Parkeyre Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Just come back from buying the padded shorts!!!!!!!! :D In padded shorts I make an elephant look slim :p But the indignity of not wearing underwear I think I might have to work up to. Now trying to work out when I can sneak out of the house wearing the new padded shorts, this is a picture that should not be seen in public!! PS OH has muttered they sell mountain bikes in Aldi for $50 don't they, so I am wondering if a really cheap Aldi mountain bike would do the job, because honestly I don't think I would ride it again for another 5 years until the next dog needs to do an ET. Hell for $50 I'd be buying it and just giving it a shot. If it's no good, then just sell it for $20 to the kids down teh street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerraNik Posted January 3, 2011 Author Share Posted January 3, 2011 Hell for $50 I'd be buying it and just giving it a shot. :p If it's no good, then just sell it for $20 to the kids down teh street. I like your thinking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxagirl Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Unfortunately the dog must work beside you and not pull. If the dog is pulling all the way, you could be disqualified.Start training him to "hel" beside you on the bike. It really does not take long to condition the dog. Ok thanks, looks like I will have to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Sniffalot Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Decided to pull the bike out of the shed and give it a go this morning before attempting it with the dog along side. l dont remember the bike seat being so small and l think the neighbours might scratch their eyes out if they saw me in Lycra riding down the street. Where is the SA one held, all the Vic ones are 5 + hours away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss B Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 (edited) Which dog are you doing it with, Miss B? Kyza ETA: Does anyone know when/where the ET is held in Brisbane?? Edited January 3, 2011 by Miss B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freundhund Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 OH has just seen me in the bike shorts, he has muttered words about embarassment, humiliation and a possible divorce from a woman that would go out in public wearing bike shorts. Ummmmmmm did mention that I am now expecting him to wear a pair of bike shorts as well and we will be going shopping for them later in the week. I think the comment was definately looking into divorcee :p Michael I brought lycra bike shorts from Rebel am I still expected to be naked under these???? (where is the blushing smilie when you have to ask a man you have never met this question). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diva Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Well considering I have never ridden a bike in my life, didn't even have one as a kid, I would have to jog this. Which would be a huge training effort to get to from my current state of serious unfitness but it would give me something to aim for which is a positive. (and I could avoid the whole lycra thing, which would be a blessing!) If I didn't get fit enough, can different people take the dog for the run vs the willingness test? I have a couple of young relatives who are triathletes and who could run or bike it easily, but the dogs might not do the obedience bit for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerraNik Posted January 3, 2011 Author Share Posted January 3, 2011 (edited) OH has just seen me in the bike shorts, he has muttered words about embarassment, humiliation and a possible divorce from a woman that would go out in public wearing bike shorts.Ummmmmmm did mention that I am now expecting him to wear a pair of bike shorts as well and we will be going shopping for them later in the week. I think the comment was definately looking into divorcee :p Michael I brought lycra bike shorts from Rebel am I still expected to be naked under these???? (where is the blushing smilie when you have to ask a man you have never met this question). Yep, if they are the padded lycra bike shorts - no knickers! If I didn't get fit enough, can different people take the dog for the run vs the willingness test? I have a couple of young relatives who are triathletes and who could run or bike it easily, but the dogs might not do the obedience bit for them. You can have different people do different legs of the test... So one person do the first 8km, then another person do the next 6km and then someone else do the last 6km, so I imagine you could have someone else do the willingness test?? Not sure! The willingness test is verrrrrry casual... All the dog needs to do is walk a few paces, turn around, walk a few more paces. Sit. Stay (even if they kinda stay). Come. That's it. It's all on lead and takes about 20 seconds. Edited January 3, 2011 by TerraNik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diva Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 You can have different people do different legs of the test... So one person do the first 8km, then another person do the next 6km and then someone else do the last 6km, so I imagine you could have someone else do the willingness test?? Not sure! The willingness test is verrrrrry casual... All the dog needs to do is walk a few paces, turn around, walk a few more paces. Sit. Stay (even if they kinda stay). Come. That's it. It's all on lead and takes about 20 seconds. That sounds promising, I could even get someone else to do the middle leg while I have a rest, LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RubyStar Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 (edited) So a tight pair of bike pants make you hurt less afterwards? I only have a cruddy Kmart bike that I think I have ridden twice in 5 years, don't think that will work, will it?? Yes! And you can wear other shorts or track pants on top if you don't like the "lycra lout look" : )) Your bike should be fine. Just get a service on it from your bike shop. Michael Getting a bicycle serviced is so foreign to me... My girls have never ridden next to a bike, I think I'd have a lot of work to do! And lycra look, no thanks I think I'd scare the other competitors away! ETA: No underwear?! ummmmm, don't think I could get used to this one :p And now I'll be looking at everyone wondering if they're wearing underwear or not Edited January 3, 2011 by RubyStar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diva Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 ETA: No underwear?! ummmmm, don't think I could get used to this one :p And now I'll be looking at everyone wondering if they're wearing underwear or not As someone who frequently runs into large groups of elderly lycra-clad cyclists at my local cafes, I can tell you - They're not! But good on them anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parkeyre Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 If No underwear = less pain and more comfort; then I'll bite the bullet and do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 So a tight pair of bike pants make you hurt less afterwards? I only have a cruddy Kmart bike that I think I have ridden twice in 5 years, don't think that will work, will it?? :D RS - my Kmart one worked for me when I did ET with Kirra and Fergus 4 years ago - although the brakes did jam when I tipped it over in the sleet and mud (to avoid falling on Fergus whose vigorous shaking had caused the tip-over ) - luckily there was a spare bike and mine was quickly fixed. And because of the sleet and freezing gale, the lycra shorts were well hidden under layers of rain gear. I have bought a new bike this year - not expensive, but lovely - paddle grear shift - highly recommended Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandra64 Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 (edited) . Edited January 3, 2011 by sandra64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbiestar Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Just come back from buying the padded shorts!!!!!!!! In padded shorts I make an elephant look slim But the indignity of not wearing underwear :D I think I might have to work up to. Now trying to work out when I can sneak out of the house wearing the new padded shorts, this is a picture that should not be seen in public!! PS OH has muttered they sell mountain bikes in Aldi for $50 don't they, so I am wondering if a really cheap Aldi mountain bike would do the job, because honestly I don't think I would ride it again for another 5 years until the next dog needs to do an ET. I think the Aldi bike should be fine. If it only to be used for the ET and training for the ET, it should serve you well. At $50.00 it is probably cheaper than a service on your old bike. M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbiestar Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Which dog are you doing it with, Miss B? Kyza ETA: Does anyone know when/where the ET is held in Brisbane?? I believe it is held in Ipswich in August. M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbiestar Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 OH has just seen me in the bike shorts, he has muttered words about embarassment, humiliation and a possible divorce from a woman that would go out in public wearing bike shorts.Ummmmmmm did mention that I am now expecting him to wear a pair of bike shorts as well and we will be going shopping for them later in the week. I think the comment was definately looking into divorcee :D Michael I brought lycra bike shorts from Rebel am I still expected to be naked under these???? (where is the blushing smilie when you have to ask a man you have never met this question). LOL!!! And yes, you do if they are padded. M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbiestar Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 Well considering I have never ridden a bike in my life, didn't even have one as a kid, I would have to jog this.Which would be a huge training effort to get to from my current state of serious unfitness but it would give me something to aim for which is a positive. (and I could avoid the whole lycra thing, which would be a blessing!) If I didn't get fit enough, can different people take the dog for the run vs the willingness test? I have a couple of young relatives who are triathletes and who could run or bike it easily, but the dogs might not do the obedience bit for them. Yes. You can change handlers. You can do the before and after willingness tests and your triathletes could run/cycle the dog in shifts or one do the whole course. You could rent the other out as a handler to someone else too )))) M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbiestar Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 ETA: No underwear?! ummmmm, don't think I could get used to this one And now I'll be looking at everyone wondering if they're wearing underwear or not :D If you see cyclists on the road in lycra, trust me, they are not wearing undies! M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abbiestar Posted January 3, 2011 Share Posted January 3, 2011 IM DOING IT WITH JONES THIS YEAR AND MEGS NEXT, BUT I AM FROM THE QUEENSLAND CONTINGENT :-) I believe the QLD Et's are held in Mackay, Kingaroy and Ipswich. Not sure if any of these are close to you. M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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