Road Cycling Essentials

Jonny ///M · 15 May 2012 at 13:49

Cycleguard is the insurer I've dealt with as a shop. They seem to be 10% of the bikes value over the year.

When it did go wrong for a customer he had the money paid into our bank within a week which is pretty good going. That was when his chain managed to puncture his carbon downtube.

George Hincapie · 15 May 2012 at 14:03

***** Craft Jerseys - £15 *****

Amazing bargain I've just been made aware of here.

Craft clothing is very good quality; as used by the RadioShack Nissan Trek Pro team. I've ordered one red and one blue. Stupid bargain TBH

[DOD]Asprilla · 15 May 2012 at 14:07

clv101 said:
A few photos from Giro d'Italia, team time trial. Wish I'd packed the SLR! http://www.flickr.com/photos/7600596@N06/sets/72157629730860176/

Wow, that looks great.

In other news, I've been asked if I want to take part in a little event at the beginning of July; A charity cycle ride has fallen through and so the organising company has asked my work's club if they can put together a group of 15-25 people who want to ride Stage 4 of this year's Tdf 4 hours ahead of the actual race........

George Hincapie · 15 May 2012 at 14:13

[DOD]Asprilla;21924975 said:
A charity cycle ride has fallen through and so the organising company has asked my work's club if they can put together a group of 15-25 people who want to ride Stage 4 of this year's Tdf 4 hours ahead of the actual race........

Stage 4 should be pretty flat. Go for it

*Edit*

Being the kind soul that I am...

[DOD]Asprilla · 15 May 2012 at 14:23

George Hincapie said:
Stage 4 should be pretty flat. Go for it

*Edit*

Being the kind soul that I am...

Like I haven't already signed up

Downside is that we need 15 people and so far only 6 have signed up. Other downside is the price tag; it's into 4 figures.

broona · 15 May 2012 at 14:37

George Hincapie said:
***** Craft Jerseys - £15 *****

Amazing bargain I've just been made aware of here.

Craft clothing is very good quality; as used by the RadioShack Nissan Trek Pro team. I've ordered one red and one blue. Stupid bargain TBH

Thanks for the link.

Anyone have any idea of sizing on them? I'm a 39-40 chest, and normally wear a large in everything, but the sizing chart seems to indicate I may need a medium. Cheers.

Streeteh · 15 May 2012 at 14:57

George Hincapie said:
Stage 4 should be pretty flat. Go for it

*Edit*

Being the kind soul that I am...

Been after a jersey for a while now. Thanks for this.

George Hincapie · 15 May 2012 at 15:23

[DOD]Asprilla;21925111 said:
Like I haven't already signed up

Downside is that we need 15 people and so far only 6 have signed up. Other downside is the price tag; it's into 4 figures.

I'd volunteer, but I've already paid for a week in the Pyrenees during the 2nd week. My wife says no

George Hincapie · 15 May 2012 at 15:24

broona said:
Thanks for the link.

Anyone have any idea of sizing on them? I'm a 39-40 chest, and normally wear a large in everything, but the sizing chart seems to indicate I may need a medium. Cheers.

Medium would be right then.

Liquid_Entity · 15 May 2012 at 15:25

I got soaked up the bum crack today by all the lovely rain and splashback.

Can anyone spec me some mudguards that are simple to put on but work well. Preferably under £30. I have a GT Traffic 1.0 if anyone needs to know.

Cheers

One More Solo · 15 May 2012 at 15:43

George Hincapie said:
***** Craft Jerseys - £15 *****

Amazing bargain I've just been made aware of here.

Craft clothing is very good quality; as used by the RadioShack Nissan Trek Pro team. I've ordered one red and one blue. Stupid bargain TBH

Thanks for the heads up, ordered two but based on the above post the small might be too big? Hate flappy jerseys.

George Hincapie · 15 May 2012 at 17:22

Just back from the Doctors. Apparently I've got house wife's knee! Ibuprofen should sort it and I can still train.

touch · 15 May 2012 at 18:09

George Hincapie said:
Apparently I've got house wife's knee

caused by trauma, such as that caused by excessive kneeling.

I wont ask but i hope you get better soon.

VeNT · 15 May 2012 at 20:26

[DOD]Asprilla;21925111 said:
Like I haven't already signed up

Downside is that we need 15 people and so far only 6 have signed up. Other downside is the price tag; it's into 4 figures.

that each or between you?

George Hincapie · 15 May 2012 at 20:39

VeNT said:
that each or between you?

If it's anything like the GPM10 stages, that will be 4 figures each.

VeNT · 15 May 2012 at 21:05

George Hincapie said:
If it's anything like the GPM10 stages, that will be 4 figures each.

sweet baby jesus!

[DOD]Asprilla · 15 May 2012 at 21:21

VeNT said:
sweet baby jesus!

Indeed, but it just so happens that I've sold quite a bit of kit recently, including one frame and a pair of deep carbon rims and so I've got the cash in the bank. Also, how may times in my life is an opportunity like this going to come up?

VeNT · 15 May 2012 at 21:50

depends how old you are

touch · 15 May 2012 at 22:14

[DOD]Asprilla;21928681 said:
Also, how may times in my life is an opportunity like this going to come up?

Cant you just go and ride the stage yourself?
They only close the roads for a couple of hours for the race but most traffic will avoid it all day, you could ride the route the morning of the stage. If you do a mountain stage you'll even have all the motorhomes along the side of the road and a big crowd cheering you on.
No pressure to keep ahead of the race either, if the caravan comes past you just pull over and watch the race come past, then jump back on your bike and follow them

[DOD]Asprilla · 16 May 2012 at 06:41

I could do that but I'd probably be on my own, I'd have to organise my own transport, accommodation, food and support and I wouldn't get VIP finish line access or access to the Start Village the following morning.

VeNT said:
depends how old you are

Closer to 40 than I am to 30