The Running/Keeping Fit Thread

[RichC]

Why don't you go offroad then? Get a Moutain Bike and ride down the river wey or round a park ?

[Lee]

Why don't you go offroad then? Get a Moutain Bike and ride down the river wey or round a park ?

Not sure I'd be interested in going offroad to be honest mate. I don't know too many places here where I can do that and it doesn't really do much for me.

But it's an option I suppose.

[Neil Young]

Less sausage rolls anyway.

Tapas night tonight Neil.

I want a bicycle but I'm too scared to go on the roads.

You get used to it. Although the roads are a bit busier where you are than here. Casemore's idea might be worth a try.

It's about perception really. Earlier in the week I was walking on a pavement alongside a main road that I usually cycle on and I felt uncomfortable every time a car passed me.

[RichC]

that or shoot down the A31, can't see that ending in tears

[Neil Young]

Not sure I'd be interested in going offroad to be honest mate. I don't know too many places here where I can do that and it doesn't really do much for me.

But it's an option I suppose.

Borrow a bike and I'll go out on the road with you, give you a few tips.

I'll be lycra-ed up though so that will make you feel embarrassed.

[Neil Young]

that or shoot down the A31, can't see that ending in tears

There are some nice roads to ride south of the Hog's Back. Or is it Hogs Back? I dunno.

Not Little Dave's back.

[Assassin]

I'll be lycra-ed up though so that will make you feel embarrassed.

The chunderling will probable end up trying to ride you

[Lee]

You get used to it. Although the roads are a bit busier where you are than here. Casemore's idea might be worth a try.

It's about perception really. Earlier in the week I was walking on a pavement alongside a main road that I usually cycle on and I felt uncomfortable every time a car passed me.

That's exactly it. If I was to cycle into town (rather than walk, which I do sometimes), then it'd mean cycling along a two mile stretch which is pretty dangerous tbh. The walk is dangerous in itself so I wouldn't stand a chance cycling.

I'd get squashed.

that or shoot down the A31, can't see that ending in tears

Walked down it once at 4am in the morning and got picked up by the fuzz. Never again.

Borrow a bike and I'll go out on the road with you, give you a few tips.

I'll be lycra-ed up though so that will make you feel embarrassed.

Oh!

I do have access to a bike so I may well take you up on that offer actually.

There are some nice roads to ride south of the Hog's Back. Or is it Hogs Back? I dunno.

Not Little Dave's back.

I think it's Hogs Back. I think.

It's definitley not Hogs' Back though.

[Neil Young]

That's exactly it. If I was to cycle into town (rather than walk, which I do sometimes), then it'd mean cycling along a two mile stretch which is pretty dangerous tbh. The walk is dangerous in itself so I wouldn't stand a chance cycling.

I'd get squashed.

Probably not. Most road users do avoid you. And there is definitely more room given in recent months.

Of course it only takes one.

Walked down it once at 4am in the morning and got picked up by the fuzz. Never again.

Ouch.

I do have access to a bike so I may well take you up on that offer actually.

Get in touch then.

I think it's Hogs Back. I think.

It's definitley not Hogs' Back though.

Wiki has Hog's Back. But it's Hogs Back brewery. Somehow Hog's Back looks wrong, even though it's 'normally' right.

[Lee]

Wiki indeed.

I'm trying to think of the signposts but I'm sure it's Hogs Back.

PM sent.

[Chazza]

FFS some geezer got killed on the Hogs back not so long ago.

Think on Lee..think on.

[Neil Young]

Only a nutcase would ride a bike on the Hogs Back. Or the hog's back.

Both are far too dangerous although the latter might be amusing to watch.

[Alex]

Did any of you lot join 'The Gym' ? The low cost ones that are popping up now? £15 a month or something? Are they any good? I want to use them to build up some cycling fitness. I know it's no the same as actually cycling, but it's so darn hard to do it while its dark and clod during the week.

[Chazza]

Yeah I joined our local one and its fine for what I need. A large number of cardio machines and a decent size free weights area and 2 of every weight machine.

Its certainly no frills but is value for money.

[Alex]

Don't want frills. I've had membership to places like that and been ****ed off with it all. I never use it. Might have a look at joining tommorow. The one near me is only 2 minuite drive.