Cycling

[steve-e]

As well as Bertie and Bessie the Bromptons, I now have a proper road bike.

I've just been from mine to St.Albans on it, 15.5 miles in an hour but it kept threatening to rain so I stopped there and got the train back. I remember now as kids how we used to end up with a stripe up the back of the jeans and jacket with no mudguards.. I need to get some on this bike

Loads of personal bests and at least 7 minutes quicker than I've managed before, despite going almost half a mile further avoiding the dodgy cycle paths and sticking to the roads.

https://www.strava.com/activities/888452795

[Sideslip]

Well done Steve.
Can't beat a good road bike.
I treated myself to a carbon Focus with Di2 for my retirement 2 years ago.
Love it to bits!
Roll on the good weather.
62 years old and can still average over 15 mph on a 40 mile hilly North Devon ride.
Did 3500 miles on the bikes last year. Hopefully a bit more this year.

[steve-e]

Nothing as fancy as carbon or push button gears

This will do me for now, £200 on gumtree and rides like a dream. I still love my Bromptons though

[Sideslip]

Lot of bike for the money Steve. Well done.
So what do you fancy when the time comes to splash out some serious cash?
My Focus came out at around £3500 including a decent wheels set.
Can't see myself ever upgrading again, as it's a far better bike than I'll ever be a rider.
I use a steel touring bike for the long holiday treks and a Wilier hybrid during the Winter.
Also got a folder to sling in the car or take on the train.
Someone once said cycling was cheap! LOL

[steve-e]

This morning's ride. 25 miles in about hour and half.

The Bromptons ARE serious cash a decent build will be near £2k now. That's the long term project , a lightweight Brompton. For now the next bike with be a mountain bike to play on and go for rides with Deb on.

Are you on strava?
https://www.strava.com/activities/889710595