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6hrs 50mins 10secs for the official time. Placed third out of everyone that did the 101 mile route so pretty happy with that although I imagine the calibre of rider is probably not as strong as what you'd get at a Wiggle event for example.
Just waiting for the obligatory cheesy photos to surface now.
I don't know whether the hills are comparable, but here's a couple from Saturday's effort...
2.4miles, cat 3, 8.8mph.
0.8 miles, cat 4, 7.3mph.
I'll bet you were going faster than you think.
Wow so much faster than I managed my ride, I think Strava has my moving time at around 8 hours. I stopped with a group while one of them sorted his tyre out after 3 punctures in a few miles. Then they left me.
Vonhelmet, check out http://app.strava.com/segments/3585949. A whole 4.3mph
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Did the same event last year but the shorter route and really struggled. Now the Peaks are my back yard I'm a lot stronger. You learn to love the hills! I'd love to crack 6 hours- maybe next year.
Bike finally came from Ribble, haven't actually ridden it yet and the seat needs adjusting, going for a spin later this evening!
Ribble Reynolds Steel 525 Audax with Campagnolo Veloce Groupset
Beautiful bike! Loving the red with white and black detailing. How much did that set you back?
it's through cyclescheme £931 + administration charge £65 + £20 delivery. Brilliant customer service from ribble I wasn't expecting the bike until end of July (I placed order 25th may) to be honest as they told me they would start building it 1st July. I love steel tubing they are so thin compared to alu frames which are pretty chunky.Aye, that's one thing I love about steel frames. I'll pick one up at some point in the next few years.
You've got 9.5 for Belmont. It's me that's got 8.8. I need to stop parking my bike and chilling out on the false summit...
In fairness, that looks comparable to the infamous Rake, and I think my best speed up there is about the same, though I don't have a Strava link for it. It's 0.6 miles long and took me 8 minutes. Nightmare.
Shaved a good 25second off my home segment today, so close yet so far away from my first KOM...
http://app.strava.com/activities/64052108
Lanky Wayne's time is too fast but I'm sure I can shave it, even if I have to do it daily second by second.
http://app.strava.com/activities/64052108
Lanky Wayne's time is too fast but I'm sure I can shave it, even if I have to do it daily second by second.
Here you go.
Also, **** these Durano Plus. I'm sacking them off and sticking my super heavy, wire beaded 32mm Marathon Plus back on. I'm getting sick of fixing punctures and the Marathons were well comfier on the crappy surfaces of my commute.
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Damien - give these tyres a try: http://www.evanscycles.com/products...=mkwid__pcrid_17321847296_kword__match__plid_
Bargain price and I've had no puncture issues since fitting them on my commuter. I got the 25s and they give a nice cushy ride.
Bargain price and I've had no puncture issues since fitting them on my commuter. I got the 25s and they give a nice cushy ride.
Well I went out and did some "hills" tonight. 357 metres of elevation in total, and a max heart rate of 182, a 30 mile route. Can't complain, and its a lovely route. Obviously nothing on you guys up north, but I had to cycle 10 miles to find a hill 
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Think I'll try and do that one 2/3 times a week and get some leg strength up.
.Think I'll try and do that one 2/3 times a week and get some leg strength up.
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Bah, went to go out this evening, and thought whats that noise, couldn't see anything, looked at the back wheel properly and one of my spokes had gone 
Not sure when I done it, must have been on the way home on Sunday, but didn't notice it, so hope I haven't done too much damage.
Bit disappointing though considering only had the bike since January, worth being cheeky with Wiggle and asking for a replacement or just stump up for a new spoke?
Not sure when I done it, must have been on the way home on Sunday, but didn't notice it, so hope I haven't done too much damage.Bit disappointing though considering only had the bike since January, worth being cheeky with Wiggle and asking for a replacement or just stump up for a new spoke?
There's nothing cheeky about it. You would expect a wheel to last more than 6 months (unless you've done serious mileage). Email them and say so, they're usually pretty good.
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