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Old 22-01-17, 10:39 AM   #4881
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my god he's a tortured soul
I dont think he is / was unique amongst the cycling fraternity in that respect
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Old 23-01-17, 04:40 PM   #4882
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Just entered the 305km Dragon Ride in wales
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Old 02-02-17, 09:11 PM   #4884
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Crikey 305km is pretty beastly!

I have a place in the Fred Whitton challenge. Actual genuine fear!
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Old 09-02-17, 07:00 PM   #4885
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Anyone fancy buying me a new bike... I've spotted this and I think I truly deserve it...

Thanks to the person who is kind enough to make me a happy boy.
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Old 11-02-17, 12:39 PM   #4886
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Just placed my order, Ernesto says it'll be ready for the spring
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Old 14-02-17, 02:38 AM   #4887
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Crikey 305km is pretty beastly!

I have a place in the Fred Whitton challenge. Actual genuine fear!

It was the elevation profile that got my attention. The course looks like it was designed by the Devil himself.

Last year I entered a 6hr TT. Scored a class win and placed outright with 274km. The course was flat and fast in comparison though.
We met up with another group on the way home and over the following 10 days rode all of the Cat 1+ (and a few that weren't) climbs on this list. The longest day was about 140km.
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So am I right in thinking you're saying that you did 274km in 6 hours. Jesus you averaged 45.6kmh or 28.5mph for six hours

No wonder Bradley Wigginton has started ski jumping.

But then again my maths could be wrong.
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Hmmm, cycling thread - that's 26 tpi innit?
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Hmmm, cycling thread - that's 26 tpi innit?
Except for a couple of years when Raleigh thought they ruled the world and changed everything to 24tpi. They almost did rule the world too for a bit. A few years later and a certain era of vintage Raleigh bikes are a real PITA to find parts for.
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