It's that "real feel" temp that gets ya.
Because I mean it REALLY feels like it is about 110 degrees!
It would be one thing if it was a dry heat. But it's not. Id take 110 with low humidity over 80 with substantial humidity.
Yes congrats for joining the club. In my opinion, don't get too caught up in having all the fancy spandex, clothing, equipment etc. At the end of the day, it's your legs and lungs that will be your motor. When I did my first 24 hour race mountain bike race some 20 years ago, I was all decked out but was shamefully put into my place when a dude in cut-off jeans, tank top, slippers and a $200 bike destroyed everyone! I believed he almost lapped me twice!
P.S. I still like nice bikes though 😉
I don't really disagree with anything you're saying, but if you'll allow a little snarkiness, looking good while getting dropped makes it hurt that much less IMO. 😁
Yes congrats for joining the club. In my opinion, don't get too caught up in having all the fancy spandex, clothing, equipment etc. At the end of the day, it's your legs and lungs that will be your motor. When I did my first 24 hour race mountain bike race some 20 years ago, I was all decked out but was shamefully put into my place when a dude in cut-off jeans, tank top, slippers and a $200 bike destroyed everyone! I believed he almost lapped me twice!
P.S. I still like nice bikes though 😉
Reality is, the bike and gear are not in any immediate threat of being outperformed by me.
Cleaned this old lady today in preparation for a tour tomorrow. Certainly not the youngest, but rides brilliantly. Also, being 6”9, a frame that actually fits me is a rare find.
I’m sorry, need to share my frustration here to get over (probably) losing my bike today.
Went on a ride to visit a friend, who I met in a park. I leant the bike on a tree, surrounded by a thick, soft meadow, like I’ve done hundreds of times. It stood there for about two hours - until I heard it falling over and a loud clonk when it hit the ground. Well, the rear fork landed exactly on about the only small rock I could find and it bent the rear fork. It’s a steel frame so I’ll have my local shop have a look at it but I doubt it’s gonna be an easy fix, if a fix at all. Massively frustrating, as it’s only down to my own stupidity. Could’ve put the bike in the grass right away, but, well. Hindsight is 20/20.
I guess my Seamaster-300-money might have just become Canyon Ultimate SLX-money. I’d still be hugely sad for that old bike. 🙁
Got out and only put down 15 miles. I was dead. The heat/humidity was just brutal.
In the time I took off the bike, I think I have become more stiff. I’m just not as comfortable on the bike as I used to be.
So after my ride, I flipped my stem to see if that helps.
Show off haha
Also, climbing is not a word that is in my cycling dictionary.
But also, if you are going to get into regular cycling, you should spend the money an get a proper fit.
Not saying there is anything wrong with what you have going on, but it can always get better.
I probably need to be re-fit. It has been a while and I'm just not as limber as I used to be.
I think I need to be more upright than I am now.
