Caporegime
I wonder what would happen to the British Cycling discount you get at CRC.
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I wonder what would happen to the British Cycling discount you get at CRC.
Hopefully it'll then work on wiggle. Even more hopefully - they screw the whole thing up and allow them to stack and I buy one of these with a 20% discount. xD
I didn't notice a rumble, just the spoke noise. I'm sure once it's coupled with a disc at the back we'll be cooking on gas*rumble rumble rumble, badabadabadabada*?
Man of Honour
Yes, you're climbing the Wrekin next to Telford for some reason? I don't know it but only knowing some parts of Telford I can't imagine it's a very nice place/climb!
If you want some cool descents then elongate your route to include Cleobury Mortimer->Ludlow (amazing views climbs/descent) or Malvern Hills(Wyche)/British Camp.
One of these days you've gotta give me a little notice (or ride it on a saturday) and I'll come meet you for a climb and coffee or two!
Pushed a 16mph average again this morning commuting but it hurt - some headwinds! All 3 of my commutes so far this week are 16+mph avg
Can't see me continually being lucky with lights/traffic and being able to maintain it but it's a nice target to aim for (grudas, I'll make you proud!)
Still trying to get used to clipping in SPD-SL's without looking/fumbling...
Yeah, this is really just a "need to get there as fast as possible" ride. At least, as fast as possible whilst avoiding hideous A roads. All the roads were checked fairly thoroughly on Google Street View but if there's a bit you've spotted that is utterly guff let me know (and the mile/km it's along) and I'll go and sort it.
If I'm ever in the area for more than a fly past I'll definitely mention it btw
Soldato
Blody turbo (Elite crono fluid) has died, not looking forward to dealing with Wiggle returns again 
Doesn't help that this model is no longer in stock!
Doesn't help that this model is no longer in stock!
Soldato
Man of Honour
Couldn't handle the raw wattz you were outputting?
Yup, once you hit double figures the damn thing just falls apart.
Soldato
Just need to get my rubber floor down and mount that on the wall and a shelf.
Anyone get a RideLondon place? I got commiserations
Same. So that's a 0/4 success rate. Meanwhile, I see on other sites that some people have made it in again for the 3rd/4th time
They could at least design the ballot to give everyone a chance of doing it once (with the exception of the charity places).Think I'll stick to other rides like the Tour of Cambridgeshire and not bother entering the ballot again, means I at least don't have to keep the day free until the inevitable "commiserations" magazine comes through.
Same. So that's a 0/4 success rate. Meanwhile, I see on other sites that some people have made it in again for the 3rd/4th time
Think I'll stick to other rides like the Tour of Cambridgeshire and not bother entering the ballot again, means I at least don't have to keep the day free until the inevitable "commiserations" magazine comes through.
I haven't actually seen the magazine yet but sounds like it gives you training tips and stuff for a ride you can't do... bit of an insult!
I was considering the charity ride but I don't really feel it's enough of a challenge to be requesting so much sponsorship money off people.
Soldato
Don't worry guys you aren't missing out on much.
Yes the roads are closed so no cars, but they are instead populated with nodders, MAMILs and wannabe Pros riding like careless, dangerous ****s.
Yes the roads are closed so no cars, but they are instead populated with nodders, MAMILs and wannabe Pros riding like careless, dangerous ****s.
Soldato
Ride London rejection here but my wife got a spot. Annoying really as we wanted to ride together, weighing up a charity option but I wouldn't feel right given it's not a "challenge". Wonder if I can do something grim instead to raise the money and donate it to a charity for a RL place.
Soldato
Caporegime
Soldato
Cold commute in this morning, -1 with a -2 slight wind chill. Looks like the 36 hours of snow originally forecast for this weekend is now a mixture of rain and snow... So sleet then. 36 hours of freezing sleet & rain. Turbo anyone?
Ahhh, I thought you were still running your disc, hence my rumblebumble!
'Died'?
How much is it this year? A friend did it last year, raised a load of money for a local charity and still had to fork out several hundred of his own to ride it. I really can't see the appeal and why so many people harp on about it - there's plenty of other cheaper sportives with closed roads... Which much better scenery!
They're different routes?
Do it on fixed gear!
I didn't notice a rumble, just the spoke noise. I'm sure once it's coupled with a disc at the back we'll be cooking on gas
Ahhh, I thought you were still running your disc, hence my rumblebumble!
Blody turbo (Elite crono fluid) has died, not looking forward to dealing with Wiggle returns again
Doesn't help that this model is no longer in stock!
'Died'?
How much is it this year? A friend did it last year, raised a load of money for a local charity and still had to fork out several hundred of his own to ride it. I really can't see the appeal and why so many people harp on about it - there's plenty of other cheaper sportives with closed roads... Which much better scenery!
They're different routes?
Do it on fixed gear!
Man of Honour
Day off today so I'm as rested as possible for tomorrow's ride. I'm hoping I can manage to hold a decent pace - I'll probably just aim to be slightly above 200W the whole way, which should be sustainable without meaning I'm too dead in the evening.
Careful out there today guys. Came off on some black ice this morning, and now feeling very sorry for myself. My **** is covered in road rash, work will be fun today 
Think I've done quite a bit of damage to the bike unfortunately, gear shifters shattered. Derailleur has 'bits' missing. Back wheel badly buckled. I need to a more thorough inspection though.
Have to say, the motorists around me were really nice couple of people offered me lifts.
Think I've done quite a bit of damage to the bike unfortunately, gear shifters shattered. Derailleur has 'bits' missing. Back wheel badly buckled. I need to a more thorough inspection though.
Have to say, the motorists around me were really nice couple of people offered me lifts.
Well that's a new experience, Reynards kicked in seriously badly today, got to work in quite a bit of pain in my hands, thought I was ok, went and had a shower, and had to sit down in the shower, went seriously light headed. Had to get out once I got myself back to normality and go sit down and have some sugar.
Not sure what caused that, possibly combo of my body being in pain and no food in me yet, wasn't a pleasant experience!
Not sure what caused that, possibly combo of my body being in pain and no food in me yet, wasn't a pleasant experience!
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