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Andy Terry

HAZBRO wrote:Whats the name of that thing which the 'BEACON' text sits on ??

No idea. The things on the ends of it are wings. You see a lot of wings on older cycling club logos, for example:

Andy Terry

CakeStop wrote:We do have sharper than that Andy but you lose the sharpness when it's reduced to that size.

Indeed. We need one that is sharp at the small size.

Andy Terry

Apparently the newer chains do not have as much sideways flexibility. They say that a triple needs a chain with more flex because of the less straight chain lines that are possible. It strikes me that if you avoid large chain wheel/small sprocket or small chain wheel/large sprocket combinations then...

Andy Terry

I was hoping we could get a sharper logo to use on the updated message board (when we get round to it) so I look forward to seeing v1.0

Andy Terry

Official video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yAns_KXkQzQ

Andy Terry

Philip Whiteman wrote:We need pictures

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set= ... 734&type=1

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1 Michael Hutchinson 20:17
2 Paul Flynn 20:28
3 Gavin Morton 20:38

42 Julia Shaw 23:39
88 Lee Miseon 24:47
119 Isabel Hastie 25:28

137 (out of 682) Andy Terry Beacon RCC 25:51 (20th Vet out of 228)

468 Rory McGrath 33:08

Andy Terry

Philip Whiteman wrote:We need pictures

It sounds like a fun event.

Here's the 2011 video to be going on with:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGMstwEQUeg

Good to see Dr Hutch wearing Beacon colours (at 1:55).

Andy Terry

Thought I might try and get this ratified for next time.

Andy Terry

Won by Michael Hutchinson. Again.

Andy Terry

Fresh from the 'Clee to heaven' audax, I took my trusty Brompton* down to Blenheim Palace for the Brompton World Championships - one of the events organised as part of the Bike Blenheim Palace weekend . "750 participants take to the track to battle for the title of Brompton World Champion; the field...

Andy Terry

smorty wrote:It was a long way to go for it, but I did enjoy the lemon drizzle cake

I'll tell Clare.

Andy Terry

CakeStop wrote:Just dedicate an old wheel with an old tyre that's no good for anything else to the purpose.

The wheel needs to be true though. It can get pretty annoying otherwise.

Andy Terry

Stick with it, H. Keep practising and soon you'll be able to clip in and out without thinking.

Andy Terry

Tried different pedals Different shoes Another bottom bracket Removed and greased all the chain ring bolts Greased both wheel Q/Rs Checked cones and greased on both wheels Tried another set of wheels Removed and greased the headset, stem and handlebars Removed and greased the seat post and saddle D...

Andy Terry

I know someone (not local) who has been known to travel onto a mate's 'manor' to steal their KOMs.

Andy Terry

1st Alex Thorley Cardiff Uni 51:57 and for the Beacon ... 31st Gary Mason 1:01:49 Swim 00:09:00 T1 00:00:46 Cycle 00:31:16 T2 00:00:41 Run 00:20:05 89th Steve Morton 1:08:02 Swim 00:09:44 T1 00:00:59 Cycle 00:33:42 T2 00:01:01 Run 00:22:34 135th Andy Terry 1:13:45 Swim 00:09:10 T1 00:01:41 Cycle 00:...

Andy Terry

Grogz wrote:Quite bizarre seeing my photo traveling so widely. I'd like to change places with it, please.

Hope you got the image rights sorted.

Andy Terry

That's the one we've been waiting for!

Andy Terry

http://bikehugger.com/post/view/the-rise-of-the-compact-crank/ and in particular "Component manufacturers would rather offer compact double cranksets instead of triples. Even if they could produce a triple version of a standard double with minimal changes to tooling, the complexity of producing tri...

Andy Terry

"and it’s plainly obvious that the double requires less front shifting AND less rear shifting to find the right gear ratio." plainly obvious? I don't think so "Frankly, from a physiological standpoint, you’re better off pushing those larger gears uphill" dear oh dear I'll stay with my triple, thank ...

Andy Terry

I am a triple user, and what I find is that I spend 90% of my time in the middle ring, using the middle 6 cogs of the rear sprocket i.e. in the range 49 to 73 in. If I had a compact, I would be switching back and forth between small and large rings to achieve the same effect. http://andyterry.com/im...

Andy Terry

smorty wrote:Ok, I'm in!

See you there, Steve.

Andy Terry

... and a few from the last race

http://andyterry.com/albums/Beacon%20Tr ... mps%202012

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and some considerable time later ...

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Andy Terry

No prob. I'll pick one up at the Clee audax.

Andy Terry

Try +01 instead of Z

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Andy Terry

Would be interested to hear how this gpx looks when loaded into athe Edge 500 given the mapping capability (or lack of) equates to my old eTrex and the Forerunner 305. http://andyterry.com/misc/test.gpx It wouldn't load for what ever reason, but you could open it in EasyGPS? I'm surprised it didn't...

Andy Terry

Sorry. I don't use turn by turn routing. I'm happy just following the yellow brick road

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Andy Terry

You can only have course points in tcx files bcause they are a Garmin thing.

Would be interested to hear how this gpx looks when loaded into athe Edge 500 given the mapping capability (or lack of) equates to my old eTrex and the Forerunner 305.

http://andyterry.com/misc/test.gpx

Andy Terry

don't know for Edge 500 but Vista HCx can hold 1,000 waypoints

Andy Terry

When I saw the title of this thread, I was about to say 'Brooks' ...

I've had 2 or 3 Selle San Marco Rolls over the years which I know a lot of people find comfortable.

Andy Terry

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nn2FB1P_Mn8

Andy Terry

IanT wrote:I'm using Windows Vista as the operating system.

'nuff said

Andy Terry

Or use strava.com which doesn't need a plugin - but still needs the USB drivers to be working.

Andy Terry

I also don't like having to switch it on, then having to press start before it will start recording. Then press stop, then press Lap/Reset in order to save the data, then switch the unit off. The Forerunner 305 works the same way. Really annoying when I'm used to the eTrex Summit which is recording...

Andy Terry

Like the Oregon, eTrex 30 etc.

I have a custom map (kmz format) and I'd like to know how it looks on the Garmin screen when loaded.

http://andyterry.com/misc/Bromsgrove.kmz

Andy Terry

I've taken my bike on a plane loads of times using a padded bag, with no real damage beyond the cosmetic. I put the wheels in their own bags either side of the frame, and wrap the rear mech (and any other fragile bits) in bubble wrap. Fill out the rest of the space in the bag with shoes, helmet, too...

Andy Terry

AlanW wrote:In fact I found the receipt for it the other day, £499 from Peddlers in Worcester. Reynolds 531c frame with a Shimano 105 groupset.

You were robbed! Halesowen Cycles £380.

Andy Terry

AlanW wrote:Arnt they the same sort of thing as the Bio Pace chain rings from years ago?

As fitted to the Holdsworth Professional circa 1990.

Ditched them after a few weeks.

Andy Terry

Yes please, Alan. I'll be passing on my way back from Worcester about 10.30 tomorrow morning. I'll text you.

Andy Terry

... so I can get the folding pedal off my Brompton.

Andy Terry

George wrote: I am at least reassured that I am not guilty of some sort of crass techno-illiteracy; there was some sort of data recording/processing error beyond my control.

Or, as we IT professionals say, s**t happens.

Just as a matter of interest - on your Garmin can you get tracks as GPX instead of TCX?

Andy Terry

This sort of material should be confined to the top shelf. Nevertheless - well done Phil.

Andy Terry

Here goes ... George v the French Judiciary Part 2

Andy Terry

disable is autorouting then select off-road instead of follow-road, even if you want to follow the road. Leave auto-routing where it belongs - on your car's sat nav. Really no need for it.If you get lost, ride until you find a road sign and figure it out from there. In fact I used to manage perfect...

Andy Terry

AlanW wrote:if you want to use the autoroute function then you will need the Garmin mapping.

Agreed. Must admit auto routing is something I've never used.

Andy Terry

Caution: geek stuff below I bought Garmin mapping on DVD. But knowing what I know now, I'd use the free OSM. Just download, unzip and copy 1 file to your SD card. Easy. I don't use any Garmin software on the PC. Route planning on RideWithGPS.com and I use gpsbabel (also free) with a bit of Windows o...

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