Strava cyclists TFF

[fudge]

Looks like a holiday in Wales then ,that's a five hour drive for me . He's just the guy I need .

It does seem as though a second opinion might be useful. You could try your local cycling club. I am sure you would pick up a load of useful stuff if you went for a few rides with some experienced riders, who could actually see you on your bike. Cyclists are very good at weighing up their competition and most will have worked though bike fit issues of their own. I think you will find that many are quite particular about the saddle they use!!!

 

[mrs mtx]

newest member of team strava

 

[Boysground]

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newest member of team strava

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[Derrick Hughes]

Cycling in Richmond Deer Park today , loads of bikers there , it's a fantastic ride if yiu want to get off busy roads

 

[Boysground]

Spring on the way, I’ve been outside a couple of times but Zwift is getting some use. I’ve wanted to try Alp du Zwift for a while

Most time I’ve spent on Zwift but very pleased

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[EddieB]

Spring on the way, I’ve been outside a couple of times but Zwift is getting some use. I’ve wanted to try Alp du Zwift for a while

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Most time I’ve spent on Zwift but very pleased

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Yes it’s a long slog up there!

 

[Boysground]

Yes it’s a long slog up there!

Ran out of drink, had to stop for a quick refill

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[mrs mtx]

Can I get some advise please….

rhys currently rides an isla bein 20s

he’s had it since he was 4 and is now coming up 8. It’s been amazing and has done some mileage!
This year he joined a tri club so I got him a second hand road bike

we’ve been practising slowly and balance is now all good but the gears and brakes are a bit of an issue! I was thinking it’s just a case of growing in to it like he did his isla. Last week I got on it and even I struggled to reach! (But I’m only 5ft with stumpy fingers)
He’s been competing on his isla still but he’s getting pretty bion it. I was going to buy him the identical isla but just a bigger size for home, off-roading (and tri until he’s mastered the road bike properly) but on the website I’ve just seen this….

Luath 24 / age 8+

Ride fast on the road, race muddy cyclocross, go touring or simply have the fastest bike on the school run. With road, gravel and cyclocross tyre options, our Luath 24 is a versatile performer. View the Luath size guide Luath specification Lightweight frame and carbon forks for responsive...

www.islabikes.co.uk

would this be ok for everything? How off today can it go and is it fast like a normal road bike?

 

[EddieB]

How long is the stem on the bike he’s on now? A shorter stem may help.

 

[SilliamWhale]

Can I get some advise please….

rhys currently rides an isla bein 20s
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he’s had it since he was 4 and is now coming up 8. It’s been amazing and has done some mileage!
This year he joined a tri club so I got him a second hand road bike


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we’ve been practising slowly and balance is now all good but the gears and brakes are a bit of an issue! I was thinking it’s just a case of growing in to it like he did his isla. Last week I got on it and even I struggled to reach! (But I’m only 5ft with stumpy fingers)
He’s been competing on his isla still but he’s getting pretty bion it. I was going to buy him the identical isla but just a bigger size for home, off-roading (and tri until he’s mastered the road bike properly) but on the website I’ve just seen this….

Luath 24 / age 8+

Ride fast on the road, race muddy cyclocross, go touring or simply have the fastest bike on the school run. With road, gravel and cyclocross tyre options, our Luath 24 is a versatile performer. View the Luath size guide Luath specification Lightweight frame and carbon forks for responsive...

www.islabikes.co.uk

would this be ok for everything? How off today can it go and is it fast like a normal road bike?

Going on my kids I think they prefer flat handlebars until they are about 11 and they can still do track/ cyclepaths and trails . Why not look for a Wiggins Chatres locally for about £100 rather than spending on the isla

 

[mrs mtx]

Sorry both I missed these so the exact bike came up second hand about an hour away on Monday so I grabbed it came with both road and cyclocross wheels and he’s already flying on it

 

[Boysground]

So a first for TFF and me, you can see what I look like

16km, 3930 feet of climbing, was really tough but I did it. Not helped by hitting a kerb riding around lake Geneva a couple of days before. Hence the bandages you can see in the photo and others you can’t. Torrential rain down the other side of Colombiere, I have never been so cold wet and scared cycling before. I would love to do a trip to the mountains again.

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[Derrick Hughes]

 

[Poncherello1976]

Just come back from riding on the Ridgeway. Never been on that section before. Great views, although it was a bit hazy. The best bit is my daughter did it as well. Need to do the other way down to Avebury next!

 

[Wuffler]

I've ridden this event pretty much every year since it started in 2015.
It's called Ride To The Sun.
An unsupported event where 500+ mad sods all meet at Bitts Park in Carlisle and ride through the night on the Saturday nearest the Summer Equinox, heading for Cramond beach, Edinburgh in time for sunrise.

 

[adam_farming]

I'm planning to ride something similar this weekend, the Dunwich Dynamo. It's 120 miles from East London out to the coast at Dunwich, again leaving at 8-9pm and arriving after sunrise. It'll be my first 100+ mile ride and I'm going with a group of good riding friends so looking forward to it.

 

[Boysground]

I'm planning to ride something similar this weekend, the Dunwich Dynamo. It's 120 miles from East London out to the coast at Dunwich, again leaving at 8-9pm and arriving after sunrise. It'll be my first 100+ mile ride and I'm going with a group of good riding friends so looking forward to it.

1st century ride in the dark, that will be a great achievement. Hope you have good lights

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[organicguy]

Just back from a weeks holiday in Suffolk and Norfolk, starting and finishing in Felixstowe.
350 miles in 6 days carrying our luggage not bad for old gits. Not as flat as people say. Some stunning scenery and fantastic houses and estates.
Should have done some TFF unannounced visits.

 

[adam_farming]

1st century ride in the dark, that will be a great achievement. Hope you have good lights

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We ride MTB through the winter in the evenings so I've got a good Hope R4+ LED which should be fine set on low, and a backup Lezyne if needed. Looking forward to it!!

 

[Derrick Hughes]