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- 11 Feb 2016 18:02
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: SUNRISE & SNOWDROP EXPRESS 2016
- Replies: 21
- Views: 11861
- 10 Feb 2016 22:34
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Rear gear cable snapped again
- Replies: 29
- Views: 17488
- 09 Feb 2016 18:15
- Forum: Pro Racing
- Topic: has competitive cycling stooped to a new low? motor bike
- Replies: 10
- Views: 10528
There's undoubtedly a place for such bikes, just not in competition. I guess we'll all just have to train harder Chris so that when said fat git tries to drop us on a sportive or similar we have an answer. Heard anything from CTT about checking for such motors at Club or Open TT's yet Chris? I've re...
- 09 Feb 2016 17:59
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Anyone on here use Bkool?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5230
- 05 Feb 2016 21:44
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Wern Watkin club weekend away Fri 26 - Sun 28 Feb 2016
- Replies: 49
- Views: 48026
- 02 Feb 2016 11:45
- Forum: Pro Racing
- Topic: has competitive cycling stooped to a new low? motor bike
- Replies: 10
- Views: 10528
It would appear that rather than go to all the trouble to retrofit a motor to existing bike you can just buy a new bike (like this one very similar to the one caught out at world cx u23 race) with hidden motor already fitted https://www.salden.nl/en/wilier-triestina-e-cycl-ocrosser-met-trapondersteu...
- 01 Feb 2016 21:13
- Forum: Pro Racing
- Topic: has competitive cycling stooped to a new low? motor bike
- Replies: 10
- Views: 10528
Watch this video of a previous race, https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&t=3m10s&v=_AlvQJqkfpk&app=desktop watch climb at approx 11mins45 secs into clip. The rider caught with motorised bike in her pits is the one sat down spinning up climb effortlessly while Helen Wyman & the other top c...
- 01 Feb 2016 19:32
- Forum: Pro Racing
- Topic: has competitive cycling stooped to a new low? motor bike
- Replies: 10
- Views: 10528
In some ways, cheating with a motor in a bike seems even more contemptible than taking drugs. In some ways yes but safer at least. People are taking unbelievable risks with their health when doping. I suspect anyone cheating with performance enhancing drugs wouldn't be adverse to using a motor as w...
- 01 Feb 2016 16:58
- Forum: Pro Racing
- Topic: has competitive cycling stooped to a new low? motor bike
- Replies: 10
- Views: 10528
has competitive cycling stooped to a new low? motor bike
All are probably familiar with cheating in pro ranks by way of doping. Indeed there have recently been several disclosures of amateur riders competing in domestic Time Trial competitions testing positive for banned substances including :- 1. 2016 winner of National 12 hour Time Trial title Rob Towns...
- 23 Jan 2016 21:13
- Forum: Other Rides & Touring
- Topic: Zwift
- Replies: 15
- Views: 13014
Well done, Martin - setting an example by wearing your virtual helmet. Anyone done a metric century yet? Not sure if I could manage 3+ hours even with a tea stop or two. Not managed or targeted a century yet although I understand you unlock a new kit if you do. I never ride without a helmet Andy so...
- 23 Jan 2016 21:11
- Forum: Other Rides & Touring
- Topic: Zwift
- Replies: 15
- Views: 13014
Well done, Martin - setting an example by wearing your virtual helmet. Anyone done a metric century yet? Not sure if I could manage 3+ hours even with a tea stop or two. Not managed or targeted a century yet although I understand you unlock a new kit if you do. I never ride without a helmet Andy so...
- 23 Jan 2016 18:51
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Attempt to beat Tommy Godwin's World Record
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9673
So sorry to hear Steve had to abandon his attempt, still worthy of the upmost respect for the commitment shown. I understand he sunk his life savings into his attempt along with the super human effort. Do you think we could get him to come as guest speaker at next end of season dinner & prize presen...
- 23 Jan 2016 18:39
- Forum: Other Rides & Touring
- Topic: Zwift
- Replies: 15
- Views: 13014
After using free trial & upgrading to smart trainer (tacx vortex) I've now subscribed to zwift. Mostly impressed with it, tried a few group rides & a few laps of a race- can be flippin difficult to keep up with fast guys (maybe they're just really fit James rather than weight doping although I suspe...
- 14 Jan 2016 22:23
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Beacon's Brecons 300km Club Run. 29th May
- Replies: 71
- Views: 70903
- 25 Oct 2015 17:08
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: Beacon Old Boy nails Catford Hill Climb and 2nd in BEC Hill
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8470
- 22 Oct 2015 23:11
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Knighton 2015
- Replies: 25
- Views: 12101
Still not decided if l am riding over or not yet, but what time are you leaving the Black Horse? May also decide to meet the group in Bewdley, usual cafe by the river l assume? There isn't a group riding from Black Horse Alan, Laurence & I are making our own ways to Bewdley to meet John for about 1...
- 21 Oct 2015 16:12
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Knighton 2015
- Replies: 25
- Views: 12101
- 12 Oct 2015 23:02
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: Beacon Old Boy nails Catford Hill Climb and 2nd in BEC Hill
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8470
It's on 25th Oct at Jackson Bridge in Yorkshire. Start list & further details at http://www.cyclingtimetrials.org.uk/event/1236Tim wrote:Superb stuff. When and where is the National Hill Climb?
- 12 Oct 2015 18:05
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: Beacon Old Boy nails Catford Hill Climb and 2nd in BEC Hill
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8470
- 11 Oct 2015 14:10
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Clubs Runs - Sunday 11th October
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6581
On todays A run to Croome Park were Martin McGowan Alan Weaver Matt Regan Phil Whiteman Ian Taylor Keith Adcock Craig Walmsley Andrew Curley John Hitchcock rode with us most of the way to cafe but peeled off just before we stopped. George Barker met us at cafe & rode back part of the way with us. We...
- 10 Oct 2015 23:09
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Clubs Runs - Sunday 11th October
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6581
The route for the A run to Croome will resemble this
https://www.strava.com/activities/410190728
but obviously starting from Northfield. Approx 45 miles to cafe stop , overall distance of about 75 to 80 miles.
https://www.strava.com/activities/410190728
but obviously starting from Northfield. Approx 45 miles to cafe stop , overall distance of about 75 to 80 miles.
- 09 Oct 2015 22:25
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Clubs Runs - Sunday 11th October
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6581
- 04 Oct 2015 20:15
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Knighton 2015
- Replies: 25
- Views: 12101
- 27 Sep 2015 14:07
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs: 27th September
- Replies: 25
- Views: 13038
Todays A run to Evesham consisted of John Hitchcock (leading on way there) Martin McGowan Matt Regan Ian Taylor Keith Adcock Craig Walmsley James Tate Ian Simpson Alan Weaver Mark Grainger (visiting Birmingham from Bournemouth) We were joined on way out by 2 riders from Albany Cycling Club (in New Z...
- 14 Sep 2015 12:45
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: Handicaps for 2015
- Replies: 47
- Views: 19102
- 13 Sep 2015 19:56
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: Hill climb champs 2015 RESULTS
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7786
How come I got DNF as I completed the hill climb? Regards Ryan :) Three cyclists without numbers went past me (halfway up the hill) between numbers 2 and 4. The 2nd & 3rd thought I was a madman when I clapped and cheered but the first (who had an open red jacket) didn't seem to so was probably Ryan...
- 13 Sep 2015 19:51
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: Result: Ratae RC 25 12/9/15
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3381
Well done George. There was also a local 25 mile open TT yesterday on K33/25 course (A46 between Alcester & Evesham). Looks less lumpy than the course you rode (although also noticed headwind heading South), I did 58:25 to place 19th of 66. Winner was John Simpkins with 51:30. Jessica Rhodes-Jones r...
- 13 Sep 2015 19:36
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: Hill climb champs 2015 RESULTS
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7786
Well done Richard with another cracking time & to Beacon's new hill climb champion John Hunt. I think my time was actually 4:02 rather than 4:42? It makes the difference as I can then say I beat Beacon Hill Climb legend John Hitchcock! Great event as always, thanks to all for organising, timekeeping...
- 01 Sep 2015 23:03
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: Beacon Old Boy nails the National 10 Champs
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5006
When I spoke to Richard as he marshlled at our little mountain tt earlier in season he was just getting riding again after rupturing spleen in a crash on training ride. He told me then it just meant it would be a "late season" . I know he's been going good in road races & spectacurlarly well in open...
- 15 Aug 2015 14:46
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Beacon Road Race CANCELLED
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5742
- 15 Jul 2015 23:05
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: Club 25 Championships
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3137
- 10 Jul 2015 14:34
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: RESULTS Club 10 Championships
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4427
- 09 Jul 2015 10:47
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: RESULTS Club 10 Championships
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4427
- 07 Jul 2015 15:05
- Forum: Club News & Events
- Topic: Help required for Beacon/Clee Cycles SSSCCRRL round 16 July
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2880
- 06 Jul 2015 08:21
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: National Championship 100 result
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6317
- 25 Jun 2015 08:35
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: Results KC32/20 24/06/15
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3295
- 23 Jun 2015 20:48
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: Club Handicap 20 - this Wed
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2986
- 20 Jun 2015 21:42
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: Club Handicap 20 - this Wed
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2986
- 14 Jun 2015 13:57
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: Results for Club 50 Championship
- Replies: 20
- Views: 10426
- 09 Jun 2015 15:19
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Looking for a new bike
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8379
I'd have to disagree that you can't get a decent carbon fibre frame at this price range. I have a 2013 felt f3 bike which I think has almost identical frame to the current f5 & really like it. The price for this bike seems good value (currently showing at £1244 with platinum discount). The wheels wo...
- 07 Jun 2015 15:54
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club Runs: 7th June
- Replies: 40
- Views: 27195
- 04 May 2015 19:18
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: 2015 Time Trial Calendar
- Replies: 17
- Views: 9570
- 02 May 2015 20:59
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: Result K34/25 Sat 2nd May
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4739
- 10 Apr 2015 21:47
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Yr Elenydd; 11th April 2015 - Advanced warning
- Replies: 27
- Views: 13261
- 10 Apr 2015 21:44
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: LMTT Entries Close Tuesday 7th April
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4511
- 09 Apr 2015 22:44
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: RideLondon100 2015 Team Entry
- Replies: 56
- Views: 31969
- 09 Apr 2015 22:36
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: RideLondon100 2015 Team Entry
- Replies: 56
- Views: 31969
I rode on the Beacon team entry last year & thoroughly enjoyed it despite the weather. So much so that I entered the ballot this year for an individual place & was lucky enough to get a place that way. Just to clarify from experience that a team starts together (& in an ideal world would stay togeth...
- 21 Mar 2015 15:33
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: RESULT: TT K37/6G 21st March 2015
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4448
- 19 Mar 2015 23:34
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Mavic Cosmic Carbones - Valve Length?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8861
I don't know about that cobmi Alan (sounds a bit like a simple valve extender) but I know you can get a screw on brass adaptor for attaching a pump head with a lock on Schraeder fitting to a threaded presta valve if that helps. I've got one if that's any good & you want to try it. Much cheaper than ...
- 19 Mar 2015 22:03
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Mavic Cosmic Carbones - Valve Length?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 8861