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I didn’t think the prices were too bad in the article. Even if you pay for tents, it’s still cheaper than Sani for the three days.

@Dale just reading this now. Sorry this has happened and hoping your recovery is as smooth as possible.

Thanks for the recommendation- on episode 2 now. Fantastic

My LBS can get them if you’re stuck. Says he can have them in stock for Tuesday. Drop me a PM if you want details. If he can’t ship them, I can collect and post to you no problem

What are you looking for?

My worst day ever cramping was Sani 2016 day 1. Arrived from Ireland on the Friday before the Tuesday start. Worst cramping I’ve ever had started about 40k’s in and make the next 40k fairly interesting. Day 2 and 3 were fine with zero cramps, although I must have chowed about 30 or 40 of those USN cramp tablets on those days. I assume that it was a heat and altitude reaction but the nerves theory also makes sense.

Seems like that’s it. If Mike Ashley buys it, that’ll be the end of anything decent. https://www.cyclingweekly.com/news/almost-every-member-of-staff-axed-at-wigglecrc-as-company-hits-rock-bottom https://road.cc/content/news/mike-ashley-set-take-over-wiggle-chain-reaction-306867

I’d be frightened of $750 pedals on a mtb, especially with my propensity for misjudging rocks and smashing pedals on them.

Lekker - also following the absolute motion plan in anticipation of sani. Weight dropped to 99.5. Losing about a kg a week so hoping to be 92-94 by sani. Which event are you doing?

Hey Ryperd, was following your thread with interest as we are similar height, age and weight. Wondering how your journey is going? Did you go with PM? Have you managed the weight loss etc?

There is a hierarchy though. The bigger or faster your vehicle (car or motorbike), the more the responsibility lies with you not to behave in a way that puts others lives at risk.

You’re so right that we don’t train people to drive fast, or even drive properly at all. Driving lessons focus on teaching you to pass the test, not to drive properly. My son just did his advanced driver training a year after he got his licence and is a different quality of driver altogether now. I’m learning from some of the stuff he does now, even though I’ve been driving for 35 years.

Less and less empathy on social media now. More and more aggression. There is a hierarchy of vulnerability for road users and it is good to remember that a “mistake” when driving a car or motorcycle that results in you hitting a more vulnerable road user is likely to have far worse consequences for them than a mistake when cycling or walking.

Thought about this thread when listening to this last night. Really interesting, especially th le second half. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-real-science-of-sport-podcast/id1461719225?i=1000645493021

My worry is more about having a mechanical somewhere and parts not being easily available. Struggled to get parts recently.

Agree with you 100% about the motorcyclists. Was chatting to a contractor at work the other day about motorbikes after he saw me with a helmet. He was telling me about the frustration he has with cyclists when he’s out on a Sunday morning super bike run on country roads and comes around a corner at 100mph and nearly connects a group of cyclists who are “hogging the road”.

As far as I can work out, it is the Microspline driver

fair enough - haven’t heard that before. Mine regularly has my XL anthem and my road bike on with no issues, even in long trips. I wonder if speed plays a part. I seem to remember something about not travelling over 60mph with the carrier on.

I have the same carrier and XL bikes - never had this problem. Suspect, as Prego said, there's an issue with the ball or the carrier. I wouldn't be comfortable using a carrier that had movement in it.

Thank you - I’ll have a look later when I’m home

Thanks 🙏

Interesting articles in the context of this discussion https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2024/feb/06/cycling-boom-was-not-here-to-stay-and-lack-of-institutional-will-could-keep-it-away https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/feb/12/if-cycling-clubs-feel-like-golf-clubs-on-wheels-people-will-shun-them

Thank you - wasn’t aware of the QR option. When the frame was replaced I had to pay for new wheels due to no QR. I appreciate the advice

I’ve searched the forum and can’t find the info I need, and the internet seems to have much contradictory info, so here’s hoping for some hub wisdom. I have a giant anthem 29er. It’s a bit of a hodge podge of components as I have replaced bits and pieces as they break, including the frame after my 2014 frame broke and giant replaced it with a 2016 frame. Due to parts availability (or lack thereof), I would like to convert the bike to a 1x12, but don’t know if this is feasible. Has anyone done something similar before or have knowledge of whether this is doable?

Not just licenced, but subject to the laws related to licensing. So manufactured to motorcycle safety expectations etc