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Ooops. Ok ok ok.... You guys know what I mean

My bike has a 800mm travel on the front. I have been able to ride everywhere with it, but I have had to learn that it only has so much forgiveness on a rocky downhill and I really have to focus on putting as much weight on the back wheel and keep my shoulders as relaxed as possible. I will say a longer travel fork would be nice ( pssst...santa are you listening?)

I bought their 34T oval chainring for my mtb. I have had no problems, I have been using it for a few months already. Im happy

My baking You so funny Grif. Ask Chainsaw why he is such a skraal oke. But okay....guess the colour right and invite the winner for a ride. I'll bake for a victim guest. Ill throw in a long sleeved club shirt.

The new season's sticker is yellow. I voted for pink, but was outvoted.

Go Gerald....!!!.....It is summer time...time for mud and tanline selfies

I want to see all Evan's medals from all the events he has done. My hero

The sad thing is, when I watch this I'm not shocked. I see this all the time. In a few years my kids are going to be driving and be on the road amidst this circus

I encourage you to join a club. Great motivation to keep you going!! I have met lots of great folks, some have become great freinds. I have found the "formality" of a club is really good for training for upcoming events. Certain things like Amashova are pinned on the calender and the training rides are adapted to train for these events. The club also gets entries for certain events, and it is great to ride as a team. I have also learned so much being around folks that have ridden for many years. Just listening to them chat on a ride about everything from gels to training programmes has been amazing. I knew nothing about road cycling ettiquette when I joined, and learning has helped me be a safer rider.

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Ive often seen that when cyclists are riding in a double line and they encounter a pothole or broken bottle, there are suddenly cyclists all over the lane trying to avoid smashing their new carbon clinchers or bursting their tyres. Cars don't see these as obstacles the way cyclists do, they just see a bunch of guys riding like sausages. I do prefer the single line, execpt when the guy in front of me does not close the gap, I'll nip past him so that I do not lose the front bunch if the elastic breaks.

I have been promised many things, but never a bursary

I did not lodge a vote. sorry I will vote now Weird, but I am a bit of a "let your yay be yay and your nay be nay" type of person. I don't make promises so pledges are a bit weird for me. At the end of the day we can all be more considerate and responsible, not just on our bikes, but in our daily lives and the way we treat each other. Talking about pledges you did remind of of when I was in std 6, an organisation came to do a talk and they handed out "virginity pledge" cards. Most people signed. Many had not kept their promise a year later

If it were Emily Batty's saddle you guys would be having an auction

You right.... up till eight am the forecast for rain is 50/50. After that it drops to 20% for the rest of the day, and then showers predicted for evening. 15 degrees for the day is comfortable riding temperature. The trails will be a bit wet, but this is mountainbiking. Are you coming?

Hi everyone. Chainsaw and I are doing a 55km singletrack ride starting at the Greendale Spar tomorrow morning at 8.00am. We will be riding the singletrack through Howick trails to the Karkloof club for coffee and then back again. . Moderate pace. Climbing is around 900m, You are welcome to join us. Sorry for posting this ride so late, we were intending to road ride, but have changed our minds and want to mtb instead

I went a long spell on the road without a puncture until saturday. Ten kays in first puncture, and then forty kays later another one. I only had one spare tube and was super grateful for the help when I punctured the second time. Made it home after doing 120km and punctured again just outside my house. (I later found a microscopic sliver of glass in my tyre) I suppose we all have those really sucky days when we need a little help, that is why club rides are awesome. Then we discuss terms of repayment over coffee at the end of a ride.

Changed my original post because it is included in "being a freindly cyclist"

Also spoil her with a good quality bib.

My patch is coming along nicely, however watering has got a little tricky. Since I took this photo the silly dove has laid another egg and turned broody. Now we wait and see. In the meantime I'm getting great biceps workouts carrying the watering can.

Cool. Stay sharp on the stretch from Notties to Howick....there are some serious potholes. Some have been patched, others have got worse since you rode that section last year.

I get dropped often Things I tell myself when I'm really hurting and holding on for dear life..... "They are also hurting...they just have really good poker faces" " I wish I did not eat that cake/fudge/chocolate in the week" " If (insert name here) is still holding on then so can I.....because I KNOW I'm stronger than him "

Are you coming via Nottingham road?

Just remembered now.....the ladies and bicycles thread is gone