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jdtate101

It's gravel all the way to CdBarnes. Although it does get a little muddy and sketchy at points. I'd recommend sticking to back roads, as it does go through some quite unsavoury areas.

jdtate101

I promise to be nice..I'll be on my winter bike.

jdtate101

I'll take the B run to Coffee #1 in Pershore.

This route
https://www.strava.com/routes/3507579

jdtate101

Can't see any of the suggestions being objectionable. A Lantern Rouge is probably better off on a C or intro ride, I've not seen a need for it on an A or B run, although it can be a problem sometimes when people drop off the back without letting the group know to ease up. I can only think of a few o...

jdtate101

15th Nov, put me down for leading the B run to Leamington Spa.

Also

6th Dec, B run to Worcester Country Park.

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Interested.

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Today's A run was very sparse... James Tate (L) Matt Clegg ...and that was it, just the two of us. It ended up being a full 100 miles with 2500m of climbing, so not an overly easy day and poor Matt was feeling it towards t he end. I think the LEJOG was finally catching up with him, but we made it ho...

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It's likely to be around an 18mph avg as the vast majority of the route is flatish once we get past halfpenny green area. I won't be spanking it as I'm still recovering from a race on Thursday night....

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Yes was planning on it, but with an 8.15 start we should be there early to avoid lunchtime.

jdtate101

Route for the A run....

https://www.strava.com/routes/2577001

jdtate101

Not sure why Les has the impression that the sport is dead in the UK. My own observation is quite the opposite in fact. Every race series, one off race , CX series and TT I've entered has been fully subscribed with often a long list of reserves. Far from being in decline the sport is the strongest i...

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Thanks all. As I said earlier, I didn't want this to sound like sour grapes and definitely did not want to offer anything other than congratulations to Simon and Martin for those excellent times. And add appreciation to Patch et al for their efforts over the season. But last night, after a long day...

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Yes..probably best if we do.

jdtate101

I'll take the A run on the 2nd Aug for a 100 miler to Cannock Chase Forestry Centre.

Out via Kinver - Halfpenny Green - Penkridge and back via a similar track. Roughly 1800m of ascent but no big hills.

jdtate101

Oh jesus Phil...better get your tin hat on before Craddock see's your post!!

jdtate101

Today's B run, small...compact and thankfully uneventful (troublewise). Riders were:

James Tate (L)
Claire Fudge
John Soady
Robert Wade

We only got a little bit wet despite riding under heavy, black clouds all day.

jdtate101

I'll take the B to Worcester Country Park if no-one else is around...

https://connect.garmin.com/course/9744242

jdtate101

A Run to RAF Cosford, pretty uneventful apart from the utter soaking on the way out. We managed to avoid any repeat precipitation all the way home. Slight grumbles about the lack of hot food at the RAF cafe, didn't have food on until 12, but they did have a doorstop like lump of greasy sausage roll ...

jdtate101

Not convinced that is fair TBH, as I've not ridden this course before. For example Martin has a PB of 22:31 and rode 23:40 I have a PB of 23:12 and rode a 23:57 Therefore Martin came further outside his PB than I did, but he's ridden this course before and I've not....however I've received more of a...

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Put me down provisionally too (subject to work of course).

jdtate101

I'll take the A run this weekend (24th May)...to RAF Cosford

https://connect.garmin.com/course/9656880

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Good thing I'm not interested in the trophy then..I bust my balls and come last..hardly seems worth it!!

jdtate101

Wow, that expensive...

jdtate101

It was a good day, not exactly fun especially with that headwind uphill on the return leg...I could definitely have done without that. Well done everyone and thanks to everyone who organised and raced. Need some time off now to find my legs again....

jdtate101

I would help..but I'm racing it

jdtate101

I wouldn't have thought so, most wheels are easy to service. If you don't fancy doing them yourself, take them down to Ben at Venture Bikes and he'll sort 'em out.

jdtate101

It could be either, but if you buy new pedals, then cleats usually get included in the package, so that would be my choice...buy new pedals.

jdtate101

Bacon riders?...I love a good buttie me, especially with brown sauce!!!

jdtate101

It is possible on a roadie with skinny tyres, but not easy by any means. If it's wet and greasy/muddy it will be next to impossible. The more traction the better really.

jdtate101

Rob, I've got a current set of Ksyrium SLR's which are excellent and very smooth. I've also used the last generation of C24 (10s only) which were also amazing. If weight reduction is your thing then the kysriums are very good for the cost. Pretty bomb proof as far as I can see, and lots of people sw...

jdtate101

I'd be interested if it wasn't so damn expensive...and mid week.

jdtate101

Strange...my track pump worked fine (cheapy bontranger model)

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I'm in....

jdtate101

Yep 60mm conti tubes are fine. The valve hole can be fairly large and the valve stem rattle a bit, so I always used the threaded 'nut' that comes on most tubes to clamp it down a touch, just to stop the noise.

jdtate101

I'm out in June/July, so definitely cannot escape again twice in the same yr...I think my wife would kill me....

jdtate101

I could possibly attend as well (work permitting).

jdtate101

Not sure if this applies to our club, but I received this email today: Powered by British Cycling The following message has been sent to you by the club SSSCCRRL ROAD RACE LEAGUE Dear Riders The SSSCC Road Race league is currently at risk for the 2015 season. At the AGM, clubs committed to attend an...

jdtate101

I can't ride the LMTT this yr, but hopefully will be in attendance with the camera to capture those faces of pain on the Ankerdine. i will, however, be riding the Memorial 10.

jdtate101

I won't be racing, but I might pop down with the camera to capture the faces of pain going up the Ankerdine....

jdtate101

Great series lads & lasses. Glad everyone got away without serious injuries, as over the 4 weeks there was a lot of crashes. Certainly going to sign up for this again in 2016.

jdtate101

Me three.

jdtate101

Anyone else going......or just me?

jdtate101

That was good fun! The old one two with James Tate my personal highlight Well done everyone Yeah shame we couldn't make it stick!! You went for an attack, then I though what the hell and came over the top, but my legs were fooked after 1/2 lap. More training needed, but still for Jan it's good enou...

jdtate101

I'm in.... x 2 packs

jdtate101

You can always setup another "bike" on the garmin specifically for the turbo if needed. Ie Auto for turbo but manual for road, that's what i do. all my garmin 'bikes' have manual wheel entries as the roadbike is very different to the cx and I've found the auto to be a little off. It only matters if ...

jdtate101

Also look at Racedots. I got some by crowdfunding them when they started up, and have ued them on some TT's . They seem like a good option and are nice and strong too.

jdtate101

.......and after saying I wasn't going to do it again, I'm going again in 2015!!

Doing a 10day trip taking in Ventoux at the same time, and finishing with the Marmotte.

I must be mad....

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Yeah, my old and most worn are turbo/rollers clothing....

jdtate101

Yes. There's nothing to stop you using the 11-speed cranks, but you will need to continue to use the 10-speed mechs and shifters.

jdtate101

Ben at Venture bikes is a good bloke:

http://venturebikes.com/

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