NotSoBigBen

That age group thing in the 80k irritated me somewhat, they bothered to have correct age groups for the 60 so why not for the 80?

Always thought it was 'Brentjens' ...

'There is a big difference between solitude and loneliness, loneliness is a negative state, marked by a sense of isolation. One feels that something is missing. ... Solitude is the state of being alone without being lonely. It is a positive and constructive state of engagement with oneself' No I'm not lonely out there ????

As you say forks and shocks I can understand but bearings as an example, my old man used to tell me 'use whatever grease you have but just make sure they are not dry!'

I know the hub 'engineers' will defend the specific grease for each application but I laughed when I read this ... 'There's nothing special about any "bike" grease. It's just re-packaged overpriced general lube. The lubrication needs of a bicycle are about one step up from a wheelbarrow.'

Most people at least in my experience, are used to the fit and forget groupsets up to about 10speed I guess. No fiddling about, take the bike in for a service now and then. Clean and lube occasionally ... Modern 11/12sp although having many cool benefits has become really 'needy' ... IMHO of course. Special inner cable for this and outer for that, service this every 5 hours, replace that every 50 Heaven forbid you haven't complied exactly to the letter should you have a problem #SMK

A few years ago my now daughter in law didn't finish 94.7, she got to about 70k's ... I cut my medal in half and gave it to her ... there were tears is all I'll say

I'm one of those take it or leave it types, if they hand me one I take it, if there's no medals I'm not fussed either

Not at all! Give me a shout

How does one know what is 'accurate' and which devices are actually correct? Is there a list somewhere perhaps ...

Hence I said 'CamelPack' and not Camelbak ????

Have the 'CamelPacks' made a comeback now that they look like you're wearing a 'GoPro chest mount'? Even saw one at a local race in Alberhoughton yesterday ????

It was supposed to be in 'winter' but had been postponed a few times due to the 'rona ...

Well done! Though as my mates ask me occasionally 'having trouble at home?' ????

I thought Tardozzi had a heart attack in the Ducati pit ????

Not sure what it is they are building there behind the brewery ... with alarms going off as you ride along the fence I'm assuming a maximum security prison of some sort?

According to @Pikey a lovely 'summers' day in the UK, in reality a cold, wet and windy ride with him on his 'up-country' bike ... the freewheel is so loud that you can't talk when he stops pedaling ???? An absolutely cracking ride though, lots of laughs as always!

When you have stomach issues just before setting out and have to take all the cyclist paraphernalia off ... a broken spoke at halfway ... a puncture 10k's from home AND a bee stings you just up the road from home you just don't bother to take pictures ???? Still better than lying on the couch me thinks though ????

That 'rat bike' look really bothered me so it went off to the painter yesterday, spent some time at the vinyl guy this morning ... this is the end result. Much happier now ????

He could not have gone to a better home! My homie is the best ????

Some R&R, camping at Happy Wanderers Pennington for a week ... lekker ride round the Rocky Bay trails ???? Cool bike shop has opened since I was last here nearly 2 years ago!

Steely Dan doing road duty after last night's rain on the Highveld!

Can't be bothered, based on how I'm seeded on whatever they have is how I'll approach the ride ... near the front as fast as my legs can go, near the back maybe the time to take a single speed bike out

When you go out riding with a gravel biker on the road ... uncouth I tell you! Always a cracker riding with @Pikey

Plenty of info here on the hub, just search 'monstercross' but here's a helpful link in the meantime.