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By *aveieboy32 OP Man
over a year ago

Who does road cycling ?

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

Yes

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

Yep. I especially love seeing the MAWILs whizzing along in front of me.

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By *aveieboy32 OP Man
over a year ago

Awesome

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By *ebjonnsonMan
over a year ago

Maldon

Me. Planning Cambridge to Whitby in May and a couple of French rides.

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By *rimson_RoseWoman
over a year ago

Tamworth

Yes.

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By *r and mrsjonesCouple
over a year ago

Manchester

Yes only from spring to end of summer , going out riding together

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By *pider-WomanWoman
over a year ago

Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Truro

Yes me

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By *aptain22Man
over a year ago

Manchester

Yep, I was even out in the crappy weather this morning.

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By *mm_n_ZedCouple
over a year ago

Fareham

"Yep. I especially love seeing the MAWILs whizzing along in front of me. "

MAMILs are far more common...

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By *carlettxWoman
over a year ago

Essex

I used to loads and will be dusting off the Bianchi this year

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By *eKoopleCouple
over a year ago

Germany / Manchester

Yes but without the Rapha!

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

Oh yes I’m a keen road cyclist. (mr)

Hoping to get out in the morning but depends on the rain, wind and getting out of bed.

Swinging cyclists. That would be amazing!

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

Yep I am, gives me good excuse to keep my legs smooth!

That's my excuse anyway

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

"Yep. I especially love seeing the MAWILs whizzing along in front of me.

MAMILs are far more common...

I’d love to see you in snug Lycra

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By *ky19Man
over a year ago

Plymouth OYO Hotel

Yay did my first cycling in 5yrs today!

Forgot how much the seat hurts your ass when you not used to it.

Used to do 100+ miles per week, basically every week.

One day will be able to afford a bike!

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By *rimson_RoseWoman
over a year ago

Tamworth

Typical the one nice day of my week off is today and yet I'm shattered from two late nights out and driving to Vanilla Alternative and back last night! Definitely missed the early 'beat the traffic' start and not sure I have the energy! Rainy long ride during the week it is...

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By *onelfMan
over a year ago

Saltash

Just in from a pleasant 3hrs around Callington. Roads enjoyably quiet and little wind.

Now for a hot cross bun or 2

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

Been out for a chilly 50 this morning!

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

Been doing quite a bit of turbo work over the winter month and managed to get out yesterday for a 45 miler, averaged a healthy 18.6 mph so it’s paid off.

Normal rides anywhere between 40-100+ depending on weather and othe commitments.

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By *ranfondoMan
over a year ago

Cambridgeshire

Yep I Road Cycle.... that is when I'm not servicing and repairing other riders bikes..lol... I plan to get out on the road this week for the cheeky couple of hours if the schedule in the workshop allows

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By *ranfondoMan
over a year ago

Cambridgeshire

"I used to loads and will be dusting off the Bianchi this year

I ride Bianchi too...

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

Triathlete....... so yes.... lol

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

"Triathlete....... so yes.... lol "

My Tri days are over now, my knees are shot so can’t run any distance, cycling and swimming only now.

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

Love to get out on the bike for a bit. Not quick but can happily do 50 miles or so. Have put myself down for a 100 mile charity ride in May. Eek. So far half distance and 2/3 speed. Bit of work to do and not much time

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

I did both road cycling qnd mountain biking but then in February my road bike got nicked, and my mountain bike got the front end taken off of it. Got half a mountain bike in bike storage.

1100 to get the mountain bike back on the road.

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

"Love to get out on the bike for a bit. Not quick but can happily do 50 miles or so. Have put myself down for a 100 mile charity ride in May. Eek. So far half distance and 2/3 speed. Bit of work to do and not much time"

Go out for 1 or 2 70 mile plus rides a week, with 3 shorter rides around 40 miles and work on speed. You'll see good results in that time. But before your first century you need to be well rested and have 3 days of staying on a strict diet to get you body ready. I've done a few centuries and they take a toll.

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

Roadie here and a mountain biker. Love it and love the challenge of a big ride. Have done the carten 100 twice

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

Yes ...lots

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By *horehouseprincessWoman
over a year ago

small town near Munich

Yep. Neither fast nor super far but first ride this season done today and smiling big time

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

Road rats

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By *pider-WomanWoman
over a year ago

Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Truro

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By *pider-WomanWoman
over a year ago

Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Truro

Im just about to start training for my charity event for Women V Cancer in September. London to Paris 280 miles in 3 days..

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By *entle giraffeMan
over a year ago

Minehead

I road cycle

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

Yes, Tour of Flanders.

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By *eep.Man
over a year ago

Just a background character

Rapha'd up to the eyeballs me.

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By *imnher17Couple
over a year ago

Mirfield

Road cycling round Majorca at the end of this month for 4 days then 6 days in Belgium and France in June. Followed by intermittent cycling around San Fran, Los Angeles and Arizona

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By *voryforebonyMan
over a year ago

boogie town

"Who does road cycling ? "

I do.. But only when I want to go on the dark side. Normally atop of a mountain bike.

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

"Im just about to start training for my charity event for Women V Cancer in September. London to Paris 280 miles in 3 days..

That will be a cracking effort. Good on you.

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By *voryforebonyMan
over a year ago

boogie town

"Im just about to start training for my charity event for Women V Cancer in September. London to Paris 280 miles in 3 days..

In the killer heels or spds?!?!

Bet you look amazing in your Lycra x

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

"Im just about to start training for my charity event for Women V Cancer in September. London to Paris 280 miles in 3 days..

Good luck a few people from my work did similar ride few years ago. Wimbledon to French Open venue for charity. They had a great experience although it was a tough challenge

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

"Im just about to start training for my charity event for Women V Cancer in September. London to Paris 280 miles in 3 days..

Sounds fabulous, best of luck. I did a similar distance a few years ago over 3 days, from home to Cornwall. A great sense of achievement. X

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By *pider-WomanWoman
over a year ago

Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Truro

"Road cycling round Majorca at the end of this month for 4 days then 6 days in Belgium and France in June. Followed by intermittent cycling around San Fran, Los Angeles and Arizona"

Sounds like a dream

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By *pider-WomanWoman
over a year ago

Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Truro

"Im just about to start training for my charity event for Women V Cancer in September. London to Paris 280 miles in 3 days..

That will be a cracking effort. Good on you.

Mr "

Watch this space.

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

Road,gravel and mountain bike,some great roads n trails up here in n east,last year was lucky enough to do bits of Ridgeway path,great views from barbury fort and carron valley forest n wind farm nr Stirling ,joys of working nights away from home

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By *pider-WomanWoman
over a year ago

Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Truro

"Im just about to start training for my charity event for Women V Cancer in September. London to Paris 280 miles in 3 days..

In the killer heels or spds?!?!

Bet you look amazing in your Lycra x"
Which do you think!!

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By *pider-WomanWoman
over a year ago

Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Truro

"Im just about to start training for my charity event for Women V Cancer in September. London to Paris 280 miles in 3 days..

Good luck a few people from my work did similar ride few years ago. Wimbledon to French Open venue for charity. They had a great experience although it was a tough challenge"

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By *pider-WomanWoman
over a year ago

Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Truro

"Im just about to start training for my charity event for Women V Cancer in September. London to Paris 280 miles in 3 days..

Sounds fabulous, best of luck. I did a similar distance a few years ago over 3 days, from home to Cornwall. A great sense of achievement. X"

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By *voryforebonyMan
over a year ago

boogie town

"Im just about to start training for my charity event for Women V Cancer in September. London to Paris 280 miles in 3 days..

In the killer heels or spds?!?!

Bet you look amazing in your Lycra x Which do you think!!

My perverted brain says killer heels every time.. Sadly, knowing the practicalities of cycling I guess it'll be the SPD's

Still, either way I bet your rear looks great x

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

"Im just about to start training for my charity event for Women V Cancer in September. London to Paris 280 miles in 3 days..

In the killer heels or spds?!?!

Bet you look amazing in your Lycra x Which do you think!!

My perverted brain says killer heels every time.. Sadly, knowing the practicalities of cycling I guess it'll be the SPD's

Still, either way I bet your rear looks great x"

Wouldn't be spds on a road bike as they are for mountain bikes. Would most likely be cleats.

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By *voryforebonyMan
over a year ago

boogie town

"Im just about to start training for my charity event for Women V Cancer in September. London to Paris 280 miles in 3 days..

In the killer heels or spds?!?!

Bet you look amazing in your Lycra x Which do you think!!

My perverted brain says killer heels every time.. Sadly, knowing the practicalities of cycling I guess it'll be the SPD's

Still, either way I bet your rear looks great x

Wouldn't be spds on a road bike as they are for mountain bikes. Would most likely be cleats. "

Same difference I'd say...

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

"Im just about to start training for my charity event for Women V Cancer in September. London to Paris 280 miles in 3 days..

In the killer heels or spds?!?!

Bet you look amazing in your Lycra x Which do you think!!

My perverted brain says killer heels every time.. Sadly, knowing the practicalities of cycling I guess it'll be the SPD's

Still, either way I bet your rear looks great x

Wouldn't be spds on a road bike as they are for mountain bikes. Would most likely be cleats.

Same difference I'd say..."

The mechanical concept of a cleat and spd are completely different.

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By *pider-WomanWoman
over a year ago

Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Truro

"Im just about to start training for my charity event for Women V Cancer in September. London to Paris 280 miles in 3 days..

In the killer heels or spds?!?!

Bet you look amazing in your Lycra x Which do you think!!

My perverted brain says killer heels every time.. Sadly, knowing the practicalities of cycling I guess it'll be the SPD's

Still, either way I bet your rear looks great x

Wouldn't be spds on a road bike as they are for mountain bikes. Would most likely be cleats.

Same difference I'd say...

The mechanical concept of a cleat and spd are completely different. "

It's cleats your right

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

"Im just about to start training for my charity event for Women V Cancer in September. London to Paris 280 miles in 3 days..

In the killer heels or spds?!?!

Bet you look amazing in your Lycra x Which do you think!!

My perverted brain says killer heels every time.. Sadly, knowing the practicalities of cycling I guess it'll be the SPD's

Still, either way I bet your rear looks great x

Wouldn't be spds on a road bike as they are for mountain bikes. Would most likely be cleats. "

I have mountain bike SPD on both my road bikes,concealed cleat better for walking n clip in both sides

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By *voryforebonyMan
over a year ago

boogie town

"Im just about to start training for my charity event for Women V Cancer in September. London to Paris 280 miles in 3 days..

In the killer heels or spds?!?!

Bet you look amazing in your Lycra x Which do you think!!

My perverted brain says killer heels every time.. Sadly, knowing the practicalities of cycling I guess it'll be the SPD's

Still, either way I bet your rear looks great x

Wouldn't be spds on a road bike as they are for mountain bikes. Would most likely be cleats.

Same difference I'd say...

The mechanical concept of a cleat and spd are completely different. "

Yeah thanks Mr bike...

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By *voryforebonyMan
over a year ago

boogie town

"Im just about to start training for my charity event for Women V Cancer in September. London to Paris 280 miles in 3 days..

In the killer heels or spds?!?!

Bet you look amazing in your Lycra x Which do you think!!

My perverted brain says killer heels every time.. Sadly, knowing the practicalities of cycling I guess it'll be the SPD's

Still, either way I bet your rear looks great x

Wouldn't be spds on a road bike as they are for mountain bikes. Would most likely be cleats.

I have mountain bike SPD on both my road bikes,concealed cleat better for walking n clip in both sides "

Me too, same SPD's on the mountain and road bike.

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

"Im just about to start training for my charity event for Women V Cancer in September. London to Paris 280 miles in 3 days..

In the killer heels or spds?!?!

Bet you look amazing in your Lycra x Which do you think!!

My perverted brain says killer heels every time.. Sadly, knowing the practicalities of cycling I guess it'll be the SPD's

Still, either way I bet your rear looks great x

Wouldn't be spds on a road bike as they are for mountain bikes. Would most likely be cleats.

I have mountain bike SPD on both my road bikes,concealed cleat better for walking n clip in both sides "

I know, I had both of them for my road bike. Spds for commuting and cleats for going out on rides.

Only use flats on my mountain bike though. Don't feel safe doing down hill and free ride cliped in. If sam hill can pull a podium in them then I have no issue with them.

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

Yes, and triathlon

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By *pider-WomanWoman
over a year ago

Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Truro

Oh I dont know. I normally have a bike fit done every 6 mths and they just sort it all out for me. Im a women I dont get into the detail hah

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By *voryforebonyMan
over a year ago

boogie town

"Oh I dont know. I normally have a bike fit done every 6 mths and they just sort it all out for me. Im a women I dont get into the detail hah

What do you do with your used saddles spider? Hehe xxx

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

Yes, regularly out around the lanes of Cheshire.

Also like adventuring info the woods with the mountain bike.

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By *urreypair1Couple
over a year ago

Shrewsbury

Road bike lots (200km this weekend)

Mountain from time to time.

And all started from triathlons a few years ago.

Off to sunny Majorca soon to kick start this year with a training camp and get some colour .

To much skiing this winter !(Mr S )

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

Road bike, cycle around surrey and south east , have done the Fred whitton sportive, Caledonia etape and quite a fee other rides

Best thing I bought was a 2nd hand wattbike

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

I just do mountain trails and stuff like that no road, I live in the valleys of Wales so lots of mountains to ride

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

I'm a Triathlete and time trailer and love to get out on the road but when the weather's shit I hit the turbo trainer connected to Zwift

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

I use strava anyone else?

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

"I use strava anyone else?"

If it’s not on strava it doesn’t count.

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By *arlingCoupleCouple
over a year ago

fareham

"I use strava anyone else?

If it’s not on strava it doesn’t count. "

It’s like it never happened

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By *aucy sausageMan
over a year ago

Gentleshaw

Yes.. road cycling plus Ironmans (and ultra triathlon)

In training for a Deca Ironman next year (24 mile swim, 1120 mile bike 262 mile “run”)

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By *rompitaMan
over a year ago

Gran Canaria South, Great Arguineguin

Hola everyone,i live on Gran Canaria,lots of nice places for mtb,if anyone coming out here and funcy go around,let me know

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By *aucy sausageMan
over a year ago

Gentleshaw

"Hola everyone,i live on Gran Canaria,lots of nice places for mtb,if anyone coming out here and funcy go around,let me know"

Off to PDI with my bike next week

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By *pider-WomanWoman
over a year ago

Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Truro

"Yes.. road cycling plus Ironmans (and ultra triathlon)

In training for a Deca Ironman next year (24 mile swim, 1120 mile bike 262 mile “run”)

Wow...how long will this take you to complete?

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

Now I own a bike I don't cycle don't mind cycling have nothing against cyclists but..... God damn if your one of those ones that holds up the traffic by riding right in the middle of the lane then me and you will not get on

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By *eavenscentitCouple
over a year ago

barnstaple

I think about cycling...last year I forgot to put my feet down and fell to the side ha ha

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By *iker BullMan
over a year ago

leeds

Anything on two wheels should have an engine

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By *aucy sausageMan
over a year ago

Gentleshaw

"Yes.. road cycling plus Ironmans (and ultra triathlon)

In training for a Deca Ironman next year (24 mile swim, 1120 mile bike 262 mile “run”)

Wow...how long will this take you to complete?

12 day cut off...

Im aiming for 10.. which is how long it took me last time

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

I road cycle. Moving to Hereford next month. Looking forward to getting out on new roads

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

When I can get a bike back on the road I do.

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By *ranfondoMan
over a year ago

Cambridgeshire

Hopefully back out tomorrow or Thursday... work and weather permitting....

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By *ebjonnsonMan
over a year ago

Maldon

"Who does road cycling ? "

Me. Or at least I will when the fucking weather improves!

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By *agermeisterMan
over a year ago

Leeds

No car. 7 bikes. Worked in cycling business for 8 years. Do I win?

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By *oul BrothaMan
over a year ago

A Galaxy far far away

Yep me, I'm charging my new Lezyne lights now

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

Just a little, quite a bit actually

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By *rygveMan
over a year ago

The Shires

Yep. Nice and lumpy around these parts. Doing Bike Park Wales in a few weeks too. Trading Lycra for armour

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By *laytimenowMan
over a year ago

Essex

Hmmmmmm Prostate Cancer & Cycling

Read up gents .

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

Road= no bores me to death just sold my road bike.

Dh/freeride= hell yes! Love it

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By *reyyaMan
over a year ago

North Yorkshire

I love being in the saddle

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

I'm currently on a cycling trip in Majorca. Not quite as warm as I'd hoped but the rides are awesome.

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By *reyyaMan
over a year ago

North Yorkshire

I was looking forward to a week of cycling in Alcudia at the end of April but other committments have spoilt my plans

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By *ubicon MangoMan
over a year ago

willenhall

Love cycling thats how i met my first fuck buddie. It all happened one day on the canal cycle path in the bushes. She seen ny hard on the rest was history...

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By *hoenixAdAstraWoman
over a year ago

Hiding in the shadows

Yes.

Used to race professionally, and I coach a local cycling team.

I'm a MABIL and proud of it

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By *ebjonnsonMan
over a year ago

Maldon

"Hmmmmmm Prostate Cancer & Cycling

Read up gents ."

You’ve got me worried now.

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

I used to a few years ago and I did the manchester to Blackpool midnight ride for British Heart Foundation.

I need to find some motivation to get back on the saddle again.

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By *ebjonnsonMan
over a year ago

Maldon

I’m planning a few rides:-

Cambridge to Whitby. Solo.

Loire valley - Angers to Nevers, with a friend.

Straight male friend - not a Fab friend.

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By *ebjonnsonMan
over a year ago

Maldon

"I used to a few years ago and I did the manchester to Blackpool midnight ride for British Heart Foundation.

I need to find some motivation to get back on the saddle again."

Have you ever been taken up the Loire?

Come and join us cycling through the beautiful Loire valley in mid June.

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

Road cycle, first sportive of the year next week ;-s

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

Yup. Got the buns to prove it too

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By *laytimenowMan
over a year ago

Essex

"Hmmmmmm Prostate Cancer & Cycling

Read up gents .

You’ve got me worried now."

I used to do 50-100k a week .

Went to the doctors about something, told me to think about reducing it .

Sold bith bikes & go for long long walks now.

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By *ranfondoMan
over a year ago

Cambridgeshire

Out tomorrow for a ride, work takes over Friday with a Canyon in, then more riding Saturday, Out Sunday... B'Twin in on Monday, Bianchi in next Tuesday and a new out of the box build Trek in on Wednesday... that's besides the punctures and chains, cables etc..... good job the evenings are longer and warmer weather forecast for next week

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By *aucy sausageMan
over a year ago

Gentleshaw

In Gran Canaria this week. Epic 5 hour ride up to San Batheme today. 68/70 miles.. but 550+ meters of climbing in 27 degree heat.

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By *aucy sausageMan
over a year ago

Gentleshaw

More of the same tomorrow

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By *radleywigginsMan
over a year ago

northwest

Cycle touring holiday in Jordan starts this weekend

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

"I used to a few years ago and I did the manchester to Blackpool midnight ride for British Heart Foundation.

I need to find some motivation to get back on the saddle again."

I did the London to Brighton a few times, also in the same boat.

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By *laytimenowMan
over a year ago

Essex

R.I.P Michael Goolaerts

Only 23

Paris-Roubaix

Only just read this today

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By *ave65Man
over a year ago

Rotherham

3 wks Ago a car turned into me and got knocked of my bike and flew over car bonnet landing on my back had a X-ray and CT scan and got a 3 block fracture of the spine. Just got to rest. Not be riding for a bit and waiting for his insurance to pay out on a new rd bike

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By *ave65Man
over a year ago

Rotherham

They said if I've not got my helmet on I not be here today

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

One of us is semi pro the other is a chopper... question is which is which lol

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By *an_27Man
over a year ago

Bristol

the tan lines on Mrs indicate that!

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

On strava if anyone wanna add me

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

Something about a girl on a bike gets me so hard!!

Love a good ride myself!

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

Get out a few times a week. Nice and hilly round here with some amazing views so never gets boring. Can't wait for the summer!

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By *apeyeMan
over a year ago

worcester

I don’t disagree with cycling at all it’s a great form of exercise and a great way to see the countryside but it should be banned from our roads as cycling on roads causes road tax paying and totally insured motorists huge disruption.

Cycling has its place, but it’s not on our roads.

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By *REEN GRASSMan
over a year ago

worcester

"I don’t disagree with cycling at all it’s a great form of exercise and a great way to see the countryside but it should be banned from our roads as cycling on roads causes road tax paying and totally insured motorists huge disruption.

Cycling has its place, but it’s not on our roads. "

I agree, all cyclists should be made to pay a contribution to road tax and also be fully insured. Why not, motorcycles have to be ??

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

So if we pay road tax on other vehicles that should be ok then by your admission?

Put it this way.....where I live the one thing I cannot stand is car drivers, we get inundated by people who “pop to the beach” at a weekend and have no comprehension on how to drive properly let alone the back roads of Norfolk.

It’s fair to say doing the job I do now and previous experience that my driving skills are up with the best in terms of awareness and driving to the conditions at speeds that require split second thinking and decision making. Car drivers on the whole cannot drive safely and are oblivious to other road users. To many times have I been to either injured or fatal accidents and the cyclist was doing nothing wrong apart from being out on a nice morning ride. Cyclists have every right to be on the road it’s just car drivers need educating on how to read a road and drive correctly.

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

And to add it’s called and has been called vehicle excise duty since l1937 and money goes into government consolidated fund not the roads fund, it’s there to cover emissions. If you recall emission free cars don’t pay any VED so why should a cyclist?

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By *pider-WomanWoman
over a year ago

Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Truro

Got out yesterday for my first day of training. Did 30 miles around the coast

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By *heIcebreakersCouple
over a year ago

Cramlington

"Im just about to start training for my charity event for Women V Cancer in September. London to Paris 280 miles in 3 days..

In the killer heels or spds?!?!

Bet you look amazing in your Lycra x Which do you think!!

My perverted brain says killer heels every time.. Sadly, knowing the practicalities of cycling I guess it'll be the SPD's

Still, either way I bet your rear looks great x

Wouldn't be spds on a road bike as they are for mountain bikes. Would most likely be cleats. "
Really? I have SPDs on my tourer - much more comfortable for cafe stops and socializing...

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

Yep, but legs need a rest today after yesterday!

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

Mr here, I get terrible lower back pain during a long cycle and for days afterwards, am I just not stretching properly or is there a secret cycling technique I don't know about?

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

I’d say bike fit isn’t right for you. Could be all manor of things.

Top tube wrong length,

stem length wrong.

Saddle height incorrect,

pedal arms wrong length,

Frame wrong size in general

If you can I’d get to your local bike shop and get a fitment done. There not expensive and will save pain after a ride.

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

"I’d say bike fit isn’t right for you. Could be all manor of things.

Top tube wrong length,

stem length wrong.

Saddle height incorrect,

pedal arms wrong length,

Frame wrong size in general

If you can I’d get to your local bike shop and get a fitment done. There not expensive and will save pain after a ride.

Mr "

Thanks very much, sound advice, I've adjusted as much as I can without getting a fitting done, might be time to give it a go. Cheers

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

No worries there are quite a few good tutorials online that help with basic bike fitting and positioning. Have a google and you’ll find something.

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

My new Carrera arrives on Tuesday

So excited!

I've had a retro bike for my commute to work for a long time now (2 plus years) and I'm tired of it breaking and it breaking my body!

I can't wait to be more enthusiastic about going longer distances x

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By *REEN GRASSMan
over a year ago

worcester

LanndR2014 has forgotten to give me his views on insurance !! Don’t you need it then

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By *REEN GRASSMan
over a year ago

worcester

Can I really take you serious when there’s a pic of you in pink pants on your profile !! Roll on

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

What’s my fetish got to do with the conversation? Fortunately for me and others on this thread it shows your only commenting to get a rise out of people. This was a thread about cycling and helping people out not for narrow minded people such as yourself to jump in on with actually not a lot to input. If you’d now move on to another thread as us cyclists have things to discuss.

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By *REEN GRASSMan
over a year ago

worcester

Let me guess, your trying to chat about where to park your bikes !!!!

if you know what I mean

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

Nope, no idea what your waffling on about.

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

Anyone else’s cock shrink When you ride, even when it’s not cold. Happens in the summer, I’m guessing it’s cause blood is going to more vital areas. Or is it just me?

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By *ky19Man
over a year ago

Plymouth OYO Hotel

Enjoyed reading this thread, haven't been able to cycle for 6 years really and feel envious of everyone.

Was never an expert but pretty capable IMO. Had just done my first 60miler on 29.9.12 and was raring to do it again the next day before factors intervened.

Does having a road bike make a big difference cos I was doing it on a Trek? I remember only being able to get to a certain speed and feeling I was at the bike's limit but not my own.

I am fortunate to have long legs which I'm sure was helpful for long steep hills, I guess the same way a jack is able to lift a car?

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

I cycle everywhere

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By *agermeisterMan
over a year ago

Leeds

"I cycle everywhere

Marry me!

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

Cycling has its place, but it’s not on our roads. "

Yet again another misinformed car driver.

For the umpteenth time!

There is no road tax.

There is vehicle excise duty.

This is based on the vehicles emissions.

A bicycle has no emissions, there fore no tax to pay.

As for insurance most cyclists have insurance from a professional governing body, such as the BCF, CTC, RTTC, etc. If not it is with their home insurance.

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By *alvenieMan
over a year ago

Bouncing Between Swindon and Weston

"Yet again another misinformed car driver.

For the umpteenth time!

There is no road tax.

There is vehicle excise duty.

This is based on the vehicles emissions.

A bicycle has no emissions, there fore no tax to pay.

As for insurance most cyclists have insurance from a professional governing body, such as the BCF, CTC, RTTC, etc. If not it is with their home insurance."

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By *pider-WomanWoman
over a year ago

Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Truro

"Got out yesterday for my first day of training. Did 30 miles around the coast

Today 20 miles its the start of 6 mths of training

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By *i1971Man
over a year ago

Cornwall

"Enjoyed reading this thread, haven't been able to cycle for 6 years really and feel envious of everyone.

Was never an expert but pretty capable IMO. Had just done my first 60miler on 29.9.12 and was raring to do it again the next day before factors intervened.

Does having a road bike make a big difference cos I was doing it on a Trek? I remember only being able to get to a certain speed and feeling I was at the bike's limit but not my own.

I am fortunate to have long legs which I'm sure was helpful for long steep hills, I guess the same way a jack is able to lift a car?"

With generally narrower wheels & road tyres that tend to be slicker than MTB etc, a road bike will make a difference.

With a previous road bike, I also felt that I could give more, but couldn't get the bike to give it. Changed the gearing on it & instantly better.

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

"Enjoyed reading this thread, haven't been able to cycle for 6 years really and feel envious of everyone.

Was never an expert but pretty capable IMO. Had just done my first 60miler on 29.9.12 and was raring to do it again the next day before factors intervened.

Does having a road bike make a big difference cos I was doing it on a Trek? I remember only being able to get to a certain speed and feeling I was at the bike's limit but not my own.

I am fortunate to have long legs which I'm sure was helpful for long steep hills, I guess the same way a jack is able to lift a car?

With generally narrower wheels & road tyres that tend to be slicker than MTB etc, a road bike will make a difference.

With a previous road bike, I also felt that I could give more, but couldn't get the bike to give it. Changed the gearing on it & instantly better. "

They do say the best climbers are the smaller riders, only have to look at riders like Pantani, Robert Millar. Although I was a fairly decent climber years ago.

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

Yup! Road to Brighton and back from Portsmouth this weekend

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

"Anyone else’s cock shrink When you ride, even when it’s not cold. Happens in the summer, I’m guessing it’s cause blood is going to more vital areas. Or is it just me? "

I find this helpful as it stops it getting caught in the chain.

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By *entle giraffeMan
over a year ago

Minehead

A hilly 30 miles or so just finished

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By *pider-WomanWoman
over a year ago

Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Truro

"A hilly 30 miles or so just finished

That's the joys of living down here...its a slop

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By *entle giraffeMan
over a year ago

Minehead

"A hilly 30 miles or so just finished

That's the joys of living down here...its a slop

Hey you x

It's true we have many a good climb down 'ere

How's your training going? Im over your age limit and not a site supporter so can't message you privately to discuss x

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

Just got in after a fast ride home, 11 mile in 27 minutes with a 6 mile stretch on a cycle path at an average of 26mph (I love a tail wind)

A couple of long ride homes with some hills planned for later this week

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By *pider-WomanWoman
over a year ago

Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Truro

"A hilly 30 miles or so just finished

That's the joys of living down here...its a slop

Hey you x

It's true we have many a good climb down 'ere

How's your training going? Im over your age limit and not a site supporter so can't message you privately to discuss x"

Ok I will go change that for a bit. I've just started on the rd again a few days ago

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By *entle giraffeMan
over a year ago

Minehead

"A hilly 30 miles or so just finished

That's the joys of living down here...its a slop

Hey you x

It's true we have many a good climb down 'ere

How's your training going? Im over your age limit and not a site supporter so can't message you privately to discuss x

Ok I will go change that for a bit. I've just started on the rd again a few days ago

Ok. I wasn't pleading for special access but that's very kind of you

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By *ranfondoMan
over a year ago

Cambridgeshire

Nipped out on Saturday..then got a message from a customer that his bike was damaged from being forced off the road...so turned around and went out with the van to rescue him... busy today with 2 x B'twin road bikes in, a Ribble CGR and a special build Cannondale Super Six with Q rings, power meter and more..... tomorrow brings Mountain Bike build and on Wednesday....Frame up Trek Madone 9 with Powermeter crank, eTap and other goodies.... Evening ride for me tomorrow hopefully.....

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

Yes we bothvride off road.

Pic in profile for friends.

Hubby has international cap....

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By *ebjonnsonMan
over a year ago

Maldon

Need to get some hours in now it’s getting warmer. Planning to cycle Cambridge to Whitby on May Day weekend. Will cheat a bit though by getting train to Kings Lynn then cycle to Coningsby hotel, next day to Driffield hotel, then on to Whitby.

June will ride from Le Mans to Angers, then folllw the Loire river to Nevers. Train to Paris then Eurostar back to home.

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By *entleman of GirthMan
over a year ago

Forest Row

Sorry, but I hate f**king cyclists.

I live and work in a rural area, and I work any of 7 days a week. Trying to get to work at weekends is miserable down to the hoards of Lycra clad townie-tossers who think the countryside is their own personal theme-park.

Several weekends they even try to shut down local roads for Club competitions, roads local to where I live, not them!!

I’m certainly not alone in my hatred of these bastards!

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By *pider-WomanWoman
over a year ago

Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Truro

"Sorry, but I hate f**king cyclists.

Several weekends they even try to shut down local roads for Club competitions, roads local to where I live, not them!!

I’m certainly not alone in my hatred of these bastards!"

This is not the thread for you so go do one

and take your attitude somewhere else.

Have a nice day

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By *revaunanceCouple
over a year ago

Exeter

Yes, I do (Trev).

I'm not as dedicated as I could be, but still do around 100 miles a week.

I must admit though I'm a bit of a fair weather cyclist!

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By *ebjonnsonMan
over a year ago

Maldon

"Sorry, but I hate f**king cyclists.

Several weekends they even try to shut down local roads for Club competitions, roads local to where I live, not them!!

I’m certainly not alone in my hatred of these bastards!"

Charming attitude?

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By *entle giraffeMan
over a year ago

Minehead

"Sorry, but I hate f**king cyclists.

Several weekends they even try to shut down local roads for Club competitions, roads local to where I live, not them!!

I’m certainly not alone in my hatred of these bastards!"

Snappa,

I too live in the countryside, drive a car as well as cycle.

As is usual when someone displays hatred using such vile language; it says more about you than the people you so dislike.

I only hope that your ability to control these feelings is a little better when you are behind the wheel.

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By *entleman of GirthMan
over a year ago

Forest Row

Vile language???? Really???

Awww Snowflake xx

"Sorry, but I hate f**king cyclists.

Several weekends they even try to shut down local roads for Club competitions, roads local to where I live, not them!!

I’m certainly not alone in my hatred of these bastards!

Snappa,

I too live in the countryside, drive a car as well as cycle.

As is usual when someone displays hatred using such vile language; it says more about you than the people you so dislike.

I only hope that your ability to control these feelings is a little better when you are behind the wheel.

Gg"

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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

"Vile language???? Really???

Awww Snowflake xx

Sorry, but I hate f**king cyclists.

Several weekends they even try to shut down local roads for Club competitions, roads local to where I live, not them!!

I’m certainly not alone in my hatred of these bastards!

Snappa,

Maybe you should change your bio from “considerate gent seaking unhurried fun” as clearly both of these seem to be incorrect!

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over a year ago

"Sorry, but I hate f**king cyclists.

Several weekends they even try to shut down local roads for Club competitions, roads local to where I live, not them!!

I’m certainly not alone in my hatred of these bastards!"

Kant

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

I think it’s small man syndrome

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over a year ago

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

"I think it’s small man syndrome "

He is hardly small lol

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By *apeyeMan
over a year ago

worcester

How many traffic jams have you caused today in your pink pants lol

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By *entleman of GirthMan
over a year ago

Forest Row

In my own time, I do like things unhurried, but when I’m going to work, the clients get the jump if I turn up late. I probably should say, i don’t have any issue with cyclists on their own or horse riders. It’s the gangs who seem to revel in clogging up country lanes at weekends, often deliberately preventing safe overtaking. On Sunday, a 30 mile trip across Sussex, I encountered 6 different packs of these evil beasts, all dressed up like their favourite druggy sporting heroes.

"Vile language???? Really???

Awww Snowflake xx

Sorry, but I hate f**king cyclists.

Several weekends they even try to shut down local roads for Club competitions, roads local to where I live, not them!!

I’m certainly not alone in my hatred of these bastards!

Snappa,

Maybe you should change your bio from “considerate gent seaking unhurried fun” as clearly both of these seem to be incorrect! "

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

"In my own time, I do like things unhurried, but when I’m going to work, the clients get the jump if I turn up late. I probably should say, i don’t have any issue with cyclists on their own or horse riders. It’s the gangs who seem to revel in clogging up country lanes at weekends, often deliberately preventing safe overtaking. On Sunday, a 30 mile trip across Sussex, I encountered 6 different packs of these evil beasts, all dressed up like their favourite druggy sporting heroes.

Vile language???? Really???

Awww Snowflake xx

What’s your sport of choice?

Sorry, but I hate f**king cyclists.

Several weekends they even try to shut down local roads for Club competitions, roads local to where I live, not them!!

I’m certainly not alone in my hatred of these bastards!

Snappa,

Maybe you should change your bio from “considerate gent seaking unhurried fun” as clearly both of these seem to be incorrect! "

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

You know, when you look at a thread a think “this probably isn’t the thread for me”...he didn’t.

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

"You know, when you look at a thread a think “this probably isn’t the thread for me”...he didn’t.

There has been a few on here been like that, but hey ho they have had there 5 mins of fame got a couple of reactions but on the whole they disappear back under the rock they crawled out from.

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By *onelfMan
over a year ago

Saltash

Can I go home now? Lovely weather here and I've got a 2hr ride planned.

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

bad for knees and hips ,i just walk

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By *exytoo2Couple
over a year ago

Newbury

Mountain bikes, Off road and through the woods for us

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By *ranfondoMan
over a year ago

Cambridgeshire

enjoy the weather.... nice to get some miles in without needing loads of layers

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By *pider-WomanWoman
over a year ago

Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Truro

"enjoy the weather.... nice to get some miles in without needing loads of layers"

Oh yes very nice to have short sleeves and shorts on...at last, long may it last

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By *ranfondoMan
over a year ago

Cambridgeshire

"enjoy the weather.... nice to get some miles in without needing loads of layers

Oh yes very nice to have short sleeves and shorts on...at last, long may it last

Certainly hope so....I've a bike to finish in the morning...then I'm off out to take a spin....

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By *onelfMan
over a year ago

Saltash

"enjoy the weather.... nice to get some miles in without needing loads of layers

Oh yes very nice to have short sleeves and shorts on...at last, long may it last

Certainly hope so....I've a bike to finish in the morning...then I'm off out to take a spin...."

Sun on bare flesh was great. Honking head wind once I'd left the cliff road less so.

Still means I can eat the entire contents of the fridge now.

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

I love getting out with my local club and getting the miles in.

I'm cycling the North Coast 500 with a few guys from work as a charity event next year.

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

I've a century ride planned for the weekend so gave the bike a once over last night and all is good. I'm looking forward to it it's the first real long ride this year.

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By *ranfondoMan
over a year ago

Cambridgeshire

Final tweaks on a Trek Madone 9 custom build with eTap & Red then a ride out to stretch the legs.... out again Saturday with a Sportive pal... training ride... a tad warm out there today

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By *relanddirectMan
over a year ago

cheshire

I love to cycle, especially in weather like this x

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