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by Tim
13 May 2013 12:41
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: RESULT: Shrewsbury Crits
Replies: 6
Views: 3401

Great stuff!
by Tim
12 May 2013 07:30
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: 2013 Giro (spoiler)
Replies: 21
Views: 8892

Yes it was from Nibali I believe. 8 uphill/mountain top finishes to go I think so I can't see Wiggins winning from here. The fall on Friday was a strange one, Nibalo fell and lost almost no time he was so quick getting back on, Wiggins was v slow getting back on (probably hurt more) but then I don't...
by Tim
06 May 2013 09:42
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: To Weston and Back: "The Weston Run"
Replies: 196
Views: 307769

Im most probably not now going to do this. Don't think it's wise to do with only 50mile rides in my legs.

Plus theres a race in Lichfield that day and so gonna go for the 50mins of pain over 14hours!
by Tim
05 May 2013 18:56
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: No frills @ Tudor Grange
Replies: 21
Views: 7993

Great effort and result Andrew. Cat 3 on Thursday hopefully for you!
by Tim
05 May 2013 09:07
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: 2013 Giro (spoiler)
Replies: 21
Views: 8892

Cav showed yet again how he is the best in the business. Are there time bonuses available in today's ttt?
by Tim
05 May 2013 06:57
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Garmins
Replies: 12
Views: 6243

I bought an edge 500 off eBay nearly new and the hr &cadence sensors new about a year after getting my first road bike four years ago. Only really though been using it lots in last 6months since joining strava and getting SRAM easyview mount (£14.99) which means I can actually now see the info whils...
by Tim
04 May 2013 18:19
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: No frills @ Tudor Grange
Replies: 21
Views: 7993

Thanks. Balls though could easily be deemed as stupidity/madness. Just gotta find an extra 1mph. Action plan:- Decent race specific/speed training 0.5mph, right cassette 0.2mph, improved bike handling 0.2mph, shave legs 0.1mph?!? Birm uni race tomorrow would have been perfect follow up to try and ge...
by Tim
04 May 2013 06:17
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: RESULT: mallory park crits race
Replies: 5
Views: 2913

Great stuff well done!
by Tim
01 May 2013 22:11
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: No frills @ Tudor Grange
Replies: 21
Views: 7993

Did it. Was completely out of my depth but still loved it. Think finished 3rd from last (of finishers). A 2/3/4 Cat Race is probably not an ideal first race of the season (and 2nd race ever). Think there were 4 or 5 other cat 4s and rest of field were cat2s and 3s. Started crazy fast and I went out ...
by Tim
30 Apr 2013 20:09
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: No frills @ Tudor Grange
Replies: 21
Views: 7993

No frills @ Tudor Grange

Anyone doing this tomorrow night?
If I can get over there in time I might give it a go
by Tim
30 Apr 2013 19:38
Forum: Club News & Events
Topic: LMTT PHOTOS on flickr
Replies: 11
Views: 5623

Brilliant. I climb like Tommy Voeckler just without any speed!
by Tim
29 Apr 2013 18:26
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: RESULTS: Little Mountain Time Trial 2013
Replies: 24
Views: 9948

Thanks Andy & Charles.

I didn't know what to expect after last year's conditions so I'm really happy. Well done to all who raced, I'm truly amazed at all the sub 2hr times on road bikes.

Some great pics there, but please delete the one of me stretching at the start, looks v wrong!
by Tim
28 Apr 2013 19:53
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: RESULTS: Little Mountain Time Trial 2013
Replies: 24
Views: 9948

My time was 2 hours 7mins something and it did say that on the board. My garmin has 2hrs7mins45seconds and I started it 3-10seconds after starting and 1-3 seconds after the finish line. However, if you want to keep it at 2hrs32, I will look forward to taking the £30 next year for best PB when I go s...
by Tim
17 Apr 2013 18:16
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: mid week rides
Replies: 231
Views: 465510

Gonna be a touch windy!
by Tim
16 Apr 2013 07:46
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Paramount Road Race report
Replies: 7
Views: 4342

Great report, superb performance! Especially in those conditions and against that field.
by Tim
10 Apr 2013 23:07
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: mid week rides
Replies: 231
Views: 465510

Tim wrote:I hope to be back this or next week. With Weston in mind the more miles the better for me!
What a stupid thing to say! I meant 35miles is plenty! Apologies for hitting the wall with 8miles to go. Big thanks for waiting up a few times nr end and to Ian for pacing me along.

Roll on next week!
by Tim
08 Apr 2013 12:40
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Road Races 2013
Replies: 13
Views: 6779

Whats the sort of average speed on something like the Climb on Bikes Spring Road Race? Is it much tougher than a circuit race? I would love to give a road race a go this or next year but dont want to be out the back in first 15miles! Any other novices who might be planning on giving the Climb on Bik...
by Tim
07 Apr 2013 21:36
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: mid week rides
Replies: 231
Views: 465510

I hope to be back this or next week. With Weston in mind the more miles the better for me!
by Tim
26 Mar 2013 19:45
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: mid week rides
Replies: 231
Views: 465510

I drove a couple of sections this morning and think it's 100% a no go. The last section of lanes were especially like an ice rink
by Tim
24 Mar 2013 20:28
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Cycling in Morocco
Replies: 7
Views: 5361

Mr father-in-law and brother-in-law have been to Morocco with KE adventure about 12 years ago and loved it. They also went to northwest Pakistan with ke cycling up to the keiber pass 3weeks before the September 11attacks. Also they've been trekking in Indian Himalayas with KE too 2yrs ago. They high...
by Tim
20 Mar 2013 15:19
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: mid week rides
Replies: 231
Views: 465510

Thinking about it 35miles then 3pints after should be done. Roads are pretty dryso will be there.
by Tim
20 Mar 2013 14:25
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: mid week rides
Replies: 231
Views: 465510

Anyone doing this tonight? Says 0c for 8pm on my phone's weather. Been invited to the pub, 5pints or 35miles?
by Tim
05 Mar 2013 20:34
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Closed track training sessions
Replies: 14
Views: 6467

Sounds great, Mondays or Weds for me.

Wouldnt be able to get there til 7.30-8 though

Cheers

Tim
by Tim
03 Mar 2013 06:30
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: How about a "getting into racing" session?
Replies: 10
Views: 4846

If Dave is busy could we fly Tyler over so that we can "experience the results of a true champion"?

http://www.tylerhamilton.com/programs.html
by Tim
26 Feb 2013 20:47
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: How about a "getting into racing" session?
Replies: 10
Views: 4846

I would def be interested in this and would be happy to pay like the Newport track sessions. Tudor Grange have floodlights now although there may not be many if any free slots. Two sessions were done in Nov 2009 see "Training" section and "Road Skills Sessions" EDIT: Seems there are sessions (Monday...
by Tim
24 Feb 2013 13:54
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Bike Fit
Replies: 27
Views: 23083

+1 for Bicicielo. They use http://www.bikefitting.com/ which is a shimano company. The £50 price was in Christmas sale last year think it's usually £75ish
by Tim
22 Feb 2013 06:20
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Road Races 2013
Replies: 13
Views: 6779

http://www.nofrillsbikeracing.co.uk/

Weds nights at Tudor Grange Solihull. There are other women's and cat3/4 there too detailed on bc website.
by Tim
18 Feb 2013 20:51
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: cassette gear options
Replies: 18
Views: 8326

Thanks Jon, yep thought that would be the case as BBB is a third of price of dura ace. Similar sram price wise to BBB after quick search only have 11-23. Think I will look at doing more riding/miles as my priority! Not in a position fitness/time wise to properly give racing a go this year so prob wi...
by Tim
18 Feb 2013 20:11
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: cassette gear options
Replies: 18
Views: 8326

Cheers Ed/Phil, thought so. That explains why I didnt win my one and only circuit race at Stourport last year! It seems in shimano you have to go to dura ace to get that cassette, is the BBB much cheaper option any good? So to have a go and be competitive at a circuit race it's not just the BC membe...
by Tim
18 Feb 2013 18:23
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: cassette gear options
Replies: 18
Views: 8326

Thanks. The 11-28 seems to have served me well so far but not ridden anything else (apart from the fixed at Newport!). Not had to get off and walk up anything yet anyway. Do people racing, especially circuits, generally go with different set ups?
by Tim
13 Feb 2013 07:17
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: cassette gear options
Replies: 18
Views: 8326

cassette gear options

11-25
11-28
12-25
12-27

I have a compact set up, with 11-28 (I think!). Is 11-28 what most people use? I know it will depend on the riding you do, I want enough range to climb as well as be fast enough on the flat
by Tim
10 Feb 2013 19:47
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: wheels
Replies: 17
Views: 8664

c£360-400 (exc skewers, tubes, tyres etc). I also bought tyres and tubes, and couple of tools off Ben too so my bill was more £500.

They are off the bike now awaiting better weather!
by Tim
09 Feb 2013 20:13
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: wheels
Replies: 17
Views: 8664

Who's Ian? :lol: Im really happy with them. Can tell you they perform well in the snow!
by Tim
09 Feb 2013 13:50
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: BCC Saturday morning rides
Replies: 33
Views: 15210

For most of the ride the only thing I thought I needed was to be sectioned.
The snow was settling on my face!
by Tim
08 Feb 2013 19:35
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: BCC Saturday morning rides
Replies: 33
Views: 15210

If anyone fancies a 90min blast I will be at La Banca Cotteridge at 7.25am to join the south ride tomorrow.
by Tim
08 Feb 2013 19:26
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: wheels
Replies: 17
Views: 8664

Spent the cash at Venture. Hope hubs/mavic openpro rims. Going for handbuilt by Ben and keeping the cash in Birmingham and Lancashire appealed. After 1mile I am 110% happy!
by Tim
07 Feb 2013 20:01
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: mid week rides
Replies: 231
Views: 465510

Yep I somehow managed to miss you, but my fault didn't get there til just after 7 and was waiting in car park. Hope to be able to make it again soon though probably in a fortnight.
by Tim
06 Feb 2013 17:09
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: mid week rides
Replies: 231
Views: 465510

Great. Will be at Red lion car park 7pm
by Tim
06 Feb 2013 15:18
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: mid week rides
Replies: 231
Views: 465510

This happening tonight? Windy!
by Tim
30 Jan 2013 21:46
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Road Races 2013
Replies: 13
Views: 6779

Ken def give Stourport a go. I have only done one race ever, that was at Stourport last July on a Sunday morning. My understanding is you need British cycling membership and you only score points if you also have a race license. Going to get a license on off chance I get some points. You start as Ca...
by Tim
25 Jan 2013 05:48
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Do I need a turbo?
Replies: 23
Views: 11306

Ok no probs. Thanks
by Tim
25 Jan 2013 05:26
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Do I need a turbo?
Replies: 23
Views: 11306

Ok cheers, sounds like I need both! Will keep my eye on sales, eBay and prices at decathlon. It's more for next winter.

Two last questions do we have club discount card at decathlon and how bad is tyre wear on flow can you keep normal road tyre?

Thanks!
by Tim
24 Jan 2013 20:26
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Do I need a turbo?
Replies: 23
Views: 11306

Was thinking of getting tacx flow at some point in next 12months but having read all this think rollers may be better idea?

I want to do some 30-60min steady 60-75%max hr work and want zero set up time. Tacx antares rollers any good?
by Tim
24 Jan 2013 19:54
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: Lance comeback
Replies: 327
Views: 3282192

Watched 1st one. Bit of an anti-climax and waste of time. My wife summed it up quite well when she said "he clearly has no decency".
by Tim
24 Jan 2013 10:52
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Minimum bike cleaning routine?
Replies: 23
Views: 13151

I do actually enjoy the cleaning, I have strong OCD on the rare occassions I do clean anything just that as 95% of my rides are a 7mile daily commute (on my road bike year round, please dont tell me to get a winter bike, cant clean one road bike properly!) I dont have the time to clean it 10times a ...
by Tim
23 Jan 2013 20:46
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Minimum bike cleaning routine?
Replies: 23
Views: 13151

But do I though?!? It's snapped once in 10,000miles in monsoon like conditions? If its just to reduce wear by 20-40% to save a bit of cash Im not sure its worth the time to save the £st? Id prefer to use my time riding or playing with my kids or having a beer and be £40 a year worse off. Of course i...
by Tim
23 Jan 2013 20:01
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Minimum bike cleaning routine?
Replies: 23
Views: 13151

Cheers for the advice. Good to see different approaches. Yep at least do at least know to keep hose pressure low. Would love to "remove cassette and chain and clean in isolation" but don't have the time, or the cassette/chain tools, or know how to use them! "Don't blast away anywhere near a bearing....
by Tim
23 Jan 2013 07:55
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Minimum bike cleaning routine?
Replies: 23
Views: 13151

Minimum bike cleaning routine?

Ok so my bike would win prizes for being the least cleaned/worse maintained! I occasionally (10-15 times in 3 and a half years) spray it down with a hosepipe, and scrub chain/cassette with a fairy/bike degreaser mix, dont allow to dry and stick some bike lub on chain (wet in winter/dry in summer); a...
by Tim
20 Jan 2013 19:26
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: Lance comeback
Replies: 327
Views: 3282192

Thanks for posting that, found full Paul Kimmage article http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013/jan/19/lance-armstrong-cycling Pleased for Kimmage. hes been 100% right yet often doubted for 25years You watch this again: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZgns7CXeUI&feature=youtube_gdata_player and its h...