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John Sanderson wrote:
me it is the jockey wheels (i think!) that need replacing....

You are a saint! Never thought of that one.

Neil Compton wrote:Grr, problem not sorted. Bit of chain slippage today on way into work. Time to replace the chainrings as well me thinks.

I am glad you raised this issue, I am having similar difficulties as well.

In short the idea of second claim membership allows you to be a member of more than one club and stops jersey switching when entering events. Perhaps it is easer to say what a second claim member cannot do in a club. They cannot race under its colour in formal events such as open tts, road races, cr...

Si-D wrote:Interesting site Phil.
On the same subject - what was the name of that training book you recommended at the weekend??

Thanks.
Si.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cyclists-Traini ... 0713650842

I've even considered using some kind of womens electric leg shaver however i've been informed that my hair is probably too thick for them. Has anyone ever tried any of those veet things? Does it actually work or will my hair be too thick for it again? cheers Works for me but the batteries run out q...

Ed Moss wrote: For example the outward leg is done at 300W, return leg 310W and the final leg average 335W.

flippin heck. That would damn near kill me!

The only thing I can suggest, which is probably cheaper than a Tacx mat, go to a carpet shop and buy an off cut. The pile should not be too thick in case the trainer wobbles.

Thanks Richard.

Would you mind if I forwarded this to HubUb as a useful tip - in your name as the author, obviously.

Heart of the Shires The two routes of 108km and 208km effectively circuit Leicester from Walton, 15 miles south of the City. The event is organised by the local Leicester CTC Organisation - HQs and control stations were well staffed and situated - Excellent provision of refreshments at the HQ - Fri...

Hate to say it but I spend £25 per tyre - on Continental GP4000s. They are expensive but they are excellent.

Kidderminster Killer, 209k, 13,000ft of climbing, 4AAA points A rather notorious audax that more than deserves a triple AAA point award. It is slow but worth it. Would not wish to ride the route in wet or windy conditions. Usually run on the second Sunday of September. -Clear and accurate route she...

I started to read Krabbe but found it rather difficult to engage with his rather turgid and descriptive style of writing unlike Seaton's own publication. I managed around three chapters before returning it to the shelf. I was probably in a terrible mood at the time as I have heard plenty of raving ...

John Hitchcock would like to offer 4-06

Missiles wrote:I'm not having 'ishes' Phil! What's your guess?!

3.35

I am going to hazard a guess at around 3.30ish

Redditch 200km "The Cotswold Edge" -Mid July -Good Route Sheet -Pleasant route, undulating with no steep hills. Easier than the Beacon's Cotswold Expedition. There is perhaps less Cotswolds and more Worcestershire but is nonetheless an excellent route.It meanders across thalong a lanes to Wellesbou...

Yes I read Chris Smith's book straight after his talk and really got into his quirky take on long distance cycling. I am now reading Alistair Humphries Mood of Future Joys about a ride down Africa - not as good but another example of internet publishing. I've also read some time ago Mark Jenkins Of...

Dave, I started to read Krabbe but found it rather difficult to engage with his rather turgid and descriptive style of writing unlike Seaton's own publication. I managed around three chapters before returning it to the shelf. I was probably in a terrible mood at the time as I have heard plenty of ra...

Sorry can't agree with the 2nd LA book, it should of been titled "I'm Lance and have I told you how great I am, No? Then here's 200+ pages just to remind you I'm Lance Armstrong and I'm great" Hmmm, yes. Of course the 2nd is a sequal to his first book, "I am Lance Armstrong, I am actually quite imp...

I have to read it first!

I suppose it depends upon the type of GPS that you own. I have Garmin Etrex which is simply not sophisticated enough for route planning. Its waymarking is basically useless. I only ever use it for conferring grid-references against OS maps when mountaineering. Of course it can be used for downloadin...

I have used two sets of aero wheels within the past two years. The first have excelled themselves minus one spoke break. The other was a disaster. I'am not too techy so I cannot provides pearls of wisdom in terms of the technology but I have found my Mavic Kysrium ES wheels to be bomb proof. They ar...