The Cycling Thread

[fizzwheel]

Just coz his team-mate fell off. Not sure the whole peloton was in agreement. Cost him the yellow jersey, too.

Ah but that is the unspoken ettiquette in cycling. That was a big crash on the descent, alot of the big names who are in competition for the GC went down, so ettiquette is that you dont attack in that situation so as not to take advantage of someone else's misfortune, so Cancellera in the Yellow jersey would have said that they waited and didnt attack.

Most Pro's would want to win fair and square rather than to take advantage, theres a few "unwritten" rules like that. i.e. dont attack in a feedstation or if theres a crash etc etc.

Armstrong didnt understand alot of this when he turned pro and it made him rather unpopular in the peleton at the time.

[maviczap]

Ah but that is the unspoken ettiquette in cycling. That was a big crash on the descent, alot of the big names who are in competition for the GC went down, so ettiquette is that you dont attack in that situation so as not to take advantage of someone else's misfortune, so Cancellera in the Yellow jersey would have said that they waited and didnt attack.

Most Pro's would want to win fair and square rather than to take advantage, theres a few "unwritten" rules like that. i.e. dont attack in a feedstation or if theres a crash etc etc.

Armstrong didnt understand alot of this when he turned pro and it made him rather unpopular in the peleton at the time.

True Fizz, but once the Schlecks rejoined the bunch I think they should have started to race again

[Jabba]

Hmmm..... according the BBC website (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/other_sports/cycling/8789953.stm), about 60 of the buggers fell off:smt107

They are blaming a fuel spill from a motorbike:

Sky team principal Dave Brailsford was left to survey injuries to a third of his nine-man team, including Wiggins, who injured his leg.

"It was ridiculously slippy," said Brailsford.

"They were coming down the last couple of descents and there were guys in the trees.

"It was carnage in the true sense of the word.

"Sixty guys must have crashed in different places."

#-o

[maviczap]

Big fuel tank then :confused:

[fizzwheel]

True Fizz, but once the Schlecks rejoined the bunch I think they should have started to race again

I hadnt watched the very end of the stage when I wrote my earlier post. I have now I think I am inclined to agree with you.

But then who else was out of the back still when the Schlecks rejoined. Cavendish finished 9 odd minutes down so wasnt back in the main bunch.

But then he's not IMHO a GC contender.

[maviczap]

No one of any significance for GC, which is why they should have started racing again

They'll all look pretty stupid if Chavanel keeps the jesey all the way to Paris :p

Stranger things have happened

Yep Cav was never going to do much today, but he'll never get the green jersey riding like the. Thor was in the main bunch, where Cav should've been

[fizzwheel]

Yep Cav was never going to do much today, but he'll never get the green jersey riding like the. Thor was in the main bunch, where Cav should've been

I agree, he needs to get better at or at least be able to stay in the main bunch over the climbs. That way he'll have a better chance at the end of the stage if theres more today with lumps in the middle.

I wander how much those crashes he's had this year have knocked his confidence or maybe he is feeling the bump he had yesterday and thats why he went backwards out of the bunch today.

[fizzwheel]

Bit more info from each team here

http://velonews.competitor.com/2010/07/news/the-stockeau-massacre-damage-assessment-after-the-tour-de-frances-second-stage_125976

Seems that Cavendish didnt crash, so he was so far back because hes feeling the effects from Yesterday or he is really terrible at climbing...

and tomorrow its cobbles. Should be fun... might set the sky+ for it and record the coverage rather than the highlights show.

[maviczap]

Cav just isn't having a good year full stop.

As for the crash, well I don't reckon the fuel was intitally to blame. IMHO I reckon the wet roads under the trees were really greasy, which caused the Italian to come down, which then caused the bike to come down, causing the fuel spill?

You know what summer roads are like if they get a little bit of rain on them

Only the the good descenders avoided crashing

[maviczap]

Just watched the end of the stage on ITV4

I won't give the result away, but it lived up to the hype.

Great stage

[Viney]

Some bloke on BMX won it didnt he?

[rob13]

Some bloke on BMX won it didnt he?

I think if someone had entered on one, they would have had a good chance!

Looked bloody tough.


On a side note, does anyone know anything about Orbea's?

[fizzwheel]

Great stage

Actually I'd go further, bl**dy awesome. Thats what it should be about. I'm glad the riders didnt try to neutralise it today and went for it instead.

Robchester, I dont know alot about Orbea's but they do look bl**dy gorgeous in the flesh, I've seen a couple and I wouldnt mind adding one to my fleet of bikes.

[maviczap]

Yep, certainly all the Obea's I've seen have been lush

[krhall]

My dad has one and it is a really lovely looking bike, he won't let me have a go though so I can't tell you how it rides. Having followed him though the thing is silent, by comparission to the Giant he gave me althought this is down to the groupset right, he swears by shimano.

[Jabba]

I have a mate with an Orbea Orca - lovely bike with Campag groupset. Trouble is that it's as noisy as feck when freewheeling. Really loud and does sound like an orca (killer whale), so that's prob how they came to name it.

[fizzwheel]

Campag groupset. Trouble is that it's as noisy as feck when freewheeling.

Campag freewheel, known for being noisy, I dont fully understand why, something to do with the way the pawls are setup in the rear cassette. You get the same thing with Fulcrum wheels as well.

[Jabba]

Campag....... Fulcrum

They are not unrelated ;-)

The lower-end (circa £2.5k) Orbea bikes did well in the CyclingPlus BOTY awards a couple of months ago :thumbsup:

[maviczap]

Plus those crazy Euskatel riders ride them Orbea's

[rob13]

They are not unrelated ;-)

The lower-end (circa £2.5k) Orbea bikes did well in the CyclingPlus BOTY awards a couple of months ago :thumbsup:

Christ, lower end at £2.5k! I was looking at their entry level Aqua model at about £700!

[maviczap]

Phew Cav does it at last, and with some style, watching the slow mo all the other top sprinters like Hushovd were going backwards.

Showing that Cav is still the fastest man in the world. :takeabow:

Can't believe that some guys dressed in Sky tops were hechling him that he was ****e, and to pack his bags and go home. Whats wrong with people, the football element have invaded cycling :confused:

[fizzwheel]

Blubbing like a baby on the podium to. Just shows you how important it was to him. I reckon he'll be back on form again now, that win will boost his confidence and also the release of pressure / weight of expectation may be less to.

[maviczap]

Yep

[fizzwheel]

Anybody else seen this on google

http://www.google.com/intl/en/landing/mytrackstour/

Follow your favourite HTC Columbia rider, Renshaw's speed and watt's as sprinted to the finish line, awesome.

Makes me realise that despite the fact that I regularly toast my mates on the sprint home from work I am actually not that fast in comparison.

[Quiff Wichard]

hey cyclists Aldi have lots of stuff in on Sunday specials from 11th...

some computer thing.. glasses and such

[maviczap]

Another good stage today

[MR UKI (1)]

Another good stage today

I want the job riding the 'neutral' Vettell water carrier bike :D

[maviczap]

Its a long day in the saddle for the motorbike riders, yesterday must have been a killer in the heat

[MR UKI (1)]

Its a long day in the saddle for the motorbike riders, yesterday must have been a killer in the heat

Gotta be easier than cycling the route though :D

[maviczap]

Oh yes, best place to be is in an air conditioned team car

[MR UKI (1)]

Fascinating day on the Tour today. Sad to see end of Lance Armstrong though :(

[maviczap]

He had bad luck today, but then he's never really had that before.

Its still wide open I think, no clear contender, although Schleck is my favourite.

I just want Wiggo to have a stormin day, he look good today, but you could tell he wasn't going to do anything special.

Still 2 weeks to go, and anything can happen

Contador does not look the force he was last year

[MR UKI (1)]

I was gutted when Wiggins dropped out of the back of the Contador/Schlek group 3kms was it from the finish. Armstrong was unlucky, 2 offs and a puncture at the start of the climb, but he's definitely beat in the GC, be interesting to see how he approaches the remainder of the tour. Another big day on Tuesday :D

[fizzwheel]

He had bad luck today, but then he's never really had that before.

I think that is because in the past, he was at the front leading, where as so far this tour all he has done is hide in other peoples wheels. I wander if the team he has around him isnt as strong. Look at the Astana guys, much tougher, same guy lead over both the last climbs until Bertie decided to up the anti. Vinokorov was going back to fetch water bottles as well.

I was a bit disappointed to see Wiggo get dropped out the back, but then I think Sky used its riders to early when pushing on the 2nd climb from the end, but then it was the Sky riders who did the damage Armstrong and the Radioshack guys...

Good days viewing though I thought.

[maviczap]

Well after a busy morning fitting my R&G crash bungs to the Sv, I was going to go out for a ride on the Litespeed.

I was raining this morning, but the forcast saiod it would brighten up later.

I could see some dark clouds in the distance, so I waited for a bit, good job too, as the heavens have opened up here. Would have got a bit wet :p

Typical, no live TDF today, so housework this afternoon :(

[maviczap]

I think that is because in the past, he was at the front leading, where as so far this tour all he has done is hide in other peoples wheels. I wander if the team he has around him isnt as strong. Look at the Astana guys, much tougher, same guy lead over both the last climbs until Bertie decided to up the anti. Vinokorov was going back to fetch water bottles as well.

I was a bit disappointed to see Wiggo get dropped out the back, but then I think Sky used its riders to early when pushing on the 2nd climb from the end, but then it was the Sky riders who did the damage Armstrong and the Radioshack guys...

Good days viewing though I thought.

Did you realise that this is Armstrong's 13th TOUR

Lets hope this was Wiggo's one bad day and hopefully the weather will cool down a bit to suit him. I don't think the really hot weather suits him, he hinted at this

I don't think Cadel will hold on, as he's bound to have a bad day and no team around him to help

[rob13]

I used to watch Le Tour back in the 90's when Indurain was going strong. I think Ullrich and Riis were contenders at the time and Boardman was still competing. I then lost interest after that and stopped watching. I do seem to remember Armstrong being a very average rider, struggling on the climbs. When I heard Armstrong had Cancer and had made a comeback and then winning Tour after Tour, I was surprised to say the least. I came back to watching cycling around 3 years ago (started with Le Tour again) and obviously there were a host of new riders and all the teams had changed. I think Rabobank might be the only ones still running 13 years later?

Either way, great Tour so far and its refreshing to see competition early on mixing it up. Looking forward to seeing a scalded Armstrong try and take the odd stage win but I think it'll be difficult in the mountains with Schleck looking so strong. I'm not sure if Contador will be able to keep pace with him if he puts another performance in like he did yesterday.

[krhall]

Just had some lovely diadora road shoes and some Shimano Floating SPD SL cleats turn up. Now all I have to do is to change the pedals back...

[rob13]

How many of you are in a club?

[maviczap]

How many of you are in a club?

Was, not at the moment, as I'm not competing (haven't since 1996), just keeping fit

[fizzwheel]

How many of you are in a club?

Nope, thought about joining the local club, but sort of decided I dont want to. Just doesnt appeal. I like going out on my own. I like the solitutde and the quiet and going where I want to go.

[maviczap]

Well I was going out this morning for a ride with my old racing mate, but it's blowing an absolute hoolie here, plus I've done something to my back/shoulder and feeling a bit crook :( So an enforced rest day :(

Gettin old :(

[Jabba]

How many of you are in a club?

Never have been.

There's a "loose association" of about 15 mates that I ride with. Nothing formal and mainly for keeping fit and getting the flab off.

I ride for pleasure mainly, but will probably have done another sportive by the end of the summer...... so long as my mates join me!

[fizzwheel]

Some pics from the first week and a bit. Not miine but they are rather good

http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2010/07/2010_tour_de_france_-_part_i.html

[maviczap]

I like the Armstrong one coming out of the dust cloud

The Moreau cornering one is great too

But I'm a bit bored with the obligatory sunflower field shot

[MR UKI (1)]

The tunnel shot is awesome :cool:

[fizzwheel]

More pics

http://blogs.denverpost.com/captured/2010/07/16/the-game-the-tour-de-france-2010/

[rob13]

Very interesting today, bit of a should he shouldnt he moment with Contador. I dont think it was particularly sporting of him, but then if Schlecks gone on the break and its backfired, what does he do? I think this will fire Schleck up for the next 2 stages where I fully expect him to attack if he's got anything left. Should make for a brilliant climax

[maviczap]

He was attacking as Schleck had his moment, yes he should have continued, I'm fed up with this 'oooh he's had a bit of bad luck, lets wait for the poor chap'

Jenson Button, wouldn't wait for Hamilton would he, or vice versa.

If Schleck had fallen because of a spectator like Armstrong did a few years ago it would have been different.

Schleck should have had a chain catcher, then he wouldn't have had this problem. He panicked, which didn't help him sort his chain out quicker

[fizzwheel]

Crackikng stage, compelling viewing. Damned if he did damned if he didnt. But ettiquette does dictate that they should have all waited for Schleck to sort his bike out and get back into the group. Armstrong and Ulrich have both done this in the past...

But once Menchov and Sanchez went, what was he supposed to do sit there and loose his 2nd place ? Would Sanchez and Menchov have waited if he had told them to, or should he have set an example for others to follow.

I dont believe he didnt know what happened, if he didnt see it surely he would have been told over the radio.

8 seconds isnt much between those two, Schleck now has to go out and attack I think. Of course if Bertie has a bike problem, Schleck himself can be justified in repaying himself with his own coin as it were...

Gonna be an awesome couple of days...

[fizzwheel]

Schleck should have had a chain catcher, then he wouldn't have had this problem. He panicked, which didn't help him sort his chain out quicker

He had a modified front mech to save weight. I also think he changed gear when he had full pressure through the drive chain, I've done that before and the chains popped off the front ring which is what looked liked happened.

[rob13]

I saw that Schleck had a very quick word with Contador when they were walking past each other following the Jersey presentations. Love to have been able to see what they were saying to each other.


Isnt it amazing how they just keep on powering up these climbs? I just cant comprehend how they manage it. I've been up some steep hills, but usually only a few hundred metres long, nothing like 10's of Km's long!

[punyXpress]

Interesting scoot @ local toy shop - single speed Trek ueber-commuter with belt drive.

[rob13]

Very tense stage today, shame it didnt come to a full blown attack by one or the other. Schleck rode himself to 2nd place today, I dont know whether he had anything in the tank after that push from Contador. Menchov will have to push Sanchez on the TT.

[MR UKI (1)]

Very tense stage today, shame it didnt come to a full blown attack by one or the other. Schleck rode himself to 2nd place today, I dont know whether he had anything in the tank after that push from Contador. Menchov will have to push Sanchez on the TT.

Was excellent viewing though. Loved the looks that Schleck was giving Contador :D

[maviczap]

Was excellent viewing though. Loved the looks that Schleck was giving Contador :D

+1 although I was hoping for a bit more action.

Spectators are getting on my tits though :smt067

[Jabba]

Bargain if you're in the market for SPD-SL pedals:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=47601

They are rebadged Ultegra SPD-SL pedals. Same weight, same RRP, etc, but anodised black and renamed PD-R670 (6700 is Shimano's Ultegra "series" number). They are exactly the same other than the colour.

They were the same price as the Ultegras but are now in the sale for £45 inc cleats whereas the Ultegra badged silver ones are still £63.

Shimano do this, i.e. rebadge "series" kit (105, Ultegra, etc) and give it a model number very similar to the "series" stuff. The brakes on my bike are badged BR-R560 and are really 105s (series number is 5600).

Hope this saves someone a few quid :-D

[MR UKI (1)]

Anyone planning on watching any stages of the Tour of Britain? Wiggins and Thomas are in the provisional Sky squad.

http://www.tourofbritain.co.uk/default.asp

Stage 2 passes about 5miles from here, so I'm definitely going to catch that one.

[maviczap]

Yep, Bury St Edmunds is not far from me or I'll go and see it in Norfolk

[Jabba]

YAY!! Been given a team ride in the ToB :-D

Kit arrived this morning. How do I look, ladies? :smt112

http://www.spokeshirts.co.uk/images/hubbahubba.jpg

[anna]

Nooooooooooo Jabba I thought you had given up the burgers ;)

[Filipe M.]

YAY!! Been given a team ride in the ToB :-D

Kit arrived this morning. How do I look, ladies? :smt112

http://www.spokeshirts.co.uk/images/hubbahubba.jpg

According the UCI rules you can't ride without a helmet, and I'm not sure if sandals are the best for clipless pedal cleats... Other than that, looking good!

[Viney]

YAY!! Been given a team ride in the ToB :-D

Kit arrived this morning. How do I look, ladies? :smt112

http://www.spokeshirts.co.uk/images/hubbahubba.jpgSocks WITH SANDLES!! What are you thinking man, oh and you should have gone to specsavers :lol: Other than that, looking good Jabs

[Jabba]

Socks WITH SANDLES!! What are you thinking man, oh and you should have gone to specsavers :lol:

My mum dresses me kinda funny-like :-(

[Filipe M.]

Here you go Jabba, found the perfect bike colour scheme for you!

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/2232742/PinkPinarello.jpg




:lol:

[Jabba]

Here you go Jabba, found the perfect bike colour scheme for you!

Every year someone - usually you - rakes up the past :rolleyes:

Why don't you photoshop a top-box on it, just for a laugh? ;-)

[Filipe M.]

Every year someone - usually you - rakes up the past :rolleyes:

Why don't you photoshop a top-box on it, just for a laugh? ;-)

A topbox on a Pinarello?! Sacrilege!! ;)

[Bedhead]

I fixed my bike today, it's 1980's vintage Dawes Ambassador that I found in a skip, looks like something a vicar would ride and the car wheel spray I put over the rusty bits means it's of zero interest to tea leaves, The old rear wheel gave up the ghost so it was replaced with one from an equally old Townsend I'm restoring, I really like old 70's and 80's bikes.:smt110

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii49/Bigjawa1/DSC00003.jpg

[Jabba]

A topbox on a Pinarello?! Sacrilege!! ;)

And a pink Pinarello isn't? :lol:

Scott Addict RC is the way to go ;-)

[Drew Carey]

Wooooooo. First ride for many a many year. Taken first steps to getting fit and looseing weight...

Managed 7 miles in 42 minutes up some big hills and loads of buses / traffic through Dudley. Now for Monday when I start my 8 miles each way cycling to work. Feels amazing. Just wanted to share that. :D

[gettin2dizzy]

Cycle to work is feeling the recession

http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2010/aug/13/cycle-to-work-scheme-bargain-ends

Unfortunately it looks like people on existing schemes will also be affected.

[the_lone_wolf]

Ooo, errr, what have we in here then???...........

:eek:

I need a recommendation for a cycle computer

Doesn't need to be particularly fancy, have ~£25-50 to spend, haven't seen the market for almost a decade I spose so I'm a little behind the times...

[Binky]

Lovely stuff DC.

So many people are starting to ride push bikes recently. :)

One question, what sort of difference would having slick (ish) road tyres fitted make as apposed to having ''mild knobbly'' tyres on?

It's a Hybrid Dawes something or other if that makes any difference? :)

[the_lone_wolf]

One question, what sort of difference would having slick (ish) road tyres fitted make as apposed to having ''mild knobbly'' tyres on?

Wow... Been here 5 minutes and I can actually contribute...;)

Have ridden a friend's MTB with slicks and compared to my bike with the old Kenda Scorpions on it was like night and day, but my ride to work is 60/40% on/off road so slicks would be lethal in the wet

Been using Schwalbe Nobby Nic front and Racing Ralph rear for a couple of weeks now and the difference on road is great, while retaining some off-road grip. Still had a few moments in the wet where the Kendas would grip and the Schwalbes can give up, but I'm happy with the new setup

[7755matt]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-10965608

[Drew Carey]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-10965608

Phew.....still in my twenties so happy days!!!! :D

[maviczap]

Lovely stuff DC.

So many people are starting to ride push bikes recently. :)

One question, what sort of difference would having slick (ish) road tyres fitted make as apposed to having ''mild knobbly'' tyres on?

It's a Hybrid Dawes something or other if that makes any difference? :)

Not a huge difference over proper knobbly tyres, depends on the width of the tyre and what psi it inflates to. Pure road tyres pumpd up to 100psi will roll along better, and be a bit more puncture resistant

[maviczap]

Ooo, errr, what have we in here then???...........

:eek:

I need a recommendation for a cycle computer

Doesn't need to be particularly fancy, have ~£25-50 to spend, haven't seen the market for almost a decade I spose so I'm a little behind the times...

I've always used Cateye computers, but to be honest ones I've bought from Aldi & Lidl have also worked fine. The problem comes down to getting spare fitting kits with Aldi & Lidl ones. Which is where something like a Cateye is better

Halfrauds ones will be fine for a basic computer

[stewie]

So fitting a fat slick to a mtb wheel would work ? as opposed to trying to fit road wheels and tyres to an mtb, if that makes any sense

[the_lone_wolf]

I've always used Cateye computers

Ta for the reply, my impulsiveness took over and I've ordered a Micro Wireless having read a few reviews, hopefully get here this week for some weekend fun...

[Drew Carey]

So fitting a fat slick to a mtb wheel would work ? as opposed to trying to fit road wheels and tyres to an mtb, if that makes any sense

This is what most people who commute on mtb's seem to do. Damn site cheaper than buying new wheels and hubs etc. Just a bit more of a pain if you wish to swap between the two.

[stewie]

Sounds like a plan then, planning on doing a duathlon or poss a tri next year and want to swap the tyres, been advised to keep the gearing the same though, also lanning to commite to work, 19 miles each way, better get some training in then ;)
cheers

[maviczap]

Sounds like a plan then, planning on doing a duathlon or poss a tri next year and want to swap the tyres, been advised to keep the gearing the same though, also lanning to commite to work, 19 miles each way, better get some training in then ;)
cheers

H'mm not sure if keeping the gearing the same is a good idea, as most MTB's have 46t front chain rings and a big spread of gears at the back up to 32t. You need this when riding off road, but not on the road.

When racing its better to have smaller gaps between the gears

Ive got slicks on a pair of spare wheels and I use a road bike gear cassette on the back wheel for road use. I find that even in my relatively unfit state, I'm nearly in the biggest gear, so I could do with 2 extra teeth on the front chainring.

On my proper road bike I have a 53 & 39t front chainring & 12 - 23t 10speed cassette on the rear, which is fine for the flat roads round where I live

[stewie]

Might be worth a go, thanks mate :D

[Drew Carey]

So....fellow cyclers....quick question. I am unfit as hell, but have so far cycled 40 miles this week. Once home it will be 48 miles in three days. For me that is quite a feat.

However, my legs are currently like jelly and killing me......I am going to try the cold water bath treatment tonight....however, is it worth me having a rest day tommorow and getting the train, or should I just pough on and man up?!?!? :D

[maviczap]

Good to have a rest day, especially as you're not used to this.

Its a good idea to have something high in protein to eat as soon as you finish your ride. It helps repair damage to muscles, which is why they're hurting.Cold bath will also help, but your muscles are looking for food/energy.

It will ease, but this is the hardest bit

[mattSV]

Man up yer big poof - or ask yourself, WWFD*

Are you twiddling or plunging?

Keeping a higher cadence (twiddling) will be better for you in terms of building up your cardio strength, using a higher/harder gear (plunging) is good for strength work but will take more out of your leg muscles.

For tomorrow, focus on keeping your pedals 'going round in smooth circles', rather than 'up and down'

Make sure you keep your fluids up, and try stretching you legs out once you get home.


Oh, and have a shower, cos you stink :p










*What Would Fizzwheel Do;)

[Drew Carey]

Cheers for the advice mr Matt. :D

Currently doing a mixture of both - twiddling up hills.... plunging on flats and down hill. The problem I think is that I have literally done no physical work in about a year and its simply a shock to the system!!! I know it will take time to get easier.

[the_lone_wolf]

Cheers for the advice mr Matt. :D

Currently doing a mixture of both - twiddling up hills.... plunging on flats and down hill. This explains the difference quite well, assuming he's factually correct...

http://beginnertriathlete.org/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=433


Put it this way, you're a V-twin, low revs and high torque, you want to be a triple, with a bit of IL4 up the hills

That should clear it up:smt120;)

BTW, what are you and Lily up to this autumn? I'm resigning from my current job on the 3rd September and will have some free time, dunno if you guys fancy a wales weekend cycling (if you're off-roading?) - much better than riding on the road...:cool:

[Drew Carey]

Will PM you mate.

[maviczap]

Autum cycling stuff at Lidl next week

http://www.lidl.co.uk/cps/rde/xchg/lidl_uk/hs.xsl/offerdate.htm?offerdate=13359

[the_lone_wolf]

Well, I just got my flight dates for SA and I'm not leaving until the 21st September

Which means I can do this with my boss who's also a bit of a keen cyclist:

http://www.sunseaandcycling.com/hills-killer-information.aspx

The 14 hills one, ~55miles IIRC, orienteering and all

Any advice / technique / condolences to offer? ;)

[maviczap]

Get training!

[Bluepete]

Just had a phone call from Leisure Lakes, my new Trek 6300 disc is ready for collection!

Pity the voucher from the www.cyclescheme.co.uk (http://www.cyclescheme.co.uk) isn't here yet!

Very excited, new shiny bike!

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk24/conker51/Mynewbike.jpg

Pete ;)

[maviczap]

LETS OFF ROAD!!!!!!! nice :p

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk24/conker51/Mynewbike.jpg

Pete ;)[/QUOTE]

[the_lone_wolf]

Get training!

Quite...

Nobody fancy joining us?

Can pick people up at the boat and drop off afterwards...;)

And now for something completely different: Nothing exciting, just my commute, testing the camera setup, seems to work OK if I remember to align it properly...

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O48SI2A2yUw

[Drew Carey]

Subject to stock availability, tommorow I will be purchasing a Rockrider 8.1.

£499 for a bike which the frame is shared on their £799 bike. Comes with RS Tora 302 forks. SRAM rear mec, Deore front, decent hubs, Avid Juicy 3 brakes.

Its no longer available on Decathlons site, but they have some stock near us.

http://www.bikeradar.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=16171939

Can't wait.

http://wwww.katalogrowerowy.pl/userdata/foto/large/kr2009_10019.jpg

[maviczap]

Cool, always possible to upgrade a good frame, but pointless to upgrade a carp frame.

I'm looking for a new MTB, something like this would suit me fine, price is about what I want to pay

[Tim in Belgium]

Off to the Nurburgring after work to take part in the team 24 hour bicycle race, known as Rad am Ring. We have two teams of 4, so approx 6 hours in the saddle, a lot of hills and some steep downhill (v.max last year was 96 km/hr for me with a good draft) and long uphill slogs. It's going to be tiring due to the lack of sleep, one lap stints are the quickest way to go, so it's best to treat it as 6x55minute sprints.

Come Sunday afternoon I think I'm going to be sore!

[Bluepete]

Nurburgring!

Will we be getting knee-down pics then Tim?


Pete ;)