Anyone spotting many deals? Quite a lot landed on Sigmasports 'Clearance' last 2 days. Snagged some Rapha core shorts for £69! Have been happy paying 85-90 on them direct from Rapha when on deals, but hasn't been many this year.
I need to start looking at thermal/winter shorts replacements. My go-to Sportful NoRain 1 are no longer produced, the replacement NoRain 2 are thinner and lower coverage on the body with thinner more meshy straps so not as thick/weatherproof/warm for £20-30 more. Good for down to 6-7 degrees, much lower they're too breathable and need to wear a thermal tight over the top. Really pointless wearing them in freezing temps vs the 1, as the originals are good for a couple of degrees less which makes all the difference in UK winter!
Anyone used the Le Col thermal shorts? I've got a few pairs of Rapha thermal and 2 pair of Shadow, which are good for winter & wet weather... But the price no way I'll wear them commuting. I need something that costs less than £100 to buy several pairs of - not something more than double!
I need to start looking at thermal/winter shorts replacements. My go-to Sportful NoRain 1 are no longer produced, the replacement NoRain 2 are thinner and lower coverage on the body with thinner more meshy straps so not as thick/weatherproof/warm for £20-30 more. Good for down to 6-7 degrees, much lower they're too breathable and need to wear a thermal tight over the top. Really pointless wearing them in freezing temps vs the 1, as the originals are good for a couple of degrees less which makes all the difference in UK winter!
Anyone used the Le Col thermal shorts? I've got a few pairs of Rapha thermal and 2 pair of Shadow, which are good for winter & wet weather... But the price no way I'll wear them commuting. I need something that costs less than £100 to buy several pairs of - not something more than double!
Brave! Which course - I assume not the 360km!?Well the plan is a little more gravel. Am eyeing up this!
360K - Iron Gravel
irongravel.com
Haha yeah, that's more boulders than gravel! Reminds me of a 'backroad' I figured I could go over as a shortcut on my road bike. No chance 10%+ on loose gravel with road tyres! (actually considered walking it until it levelled off but didn't want to wreck my cleats like you!)First attempt at a proper gravel ride yesterday. Not sure I trust Strava classification of terrain.
I’d have struggled on my Hardtail on this given lack of confidence!
Was around 9% incline and felt scary being clipped in. Then had to walk in carbon soles shoes which wasn’t ideal!
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