Newbornbairn Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Took UtN's Secteur out for a run today - Stirling to the Falkirk Stadium & back, 24 miles round trip. Straight away I've knocked 15 minutes off the time each way and upped my average speed from under 10 to 15mph. On the down side, a full suspension mtb hides the lousy state of the back roads a lot better than a road bike! Some of those sievers knock the wind out of you. Not sure about the dropped bars yet, my wrists and elbows were aching after an hour. So a huge improvement. Now at least I know I have decent equipment I can start working on improving times and fitness. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorlomin Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Tore a muscle in my shoulder over the summer and barely been on the bike since. Been a downer, just able to do the 7 mile commute atm. But am hoping to start stretching it out further soon, the shoulder has been less agrivated this week. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Took UtN's Secteur out for a run today - Stirling to the Falkirk Stadium & back, 24 miles round trip. Straight away I've knocked 15 minutes off the time each way and upped my average speed from under 10 to 15mph. On the down side, a full suspension mtb hides the lousy state of the back roads a lot better than a road bike! Some of those sievers knock the wind out of you. Not sure about the dropped bars yet, my wrists and elbows were aching after an hour. So a huge improvement. Now at least I know I have decent equipment I can start working on improving times and fitness. With regards to the dropped bars,the only time I really used the lower position was when sprinting and most of the time hold ythem just abopve the brakes,which gives quite an upright riding position. Glad to hear your enjoying the bike and improving on times. I took the plunge yesterday and bought one of these 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 (edited) Took UtN's Secteur out for a run today - Stirling to the Falkirk Stadium & back, 24 miles round trip. Straight away I've knocked 15 minutes off the time each way and upped my average speed from under 10 to 15mph. On the down side, a full suspension mtb hides the lousy state of the back roads a lot better than a road bike! Some of those sievers knock the wind out of you. Not sure about the dropped bars yet, my wrists and elbows were aching after an hour. So a huge improvement. Now at least I know I have decent equipment I can start working on improving times and fitness. With regards to the dropped bars,the only time I really used the lower position was when sprinting and most of the time hold ythem just abopve the brakes,which gives quite an upright riding position. Glad to hear your enjoying the bike and improving on times. I took the plunge yesterday and bought one of these Out this morning, did the two bridges in 2 hours 32 minutes and loved every minute of it Edited July 31, 2011 by Unleash The Nade 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingscot Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Great wee run today, however there was a Easterly wind which meant I was rather assisted going from the west of Glasgow up the hill to Kilmacolm! Rained and I was soaked but there you go! However still did that in a record 53mins which is 14mph average so seems times are improving and way back was 49mins so 15mph despite being into the wind. Anyway 25miles covered today so half the distance for Pedal for Scotland. Applied for Pedal for Scotland so will be doing that on the 11th September. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbornbairn Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 My problem with the dropped handlebars position is my knees walloping into my belly 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyblair Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 My problem with the dropped handlebars position is my knees walloping into my belly Wrong sized bike then, you need one of these..... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyblair Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 With regards to the dropped bars,the only time I really used the lower position was when sprinting and most of the time hold ythem just abopve the brakes,which gives quite an upright riding position. Glad to hear your enjoying the bike and improving on times. I took the plunge yesterday and bought one of these Out this morning, did the two bridges in 2 hours 32 minutes and loved every minute of it Look what holding the drops has done to your typing ability!! Nice bike, you're still too heavy though. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyblair Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Out this morning, did the two bridges in 2 hours 32 minutes and loved every minute of it My record is 2 hours 19 minutes so you're getting there. Did you include your tea and scone stop in the time? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 (edited) My record is 2 hours 19 minutes so you're getting there. Did you include your tea and scone stop in the time? 2 hours 19 minutes?? FFS,MB,I'm giving you 12 years and you can only beat me by 13 minutes. Also forgot to mention,there was quite a stiff breeze when travelling west yesterday,which no doubt affected my time. Like I keep saying MB,feel free to come over for a wee training session with the cycle club any Tuesday or Thursday night Anyway,I interacted with some of the locals though,got cheered an a-la Tour De France,by an old bloke when going through Boness,when unsure of directions and asked a fat munter in Rosyth if the Road I was on,led to Limekins,was told "How the f**k di ah ken" and had stones thrown at me by some wee kids when going through Torryburn Edited August 1, 2011 by Unleash The Nade 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyblair Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 2 hours 19 minutes?? FFS,MB,I'm giving you 12 years and you can only beat me by 13 minutes. Also forgot to mention,there was quite a stiff breeze when travelling west yesterday,which no doubt affected my time. Like I keep saying MB,feel free to come over for a wee training session with the cycle club any Tuesday or Thursday night Anyway,I interacted with some of the locals though,got cheered an a-la Tour De France,by an old bloke when going through Boness,when unsure of directions and asked a fat munter in Rosyth if the Road I was on,led to Limekins,was told "How the f**k di ah ken" and had stones thrown at me by some wee kids when going through Torryburn Tuesday nights are out for me, previous commitment to 5 a sides and a Thursday is my hair wash night!! What mileage did you make it on your trip Round the Bridges? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paisleysaints Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Got a decent run in yesterday from Paisley out towards bishopton to start with then i tried to follow the route for the 100 mile run so headed through Kilmacolm down to Greenock and uphill towards Loch Thom then round the Gryffe and headed back to Kilmacolm for a pint then paisley. Anyone planning to follow the sustrans route 75 round this Loch and the Gryffe the road at the Gryffe to start with is terrible not so much a road as just bricks and stones 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Tuesday nights are out for me, previous commitment to 5 a sides and a Thursday is my hair wash night!! What mileage did you make it on your trip Round the Bridges? Door to door it was just a tad over 43.5 miles,so an average of just over 17.17 mph . Come on man,that's no bad! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyblair Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Door to door it was just a tad over 43.5 miles,so an average of just over 17.17 mph . Come on man,that's no bad! Pretty decent, I'll give you that. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbornbairn Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Thought I'd try a slightly different route this afternoon: Stirling-Kippen-Thornhill-Stirling, 26.26 miles in 1h 42m (average 15.4mph). Wore gloves this time so my wrists didn't ache as much. Really enjoyed it. The Secteur really likes to lift her skirts and fly given the opportunity. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 The Secteur really likes to lift her skirts and fly given the opportunity. She was well broken in 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 (edited) Best ever performance at Bike Club tonight managing 22 miles in just under 68 minutes,which is a 19.5 mph average. New bike certainly makes a difference Monkeyblair,yur tea's oot ! Edited August 2, 2011 by Unleash The Nade 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbornbairn Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 What route did you go? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 What route did you go? Along Bellsdyke road over motorway and turn left to Letham Out through Airth,past Dunmore,South Alloa and Throsk,turn left towards Cowie (just before Fallin) Up hill into Cowie and through village heading towards Plean. Turn left and take back roads and Moss Road back into Larbert,which takes you back to starting point on Bellsdyke Road (14 miles) Same start to loop,but after Airth,turn at The Pineapple and continue to crossroads with Moss Road,turn left then back to start ( 8 miles) Hill into Cowie is a bugger,as is the one on the Moss Road which takes you over the M9 ,which you do twice 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drooper Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Along Bellsdyke road over motorway and turn left to Letham Out through Airth,past Dunmore,South Alloa and Throsk,turn left towards Cowie (just before Fallin) Up hill into Cowie and through village heading towards Plean. Turn left and take back roads and Moss Road back into Larbert,which takes you back to starting point on Bellsdyke Road (14 miles) Same start to loop,but after Airth,turn at The Pineapple and continue to crossroads with Moss Road,turn left then back to start ( 8 miles) Hill into Cowie is a bugger,as is the one on the Moss Road which takes you over the M9 ,which you do twice Meant to ask, did you stick with the triple? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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