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Forum: Tandem Cycling
07-02-12, 02:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,557
Posted By chill123

well, while we were out on Saturday we found a...

well, while we were out on Saturday we found a nice bike workshop and got some 35's marathon plus's fitted. So far impressed with them - much smoother than the old ones we had on there.
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-25-12, 08:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,557
Posted By chill123

Tyre Size Question

I've recently bought a tandem - a Dawes Two-Way Street LadyBack - for the wife and I to have some fun on. I am a very keen road cyclist while she is not very confident on a bike at all. After a few...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-09-12, 10:30 AM
Replies: 639
Views: 49,551
Posted By chill123

232948 canon 450d.....need a full...

232948


canon 450d.....need a full frame....!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-09-12, 10:21 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 6,035
Posted By chill123

i've just finished converting an old peugeot...

i've just finished converting an old peugeot steel into a fixie (http://www.centurytraining.com/how-to-build-a-fixed-gear/) to train on over the winter.

am loving how different riding fixed is....
Forum: Road Cycling
02-01-11, 03:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,057
Posted By chill123

Do you like it? Yes. After nearly buying a...

Do you like it?

Yes. After nearly buying a 705 for about 2 years i finally plumbed for the 800 upon release. after a couple of months use i love it.

Is it worth the money?

In my opinion yes....
Forum: Road Cycling
01-18-11, 04:25 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,535
Posted By chill123

if you've spent so much on a nice carbon bike...

if you've spent so much on a nice carbon bike then you'd be a fool (in my opinion) to not buy a torque wrench and risk damaging it by using inferior tools.

here's a review of the wrench i use...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-17-11, 08:55 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 516
Posted By chill123

you should be testing this out in training. ...

you should be testing this out in training.

in my opinion there is no need for energy foods. large bowl of pasta the night befor with some chicken/fish and salad or steamed veg. breakfast of...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-06-11, 07:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 913
Posted By chill123

- Bricks under front wheel instead of riser...

- Bricks under front wheel instead of riser block.
- Old yoga mat under bike instead of branded mat
- Couple of small hand towels over bike frame to catch sweat
- iphone arm/running pouch to help...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-16-10, 04:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,242
Posted By chill123

my fluid 2 review: ...

my fluid 2 review:
http://www.bicyclecenturytraining.com/blog/cycleops-fluid-2-in-depth-review/

i did quite a lot of research before buying and decided the fluid 2 is the best trade off between...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-16-10, 04:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,475
Posted By chill123

i've got a fluid 2 and am very pleased with it....

i've got a fluid 2 and am very pleased with it. here's my review:

http://www.bicyclecenturytraining.com/blog/cycleops-fluid-2-in-depth-review/
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-07-10, 10:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,040
Posted By chill123

i can thoroughly recommend the CycleOps Fluid 2...

i can thoroughly recommend the CycleOps Fluid 2 trainer. It's a bit over your budget but well worth the money in my opinion.

Here is a full review of it:
...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-16-10, 03:48 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,370
Posted By chill123

as mentioned on another thread i'm impressed with...

as mentioned on another thread i'm impressed with my 800 too. the touch screen is great - much better than i expected.

if you're interested i did a little review of the 800 and included some...
Forum: Road Cycling
11-16-10, 03:40 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,584
Posted By chill123

i have also been using the 800 over the last...

i have also been using the 800 over the last couple of weeks.

the touch screen is much better than i expected from garmin. I have 2 data screens set up (though you can have 3 if desired). when...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-15-10, 10:30 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,880
Posted By chill123

as stated above i like the 800. i notched up...

as stated above i like the 800.

i notched up over 150 miles at the weekend and haven't changed my opinion yet - no probs so far.

i have an 'old' style premium heart rate strap (bought...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
11-12-10, 08:33 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,880
Posted By chill123

I got mine a couple of days ago. Very impressed...

I got mine a couple of days ago. Very impressed with it so far.

Here's my intial review/thoughts:

http://www.bicyclecenturytraining.com/blog/garmin-edge-800-review/
Forum: Training & Nutrition
11-01-10, 03:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 781
Posted By chill123

you won't regret the fluid 2. for others...

you won't regret the fluid 2.

for others interested there is quite a good review here (http://www.bicyclecenturytraining.com/blog/cycleops-fluid-2-in-depth-review/).
Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-10, 09:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 690
Posted By chill123

agree with jdon - don't buy the cheapest trainer...

agree with jdon - don't buy the cheapest trainer out there.

i've got a cycleops fluid 2 trainer and am more than happy with it. here is an in depth review...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-25-10, 04:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,822
Posted By chill123

i was debating this fr quite a while and opted to...

i was debating this fr quite a while and opted to a turbo trainer, opting for a cycleops fluid 2 - review here (http://www.bicyclecenturytraining.com/blog/cycleops-fluid-2-in-depth-review/). i'm...
Forum: Professional Cycling For the Fans
10-19-10, 06:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,017
Posted By chill123

whats the surprise going to be?

whats the surprise going to be?
Forum: Training & Nutrition
10-14-10, 04:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 954
Posted By chill123

as forza mentions fluid trainers provide more...

as forza mentions fluid trainers provide more resistance the faster the rear wheel turns.

this basically means that you get a ride that feels a lot closer to riding out on the road and you can...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
09-06-10, 05:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,064
Posted By chill123

i prefer real food. my favorite to have in...

i prefer real food.

my favorite to have in the back pocket for a ride like this is a jam and peanut butter bagel, cut into quarters and wrapped in foil.

yesterday i rode 42 miles. fired in half...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-29-09, 05:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 951
Posted By chill123

well done. completing the first is such a great...

well done. completing the first is such a great feeling.

the 2nd, 3rd 4th etc just get more enjoyable! keep riding!
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-29-09, 05:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 557
Posted By chill123

congratulations. you must feel good, especially...

congratulations. you must feel good, especially as all those other dropped out!
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
09-29-09, 05:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 606
Posted By chill123

general advice from me would be to keep the...

general advice from me would be to keep the commuting up and build up the distance of those weekly long rides slowly each week.

also try and aim to vary your commutes if possible. take in some...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-07-09, 09:08 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 520
Posted By chill123

what knd of races do you want to ride in? are you...

what knd of races do you want to ride in? are you a sprinter or climber? what are your goals?
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-07-09, 09:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 855
Posted By chill123

vary your ridiing. 1 day taking it easy, 1...

vary your ridiing.

1 day taking it easy, 1 day doing intervals, 1 day short recovery, 1 day just up and down hills, 1 day long ride. you'll be sub 60mins in no time
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-07-09, 09:00 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,208
Posted By chill123

sounds like you are riding too fast. switch to an...

sounds like you are riding too fast. switch to an easier gear, ride at a pace that allows you to hold a conversation. you should spend a fair chunk of your time riding at this speed. after a while...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
05-07-09, 08:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 691
Posted By chill123

why not try and ride one on your own before one...

why not try and ride one on your own before one of these event?

imagine how much more confident you will be if you have already got a century under your belt solo?

sounds like you are fit, why...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
05-07-09, 08:54 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 724
Posted By chill123

it is not about the bike but about the engine...

it is not about the bike but about the engine powering it.

so long as the bike is roadworthy and will not fall apart it is good for a century.

it is all about the training my friend.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-20-09, 09:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,386
Posted By chill123

with the right training everything is possible. i...

with the right training everything is possible. i used to be over weight and eat junk/drink too much before I rode my first century. as others have suggested it won't take a lot to cut out the junk...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-20-09, 09:32 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 15,832
Posted By chill123

my advice would be to spend much of your time...

my advice would be to spend much of your time training at a pace that feels so slow you feel guilty. combing this with a day a week of hard intervals and a tempo ride and you will improve no end....
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
04-20-09, 09:27 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,059
Posted By chill123

my first focus would be on food/drink (energy...

my first focus would be on food/drink (energy bars, real food, electrolyte drink, water) to keep you going. next focus on kit to keep you bike going (spare tubes, pump, tyre levers etc) add in a cell...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-17-09, 09:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,306
Posted By chill123

i think you need to mix up your sessions a bit...

i think you need to mix up your sessions a bit more. you should aim to do a couple of rides a week at a pace that feels guilty you are going so slow.

may also be worth monitoring your waking...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-17-09, 08:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,070
Posted By chill123

mr beanz - i agree that 'real solid food' can be...

mr beanz - i agree that 'real solid food' can be a great lift. everyone is different but my belief is that it is all to easy to get carried away with the science that supposedly goes into energy...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-12-09, 07:48 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,793
Posted By chill123

maybe he's still pedaling...!

maybe he's still pedaling...!
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-12-09, 07:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 499
Posted By chill123

much will depend on what kind of competing you...

much will depend on what kind of competing you want to do? you looking to ride sportives/centuries, crits, multi day races?
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-01-09, 08:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,130
Posted By chill123

enter a race/sportive/charity ride. having a ride...

enter a race/sportive/charity ride. having a ride on the horizon is great for my motivation.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
02-01-09, 08:06 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,692
Posted By chill123

just keep riding for now at a steady pace and do...

just keep riding for now at a steady pace and do not worry about the speed. once you've been at it a few weeks you notice a massive increase in performance. maybe then start looking at your speed and...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-01-09, 08:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 921
Posted By chill123

i did london to paris last year in 24 hours. you...

i did london to paris last year in 24 hours. you have plenty of time to get fit. are you doing thios ride in 24 hours (eg non stop) or over a few days?

i'd say just start riding asap. maybe...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-27-09, 10:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 799
Posted By chill123

congratulations. if you want more then it won't...

congratulations. if you want more then it won't take much extra training to really increase your speed (if that is what you want to do).

It is a great feeling completing your first century. enjoy...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-27-09, 10:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,985
Posted By chill123

i guess the more you ride centuries the less...

i guess the more you ride centuries the less intimidating they become and easier physically. i still prepare in the same way for each one however as preparation can make or break a ride (or at the...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
01-18-09, 02:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 786
Posted By chill123

do you want to race? you didn't mention that in...

do you want to race? you didn't mention that in your 3 goals?

maybe get entered onto a sportive (as they are known in Europe) - something like a century. having a goal and date in the diary will...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-18-09, 02:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,587
Posted By chill123

you are indeed crazy but why the hell not? just...

you are indeed crazy but why the hell not? just as long as you listen to your body and know when to stop if you are doing yourself harm then go for it.

i have done some crazy things in terms of...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-16-09, 01:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,218
Posted By chill123

i agree with the first reply. as soon as i finish...

i agree with the first reply. as soon as i finish a long ride i'll chug on a shake or pint or milk and maybe nibble on a small sandwich if really hungry (usually only when i have not eaten enough in...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
01-06-09, 02:00 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 847
Posted By chill123

try to avoid riding hard for as long as you can -...

try to avoid riding hard for as long as you can - this is a sure fire way to slowly wear yourself out, possibly get injured and generally lose interest. your fitness will improve much more quickly if...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
12-31-08, 06:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 650
Posted By chill123

a road bike will make thingas a lot easier (and...

a road bike will make thingas a lot easier (and quicker) however it all depends on what your goals are (i.e. a quick time vrsus getting to the end) and available budget!

what is more important is...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
12-29-08, 08:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 819
Posted By chill123

congratulations! second time round will be much...

congratulations! second time round will be much easier as you will have the benefit of experiance.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-17-08, 04:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 845
Posted By chill123

i use a polar cs300. it is great as it is very...

i use a polar cs300. it is great as it is very easy to use for other sports such as running etc
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
12-17-08, 04:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,688
Posted By chill123

well you have plenty of time to prepare. key...

well you have plenty of time to prepare. key early on is to get plenty of base miles in. Once Feb comes you should start thinking about some more specific training, throw in a few intervals etc to...
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