Wonder Woman

Worst news ever. Enjoy the rest and heal fast Ashleigh.

I'm with you there.

Yes sorry, I missed a couple pages. And kinda been out of racing for 4 years. Even any serious training. Real pleb these days.

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I think testing is fantastic for the people who are racing for money. So in the older days this used to be for anyone holding a licence. Now however they make everyone take out a licence and I guess that is why they now test anyone and everyone. But to be honest, when I was racing with the pro ladies I was very aware and careful what I took. However if I went and did a tour now and had flu or something, having paid in a fortune to ride this event and just to go and experience it and enjoy it. I wouldn't hesitate to think twice whether my painkiller was a banned substance or not, I would just take it. So yay for testing but seriously, if you are going to do it, do it properly and test the people who need it, hence those racing for the prize money.

This ride ALL depends on your partner, if you guys get along well and have same motives, then it is a fantastic tour. Flyluis, you'll be fine. for men I say a 25 cassette is more than enough and for females I'd rather say go for 27 if you can. There's lots of climbing and you need to try save the legs. Go and enjoy the scenery, it's an awesome ride and great vibe.

Yes, and that was until your shoes let go

Make it a getaway and stay over there for one night, you won't regret it.

I'm 1.61m and ride a 48cm road bike. My first one was also 50cm and even though I have set it up as close as possible to my 48cm it is just not the same or as comfortable.

You will fall in love the first time you meet it

I was actually thinking of dusting my road bike off and going for a toddle. Will update you when I get it right. I think it's great being able to do both. Just need to get fitter though as the roadies will drop me in 2 seconds flat. At least on the mtb I usually don't mind being dropped.

I think both times I've done somersaults my bike has gone with me.... Awesome to hear you are all okay . Good excuse for new shoes, wife can't now complain

I think they'd report me as well

Hmmmm, I've just learnt something so basic after 10 years of cycling.

Got PMS today?

Do you guys seriously remove your chain like once a week and do this??

To be honest, just glad to hear there is no serious damage. The other day I saw a car get impatient on a double laned road and decide to overtake on the emergeny lane. Got so angry as this is a high cyclist area and that is how people are killed, purely because someone cannot drive the speed limit.

Every hill that is worth counting has a nickname.

You recognise people by the bike they ride.

You guys are now giving me withdrawal symptoms

Long weekends make you feel like a pro as you get to ride every morning, get home and have lunch and an afternoon nap.

Amazing how funny people are....I used to be like that as well. You're an addict

You pay more for supplements that food every month.

You meet people in the shops and say "oh, so that's what you look like with clothes on"

It seems to take quicker to get to the same place on your bicycle than in a car. You slow down in your car and stare at any cyclist to see how much better their bike is than yours, or see if you know them You only recognise your friends when they have a helmet and glasses on.