Thursday 30 July 2009

Latest gear news


I've joined the ranks of proper cyclists and bought some clip-in pedals and road biking shoes. I'm told they make a huge difference. Having tested them, I would agree. They (a) allow me to wear shoes that would embarrass John Travolta, and (b) allow the world to laugh as I fall off my bike while testing them.


Here's a picture of what it looks like as I cycle across the gritstone flags and ...erm a rug.


This is in anticipation of a 145km bike ride (90 miles) I'm planning in a about 5 weeks time.

5 comments:

  1. Best of luck with your new found shoes. I upgraded almost a year ago and now it just doesnt feel right to ride with out them!

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  2. Cheers Krista. Yes, I certainly felt a lot more "one with the bike" with my new shoes and pedals.

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  3. They look very dodgy Noel, you'll be wearing a mankini with them a guess ;-)

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  4. should look perfect with your new gay triathlon top ;-)

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  5. Gay triathlon top! I have it on good authority that it's based on the vest that Bruce Willis wore in Die Hard. The only (very minor) differences seem to be that it's made out of bright blue spandex, it has a greater degree of cutaway on the shoulders, and is slightly shorter to show off my belly button.

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