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by John
30 Jun 2015 22:13
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Bike Fitting
Replies: 6
Views: 4786

Pedlo Mudguardo wrote:Greg's a fully qualified Retul fitter but I know he also has in-depth knowledge of the various other systems employed by Trek and Specialized etc.
Most of all he has lots of experience.
I just want my measurements, so I can compare frame sizes and see what will fit me. Is this possible?
by John
30 Jun 2015 13:49
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Bike Fitting
Replies: 6
Views: 4786

Bike Fitting

Do people have any recommendations for bike fitting? I'm looking at buying a new bike, but don't know if I should get a bike fit prior to buying so I don't get the wrong frame, especially if buying online! Does anyone have any advice; either in general terms or places to have a bike fit? Cheers, John
by John
24 Jun 2015 09:46
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: British Schools CA Regional Hill climb - 2015
Replies: 5
Views: 3265

John Hunt did it in 1min10 and won the Redditch hill climb here last year I think, would be good to see how the Academy stars compare! Local lad Gerard Henry won his age group last year too. The lad's a twig. At the Redditch event I was at there was a large number of young kids doing it. Some must ...
by John
17 Jun 2015 10:52
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: Marshals and first aider required for circuit races 16 June
Replies: 17
Views: 8552

Tim wrote:Whos racing there next week?
I'm thinking of doing it.
by John
12 May 2015 19:50
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: The Definite Article
Replies: 22
Views: 11724

Flat mate (he's been in clubs for 15 years across the country) and I can't think of any other examples...
by John
12 May 2015 16:22
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: The Definite Article
Replies: 22
Views: 11724

It's partly a local dialect thing to - in Birmingham lots of things are prefixed with the definite article such as the Hagley Road, or the Pershore Road.

The clubs where I grew up were never prefixed and were just referred to by name, and I still don't refer to this club as The Beacon.
by John
06 May 2015 13:39
Forum: Beacon Road / Track / CycloCross Racing
Topic: No frills at Tudor Grange
Replies: 1
Views: 1592

I'm riding tonight.
by John
28 Apr 2015 13:25
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Flying Horse Lane, Bradley Green - UPDATE 04/11/15.
Replies: 24
Views: 11490

By means of an update and following my letter of complaint I would like to share with you all the comprehensive response from Worcestershire County Council and I quote :- "this is jet patching process" And that's it in all its entirety, including the lack of a capital letter at the beginning? Needl...
by John
28 Apr 2015 13:23
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: finding old rides on Strava
Replies: 5
Views: 3133

http://www.jonathanokeeffe.com/strava/map.php

Try this. It will map every ride you have ever done one by one. But if you know where you went roughly it should work.
by John
21 Apr 2015 16:11
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Little Mountain TT Sunday 26th April
Replies: 17
Views: 8508

Great post today to come home to with the entry booklet arriving. Fantastic work John on it again. Good to see so many Beacon entries, worried I'm going to be the last finisher though! The target times are interesting, bet Matt Regan is looking forward to posting a 1hr40 time!? Is Matt riding a mop...
by John
17 Apr 2015 17:48
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Pedal/Cleat Advice
Replies: 8
Views: 4855

Tightened it up (it was super loose) and seems to have solved the issue.

I'd tightened it up prior to one of the Mamil crits and I think it just came loose again - why this is the case I'm not exactly sure though.
by John
16 Apr 2015 14:07
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Pedal/Cleat Advice
Replies: 8
Views: 4855

It is that side yes. Maybe new cleats might help?

I'll see how much I can tighten up the pedal tonight with an allen key that isn't rounded off!
by John
16 Apr 2015 10:07
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Pedal/Cleat Advice
Replies: 8
Views: 4855

Pedal/Cleat Advice

I've seemingly developed a bit of an issue with my left pedal and I'm not sure of the cause. Essentially when riding I occasionally am pulling out of the pedal as my leg comes backwards and up, this has happened in a criterium (very scary) and repeatedly over the last 2 days commuting. Now is the is...
by John
06 Apr 2015 16:35
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Alternative Club Run - 5th April
Replies: 7
Views: 5803

Best club run I've been on Nick! Simply wonderful day out!
by John
31 Mar 2015 16:00
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Handicaps for 2015
Replies: 47
Views: 19102

Is there anywhere with an explanation of exactly how the handicap system works? It seems a form of black magic to me.
by John
30 Mar 2015 12:39
Forum: Club Runs
Topic: Alternative Club Run - 5th April
Replies: 7
Views: 5803

Can possibly give a lift to someone. Can't make any promises at this stage as I might be heading from Lincolnshire not Kings Norton.
by John
09 Mar 2015 22:36
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: RideLondon100 2015 Team Entry
Replies: 56
Views: 31964

Cheers Phil. I'm sure we can find one person!
by John
11 Feb 2015 14:39
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Little Mountain TT Sunday 26th April
Replies: 17
Views: 8508

Anyone got a skin suit I can borrow? :D
by John
10 Feb 2015 13:35
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: RideLondon100 2015 Team Entry
Replies: 56
Views: 31964

I didn't ride last year. And I think, having seen the weather, I was lucky.
by John
04 Feb 2015 22:10
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: RideLondon100 2015 Team Entry
Replies: 56
Views: 31964

I;m interested, but if anyone got rejected in the ballot they should take precedence.
by John
03 Feb 2015 09:02
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: 160k & 105k Meriden Audax 16th May 2015
Replies: 7
Views: 4503

I've entered. Will be riding over from Kings Norton probably.
by John
27 Jan 2015 19:27
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Shoe closure systems
Replies: 7
Views: 4266

Specialized had that a while ago, a friend of mine has a pair. They give you a lot of flexibility in tightness across the whole shoe, compared to a ratchet system. Aesthetically I'm not a fan.
by John
20 Jan 2015 13:14
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: locating satellites...
Replies: 7
Views: 3796

I had mine day the day of the Kiddie Killer! Knowing the Reset is really useful!
by John
20 Jan 2015 13:13
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Pinning numbers on
Replies: 24
Views: 11702

Go for it.
by John
12 Jan 2015 16:14
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: Yr Elenydd; 11th April 2015 - Advanced warning
Replies: 27
Views: 13260

I'm very tempted. I need to get out a diary and make sure it won't clash with anything.

Are there any training rides that are required?
by John
02 Jan 2015 13:58
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: Mad March Hare
Replies: 4
Views: 3164

I'm riding! 8)
by John
14 Nov 2014 19:11
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: Tinsel and Lanes/Flowers to Furnace - Tamworth 6/12/14
Replies: 4
Views: 2859

slogfester wrote:The annual awards dinner is night of 6 Dec, so you need to save some energy and time for that
I realised after I posted this that I'm working this weekend anyway :(
by John
14 Nov 2014 17:14
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: Tinsel and Lanes/Flowers to Furnace - Tamworth 6/12/14
Replies: 4
Views: 2859

Tinsel and Lanes/Flowers to Furnace - Tamworth 6/12/14

Theres a pair of Audaxes (sp?) starting up in Tamworth on the 6th of December. Tinsel and Lanes is 200km, whilst Flowers to Furnace is 100km. http://www.aukweb.net/events/detail/14-716/ http://www.aukweb.net/events/detail/14-738/ Does anyone fancy one of them? It's a part of the local countryside we...
by John
12 Jul 2014 20:05
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Midsummers Night Ride?
Replies: 48
Views: 23695

So... next Friday then Alan? Just a thought, some 24 hours McDonalds only have drive through which we might have to check.
by John
14 Jun 2014 14:45
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Improving strength on one side
Replies: 10
Views: 6705

Try riding with just one leg clipped in. It means you have to pedal really smoothly.

Also see: http://www.livestrong.com/article/51518 ... -strength/
by John
26 May 2014 17:48
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: Live Streams
Replies: 5
Views: 15641

http://www.steephill.tv/ is my favourite as it has links to most other races.