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by rdleaper
18 Jan 2014 18:38
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: The Tour Down Under
Replies: 5
Views: 7487

Good job temperatures have dropped; gonna be a positively fresh 29-33C so I see 8)
by rdleaper
15 Nov 2013 00:13
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Scary Stuff
Replies: 6
Views: 4740

5 in 9 days now; another one last night :(

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-24936942

Looks like a run of bad luck as relatively few in previous months; maybe darker nights are the problem? Shouldn't really speculate without knowing more about circumstances though.
by rdleaper
03 Nov 2013 19:50
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Northfield cycling
Replies: 8
Views: 6005

Between Peaks wrote:Rubbish website - tells you nothing of value e.g. who they are and what their aims are (other than to win £50,000) - or have I missed something?
There are some links at the top. Doesn't say what they'll do once the £50k runs out though...
by rdleaper
31 Oct 2013 22:38
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: 20mph limit? quick survey
Replies: 25
Views: 11883

I'm sorry to have to appear to keeo saying In France.................. but there are quite a lot of things that they do rather better than we do in the UK. My albeit brief experience of French driving involved someone overtaking by driving down the middle of a 2-lane carriageway and "hoping" the dr...
by rdleaper
31 Oct 2013 22:29
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: 20mph limit? quick survey
Replies: 25
Views: 11883

A point often overlooked is that any speed limit is a maximum speed allowed; it is often inappropriate and sometimes dangerous to drive at that set maximum. Drivers are still legally obliged to drive safely and in keeping with road and weather conditions. Great point, Clive. This can apply to speed...
by rdleaper
31 Oct 2013 22:24
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: 20mph limit? quick survey
Replies: 25
Views: 11883

As long as they don't enforce it with road humps. Ah yes, road humps. I remember once speaking to someone who was actually involved in some way in designing road humps for council use (sorry bit vague on the details). He said they are each designed specifically to allow cars to go over them reasona...
by rdleaper
24 Oct 2013 19:25
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: A close shave
Replies: 10
Views: 6308

My response to incidents like this is (was) to ride in the middle of that section of road and make them wait behind me. That tends to make it impossible for them not to see me, and causes necessary (and slightly vengeful) inconvenience to the drivers.
by rdleaper
17 Oct 2013 13:30
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Lights
Replies: 11
Views: 7012

Thanks - will definitely check this before buying my next light!
by rdleaper
18 Sep 2013 13:08
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: Tour of Britain (spoilers)
Replies: 4
Views: 3378

Re: tob

Don't think it will ever happen but would love to see it visit the Isle of Man. 3 laps of the TT course, as the old Manx International. But I guess the logistics of getting everyone over there and back rules this out. Shame. I don't think it would be too much of a problem. If they can get Le Tour f...
by rdleaper
17 Sep 2013 13:14
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: Tour of Britain (spoilers)
Replies: 4
Views: 3378

Tour of Britain (spoilers)

Quite a few good riders in this (as well as Wiggins/Cav) - Ciolek, Quintana, Dan Martin and 1 or 2 others so should be a good week. Awful weather so far; apparently they were an hour late finishing on Sunday after headwinds slowed them down to 15 mph on the FLAT! Great stage yesterday - crashes, 25%...
by rdleaper
16 Sep 2013 13:23
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Hill Climb Championships 15 Sept
Replies: 12
Views: 6403

Andy Terry wrote:Leaper v. Gardner
Don't think I'd have beaten him with my bad knee, even if his chain had stayed on!!
by rdleaper
14 Sep 2013 00:17
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: La Vuelta (spoilers)
Replies: 13
Views: 7310

The Vuelta is exciting! Only 3 seconds between 1st and 2nd And still! It'll take a turnaround in form for anyone to stop Horner winning, but with only a 3 second lead and the Angliru tomorrow that could so easily happen. The Angliru on saturday is a high-comedy climb. Don't let Horner's supposed gr...
by rdleaper
10 Sep 2013 22:51
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: RESULT: Southam Triathlon 9th September 2013
Replies: 6
Views: 3911

Amazing consistency there Andy!
by rdleaper
07 Sep 2013 09:58
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: ZipVit Lichfield CCC Points Chaser - Curborough, 7 September
Replies: 50
Views: 113588

martin mc wrote:Best of luck tomorrow to all Beacon riders in these evnts, don't forget to post how it went.
Or we'll pester you constantly until you do ;)
by rdleaper
30 Aug 2013 13:27
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: La Vuelta (spoilers)
Replies: 13
Views: 7310

laurence_cooley wrote:
Ed Moss wrote:Today's stage, stunning...!
Heartbreaking for Tony Martin. He'd better win the world championship time trial now.
Got him in my Fantasy Vuelta team - gutted!!
by rdleaper
29 Aug 2013 23:01
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: Beacon bottles on tour
Replies: 58
Views: 68201

For me that's 2nd prize sorted though - assuming you rode up all those hairpins?
by rdleaper
28 Aug 2013 22:49
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: mid week rides
Replies: 231
Views: 466955

Pedlo Mudguardo wrote:If there's ice around it's pipe and slippers.
A strange set of attire for the turbo?
by rdleaper
26 Aug 2013 19:49
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: La Vuelta (spoilers)
Replies: 13
Views: 7310

La Vuelta (spoilers)

So "hot favourite" Nibali has been quiet despite getting the Maillot Rojo (yes I had to look that up) yesterday - probably glad to lose it today. Saving his legs for tougher stages I guess. So who do we think will be the other main contenders? Uran? Rodriguez? Valverde? Possibly Majka? Mollema and T...
by rdleaper
21 Aug 2013 07:45
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: Velogames Fantasy Vuelta
Replies: 5
Views: 3655

Velogames Fantasy Vuelta

It's back: www.velogames.com

I've set up a league too:

League Name: Beacon RCC
League Code: 21075043

Feel free to join :)

Usual procedure - pick 9 riders (total 'cost' 100) who collect points in one of the more complicated fantasy game scoring systems I've seen!
by rdleaper
20 Aug 2013 23:02
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: Clee & KK, VIDEO! Pictures, Review & Results 2013
Replies: 19
Views: 11658

The more I see of that climb, the more evil it looks - which only makes me want to do it more (once I'm fit again)!
by rdleaper
07 Aug 2013 14:25
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Beacon Stourport circuit races Tuesday 6 August
Replies: 5
Views: 3808

Re: Beacon Stourport circuit races Tuesday 6 August

Sadly Andrew Clayton, who had a lucky escape with his collarbone on the club run on Sunday, came down on the final lap of the 3/4 race and had to go to hospital for the second time in three days. It looks like he's broken it this time. Best wishes for a speedy recovery, Andrew. Ouch! The man is det...
by rdleaper
28 Jul 2013 22:17
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: RESULT: Droitwich Triathlon 28th July 2013
Replies: 6
Views: 3428

Well done all, especially Anne!
by rdleaper
23 Jul 2013 07:39
Forum: Cafe Stop
Topic: 10 mins slower on Alpe D'Huez?
Replies: 24
Views: 13754

Pedlo Mudguardo wrote:Blimey Paul, 10 minutes !!


Really glad you're still in one piece. :D
And that the bike is too, of course :lol:
by rdleaper
22 Jul 2013 13:18
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: TDF 2013 (spoiler)
Replies: 20
Views: 8652

Contador and Valverde have murky pasts and one might argue that neither should still be racing. However, I have the impression that both are reformed characters. And you can't fault either of them for their approach to racing. Without them the Tour would have been a lot less of a spectacle. True. A...
by rdleaper
22 Jul 2013 13:09
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: Velogames Fantasy TDF
Replies: 18
Views: 8873

A good come back for Richard, however I myself have not enough consistent riders, that leaves me to slump down the table :( only if van den Broeck didn't crash out! Yeah not too bad in the end though I haven't checked the final scores. Quintana and Rui Costa have helped; shame I picked the wrong Ar...
by rdleaper
19 Jul 2013 22:55
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: TDF 2013 (spoiler)
Replies: 20
Views: 8652

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQojh-wqL04 or http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWyfb3H7LEg 2 great moments, which I can barely remember - right at the start of my (then passing) interest in Le Tour. It's sad that when I look back over the last 20 years or so, I can't help thinking that most of the me...
by rdleaper
13 Jul 2013 00:31
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: TDF 2013 (spoiler)
Replies: 20
Views: 8652

Certainly will! Be interesting to see if Mollema and Ten Dam have anything to offer when they need to attack too. Saxo looked strong but so did Sky last Saturday...
by rdleaper
07 Jul 2013 11:46
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: TDF 2013 (spoiler)
Replies: 20
Views: 8652

rdleaper wrote:My money's on a cagier stage today, especially as there's 20-30k of downhill/flat at the end.
OK maybe not!! Looking like Sky pushed too hard yesterday :(
by rdleaper
07 Jul 2013 11:25
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: TDF 2013 (spoiler)
Replies: 20
Views: 8652

Be interested to see what happened to everyone else, dropping all the main contenders like that was remarkable. Relentless pace from Kennaugh and Porte on lower slopes of Ax-3-Domaines just blew apart the field; I think only Mollema, Ten Dam and Valverde were there when Froome attacked (Quintana wa...
by rdleaper
07 Jul 2013 00:16
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: TDF 2013 (spoiler)
Replies: 20
Views: 8652

Well Froome (with no little help from his team-mates) was a little bit awesome earlier!
by rdleaper
04 Jul 2013 21:56
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: Velogames Fantasy TDF
Replies: 18
Views: 8873

rdleaper wrote:A pretty shocking start from me; good job there are 19 stages for that to improve!
Or get far worse :oops: Good job I have some decent climbers in my team so let's see...
by rdleaper
30 Jun 2013 23:03
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: Velogames Fantasy TDF
Replies: 18
Views: 8873

A pretty shocking start from me; good job there are 19 stages for that to improve!
by rdleaper
30 Jun 2013 23:02
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: TDF 2013 (spoiler)
Replies: 20
Views: 8652

Yep just a little reminder from the cycling gods as to just how unpredictable Grand Tours can be.
by rdleaper
29 Jun 2013 17:02
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: TDF 2013 (spoiler)
Replies: 20
Views: 8652

TDF 2013 (spoiler)

Well that didn't exactly go to plan... :shock: Can't say I've seen this before at the finish: http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1011891_351903621603784_1930577046_n.jpg Moved in the nick of time - but not before everyone thought the finish was at 3k to go (on a bend!), and a massive cras...
by rdleaper
28 Jun 2013 23:31
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: Velogames Fantasy TDF
Replies: 18
Views: 8873

I like the sound of this.... How does this gig work then, being a hater of all things football i can't compare to fantasy football. Well scoring's a bit complicated (as you'll see from the site) but basically pick a range of cyclists (GC, sprinters, climbers) and hope they all rack up barrel loads ...
by rdleaper
27 Jun 2013 22:40
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: 2013 TDF
Replies: 12
Views: 5757

July 18th http://www.cyclingnews.com/tour-de-france/stage-18 Possible Cav and a few others could finish out of the time limit if it really kicks off on the first ascent? Well, it'll definitely be a toughie but that's possibly why there won't be any big attacks from GC contenders on the first ascent...
by rdleaper
25 Jun 2013 23:31
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: Velogames Fantasy TDF
Replies: 18
Views: 8873

Done :)
by rdleaper
23 Jun 2013 20:43
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Handicap 20 TT Wed 26 June 1900
Replies: 10
Views: 5173

Re: Handicap times

Simon Dighton wrote: Richard Leaper 54.13 7.13
Well if I had managed that time last year I'd have been very proud of it :shock: :wink:
by rdleaper
20 Jun 2013 13:19
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: TDF Crashes
Replies: 3
Views: 3549

Re: TDF Crashes

I reckon due to there not being many favourites in the tour, alberto and froome may easily crash out due to the rarity of favourites, this could then lead to some surprise win of the tour, just a theory but possible! Rodriguez maybe? If that happened Movistar would be a serious force with Valverde ...
by rdleaper
17 Jun 2013 00:57
Forum: Technical Talk
Topic: Water Proof Jacket Advice Required
Replies: 16
Views: 8809

Would like to help but mine's not really breathable.
by rdleaper
15 Jun 2013 13:08
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: LEJOG 2013
Replies: 57
Views: 50387

Good stuff Chas & Dave - keep it up!
by rdleaper
10 Jun 2013 12:44
Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
Topic: Tommy Godwin Sportive.
Replies: 2
Views: 2887

Here's a link:

http://www.redkitecycles.co.uk/2013/04/ ... -sportive/

It appears to be on Sunday 4th August so no work days off required (unless you need one to recover!).
by rdleaper
08 Jun 2013 22:33
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Century ride Sat 8th 9:30am?
Replies: 14
Views: 7351

Alistair Hey wrote:If it helps I am PROMISING good weather.

terms and conditions apply
...and you kept your promise! Might not have enjoyed the wind on the way back though - how did it go?
by rdleaper
05 Jun 2013 23:08
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: RESULT: Concorde RR
Replies: 18
Views: 7919

Well done Lee!

Glad you enjoyed it Tim - whereabouts did you finish?
by rdleaper
05 Jun 2013 23:06
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: Club time trial Wed 5th June. 9 miles k36/4.5C x2 (results)
Replies: 28
Views: 10601

Well done all, especially Martin - he'll be winning some of these soon! Maybe one of the hilly ones in August?
by rdleaper
05 Jun 2013 23:03
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: Dauphine (Spoilers)
Replies: 2
Views: 2087

Re: Dauphine (Spoilers)

After today it looks like Alberts local Beefeater has shut and will anyone beat Froome come July? I'll wait a few days before writing Contador off for the TdF. His Dauphine hopes are (almost certainly) over but could be a one-off bad day, or illness we don't yet know about. I thought Wiggo would be...
by rdleaper
30 May 2013 13:14
Forum: Other Rides & Touring
Topic: Thursday Night Rides
Replies: 23
Views: 13559

I'll see you at 7 Pat :wink: I know most of the roads but have never been up or down weather oak hill ( to my knowledge) looking forward to it, if nothing else it will get me away from the dreadful "Dead Enders" Looks a good route - I think it just misses Weatheroak Hill as you'll turn left right a...
by rdleaper
24 May 2013 22:46
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: 2013 Giro (spoiler)
Replies: 21
Views: 8898

At first I thought it was quite flat - then I reloaded the page and saw the end! A day for the bus for Cav. Stage 21 will suit him better! A shame we couldn't see some properly tough stages today/tomorrow, just for the spectacle if not to decide the GC. At least if we're keeping the uphill finish to...
by rdleaper
24 May 2013 13:01
Forum: Pro Racing
Topic: 2013 Giro (spoiler)
Replies: 21
Views: 8898

Anyone else thinking some of the Movistar team are on more than just 'pan y agua'? I don't know, but it sounds like Danilo Di Luca has been using more than what it says on his jersey - Acqua e Sapone. Apparently he told the press on Wednesday that "Doping is a weakness, period. But it's disappeared...
by rdleaper
12 May 2013 22:42
Forum: Time Trials
Topic: RESULT: Shrewsbury Crits
Replies: 6
Views: 3404

Well done Andrew.