We'll done Andy on the 50 mile ride. And nice bike Lard. Both your hard training is inspirational - all I can do is talk about as I've been down with that norovirus bug these past few days.
Good to see you've gone Campy on your gear set Lard- a true European thoroughbred. I have too, apparently they are a little more reliable than Shimano's, though that's a bit like an Apple lover telling a PC person they've got the wrong computer - it's all personal preference. I prefer the hidden brake cables and the thumb gear change mechanism on the Campy.
I also went double compact rather than triple. But with a 29 tooth granny gear at the back just in case. We'll find out half way up the Toumlat if I need it and it works.
I also spent a while considering which turbo trainer to buy. Living in central London means there aren't many local evening rides, so I wanted a training tool I could do after work. Decided on the Kurt Kinetic, as it had better reviews than most others. We'll see when it arrives. As you can read, there's a lot I've still got to find out.
What have you gone for Lard? Andy - are you going to indulge in one or stick with proper riding and spin classes?
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You will need that lowest gear Matt, oh yes. I remember the Alpe d'Huez, I was on the lowest gear after 50 metres...quite hard to think then that that's it, and you only have another 21 bends and 14 km to go.
No idea where my home trainer set is from, something Italian I believe, but I do know that I need more info when I'm cycling, need to know speed, rpms or something. I was completely lost yetserday morning, nearly fel oof the thing after an hour. Long way to go.
And get some pics of your bike online too, I'm curious! You too Slavin.
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