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Jamie Walby

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14th May 12 at 11:30

I still managed a sprint finish at the end of the Sportive by the way. Was awesome people were there clapping the riders in. Start at finish was at the Tank Museum down here. Was nice to have that support even though they had no fucking idea who anyone was

Whittie

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14th May 12 at 11:39

What kind of time you do walbs?

Whittie

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14th May 12 at 11:42

Oh btw, my camelbak blew up yesterday, pissed all over me and left a 1-2 mile track of water

Jamie Walby

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14th May 12 at 11:45

quote:
Originally posted by Whittie
What kind of time you do walbs?

5:19 i think. Though that includes stopping at both feed stations. Was a bit disappointed as wanted a sub 5.

AlunJ

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14th May 12 at 19:45

Well done Jamie, I'd like to try and tackle something like that next year.

Jamie Walby

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15th May 12 at 09:37

Just looked it was 5:19 and 4,000ft of climbing. I said straight afterwards that I wouldn't do that one again next year but I am now thinking maybe I will. Really want that sub 5 hours.

[Edited on 15-05-2012 by Jamie Walby]

Pete_vxl

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16th May 12 at 15:17

Advice required. Getting back into cycling and have recently been going on my old Saracen MTB. Thing is i dont enjoy the offroad aspect anymore and want to get into road/ cycle path.

Having never owned a road bike before im apprehensive.

Would it be silly if i just went and bought for example a chris boardman/specialized Allez sort of bike? Or should i start out on a hybrid e.g spesh sirrus?

Dont really want to get 6 months down the line and wish i had bought the opposite.

AlunJ

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16th May 12 at 15:23

I went from a cheap ass mountain bike to a spesh allez, best thing I did, only problem then is you always want another/better bike. It takes some getting used to riding road bikes, hybrid is the best of both worlds, I wouldn't mind a hybrid for commuting. You could always look at a cyclocross to make things more difficult

Could perhaps try getting hold of a second hand 2010 or 2011 allez for £3-400ish, in fact iirc the 2010 is a better spec, it's quite a racing orientated frame mind, the secteur is a bit more relaxed geometry wise.

[Edited on 16-05-2012 by AlunJ]

Ben J

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16th May 12 at 16:37

I'd suggest starting with a hybrid. But you don't look as cool on one.

Ben J

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16th May 12 at 17:16

Picked this up today.

Don't want to get it dirty lol.

Corsa Sport Gav

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16th May 12 at 18:04

Ben J - on ya front wheel undo the quick release and spin it 180° just so you don't catch it on any rocks or logs or any thing ;-)

Bikes looks nice, pretty awesome spec for the price too :-)

[Edited on 16-05-2012 by Corsa Sport Gav]

Ben J

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16th May 12 at 18:21

quote:
Originally posted by Corsa Sport Gav
Ben J - on ya front wheel undo the quick release and spin it 180° just so you don't catch it on any rocks or logs or any thing ;-)

Bikes looks nice, pretty awesome spec for the price too :-)

[Edited on 16-05-2012 by Corsa Sport Gav]

Yep. Spotted the QR when I uploaded the pics. I had the front wheel off to bring it home and just chucked it back on.

Thanks

Corsa Sport Gav

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16th May 12 at 18:26

quote:
Originally posted by Ben J

quote:
Originally posted by Corsa Sport Gav
Ben J - on ya front wheel undo the quick release and spin it 180° just so you don't catch it on any rocks or logs or any thing ;-)

Bikes looks nice, pretty awesome spec for the price too :-)

[Edited on 16-05-2012 by Corsa Sport Gav]

Yep. Spotted the QR when I uploaded the pics. I had the front wheel off to bring it home and just chucked it back on.

Thanks

No probs

AlunJ

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16th May 12 at 18:49

Looks tidy Ben

only problem is its not a road bike

Kippers

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16th May 12 at 19:27

Im getting quicker/faster

14.4 miles in 45 mins tonight

5 min improvement on my best time.

http://www.endomondo.com/workouts/

Kippers

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16th May 12 at 19:28

PS that is a lovely bike! prefer carbon and road bikes tho.

Jamie Walby

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17th May 12 at 08:44

I did 11 miles on the bike last night then went for a 4 1/2 mile run down the sea front.

Was going to go for a swim after run as that would technically have been some kind of inside out back to front triathlon but I didn't have a towel

Jas

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18th May 12 at 15:45

Nice ben.. glad to see a none bender Bike. I can now make an appearance in here

Jas

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18th May 12 at 15:57

https://www.dropbox.com/s/3d653qxxzfmkovk/IMG_20120515_195031.jpg

In response to kippers

"not my fault your a pikey and can't afford a bike" x o x o x o

p.s mid build pictures

[Edited on 18-05-2012 by Jas]

Kippers

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18th May 12 at 16:33

Ill give you credit, that is a nice bike.

Now just go out and ride it.

Hoping the weather holds up this weekend for a 61 mile ride

Liam

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18th May 12 at 17:41

What Giant is that Jas? A trance or anthem?

Edit - Looks smart either way!

[Edited on 18-05-2012 by Liam]

Corsa Sport Gav

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18th May 12 at 19:32

My rides

And a action one from my last race

AlunJ

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18th May 12 at 19:49

Orange

Simon

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18th May 12 at 20:53

Nice bikes Gav, race conditions look horrendous! I did cannock chase today, dry as a bone now, good fun

Corsa Sport Gav

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18th May 12 at 21:14

Yer the conditions were canny wild that day, was deffo a day for wet screams ;-)

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