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- 15 Aug 2014 14:59
- Forum: Pro Racing
- Topic: Local Tour of Britain Stage - Wednesday 10th September
- Replies: 24
- Views: 22938
- 11 Aug 2014 10:42
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: RideLondon 2014
- Replies: 19
- Views: 11413
- 10 Aug 2014 18:12
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Continental GP4000s II 700x28 mm
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5870
Lovin the new tyres. Tres sticky and noticeably smoother/softer ride than the 4 seasons.
Pimp my Van Nic....
20140806_210001 by Slogfester, on Flickr
Pimp my Van Nic....
20140806_210001 by Slogfester, on Flickr
- 07 Aug 2014 10:40
- Forum: Wanted
- Topic: SWAP jerseys
- Replies: 0
- Views: 5144
SWAP jerseys
I have a brand new retro FRC SS Jersey LARGE which I would like to swap for a XL or XXL.
- 07 Aug 2014 10:30
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: Shelsley Walsh Cycling Hill Climb - 5th October
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1760
- 06 Aug 2014 15:12
- Forum: Pro Racing
- Topic: Local Tour of Britain Stage - Wednesday 10th September
- Replies: 24
- Views: 22938
Keen to see this if I am around. who is in? where? I guess either Malvern or snowshill. Time sheet says about 1100 at The Wyche (err... presume that is Malvern?), so would have to be a reasonably early start from BH. http://www.tourofbritain.co.uk/files/documents/Stage_4_Worcester_-_Bristol_ETA_v2.0...
- 06 Aug 2014 14:34
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Continental GP4000s II 700x28 mm
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5870
Threw the towel in waiting for 28 mm. Even the German suppliers can't get them. Received my new 25 mm today, 24 hours after Toby sold his :( The tyres have been well reviewed for their handling, grip and rolling resistance. But we will have to wait for longevity. Continental are either being massive...
- 04 Aug 2014 21:14
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Continental GP4000s II 700x28 mm
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5870
- 22 Jul 2014 15:29
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Continental GP4000s II 700x28 mm
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5870
Continental GP4000s II 700x28 mm
Anyone managed find some of these yet? Continental launched them 6(?)months a go, but I still cant find anyone with stock and the supply time keeps getting put back.
- 22 Jul 2014 10:08
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Altitude Training
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2666
- 21 Jul 2014 10:48
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Damaged spokes
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2319
Damaged spokes
Another dumb Q from resident ham-fisted mechanic. Have been given some 2nd hand wheels for Jules' bike. The spokes have suffered some damage when (it looks like) the chain came off. Significant? Need fixing before re-assembly? (You might need to look at original pic on flickr to zoom in on spokes fo...
- 16 Jul 2014 18:08
- Forum: Other Rides & Touring
- Topic: Alps and Low Countries tour
- Replies: 22
- Views: 21681
Madeleine is one of my favourite climbs too. The tartes on top are awesome and there is a (school boy) trophy photo-op small detour about 1/3 the way up the north side!
http://www.cycling-challenge.com/col-de ... tographer/
Fun times
http://www.cycling-challenge.com/col-de ... tographer/
Fun times
- 16 Jul 2014 17:35
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: Result SCCA 100
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6057
- 09 Jul 2014 22:23
- Forum: Other Rides & Touring
- Topic: Tour De France Stage 2
- Replies: 23
- Views: 12706
Great day. Myself, Jules and her brother had lovely tail winds during the 2 day ride up and then a thrilling roller coaster TT to catch a train at Belper on the way down on Monday. The 20 km steady climb up from Ashbourne along the Tissington trail (doable on a road bike) and the climb up Ringinglow...
- 09 Jul 2014 20:13
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Removing a crank- which way to push or pull
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9271
Removing a crank- which way to push or pull
Its general service time. Before I go knacker myself and bike, can some one advise which way I should push/pull to undo the crank. I presume its a normal clockwise thread? So I push down on (pedal) allen key while pushing down (counter weighting) with foot on pedal. Any tips for saving my back/knuck...
- 03 Jul 2014 10:52
- Forum: Other Rides & Touring
- Topic: Alps and Low Countries tour
- Replies: 22
- Views: 21681
- 30 Jun 2014 23:03
- Forum: Other Rides & Touring
- Topic: Tour De France Stage 2
- Replies: 23
- Views: 12706
- 27 Jun 2014 14:48
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: Result KC32/20 25th June
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5430
- 24 Jun 2014 18:16
- Forum: Other Rides & Touring
- Topic: Tour De France Stage 2
- Replies: 23
- Views: 12706
Nick et al
Myself, Jules and her brother (who I rode with in the Cotswold Audax) will be in the same area.
What about this climb:
http://www.strava.com/segments/delf-rd-climb-911682
looks like one of the final kicks on the run down to Sheffield?
B
Myself, Jules and her brother (who I rode with in the Cotswold Audax) will be in the same area.
What about this climb:
http://www.strava.com/segments/delf-rd-climb-911682
looks like one of the final kicks on the run down to Sheffield?
B
- 24 Jun 2014 17:46
- Forum: Other Rides & Touring
- Topic: Edgbaston to Sheffield for the TdF stage 2
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5859
Thanks Rod. I favour quieter roads when touring, so how about this: http://www.gps-sport.net/routes/Ashbourne-to-Ronksley-via-Ringinglow_151188 This routes takes the less hard route up to Ringinglow. BUT note I have crossed the river at Grindleford and then taken a track NW out of Upper Padley throu...
- 24 Jun 2014 15:26
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: New tool on Google Maps- typical traffic
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1491
New tool on Google Maps- typical traffic
While plotting some routes yesterday, I stumbled across a new potentially very useful tool for cyclists in Google maps for viewing 'typical traffic'. This shows average traffic flows on any day/time.
- 24 Jun 2014 11:51
- Forum: Other Rides & Touring
- Topic: Edgbaston to Sheffield for the TdF stage 2
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5859
Many thanks for comments/help. Proposed routes: Day 1: Little Aston(ish) to Ashbourne (we might just start at Lichfield) http://www.gps-sport.net/routes/Little-Aston-to-Ashbourne_151123 62 km / 900 m seems straight forward enough? And goes near my Aunty at Yoxall; think tea and cakes :) Day 2: Ashbo...
- 23 Jun 2014 15:47
- Forum: Other Rides & Touring
- Topic: Edgbaston to Sheffield for the TdF stage 2
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5859
Edgbaston to Sheffield for the TdF stage 2
We are riding oop north to watch stage 2. We have friends who own a farm c. 4 miles W of Sheffield (just off the Manchester Rd near Rivelin Dams). Need a 2 day touring bike route from Edgbaston to just west of Sheffield. I confess I am struggling as my knowledge of the area along the route is very l...
- 16 Jun 2014 10:38
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Garmin OSM
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2635
- 10 Jun 2014 17:29
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Fines for unauthorised cycle racing on public ways
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1384
Fines for unauthorised cycle racing on public ways
This caught my eye today:
http://www.theguardian.com/law/2014/jun ... s-can-fine
in particular:
Level 1 Up from £200 to £800. Includes unauthorised cycle racing on public ways.
How does the law define 'cycle racing'? Is it ever enforced?
http://www.theguardian.com/law/2014/jun ... s-can-fine
in particular:
Level 1 Up from £200 to £800. Includes unauthorised cycle racing on public ways.
How does the law define 'cycle racing'? Is it ever enforced?
- 08 Jun 2014 18:55
- Forum: Pro Racing
- Topic: will he, wont he
- Replies: 14
- Views: 12817
Hang on. He might:
http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2014/j ... ntion-tour
Ha. Spotted a 'Sky' rider today near Romsley but he was just too fast for me to interview him
http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2014/j ... ntion-tour
Ha. Spotted a 'Sky' rider today near Romsley but he was just too fast for me to interview him
- 07 Jun 2014 21:18
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Tubeless?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7335
- 07 Jun 2014 21:11
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Gear cable for Ultegra 6800
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3992
- 07 Jun 2014 10:30
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Gear cable for Ultegra 6800
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3992
- 06 Jun 2014 18:07
- Forum: Other Rides & Touring
- Topic: Alps and Low Countries tour
- Replies: 22
- Views: 21681
Sounds great Neil. Look fwd to some pics and stories.
Bon route
p.s. my mate Will's blog is a gold mine for info on Rhone and Swiss Alps:
http://www.cycling-challenge.com/
Bon route
p.s. my mate Will's blog is a gold mine for info on Rhone and Swiss Alps:
http://www.cycling-challenge.com/
- 06 Jun 2014 17:53
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Gear cable for Ultegra 6800
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3992
Gear cable for Ultegra 6800
Just spit and polished the steed for Sunday and the rear gear cable snapped (At the head/lever I think) as I was testing gears. 1730 on a Friday. Snafu :( Before I run around the LBSs Saturday (never a good time), can someone advise if any old cable will do, or does it have to be a dedicated Shimano...
- 06 Jun 2014 15:03
- Forum: Pro Racing
- Topic: will he, wont he
- Replies: 14
- Views: 12817
He won't:
http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2014/j ... froome-sky
what a managerial balls-up
and a great loss for Wiggins, his fans, Yorkshire and the TdF
http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2014/j ... froome-sky
what a managerial balls-up
and a great loss for Wiggins, his fans, Yorkshire and the TdF
- 06 Jun 2014 15:00
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Halfords Purchase Boardman Bikes
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2191
- 04 Jun 2014 15:57
- Forum: Pro Racing
- Topic: A fan's view on Mont Zoncolan
- Replies: 7
- Views: 11329
- 02 Jun 2014 11:15
- Forum: Pro Racing
- Topic: will he, wont he
- Replies: 14
- Views: 12817
will he, wont he
This and Team Sky are becoming a farce:
www.theguardian.com/sport/2014/jun/02/b ... ris-froome
Could be handbags at mid day on top Home Moss or one long giant yawn?
www.theguardian.com/sport/2014/jun/02/b ... ris-froome
Could be handbags at mid day on top Home Moss or one long giant yawn?
- 01 Jun 2014 17:50
- Forum: Pro Racing
- Topic: British 10mile TT record
- Replies: 6
- Views: 8680
- 31 May 2014 11:50
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Guess what just got a shiny new face lift?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5075
Well done. I had a very interesting chat with one of the council workers. When I expressed surprise that the council was even bothering with Winwood heath rd, he said that he had heard someone had come off going down the hill. Amazing how these things get distorted down the line. Remember at school ...
- 30 May 2014 21:44
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Guess what just got a shiny new face lift?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5075
LMTT, Phil?
20140530_114123 by Slogfester, on Flickr
I think all return legs of Sunday club runs should be re-routed to celebrate its resurfacing
20140530_114123 by Slogfester, on Flickr
I think all return legs of Sunday club runs should be re-routed to celebrate its resurfacing
- 30 May 2014 16:46
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Guess what just got a shiny new face lift?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5075
Guess what just got a shiny new face lift?
https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2907/14326089563_3c1a112ceb_z.jpg 20140530_114539 by Slogfester , on Flickr Perhaps 2014 might see some records being broken? When I mentioned it to John Hitch at the bar last night, his eyes went all twinkly and he was heard to mutter 'one last go for the road' ;)
- 28 May 2014 22:43
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Geeky Q- monitors for Apple mini mac
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2168
- 28 May 2014 22:41
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: Result K36/4.5C 28th May
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5659
- 27 May 2014 18:36
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Geeky Q- monitors for Apple mini mac
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2168
Geeky Q- monitors for Apple mini mac
I'm a bit of a green Apple these days, not having used them since a macintosh in 1985! What sort of monitor should I buy to go with a mac mini? Need it for general PC use (including a lot of scanning and some editing of photos/videos) and perhaps to double as a TV monitor. Any old monitor with a HDM...
- 27 May 2014 09:56
- Forum: Other Rides & Touring
- Topic: Three wheels to Abu Simbel
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6032
- 20 May 2014 10:30
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: A great read
- Replies: 153
- Views: 3933550
Gironimo- Tim Moore's new book
Tim Moore has published another funny ditty on his re-enactment of the infamous 1914 Giro d'Italia; average stage length over 400 km! It was the BBC R4 Book the of the week, narrated by Tim himself. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04442bq Unfortunately the first episode has gone but 2-5 are still a...
- 16 May 2014 12:54
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Schwalbe Durano, anyone tried them?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 9029
I was disappointed that the Conti 4-seasons I tried for the first time this winter cut up so quickly. Just 2800 km before the rear needed changing.( http://www.beaconrcc.org.uk/message_board/viewtopic.php?t=6325 ). For the summer I am back on GP4000s and -as always- am very happy with their performa...
- 16 May 2014 12:37
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Kidderminster Killer route testing
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3510
Strewth! The Kidderminster Killer certainly lives up to its name. Luckily I enjoyed beautiful weather for the overnight trip. The route is basically all good Phil, so well done. A few notes/observations: - Austcliffe Rd, Cookley is currently closed. You can see my diversion on my track (below). Pres...
- 12 May 2014 14:13
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Kidderminster Killer route testing
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3510
Kidderminster Killer route testing
Phil et al I plan to ride the Kiddy Killer on Weds/Thurs. Visiting a mate who lives at Asterton on top the Burway, so will split it roughly 80km / 140 km. (possibly reverse it so 140 + 80). I have downloaded your 2013 route from mapmyride. Any significant changes planned for 2014? Anything in partic...
- 05 May 2014 12:38
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Little Mountain Time Trial Sunday 27th April
- Replies: 30
- Views: 21071
- 05 May 2014 11:03
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Tour of the Black Country
- Replies: 18
- Views: 10803
- 04 May 2014 21:40
- Forum: Other Rides & Touring
- Topic: India - Goa
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3888