Road Cycling

Martynt74 said:
Assuming the car is big enough for the bike box?
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The example given is a Hyundai Tucson. I can't find anything to verify if it would be big enough, but I think with the back seats down it should be fine.

Martynt74 said:
I'd offer a list but the cost of petrol would be around €100 along when factoring in there/back.
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Thanks, yeah, I think I'm probably quite a way out of your way.

Martynt74 said:
Weird that the company offers no support with transfers though. Is it a cycling specific holiday organiser?
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Yeah, it's who I use for work trips, but I guess there is perhaps a bit better control over when people will be landing and leaving. With this trip open to anyone, I guess it could be a nightmare with people arriving at all different times of the day.
 
I'm sure this has likely been asked, possibly even by me! Is there any way to have any idea on bib shorts other than just trial and error? I know everyone raves about Assos ones, but it's a hefty amount if they end up not working for me which is partly holding me off. The chamois on one of mine seems to have got destroyed after washing which is weird as they were washed in the same way as previously (Delicates 40C wash) and were in the same time as other shorts which had no issues. They were old though so maybe just completely gave up.

I quite like my Siroko ones which were €90 but they're not massively more comfortable than my cheap Danish Endurance ones which were only €30. Feels more "premium" but not necessarily comfier so not sure i'd want to spend the extra on them again. I've been considering some "gravel" specific ones which in theory would be more cushioned. Especially with considering some more gravel based events. Figure BF is a good time to be looking.
 
Martynt74 said:
I'm sure this has likely been asked, possibly even by me! Is there any way to have any idea on bib shorts other than just trial and error? I know everyone raves about Assos ones, but it's a hefty amount if they end up not working for me which is partly holding me off. The chamois on one of mine seems to have got destroyed after washing which is weird as they were washed in the same way as previously (Delicates 40C wash) and were in the same time as other shorts which had no issues. They were old though so maybe just completely gave up.

I quite like my Siroko ones which were €90 but they're not massively more comfortable than my cheap Danish Endurance ones which were only €30. Feels more "premium" but not necessarily comfier so not sure i'd want to spend the extra on them again. I've been considering some "gravel" specific ones which in theory would be more cushioned. Especially with considering some more gravel based events. Figure BF is a good time to be looking.
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I find Assos' basic shorts (Mille GT C2) good value at £120, as they've lasted me two years and still look great. On a separate note, shouldn't you be washing them at 30C? A specialist sports wash like Nikwax should also work.
 
Liefrich said:
I find Assos' basic shorts (Mille GT C2) good value at £120, as they've lasted me two years and still look great. On a separate note, shouldn't you be washing them at 30C? A specialist sports wash like Nikwax should also work.
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Oh maybe i'll drop it then.

It's weird, i initially set the machine to "Hand Wash" but it defaults to 60c and 1200 spin which seems about as far from a hand wash as you can get :p I then switched to delicates which was 40c and 800rpm.
 
Martynt74 said:
I'm sure this has likely been asked, possibly even by me! Is there any way to have any idea on bib shorts other than just trial and error? I know everyone raves about Assos ones, but it's a hefty amount if they end up not working for me which is partly holding me off. The chamois on one of mine seems to have got destroyed after washing which is weird as they were washed in the same way as previously (Delicates 40C wash) and were in the same time as other shorts which had no issues. They were old though so maybe just completely gave up.

I quite like my Siroko ones which were €90 but they're not massively more comfortable than my cheap Danish Endurance ones which were only €30. Feels more "premium" but not necessarily comfier so not sure i'd want to spend the extra on them again. I've been considering some "gravel" specific ones which in theory would be more cushioned. Especially with considering some more gravel based events. Figure BF is a good time to be looking.
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I find my Le Col ones great. I've bought each of them when they've been doing deals with their jerseys and other bits, so I think I've generally ended up with bibs, a jersey, and something else (gilet, base layer, etc) for around £150.
 
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