I’m guessing that’s you second on the listnot sure ..I generally get to Offerton after the repeats and cross the a183 to take me to the Board Inn and I can then add whatever I want miles wise back home
this is the Strava segment
Cee Jay
Striker
aye...and the bugger who’s first did it as a one off time trial effort...and Rocka that’s you !
not bitter about it mind...no not at all
chris tracy
Central Defender
hi new to road cycling, recently did the coast to castles, wondering if there is any cycling groups that meet near sunderland ryhope seaham areas?
Cee Jay
Striker
quite a few clubs...try Sunderland Clarion or South Shields Velo....a fair few Durham way...Cestria etc
chris tracy
Central Defender
Many Thanks where are the details pls? I don't use face book. thanks again
Cee Jay
Striker
im not on Facebook either...I believe they all have websites.
I‘m not a member of any of them however
SAFC2403
Striker
Realised im a fat fucker and have managed to get a bike off a mate - However the front gear change thing wont go from the bottom cog onto the upper most cog. Any ideas on wether this can be adjusted. Its a bog standard moutain bike with shimano gears.
Been 22 years since i was last on a bike!!
Been 22 years since i was last on a bike!!
monkeytassle
Striker
Try putting the back cog on the smallest and then move the big cog. Be ready to change the back quickly tho and don't attempt on a hill.
D.A
Striker
Does it need cleaning and lubing?
Aldyyyy
Winger
Anyone struggled with the IT band on the knee in here? Started biking during lockdown and was fine at first but just took too much on too quick and fucked it after a 40 mile ride when it started hurting after 20 mile. Rested it for a week and done some stretches and used a roller, tried it a couple days ago and didn't even last a couple mile before it was agony again. Obviously I need to rest it more but anymore suggestions? Finally found something I'm enjoying and I can't even do it I'm sick
Billy Fish
Striker
I’d perhaps look at your saddle height and position. With height set it as high as you think feels comfortable, then put it up another inch.Anyone struggled with the IT band on the knee in here? Started biking during lockdown and was fine at first but just took too much on too quick and fucked it after a 40 mile ride when it started hurting after 20 mile. Rested it for a week and done some stretches and used a roller, tried it a couple days ago and didn't even last a couple mile before it was agony again. Obviously I need to rest it more but anymore suggestions? Finally found something I'm enjoying and I can't even do it I'm sick
It’s definitely this. Look on YouTube for a tutorial on how to set up a front derailleur (mech).
Aldyyyy
Winger
Saddle height is quite low to be honest, could easily be a lot higher
Cee Jay
Striker
If you think it's too low it will almost certainly be way too low..
Take Allen keys out on a ride and play about with height
Aldyyyy
Winger
A will when me knees fully recovered, the pains is horrific.
Cee Jay
Striker
I've had the odd bout of knee tendonitis when I've increased time/miles substantially.
Very common
monkeytassle
Striker
Ibuprofen is your friend and your sadlle is defo too low. My rough guide is your knee should just be before full extension when fully extended.
Common practice is around 95% of a straight leg. I’ve also found you can fatigue quickly based on not using the full power range with each leg stroke.
Aldyyyy
Winger
From doing no exercise at all it went to 20-40 mile rides daily so I've definitely overdone it from doing nothing. Will this be a regular thing then or with the right recovery will it fizzle away?
