Thyolo

They got drink problems as well?

Would they give it to Jan Ullrich now he's admitted to doping? If the result isn't void maybe the 47th placed rider is in with a chance*? Seems a shame not to have a winner but,then again, would it mean much 10 years on - no champagne, no birds on the podium pretending to be excited? (*I have a certain sympathy for those initially finishing in the lower places).

Sounds well worth checking out, thanks for the info.

you also were able to arrange with the orgs to try out a track bike, fixed cogs, big blade and no brakes. Am trying to see how this would be a good thing - esp. the "no brakes" Anyhow what day is it on?

Cajees sold me this type of pedal and a mtb shoe for my road bike when I 1st showed up there looking gormless a couple of years ago & asked their advice (ahh those far off days of naiveity). They're not great for road because the pressure is spread over a small area & feet can get sore & ankles unstable on a longer distance. Having said that, walking about in them is a + and they fit Virgin Active spinning bikes.

How does it work for a 1st timer showing up to ride?

Nice one H

My lbs has a gauge that says how worn the chain is and if you replace it at the right time it saves damaging the chain rings and cassette. Mine was 75% worn on 5,000kms, according to them, so I changed it. It sounds like you suspect your lbs is taking advantage. Like when Cajees sold me a pedal spanner nearly 3 years ago and I used it for the first time yesterday.

Brilliant (Your Jack is probably Nicholson)Thyolo2007-06-02 04:53:40

Worn tyres?

The difference between entries and timed finishers will also include: People who don't buy a chip, maybe one-off riders and people from abroad; People with a chip who don't want their time to register and don't go over the mats; People who forgot their chip (me last week) and didn't hire one. No need to be hard on folk who are asked to enter an event in September that's far away in time and space. The organizers must plan for dropouts - if everyone showed up the middle riders through Simonstown would be held off the ground by their shoulders in the crush.

That's good cos a tarmac frame would be heavy, sticky and squishy, like riding a large toffee - couldn't see that catching on.

Assumiing a max HR of 185, I figure 147 is 80% of max(?) I'm hoping Gumpole is being ironic with the training harder comment, otherwise I'm in a lot of trouble. Don't go Pops, well not until you let me know whether your Epic tents have arrived yet.

Doesn't take the foresight of a goldfish to see which way a thread is likely to go does it H?

Hi BG - did you get your coughing thing sorted? I thought of you after the Bela Bela on Saturday as I was coughing (trying to get my navel out through my mouth) for a couple of hours after the finish. Too much info., I know but prolly was leftover of a cold 3 weeks back.

Gotta be secure in your masculinity to wear that kit.

For HRZs etc. it looks like you could use 58 then? Did I mention mine was 53? ....ok it's 56, some of the time too.

i just wish I was a boy sometimes....... It's over-rated' date=' though the peeing standing up thing is useful. [/quote'] That and burping and farting whenever you feel the need... Sure, and scratching, that can be ok too.

i just wish I was a boy sometimes....... It's over-rated, though the peeing standing up thing is useful.

Hi Bobbie Did you come right in your quest for friendly advice?

Hi Mich I'd say, as long as you are consistent in the time/place you measure then you'll pick up any funnies such as a cold coming. I think we're a bit obsessive (no, really I do) and resting HR no. becomes a target like everything else - "mine's 45, hah beat you - 42". I was very affronted at the Virgin fitness assessment when she had me sitting down and rounded the 68 up to 70. " "But, but, but when I'm in bed in deep Zen mode it's 53! - Go on write 53". So, like always weighing after a &^% and before brekkie, find a time when the no. makes you feel good and repeat. My 2cs - or 3.

Sammajoor - you need a bigger box to keep your hyena in. Can't you see it's doing his neck in? SPCA are on their way.

Thanks Rabubi. How many photos you got Bonsai?