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Achilles Tendonitis
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Excuse the spelling ! Any suggestions on bike set up to help with this ? Have read to lower my seat by 5mm and to bring saddle forward. Does this sound ok or is there something else I can try? Still…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by michael farla club captain Jul 4, 2012.

Evans King of the Downs 27/5
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Are any members planning to ride this event ?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Mark Simpson May 23, 2012.

 

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Mark Simpson is attending michael farla club captain's event

KENTISH KILLER 2013 at BRANDS AND COURSE

February 24, 2013 from 6am to 5pm
Hi All MembersYour help is requested for this, Avanti's flagship eventHelp is needed from 0600 - 1700, in 4/5 hour 'slots', at Brands or out on the courseIf unable to help on the Sunday, some help is required on saturday for signageAs you are aware, all the profits from Kentish Killer get ploughed straight back to our members. ThanksSee More
Sep 22, 2012
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michael farla club captain replied to Mark Simpson's discussion Achilles Tendonitis
"hey, that's really bad luck mark, get well soon !"
Jul 4, 2012
Mark Simpson replied to Mark Simpson's discussion Achilles Tendonitis
"Got over the tendinitis now fallen off on my daily commute avoiding 2 dog walkers and fractured my right elbow and fractured my left thumb with added bonus of a ruptured thumb ligament ! "
Jul 3, 2012
Mark Simpson replied to Mark Simpson's discussion Achilles Tendonitis
"Thanks for the advice both ! No turbo trainer so I have tried altering my settings I normally use in my spin class, which I do twice weekly. Lowered saddle and brought it forward and focused on my foot position. Swelling of sheath has gone and any…"
Jun 22, 2012
Jonathan Harris replied to Mark Simpson's discussion Achilles Tendonitis
"It's really difficult to give any kind of diagnosis over the Internet. Your tendonitis could be caused by a number of problems. Could be bike fit, could be technique, but it's really difficult to say without seeing you ride. Darren's…"
Jun 21, 2012
Mark Simpson replied to Mark Simpson's discussion Achilles Tendonitis
"Thanks for the advice ! I will give it a go Cheers"
Jun 21, 2012
secretsquirrell replied to Mark Simpson's discussion Achilles Tendonitis
"Mark,   I suggest before you play around with your set up, place your bike on Turbo trainer and get someone to video you riding in three different zone. 1. soft pedalling 2. steady state 3. Max   The idea is that your leg on the down…"
Jun 21, 2012
Mark Simpson posted a discussion

Achilles Tendonitis

Excuse the spelling ! Any suggestions on bike set up to help with this ? Have read to lower my seat by 5mm and to bring saddle forward. Does this sound ok or is there something else I can try? Still able to cycle to work but only do 10m but it really flared up after last Cudham TT, settled down but flared again but not as bad after doing London to Brighton and back to Catford on Sunday. But decided to give tonight's TT a miss to give it some rest before I try a different set up on bike. Any…See More
Jun 21, 2012
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Mark Simpson replied to Mark Simpson's discussion Evans King of the Downs 27/5
"Entered over 6 weeks ago Steve ! Good job I did may not think that 4pm Sunday !"
May 23, 2012
Steve Gale replied to Mark Simpson's discussion Evans King of the Downs 27/5
"Looks like they've sold out of the full route now so that's an end of trying to decide whether or not I could face getting up at 4am..... Sorry Mark, looks like you're on your own if you've booked."
May 23, 2012
Mark Simpson replied to Mark Simpson's discussion Evans King of the Downs 27/5
"Planning to start around 7am and 'try' for 15mph average. Temp maybe not that bad as met office say it's going to be windy !"
May 23, 2012
Steve Gale replied to Mark Simpson's discussion Evans King of the Downs 27/5
"Bizarrely there are now at least a couple of us keen to ride 113 miles, up hill, in the baking heat (if we can get a group together).  Any more takers?  "Free" porridge and pasta on offer for the bargain price of…"
May 23, 2012
Steve Gale replied to Mark Simpson's discussion Evans King of the Downs 27/5
"I'm tempted although it sounds a bit gruelling.  Have you done it before?"
May 22, 2012
Mark Simpson posted a discussion

Evans King of the Downs 27/5

Are any members planning to ride this event ?
May 19, 2012
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Mark Simpson is attending Ian Soper's event

Club Time Trial (rider numbers limited to 25) at Q10?26 brands hatch course, A20.

May 17, 2012 from 7:15pm to 8:30pm
Club time trial open to all members of the three participating clubs, GS Avanti, Sydenham Wheelers and Sevenoaks Tri club.As rider numbers are limited get there early to avoid disappointment.See More
May 16, 2012
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Mark Simpson replied to Alasdair Sharp's discussion Polhill Q10/18 Time Trial Thursday 3rd May
"Wasn't asked for any money ? Had tenner in my pocket ! Perhaps the nutters in the Range Rover who tied their best to push me off the road knew it was there ! Not a nice incident ! It was my first one and lots of things learnt for next time.…"
May 4, 2012

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At 20:27 on March 29, 2012, michael farla club captain said…

sunday clubruns are good for the endurance side of things

then 2 short/sharp sessions (can be intervals?) midweek will put you in the frame

most do just this in the season, with good results

At 20:22 on March 29, 2012, michael farla club captain said…

excellent !

all the best Mark

At 12:31 on March 29, 2012, michael farla club captain said…

please tell us a bit of your cycling background/plans etc mark

At 12:26 on March 29, 2012, michael farla club captain said…

welcome to avanti mark !

 
 
 

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