The Cycling Thread

[maviczap]

Originally Posted by Luckypants

My brother rode up the Col de la Croix de Fer at 4mph average. Was on a compact then I think, but might have been a triple.

That's another classic climb, I think I'll have to buy that book, 'Climbs of the Tour de France'

[fizzwheel]

Thread on bikeradar for those of you considering a Ribble, havent read it all, just saw it and thought it might be useful

http://www.bikeradar.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=12756584

[Luckypants]

Cheers Fizz... plenty of positive comments there...

Mav, Me and my brother are hatching a plan to go Col bagging in September. Mont Ventoux is also on the hit list . This could all end very badly...

[maviczap]

Originally Posted by Luckypants

Cheers Fizz... plenty of positive comments there...

Mav, Me and my brother are hatching a plan to go Col bagging in September. Mont Ventoux is also on the hit list . This could all end very badly...

Cool, although you know the Ventoux is one ******* of a climb. My mate rode the Etape when it was due to finish on the Ventoux, but because of bad weather at the top the Gendarmes had closed the climb.

It would be good to ride to the Simpson memorial, but its got to be a good day to ride up.

Org trip to the mountains ?

[Luckypants]

Originally Posted by maviczap

Cool, although you know the Ventoux is one ******* of a climb. My mate rode the Etape when it was due to finish on the Ventoux, but because of bad weather at the top the Gendarmes had closed the climb.

Yeah I know it will be a major challenge. I also had some friends do it last year and they go on about the sheer length of it. I have some very hilly routes already planned out for training rides, but the welsh hills are pimples compared to the Alps. (yes I know Ventoux is not in the Alps )

Originally Posted by maviczap

Org trip to the mountains ?

I'd be up for some of that.

[maviczap]

Originally Posted by Luckypants

welsh hills are pimples compared to the Alps. .

Ha, come to East Anglia then, we don't have any

Originally Posted by Luckypants

I'd be up for some of that.

Well, I'd be up for it as well, depending on work and when you're thinking of going.

Kids will be back at school, so one problem solved.

At least there's plenty of time for training!

[Luckypants]

Originally Posted by Luckypants

So I'm off up to Ribble cycles on Saturday to get measured and have a sit on their New Sportive and Gran Fondo bikes. Think the order is going in then, I have my spec written out ready!

Job jobbed, new Gran Fondo with Ultegra and CSN Superleggera wheels will be with me as soon as it is built...

Sounds good, tempted by one myself but whilst out on the bike I realised for another 8 months of cycling (it's not so easy in Shnghai!) I may as well stick with the old specialized for now

Looking forward to some pics of it when it arrives.

[Luckypants]

Will be some pics for sure Tim. In the mean time I'm already buying bling to fit...




Very tasty and only £30 a pair!

[Luckypants]

On the subject of new stuff for my new bike, anyone got any recommendations for a small saddle bag? I especially do NOT want one that has a strap around the seat post.

Needs to carry a spare tube, CO2 inflater, spare CO2 canister, multi-tool, tyre levers, puncture repair kit and keys. (I carry food, phone, money and waterproof in my jersey.)