[Mark Lloyd]

Damm forgot that it was this weekend meant to go have a looksee

http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/latest/400734/taylor-takes-monsal-hill-climb.html

[chappers]

i want one of these...

[Bowie]

Damm forgot that it was this weekend meant to go have a looksee

http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/latest/400734/taylor-takes-monsal-hill-climb.html

I've always got cramp when i get to the top of this!
and, through no influence of my own i might add, just found out we sponsored this event.
anyone doing the peak tour end of this month? it looks monstrous.

[fatkid2000]

Was due to do tour of the Peak - but can't due to work. If anyone wants my ticket - let me know.

[bigphil]

I'm doing the Tour of the Peak, as I believe is Clm.  I think there's near enough 700 signed up.

[soapy]

i want one of these...

..flux capacitor attached on the right, yeah..?

[El Mocho]

Second ride of any distance on my new bike today and my first go on Froggatt hill. Set off up the hill about 20sec behind some lad - passed him when he stopped to answere his phone? but he passed me again just as we left the trees which was lucky as I started wilting as I went into the slight head wind. Tried to keep the gap no more than 50m or so to the top but the last 4 mins were pretty grim.

I think I did it in just over 17min but I was using the wifes wrist watch (with no stop watch) and my eyes could hardly focus on the hands before I collapsed into the verge and started retching. Was very pleased that I wasn't actually sick as I often continue until that is the case (when running, climbing etc) and it then takes me a couple of months to get over the whole experience.

A guy coming the other way at the top did stop to ask me if I was ok! This was after I had been sitting there for a couple of mins and thought I was starting to feel better.

Thank god it was down hill all the way to Dore (was taking May back home from Gymnastics on the train).

Well excited by all this lycra wearing.

[fatdoc]

 

you're in the club now mate...

[Percy B]

Cheeky, I know, but if you want to buy a cheap compact chainset I have one for sale in the for sale section (for those of you who, like me, hardly ever look in that section).

[bigphil]

It was the Tour of the Peak yesterday and generally horrible conditions. How did those hardcore roadies on here fair?  Took me 9hrs 22mins to do the long route with 8hrs riding and the rest eating, drinking and fixing a broken chain. I don't think I've ever done anything so brutal on a bike but I'm probably going to sign up and do it next year now the fatigue is wearing away.

[fatdoc]

Heads up. Kilo to go entries for 2010 went live at midnight.

I'm in the Cat on 28th march, 67 miles.

Get in gents, will fill faaast.

[Bowie]

did my first little beginner fell race at weekend (dovedale dash) and i've just booked on to Cheshire Cat. The walking lung (brummie lee) is going to do it as well. psyched for a winter of pain. 

[bigphil]

Heads up. Kilo to go entries for 2010 went live at midnight.

I'm in the Cat on 28th march, 67 miles.

Get in gents, will fill faaast.

Is it £25 like the Tour of the Peak?

[Bowie]

£28

[chappers]

touring bike pr0n...

[Houdini]

^ Urgh. 


Not into these classic seats that are all the rage now

They've got PERINEUM TISSUE DEATH written all over them

[cowboyhat]

Agree, i rode a Brooks on my single for about three years, thought it looked well good, (it did), luckily it was stolen from outside a pub so I could move on to a proper seat.

On the road bike I'm with the Arione.

[Dolly]

Time for my annual post on this thread as I fall back in love with roadie stuff after a week riding in the sunshine in Italy. Have a look here   http://www.riccionebikehotels.it/ for details if you're interested. It makes for a great family holiday. Ride in the am then come back to gorge yourself on pasta and red wine before playing on the beach with the kids until it gets dark. Quick jacuzzi, more food then bed. Repeat for a week.

I went here on Friday. Lovely steady climb about 6k of 6-7% to the castle.


and here on Sunday



which was much harder and longer.

Now its back to pulling on small bits of wood and resin in the shed...

[fatdoc]

Right peeps,

recommend me a well funky very water resistant rucksack so I can ride to work with my laptop... No doubt there is the knowledge on here!

Looks stunning Dolly, I'm jealous, the A61 at 7 in the morning doesn't hold the same charm!!

[chappers]

[fatdoc]

to be a right lazy twat... online retailers you recomend??

cheers...

[Palomides]

If anyone is looking for a bit of French cyclosport action in 2010, (or even looking to avoid the crowds!) then this list of dates might be useful

[chappers]

doc...
i was in a hurry when i posted that so didnt qualify my recommendation...that is the bag i would get if i could again. i spend a similar amount of money on a handmade couriers bag from berlin based bagjack. but the conventional rucksack i fell would give a better ride for the non-courier (we dont need to sling it on and off all the time).
Ortlieb bags are amazing quality, and 100% waterproof.

[fatkid2000]

Looks stunning Dolly, I'm jealous, the A61 at 7 in the morning doesn't hold the same charm!!

Well the joys of the winter commute have begun in ernest : snotty nose, dirty bike, cold feet, too cold one day, too bloody hot the next, first mainline drivers trying to kill you. And look FD 'needs' a new bag. You just can't beat it.

[fatdoc]

I'm having that bag..