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By *orkDefender OP Man
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

It seems we got too big for our cleats again!!

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By *orkDefender OP Man
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

Was out yesterday, on my day-off

Quite blustery wind, that was a bit too omni-difectional, as l kept getting pushed into gutters, then swept out 5 foot or so

Managed a decent spin, up by Dacres Cross, at Towton

Ou via Castleford, Peckfield Bar, HookMoor, etc

Home via Sherburn

Filthy & wimdswept on arrival, looked like a Paris-Roubaix finisher!!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

one hell of a race ....i rode it twice

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By *ranfondoMan
over a year ago

Cambridgeshire

I'm out tomorrow over be Kenilworth... Got an early job, so getting some different roads in...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Is it just roadies on here, or are there mountain bikers too? (I ride both)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Is it just roadies on here, or are there mountain bikers too? (I ride both)"

As far as I know it's open to all cyclists

Speaking as a Triathlete and Time Trialist (average one at that) and I've been welcomed... lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Is it just roadies on here, or are there mountain bikers too? (I ride both)

As far as I know it's open to all cyclists

Speaking as a Triathlete and Time Trialist (average one at that) and I've been welcomed... lol"

I do like a time trial... new steed for 2018

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By *orny IrishMan
over a year ago

Rural Wiltshire

Was out yesterday and noticed my shorts pulling on my stubble down below. Has anyone else suffered from that with stubble down below?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Is it just roadies on here, or are there mountain bikers too? (I ride both)

As far as I know it's open to all cyclists

Speaking as a Triathlete and Time Trialist (average one at that) and I've been welcomed... lol

I do like a time trial... new steed for 2018

Ooooooo what will your new steed be?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Is it just roadies on here, or are there mountain bikers too? (I ride both)

As far as I know it's open to all cyclists

Speaking as a Triathlete and Time Trialist (average one at that) and I've been welcomed... lol

I do like a time trial... new steed for 2018

Ooooooo what will your new steed be?

Fuji D6

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By *ild_oatsMan
over a year ago

the land of saints & sinners

"Is it just roadies on here, or are there mountain bikers too? (I ride both)"

Mainly a roadie but ride MTB around the Forest on Autumn and winter evenings on a 29er so its using proper size wheels.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Is it just roadies on here, or are there mountain bikers too? (I ride both)

Mainly a roadie but ride MTB around the Forest on Autumn and winter evenings on a 29er so its using proper size wheels.

27.5" is the proper size for mtb wheels

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By *orny IrishMan
over a year ago

Rural Wiltshire

So how many of our female cyclist thought of photos in just a pair of bib shorts? I once watched a sexy cam with a lady on a turbo and that image was so hot. Let's see those lyrca clad ladies please.

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By *ild_oatsMan
over a year ago

the land of saints & sinners

27.5" is the proper size for mtb wheels

Obviously your bike is not that well endowed.....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

27.5" is the proper size for mtb wheels

Obviously your bike is not that well endowed.....

Yeah, only got 5"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I went and watched the National Trophy cyclo-x in Kent yesterday. Cross bikes have seriously moved on since I lat raced! Must admit I could be tempted to have a go again

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By *linyMan
over a year ago

Manchester/London

"Is it just roadies on here, or are there mountain bikers too? (I ride both)

Mainly a roadie but ride MTB around the Forest on Autumn and winter evenings on a 29er so its using proper size wheels.

27.5" is the proper size for mtb wheels

Ohhhhh you went early on the 29 bashing!! Ha ha I ride mtb only, 29er full suss as I’m 6’5”. 29” is the best option for me.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Is it just roadies on here, or are there mountain bikers too? (I ride both)

Mainly a roadie but ride MTB around the Forest on Autumn and winter evenings on a 29er so its using proper size wheels.

27.5" is the proper size for mtb wheels

Ohhhhh you went early on the 29 bashing!! Ha ha I ride mtb only, 29er full suss as I’m 6’5”. 29” is the best option for me."

Sorry, couldn't resist lol.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I went and watched the National Trophy cyclo-x in Kent yesterday. Cross bikes have seriously moved on since I lat raced! Must admit I could be tempted to have a go again"

I thought about going to cheer on the local hero!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I almost hit a cyclist on my way to work this morning. My fault totally, I should stop going through green lights and wear night vision goggles when driving.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I almost hit a cyclist on my way to work this morning. My fault totally, I should stop going through green lights and wear night vision goggles when driving."

And you felt the need to share that because?......

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I almost hit a cyclist on my way to work this morning. My fault totally, I should stop going through green lights and wear night vision goggles when driving.

And you felt the need to share that because?......"

Because I'm an utter cunt of course.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Is it just roadies on here, or are there mountain bikers too? (I ride both)

As far as I know it's open to all cyclists

Speaking as a Triathlete and Time Trialist (average one at that) and I've been welcomed... lol

I do like a time trial... new steed for 2018

Ooooooo what will your new steed be?

Fuji D6"

Very nice bike too, I looked at those along with a load of other bikes last winter when buying my TT bike, I whent for the Cervelo P3 as I've always wanted one

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By *heIcebreakersCouple
over a year ago

Cramlington

"Is it just roadies on here, or are there mountain bikers too? (I ride both)

As far as I know it's open to all cyclists

Speaking as a Triathlete and Time Trialist (average one at that) and I've been welcomed... lol

I do like a time trial... new steed for 2018

"
something sexy or end of season bargain?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Is it just roadies on here, or are there mountain bikers too? (I ride both)

As far as I know it's open to all cyclists

Speaking as a Triathlete and Time Trialist (average one at that) and I've been welcomed... lol

I do like a time trial... new steed for 2018

Ooooooo what will your new steed be?

Fuji D6

Very nice bike too, I looked at those along with a load of other bikes last winter when buying my TT bike, I whent for the Cervelo P3 as I've always wanted one

I’d have preferred the cervelo if the funds had been there. I’m sure the Fuji will be fine though.

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By *orkDefender OP Man
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

"Is it just roadies on here, or are there mountain bikers too? (I ride both)

Mainly a roadie but ride MTB around the Forest on Autumn and winter evenings on a 29er so its using proper size wheels.

27.5" is the proper size for mtb wheels

All of my MTBs were on 26"

Starting back in 1989, with a Marin Pine Mountain

"I almost hit a cyclist on my way to work this morning. My fault totally, I should stop going through green lights and wear night vision goggles when driving."

Don't worry, they annoy the hell out of the real ones of us too

Hopefully, Darwinism will take effect

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By *orkDefender OP Man
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

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By *orkDefender OP Man
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

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"Is it just roadies on here, or are there mountain bikers too? (I ride both)"

Roadie here

But, have raced Cyclo-Cross 1990-1998, &, 2007-2010

MTB, circa 1990 - 1997

Road-raced in mid-90's

Never 'tested', ride with a. Triathlon club sometimes, but never competed in it

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By *heIcebreakersCouple
over a year ago

Cramlington

"Was out yesterday and noticed my shorts pulling on my stubble down below. Has anyone else suffered from that with stubble down below?"
Yes - it pays to keep trimming your private garden...

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By *heIcebreakersCouple
over a year ago

Cramlington

"Is it just roadies on here, or are there mountain bikers too? (I ride both)"
Tester here, but have done some mountain biking...

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By *pider-WomanWoman
over a year ago

Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Truro

"So how many of our female cyclist thought of photos in just a pair of bib shorts? I once watched a sexy cam with a lady on a turbo and that image was so hot. Let's see those lyrca clad ladies please."

Hmmm I'll have a think about that...have thought about it

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By *orny IrishMan
over a year ago

Rural Wiltshire

Hmmm I'll have a think about that...have thought about it

I think you probably look great in lyrca.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

she does.....x i know

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By *orny IrishMan
over a year ago

Rural Wiltshire

"she does.....x i know"

Lucky you. I am jealous.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

great lady bloody same she so far away....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Is it just roadies on here, or are there mountain bikers too? (I ride both)"

I have never owned a road bike, but have spent my life on 2 wheels, 20", 24",26" and 27.5. I rode BMX in the skatepark(where we both met

), rode dirt jumps on a 24" and raced motocross and downhill events. A wife, kids, many injuries and lost wages made me decide to calm down a bit. So Im on a Commencal Meta Sx now.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Very tempted to get myself out tomorrow but we've had some snow recently. Can only mean a more exciting ride though?

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By *pider-WomanWoman
over a year ago

Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Truro

"great lady bloody same she so far away...."

Thanks

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By *orkDefender OP Man
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

Been cold rides to work the two past mornings

Was day-off Thurs/Fri

Tried to go out Thursday, but back lanes were an amalgamation of greasy patches and iced over

Decided against it....

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

So.... Haven't been on my bike in weeks but yesterday mum bought be some SPD'S and some snazzy or a he bike shoes haha

Dad bought me some pedals too.

Got to wait till Christmas to get them though

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By *orkDefender OP Man
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

Yay!!!

Let us all know how you get on, Evie

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"Yay!!!

Let us all know how you get on, Evie"

I will post pics of my bruised knees!

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By *orny IrishMan
over a year ago

Rural Wiltshire

"Yay!!!

Let us all know how you get on, Evie

I will post pics of my bruised knees!

You will be fine. What type did you get spd mountain bike or road?

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"Yay!!!

Let us all know how you get on, Evie

I will post pics of my bruised knees!

You will be fine. What type did you get spd mountain bike or road?"

SPD's.... Mountain bike shoes (snazzy orange ones) and combination pedals the you can use either clipped in or with normal shoes so I can just nip to the shop on my bike lol

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By *orny IrishMan
over a year ago

Rural Wiltshire

"Yay!!!

Let us all know how you get on, Evie

I will post pics of my bruised knees!

You will be fine. What type did you get spd mountain bike or road?

SPD's.... Mountain bike shoes (snazzy orange ones) and combination pedals the you can use either clipped in or with normal shoes so I can just nip to the shop on my bike lol "

That's great set the tension very low to start with. It will make it easier to unclip if you need to. Good luck once you get used to them you will never look back.

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By *orkDefender OP Man
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

Damned manky, mucky, cold wet ride to/home from work yesterday

Made me regret washing bike Monday morning

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By *pider-WomanWoman
over a year ago

Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Truro

I have to admit to have moved over to spinning...its just so cold

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I almost hit a cyclist on my way to work this morning. My fault totally, I should stop going through green lights and wear night vision goggles when driving."

What do you drive? I'll be sure to stay out of the way?

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By *lla_maiWoman
over a year ago

staffordshire

Does an exercise bike count?

My balance isnt so good. Last time I got on a bike I nearly ended up in the side of a car....and it was parked at the time

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

Looking into building my own bike frame again, just looking for the right course as I don't know whether to go road or off road.

There is nothing like riding a bike that fits you like a glove, knowing you built it from scratch.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Looking into building my own bike frame again, just looking for the right course as I don't know whether to go road or off road.

There is nothing like riding a bike that fits you like a glove, knowing you built it from scratch."

I think enigma offer that service and not too far from you!

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

There is a place in croydon and hailsham as well that offers the courses, just seeing what tubing they make provide on the courses.

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By *orkDefender OP Man
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

I too, believe that Enigma offers courses

Not too sure if in steel, or titanium?

Dave Yates did, but l think he's retired

Probably best known, in past 30 years, for MTB frames

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Is it just roadies on here, or are there mountain bikers too? (I ride both)"

I ride both, I wouldn’t class myself as a real roadie however as I tend to only ride about 1000 miles a year on the road bike but I race my MTB at enduro races (managed to get entry to Ard Rock again this year)

Fair play to all out in this chilli weather, i’ve Taken the Zwift route

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By *orkDefender OP Man
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

As previously stated

Roadie here

Raced CX in past, could usually easily get into top 1/4 of a race

Also MTB raced, circa 1990-1996

Road-raced for a season in mid 90s

My competative urges are taken care of nowadays (when fit!!) by fell-races & ParkRuns

Now do it for pleasure/keep fit

Also commute '365'

If weather too bad (snow), l put the fell-race shoes on and run in

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By *r TriomanMan
over a year ago

Chippenham Malmesbury area

I'm a road bike rider; it's only a hobby, although I like to push myself.

Spent a lifetime racing - cross country running, road running and cross country skiing.

Took up cycling when a heart condition stopped me running; I've had 2 ops but it's back again (even worse this time) so I'm not riding at the moment - truly gutted!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Roadie here, though would like to get out much more than I actually have been doing recently

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By *orkDefender OP Man
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

"Roadie here, though would like to get out much more than I actually have been doing recently"

I guess that depends on which BF area you are in

Queensbury, Mountain, Denholme, etc.... will be worse weather than (for example) Girlington, Shipley, Odsal

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m just doing 28 miles daily for work, not great through the winter months of course.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Triathlete and TTer here finding it difficult to get the miles in due to work and family stuff so I've also gone down the Zwift and smart trainer route for those times when I can't get out and I love it, it's not as good as getting out on your bike but it's very engaging and easier mentally speaking too

Hope to get out more though in the new year

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Roadie here, though would like to get out much more than I actually have been doing recently

I guess that depends on which BF area you are in

Queensbury, Mountain, Denholme, etc.... will be worse weather than (for example) Girlington, Shipley, Odsal

Queensbury ha.

The weather is a good excuse to get myself some new wheel bearings fitted, as I'm not using it so much

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By *orkDefender OP Man
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

Why "Ha"?

It's nicely hilly around there

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Triathlete and TTer here finding it difficult to get the miles in due to work and family stuff so I've also gone down the Zwift and smart trainer route for those times when I can't get out and I love it, it's not as good as getting out on your bike but it's very engaging and easier mentally speaking too

Hope to get out more though in the new year

Zwift is great for winter riding, I’ve done about 12 hours on there this month, all on the TT bike, my back will be glad of a break!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Will be doing my second FTP test tonight... need to give myself a beasting today so why not...

Hope I show some improvement from my last one

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Will be doing my second FTP test tonight... need to give myself a beasting today so why not...

Hope I show some improvement from my last one

What was the last one, do you have a power meter or are you using z-Power?

I did one 2 weeks ago!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Does anyone use a wattbike? They have recently got a couple in my gym amd I'm considering some lunchtime sessions. Are they like a spin bike or a more authentic feel? Or more precisely unlike spin bikes which i find great for general fitness and cardio but not that great for cycling specific fitness would the benefits transfer over to the road

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Does anyone use a wattbike? They have recently got a couple in my gym amd I'm considering some lunchtime sessions. Are they like a spin bike or a more authentic feel? Or more precisely unlike spin bikes which i find great for general fitness and cardio but not that great for cycling specific fitness would the benefits transfer over to the road"

Not used one but friends say they are very good with accurate power meter too

Much better than regular spin bikes. I think they are £1500/2000 to buy.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Will be doing my second FTP test tonight... need to give myself a beasting today so why not...

Hope I show some improvement from my last one

What was the last one, do you have a power meter or are you using z-Power?

I did one 2 weeks ago! "

I use my race TT bike mounted to my Tacx Flux smart trainer.

FTP test completed and I've had a 12% increase in power woohooo

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Is it just roadies on here, or are there mountain bikers too? (I ride both)"

I ha e a foot in both camps,mainly road though

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Is it just roadies on here, or are there mountain bikers too? (I ride both)

As far as I know it's open to all cyclists

Speaking as a Triathlete and Time Trialist (average one at that) and I've been welcomed... lol

I do like a time trial... new steed for 2018

Ive just bout a felt ar3

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By *orkDefender OP Man
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

Weekend off (working Mon-next Sat)

Hoping to get out tomorrow & Sunday

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not used one but friends say they are very good with accurate power meter too

Much better than regular spin bikes. I think they are £1500/2000 to buy. "

Used it today for the first time, amd have to say it's an amazing bit of kit. Felt pretty much just like riding on the road. I seiously unfit though, that's for sure!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Is it just roadies on here, or are there mountain bikers too? (I ride both)

Mainly a roadie but ride MTB around the Forest on Autumn and winter evenings on a 29er so its using proper size wheels.

27.5" is the proper size for mtb wheels

ahem, some say 26” ain’t dead lol. And it’s not!!! But yeah....I’m 27.5 lol

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By *orkDefender OP Man
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

Never tried a MTB on anything other than 26"

Used to race CX, so used to larger diameter wheels off-road

Still got the bike, but it's very much pre disc-brake (2008, l think?)

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By *orkDefender OP Man
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

Out a bit later this AM, waiting for it to be light enough not to need lights

Guess it's going to be a wet/windy/filthy ride?

Heading east, where a lot of of the fields tend to end up on the roads......

Plus, contending with all the bikers heading towards 'Squires' at Sherburn

Mindst you, if it's that wet, a lot stay away

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just back from the last ride of 2017 and it's absolutely minging out there. Had to hose myself down in the garden before she would let me in

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By *orkDefender OP Man
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

As l stated yesterday, it was a grotty ride

Streaming wet roads, full mudguards kept most of it off

Didn't see any of the sportif riders, got home looking like a Paris-Roubaix finisher

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By *orkDefender OP Man
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

Another brilliant win for Tom Pidcock, at the National Cyclo-Cross Championships

Junior title last year, U-23 title this weekend!

To add to his existing European & World titles!!

Evie Richards did great too, taking the U-23 Womens title

(she took the World U-23 title, back in 2016)

Tenth senior Womens title for Helen Wyman!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Definitely, Pidcock was super impressive and had he ridden the elite race I’m sure would have won that too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I was hoping for another ian Field win!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I was hoping for another ian Field win! "

Local hero hey

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I was hoping for another ian Field win!

Local hero hey"

Indeed, and nice chap!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I was hoping for another ian Field win!

Local hero hey

Indeed, and nice chap! "

Sure is, have known him many years from when I used to race

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Cross nationals down south next year at cyclepark in Dartford. Almost tempted to see if I can get fit enough to get in to the vets race!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

There is a Nat Trophy at Crawley too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Just stuck my heat out the window to see how wet it is outside only to see that it's bloody snowing and its sticking too

Looks like I might have to Zwift my ride this morning then

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Just stuck my heat out the window to see how wet it is outside only to see that it's bloody snowing and its sticking too

Looks like I might have to Zwift my ride this morning then

1 degree and snow forecast with the hour, zwift again for me too!

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By *orkDefender OP Man
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

Cold, damned cold!!

Out for roughly 2 & 1/2 hours

Had to turn round, as l couldn't feel fingers to safely brake

Vents on helmet were snow-filled on return

I've ridden, & run, in worse but not for a while

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over a year ago

Well done for going out...

I changed my mind and braved the elements for a steady 2 hours.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Couldn't get flat pedals back on older mountain bike,spare cranks in garage need fitting......so went out for a run! Packed frozen snow n ice,more fallen,wasn't too bad

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By *orkDefender OP Man
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

"Well done for going out...

I changed my mind and braved the elements for a steady 2 hours. "

Likewiise!!

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By *orkDefender OP Man
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

It's been a while, but how many of you went out/commuted in the snow?

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

Not in the snow but I did go out yesterday. Planned 36 miles, struggled at 8, pushed on to 12,called dad to pick me up at 18, tyre popped at 17

Training for RideLondon is going great

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Any body doing London to Brighton this year

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By *pider-WomanWoman
over a year ago

Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Truro

bookmarking

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By *entle giraffeMan
over a year ago

Minehead

"bookmarking

Me too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

New cube acid bike on order!!! Excited.com

South Downs calling ????????

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By *entle giraffeMan
over a year ago

Minehead

"New cube acid bike on order!!! Excited.com

South Downs calling ????????"

You have "new bike day" to look forward to.

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By *orkDefender OP Man
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

Wet ride onTuesday

Windy/blustery yesterday

Looks like another wet one today

May/may not, incorporate it into a visit to the 'TV afternoon' at Quest (take mini showergel in jacket pocket, just in case)

Being on week off, hence the rides

I take it that the ordered Cube is MTB?

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By *ranfondoMan
over a year ago

Cambridgeshire

3 bikes in the workshop today... Brompton, Carrera & Cube.... My Bianchi won't get ridden until tomorrow now...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Is it just roadies on here, or are there mountain bikers too? (I ride both)"

I do both ,but more road

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By *ranfondoMan
over a year ago

Cambridgeshire

"Is it just roadies on here, or are there mountain bikers too? (I ride both)

I do both ,but more road"

I work on all bikes but only now ride city and road bikes myself... Still test ride MTB but they are pretty well rare in flat Cambridgeshire, most of my mtb customers have downhill bikes or hard core hard Tails and travel to Cannock Chase and the Peak District

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By *issy and GingeCouple
over a year ago

Poole

Does anyone else Zwift on here when the weather is grotty or a bit late in the evening?

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By *riskynriskyCouple
over a year ago

Essex.

"I almost hit a cyclist on my way to work this morning. My fault totally, I should stop going through green lights and wear night vision goggles when driving."

I did hit a cyclist the other day.

He decided not to stop for a red light as I was crossing the road on green light for pedestrians.

He barely missed me, so in shock I threw my hads up and slapped him.

He didn't like it but wasn't brave enough to stop though...

It pisses me off because as a cyclist I stop for red lights...

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By *ranfondoMan
over a year ago

Cambridgeshire

"I almost hit a cyclist on my way to work this morning. My fault totally, I should stop going through green lights and wear night vision goggles when driving.

I did hit a cyclist the other day.

He decided not to stop for a red light as I was crossing the road on green light for pedestrians.

He barely missed me, so in shock I threw my hads up and slapped him.

He didn't like it but wasn't brave enough to stop though...

It pisses me off because as a cyclist I stop for red lights...

Yep I hate it too ...When you ride and follow the rules of the road( car drivers hate it when I take the lane at Red lights...but hate it when cyclists jump them) and other cyclists can't be arsed and get us a bad name

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By *ranfondoMan
over a year ago

Cambridgeshire

Free time this morning.... only an hour... must get out on the Bianchi as I won't have time over the weekend.... it sucks but then the Rumble cycle event is on and work beckons as a result

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Unlucky

off for a quick 30 miles...joys of time off in the week.

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By *ranfondoMan
over a year ago

Cambridgeshire

not out today.... no snow here but the wind is horrendous across the Fens... Got a schedule planned for this next 3 weeks...around the workshop bookings and obvs we change the clocks next weekend

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Signed up to ride the Tour De Yorkshire. Anyone else got rides booked?

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By *heIcebreakersCouple
over a year ago

Cramlington

"Signed up to ride the Tour De Yorkshire. Anyone else got rides booked?"
Looked at it but think I'm testing that weekend...

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By *ranfondoMan
over a year ago

Cambridgeshire

I'm doing Fat Lad At The Back on May 12th then Le Petit Depart in June.... we don't get much in the way of hills down here around the Fens...although the headwinds are just as brutal... had 2 training rides the last 2 days on a new bike so still setting it up.... 2 days out of the saddle now then a Saturday 50 miler...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Wet ride onTuesday

Windy/blustery yesterday

Looks like another wet one today

May/may not, incorporate it into a visit to the 'TV afternoon' at Quest (take mini showergel in jacket pocket, just in case)

Being on week off, hence the rides

I take it that the ordered Cube is MTB?"

It is!!!!????????

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"New cube acid bike on order!!! Excited.com

South Downs calling ????????

You have "new bike day" to look forward to.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Semi pro cyclocross and road racer, until I started work in the city

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By *orkDefender OP Man
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

It is!!!!????????"

Just wondered, whether road or MTB

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Signed up to ride the Tour De Yorkshire. Anyone else got rides booked?"

Got a couple.........New Forest spring sportive next month, Black Rat in May. Ventoux in May and charity ride to south of France in September.........

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By *ave65Man
over a year ago

Rotherham

I ride both. In for April Am doin the Selby 60 miles and the Thorne 100 miles in June on rd bikes. In September me and my mates are doing Coast to coast on mountain bike x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Coast to coast off road is on my "to do" list

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By *ave65Man
over a year ago

Rotherham

"Coast to coast off road is on my "to do" list"
not the one your thinking but would love to do that one lol where doing Pennine Trail from Southport to Hornsey in today's 205 miles

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By *ranfondoMan
over a year ago

Cambridgeshire

Going to be a good day tomorrow for most to get out on bikes... little drizzle here at the mo' so a quick local spin for me and a linger training ride tomorrow... Longer days coming up so evening rides too....happy days

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

4 weeks before I head to Mallorca and hit Calobra... I wish I was prepared...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"4 weeks before I head to Mallorca and hit Calobra... I wish I was prepared..."

You've still got 4 weeks; hit the Horseshoe Pass and Pen Barras

I did Calobra anda number of other rides over there 2 years ago. It's a great island for cycling

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Semi pro cyclocross and road racer, until I started work in the city

At 20 years old

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By *agermeisterMan
over a year ago

Leeds

"I almost hit a cyclist on my way to work this morning. My fault totally, I should stop going through green lights and wear night vision goggles when driving."

Cool story

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Semi pro cyclocross and road racer, until I started work in the city

At 20 years old

I thought

too!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Signed up to ride the Tour De Yorkshire. Anyone else got rides booked?"

Only thing I've got booked is a triathlon, not done anything on a bike all year other than use the wattbike in the gym...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Semi pro cyclocross and road racer, until I started work in the city

At 20 years old

I thought

too!"

There aren’t any semi pro junior road or cx riders around and there certainly aren’t any getting paid.

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By *ranfondoMan
over a year ago

Cambridgeshire

Will be out again on Tuesday... Sunday being Tour of Flanders on TV... Monday forecast to p155 down all day...

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By *orkDefender OP Man
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

Flanders was excellent, but Roubaix was even better, barring the sad death

Going to be a wet ride again today

My day-off, just going out for the 'hell of it'

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By *ranfondoMan
over a year ago

Cambridgeshire

Busy tomorrow with a Canyon in for service plus a ladies town bike & small adults.... out saturday on a ride.... Amstel Gold on Sunday but a bit iffy as to rain coming in.... Btwin in on Monday for a full strip and new parts, Bianchi in for post winter check up/service and a New Trek Domane 9 in for build up inc power meter crank and other bits inc eTap .... busy busy

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By *orkDefender OP Man
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

Has anyone been out to watch the Tour de Yorkshire??

Or planning to do so, over the remaining stages?

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By *eedsandyMan
over a year ago

Leeds

No.

Why can't it be the Tour de Somewhere else. It's been here more than enough times now. It's now just irritating. Time they went and blocked roads somewhere else.

If it is such an amazing tourist spectacle, that generates lots of income, then surely some other county would want it.

It can go an be a nuisance somewhere else, and we can have our roads back, thanks.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"No.

Why can't it be the Tour de Somewhere else. It's been here more than enough times now. It's now just irritating. Time they went and blocked roads somewhere else.

If it is such an amazing tourist spectacle, that generates lots of income, then surely some other county would want it.

It can go an be a nuisance somewhere else, and we can have our roads back, thanks.

You're going to hate it when the world championships are there

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By *orkDefender OP Man
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

You're going to hate it when the world championships are there

For the second time

The World Cyclo-Cross Championships were here (Roundhay Park, Leeds) in 1992

That was a good weekend!!!

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

Gonna try for the 50 miles again today with a friend. Much nicer day than last Saturday!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"No.

Why can't it be the Tour de Somewhere else. It's been here more than enough times now. It's now just irritating. Time they went and blocked roads somewhere else.

If it is such an amazing tourist spectacle, that generates lots of income, then surely some other county would want it.

It can go an be a nuisance somewhere else, and we can have our roads back, thanks.

Yeah let’s have the Tour de YORKSHIRE somewhere else

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You're going to hate it when the world championships are there

For the second time

The World Cyclo-Cross Championships were here (Roundhay Park, Leeds) in 1992

That was a good weekend!!!"

Was there to see Roger win and Mike Kluge take the pro race in style

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By *ranfondoMan
over a year ago

Cambridgeshire

Me n cycling buddy are out for a 50 tomorrow morning.... Sportive on the 12th in Yorkshire

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By *orkDefender OP Man
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

"Me n cycling buddy are out for a 50 tomorrow morning.... Sportive on the 12th in Yorkshire"

Enjoy!!!

No TdeY following today for me, but out tomorrow

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

Whoop whoop! 50 miles done! Later shandy never tasted so good!

Really pleased I've got to half the RideLondon distance. Just got to work on speed now lol

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

Lager shandy

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By *ranfondoMan
over a year ago

Cambridgeshire

66 mile yesterday.... Fab weather...loads out there on bikes in Cambridgeshire

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Did 42 miles yesterday, my legs feel like wet noodles today

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Did 40 yesterday.suns out be rude not to.

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By *ranfondoMan
over a year ago

Cambridgeshire

Great to see everyone is getting out

..... Ilkley for me next Saturday...for the Fat Lad At The Back Sportive ....50 mile up and down the Yorkshire dales

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By *orkDefender OP Man
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

Otley for me, on Sunday

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Love to join this thread, but my measly 14k is nothing compared to you guys

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By *ranfondoMan
over a year ago

Cambridgeshire

"Love to join this thread, but my measly 14k is nothing compared to you guys

14k is better than zero K sitting on the sofa.... Well done.... As is often said... You can do 10mph or 20 mph... whatever it is still an hour...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Is it just roadies on here, or are there mountain bikers too? (I ride both)"

I ride both. Main XC not into this downhill or Enduro stuff what to go from A to B and back enjoying the scenery.

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By *ocbigMan
over a year ago

Birmingham

"Whoop whoop! 50 miles done! Later shandy never tasted so good!

Really pleased I've got to half the RideLondon distance. Just got to work on speed now lol"

Good work, was at Boardman Centre on Sat, some very nice kit there...

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By *lem-H-FandangoMan
over a year ago

salisbury

Sprained the top of my foot Saturday. Hurts to lift toes or foot up! Ouch!

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"Whoop whoop! 50 miles done! Later shandy never tasted so good!

Really pleased I've got to half the RideLondon distance. Just got to work on speed now lol

Good work, was at Boardman Centre on Sat, some very nice kit there...

I've yet to get up there! Might ask him if he wants to sponsor a local try hard and give me a new snazzy bike.... Good for publicity helping lox lard arses to get fit lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have a hybrid, I try to plan my journey to avoid roads as much as possible and enjoy the views as much as possible.

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By *orkDefender OP Man
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

Damned good crowds out on Sunday!!!!

For the Tour de Yorkshire

Roll on the World Championships in 2019

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

100 mile sportive on Sunday and first TT of the year tomorrow.

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By *heIcebreakersCouple
over a year ago

Cramlington

"Has anyone been out to watch the Tour de Yorkshire??

Or planning to do so, over the remaining stages?

"
Most over rated race in Britain and the use of all the French bollocks (because they pay a French company to organize it) really fucking grates. I watch but really resent the way people pretend it's great when it's a lower category of race to the ToB

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By *linyMan
over a year ago

Manchester/London

"Love to join this thread, but my measly 14k is nothing compared to you guys

It’s not what you’ve got, it’s what you do with it that counts! So I’m repeatedly being told! ????

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By *linyMan
over a year ago

Manchester/London

I’m going to try and get out of work early and hit the trails at Swinley whilst it’s quiet. Weekend was soooo busy everywhere!

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By *ranfondoMan
over a year ago

Cambridgeshire

Up in Bolton Abbey from the next few days .... Sportive on Saturday out of Ilkley....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I went and watched the National Trophy cyclo-x in Kent yesterday. Cross bikes have seriously moved on since I lat raced! Must admit I could be tempted to have a go again"
I love cyclo-X such a demanding sport. I track race at the velodrome and road ride too! Never really got into Mointain biking but definitely appreciate that discipline too.. hmmmmm I love cycling that much that if it was a toss up between cycling or sex I’d have to go for the ride..

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By *orkDefender OP Man
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

"Has anyone been out to watch the Tour de Yorkshire??

Or planning to do so, over the remaining stages?

Most over rated race in Britain and the use of all the French bollocks (because they pay a French company to organize it) really fucking grates. I watch but really resent the way people pretend it's great when it's a lower category of race to the ToB"

Not necessarily so

French is still essentially the language of cycling

If taken on merits of roadside crowds, it's probably bigger than T of B

In terms of TV viewing, it's bigger, l doubt T of B reaches 180+ countries?

Cynically speaking, the Yorkshire Tourist Board/Welcome To Yorkshire couldn't buy (afford) that kind of publicity

Wait till 2019, when the World Championships come to the County

The last time a 'Worlds' was held here was 1992

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By *orkDefender OP Man
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

"Up in Bolton Abbey from the next few days .... Sportive on Saturday out of Ilkley...."

There's a few l know riding, from my club, other local clubs

Even a couple of guys from work

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Lincoln GP predictions?

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By *orkDefender OP Man
over a year ago

Just East of Wakefield

"Lincoln GP predictions?"

Haven't seen any start-sheets

Given their newness, & the Downings (previous Lincoln winners)new team. I'd like to see Holdsworth win

(Planet X backed)

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By *ranfondoMan
over a year ago

Cambridgeshire

"Up in Bolton Abbey from the next few days .... Sportive on Saturday out of Ilkley....

There's a few l know riding, from my club, other local clubs

Even a couple of guys from work"

Was a good event again.... fab routes and all abilities (even if some get in your way a bit sometimes...lol) friendly and social.... 2 local guys I ride with came up (I took their bikes) then went back yesterday after the ride...I came home today...

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over a year ago

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over a year ago

"Lincoln GP predictions?

Haven't seen any start-sheets

Given their newness, & the Downings (previous Lincoln winners)new team. I'd like to see Holdsworth win

(Planet X backed)

Given Downing's and the rest of the team's near invisibility in races this year that's a big ask.

Love the resurrected Holdsworth brand and the retro kit but no idea how or why they (and Vitus for that matter) got starts in Yorkshire and Wiggins didn't as both teams are well off the pace thus year.

Like all races this year it will come down to one of the big 4 teams. If he's riding I'd not bet against Pidcock on that finish

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Was won by a rider without a team Alex Richardson

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Was won by a rider without a team Alex Richardson"

He was with One Pro Cycling until very recently. Can't see anything about why he left. Only took up cycling a few years ago after a career as a stock-broker. And he wins one of the biggest domestic races on the calender...

Mind you his performance makes the relative unknown who took the 50 comp record yesterday look a little more plausible.

Am I being overly cynical?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Some fast times being recorded lately for sure

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By *ranfondoMan
over a year ago

Cambridgeshire

44 miles this morning...and there was fog ... back now and workshop open..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not been on this thread for a while but to update I've done 5 of my local TT's doing unreasonably well for a Triathlete and Ok as a cyclist but at least my times have improved on last year's and FTP heading in the right direction so happy with my progress so far

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Done a few TT’s too but not got down to last years times, got a crit race later today.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Anyone riding the Tour of Cambridge on June 3rd?

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