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AlanW

Thanks, is there a limit to the number of points that you can add?

AlanW

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/armstrong-reportedly-made-dollar-465000-payment-to-ferrari-in-2006?ns_campaign=news&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=cyclingnews&ns_linkname=0&ns_fee=0 The case continues to develop... More fuel to the ever increasing fire then. Still.....looking on the bright side, one goo...

AlanW

I have never used these before but have been messing about adding them to some old courses/routes so that I can load them onto my Edge 500. I was using bikehike and all was going well until I tried to load it to the GPS, and for what ever I couldn't get it to send? To be fair i wasnt getting any err...

AlanW

Ed Moss wrote:Wonder if this time, the charges will stick?

Yes indeed, and if he is it will be a bitter blow to the sport.

AlanW

Saddles are much a personal thing and what may be good for some will be terrible for others. Plus our shape must change over the years as I used to ride the Rolls saddles and thought it was really comfy. However, when I built up my Audax bike and put a Rolls saddle on it, it was awful and didn't eve...

AlanW

PatBoySlim wrote:
AlanW wrote:
I bought the Edge 500 yesterday for £140 and free post.

Thats a good price Alan, where was that from ?

One of the large internet GPS shops was having a promo last week, I think that it was Pentagon GPS?

AlanW

Anyone else had problems downloading the Garmin communicator plug in? For some reason I've not been able to successfully download the plug in and hence the lap top can't communicate with the gps unit... Ian, No problems here. But just a thought go to the Garmin website and see if there are any upda...

AlanW

Hi Alan, The Edge 500 is available in various bundles and without the HR and Cadence sensors for around about £150 http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.php/5900/garmin-edge-500-neutral--white-black- You can also then add the HR or Cadence sensors if you require in the future. I looked at the 200 for my...

AlanW

Q: Can you view the time when you are moving? I have read somewhere that you can only view the time when you are stationary, but not once you start moving, that's never correct is it? I quite fancy one of these little gadgets to save me lumping the Oregon 450 about every where. The Edge 500 has a bi...

AlanW

But the way forward is going tubeless though, so ditch the tubes and shove some Stans No Tubes, in there. <@> What rims/tyres do you use, Alan? I think I'll need to change wheels soon and was thinking about tubeless for my road bike. I haven't yet ventured into going tubeless for my road bikes, onl...

AlanW

MTB I have to admit that before I went tubeless, I used the standard Slime tubes and also the Slime "Light" tubes and I thought that they were superb. I have used them for years and not had any issues. But and at the risk of telling you something that you already know, but just because the tyre has...

AlanW

I assume that you are referring to the road version?

AlanW

Here is the actual route if anyone would like to retrace it at some point - HERE

AlanW

Well it was raining when I left home to drive the start at Tewkesbury first thing this morning, and it got considerably worse as I passed Droitwich on the M5 to the point that I nearly turned around and returned home. However, I decided to at least drive to the start and see if the weather would imp...

AlanW

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. Looks like I was. :x However, I have just looked and it was actually £449, not £499. I wonder if its to late to ask for a price...

AlanW

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. Yes indeed, and my Holdsworth Professional is hanging up in my loft, its worth bugger all but I just cannot bear to chuck it out. :cry: I...

AlanW

This is very heavy reading, or you could just skip to the Conclusion - HERE

AlanW

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

Okay the Bio Pace were not adjustable, but in principle I think that they are same?

I also seem to recall that if your rode with a high cadence, then there wasn't much advantage, more info HERE

AlanW

IanT wrote:It was an 8.30am departure from Belbroughton and a 10.45pm arrival back.

AlanW

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

I've just put it in my bag so that I don't forget it......

AlanW

Yep I have one that you can borrow Andy, when do you want it? If it helps I am at our Severn Trent Water Sugarbrook depot from about 09:30 onwards (just before the Queens Head pub at Stoke Pound) tomorrow if you wanted to collect it? I could meet you outside if you wanted, drop me a text or give me ...

AlanW

Philip Whiteman wrote:Saying that, not even in my wildest moment has the RAAM ever been or ever will be a serious consideration. Cycling non-stop at an average 18mph for 7 days is not my idea of enjoyable cycling.

Lightweight............

AlanW

Phil

You are indeed in a league of your own...........

AlanW

It was pretty grim this morning and the cold easterly mixed with light rain was far from pleasant. So you would not have missed anything. I must admit I went out on the Saturday training ride as per usual and with the drizzle and my sore throat, I wasn't sorry. To be honest, I wished now that I had...

AlanW

Well a combination of a late night, a sore throat when I woke up and the fact that it was raining first thing meant a no show for me today.

AlanW

Philip Whiteman wrote:....by my advanced bike handling skills,

Philip Whiteman wrote:...body odour and clear appearance of someone who possesses a few social problems.

Oh thats right I remember, your a doctor......

AlanW

Philip Whiteman wrote:..plus there are not urine sodden bus shelters for shelter.

Thats the trouble with having this sort of creature comfort in close proximity to where you live, it somewhat restricts one from venturing out to see the real world.

AlanW

AlanW

Ed Moss wrote:Thanks guys, bought the unit and I'll see how I get on

Let the fun begin................

AlanW

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. If you are totally 100% lost on your bike, then its sort of useful to have as a back up plan just to get you back to a place that you know. But use it with ...

AlanW

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 ...

AlanW

Dave Cox wrote:Ed these are superb....

They most certainly are, top job.

AlanW

Thanks Alan, So one of these http://www.wiggle.co.uk/garmin-edge-800-gps-cycle-computer/ And http://www.wiggle.co.uk/garmin-mapsource-city-navigator-nt-full-europe-dvd/ Job done?! (After I've shopped around) Yep, that would be my choice. But download the free Open Street Mapping as well and load th...

AlanW

Philip Whiteman wrote:Alan, you have complained that the long sleeve jersey arms are too long.

To be fair, it wasn't really a complaint, more of a question and it was only the winter top that I questioned. And I think that it is down to the stretchy nature of the material that made it appear worse then it was.

AlanW

I've also been thinking about getting a Garmin after getting frustrated by using phone apps that frequently seem to crash. Garmin don't seem to make it that easy to understand the different options, but these are the bundle names in case you haven't spent as much time as me trying to work them out!...

AlanW

Ed Moss wrote:Where do I get the DVD maps?

Am I right, A basic Garmin 800 with bike mount and DVD map? That means I can download mtb/road rides and follow them, or map my own?

Yes, that is the option I would personally go for. As for the DVD, HERE for example.

AlanW

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=55545 Is it this one I need, with the preloaded EU maps, or can I just buy the unit and maps later? Ed, All I would say is that you are much better to have the mapping on DVD instead of on a pre loaded SD card. Having it on DVD means that you c...

AlanW

Its a mine field to be honest and its very much a very personal choice as every one wants one to do something a bit different. For example, I have the Oregon 450 and I love it 100%, I use it for walking, cycling, (road and MTB) Geocaching and in the car when used in conjunction with City Navigator. ...

AlanW

I have received a couple on enquiries. Here are the details: 13.13 train to Plymouth on 3/6/12 at £40 single. (plenty of tickets available as of today). Evening meal in hotel or nearby Millstones Hotel at £58ppn Route on Jubilee Bank Holiday: PLYMOUTH (NORTH). leave at 9am Dartmoor EXETER CHEDDAR M...

AlanW

I have just bought a pair of the Pro 4 Endurance tyres from Ribble at £25.40 each - Link

As I understand it, these are the replacements for the Kryllion version, but better?

AlanW

Pedlo Mudguardo wrote:Fingers crossed for a swift return to last week's balmy sunshine.

Tell me about it, I rode to Edgbaston from Redditch along the tow path in nothing short of a blizzard this morning!

The wide open canal section past Bittel reservoir was horrendous.

AlanW

Brilliant result all things considered Gary

AlanW

George wrote:Well, assuming you can sit on a saddle without undue discomfort..........

AlanW

I think I've already got the Journey GPX somewhere with turn by turn instructions from a couple of years ago. Just need to check there have been no changes. You'd be welcome to it if you want. My preferred method is to join the coursepoints to make a route in Mapsource (software supplied with the G...

AlanW

I must admit to always taking the easy option and saving GPS files as .gpx tracks and then simply following a coloured line on the GPS. But I guess that I really need to move on and do it properly and save as a route and have route turn by turn guidance. So using the forthcoming Beacon Audax which i...

AlanW

I'm also in for the 160km, but I really wished that I would have checked my diary first as I have just noticed that I have also entered the 200 km Mr Pickwicks High Summer Meander which is on the day before.....doh!!!

AlanW

I blame a lack of periodic routine maintenance........ :roll: But joking aside, look at the faults and break it down from there. Lets be honest, there are not that many components that can give you grief and once they are replaced should last for years, bottom bracket and the front and rear mechs fo...

AlanW

Great event this, starting in Tewkesbury and up Stanway then drop down Fish hill and loop back round again, via the outskirts of Worcester.

AlanW

Dave Cox wrote:.....how to get round it??

Follow everyone else.

AlanW

Try a pair of Vittoria Open CG-The best winter tyres you will ever own, made for Paris Roubaix, 24mm :D Really comfy, loads of grip and LOTS of **flat** protection. I think that I should add a quick update since using these since January on my ride to work bike. These are indeed a great tyre and lo...

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