Where are you from,what do you do?

[ItsikH]

Your mad aren't you. eating on the move, drinking on the move, urinating and deficating on the move, now sleeping on the move... ohhh no, i know my limits, and thats far beyond mine.

I take it that you aren't unfamiliar with the word bandage and the turms road rash, maybe one day i'll try something similar, i always wondered what those aerobars where for on my bike, Yes! i think i have cracked it eventually, its where my pillow is supposed to go.

Heavns no ! I did have some stops for all purposes but sleeping... I had a few tricks which made it easier, like switching clothes and equipment and taking a shower at my home, which is conveniently located at a third of the way. My "edge" was doing it mostly alone, while all others who ever did it (very few I am proud to say - about a dozen) were in groups with an escorting car. The last third of the road I did with friends - even a looney like me won't cycle alone in the desert at night after 20 hours of cycling...
The route is mostly easy, not too many climbs, mostly short ones and not too steep, except for the southern part which requires a climb to the 900m height of Mitspe-Ramon (which is also not steep but quite long). There are 2 alternative easier routes, but they are not considered safe, one goes through the Palestinian territory and the other is a busy and dangerous road. Besides, they are both boring.
I am not familiar with the terms you mentioned (at least not in English).

 

[closesupport]

Heavns no ! I did have some stops for all purposes but sleeping... I had a few tricks which made it easier, like switching clothes and equipment and taking a shower at my home, which is conveniently located at a third of the way. My "edge" was doing it mostly alone, while all others who ever did it (very few I am proud to say - about a dozen) were in groups with an escorting car. The last third of the road I did with friends - even a looney like me won't cycle alone in the desert at night after 20 hours of cycling...
The route is mostly easy, not too many climbs, mostly short ones and not too steep, except for the southern part which requires a climb to the 900m height of Mitspe-Ramon (which is also not steep but quite long). There are 2 alternative easier routes, but they are not considered safe, one goes through the Palestinian territory and the other is a busy and dangerous road. Besides, they are both boring.
I am not familiar with the terms you mentioned (at least not in English).

road rash is a term used for the cuts and scrapes aquired from falling the bandage would be the dressings used to keep the dirt out.

if i was to try to ride for 25hrs it would be guaranteed that i'd fall asleep, although i have attempted a track session after being awake for 31hrs with 3hrs sleep and 30 minutes on the train, but durig the session i felt myself nod, my legs stopped pedalling for a second and i had to leave the track, to try to freshen up to compose myself.

 

[ItsikH]

road rash is a term used for the cuts and scrapes aquired from falling the bandage would be the dressings used to keep the dirt out.

if i was to try to ride for 25hrs it would be guaranteed that i'd fall asleep, although i have attempted a track session after being awake for 31hrs with 3hrs sleep and 30 minutes on the train, but durig the session i felt myself nod, my legs stopped pedalling for a second and i had to leave the track, to try to freshen up to compose myself.

I did fall asleep on my 1st attempt a month earlier, because I didn't get enough sleep the evening before and because I spent too much time waiting for others. It was amazing to learn that it is possible. First I started seeing things, as if dreaming while cycling, so I kept talking to a friend who was with me, but finally when I fell on the road we had to stop and have some sleep. The 2nd time I had slept better before and did not waste any time waiting for anyone before the last section, still I got a little dizzy around the 20th hour, but the last hour was an incredible sprint almost as if I have just started.

 

[mark O dell]

I have been commuting almost everywhere by bike for about 14 years. Started out with a cheap mountain bike. Went to something better. And finally switched to all road bikes as I don't ride that much off-road and besides when I do I manage fine with a road bike. I lived in Montreal most of my commuting years and riding with anything smaller than 700 x 28cc tires was just asking to spend a lot of time changing flats.

Most bikes I have owned I bought cheap and modified. I love to find a decent frame second-hand and build it up gradually. I will probably be doing the same this winter.

Never been much of a group rider. Joined a few clubs but usually only attended a few rides. Usually preferred to ride on my own.
Recently gotten into randonneuring did my first full slate this year. 200's 300's 400's and a 600 km this year mostly on a thirty year old Bianchi with old Campionola components.
I usually ride about 300 to 500 km a week. Depending on circumstances.

Mostly been riding a fixed gear lately. I have been lazy the last few days having flipped my rear wheel to the single speed side.
Oh I forgot to mention I live in Ottawa now. I work nights as a nurse. Night riding doesn't bother me at all.

 

[john21]

Im from queenland australia and i cycle for fun and also competitively with a club. im now doing 35k each morning for practice.what do you guys do for practice? 8)

40km 5days wk from bundaberg qld race in club

 

[closesupport]

Mostly been riding a fixed gear lately. I have been lazy the last few days having flipped my rear wheel to the single speed side.
Oh I forgot to mention I live in Ottawa now. I work nights as a nurse. Night riding doesn't bother me at all.

Take a little time to rest works for me, i'm having a week off this week if i can prevent myself from going out, but with a bit of luck the missus will be enforcing a trip to the track, since she seems to think its a safer place for me to be riding.

i work nights also, i love to ride, and the time i have spent on the track have been fun and i have enjoyed doing it, unfortunately its a little expensive for me to travel, i have everything pretty much on a budget, since i have a family to support and being on minimum wage, i don't spend half as much time on a track as i would like to, instead i find myself mashing and sprining on the local roads.

But my partner has decided that she wants to learn to drive, which again takes away funds for my track sessions, but she needs a car to get about, plus it would make time spent travelling and costs much lower, so maybe next year since i have found something that i like to do, and the fact that i am making this sacrafice for her she'd want to drive me there and help cut down my costs of time and travel making it a little more affordable.

So its back to the road, wind, rain, sleat and snow.

 

[mark O dell]

I just realiaed part of my problem. I have been confusing fatigue with knee pain caused by running alongside my son on his bike. It is probably only 3-4km a day but I am not designed for running.

I have never ridden on a track. I missed the chance in Montreal when they converted the Olympic velodrome into a Biodome. They claimed they were losing money on the Velodrome. However, now they lose three times as much on the Biodome.

There were alot of things they could have done to promote the velodrome. But it was always as if they did not want it to succeed. The people running it made it hard to get any access.

I have a family too. We have a car but I try to avoid driving it. About twenty years ago I basically lived in a car. I worked as a taxi driver spending as much a 20 hours a day sometimes in the cab. I liked the work but soured on the driving. I had four attempted robberies. I never lost any money. Took knives away from a couple of guys and drove away on an idiot who pointed a gun at me. I always logically thought I would just give the money to anybody with a weapon but they were so STUPID my pride got the better of me and I just could not let myself be robbed by idiots. I figured I was due to get hurt the next time somebody tried so I quit driving taxi.

Now I just have to deal with idiots hitting me with their cars. Ottawa I find much worse than Montreal was for that sort of thing.

Take a little time to rest works for me, i'm having a week off this week if i can prevent myself from going out, but with a bit of luck the missus will be enforcing a trip to the track, since she seems to think its a safer place for me to be riding.

i work nights also, i love to ride, and the time i have spent on the track have been fun and i have enjoyed doing it, unfortunately its a little expensive for me to travel, i have everything pretty much on a budget, since i have a family to support and being on minimum wage, i don't spend half as much time on a track as i would like to, instead i find myself mashing and sprining on the local roads.

But my partner has decided that she wants to learn to drive, which again takes away funds for my track sessions, but she needs a car to get about, plus it would make time spent travelling and costs much lower, so maybe next year since i have found something that i like to do, and the fact that i am making this sacrafice for her she'd want to drive me there and help cut down my costs of time and travel making it a little more affordable.

So its back to the road, wind, rain, sleat and snow.

 

[closesupport]

I can't drive.... i hae had lessons but failed, but after a 12mths period of driving with a driver in the passenger seat i found i didn't enjoy the waiting intraffic, so it was back to the bike.

but now since i have a family x2 children i find that it is such an inconvienience to use public transport all the time, i agree that a car would benefit, my partner and her ability to do things and go places, although i don't for one minute think that it would be fair to have the kids sitting n the car whilst i'm stuck in traffic f'ing and geoffing at the drivers on the road.

So its off for lessons for her, i'll make my sacrafices until she passes, maybe she'll traet me occassionally for my good will gesture, truthfully i'm looking forward to her driving me 100miles or so away from home and letting me find my way home, she says that would be a great idea, hopefully her intentions are not that i will remain lost and not have the ability to get home... lol

But if it was upto me as government families would be restricted to one caar each, cut down pollution for those who try to avoid driving, plus it would make more peope use public transport, make more people get a little more exercise, plus me being that little less stressed than at the moment when it comes to riding on the road, plus people who don't drive as close to the left as is safe would be pulled over and fined, cause i hate drivers that drive hugging the kirb.

 

[thestoutdog]

Hi All! I live in Des Moines, IA currently, but am from all over the place. I work in retail management for an electronic store. I loved to ride as a kid, now I'm 33 and just got bit by the bug again. Trying to log 100 miles/ week, haven't yet, but will soon. I've lurked long enough, time to make my presence known. Thanks to everyone for all the great info.

 

[*Alice]

i'm from toronto, canada.
i'm a graphic designer + new media student.
I'm a beginner cyclist. I found this forum because I had a sore bum and wanted to know what the hell was wrong with my bike.. or me.

 

[closesupport]

i'm from toronto, canada.
i'm a graphic designer + new media student.
I'm a beginner cyclist. I found this forum because I had a sore bum and wanted to know what the hell was wrong with my bike.. or me.

how often do you ride alice? Maybe one of us could give it alittle rub better after your rides .

What seat have you got? and how big is your ****

 

[mark O dell]

Buy some cycling shorts and may be some cycling underwear. May be get a gel seat pad for your seat. I prefer a leather seat but there is a break-in period until the seat conforms to your anatomy. Go to your local bike shop and ask if they can help you. There must be some women's cycling groups in Toronto that might be able to help. You can also check out the Randonneurs Ontario web site. It is a long distance club and discuss seat comfort alot because of the mileage they cover. There are also Terry seats supposedly disigned for female anatomy.
The other thing is the more you ride the less it will bother you.

i'm from toronto, canada.
i'm a graphic designer + new media student.
I'm a beginner cyclist. I found this forum because I had a sore bum and wanted to know what the hell was wrong with my bike.. or me.

 

[allez50]

Hello to all

Im corey flowers I live in the bootheel of missouri. Im a student in high school,
Ive been cycling for the past month and a half and i just finished a 30 mile tour in Cape Girardue Mo w/ climbs upto 11%.

 

[masterlink]

I ride and reside in Williamsburg, Virginia. I am a self employed general contractor operating a design/build firm in the custom residential market. I ride for pleasure while trying to focus on endurance training, usually with a group of three; two or three times a week.

 

[grumpy311]

Hello to all in the forum,

Just picked up a used road bike to get myself back into shape. My goal is to ride the Hotter than Hell 100 in Texas next year. I am a 35 yo pilot with the Dutch Air Force stationed in Texas. Thanks to all, posting in this forum, it has been an invaluable source of information for me.

Ben

 

[koremitsu]

I am now in new mexico, churning up as much of the desert landscape as possible. I am a Nurse tech. Studying ultrasonography. I inflict as much pain upon my body as i can 5 times a week.

 

[matt1]

Hi

Im from Perth West Australia and I race a bit. I like to ride even when I am not racing. I would try to do somewhere around 400 to 500 km per week.

 

[bobke]

Newbie to this forum. Howdy y'all.
A displaced Texan, living in Connecticut.
Work as a physician.
Ride when I can.
Summer months six days a week maybe 250-300km.
Winter, er, lets not discuss winter just yet.
Great forum.

Peace

 

[foxybiker]

Hi, i'm Emma from Spain, i live in the Sierra Nevada Spain and have just started a holiday company for women only Please check out www.foxybikers.co.uk would like to hear what you think of the site.

 

[closesupport]

Hi, i'm Emma from Spain, i live in the Sierra Nevada Spain and have just started a holiday company for women only Please check out www.foxybikers.co.uk would like to hear what you think of the site.

what about us guys can we not come, even stay near by and ride with the chicks in lycra, or even offer a ride for the chicks in lycra.

Guess it wouldn't be much fun just women alone performing increased levels of exercise since labido's allegedly increase, would it not be in the best interest of foxybikers to have some of us single cyclist about, just to add interest and a little extra structure and extra curricular activities during the holiday and the non cycling hours.