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The Real Slim S
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This is my first post here for ages so hello,
Seems to me that everyone is getting into this biking game and for good reason its brilliant!!! I
have used mountain bikes in the past but have just got my first racer and boy what fun! Anyway, can
I seek the collective wisdom of this community?
1. I am just solo riding at the minute but want to join a biking club soon. I notice that some of
the good riders are doing 25 milers in about 58 minutes and less sometimes. I am nothing like
this fast yet. What sort of standard should I aim for without disgracing myself before going
along with a bunch? I need to learn some tricks so am I thinking all wrong here? Should I just go
along anyway?
2. This 58 minute time I mention. What sort of terrain is that all about? For example, a running
marathon must be run over a course that must be flat within certain parameters. What about
cycling? Must that 25 miles be of certian "flatness" in order for that time to be valid? 25
miles in the Peak district would be a heck of a lot harder that a 25 miler in Lincolnshire
where I live.
3. I notice that a lot of top riders - Armstrong, et al, are very lean in terms of upper body muscle
mass. Quite skinny I would say. I am quite muscular in the upper body and legs. Is anyone else of
similar build and can put in a good time? To be a good biker do I need to cut down on the
bodybuilding?
4. My bike. It's great and cost me a few bob.
http://www.factorydirectbikes.com/products.php?plid=1-0-6-389 What do you reckon to it? I think
it's brilliant and it serving me a treat. Fantastic engineering.
5. Any good websites with info about maintennance, training tips etc? I have found one or two but
any other recommendations.
6. I am 35 and a novice but very fit I think. Can I hope for much in the way good times and winning
any competitions?
Thanks in advance for answering my questions guys, TRSS
Seems to me that everyone is getting into this biking game and for good reason its brilliant!!! I
have used mountain bikes in the past but have just got my first racer and boy what fun! Anyway, can
I seek the collective wisdom of this community?
1. I am just solo riding at the minute but want to join a biking club soon. I notice that some of
the good riders are doing 25 milers in about 58 minutes and less sometimes. I am nothing like
this fast yet. What sort of standard should I aim for without disgracing myself before going
along with a bunch? I need to learn some tricks so am I thinking all wrong here? Should I just go
along anyway?
2. This 58 minute time I mention. What sort of terrain is that all about? For example, a running
marathon must be run over a course that must be flat within certain parameters. What about
cycling? Must that 25 miles be of certian "flatness" in order for that time to be valid? 25
miles in the Peak district would be a heck of a lot harder that a 25 miler in Lincolnshire
where I live.
3. I notice that a lot of top riders - Armstrong, et al, are very lean in terms of upper body muscle
mass. Quite skinny I would say. I am quite muscular in the upper body and legs. Is anyone else of
similar build and can put in a good time? To be a good biker do I need to cut down on the
bodybuilding?
4. My bike. It's great and cost me a few bob.
http://www.factorydirectbikes.com/products.php?plid=1-0-6-389 What do you reckon to it? I think
it's brilliant and it serving me a treat. Fantastic engineering.
5. Any good websites with info about maintennance, training tips etc? I have found one or two but
any other recommendations.
6. I am 35 and a novice but very fit I think. Can I hope for much in the way good times and winning
any competitions?
Thanks in advance for answering my questions guys, TRSS