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05-06-14, 03:46 PM
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Re: The Cycling Thread
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T de F hyperlapses WILL make you dizzy http://letour.yorkshire.com/stage-1/hyperlapse http://letour.yorkshire.com/stage-2/hyperlapse
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05-06-14, 08:04 PM
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Re: The Cycling Thread
Love that it goes that fast and still takes 14 minutes!
Is anyone going? Any suggestions of where might be a good place to watch? |
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05-06-14, 08:10 PM
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I've read about some silly proposals about parking, which means you'll have a long walk to the good spots. Plus the usual rip off merchants who want £500 to pitch your tent in their field. Madness. If you can find a good spot on one of the climbs, then go there, but these will be very very popular, some folk will camp out for days to get them. Even then Froomey & co will whizz past like you wouldn't believe. I might take the Monday off and see it somewhere between Cambridge & London
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23-06-14, 10:07 PM
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Re: The Cycling Thread
Trek Crossrip Comp 54 came today. Sizing by the shop seemed detailed and they took their time.
So far I have: Bike SPD reversible pedels Shoes with recessed cleats my existing cycle helmet (fair to say a few hers old so will be replaced when it can) A mountain biking orange / high vis water / wind proof jacket. chain lube multi-tool I am planing to get the following over time: new helmet padded shorts (probably baggies to start with) tyre pump, leveres, repair kit etc. Any other essentials  maybe gloves Also has anyone done the London to Brighton Off-Road? Work are looking at doing this..... The website says min 30mm tyres and mine are 32s. Just not sure if It's wise to do on a cyclocross, or if I should look to put wider tyres on. |
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24-06-14, 07:34 AM
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Re: The Cycling Thread
I'd add the pump, tyre levers & repair kit to the must get straight away list, in preference to the Orange Hi Viz waterproof/windproof jacket, as that won't get you home if you have a puncture
 No matter what you wear, car drivers still won't see you & its the time of year when you don't need wet weather gear. Padded shorts will make your transition into the cycling world much less painful  .Didn't know there was an off road London to Brighton, but if its dry you should be fine on cyclocross tyres
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24-06-14, 07:53 AM
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24-06-14, 08:38 AM
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Re: The Cycling Thread
Gota smile at the image of Ventoux in the background used for the shirts.
 I'm going to get some of that anti aging sun cream
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24-06-14, 12:16 PM
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24-06-14, 04:24 PM
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Looks like a fun day out
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25-06-14, 09:49 PM
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Re: The Cycling Thread
Bl0ody cleats!!!!!!
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