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Le Tour Yorkshire
Just signed up to volunteer as a Le Tour maker at Le Tour Yorkshire next year. If anyone else interested you can follow this link. http://www.yorkshire.com/le-tour-yorkshire/le-tour-makers Hope to see you all there if I get picked.
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Rim dented... gutted
I was commuting home tonight. It was dark and raining. I travel this route every day so know the road well, but haven't done the journey in a while in these conditions. There is a small stretch just outside Brightside steel works that is a bit treacherous under normal conditions, I can usually pick a line close to the kerb…
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How much does size matter??
Ok, the obvious answer is 'it depends how you use it', but bare with me please. I did a big climb today and bailed 2/3rd up the climb. Another cyclist had already passed me on his roadie (mine is a cyclocross). He didn't look much fitter than me, so it got me thinking whether he had an easier climb on his 26" wheels,…
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Rear wheel trouble... or is it??
Hi, I cleaned the drive train yesterday and am happy with the results, with the exception of one slight issue. If you lift the rear wheel and step on the pedal so that it spins freely, there is a slight kick in the rotation of the wheel. I know in cars that small weights are added to the wheels to balance them, but I…
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Have you climbed any of these segments
Spotted this on Strava. It may have been discussed before... I dunno. Has anyone else rode any of the Segments listed, would love to hear your stories and whether you consider the choices deserving. The Buttertubs pass is a couple of hours drive away from where I live and may be worth a punt just to get my name featured on…
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Blogging?? Website suggestions sought
Hi, As some of you are aware, I have been selected to represent my organisation's sports and social club in a 3 day, 195 mile cycle ride to Stonehenge in September. I have just created (and am continuing to build) a profile on the Virgin just giving website and want to create a blog showing my journey to the start line as…
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Strava challenges vs The Kids
Ok, so I've spent months lecturing my kids on spending less time on the Xbox and laptop and that the virtual items that they collect (maps for call of duty, players for Fifa 13 and costumes for club Penguin... need I mention more) is a waste of money and doesn't mean anything in the real world. Anyway, fast forward to this…
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Question: Buying some tyres
Hi all, I bought a new bike a couple of weeks ago, and am getting used to the new fit, which is good. I have the standard tyres that came with the bike still fitted and am considering a set of slicks, or at the very least less tread. I have done some research on the sheldon brown website... here...…
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Looking for tips regarding sweat
Hi all, Just a quick question. Been struggling with sweat running into my eyes this last week. My cycle helmet has a sponge insert that soaks up some sweat from my forehead and I never ride without eye protection, which makes it difficult to wipe sweat away whilst riding. Would like to know what approach you all take to…
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Pedal discomfort
Noticed on my last couple of long rides that I am getting some pedal discomfort. A burning sensation (like it is just about to blister) under my foot (the joint at the base of my big toe). I have SPD cleats fitted and have Shimano MTB boots. The burning sensation comes gradually and eventually a little painful (but rule 5…
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Excess skin??
Been on my weight loss journey for almost a year now and doing really well. Lost 5 stone so far, which presents a bit of a problem or me. Looking in the mirror, I can see progress and I am really happy with it, but the skin around my stomach area is really loose and floppy so that where my pot belly was, I have a flabby…
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Pump or CO2 cartridge?
I'm officially fed up. Got stranded tonight and it shouldn't have been the case. I had a puncture so whipped out the spare tube put it in only to find I had not properly fixed the previous flat. That I can stand, must be more diligent next time, but what really bugs me is that the pump I had (my third in as many years) was…
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Anyone done a ton??
Starting to think about challenges for next year. I'm on target to hit my 2500mile target for the end of the year. I am also planning on holding off buying a new bike until I have lost another stone (16 to be precise). Once I get the bike I want to set myself a massive goal. My max mileage in one day has been 43 miles to…
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Help... I've got a lump.... on my tyre!!
Hi everyone, Started getting a vibration on my bike that felt like going over a rumble strip. Thought my bearings were going in the back wheel, but seemed unusual given I had a service last week. Anyway, on closer inspection, I've got a lump on my tyre which comes out just a few millimeters from the radius, but is also…
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Advice on puncture repair please
Hi, I have been through two tubes these last couple of months, and would appreciate some advice on how best to approach this problem. When I get a flat, I use a super patch which instantly glues to the tube and leaves me free get on with my ride. However, these last couple of months I have had bubbles develop under the…
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1 small change??
Hi, just bought some SPD peddles today as a treat following my 40th and took the bike out for a 12 mile spin to get used to it before I go back to work on Monday. Anyway, joy of joys!! I grabbed myself a new Personal Best today with an average mileage mileage of over 13 mph. This got me thinking about what other small…
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Will a warm up routine get me over the '1st mile blues'??
Hi everyone, I have a question for you all, I love my ride to work and back, but in the morning, the first mile is really tough. I swear its because I do not have a warm up routine, but finding or developing one that will have me jumping into the saddle is a but beyond me. Any suggestions??
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Dedication... Madness... ??? You decide
Looked at the weather for tomorrow and it looks like it is going to rain 'cats and dogs'. I have a parking space at work this week, but I enjoyed the ride to work yesterday so much that I gave up my parking space despite the weather. Some say I'm mad, but I prefer to think I'm dedicated. Either way, I don't care, but I may…
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Ear buds while out cycling - Good, bad or indifferent?
Hi, I cycle commute 3 times a week to work (20mile round trip) and wear ear buds to listen to music and keep track of my progress (miles and timings) using endomondo on my Android phone. I have seen a number of posts criticising cyclists for wearing ear buds and I wanted to get the conversation flowing, and hopefully get a…
