Matt L
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just got back in from 36mile ride wanted 40 ideally but was getting hungry and didn't have anything on me plus I was practically home .
noticed 2 things... padded shorts still don't solve my arse pain + my neck aches after a while... any ideas on how to solve either of these issues?
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Liam
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Registered: 19th Jan 06
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A different saddle might help the arse pain, or just more riding maybe, not sure about neck pain tbh.
Just been out myself on my new 29er the weather is perfect for it today!
http://app.strava.com/activities/48537280
Knackered now mind 
Little pic from the top of Brocton Heights today

[Edited on 13-04-2013 by Liam]
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Cole
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I like the inbred on the left
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Liam
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Registered: 19th Jan 06
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Yeah they are a great budget frame/bike!
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Cole
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I like the on one brand as a whole tbh my next frame is going to be a carbon whippet.
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Nic Barnes
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http://instagram.com/p/YDRDlspc6U/
went to one of the 7stanes sites in scotland called mabie and found the rock. there is one at all of them, so far got photos at the other 2, so 4 more places to go ride the bike at
[Edited on 13-04-2013 by Nic Barnes]
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Doug
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Coed Y Brenin today. What a cracking trail centre!
Off to Cannock tomorrow on the way home from Wales.
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Doug
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Weather seems a bit crap today. 22mph winds and heavy rain predicted for Cannock at the time I would get there to ride.
Will probably leave it for today...
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Cole
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We've had that that down here or the last 3days the forest is just a mud bath so I've stayed away plus didn't want to scratch my new forks lol
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Dr Pepper
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Registered: 21st Sep 02
Location: oxford Drives Renault Clio RS200
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This time next year I am going to cycle 1000 miles solo 'end to end' from Lands End to John O'Groats. This LeJog will be for Cancer research and in memory of my mate Dave who passed away 10 years ago next year. I will be keeping everyone updated with my progress on here and on my Just giving page(which im just sorting out). There is going to be a massive amount of training and organisation to do - I am not coming into this with a cyclists body or any experience of touring on a bike and im aiming at 80-100 miles each day. It will be a year long challenge that is going to involve losing weight, training, quitting smoking and funding and organising the logistics of the trip.
So far this month I have done 282 miles on the bike, 3 gym sessions and lost 4lbs
Yesterday I hit a new PB longest ride of 64.8 miles. That is pretty much my max effort at the moment..... Had a lot of pain in knees and lower back the last 10 miles which kind of knocked me out of a nice rhythm I was in for the first 40 miles. At least I know where I am now though .... Biggest thing that's gonna make it easier is shifting some weight off the pilot so that's the main goal now. I was more sensible with taking food and drink which definitely helped.

[Edited on 14-04-2013 by Dr Pepper]
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Cole
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Walby has done lejog he should be able to give you some good advice
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Dr Pepper
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quote: Originally posted by Cole
Walby has done lejog he should be able to give you some good advice
cheers - will drop him a line
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Jamie Walby
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Yep good fun and not as hard as everyone tells you. I did the three peaks afterwards on my ya back from Scotland and found that harder.
Anything you want to know just ask and ill be happy to help you as best I can.
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Dr Pepper
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quote: Originally posted by Jamie Walby
Yep good fun and not as hard as everyone tells you. I did the three peaks afterwards on my ya back from Scotland and found that harder.
Anything you want to know just ask and ill be happy to help you as best I can.
Great - I will take you up on that im sure
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jacko198
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Registered: 1st Mar 07
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Got my eBay special hybrid up and running. 1st trip out on it tomorrow. Probably the 1st time out on the bike in a year.

Got a nice little route planned. Not to long probs less than 20 miles! Can't wait tbh.
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antscorsa
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Registered: 11th Aug 02
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Anyone dealt or had a Jamis Brand cycle?
Seen a good deal on Evans with the cycle to work scheme and i want to take the plunge this week.
Bike in questions:
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/jamis/ventura-comp-2013-road-bike-ec041507
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jacko198
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Registered: 1st Mar 07
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How much can you spend? Could put another £200 on it and get something carbon
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antscorsa
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I'm doing the cycle to work scheme so want to keep it cheap and i don't really think I warrant a carbon frame if I'm honest. Newbie to road cycling so just want something decent to get me going.
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deano87
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Registered: 21st Oct 06
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Had such a good ride at Chicksands today. Was buzzing
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Jamie Walby
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THinking about entering a couple of mountain bike races.
Souther XC in May at Crow Hill which is about 10 miles from me. Probably just go for the fun category and see how I get on.
And the SPAM Erlestoke also in may, 6 hour race.
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ed
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I agreed to do a 800-900 mile (final route is undecided yet) charity bike ride this weekend. It's going to take place Easter next year and will be from Milton Keynes to the south of France. We'll be doing it at a reasonably leisurely pace over about 10-11 days 
Time to get that road bike I convinced myself I didn't need
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Doug
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Some silly miles being quoted in here.
I'm not going to post anymore until people start being a bit more sensible.
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Cole
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Lol doug a couple of pages ago you were quoting 75and 100mile rides
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Doug
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Yeah and that is mental. 800-900? crazy talk.
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Cole
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But its over days dont forget
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