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Weetbix needed?
I think I should really have some Weetbix for breakfast instead of only
my mandatory two cups of coffee. I was riding to the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney along this flat bit of road - approx 2.5kms of it. Yes, I was on the road shoulder this time as it was a lovely bit of shoulder - wide as a lane and in tip top condition, so I availed myself. It was a great run and I entertained thoughts of being Thor Hushovd powering along in a stage in the Tour de France. The shoulder eventually runs out and about 50metres before it merged into the main road (2 lanes either direction) I stuck my hand out to indicate I was moving to join into the main flow of traffic. As normal, I glanced over my right shouldder to check on traffic and I saw another cyclist following me about 20metres behind. Still playing the mighty Thor, I thought I'd show this cyclist a thing or two about cycling and merged quickly into the flow of traffic and immediately assumed the dominant middle of the lane. Yes, that is now BIG Thor would have done it. I also picked up the pace from my leisurely 27kph to an unbelievable 34.8kph. I was moving, man! About 200metres down the road, whilst still keeping up the punishing speed, I noticed a movement out of the corner of my eye to my left. It was the cyclist who was following me. He went past me like I was standing still I tried to give chase but he just kept pulling away. I gave up after about 150m - I was buggered and he was still pulling away. It was even more galling in that I noticed he didn't seem to be trying particularly hard either - he was on his small chainring and probably his 3rd or 4th smallest rear gear. To add insult to injury, he was in lycra together with the mandatory sunglasses (why one would wear sunnies at 1700 in winter, I don't know). After consoling myself with lots of excuses, like my bike is 40 y.o. and his bike looked really expensive and new, my tyres need more air, my backpack weighs 8kgs, etc etc, I think the real reason is that I need to get some Weetbix for breakfast. Might get some for tomorrow and try my luck again. |
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Geoff Lock wrote:
After consoling myself with lots of excuses, like my bike is 40 y.o. and his bike looked really expensive and new, my tyres need more air, my backpack weighs 8kgs, etc etc, I think the real reason is that I need to get some Weetbix for breakfast. Might get some for tomorrow and try my luck again. How old are you and how old was he? That's one of *my* best excuses. :-) BTH -- Posted at www.usenet.com.au |
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Geoff Lock wrote:
I think I should really have some Weetbix for breakfast instead of only my mandatory two cups of coffee. I was riding to the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney along this flat bit of road - approx 2.5kms of it. Yes, I was on the road shoulder this time as it was a lovely bit of shoulder - wide as a lane and in tip top condition, so I availed myself. It was a great run and I entertained thoughts of being Thor Hushovd powering along in a stage in the Tour de France. The shoulder eventually runs out and about 50metres before it merged into the main road (2 lanes either direction) I stuck my hand out to indicate I was moving to join into the main flow of traffic. As normal, I glanced over my right shouldder to check on traffic and I saw another cyclist following me about 20metres behind. Still playing the mighty Thor, I thought I'd show this cyclist a thing or two about cycling and merged quickly into the flow of traffic and immediately assumed the dominant middle of the lane. Yes, that is now BIG Thor would have done it. I also picked up the pace from my leisurely 27kph to an unbelievable 34.8kph. I was moving, man! About 200metres down the road, whilst still keeping up the punishing speed, I noticed a movement out of the corner of my eye to my left. It was the cyclist who was following me. He went past me like I was standing still I tried to give chase but he just kept pulling away. I gave up after about 150m - I was buggered and he was still pulling away. It was even more galling in that I noticed he didn't seem to be trying particularly hard either - he was on his small chainring and probably his 3rd or 4th smallest rear gear. To add insult to injury, he was in lycra together with the mandatory sunglasses (why one would wear sunnies at 1700 in winter, I don't know). After consoling myself with lots of excuses, like my bike is 40 y.o. and his bike looked really expensive and new, my tyres need more air, my backpack weighs 8kgs, etc etc, I think the real reason is that I need to get some Weetbix for breakfast. Might get some for tomorrow and try my luck again. OK, I admit it. It was me. But I'donly done 65K that morning. Bedding an a new campag chain, so I couldn't really push it - just needed to spin. T. |
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BT Humble wrote:
Geoff Lock wrote: After consoling myself with lots of excuses, like my bike is 40 y.o. and his bike looked really expensive and new, my tyres need more air, my backpack weighs 8kgs, etc etc, I think the real reason is that I need to get some Weetbix for breakfast. Might get some for tomorrow and try my luck again. How old are you and how old was he? That's one of *my* best excuses. :-) Works for me.... I can look 75 if I need to...... Moike |
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On 18/06/2010 9:12 AM, BT Humble wrote:
Geoff Lock wrote: After consoling myself with lots of excuses, like my bike is 40 y.o. and his bike looked really expensive and new, my tyres need more air, my backpack weighs 8kgs, etc etc, I think the real reason is that I need to get some Weetbix for breakfast. Might get some for tomorrow and try my luck again. How old are you and how old was he? That's one of *my* best excuses. :-) Heheheh, that was also one of my excuses too |
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On 18/06/2010 10:30 AM, Tomasso wrote:
Geoff Lock wrote: I think I should really have some Weetbix for breakfast instead of only my mandatory two cups of coffee. OK, I admit it. It was me. But I'donly done 65K that morning. Bedding an a new campag chain, so I couldn't really push it - just needed to spin. I know you are lying but this is NOT making me feel any better, yer *******!! ) I did think about where that fellow came from as another of my many excuses was that I had already done about 10kms by than. |
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Moike wrote:
BT Humble wrote: Geoff Lock wrote: After consoling myself with lots of excuses, like my bike is 40 y.o. and his bike looked really expensive and new, my tyres need more air, my backpack weighs 8kgs, etc etc, I think the real reason is that I need to get some Weetbix for breakfast. Might get some for tomorrow and try my luck again. How old are you and how old was he? That's one of *my* best excuses. :-) Works for me.... I can look 75 if I need to...... Speaking of excuses, you GOTS to watch this: http://fat.ly/cmerf "...on the other hand, I haven't had any water in 4 days, and ate only 3 grains of rice!" BTH -- Posted at www.usenet.com.au |
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Geoff Lock wrote:
About 200metres down the road, whilst still keeping up the punishing speed, I noticed a movement out of the corner of my eye to my left. It was the cyclist who was following me. He went past me like I was standing still I tried that once. I was cruising at 35 or so, and catching up to the guy in front who was sitting on around 30. So I gave it some herb, and overtook approaching 40. As I passed him, I heard him mumble "what the?" Still sitting on 40 at that point, he overtook me. I quickly found out 30 for him was a casual stroll in the park. I tried to keep up, but while I could horse it along at 40 for a short time, he just kept going on and on. |
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On 19/06/2010 11:13 AM, John Tserkezis wrote:
Geoff Lock wrote: About 200metres down the road, whilst still keeping up the punishing speed, I noticed a movement out of the corner of my eye to my left. It was the cyclist who was following me. He went past me like I was standing still I tried that once. I was cruising at 35 or so, and catching up to the guy in front who was sitting on around 30. So I gave it some herb, and overtook approaching 40. As I passed him, I heard him mumble "what the?" Still sitting on 40 at that point, he overtook me. I quickly found out 30 for him was a casual stroll in the park. I tried to keep up, but while I could horse it along at 40 for a short time, he just kept going on and on. Heheheh, that sucks, eh?? A very humbling experience it was for me. There are some good riders out there. |
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On 19/06/2010 3:05 PM, Geoff Lock wrote:
On 19/06/2010 11:13 AM, John Tserkezis wrote: Geoff Lock wrote: About 200metres down the road, whilst still keeping up the punishing speed, I noticed a movement out of the corner of my eye to my left. It was the cyclist who was following me. He went past me like I was standing still I tried that once. I was cruising at 35 or so, and catching up to the guy in front who was sitting on around 30. So I gave it some herb, and overtook approaching 40. As I passed him, I heard him mumble "what the?" Still sitting on 40 at that point, he overtook me. I quickly found out 30 for him was a casual stroll in the park. I tried to keep up, but while I could horse it along at 40 for a short time, he just kept going on and on. Heheheh, that sucks, eh?? A very humbling experience it was for me. There are some good riders out there. Any rider is a good rider. Any bike is a good bike so long as it isn't gathering rust and cobwebs. |
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