Tip of the day - Page 5

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It's important to protect exposed skin (face) when cycling in the heat.

But you also need to protect exposed skin while cycling in the cold, windy conditions too.

Before setting out on a particular windy/cold day, make sure to apply some vaseline to your face.
This lessens the effect of wind/chill on exposed skin and it helps protect the skin against the elements.

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.."But finally the last thing I’ll say to the people who don’t believe in cycling, the cynics and the sceptics. I'm sorry for you. I’m sorry that you can’t dream big. [I]I'm sorry you don't believe in miracles. You should believe in these athletes, and you should believe in these people. I'll be a fan of the Tour de France for as long as I live. And there are no secrets - this is a hard sporting event and hard work wins it" - Armstrong 2005 TDF
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Another tip : if after a ride you suffer from "heavy legs" ie. your legs are aching from the build up of lactic acid, one way of reducing the "heavy legs" feeling is to lie on your back with your legs raised at a height using a chair (or some other object).
And just lie there for 5 - 10 mins relaxing.

This helps drain the blood flow from the legs and helps to reduce the lactic acid compressing in to your leg muscles.

Alternatively, I find going for a swim immediately after a ride dissipates the "heavy legs" feeling too.

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.."But finally the last thing I’ll say to the people who don’t believe in cycling, the cynics and the sceptics. I'm sorry for you. I’m sorry that you can’t dream big. [I]I'm sorry you don't believe in miracles. You should believe in these athletes, and you should believe in these people. I'll be a fan of the Tour de France for as long as I live. And there are no secrets - this is a hard sporting event and hard work wins it" - Armstrong 2005 TDF
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While you have the vaseline out apply some to your downtube which will help keep sticky sports drink residue build up.

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One final tip, for very cold weather cycling.

This is probably one of the more unusual tips.
And it is strictly for you anaemic types.

If you’re going out for a spin on a particularly cold day, it might be an idea to get your other half to buy you a pair of tights (I don’t know what they call them, stateside) to wear under your leggings.

I kid you not.

Tights are excellent for maintaining body heat – especially when worn under cycling leggings.

(for the record, the L-Man never suffers from the cold – so I never have to resort to this tip because I'm an 'ard bastard, but I do know some cyclists who hate the cold and use this tip).

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.."But finally the last thing I’ll say to the people who don’t believe in cycling, the cynics and the sceptics. I'm sorry for you. I’m sorry that you can’t dream big. [I]I'm sorry you don't believe in miracles. You should believe in these athletes, and you should believe in these people. I'll be a fan of the Tour de France for as long as I live. And there are no secrets - this is a hard sporting event and hard work wins it" - Armstrong 2005 TDF
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remember to take them off when you get home to the boss or she may feel threatened ...

True.

Bad enough wearing lycra : to be accused of cross dressing is a step too far in my book!

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.."But finally the last thing I’ll say to the people who don’t believe in cycling, the cynics and the sceptics. I'm sorry for you. I’m sorry that you can’t dream big. [I]I'm sorry you don't believe in miracles. You should believe in these athletes, and you should believe in these people. I'll be a fan of the Tour de France for as long as I live. And there are no secrets - this is a hard sporting event and hard work wins it" - Armstrong 2005 TDF
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It is always a sad situation when you are considered to be prettier than your wife.

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Don't be shy with the chamois butter.

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Tried chamois butter (the famous Swiss one that begins with an 'A') and Walmart's extra strength lotion - couldn't tell the difference, but the $15 saved was probably put to some good use by my wife...

Jus' sayin'...

When looking for a woman/girl to follow in a group, focus ..............................................

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You could always use a couple of saftey pins along the top edge or a couple of small but well placed pieces of 'tub tape' - there really is a good use for that horrid tubular tire tape that kinda sticks your expensive tires to the rim.

[quote=alienator;3915946]When looking for a woman/girl to follow in a group, focus ...........................

a big +1

I like using the cloth Headsweats for most rides...but the rubber 'halo' band is GREAT for rides on the trainer. I just don't care for the extra pressure under the helmet that the halo bands sometimes cause.

hope theres no women reading this ,as its insulting juvinile crap are you high or somthing?