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Tim

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...

Tim

Is Oprah programme just one episode? Someone said it was two to me today.

Surely 1hr45 is plenty?

Tim

I would agree with Greg that you may think differently with different group set. I have shimano 105 and have never thought I needed quicker stopping. That includes commuting when I have needed to stop v quickly in the wet and on long descents in pyrenees. Also I have heard and said it myself "better...

Tim

V impressive effort! Should put you in a good place physically for the summer

Tim

LMTT just entered. Will be delighted with anything under 2hr34 and a slight improvement on last years weather!

Tim

Cheers both. The planet x look v good value for what you get and both the shimanos look decent. I didnt think any deep rims were available under £700+ a pair. So Ultegras 1652g £225 Fulcrum Racing 3 1650g £300 Shim RS80 1521g £320 Planet X 52mm Clincher 1800g £399 Planet X 50mm Tubs 1450g £399 So ye...

Tim

So a year has passed and I still dont have the cash! But if I do find some are there any other better budget choice than these suggested by Alan as a summer/racing wheel? http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/road-track-bike/Shimano-RS80-24mm-Carbon-Laminate-Clincher-Wheels-Pair/SHIMWHFR385 In october my...

Tim

I'm part way through Secret Race and also finding it to be a great read. For me a must read if you are a fan of professional cycling and have watched it over the last 20years. Think this may be the last one I read though from the doping genre, after in the past reading Rough Ride by Paul Kimmage (be...

Tim

It may be that other brands offer this but thought a good idea from this small outfit in Lancashire for anyone who damages their frame or simply wants a frame upgrade. http://www.onixbikes.co.uk/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&layout=item&id=60&Itemid=133 plus they have 15% off til 31st december i...

Tim

5 other hardy souls! only 4 made it round south ride as 1wanted to go north and 1had a mechanical before hopwood. great ride

Tim

Excellent!

Tim

Gonna do the south ride tomorrow, first time since New years eve. Hope it 's still happening, will be cold and slow onmy own!

Tim

Done. Seems like a decent undergraduate sports science dissertation, mine was rubbish! Bath is a v good uni for sports science. I looked round it in 1999 when I applied and Colin Jackson was sat stretching in the sports centre reception! they didn't let me in! Personally I'm not so sure about the pr...

Tim

Yep, HR monitors and power metres provide specificity to your training. Research has shown if you go for a 60minute ride and try to work at say 70% of your maximum you will actually only be at 70% for maybe 20-40% of the ride whereas if you use a power metre you can work at 70% for 90%+ of the ride....

Tim

I used to work as a fitness instructor for a year or two after finishing my sports science degree. I taught around 6-8 spinning classes a week often two per day, alongside circuits etc and played football outside of work, no cycling. Didnt get any ill effects just had to eat loads! So 3 sessions won...

Tim

I put similar question on this rides link within training pages

"Nic what do you call decent lights? For a small budget! Currently have 2 on front that were c.£15, they have a v decent strobe setting, good for being seen but not seeing if that makes sense."

Cheers

Tim

Tim

can none club members do this?

Thanks

Tim

Tim

Brain is in pain but thanks, think I understand a little more.

Think I will just stick to the ride and see how I get on tactic for the moment though.

Tim

Is it just me or is there anyone else who just doesnt get the gear ratios!?! Ive read articles on it in bike magazines, Alistair from BCC tried to explain it to me a few years back (he said go for a compact), have read this thread. And I still dont get the numbers! I had the dilema when getting my f...

Tim

I may stand alone on this point of view but dont be afraid of switching between an spd and a platform pedal (with or without toe clips). I commute in a plain platform, v uncool I know but much safer I feel in busy traffic, faster away from junctions, and you are less likely to take risks at junction...

Tim

On the guilty side though Cycle Sport makes a good point this month, "not testing positive", Lance's main line of defense for 13 years, doesn't mean he's innocence.

David Miller, Ulrich, Basso, and Riis have never failed a test.

Tim

I was 100% in the def guilty camp due to simply believing his performances and times are physiologically impossible and all the other top 10 riders of that era have been found guilty/confessed. However, since watching the olympics and seeing unbelievable performances and complete dominance by the Br...

Tim

Cheers John will see how I get on

Tim

Any recommendations? Maybe looking at tacx sartori pro at decathlon it's £150 and includes mat, training DVD and front wheel block. Can anyone tell me does this type of trainer wear the rear tyre? Was hoping to avoid getting a training tyre/wheel. Thanks, tim

Tim

I actually didn't feel the pace was that quick, as I was expecting to struggle to keep up from the go, I just felt that I tired badly after 30mins due to lack of training. Im mainly just doing a 30minute commute so was expecting that. So it gives me bit of confidence that if I can put more longer ri...

Tim

Thanks, yes was reassuring to hear it was a fast pace.

I was Number 5

Had hoped to be there again next week but its looking like I may be in Brighton with work.

Definately hope to be a regular next year, seeing these new cat 3s is a good motivator

Tim

Really enjoyed my first race yesterday, big thanks to all the marshalls/organisers and beacon supporters. Can anyone tell me though did I finish 14th or 28th or somewhere in between?! Was so busy trying to hang on to front group that I lost track of how many people were behind me although I do know ...

Tim

My first race result: DNS!

Unfortunately my son decided to pick up a bad virus resulting in me spending 6 hours at the childrens hospital A&E yesterday. He's absolutely fine now. Will have to get to Stourport or Mallory soon!

Tim

Thanks! Yes hope to get to Stourport at least once in the next month.

Tim

Ive entered this cat 4 race on Saturday. 9 places left. Should be interesting for my first race. Don't think Ive currently got the speed, bike handling skills or nerve for it but apart from that think I'll do well! It's being sold as ideal to give racing a go but is also described as a "technical" c...

Tim

Good work!

Tim

Thanks Mike/Jon for the advice Well Ive entered the Beacon Stourport 4th cat race on Sunday 15th July so will aim towards that. family/work commitment dependent will try to get to mallory or stourport around that. Seen basic info for Redditch town centre Go race/4th cat race on Saturday 30th June wh...

Tim

Thanks Mike. Im away next couple of weeks with work but hopefully will make it after that. What's the story on race license and entry, do you need to do both before or can I just get a provisional license and enter on night? Ive got gold membership on british cycling but not a license yet

Tim

Im looking to do a first road race this year, this sounds v decent. so let me know what dates you might be going over again. I just want to get a taste of what a circuit race involves this year so ideally wnat to do at least one and then give a few more a go next year after more training. If I can f...

Tim

I had a bike fit at Bicicielo just after Christmas and thought it was v thorough. Was in there 90mins and it was a bargain at £50 (think its usually £75 but was discounted at Christmas/New Year). They use "bikefit" software which I think is what onyourbike use. It only included a basic discussion on...

Tim

Are these rides happening at the minute?

Tim

Yep great pic

Tim

Really enjoyed today (for the most part). Was truly challenging weather conditions and I too was seriously considering stopping when passing HQ, the only thing giving me some confidence was the fact no-one had passed me (which I think was due to many riders not starting!). I am really happy with my ...

Tim

Thanks, its going to be interesting!

Tim

Stupidly just checked BBC Website, 8am: "Heavy Rain, 5degrees, 23mph NE wind!" Can't be any worse than mad march hare?!

Tim

Cheers for the wise words. Yes plan is just to give it a go and enjoy it.

Tim

Looking forward to it! Stumbled across this good article: http://www.bikeradar.com/blog/article/the-beacon-rcc-little-mountain-time-trial-21590/ Think I will be entering the "Roadman" category so on standard road bike. Out of interest has anyone done on normal road bike and full timetrial bike/kit, ...

Tim

Just entered. Looking at past results, seeing Jon Rice post 2hrs1mins in 2010 has me worried that it will be a tough couple of hours (plus some) for me! Ruth feel free to decline my entry. Although if I do zero training, forget any idea of sourcing some tri-bars and dont reccy the course I may have ...

Tim

Just seen the Birmingham Circuit Race which would prob have been my first ever 4th cat race clashes with the Little Mountain Time Trial! I like the hills and would like a time on the board to compare with next year so think I will do the time trial. Would the people recommend the stourport or concor...

Tim

Im also looking to give some 4th cats a go IF I can find the time to crank up more regular longer training rides. So some (at least one!) of the following: March Sun 4th def doing Mad March Hare Sat 24th Victoria Park April Sun 29th Birmingham Circuit Races May Tues 15th Stourport Tues 29th Stourpor...

Tim

Great.

The next few weeks are pretty busy for me so won't really know til the Friday what I can do. But a 30ish mile loop say leaving somewhere like front of co-op in cotteridge at 7am would work well for me.

Tim

Went for the Garmin 500 in the end, got one nearly new on ebay and then bought new hr and cadence sensors. Pricey but v happy with it. The ability to compare my hr, speed and cadence going forward on the same training rides and in races/sportives/TTs will be really useful I think plus the courses fe...

Tim

Thanks Alan yes they look v decent for the price. Just need some cash now! May just see how this year goes and then invest this time next year, may need a bike upgrade by then too! :~)
Andy I think you forgot the link or am I missing it?
Cheers
Tim

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Tim

Thanks Alan but aparently they are still happening there are recent posts on the Birmingham City Rides Facebook page and spoke to someone today who did it last week Christmas eve and he said there was enough there for a north and south ride.

Will let you know, if I'm up in time for it!

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