Cycling

My route is about 4.5 miles. It has a mix of hills, flats, road and cycle path. It also has a couple of dodgy corners too When I was doing it regularly it was taking nearly what it would in my car. I think somewhere between 15-20 minutes was my best. 25 minutes average.

my leg is much better now so hopefully i can get back to riding on tuesday, thank god for deep heat

Depending on the injury maybe wear a support You should be fine on your bike though mate, it'll build it back up to full strength in no time

Cycling in wind,any tips other than don't ride ?

I've been cycling for years. My old work route was roughly 13 miles a day (7.5 each way), 5 sometimes 6 times a week.
If my interview goes well tuesday, looks like I'll be back to that journey maybe 4 times a week (once I invest in a new bike)

(08-04-2012 15:34 )Boomerangutangangbang Wrote:  Cycling in wind,any tips other than don't ride ?

i love cycling in the wind, especialy strong wind it makes riding more... interesting

There is this massive hill in my area, its good craic cycling down it, when I had my bike

(08-04-2012 15:34 )Boomerangutangangbang Wrote:  Cycling in wind,any tips other than don't ride ?

There are a few tips when cycling in the wind. I don't know if you are commuting or just cycling for fun, with friends or for fitness, but I guess the rules remain the same.

Make yourself as aerodynamic as possible, tuck back onto the saddle and bring your head down lower, tuck in your legs and elbows as much as possible and generally make yourself smaller. This will allow you to cut through the wind easier with less resistance. Keeping at a steady pace in a higher gear will help also.
If you are cycling with friends then sit behind them so they are effectively shielding you from the wind. You will have to take it in turns though as the person in front does a lot of the work for the person behind.

(08-04-2012 16:19 )munch1917 Wrote:  I've been cycling for years. My old work route was roughly 13 miles a day (7.5 each way), 5 sometimes 6 times a week.
If my interview goes well tuesday, looks like I'll be back to that journey maybe 4 times a week (once I invest in a new bike)

Well here's to hoping you get the job Munch
Will you be working back at the same place again, or is it similar distance as your last job?
What bike are you looking to get, and what bike did you ride before ?

(09-04-2012 01:16 )Money_Shot Wrote:  

(08-04-2012 15:34 )Boomerangutangangbang Wrote:  Cycling in wind,any tips other than don't ride ?

There are a few tips when cycling in the wind. I don't know if you are commuting or just cycling for fun, with friends or for fitness, but I guess the rules remain the same.

Make yourself as aerodynamic as possible, tuck back onto the saddle and bring your head down lower, tuck in your legs and elbows as much as possible and generally make yourself smaller. This will allow you to cut through the wind easier with less resistance. Keeping at a steady pace in a higher gear will help also.
If you are cycling with friends then sit behind them so they are effectively shielding you from the wind. You will have to take it in turns though as the person in front does a lot of the work for the person behind.

I have a 4.5 mile route to work (+20 train journey) Enjoy the buzz of the crazy commuter traffic when I leave work,gets rid of any aggression after a bad day.