Anyone on here MTB?? Thought I start a thread, and ask a few Questions.yep, ride Kona on the hills around where I live in N Yorks.
What are you currently riding?
To Cleat or Not to Cleat?
Best Trails?
Do you have a Gopro, do you have any good footage?
To answer my own Q's..
Giant Trance 1
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Use Cleats, love 'em
This is my favourite Trail https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lur2tfOL6KQ (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lur2tfOL6KQ)
Gopro... yep, wouldn't ride without it...
Maybe we can move this to Sports Arena and change the thread title to 'The Cycling Thread' and include roadies as well as downhillers, MTBers and commuters?
Shall I ask a mod?
Cheers pauliewalnuts.
I took up road cycling after a long absence about 3 years ago, I ride all year, in all weathers and currently training for an Ironman race in September.How much does the S-Works cost John ? I take it that it is much more rigid than the Feltz Z6, the S-Works being more of an Ironman specialist bike.
2 road bikes, 1 for the winter, Felt Z6, 1 for summer and racing on Specialized S-Works Venge, thinking about getting a TT/Tri bike, hence why I went with 808s. Doing my first ever 10 mile TT on Saturday.
Felt
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S-Works
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The Venge is way more rigid than the Felt Dan, its not really a triathlon bike, its a fast aero road bike, I chose to ride it on Ironman Wales because its so hilly you don't get that much of an advantage with a TT or Triathlon bike. It's not the lightest of bikes, but it's certainly one of if not the stiffest road bike out there today, all hand built as well. You notice how stiff it is on climbs, I climb in higher gears on the Venge than the Felt & my heart rate is lower, same on the flat, turn a bigger gear on the Venge and it holds its speed much easier as well.Fair play. I will keep it a secret if you can. Good luck in Wales. Hope you beat your time from last year. When are you doing Lanza Ironman by the way ?
All up it was a very lot of money that could have paid for a nice family hatchback, it's all part of my mid life crisis and if my wife knew how much it did cost, she'd cut my testicles off and feed them to the cat.
Edit to add the Venge has also got Di2 electronic gears as well, they're epic and I want to marry them.
You might be better off looking at a road bike with geometry for Sportive riding, ie 100+ mile days in relative comfort, Specialized Roubaix or Felt Z Series bikes all have Sportive geometry, not too aggressive, a trade off between speed & comfort.
By touring bike I assume you mean something for long distances that can take mudguards, panniers & weighs a ton.
You might be better off looking at a road bike with geometry for Sportive riding, ie 100+ mile days in relative comfort, Specialized Roubaix or Felt Z Series bikes all have Sportive geometry, not too aggressive, a trade off between speed & comfort.
Get a Cyclo Cross bike. Will also allow you to do some off roading on footpaths and will be very durable. Lots of options out there. Go for disc brakes, they are amazing. Lots of them will have room for mudguards. Surly, Genesis both offer steel framed models. The Croix de Ferre (spelling) is especially good.
Usually from my local bike shop, I get at least a 15% discount as a regular which makes it as cheap as online but with the benefit of real people, years of knowledge and an ex pro team mechanic. The only online retailer I have used recently is Merlin Cycles for a pair of Fizik road shoes which were incredibly cheap and the LBS couldnt match them.
Indeed. There are storm clouds over Sky however. Some of them look bad. Two new tests are being rolled out by the UCI. One for an oral drug called Aicar, the other for a gas administered drug which is nicknamed xenon. Add that to henao and tiernan locke getting popped for blood values and all the withdrawals of cyclists connected to British Cycling (including non Sky riders) this season and people are starting to smell a few rats. I hope not but his move looks like part of this...
They may have been playing hard with the rules and some stuff might have got out of hand.
I doubt they are anything sinister, it's not exactly hard to identify pills, you can do it on the internet, if they were illegal it would have come out by now. Probably painkillers or similar.
You seem very cynical Eckybloke?
The vial has gone to UK anti-doping. People carried pills in races years ago (well, 10 or so) I would guess that it's a liquid opiate like tramadol to drink once you get too knackered.
Question for John. How much doping is there in amateur tri? I know lots of lads who are good on the road and in cyclo cross and they reckon there is a decent amount of low level doping going on in the UK from weekend warriors.
Hello Peeps, i'm looking to replace my mountain bike as i'm only using it on the road, and would prefer something smoother and quicker. I'm thinking about a Cyclocross, does anyone have any ideas for preferably a disc brake one in the £ 750 mark ? And has anyone done the 'Cycle to work scheme ' ? Is it easy to sort out ?
Thanks folks, UTV,
I'm wondering if a switch from running to cycling will be less stressful on the knees.I gave up running seriously, 25 years ago because of impact damage, now you can't keep me off a bike and long may it continue
Any comments/advice as to how much "impact" has to do with things like patella tendinitis and patella femoral syndrome vs joint mechanics? Thanks.
Hello Peeps, i'm looking to replace my mountain bike as i'm only using it on the road, and would prefer something smoother and quicker. I'm thinking about a Cyclocross, does anyone have any ideas for preferably a disc brake one in the £ 750 mark ? And has anyone done the 'Cycle to work scheme ' ? Is it easy to sort out ?Hi - Yes, I've done the cycle to work scheme twice. It is quite simple to do. Your employer should have a link to the scheme's website available, and have a list of bike shops that are on the scheme available. You will need your employer's code, but the bike shops should know that anyway. You go to the shop, tell them what you want, and they sort it out for you and then go through the process with your work. It took about two weeks for me from order to delivery, and I get to pay my bike off over ten months pre-tax. After three years, I have to pay an ownership fee (it was a tenner on my last one), and the thing is mine. It's great - I got a £1,000 bike for £600, paid at £60 a month. Bloody marvellous.
Thanks folks, UTV,
I'm wondering if a switch from running to cycling will be less stressful on the knees.
Any comments/advice as to how much "impact" has to do with things like patella tendinitis and patella femoral syndrome vs joint mechanics? Thanks.
Superb win for Sir Bradley in the World's Time Trial today.
A great win for Jolly Naughty Wiggins, now onto the hour record some time next year apparently.
Saw an interview on road.cc post the Worlds TT. He had a few well aimed clever digs at the Kenyan.
Mr Crofts has a real downer on Froome, check back through this thread for evidence.
I have a feeling (just a hunch) that he doesn't believe Froome is racing entirely legally.
Mr Crofts has a real downer on Froome, check back through this thread for evidence.
I have a feeling (just a hunch) that he doesn't believe Froome is racing entirely legally.
Uh oh. Rumbled.
Mr Crofts has a real downer on Froome, check back through this thread for evidence.
I have a feeling (just a hunch) that he doesn't believe Froome is racing entirely legally.
Uh oh. Rumbled.
One word, Contador?
Fell off my bike today, luckily I'd reached the bottom of quite a long descent and was just starting a climb of Combe Jibbet (One of the top 100 UK climbs) so relatively low speed, front wheel just slid away on black ice and dumped me on the road. Bike is fine.
Fell off my bike today, luckily I'd reached the bottom of quite a long descent and was just starting a climb of Combe Jibbet (One of the top 100 UK climbs) so relatively low speed, front wheel just slid away on black ice and dumped me on the road. Bike is fine.
Broke a bike today, snapped the chain stay, carbon so that's that bike written off.
Halfway up a climb, not too steep maybe 10% rear end started to wobble and I stopped, got off span the cranks by hand nothing obvious, jumped back on and kicked on, wheel started to rub on brake and stopped again, undid the skewer to realign the wheel and noticed the stay was snapped.
Bike was about 4 years old justo my winter training ride so nothing too precious already stripped it of all salvage parts!
Will replace with a disc braked road bike for the winter as I've done a set of Mavics in 6 months now having destroyed the braking surfaces with all the shit on the road and rubber on Ali is sketchy at best.
The second issue could be one or both of the following, you must either harden the fuck up and/or train harder.
Wiggo adds the hour world record to his palmares.
Have a look at Ribble as well.
If you can stretch a little further to £1000 it will open up a much better frame and groupset for you....
If you can stretch a little further to £1000 it will open up a much better frame and groupset for you....
Bitter experience tells me that the bike you actually buy costs your original "absolute maximum limit" plus 60-100%.
But it's always worth it.
If you can stretch a little further to £1000 it will open up a much better frame and groupset for you....
Bitter experience tells me that the bike you actually buy costs your original "absolute maximum limit" plus 60-100%.
But it's always worth it.
Always!
I'm also a firm believer in the rule that the number of bikes you should own is n+1, where n=the number of bikes you already own.
Yeah they all do that but they all shut up when you apply the same rule to cosmetics, shoes or handbags.
So first Sprint Tri done in 1 hour 42 mins. Quite pleased bike worked ok though could probably shave a few mins with some aero bars. Also need to lose about a stone and not get so hyped before the swim, off too fast and paid in the last 4 lengths! Great experience though and really enjoyed it.
So first Sprint Tri done in 1 hour 42 mins. Quite pleased bike worked ok though could probably shave a few mins with some aero bars. Also need to lose about a stone and not get so hyped before the swim, off too fast and paid in the last 4 lengths! Great experience though and really enjoyed it.
You can also shave minutes off the bike time by pushing harder on the pedals.
Single biggest aero advantage you can get £ for £ is a decent aero helmet, doesn't even have to be one of those idiotic 'sperm' helmets, something like a Kask Bambino or Giro Air Attack for about £115.
So first Sprint Tri done in 1 hour 42 mins. Quite pleased bike worked ok though could probably shave a few mins with some aero bars. Also need to lose about a stone and not get so hyped before the swim, off too fast and paid in the last 4 lengths! Great experience though and really enjoyed it.
You can also shave minutes off the bike time by pushing harder on the pedals.
Single biggest aero advantage you can get £ for £ is a decent aero helmet, doesn't even have to be one of those idiotic 'sperm' helmets, something like a Kask Bambino or Giro Air Attack for about £115.
Think you may be right about pushing harder on the pedals Jon!! I'm probably if I'm honest at only about 90% fitness at the moment so some better bike/run training will help lose weight and help in harder pedal pushing. Funny you should mention aero helmets a chap in the office here swears by them and thinks they give nearly as good a benefit as bars and general bike aero position. One to consider for future events.
So first Sprint Tri done in 1 hour 42 mins. Quite pleased bike worked ok though could probably shave a few mins with some aero bars. Also need to lose about a stone and not get so hyped before the swim, off too fast and paid in the last 4 lengths! Great experience though and really enjoyed it.
You can also shave minutes off the bike time by pushing harder on the pedals.
Single biggest aero advantage you can get £ for £ is a decent aero helmet, doesn't even have to be one of those idiotic 'sperm' helmets, something like a Kask Bambino or Giro Air Attack for about £115.
Think you may be right about pushing harder on the pedals Jon!! I'm probably if I'm honest at only about 90% fitness at the moment so some better bike/run training will help lose weight and help in harder pedal pushing. Funny you should mention aero helmets a chap in the office here swears by them and thinks they give nearly as good a benefit as bars and general bike aero position. One to consider for future events.
You can add T1 and T2 practice to the list as well, wetsuit removal and bike setup practice will take time out as will having a well laid out transition area for T2. Guess what that's all free speed as well, no money needed to go faster, just practice and thought.
Contador looks a bit battered.
Monster! Monster! Cavendish strikes again.
223 kms and separated by the width of an inner tube.
Only five behind Eddie Merckx in all time stage wins now.
Just watched Froome on that descent,in that position, at 90kmh plus and was genuinely worried.
Coming off at that speed could well be fatal.
Apo!ogjes for quoting myself, but.....when I grow up I want to be Peter Sagan.
Absolute shambles from Movistar, Lotto Soudal and Ettix in letting the four escape.
What the fuck happened there then? Farcical on Ventoux today, those fans need to be water cannoned off the road, fucking idiots all of them.
Time has come to ban spectators from being on the road
Cavendish! 4th stage win, mighty impressive.
Cavendish! 4th stage win, mighty impressive.
He will be totally cream crackered come the Olympics.
Cavendish! 4th stage win, mighty impressive.
He will be totally cream crackered come the Olympics.
That was his last day, was always his plan to withdraw and concentrate on Rio.
Cavendish! 4th stage win, mighty impressive.
He will be totally cream crackered come the Olympics.
That was his last day, was always his plan to withdraw and concentrate on Rio.
Is that official? He's in with a shout for tomorrow's stage and must fancy Paris given current form.
Cavendish! 4th stage win, mighty impressive.
He will be totally cream crackered come the Olympics.
That was his last day, was always his plan to withdraw and concentrate on Rio.
Is that official? He's in with a shout for tomorrow's stage and must fancy Paris given current form.
Well according to The Torygraph yesterday he's now saying he still intends to ride to Paris whereas in last weeks Cycling Weekly he claimed he'd withdraw before The Alps. Who knows!
Often when the media talk about Cavendish the is the disclaimer "despite his critics". Has anyone else noticed that, and if so, what is he criticised for?
Quintana is fucking hopeless, I've seen club riders put in more effort on a Sunday club run 60 miler to a coffee shop the lazy bastard.
Quintana is fucking hopeless, I've seen club riders put in more effort on a Sunday club run 60 miler to a coffee shop the lazy bastard.
He's completely devoid of any tactical nous and from the outset would be happy with second place. Hopefully he won't be on the podium. Can't see Valverde helping him too much in the remaining stages.
Froome looks very strong and completely in control.
Cavendish! 4th stage win, mighty impressive.
He will be totally cream crackered come the Olympics.
That was his last day, was always his plan to withdraw and concentrate on Rio.
Is that official? He's in with a shout for tomorrow's stage and must fancy Paris given current form.
Well according to The Torygraph yesterday he's now saying he still intends to ride to Paris whereas in last weeks Cycling Weekly he claimed he'd withdraw before The Alps. Who knows!
A few days ago he was talking about Paris in a 'see how it goes' type of vein. He's keen to win on the Champs Elysee but doesn't want to kill himself for Rio in the process.
As an aside I have been impressed by David Millar's input as co commentator. Pity some of our ex footballers are not up to his standard regarding their own sport.
As an aside I have been impressed by David Millar's input as co commentator. Pity some of our ex footballers are not up to his standard regarding their own sport.
Agreed, and both his books are well worth reading. He reminds me of a 1980's David Byrne.
As an aside I have been impressed by David Millar's input as co commentator. Pity some of our ex footballers are not up to his standard regarding their own sport.
Agreed, and both his books are well worth reading. He reminds me of a 1980's David Byrne.
He's a very nice bloke, I've ridden with him twice now, only bad thing to say about him is his sense of fashion, he has some honking outfits.
As an aside I have been impressed by David Millar's input as co commentator. Pity some of our ex footballers are not up to his standard regarding their own sport.
Agreed, and both his books are well worth reading. He reminds me of a 1980's David Byrne.
He's a very nice bloke, I've ridden with him twice now, only bad thing to say about him is his sense of fashion, he has some honking outfits.
I believe you are confusing honking with sartorial elegance. It's a fine line.
Froome's legendary bike (mis) handling skills there, stay off the white line numb nuts.
As an aside I have been impressed by David Millar's input as co commentator. Pity some of our ex footballers are not up to his standard regarding their own sport.
Agreed, and both his books are well worth reading. He reminds me of a 1980's David Byrne.
He's a very nice bloke, I've ridden with him twice now, only bad thing to say about him is his sense of fashion, he has some honking outfits.
I believe you are confusing honking with sartorial elegance. It's a fine line.
What he wears on a bike is his own gear, he worked with Castelli to produce a line of clothing called Chapter 3 http://www.chpt3.com/home
Buttons on a cycling jersey FFS? £260 for a Gabba jersey that Wiggle pug out for £70. Plus it's all so fucking dull, grey, light grey or dark grey.
As an aside I have been impressed by David Millar's input as co commentator. Pity some of our ex footballers are not up to his standard regarding their own sport.
Agreed, and both his books are well worth reading. He reminds me of a 1980's David Byrne.
He's a very nice bloke, I've ridden with him twice now, only bad thing to say about him is his sense of fashion, he has some honking outfits.
I believe you are confusing honking with sartorial elegance. It's a fine line.
What he wears on a bike is his own gear, he worked with Castelli to produce a line of clothing called Chapter 3 http://www.chpt3.com/home
Buttons on a cycling jersey FFS? £260 for a Gabba jersey that Wiggle pug out for £70. Plus it's all so fucking dull, grey, light grey or dark grey.
Eye watering prices.... I think I'll stick Cafe du Cycliste if I need something expensive, but not that expensive.
As dominant as he's been at the tour again, I don't understand why he doesn't take that clear dominance to other stage races, Eddy Merckx he is not.
As dominant as he's been at the tour again, I don't understand why he doesn't take that clear dominance to other stage races, Eddy Merckx he is not.
Peaking at exactly the right time as many Olympic athletes do?
Or maybe Eddy Merckx had better drugs?
Team Sky bus nearly kills amateur cyclist!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/37309613
Sky haven't done anything different to all the other teams, they're all at it. Wiggins, Froome, Cavendish.
Sky haven't done anything different to all the other teams, they're all at it. Wiggins, Froome, Cavendish.
On what basis do you include Cavendish in that statement?
Took up road cycling this year as my latest fitness fad. I've really enjoyed competing against myself on Strava. Managed to progress slowly to the point where I did a 100km ride last week in less than 4hours. I'm pretty lucky to live near the Chiltern Hills, so there is plenty of great countryside to cycle in around here.
Next step is to join a ride with my local club.
Took up road cycling this year as my latest fitness fad. I've really enjoyed competing against myself on Strava. Managed to progress slowly to the point where I did a 100km ride last week in less than 4hours. I'm pretty lucky to live near the Chiltern Hills, so there is plenty of great countryside to cycle in around here.
Next step is to join a ride with my local club.
100km in under 4 hours is good going in the Chilterns, how much climbing in that 100k? A good benchmark for a club middle of the pack rider is 20 metres climb per mile over any distance and averaging over 16mph so you're not doing too badly at all.
I thought this already was the rule...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38248488
I started working in London proper in October 2009. In my first week I witnessed a cyclist get killed on The Embankment right in front of me as I walked toward Temple, pretty much every single day I see accidents, near misses and equally appalling standards of driving & riding happening in the City from lorries, cars, taxis and commuters on bikes.
Yes there are twattish drivers out there, some who go looking for a fight so to speak, some who I'd go as far as saying use their vehicles as weapons and yes there are twattish cyclists as well who seem to deliberately put themselves in positions knowing full well they will draw a reaction and then of course there are the unfortunate innocents who were just in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Once, about 4 years ago I rented a Boris bike and rode from Old Bailey to Covent Garden and I've never done it since because quite honestly I don't want to die on a shit bike under a lorry turning left. In my mind the cost savings and health benefits are far outweighed by the stress, aggravation and threat of cycling to and from work I'm afraid, good luck if you do it but I'd rather save my riding for the wilds of Berkshire, Hampshire, Wiltshire & Oxfordshire thanks. We still get twats out there, in fact on Sunday I almost got wiped out by a Parcelforce van who pulled straight out in front of me without looking.
From what I gathered from reports of a select committee hearing today, sky's story is absolutely full of holes. It stinks to high heaven.
From what I gathered from reports of a select committee hearing today, sky's story is absolutely full of holes. It stinks to high heaven.
Not just Sky & Brailsford but British Cycling too.
Cav's not well (http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/39578254?ns_mchannel=social&ns_campaign=bbc_sport&ns_source=facebook&ns_linkname=sport)
Tour de Yorkshire this weekend. Looking forward to it as it appears to be a very tough course!
Watched a bit of the cycling today and heard Gary Verity claim there were more people watching in Harrogate than for when Le Tour was here, which is the biggest load of bollocks i've heard since I heard the latest Kasabian single.
Fucks sake, when will the UCI do something about the standard of driving and riding by umpires and police at events? What the fuck was that police rider doing? G's chances pretty much evaporate thanks to PC Twat.
If anyone has missed it the UCI world championships are on in Bergen this week, the mens time trial tomorrow includes a final stretch (about 3.4km) up mount floyen which is pretty much a 9-10% incline all the way. I've walked that route up and down a few times and it's not an easy way to finish. Add the wind and rain (which is inevitable) and they're really challenging courses they've put together.
Weren't a couple of the specialist time-triallers a bit unhappy about it?
Tremendous ride by Dumoulin but hats off to Froome. Dumoulin had targeted this from the start of the season and it will be interesting to see if he takes Froome on in 2018's Tour de France.
I am still angry about the organisation of Velo Birmingham . Some of my family live within the closed circle of roads. They had no notice of the extent of the closures and how difficult it would be to get out of the ‘ring of steel’ I had a family bbq near to Cannon Hill Park, it took the first 3 relatives an hour and a half to get from Quinton, the 3 children and their mom didn’t manage to get here as it proved impossible to get into Quinton to pick them up. They had to order a take away which took 2 hours as the suppliers had the same problem. There were no stewards along the route to advise drivers, it involved trying a road then turning back at the closed sign.
I learned this morning that Lodge Hill Cemetery was completely inaccessible as it was surrounded by closed roads.
I now see that “People have got to expect that roads are not just going to be about cars. It’s about sharing that space.”(Councillor Ward) This wasn’t sharing space, it was denying car drivers the use of roads that they have paid to use. Are cyclists now going to pay to share the space?
I am still angry about the organisation of Velo Birmingham . Some of my family live within the closed circle of roads. They had no notice of the extent of the closures and how difficult it would be to get out of the ‘ring of steel’ I had a family bbq near to Cannon Hill Park, it took the first 3 relatives an hour and a half to get from Quinton, the 3 children and their mom didn’t manage to get here as it proved impossible to get into Quinton to pick them up. They had to order a take away which took 2 hours as the suppliers had the same problem. There were no stewards along the route to advise drivers, it involved trying a road then turning back at the closed sign.
I learned this morning that Lodge Hill Cemetery was completely inaccessible as it was surrounded by closed roads.
I now see that “People have got to expect that roads are not just going to be about cars. It’s about sharing that space.”(Councillor Ward) This wasn’t sharing space, it was denying car drivers the use of roads that they have paid to use. Are cyclists now going to pay to share the space?
Here we go again. What do you think funds the roads?
Anyway, it was one day, a Sunday, in September. Whilst I'm sure there'll be lessons learnt about pre-event communication to say people had no notice of something with the profile of the Velo is an absolute nonsense, unless you don't own a TV, listen to the radio, or use the internet.
London manage to cope with the Ride London (equivalent event) and London Marathon. Newcastle cope with the Great North Run. Manchester copes with their marathon and there doesn't seem to be anywhere near as much fuss made of the Birmingham half-marathon. Also, judging by the size of the crowds along the route it seems that the vast majority of people were extremely positive about it, giving up their own time to cheer random strangers on and get to know their neighbours.
I am still angry about the organisation of Velo Birmingham . Some of my family live within the closed circle of roads. They had no notice of the extent of the closures and how difficult it would be to get out of the ‘ring of steel’ I had a family bbq near to Cannon Hill Park, it took the first 3 relatives an hour and a half to get from Quinton, the 3 children and their mom didn’t manage to get here as it proved impossible to get into Quinton to pick them up. They had to order a take away which took 2 hours as the suppliers had the same problem. There were no stewards along the route to advise drivers, it involved trying a road then turning back at the closed sign.Lodge Hill cemetery was open & all 3 gates were accessible with no road closeures within 3/4-a mile away .
I learned this morning that Lodge Hill Cemetery was completely inaccessible as it was surrounded by closed roads.
I now see that “People have got to expect that roads are not just going to be about cars. It’s about sharing that space.”(Councillor Ward) This wasn’t sharing space, it was denying car drivers the use of roads that they have paid to use. Are cyclists now going to pay to share the space?
Still at least nobody has mentioned the fact cyclists don't pay road tax eh?
Are cyclists now going to pay to share the space?
Still at least nobody has mentioned the fact cyclists don't pay road tax eh?Are cyclists now going to pay to share the space?
Not sure if this was deliberately tongue in cheek - if so, sorry!
Indeed, I've always had my doubts and always wanted it not to be true but this is just daft.
Salbutamol is literally kids stuff, its in every fat schoolkids inhaler but the levels he's been tested with simply cannot be inhaled, it is not a performance enhancer more a performance enabler and even in liquid form it's been proven to not be beneficial and to cause palpitations. Something not right here.
Indeed, I've always had my doubts and always wanted it not to be true but this is just daft.
Salbutamol is literally kids stuff, its in every fat schoolkids inhaler but the levels he's been tested with simply cannot be inhaled, it is not a performance enhancer more a performance enabler and even in liquid form it's been proven to not be beneficial and to cause palpitations. Something not right here.
I read to today though that the levels equate to 8 puffs in 12 hours? If that is true that is hardly excessive?
I read to today though that the levels equate to 8 puffs in 12 hours?
Indeed, I've always had my doubts and always wanted it not to be true but this is just daft.
Salbutamol is literally kids stuff, its in every fat schoolkids inhaler but the levels he's been tested with simply cannot be inhaled, it is not a performance enhancer more a performance enabler and even in liquid form it's been proven to not be beneficial and to cause palpitations. Something not right here.
I read to today though that the levels equate to 8 puffs in 12 hours? If that is true that is hardly excessive?
Well according to the rules that is excessive, 1600 micro grams per 24 hours or half that in a 12 hour period, thems the rules. Froome didn't break the limit by 1 or 2% he broke it by 100%.
Indeed, I've always had my doubts and always wanted it not to be true but this is just daft.
Salbutamol is literally kids stuff, its in every fat schoolkids inhaler but the levels he's been tested with simply cannot be inhaled, it is not a performance enhancer more a performance enabler and even in liquid form it's been proven to not be beneficial and to cause palpitations. Something not right here.
I read to today though that the levels equate to 8 puffs in 12 hours? If that is true that is hardly excessive?
Well according to the rules that is excessive, 1600 micro grams per 24 hours or half that in a 12 hour period, thems the rules. Froome didn't break the limit by 1 or 2% he broke it by 100%.
Excessive for sure in terms of what is permitted, but I would say perfectly possible in terms of puffs per 12 hours.
The stupidity is the stupidity of it all.
Unfortunately It will have to be a superhuman effort between now and the end of March to get the mens record. Which is shame as he is the only one to do it on a normal bike constantly and continuously on public roads rather then the same park for 16 hours a day or ultra flat country. I'm not denigrating the achievements of the last two holders as they still performed an incredible feat, it is just that this is the closest it has come to a pure attempt like Godwin without massive assistance.
Cath Wiggins had a bit of an outburst on Twitter calling Froome 'a slithering reptile'
Fair play I say.
This is all very disheartening.
I wanted to believe two of the greatest athletes the UK has produced were genuine winners, now it's almost impossible to tell what is genuine medicine (asthma) from performance helping, but legal (Wiggins).
What are we talking here, stripping knighthoods? What about his gold medal form the Olympics, is that under scrutiny as well?
Cath Wiggins had a bit of an outburst on Twitter calling Froome 'a slithering reptile'
Fair play I say.
She had much to say on Twitter today?
Yep, there's more than a hint of guilty until proven innocent here.
It could be interesting though - if Wiggo and Sky are adamant they've done nothing wrong presumably they could sue the Government for defamation?
Yep, there's more than a hint of guilty until proven innocent here.
It could be interesting though - if Wiggo and Sky are adamant they've done nothing wrong presumably they could sue the Government for defamation?
No. The report is covered by Parliamentary privilege.
But like you've says in your second sentence people are always looking to accuse so whether someone had a TUE or not if they start announcing every little treatment they take people will be queuing up to accuse them of cheating. I can understand why the sport doesn't want that. There's a lack of trust on both sides.
But like you've says in your second sentence people are always looking to accuse so whether someone had a TUE or not if they start announcing every little treatment they take people will be queuing up to accuse them of cheating. I can understand why the sport doesn't want that. There's a lack of trust on both sides.
There's a difference between an accusation born out of opaqueness and people flinging dirt without cause. I'm sure if the TUEs and jiffy contents were independently recorded in advance people would still moan, but you can ignore baseless accusations which would come from 'Grassy Knoll' individuals rather than the shouty voice of the media. It's the retrospective defence that's the hardest and most suspicious. Like I say, you'd think cycling would be really keen to be completely transparent given the accusations and proven crimes that dog the sport. The secrecy isn't proof of guilt of course, it could just be the sport is top heavy with arrogance.
Is Froome's case still being investigated or was it resolved?
In more positive news, I pass Steve Abrahams most days on my way to and from work.
http://oneyeartimetrial.org.uk
He’s trying the break the record for the longest distance cycled in a year. Despite snow, ice, health problems and being knocked off his bike and ending up in hospital, he’s still going to hit 1000 Miles this week.
Apparently when the paramedics scraped him off the road and put him in the ambulance, they were worried about his heart rate being 37bpm...he just told them that was normal for him.
In more positive news, I pass Steve Abrahams most days on my way to and from work.
http://oneyeartimetrial.org.uk
He’s trying the break the record for the longest distance cycled in a year. Despite snow, ice, health problems and being knocked off his bike and ending up in hospital, he’s still going to hit 1000 Miles this week.
Apparently when the paramedics scraped him off the road and put him in the ambulance, they were worried about his heart rate being 37bpm...he just told them that was normal for him.
He did just over 72000 miles in the year, he wanted to aim for 73k but with the "Beast" and his body just wearing out he decided to spend the last day in the pub drinking tea with friends. Still makes him 4th most miles overall.
Yates was rather good in the Giro today.
Yates was rather good in the Giro today.
Have been keeping an eye on him over the past couple of years. He's very good and I think he has a better chance than Froome of winning.
Brilliant ride by Yates today.
Unfortunately far too often in pro cycling, if it seems too good to be true, there's something amiss. I hope not.
I just hope that Yates' capitulation by almost 40 minutes doesn't blight his subsequent career. Grand Tours are hard won and easily lost.
I’d imagine Froome is in for a tough time in France.
Loosely connected with cycling but more connected with Ironman, Terenzo Bozzone has been hit by a truck while out training on his bike today and has been seriously injured. Truck that hit him drove off as well. Hope they find the scum bag.
Did I hear right? Just caught the end of the sports news and I'm sure the reporter said that if Simon Yates succeeds in winning the Vuelta then it will be the first time that three different riders of the same nationality have won the three Grand Tours in the same year.
Me, emptying it at Ironman Portugal at the weekend.
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Me, emptying it at Ironman Portugal at the weekend.
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Great photo Jon
Sky pulling out of funding cycling
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/46535894
I forgot it was just the frame and all other parts were ok, (plus new hoods and brakes required as well). I hope it all goes well on the changeover. If you get to keep the old frame it might be worth looking at CF repair places as some of the vids Bridgewood did for CW and GCN did looks like they could get it to a near perfect state again.
I wouldn't mind an Aero as my n+1 and a SystemSix at the London bike show with the new SRAM 12 Speeds looked the bomb. However I suspect a more aggressive bike will ultimately be slightly too uncomfortable and as I can do a reasonable lick on my Endurace (17-19mph average with Compact gearing) I probably will go for a similar frame but lighter and with e- gears of some type.
Got that built up fast.
Froome has broke his leg days before the Tour. So Geraint for the double?
van Aert looking like the next Sagan at the Dauphine.
Next session 23rd Feb when I'll be doing my first novice race. Eek!
Next session 23rd Feb when I'll be doing my first novice race. Eek!
So how much did you win by?
Coronavirus detected in two Italian support staff at the UAE Tour so the race has been cancelled and all teams and media have been quarantined awaiting tests.
A good thing really as it apparently affects people with respiratory diseases more adversely and the amount of Pro Cyclists receiving Asthma medication means they would be at quite a high risk.
Brilliant sprint by Ewan to win Stage 3. Almost Cavendish at his peak like. Hopefully Sam Bennett will get his chance later, I'd like him to win the final stage in Paris.
Yates wearing Yellow as Alaphillipe penalised 20 seconds.
Yates wearing Yellow as Alaphillipe penalised 20 seconds.
Probably deliberate by Alaphillipe.
Van Aert looks the real deal, climbs, sprints and time trials, the new Eddy Merckx.
Why would you deliberately take a 20 second penalty to lose the yellow jersey when your team does not have to put any effort into defending it?
Also there's only one TT this year and it has a first category climb at the end.
Pleased for Porte and Bennett as well.
Pleased for Porte and Bennett as well.
First Irishman to win the Green jersey since the great Sean Kelly and hails from the same small town in Tipp.
Mitchelton-Scott pull their whole team out of the Giro!
Excuse the stupid question but why are the Giro and Vuelta overlapping? Is it simply a case of having to get both done after the Tour before it gets too cold in the mountains?
Yesterday was just awesome at the Giro. And now on the verge of a grand tour win for a Brit who shouldn’t be in the running. Yet hardly a mention of it in the media. Disappointing.
Great performance by TGH. A good tour for Ineos all round despite losing Thomas at the start.
I remember debating a few years ago on here the absurdity of team Sky and their riders and the chance of them being clean. Does anyone still believe that Froome and/or Wiggins and the others were clean? The Freeman trial is a tiny glimpse of the tip of an iceberg with that lot.
Giro stage 3 today, wow, that’s a way to win a stage. Brilliant
I was talking about the cycling at the Olympics to someone at work yesterday and the office Administrator turns round to me and said "You do a bit of cycling don't you. My best friends partner does as well. He's English as well". Thought it was a vert strange comment, then she added "His name is Alex Dowsett".
My first comment was "yeah, there's cycling, then there's real cycling like he does".
I'll head out for Day 2 probably to Slapton Sands and make a day of it riding back through Torbay and along to Exeter to see the finish, I should beat them back.
Flew under my radar but the Women's Tour of Britain kicks off next week and stage 2 is a small 10 lap loop outside of Walsall between Great Barr and Aldridge.Thanks for the heads up on this!
Paris-Roubaix this weekend!
Paris-Roubaix this weekend!
Lizie Deignan wins the P-R Femme with a breakaway from a long way out in wet and muddy conditions.
Just had email confirmation I've been offered a place on a race team for the 2022 season as an Ironman 70.3 age grouper, 5 sponsors including Specialized, Wahoo & Precision Hydration. Discounts are us so let me know if you want a new bike or bike computer.
Partly, I’ve just had a couple of months off on advice from my coach and started a 16 week plan to Oceanside in April.
40% off a new S-Works Shiv, not sure about other frames or bikes at the moment.
I know there is a components shortage but 15 months ago does seem a pisstake. I looked at the Orro in the summer along with a Giant and decided against them because no guarantees on any turning up.
Ha ha funny man.
Did you ever sell those bikes?
Partly, I’ve just had a couple of months off on advice from my coach and started a 16 week plan to Oceanside in April.
40% off a new S-Works Shiv, not sure about other frames or bikes at the moment.
Just as a matter of interest Jon do you do any training at all during your 2 months off like light runs or bikes?
I may be interested in a bike Jon as I still haven't had my Orro delivered, ordered over 15 months ago!
Pidcock World Champion in Cyclo Cross
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/60176876
Would have been interesting if Wout and / or MvdP was there but he still had a strong field to beat.
Edit: Forgot to add that Zoe won the Junior Worlds the day before
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/cycling/60185044
So did Zoe. Both have shown greatness in Multi disciplines and whilst Pidcock probably will never be a GC in Tours, he will definitely be a contender in the one day classics and WC races. He can definitely hold the Rainbows on MTB, Road and CX at the same time in the coming years.
Shows the aftermath of the crash. Alaphillippe can be seen at the base of the tree in the ditch with Bardet running to check on him. Pidcock reckons they were travelling at 70KM/h when the crash happened.
https://twitter.com/James_Dart/status/1518298299182333953?
Cavendish is in the squad for the Giro. That probably means there's no place for him in the Tour de France.
Cavendish is in the squad for the Giro. That probably means there's no place for him in the Tour de France.
I think he said he was unlikely to be in the TdF squad a month or so ago.
If he did get a slot and took Eddy’s record do we think that he’d be recognised as one of the true greats of the TdF in the way that Merckx is?
If he did get a slot and took Eddy’s record do we think that he’d be recognised as one of the true greats of the TdF in the way that Merckx is?I would assume he already is. Of riders to have never won a yellow jersey he must be right up there, and even then there are likely plenty of one-time winners who don’t have the same overall impact.
I already have a Siroko jersey...the one featured at the top of their website...and I've just ordered the one you picked out BV! Thanks for that! Birthday gift request sorted!
And I may need a new pair of shoes Jon.....my Fizik R5s are nearing their end!
Wiggle?
I don't do cycling as I'm not married but if I did I'd probably wear one of these.
https://www.siroko.com/p/m2-siena-long-sleeve-cycling-jersey-men?
Have no idea if they're any good.
Putting it here but more for the Triathlon.
A couple of top triathletes were trying for a sub 7 hour Ironman with pacers etc. Dowsett was one of the cycling pacers for Joe Skipper (Would have been Brownlee but he was injured). Here is Dowsetts stats for the cycling leg. Flat course but 112miles at an average of 34mph......
https://www.strava.com/activities/7258206527
No Cav in the 2022 TdF
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/61953009
Some have mentioned that the Belgium Director of a Belgium Team might not want the record for the most ever Tour wins to be taken from a Belgium by someone on his team.
I don't follow tri much but pretty sure Blummenfelt is known as a strong runner and normally wins on that section if not gapped significantly elsewhere. Would have been interesting if Brownlee hadn't injured beforehand.
Channel 4 used to get some really good people hosting their sports stuff. James Richardson was great on the Italian Football show.
I see Geraint doesn't just fall off his bike at a moments notice, but also tries to test aero garments in the opening TT by wearing his Gilet over his skin suit.
I see Geraint doesn't just fall off his bike at a moments notice, but also tries to test aero garments in the opening TT by wearing his Gilet over his skin suit.
He’s auctioned the gilet off for charity.
Cobbles at TDF today! Has to be a stage for MVDP to step up?Not his day, dropped, punctured and in no form at all. Good day for Pogacar.
Cobbles at TDF today! Has to be a stage for MVDP to step up?
Pogachar was sadly lacking today, so it looks like it is Vingegaard's to lose.
Pogachar was sadly lacking today, so it looks like it is Vingegaard's to lose.
I wouldn’t say that Pog is lacking, is more that Ving is the better rider this year and has better support riders
Correct. Pog crashed and had no team support. There really is nothing between the two - they are both exceptional. They are both brilliant. Loved seeing Ving wait for Pog when he crashed. He didn’t have to that. The iTT on Saturday will be interesting. One of the best Tours ever.Pogachar was sadly lacking today, so it looks like it is Vingegaard's to lose.
I wouldn’t say that Pog is lacking, is more that Ving is the better rider this year and has better support riders
Also a mention to Pidcock, won’t be GC contender but a brilliant ride and win up D’Huez but also a tremendous descent from the climb before that.
Think you’ll find he likes the mountain biking as much as the road racing….sure ineos will have him as GC at a few stage races before launching him at a grand tour lead roleAlso a mention to Pidcock, won’t be GC contender but a brilliant ride and win up D’Huez but also a tremendous descent from the climb before that.
Any idea what the plan is for Pidcock and Ineos. I think he could be a GC contender, what am I missing?
Pidcock in most major world tour races will be competing with WvA and Van der Poel. He might want to consider a GC role at some stage in the future to not having to compete with them.
I already have a Siroko jersey...the one featured at the top of their website...and I've just ordered the one you picked out BV! Thanks for that! Birthday gift request sorted!
Zoe Bäckstedt decimated the rest of the TT youth field to hold her fourth Junior World Title in cycling disciplines this year. (Although she could lose out on the road race one later on this week).
The Giro d’Italia starts Saturday, who’s your favourites?
Remco has to be number 1 right? Smashed LBL
Roglic has won twice already this season and Jumbo team is dominating
Thomas is 36 and turns 37 on stage 13 of the Giro.
I’m going for Ben Healy to surprise a few of the big names and win a few stages.
Remco out of the Giro, Covid.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/65665546
Cav to retire!
Not sure he blew it, Roglic absolutely monstered that climb.True.
Death at Ironman Hamburg with a press motorbike riding on the wrong side of the road with competitors cycling both ways. Surprisingly the Motorbike rider died in the incident although he was over 70 so might have been a heart attack after the incident.
https://tri-today.com/2023/06/motard-ironman-hamburg-dies-after-horror-crash-with-cyclist-video/
Death at Ironman Hamburg with a press motorbike riding on the wrong side of the road with competitors cycling both ways. Surprisingly the Motorbike rider died in the incident although he was over 70 so might have been a heart attack after the incident.
https://tri-today.com/2023/06/motard-ironman-hamburg-dies-after-horror-crash-with-cyclist-video/
That stretch of road is too narrow for 2 way traffic, add motorcycles in and it’s a recipe for disaster. UCI regs state a physical barrier between riders if an out and back course. Way too many motos on the course and the issue was raised at the pro briefing and Ironman failed to respond to pro concerns about moto numbers.
Death at Ironman Hamburg with a press motorbike riding on the wrong side of the road with competitors cycling both ways. Surprisingly the Motorbike rider died in the incident although he was over 70 so might have been a heart attack after the incident.
https://tri-today.com/2023/06/motard-ironman-hamburg-dies-after-horror-crash-with-cyclist-video/
That stretch of road is too narrow for 2 way traffic, add motorcycles in and it’s a recipe for disaster. UCI regs state a physical barrier between riders if an out and back course. Way too many motos on the course and the issue was raised at the pro briefing and Ironman failed to respond to pro concerns about moto numbers.
I’ve heard quite a few rumbles from a few people I know about Ironman as an organisation Jon, as you’re an actual competitor how does it feel from your angle at the events you’ve done?
German newspaper Bild is reporting that the 70-year-old moto driver who died at Ironman Hamburg had an ear infection that led to a balance disorder and was told not to drive for three months in April by his doctor.
The section with Pidcocks descent.......
The section with Pidcocks descent.......
Just watched that episode this evening. Yikes. I’ve hit 85 kmh a few times but fuck me 105 kmh down the Galibier.
Swiss cyclist Gino Mader has died at the age of 26 after crashing on stage five of the Tour de Suisse.
The Team Bahrain Victorious rider was involved in a high-speed crash with American Magnus Sheffield, 21, on Thursday on the descent of the Albula Pass and fell into a ravine.
He was resuscitated at the scene before being airlifted to hospital in Chur, but passed away on Friday morning.
Bahrain Victorious said Mader was "one of the shining lights of our team".
"Gino was an extraordinary athlete, an example of determination, a valued member of our team and the whole cycling community," the team said.
"His talent, dedication and passion for the sport has inspired us all."
Team managing director Milan Erzen said: "Not only was he an extremely talented cyclist, but a great person off the bike.
"Bahrain Victorious will race in his honour, keeping his memory on every road we race. We are determined to show the spirit and passion Gino displayed, and he will always remain an integral part of our team."
A statement said the Tour de Suisse is "heartbroken" by Mader's death, while the UCI - cycling's world governing body - said he was a "rising star".
Ineos Grenadiers rider Sheffield was taken to hospital with a concussion and soft tissue damage.
More to follow.
Doesn't seem to me that the finish was to blame. The last few hundred metres were flat and this sort of accident would have been just as likely if there had been an extra few km on the flat at the finish as is common.
Doesn't seem to me that the finish was to blame. The last few hundred metres were flat and this sort of accident would have been just as likely if there had been an extra few km on the flat at the finish as is common.
Fair enough. I just read some comments from some of the riders. Maybe they were just over emotional.
Have you seen his statement on why? Bad equipment according to Froome.
Have you seen his statement on why? Bad equipment according to Froome.
Definitely worth changing to clipless pedals like SPD SL for the Giant. You’ll transfer power much better and they’ll encourage a much better pedal stroke as you’ll be able to deliver power all the way through the stroke with clipless. Also much easier to get in and out of the pedal without fannying about with toe lips and straps. If you can afford it then a full carbon or carbon impregnated soled shoe will be stiffer and more efficient too. One last thing is get the cleats fitted at your LBS so you don’t end up shagging your knees or heel rubbing the chainstay of your bike with a poorly adjusted cleat.
With the cleats, think about your riding style and how much walking you might be doing as well before purchasing pedals and shoes.
SPD’s. (The ones your probably mentioned) are two screw metal plates with pedals that can be one sided (normally with flat) or dual sided. They are mostly looked at as gravel / mtb ones but I would recommend these if will be walking more or just tootling along rather than exerting with speed. Go for ones with a wider platform for support as the smaller cleat area can cause hotspots on your feet. The cleats are normally recessed slightly on most shoes.
SPD-SL’s are more for racing and the cleats are exposed more. They are normally three bolt ans made from durable plastic, but will wear more with walking, plus awkward to walk in anyway. Go for these if wanting more performance.
As you are going defy which is more endurance then speed, I’m guessing the former is the ones you need.
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TdF tomorrow.
Love it.
Is there any chance of a British winner?
Should have put a bet on.
In hindsight that route was a series of nasty little climbs.
Like we get in England especially south Devon.
Yates and Yates
1st and 2nd!
Fukin awesome.
Dartmoor itself is fine. .Should have put a bet on.
In hindsight that route was a series of nasty little climbs.
Like we get in England especially south Devon.
It’s the Dartmoor Classic this weekend if you want nasty little climbs all day. Only other place I’ve come across anything like it was the Tour of Flanders sportive, relentless punchy climbs all day.
Dartmoor itself is fine. .Should have put a bet on.
In hindsight that route was a series of nasty little climbs.
Like we get in England especially south Devon.
It’s the Dartmoor Classic this weekend if you want nasty little climbs all day. Only other place I’ve come across anything like it was the Tour of Flanders sportive, relentless punchy climbs all day.
But try going clockwise say from Okehampton and skirt Dartmoor going on NCS 28. Then on to Modbury and then around the South Hams.
I’ve cycled all over the place. But that area is truly hideous. Especially with c12 kgs of camping gear. I’m never ever going back to ride that part of the world. And I quite like hills.
I thought Flanders was flatter than flat.
Mad crashes in the final few kilometres today.
Just seen the last straight sprint. VdP taking the illegal manoeuvre relegation to force the gap for his team mate is a bit dodgy. The crash just before the line was rider error. But the one on the turn I can't tell.
Yep it’s hilly. But there are different types of hills. Bit like the Eskimos have 90 word for snow. Some climbs even if steep are okay. Some really long and steep climbs I can cope with. But the hills around that neck of the woods are nasty. Plus the road surfaces on the sustrans routes around there are narrow 10 to 20% climbs with a mound of 5 years shite in the middle of the road and the only space to ride on is the tyre tracks. And then now have potholes every 50 metres or so.Dartmoor itself is fine. .Should have put a bet on.
In hindsight that route was a series of nasty little climbs.
Like we get in England especially south Devon.
It’s the Dartmoor Classic this weekend if you want nasty little climbs all day. Only other place I’ve come across anything like it was the Tour of Flanders sportive, relentless punchy climbs all day.
But try going clockwise say from Okehampton and skirt Dartmoor going on NCS 28. Then on to Modbury and then around the South Hams.
I’ve cycled all over the place. But that area is truly hideous. Especially with c12 kgs of camping gear. I’m never ever going back to ride that part of the world. And I quite like hills.
I thought Flanders was flatter than flat.
I go out that way now and again via Dartmouth and Totnes to Bigbury and back via Blackpool Sands and Brixham. Yep it’s hilly.
Flanders is nothing like flat.
Cav so close today.Unlucky yesterday really unlucky today. Out of the tour crashed and probably has a broken collarbone. Great shame not the way to end his time on the tour.
Thought he had it for a moment.
Shit luck jumping on his highest two gears.
Is there any chance he'll come back next year? Or is it really over
Is there any chance he'll come back next year? Or is it really over
The door is still open apparently!
Is there any chance he'll come back next year? Or is it really over
The door is still open apparently!
Yep, Astana Qazaqstan are apparently ready to offer him a new deal for next year. Anyone seen The Tour De France Unchained on Netflix? It's very good and filmed in a similar way to F1 Drive to survive on netflix.
Anyone see todays time trial?
Doped?
Motor doped?
Just a really strong ride?
Anyone see todays time trial?
Doped?
Motor doped?
Just a really strong ride?
I really didn't think that such a short time trial would have such a dramatic effect on the GC
Pog's bike change wasn't the best (bloke seemed a bit slow out of the car and getting the bike off the roof).
To see Jonas take so much time out of Pog while riding a TT bike up hill was incredible.
I hope that it was just a spectacular performance
Anyone see todays time trial?
Doped?
Motor doped?
Just a really strong ride?
The eldest (12yo) wants to get into off road mountain biking...does anyone know of any easy'ish trails within striking distance of Solihull?Down hill or cross country?
The eldest (12yo) wants to get into off road mountain biking...does anyone know of any easy'ish trails within striking distance of Solihull?
I am thinking of getting a gravel bike, and the choices out there are mind boggling.
Anyone have any views of the below (or alternatives)?
Canyon Grizl CF SL 8 Trail
Cannondale Carbon 3
Cube NUROAD C:62 SLX
Cannondale Carbon Rival AXS
I am thinking of getting a gravel bike, and the choices out there are mind boggling.I don't have gravel bike although I have been looking more for adventure riding / packing rather then direct fast gravel riding.
Anyone have any views of the below (or alternatives)?
Canyon Grizl CF SL 8 Trail
Cannondale Carbon 3
Cube NUROAD C:62 SLX
Cannondale Carbon Rival AXS
The eldest (12yo) wants to get into off road mountain biking...does anyone know of any easy'ish trails within striking distance of Solihull?
The eldest (12yo) wants to get into off road mountain biking...does anyone know of any easy'ish trails within striking distance of Solihull?
I don't know if it counts as mountain biking, more like hill biking with the constant possibility of death, and it's not exactly around the corner, but whenever I've been on Brean Down in recent years there's usually somebody on a bike up there. Should you ever find yourself down that way.
Felt the tour was pretty much over given stage 17 but what a great stage we had yesterday. So fucking satisfying the break-away clinched it and that Philipsen's antics (a recurring theme this tour) were not rewarded.
Road Race neutralised due to protests on the course. News haven't yet covered the protests so not sure if JSO or others.
Road Race neutralised due to protests on the course. News haven't yet covered the protests so not sure if JSO or others.
Environmental group This Is Rigged claimed responsibility, Ironic for such a green event.
Road Race neutralised due to protests on the course. News haven't yet covered the protests so not sure if JSO or others.
Environmental group This Is Rigged claimed responsibility, Ironic for such a green event.
Road Race neutralised due to protests on the course. News haven't yet covered the protests so not sure if JSO or others.
Environmental group This Is Rigged claimed responsibility, Ironic for such a green event.
Professional road cycling with how many vehicles supporting them plus helicopters in the sky "green"? Probably what they were protesting about.
Anyway, 4 Belgiums in the lead pack going into the last 50km. Could be interesting which one will want the glo......Hello Remco.
They went past my office five times as many times as I have this year. Seeing a race where you're familiar with a lot of the course really brings home how fast they are going (much better than my general rule that they must be going at least twice my speed on the flat).
Wish there’d been an indoor cycling track around when I was a kid. I was definitely built to be the front bloke on the tandem. Some of them could double up as prop forwards.
Watched a couple of the Elimination races. Interesting to see the tactics but the commentator on Eurosport was terrible. He seemed shocked when anyone was eliminated, when that’s the whole point of the race.
Someone fucked up then
https://www.triathlonireland.com/news/triathlon-ireland-statement/
Did the European Middle Distance 70.3 Triathlon Championships in Belgium today. Now recovering with some hoppy ales.
Did the European Middle Distance 70.3 Triathlon Championships in Belgium today. Now recovering with some hoppy ales.
That bike course looked an absolute bastard from your Strava stats Jon.
Did the European Middle Distance 70.3 Triathlon Championships in Belgium today. Now recovering with some hoppy ales.
That bike course looked an absolute bastard from your Strava stats Jon.
Flanders is flat right? Wrong. It was also quite technical in places, a lot of the course in the town with dead turns, cobbled sections and a lot of nasty pointy street furniture. Overall happy with the bike and run leg but I fucked up the swim big time but the worst thing was the wind, it came from all angles all fucking day long.
Did the European Middle Distance 70.3 Triathlon Championships in Belgium today. Now recovering with some hoppy ales.
That bike course looked an absolute bastard from your Strava stats Jon.
Flanders is flat right? Wrong. It was also quite technical in places, a lot of the course in the town with dead turns, cobbled sections and a lot of nasty pointy street furniture. Overall happy with the bike and run leg but I fucked up the swim big time but the worst thing was the wind, it came from all angles all fucking day long.
Where did you come out of interest?
Cav has delayed his retirement to ride next year's TdF
Great news! Let's hope he makes it.
Cav has delayed his retirement to ride next year's TdF
That was a horrible thing to watch when it happened.
The look on Cav's face told you that he knew he was in trouble but he couldn't get out of it.
Was Sagan banned for this?
Laura Kenny retiring Britain's most successful female Olympian with 5 golds plus 7 World Championship titles, that is a brilliant career.
Do they ask the men the same question I wonder.
When I google searched it (carefully), it was a question asked at Rio 2016 apparently. It didn't have her reply but it was mentioned that some of the team were uncomfortable* with the questioning.
*please don't lower yourself H&V crowd.
The monster that is Van der Poel wins Paris Roubaix by a distance following his victory in the Tour of Flanders, also by a distance.
Just seen the footage of a woman throwing what looks like a cycling cap into the rear wheel of VdP whilst he's on the cobbles flat out, luckily it wasn't drive side or the consequences could have been disastrous.
Apparently she was a corporate hospitality guest.