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There are loads of campsites locally, I sold my home in Bushey, Herts, travelled quite a bit, and have ploughed my funds into a business here in Keswick (exchanging contracts this month). Thus, I rent a room with a view of Skiddaw, own a business wi…
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Pictures of the Ambleside Sports Day and the CCA riders can be had here in this DropBox link. Geoff is some 80-90 minutes away by car, t'is I who live in the UNESCO World Heritage site, known as the Lake District National Park, the other BIG event …
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Screwed physically, bikes sold, walking the fells with a camera but radial tears in both knee cartilages (meniscus), one major op' one on the back-burner. Trekking poles, be praised! Just glad I did what I did whilst I could. The older I get though…
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Good to see you Stef and congratulations on completing the event, and greetings to all in CCA. "..the Lake District, when it is fine, and it is at least that, is surely the most beautiful place on earth." Bill Bryson, 2015, in his most recent "Note…
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Thanks for the emails - and some people's purchases. I've ceased posting on eBay for the summer holidays - I'll await the return-to-work and peoples' boredom, that way I will have a larger audience. My Trek 1.7 sold for a derisory £256, the new tur…
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TBH - I think the most interesting observation is the renewed "battle" between Robert B and Emma K. Now, Robert is well in his 50's and Emma is possibly half his age. Last year Robert was quicker then Emma. In previous year, less so. This year, R…
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Its the beauty of evolution. Before I crossed the Scottish border during July (?) on last years Cycling Odyssey, I knew, absolutely that I really loathed whiskey. My first dram Norf of the Border was Glenfiddich. Good, better than good! Funny ho…
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I might add Geoff has an extensive collection of interesting malt whiskies if anyone is thinking of taking a gift, or even sampling!
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I have been dumping cycling stuff on eBay already. I sustained a tear in my L quad years ago, it has never healed. I never mtn biked again in earnest. The calf is an issue that is not going to better any month soon since it's an issue with my fee…
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Neglect the gluteus muscles at your peril! IT band. Calfs. It turns out it is my feet that were at fault. Creating rotational forces in the calf muscle. Tear.
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Just a thought: Firstly, I have a spare roller which you can borrow. I am around these next two nights, then I am away for 5 weeks. If you, or anyone else wants to pop over here to Sandon, I can go through each exercise to ensure you're doing them…
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Email me for the exercises as mentioned in the Lanzarote training Camp post. Ditto, the link to Bob's, I know other CCA members use him as their resident physio' Roller I was recommended was, "Trigger Point Performance Grid Foam Roller ". "In 20…
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If anyone is interested, I have a set of rolling and strengthening exercise given for me to do each day, given to me by Bob G - see link above. email me. I have been left with a torn calf muscle and will be likely be off the bike all year, (?) as t…
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Can you elaborate on the stretching regime(s) a little? I'm seeing Bob Grainger, ex Team Sky at present for my ailments. Trigger point massages in my buttocks and calfs are killing me! Before or just afterward a ride? Rollers - specific areas?
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Saturday - Stowemarket. I had an appointment with PhysioFixx . Run by Robert Grainger MSc MCSP MHPC CSCS, a Chartered Physiotherapist & former lead physiotherapist for the Team Sky and former physiotherapist to the Great Britain Cycling Team. …
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"The winners win pride." Is this a Pride night? And here's me thinking it was a black tie function; now, where's my old pink tutu?
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No training aside from walking, stretching, rollers. I have a calf strain so I need to be off the bike 'Til the strain subsides. A set of physio exercises each day, done on the living room floor. I have had a vast amount of angles, lengths, and su…
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I have an 'phone appt with one of the bike fitting physio's from Team Sky, then waiting on a date if this is something they can help with. I've emailed the physical errors I am experiencing to him and will speak tomorrow. No one's body is aligned …
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I've done some XC 24hrs rides & there's a period where your body simply doesn't want to know. 02:00 for many. The sooner dawn breaks, the better you can feel again; odd how that happens. Don't schedule any important work meetings in the week fo…
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After this post, I'll let the thread die naturally. Went to a chiropractor this pm, measurements and alignments, lots of pushing against and resistance and as much R side as L side. A slightly confusing picture for me personally, and ultimately no…
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Looking at Dan's posture, do you notice his arms? They do not stretch downwards plus they are hanging a long way forward, suggesting he is tipped fwd somewhat. Mine hang down but are a little fwd coming around slightly from the side of my hips, so…
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I did say it was akin to the Somme MC. <<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/fishertim/16309547306" title="image mud 2 by Leica Sony, on Flickr">>
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New shoes, new pedals, new cleats. All new, but the same. Had a physiotherapist come over and spent two hours working my legs yesterday. Strictly speaking there is a preliminary chat about previous experience training injuries and such like includ…
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Two track stands. Should I be thanking you? ; 0
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Tim's in the 50+ category, not the younger, more vital Vet's, I ain't as young as I look (act). I'll go, get my slippers & pipe, & not collect the £200. Good to meet up with everyone. Met up with an old mate at the Chuck Wagon: Geoff Waugh…
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I have all manner of "stuff" inc' 1.8 mud tyres - and lots of 29er tyres. No Canti brakes, they should be chopped out maybe for V brakes? Can you fit discs? Shimano XT 9 speed - 32/11 - rear cassette, barely used. Various brakes, Hope, a CF bar, pl…
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For myself (Tim F see above), a retro 26er Mountain bike with 2.1 "mud tyres" was an absolute disaster. I've got to laugh, as I did at the time, as I managed only two laps. The most difficult part of the course for me was fairly close to the timing…
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Matt. Thanks. I think we sometimes forget the effort that goes into this: profiling our club. CCA field, proportionally, a V strong team, in any / all categories, but I would offer up to you, especially the Jnr's, things look Bloomin' Great. The F…
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As little float as possible is the best for most I was told, and I have to agree with this. Keo cleats have a very slight float (4.5 degrees) less than the SPD / Shimano 520 pedals. I have, today, ordered new pedals, cleats, & shoes.If you know…
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Thanks for the input. I replaced the SPD cleats, and eased them forward a smidgen on the shoe. This seemed to create a tightness along the side of the left quad (IT band?). 1:20 into the ride, same L calf pains. Dropped the saddle 1mm. Seemed to h…