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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Around September early October I stick close to the beach where there are less maggies
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In this conclusive test, it seems fake eyes on the back of the helmet don't work!
Branches stuck in the helmet do, though! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGGTcYfrEZU
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It's a shame you can't ride with a branch in one hand .. You would think with so many individuals brighter than me , one hasn't developed some sort of noise , bird squawk , that would play at some sort of frequency , which would repel the bird from striking you . ![]() |
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Keeps getting better and better this bike.
![]() Also thank god for chain guides, it copped a decent hit yesterday and if the guide wasnt there it would be broke for sure. I nearly cried, but i bought it to ride.
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I put a dura ace 9000 groupset on my bmc a few weeks back, still havent even ridden.
Too busy studying and have been sick. Photobucket is playing up so cant add pics. |
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Ate some dirt today, decided to run off the higher side of a drop ive been doing for months but buggered up the line into it, nek minnet the rear tyre is rotating between my legs (very close to you know what
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Rob
Join Date: Sep 2006
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yes, i haven't come off myself, but i ride with mate who came off big on a steep downhill and since then he just can't let go of the brakes downhill. he is getting better, and on sunday went and revisited his demons down the same hill, but it sure does dent your confidence.
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Barra Turbo > V8
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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I use my water bottles to defend myself. I look like a twit swinging my arms about like a loony but it makes them think twice about attacking you.
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Barra Turbo > V8
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Any of you guys seen any of the Redbull rampage? Some awesome riding and epic stacks too.
http://www.pinkbike.com/news/video--...page-2015.html
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FG GT 5.4 w/ additions!
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Hey Folks. Heading up to the Gold Coast (staying in Miami) for a few weeks on Monday. I've received permission to take the road bike so I can head out for a few early morning exploration rides.
I've got a Magellan cyclo505 GPS which has maps and a "surprise me" function so I plan on letting it guide me. Any suggestions from you locals? Any roads or areas I should avoid?
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Alas I'll have to deal with the V8's being on next weekend instead.
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Ich bin ein auslander
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I really only know some of the rides through the hinterland with some pretty decent climbs in them. Happy to help though.
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Got the 2015 Amy's ride in SA next Sunday. I must admit, my training has been far from decent. I reckon I'll be a little slow doing the 100km. But I will finish. Should be a good day.
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I am trying to loose fat and get fitter.
I would love to run but suffer shin splints so decided to ride my bike more. So my question is as i'm new to cycling does 20km rides 3 days a week sound about right? I have a hybrid bike and i'm 140kgs so bit on the heavy side. Would this be enough to loose weight and get fitter or should i do more? Also going to the gym 5-6 days a week |
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Set your goals incrementally and push to meet them. If you are going to the gym, best seek professional advice from one of their trainers. Disclaimer: Always seek medical and professional advice first. Know what your body is capable of. Whilst I have experience, I'm no professional. If you drop dead on my advice, don't come sue me, I have nothing for you.
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Join Date: Apr 2006
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Hey Damo,
Cycling is perfect for a big boy like yourself, as very little impact. I can also very highly recommend an elliptical machine for weight loss, you have to support yourself which helps burns calories, but there are no loads on joints as you do not strike the ground. And you also get an upper body workout at the same time. If you put the effort in an elliptical machine is I think the best thing for weight loss. As for any type of indoor exercise you will need a big fan to keep cool. But as a low impact but high benefit exercise I really think the elliptical machine can't be beat. As for the riding. It's great, and if you have a nice place to ride can be very enjoyable. Don't push yourself too hard to start with, more time exercising taking it a little on the medium effort side will bring more benefits to you than going harder but doing shorter rides. As in the more time you are out there burning calories the better. Then use an elliptical between days. I have bounced around my whole life between about 82kg and 132kg. I am a pretty big built fella though so when at my 82kg lowest I am very skinny, as in 28-30 pant size. I am just over 90kg at the moment and 34 pants but certainly pretty fit. Think nothing of doing 100km rides etc. I have only done around 700km this month but half of that is uphill around here, so I have done 11,000 metres of elevation climb this month across that 700km. I have lost about 25kg over the past 4-5 months as got up to 115kg again recently. Get yourself on Strava, it is a phone app, and use that to track your progress, quite a few of us on here are on it.
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The big thing is to get out and there and exercise without injuring yourself in the process. If you can make it enjoyable you will be more inclined to do it more often. Start off light with both the distances and intensity and build from there but do not increase your ride distance by more than about 5-10% per week and give yourself a lighter week every 3-4 weeks. I would also suggest Strava, good for keeping track and actually quite motivating, look for me on there by doing a search for Lynton Goodwin.
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Although cycling is "low" impact , it is a repititive strain type exercise and can take its toll on lower and upper back , shoulders , wrists etc.. Building up core strength , glute muscles and those "sit bones" is critical over time. Choosing the right saddle so it fits your pelvis size and ensures the weight is correctly distributed in the correct area to avoid any long term man jewels issues....lol. It's taken me a long time to get to the point where I can do regular 25 - 50 Klm rides with the odd 100 Klm jaunt chucked in, and as you correctly stated , it takes time and it's good to do it in small increments. Strava is good , in fact it becomes an obsession after a while and "if it's not on strava, it didn't happen" mind set creeps in as well... Which makes for an interesting ride when you realise your phone battery may run out during your ride. I've never ridden so fast in my life as when my battery was under threat and I needed to finish off a 50 Klm ride....lol. Biking has certainly improved my health both physically and mentally over a period of time. I really enjoy it and lately been racking up more Klm on my OCR comp GIANT than in the GT !
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i started out only 3yrs ago and pretty much did as has been suggested. started just doing laps of the block which was about a 5km loop. started with 1 lap for a week, then next week tried 2 laps a couple of times, and the next week tried 2 laps for most of the week, then tried to build to 3 laps etc etc. it was hard work to start with and took a lot of dedication and commitment. i must admit a lot of the time in the early days i had to force myself to get out. whilst the scales never spat back the sort of numbers you(Damo76) are seeing, i was still heavier than i should be and it was a chore to change my mindset and introduce exercise in to my life again. one of the reasons i bought a semi decent bike was to motivate me to use it. its also much more enjoyable if you are riding a reasonable decent bike. they are often lighter, which means they take less effort to move, and the componentry works better. if you aren't comfortable or enjoying your bike and riding, then you won't stick at it. these days i'll often ride 15-20km just to the meet point for a weekend ride, then ride another 40-50km before riding home. 3yrs ago when i started out, my aim was to be able to ride about 20km comfortably. fast forward to now and i've smashed that goal out of the park. If you do get on strava, search for Rob Pryde to find me. |
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I cannot stress enough everyone is different physically, and whilst there is some great advice above, unless you know what you are doing and how to recognize signs of fatigue and injury, you will only make it harder on yourself. Take it easy, mix it up and most of all have fun doing it. If you get on strava search out the AFF club, most of us are lurking there.
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Speaking of GPS, I picked up a Magellan cyclo 505 a few weeks back, basically for the navigation functionality whilst I was away on holiday. I must say, it's a great little unit. Both ant+ and Bluetooth connectivity to sensors , HRM, cadence, power, Di2. Will sync up with Strava.
My only real complaints are it does not fit snugly in Garmin mounts (although it can be made to) and it's not as well setup to handle different bikes as the Garmin is. Oh and it does not work with the newer magnet less Garmin speed and cadence sensors. I picked it up and the bare unit with standard and out front mount & they had a promo too. For free Bluetooth HRM , Cost me $190. The equivalent Garmin well over $500-600.
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i have a mate who has been looking to get a cycle computer, and was also researching magellan, and they have some good features. apparently some models have a 'surprise me' feature, where you say how many km's you want to do (and maybe a couple of other parameters) and it will map out a course for you. i'd love that. something different. |
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I was looking to get a Garmin 1000, only really for maps and nav, but was struggling to justify the 600 odd dollar spend. I'll stick with my Garmin 510 for everyday use, and hang on to the Magellan for routing or spare.
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All the 505 models are the same, I got the unit on its own the 505 (HC) version is a kit that comes with cadence/speed sensor and HRM. You can pick this up for about $50. Bluetooth HRM strap for roughly the same.
Magellan did have a redemption special for a free HRM, Check their website to see if it's still running. I just checked Harvey Norman where I got mine but unfortunately they are back up to $398. But pushys have them for $219. http://www.pushys.com.au/magellan-cy...3HIaAv4t8P8HAQ EDIT: JB HIFI Seem to have them at $199 still with HRM via redemption. https://www.jbhifi.com.au/ipods-dock...mputer/540145/
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