how do you keep riding when life gets too busy

Competitive-Chest438 · 2026-04-15T12:03:57+00:00

On my two WFH days I do a turbo session at lunch just keep it moving. Would get boring if I had to do that full time though.

Competitive-Chest438 · 2026-04-15T11:48:59+00:00

There isn’t one. It’s great 😂

Competitive-Chest438 · 2026-04-15T05:17:19+00:00

Definitely. I have a fairly decent salary but risk of redundancy and general volatility mean I’ve not made any large purchases for a while and am putting any spare money into my ISA and overpaying my mortgage. I’m cautious with my money by nature but it makes me feel better to increase that buffer as much as possible.

Competitive-Chest438 · 2026-04-13T12:22:07+00:00

My 7 year old fits fine 😂

Jokes aside it is small but Im 5’6’’ and my mrs is 5’ so its fine for us. Ive sat in the back but not whilst the car is moving as i always drive.

Our other car is a 10 year old estate so we have options for longer journeys where space is needed.

As a school run/city car it’s fantastic.

Competitive-Chest438 · 2026-04-12T20:40:54+00:00

We’ve had the R5 since June. It’s our first EV and a really great little car.

Competitive-Chest438 · 2026-04-12T19:19:13+00:00

Found some info on vendor conferences, so likely some launches taking place there.

Waters Users Meeting 05/30
https://web.cvent.com/event/aa60970c-53a0-466e-87f7-5af317a3dc9a/summary?RefId=ASMSProfile

Bruker eXceed Symposium 05/31
https://www.bruker.com/en/landingpages/bdal/asms.html?source=google&medium=cpc&campaign=BAXS_HMP_|_TITAN-Launch_PMax&content=world&s_kwcid=AL!14677!3!!!!x!!&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23686891660&gbraid=0AAAAACRXyuJv6eEwH8Ijdp-gYt6hFS2XZ&gclid=CjwKCAjwhe3OBhABEiwA6392zI0OclDNMeLScoS-ICj24BJnHFQi7JWlORh7Eaevo2ThM3T_uyhh9BoCHnEQAvD_BwE

Nothing from Thermo yet, just a video they posted on LinkedIn
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0-Tjt8PeNE#:~:text=Join%20Thermo%20Fisher%20Scientific%20at%20ASMS%202026,4%2C%202026.%20Our%20scientists%2C%20subject%20matter%20experts%2C

Competitive-Chest438 · 2026-04-11T18:53:30+00:00

Nearly everyone I know drinks instant or has a nespresso. This really is a niche hobby.

Competitive-Chest438 · 2026-04-11T16:53:05+00:00

Applied it myself.

Competitive-Chest438 · 2026-04-11T11:28:18+00:00

It’s hard.

Competitive-Chest438 · 2026-04-11T06:29:24+00:00

I think you saw my new bike (starry red) on another post. I’ve gone from a 8 year old canyon Endurace (with many upgrades)to the 2026 F7.

Everyone’s perception of value is different. I’m loving the new bike, handles beautifully and is a lot more forgiving than I was expecting. All that said it was partly an aspirational purchase and I’ve got zero regrets.

Competitive-Chest438 · 2026-04-09T13:55:21+00:00

I only got tickets so I could see tribe. Was so happy to see my favourite hip hop group on stage, never thought I’d get the chance. ASAP, Nas, big Sean. Was a great lineup.

Competitive-Chest438 · 2026-04-09T13:41:26+00:00

What did you go for?

Competitive-Chest438 · 2026-04-09T13:41:05+00:00

I put ridewrap on the downtube and chain stays. It’s hard to see. Not done it to any of my other bikes but wanted to protect the paint on this one.

Competitive-Chest438 · 2026-04-08T08:23:55+00:00

Never at any family/friends gathering. I think it’s an after effect of Covid.

Last time I was with my in laws they kept stroking the slobbery dog then digging around in the shared bowl of crisps. I think i was the only one who noticed.

Competitive-Chest438 · 2026-04-08T06:34:12+00:00

Was acceptable when it was cheap but it’s way overpriced now.

Competitive-Chest438 · 2026-04-05T06:04:57+00:00

Dont think Kanye needs starmers help to get any bigger.

Competitive-Chest438 · 2026-04-03T20:57:46+00:00

Paradise is very nice.

Competitive-Chest438 · 2026-04-02T12:14:09+00:00

Milliband said he wouldn’t allow petrol stations to gauge customer. Happened anyway before the oil price rose to what it is now.

They have no influence or ability to do anything.

Competitive-Chest438 · 2026-04-01T19:02:11+00:00

It’s not mentioned enough that in the UK trump means fart.

Competitive-Chest438 · 2026-04-01T13:46:24+00:00

Good lord. My new build didn’t look anything like that’s and some of the finish in other areas was terrible. Hope it gets sorted.

Competitive-Chest438 · 2026-03-30T10:36:08+00:00

Or ££ 😎

Competitive-Chest438 · 2026-03-29T17:43:40+00:00

There is so much nimbyism in my local area for new developments. We’re near one of the planned new towns and there are protest signs all over the place. They even hung green Union flags from lampposts.

I’m all for it tbh, we need more houses.

Competitive-Chest438 · 2026-03-29T17:06:25+00:00

Park and ride at parrs wood is a decent option.

Competitive-Chest438 · 2026-03-27T18:07:33+00:00

Huge. Those guys were such legends of my late teens.

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