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by paul.farrell
17 May 2015 14:46
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Clubs Runs: 17th May
Replies: 22
Views: 12470

thanks for a cracking ride today Charlie, thoroughly enjoyed that. Just wish the return leg was as nice as the ride out, it was pretty overcast.
by paul.farrell
11 May 2015 06:07
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Club Runs: 10th May
Replies: 19
Views: 11839

nice to go down some new roads, top ride today Mark, thank you.
by paul.farrell
25 Mar 2015 18:02
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: 100 Mile C Run - 12th July 2015
Replies: 22
Views: 13217

wow yes, that's the weekend after the Birmingham to Oxford
by paul.farrell
14 Oct 2013 19:14
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: George does look young for his age
Replies: 3
Views: 3313

funny you should mention this. At the BH two weeks ago, Angat said that he thought I was in my early forties. I was well chuffed with that.
by paul.farrell
03 Oct 2013 19:13
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Prescription Cycling Glasses
Replies: 10
Views: 7280

Philip Whiteman wrote:
I did once convince somebody that I was a doctoral researcher developing prescription windscreens for cars, but that is another story.
The trouble with prescription windscreens is that from the outside, everyone in the car has freakishly large heads :lol:
by paul.farrell
23 Aug 2013 18:58
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Bank Holiday Monday
Replies: 1
Views: 2094

I'm off to Market Harborough on monday, the joy of traffic jams on the M6 :evil:
by paul.farrell
22 Aug 2013 18:33
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: Clee & KK, VIDEO! Pictures, Review & Results 2013
Replies: 19
Views: 11655

Thanks Charles :wink:
by paul.farrell
21 Aug 2013 18:43
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: Clee & KK, VIDEO! Pictures, Review & Results 2013
Replies: 19
Views: 11655

chalkie wrote:and now for the video
Awesome Charles, just wondering who the second track is ???
by paul.farrell
19 Aug 2013 18:53
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Road Bikes with Disc brakes
Replies: 51
Views: 36432

Do we really need discs ???

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYyr2FHVoTQ
by paul.farrell
15 Aug 2013 18:47
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Mudguards
Replies: 4
Views: 3140

I have the SKS, only problem I have had is the front one which sometimes rubbed on the tire making it very annoying. A good soak in hot water and sliding the bottom bracket upwards as far as I could get it to go seems to have cured this now though. To be honest I wouldn't be without them. Not good f...
by paul.farrell
11 Aug 2013 06:57
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: The RideLondon100
Replies: 16
Views: 9678

Well done Charles, quite envious. I'm glad we got all the rain :cry: I would imagine it was quite a buzz on the mall.
by paul.farrell
09 Aug 2013 16:10
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Accident help
Replies: 21
Views: 13996

So sorry to hear of your accident. Glad to hear that you're not too badly hurt but it does shake you up. Are you a member of British Cycling ??? if so get straight on to them.
by paul.farrell
06 Aug 2013 06:34
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: The RideLondon100
Replies: 16
Views: 9678

chalkie wrote: Also rode with Boris Johnson up Newlands (he was suffering even then) got it on video... :twisted:

When I saw him on TV, I was wondering if he paid his 48 quid. Well done to all of you, the closed roads are so nice aren't they.
by paul.farrell
04 Aug 2013 21:03
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: 100 in ??? (Now Aug 4)
Replies: 20
Views: 10525

CakeStop wrote:Thanks to Bob for organising this and to Ken, Rob, Dave, Richard & Paul. Most enjoyable and the company was so good I hardly noticed the rain.
I second that, a thoroughly enjoyable day. I am bloody starving now though.
by paul.farrell
24 Jul 2013 18:50
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: 10 mins slower on Alpe D'Huez?
Replies: 24
Views: 13753

Were you one lucky person or what ??? glad to hear you are ok.
by paul.farrell
24 Jul 2013 18:46
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: 100 in ??? (Now Aug 4)
Replies: 20
Views: 10525

Re: 100

bobg wrote:OK Finally made up my mind, Aug 4th Leave from the Black horse at 9 o'clock. So, if you would like to join in just turn up.
:wink:
by paul.farrell
23 Jul 2013 18:44
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Just want to say thanks....
Replies: 10
Views: 7601

Good luck in SA, if your chain comes off, I wont be around to help you out :lol:
by paul.farrell
22 Jul 2013 19:23
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: 100 in ??? (Now Aug 4)
Replies: 20
Views: 10525

Dave, August 4th would suit me much better, I have already got the monday off work.

EDIT: I wont be around on the 18th.
by paul.farrell
21 Jul 2013 14:58
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Thursday eveing rides and Saturday 7am rides
Replies: 5
Views: 4182

The Thursday ride is not an established club activity, but a spontaneous development involving a few people with similar aims. I believe (never having participated), that the rides are/were fairly low-key rides for people building up to club run standard. A little more detail can be found here: htt...
by paul.farrell
05 Jul 2013 13:28
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: 100 in ??? (Now Aug 4)
Replies: 20
Views: 10525

I'll join you on this one Bob if you don't mind, three days after my 52nd birthday and I've never ridden that far before.
by paul.farrell
16 Jun 2013 13:54
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: LEJOG 2013
Replies: 57
Views: 50339

Well done gents, looking forward to the pics
by paul.farrell
14 Jun 2013 17:53
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: LEJOG 2013
Replies: 57
Views: 50339

keith wrote:We are in Kingussie. Did not think we would get here at one point due to the wrong type of wind
Are you on a train ???
by paul.farrell
14 Jun 2013 17:52
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: LEJOG 2013
Replies: 57
Views: 50339

Sasanachs !!!! :lol:
by paul.farrell
13 Jun 2013 19:11
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Flying Bicycle!
Replies: 1
Views: 2094

it'll never take off !!!
by paul.farrell
10 Jun 2013 18:13
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Thursday Night Rides
Replies: 23
Views: 13554

Just reading the Beacon Bulletin where these rides are mentioned..... "Anyone who'd like to join in is invited to register an interest via the message board or contact Pat McCabe." Pat came off on the C run yesterday and has fractured his arm so I don't think these will continue unless someone can j...
by paul.farrell
06 Jun 2013 17:29
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Thursday Night Rides
Replies: 23
Views: 13554

ok Kev, next friday 3.30 it is
:wink:
by paul.farrell
04 Jun 2013 20:09
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Thursday Night Rides
Replies: 23
Views: 13554

that's a bummer Kev. What time do you finish work on a Friday ? I could get to StreetBike by say 3. 15 and we could go round Clent and Romsley or later as time wont be a problem for me.
by paul.farrell
03 Jun 2013 18:07
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Century ride Sat 8th 9:30am?
Replies: 14
Views: 7350

Andy Terry wrote:I'm planning an 'old school' 100 in 8 for 25th August.
ok to a novice like me Andy, what do you mean by old school ? 8 hours riding PLUS stops ?
by paul.farrell
03 Jun 2013 18:00
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: LEJOG 2013
Replies: 57
Views: 50339

Best of luck on your ride. It's cracking round Kingussie.
by paul.farrell
02 Jun 2013 07:16
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: To Weston and Back: "The Weston Run"
Replies: 196
Views: 307875

Congrats to all 8)
by paul.farrell
01 Jun 2013 17:01
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Thursday Night Rides
Replies: 23
Views: 13554

forgot to post, good ride out tonight Pat, looking forward to a very sunny evening ride. Going home through Cotteridge, the smells coming from the Indian restaurants almost made me stop and buy one, it smelt SO good.
by paul.farrell
31 May 2013 16:11
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: To Weston and Back: "The Weston Run"
Replies: 196
Views: 307875

Best of luck for tomorrow, concerning your debate on breakfast, this is from team Sky, interesting watch. sound quality could be better.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2c6CH5nJ_4
by paul.farrell
29 May 2013 17:31
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Thursday Night Rides
Replies: 23
Views: 13554

I'll see you at 7 Pat :wink: I know most of the roads but have never been up or down weather oak hill ( to my knowledge) looking forward to it, if nothing else it will get me away from the dreadful "Dead Enders"
by paul.farrell
23 May 2013 14:17
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Thursday Night Rides
Replies: 23
Views: 13554

PatBoySlim wrote:Once we get an idea of numbers, If possible we could start on the 30th ?
sounds good to me Pat.
by paul.farrell
22 May 2013 18:10
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Thursday Night Rides
Replies: 23
Views: 13554

defo Pat, 7 sounds good 8)
by paul.farrell
21 May 2013 17:37
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Thursday Night Rides
Replies: 23
Views: 13554

Yes !!! what time if there are enough people ???
by paul.farrell
11 May 2013 08:35
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Birmingham to Oxford 7th July 2013
Replies: 3
Views: 2718

I asked Richard Allen and Kev Cobane and have booked the coach back, I don't think I could do 150 + miles yet Charles. What time are you planning setting off ? I was thinking 8am latest.
by paul.farrell
06 May 2013 10:11
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Birmingham to Oxford 7th July 2013
Replies: 3
Views: 2718

If you would like to sponsor me for this event, you can do so here

http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/paulfarrell1
by paul.farrell
06 May 2013 09:26
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Birmingham to Oxford 7th July 2013
Replies: 3
Views: 2718

Birmingham to Oxford 7th July 2013

Charity ride, I've entered it, anybody else doing it :?:
by paul.farrell
08 Apr 2013 18:46
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Result Halesowen Triathlon 7th April 2013
Replies: 12
Views: 6129

very well done :wink:
by paul.farrell
08 Apr 2013 18:42
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: To Weston and Back: "The Weston Run"
Replies: 196
Views: 307875

wishing you all the very best of luck on your adventure.
by paul.farrell
11 Dec 2012 18:01
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: Televised Audax to be shown on Sunday
Replies: 14
Views: 7565

if I was 30 years younger I might be tempted...... but as I'm not I'll stick to the bike only. I do enjoy watching Tri-Athlons though, went down to Hyde park for the Olympic Tri-Athlon