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- 11 Oct 2016 07:43
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Wheel speed shimmy advice
- Replies: 6
- Views: 9599
The usual reason for shimmy on a decent frame is the bars being set to high, particularly using a lot of spacers between headset and stem. If you have more than 15mm ( three standard spacers) this may be the cause. After that, shimmy may be caused by using a fork with two much or two little rake or ...
- 08 Oct 2016 15:41
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 9th October
- Replies: 15
- Views: 9883
- 30 Sep 2016 12:28
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Velo Birmingham Closed Road Sportive
- Replies: 52
- Views: 143496
Got to admit that when a company can't be bothered to stress test a website before going live it makes me concerned about how well they can handle stuff in the real world. BCC has a very very poor record in regards to commissioning IT, a point made several times in the recent government reports on B...
- 29 Sep 2016 07:54
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Velo Birmingham Closed Road Sportive
- Replies: 52
- Views: 143496
Moaning about the costs is rather missing the point. Even at £75 a head an event like this will struggle to meet the costs of closing roads and providing adequate marshalling for 15000 riders, a good percentage of them playing at racing with little idea about how to do it. Unlike real racing or even...
- 16 Sep 2016 16:49
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Strava Police
- Replies: 11
- Views: 8258
- 05 Sep 2016 19:51
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Closed Rd Sportive in Birmingham
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4273
- 02 Sep 2016 22:02
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 4th September
- Replies: 14
- Views: 10454
- 01 Sep 2016 17:59
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: 20isplenty?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3165
We have had a 20 limit on the road near us for a couple of years now. It has reduced speeds between the speed bumps to 30 and slower over the actual bumps. Before the limits many managed 40 before hitting the speed bumps. I can cycle along here at just over 20 mph, but still get over taken then slow...
- 22 Aug 2016 14:59
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: Simon and others results
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8564
Hub Ub is automatically linked to Twitter and Facebook and when Laurence does a report on hub Ub it updates the Facebook page and the twitter feed I created for Hub Ub. I usually try and also update the main Facebook group with race reports from hub Ub but can't update the latest Facebook page. As I...
- 08 Aug 2016 21:09
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 14th August
- Replies: 22
- Views: 13529
- 07 Aug 2016 13:23
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 7th August
- Replies: 16
- Views: 10173
Intro Ride 7 Aug
Hopefully a ride enjoyed by all.
Lead by myself with my glamorous assistant Colin Hall
Victims as follows
Lead by myself with my glamorous assistant Colin Hall
Victims as follows
- Sahra Derkits
Alina Krutikovaitė
James Saunderson
Andrew Colson
Lee Saunderson
Aibhenn Collins
- 03 Aug 2016 23:33
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: 2016 Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100
- Replies: 29
- Views: 26818
I'd be interested to know what the organisation was like. After watching the events on the tele I have the distinct impression that the whole thing was the biggest shambles since Lord Cardigan said "follow me chaps, we'll be alright" I think you may find that the BBC reporting was the shambolic thi...
- 03 Aug 2016 18:20
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: Simon and others results
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8564
If anyone is entering a race letting the Tudor Grange coaching group on Facebook would be a good start both to encourage other riders and to share resources. I try and inform those who come to session of forthcoming races and encourage entrants, if we knew in advance of who intended riding it may en...
- 02 Aug 2016 18:13
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: Simon and others results
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8564
For BC races all the results are on line. This page shows Beacon results for 2016
https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/clubp ... perpage=20
https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/clubp ... perpage=20
- 02 Aug 2016 15:36
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: Simon and others results
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8564
- 02 Aug 2016 12:44
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 7th August
- Replies: 16
- Views: 10173
Re: A Ride to Toddington 08:15 (130k ~1100m climbing)
Following a Garmin through Redditch, best of luck with thatAndy Terry wrote:Just keep a close eye on the Garmin navigating through Redditchcaashford wrote: I haven't ridden this route before but hopefully it should be ok if used previously.
- 02 Aug 2016 10:14
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Help please on GPX and Garmin
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7583
To put a gpx file and create a route (or course as Garmin call them ) on a Garmin Edge unit place the gpx file in the New Files folder on the Garmin. When you restart the unit a course will be created. To view a gpx file on you computer you would need mapping software and a map. Garmins Basecamp is ...
- 01 Aug 2016 23:30
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: 2016 Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100
- Replies: 29
- Views: 26818
Not reflected in ranking based on actual racing though
https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/ranki ... perpage=40
Beacon presently 22nd in West Midlands.
https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/ranki ... perpage=40
Beacon presently 22nd in West Midlands.
- 01 Aug 2016 22:24
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 7th August
- Replies: 16
- Views: 10173
- 01 Aug 2016 09:45
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Introductory Rides 2016
- Replies: 21
- Views: 13862
Happy to do this coming Sundays intro ride, assisted by Colin Hall
The Stables at Earlswood.
http://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=wvexgtubpypgzfcs
The Stables at Earlswood.
http://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=wvexgtubpypgzfcs
- 01 Aug 2016 07:06
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: 2016 Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100
- Replies: 29
- Views: 26818
- 31 Jul 2016 18:46
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 31st July
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7180
- 31 Jul 2016 17:52
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 31st July
- Replies: 9
- Views: 7180
Check Strava status here
http://status.strava.com/
It's up as far as I know and I can't see how the age of the computer would affect it
http://status.strava.com/
It's up as far as I know and I can't see how the age of the computer would affect it
- 11 Jun 2016 08:13
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 12th June
- Replies: 21
- Views: 12412
If there is any body left who is not in Tewkesbury, away in Snowdonia or following Pete up the Waltonberg I'll be taking a B run to the Wyre Forest Cafe. Pace will be 15.5 or so. Lumpy on the way out via kinver & Arely Return via Heightington and Chaddesley. 56 miles BH to BH depart at 09.15 . I'll...
- 08 Jun 2016 08:10
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 12th June
- Replies: 21
- Views: 12412
Anyone fancy a ride out starting at 9:15 then I shall pop over the BH before heading Clent way for a few hills and interesting roads. Back to BH by 13:30 or earlier. Not a C or B ride, taking hills at whatever pace you fancy but coming together at an agreed café. Beacon Hill, Winwood Heath Road and ...
- 07 Jun 2016 15:16
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: Rough Diamond 300kms audax
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6393
- 06 Jun 2016 23:21
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: A, B and C club runs July, August and September 2016
- Replies: 35
- Views: 23238
Re: Leading a Ride
2) notify the chosen cafe a few days before the ride that a group will be arriving and tell them the approx number of rider (guess) and estimated time of arrival. There is a list of cafes on the resources page). Thanks. Just to add that it isn't always necessary or even possible to book cafes in ad...
- 06 Jun 2016 20:40
- Forum: Time Trials
- Topic: Club 50 Championships
- Replies: 11
- Views: 7485
I have been using the 40 kmh for one hour as a standard bench mark for the youngsters wanting to ride Crits, hiding in the bunch. Pretty sure that Dave just did that, in the wind for two hours!!!! 8) I think it's time Dave and Anne came down to one of the Tudor Grange sessions and showed all the you...
- 05 Jun 2016 21:39
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 5th June (plus Intro ride)
- Replies: 21
- Views: 14560
Re: Club run
. On the way home I was thinking about the number of riders, I would guess about 75% that totally ignored me even though I always wave or speak. Then a few miles from Tardebigge Ruth Eyles caught me and it was nice to have a little chat before going our separate ways. A proper club cyclist. Being a...
- 05 Jun 2016 15:18
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 5th June (plus Intro ride)
- Replies: 21
- Views: 14560
- 31 May 2016 14:32
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 5th June (plus Intro ride)
- Replies: 21
- Views: 14560
I will do the C ride.
SVR cafe in Bewdley. Lumpy.
http://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=wpppplqnmaddyduz
It will be at the lowest end of the pace, if not slower as it is reasonably lumpy.
Shortened if poor weather.
And if you download and use the gps file, remember I often change on a whim
SVR cafe in Bewdley. Lumpy.
http://www.gpsies.com/map.do?fileId=wpppplqnmaddyduz
It will be at the lowest end of the pace, if not slower as it is reasonably lumpy.
Shortened if poor weather.
And if you download and use the gps file, remember I often change on a whim
- 28 May 2016 18:22
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 29th May
- Replies: 20
- Views: 13175
Weather forecast looks good and this week's C run will be a nice steady Bank Holiday weekend style 75km to Arley Arboretum. Quite hilly though - going out via Romsley, Clent, Kinver, and the other Romsley, returning through Shatterford and Wolverley. You don't really expect me to look back a whole ...
- 28 May 2016 18:10
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 29th May
- Replies: 20
- Views: 13175
- 18 May 2016 12:31
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: the 'water in the hole' problem
- Replies: 11
- Views: 12053
Silicone covers can also interfere with attaching the unit to some types of mount. I'm slightly surprised to read the above, because I've now been using a Garmin in all weathers for some years and I've never experienced a problem. Am I simply very lucky? Does everyone who has experienced a problem ...
- 16 May 2016 19:03
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: the 'water in the hole' problem
- Replies: 11
- Views: 12053
The cases don't work. It usually only gets blocked in a real downpour not "normal " rain. As far as Strava goes it uses the data uploaded to it this includes how it was recorded as all this is contained in the file, makes no difference if it's a fit or gpx format or how it's uploaded. Strava will ov...
- 16 May 2016 16:37
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 15th May
- Replies: 65
- Views: 72425
I agree with that, John, but some of the complaints received have been that slower riders have been dropped on some club runs (I think I recall that last year, there was even one where the leader was dropped due to other riders pushing the pace). There is also a bit of a risk of self-selection, in ...
- 15 May 2016 13:20
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 15th May
- Replies: 65
- Views: 72425
I have remarked on this before, but the idea of "stepping up " to faster longer club rides seems entirely wrong to me. Club rides are social events and people should go on rides they feel well within their capacity to enjoy as a social event not feel that the C ride is somehow a training event for t...
- 15 May 2016 07:06
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Minimum passing distance law petition
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4342
- 14 May 2016 18:38
- Forum: Cafe Stop
- Topic: Minimum passing distance law petition
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4342
Presently the Highway Code is clear that you give the same space to cyclists as any other vehicle and you pass at a safe distance, that some fail to do this isn't going to change because a specific distance is enshrined in law and as Steve points out, may have the opposited effect on fast roads. I s...
- 27 Apr 2016 20:48
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Rear Derailleur advice
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6274
Never ever use a worn chain on a new cassette. If you look after the chain a cassette will see you through two chains. If you put an old chain on a new cassette it won't see you through one chain. Chains usually come in standard sizes which are big enough to fit a 53 x 27 so big enough for anything ...
- 27 Apr 2016 17:56
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Rear Derailleur advice
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6274
Chain length should be set at big ring to big ring plus a link, without going through the derailleur. Any change in the sizes of rings will require you to change chain length. To short and it won't shift smoothly to long and you will drop the chain when changing down at the front. If your cadence ev...
- 27 Apr 2016 15:37
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: Rear Derailleur advice
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6274
The crucial thing is to ensure that the top jockey wheel doesn't end up so close to the largest cog that it is trapping the chain. The b screw on Shimano derailleurs can only be screwed in enough to usually avoid the largest cog they guarantee. On road derailleurs this was 27 on 9 speeds, 28 on 10 a...
- 22 Apr 2016 10:33
- Forum: Audaxes & Cyclosportives
- Topic: C ride Tour of the Black Country
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2321
C ride Tour of the Black Country
Any C regulars fancy the Tour of the Black Country ? https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/events/details/138761/The-Lapierre-Tour-of-the-Black-Country-2016 Myself and Simon Turner are signed up. I find most sportives are on boring roads ,not this one. Sharing the wind on the tarmaced bits and the **fla...
- 10 Apr 2016 20:48
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 10th April
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4994
- 07 Apr 2016 07:26
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Club runs - 10th April
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4994
- 04 Apr 2016 00:04
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: New tyres
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5395
Vittoria Open Pave tyres, my number one tyre of choice for the winter months, great hard wearing tyre that offers a huge amount of grip. Nothing wrong with using them all year round I guess, but why? . I would say the reason to use them all year round is that the sidewalls are seriously more resist...
- 03 Apr 2016 19:27
- Forum: Technical Talk
- Topic: New tyres
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5395
- 24 Mar 2016 15:53
- Forum: Club Runs
- Topic: Let's behave ourselves, eh?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7648