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Yeah. I last had pneumonia back at the end of December 2013. That really knocked me back. I was still swimming competitively at the time, and I tried to return to training after a month. It took 3 months before I could exercise properly again. So yep, been there before. This isn’t as bad this time. I was really bad then. There’s something going on though, so just carefully playing it by ear and listening to my body carefully which I’m pretty good at after all these years. Today, it didn’t hurt as much as yesterday. Even the slightest little bump in the road yesterday was bad.

Really, didn't know they get paid to put new ones in.

I also think rim brakes are much easier to service compared to disc. And for me, I find they perform just as well on road at least. I'd be interested to try a disc cyclocross bike off road.

Yeah, isn't it meant to be summer.....well that's what I heard. Thanks PW.

Hi. No, I don’t think this would manage with a motorcycle tyre. As you say the volume is a lot bigger. There are similar products made marketed at motorcycles I have seen.

Thanks Gordon. Yes, felt better on the turbo today. Only a tiny tiny bit of a hint of rib pain. And that was after 45 minutes. So definitely winning.

Thank you 😃 I just wish the recovery was more like a light switch. Flick and it’s gone.

Sorry to hear you have done your knee James. Is that surgery time then? I just assumed you were still busy with the move and so on.

@@DuncMcNutt it has already healed up, it’s just stopped me playing golf, this was probably because I’d don’t too much but we will see. Hope you’re feeling better Mr D

Yes Mike, he has been ill too. Plus I know others that have. Lots of others. Lots and lots. And not just in Cumbria, all over the country. Was reading yesterday there is a big spike of the latest coronavirus variant. And in Cheshire for instance, vulnerable people are being advised to have their vaccination for it now. I am in that bracket.

@@DuncMcNuttnot sure if I’d get the vaccine Duncan

@@mikeenglish1492 yeah. I know. I’m not sure either. I am in that bracket. I missed my last one due to being unwell at the time. So chose not to have it. I will probably avoid this one too. Not sure though.

I will be interested to hear what you think when you get it.

I’d say it’s no bigger than carrying a couple of cartridges of CO2 plus a small pump as back up. I understand what you say about cycling being simplistic. I’ve been cycling for probably 50 years. Definitely 45. I dig out my CO2 last week. And another canister was flat. So that’s two I had that I remember recently. Maybe a bad batch? Anyway I have ordered some more to compare. CO2 is certainly a hell of a lot faster than the electric pump, but then the electric pump is a lot faster than my little mini hand pump. If we go back to the old steel frame days, I have one of those hand pumps that fitted under the top tube. They were pretty good. Mind you, I had one of those fail on me out on a ride once. It flew apart into several pieces. That’s the 100psi we used to put in. Luckily I wasn’t on my own!

Hi Paul. Yes, it was good to be there again. Missed them I have.

Pretty sure the marking size you need will be on the old belt. I have a photo of mine from back then. It says Powergrip GT 5M 170t 15. You will need to check yours is the same. I am positive I had mentioned this in a comment before, but most of my replies have gone for some reason.

I am not prepared to get into a debate about this with you. I don’t not agree with your position one little bit.

Really? I have had issues with CO2 cartridges letting me down when needed. Had a load that were flat when needed. That was years ago. Never went back to them as just didn't trust them after that.

They do pump up pretty quick initially, then getting the higher pressure is what takes time. With a CO2 canister, I guess the pressure in the canister is so so much higher. I haven't used CO2 for years. Not since the days I used to carry it when doing time trials or triathlons....and I haven't done a triathlon since 2016. Time will tell if I think it's worth getting over a CO2 setup. Thanks Mark.

It’s the noise that puts me off, think I would be banned from my group if I took that out. C02 for me I think, although rarely need to use with tubeless

@@heidijarvis777 the noise issue isn’t much of an issue for me as I cycle alone 90% or more of the time I’d say. Another factor I suppose, if id have been in a group and my pump broke or I had CO2 canister flat chances are someone else in the group would have a pump or CO2.

Not only are they controlling the weather, they’re lying about it as well 😅👍

Morning Daz. Crazy weather for June isn't it. And it had just started to warm up nicely too!

@@JamesSocialCycling Morning James, sorry but who is they? God?

@@DuncMcNutt en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weather_modification

@@JamesSocialCycling 100% correct, all utter lies and nonsense, anyone who believes the lies about every month for (I think) 14 claimed consecutive months being the hottest on record needs help, same as anyone who thinks this is normal and not controlled needs help, the climate change hoax in full effect.

Great summer weather isn’t it.

Hi Mike. Yes, I have also wondered how it will hold charge when left a long time. Let’s just say I will still be carrying a hand pump until I can trust it. At the moment although cold out at 10 degrees C, it’s still not 1 or 2 degrees C. So it will be interesting to see how it performs in the winter. Watch this space.

So far it seems promising doesn’t it.

Thanks Mike.

Hi. Thanks. The camera is a GoPro Hero 12 Black.

Thanks Heidi. Yes. I thought that, at least it wasn’t cold. 🥶 I used to carry CO2 until I was let down by some empty canisters. I have one of these new rechargeable little electric pumps on the way from China. It’s not here though. Royal Mail seem to have lost it. It took 41 hours to get to the UK customs and could be tracked at every move until Royal Mail got it. 10 days now it’s been with them.

Thanks Barry. Yes. So good to ride down the back of Thirlmere again. Really nice Road. Still, despite all the forestry that has occurred.

Hi Mark. Thanks. Yes, was so good to be out again with the gang.

It was a great weekend weather wise to be out on the bike at the weekend wasn't it. Thanks Paul.

You to Jonathan. And exactly, that's the great thing about these type of UA-cam videos. Such a great record to look back at..which I quite often do.

Thank you LoveandTrekGoCycling. We are having another on the 14th July, probably up my neck of the woods on our flatlands. Or possibly round The Trough of Bowland (but I think that area will be too busy at that time of year). You would be more than welcome to join us if you were free and fancied it.

I haven't cycled in this part of Yorkshire for more years than I can remember if at all. I did used to cycle round the Leeds area and up to Otley and beyond. As well as over in the Hull area and the wolds there.

Thanks Jim. Yes, it was so great to be back out with the FCC rides....it's been a while.

Hi. I will have to have a look for you this evening when I get back from work. I have two new bearings in a packet ready to be fitted when needed in a cupboard.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you.😅

6005-2RSH and 61904-2RS1 SKF bearings I have got ready.

@@DuncMcNutt You are the best. Thanks

Thanks Tom. Sorry to hear you have health issues. And yes you are bang on right, Enjoy things whilst you can as you never know. I am on a countdown to the 10 year anniversary of my heart attack, so I know all too well.

Thanks...how was your ride?

@@DuncMcNutt we got a good hilly ride in 🚴 cheers

Thanks Jim. 👍😎

Thank you Pete. Even though I was suffering towards the end I did really enjoy that ride. Most pleased capturing that first plane fly past.

Yes, I have got one. I have a video somewhere just before I did my Everetsing attempt in 2020 when I fitted it to my TCR SL getting it ready for the attempt and a 11-34 cassette. I fitted a new R8000 mech in the end as it just worked better. I still have that mech so that is what I will fit.

🤣 yes I could. Watched it back at lunch and I think now it must have been because I was trying to look at the map on my phone without putting my reading glasses on!

It's a great road, so nice. And away that that horrible stretch of A road on the other side of Thirlmere.

Thanks PW, Despite feeling not the best and getting cramp towards the end again, that was an enjoyable route.😀

Thanks PW. I need to drink more! I think if I do that I will be stronger for the second half and maybe then I will be ready for 3000m plus.

This was only my second time going up, and yes it's easier with a tailwind for sure, and not about half way round a sportive from Lancaster. I would still say much easier going down, and it must be bliss going down on that new surface.

Thanks James. Yeah, I should know better! I said no the last few times it asked me to apply the update. You Will be able to do 50. Definitely. It’s a mindset as much as anything. I could have easily got off at 50 yesterday. Apart from I was no where near home.

Hi. It’s been a while since I ordered a jersey from Siroko or bibshorts. From memory I’m pretty sure I just used their charts and a tape measure.maybe they have changed the size chart? Just checked. No, they haven’t changed. Just a tape measure.

Thanks Mark. I have done some remedial work to that pump and hopefully it will work for now until I find a better solution. (Got something on the way which fingers crossed will be interesting). Can’t wait till Sunday. 😃👍

That is one I haven't done, never snapped a crank! I had my handlebars snap one day, luckily I was at work (just leaving) and I worked next door to a bike shop. That was at lunchtime, fixed by tea time. I was very lucky, think all I did was bang my chest on the stem. I'd only just set off.

@@DuncMcNutt That was a stroke of luck. Far better than hearing *crack* halfway up a Lakeland pass!

@@clippingin1593 not half. (no pun intended). The left side of the handlebar literally came away in my hand. I do have a picture somewhere, pity I can't comment on here with it.

I need to have a look at the metal Cero pump which fell apart. A couple of modifications and it should be OK I think. Worst case scenario, I could have walked down the road for a kilometre or so and I would have been at a pub, and I could have sorted something from there I'm sure. A taxi or something.

@@DuncMcNuttif you have premium Strava you can have £25 paid towards taxis, don’t know how you go about it though and it’s a little known fact

Yeah, I know. It's been a while, but I do seem to have times when I get almost stranded for one reason or another. Tone that is still engrained in my memory was about 1992 on the top of Cowpe Lowe near Scout Moor (that's at 440m above sea level or 1440ft) all alone when my chain snapped while out mountain biking, In those days I didn't carry a chain tool. Ended up fixing it by bashing the plates back together with two rocks.......Stuff happens and then I seem to add something else to my tool kit.

Little did I know that even when I stopped to take in that view, I had already punctured. There may be life in that pump yet. I'm going to have a look at it now. I have ordered a replacement means of pumping up tyres.....

I went through a period of using CO2 cartridges. Carried them for years. Then once when I needed them I had a flat canister so I was stuck. Bet that’s at least 15 years ago. Since then they have always carried a hand pump. Old school normally works. Clearly not always. I have ordered something which could be my future go to.