for taking a break in the hot temperatures, almost inhumane to exercise in those conditions. Good idea to keep a record of what you're doing and setting targets. Keep it going!!! Hope it all went well for you Eric and that is has solved your problems. It's always a worry when it's the ole ticker eh ! I'm still banned from looking at pictures of Sandra Bullock ! |
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 5, 2019 11:59:10 GMT
I've done little the past couple of weeks. Had my heart surgery a fortnight ago today and limited to walking. Have built up to six miles in total yesterday but will be another three or four weeks before I can think about cycling or jogging again. Would be going stir crazy if it wasn't for the Ashes and other sport to watch at the moment. Will probably miss the first two Rovers home games as well although I've not written the prospect off just yet! i don't blame you for taking a break in the hot temperatures, almost inhumane to exercise in those conditions. Good idea to keep a record of what you're doing and setting targets. Keep it going!!! Hope it all went well for you Eric and that is has solved your problems. It's always a worry when it's the ole ticker eh ! I'm still banned from looking at pictures of Sandra Bullock ! Heart is in generally very good order and just a valve defective from birth. Once the rib cage and wound has healed I should be able to step up the exercise and get back to my usual 4x8 mile runs per week and a weekend 50 mile cycle. avoiding certain publications and websites whilst recuperating just in case !!!! |
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2019 9:59:41 GMT
280Km (168 miles) for August so far.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2019 11:20:09 GMT
and.....Friday is a milestone day. I will have completed 1,000Km (600 miles) on the bike since the beginning of June ! The only drawbacks are the 'biker's tan' and walking like John Wayne !
|
|
|
|
Fitness
Aug 20, 2019 12:12:14 GMT
via mobile
Post by baggins on Aug 20, 2019 12:12:14 GMT
280Km (168 miles) for August so far. Get off your bike and drink your m... |
|
|
|
Fitness
Aug 20, 2019 22:03:37 GMT
via mobile
Post by aghast on Aug 20, 2019 22:03:37 GMT
I walked the South Downs Way last week. 120 miles in 6 days. Totally shattered at the end but it was worth it, especially since I did it with my new lady friend....
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2019 6:52:08 GMT
I walked the South Downs Way last week. 120 miles in 6 days. Totally shattered at the end but it was worth it, especially since I did it with my new lady friend.... Good effort! |
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2019 17:42:15 GMT
I walked the South Downs Way last week. 120 miles in 6 days. Totally shattered at the end but it was worth it, especially since I did it with my new lady friend.... Good effort and good choice. It's a cracking route. Did it a few years ago on mountain bikes. |
|
|
|
Post by William Wilson on Aug 22, 2019 7:07:22 GMT
I walked the South Downs Way last week. 120 miles in 6 days. Totally shattered at the end but it was worth it, especially since I did it with my new lady friend.... Good effort and good choice. It's a cracking route. Did it a few years ago on mountain bikes. In 1997 I ran it, or at least 80 miles of it, from Petersfield in Hampshire to Eastbourne in Sussex. It was the world trail running championship, that year. Still got the tee shirt.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2019 7:47:43 GMT
Good effort and good choice. It's a cracking route. Did it a few years ago on mountain bikes. In 1997 I ran it, or at least 80 miles of it, from Petersfield in Hampshire to Eastbourne in Sussex. It was the world trail running championship, that year. Still got the tee shirt.
Are you sure that wasn't a prison break? |
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2019 7:52:40 GMT
Good effort and good choice. It's a cracking route. Did it a few years ago on mountain bikes. In 1997 I ran it, or at least 80 miles of it, from Petersfield in Hampshire to Eastbourne in Sussex. It was the world trail running championship, that year. Still got the tee shirt.
I did see some people running it when I was on my bike - must admit "nutters" came to mind! I've ran three marathons in the past but the thought of running an inch more than the 26 miles and however many yards makes me feel sick!!! |
|
|
|
Post by inee on Aug 30, 2019 1:04:31 GMT
Due to several visits and stays in hosp over the last few years this thread spurned me into doing something about my health, used to get through 4oz of baccy a week which equates to between 30 to 50 a day , due to a massive down me and wend have given up smoking last fag about 6 to 8 weeks ago.
Tuesday we went down the glos road for some meat, so we walked about 3.5 miles (1/2 of the journey carrying 16kg) , this may seem a small distance to many, but in the last 18 months i have only left the house about a dozen times mainly vet appointments for my self.
So thanks for starting the thread it spurned us into trying to get fitter
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2019 7:47:26 GMT
Due to several visits and stays in hosp over the last few years this thread spurned me into doing something about my health, used to get through 4oz of baccy a week which equates to between 30 to 50 a day , due to a massive down me and wend have given up smoking last fag about 6 to 8 weeks ago. Tuesday we went down the glos road for some meat, so we walked about 3.5 miles (1/2 of the journey carrying 16kg) , this may seem a small distance to many, but in the last 18 months i have only left the house about a dozen times mainly vet appointments for my self. So thanks for starting the thread it spurned us into trying to get fitter Every little helps Inee. |
|
|
|
Post by William Wilson on Aug 31, 2019 11:09:51 GMT
Have a go at the Tough Guy, Eric.
Nothing cogent keeps you going, the first time you do it; just the desire to keep moving forward. It`s never so bad on subsequent races.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 31, 2019 12:23:38 GMT
Have a go at the Tough Guy, Eric. Nothing cogent keeps you going, the first time you do it; just the desire to keep moving forward. It`s never so bad on subsequent races. I think I'll stick to Tarmac !!! |
|
