ianfitz wrote:I feel as though I have surrendered any semblance of being a racer today.
I got a camping pillow in the post.
It’s surprisingly comfy and only weighs 40g.
Also have an inflatable pillow
Weighs sod all and does help with sleep.
Use a buff as a pillow case.
Used to use my down jacket, but pillow is far better. And sometimes want to wear down jacket for extra warmth
And delivered an avid pro brake bleed kit and a pair of brake pads. The avid pro kit is lovely, proper heavy duty syringes with nice handles and fittings including brake choks etc. The great thing about this kit is that you can apply negative pressure to get the air out of the fluid.
Brakes bled very well and now the Fargo actually stops, if your looking at this kit and thinking it’s expensive, it’s worth it.
Some night time reading, "The Year". Dave said the author was a 'genius' and 'captured your full attention from the opening paragraph'.
Oh, and a cadburys advent calendar
ianfitz wrote:I feel as though I have surrendered any semblance of being a racer today.
I got a camping pillow in the post.
It’s surprisingly comfy and only weighs 40g.
Best purchase I ever made, especially as a racer. I used to always carry a duvet jacket which I’d use as a pillow. Buying the pillow meant I could go lighter on my sleeping bag by wearing the jacket at the same time. I’ve gone from a 750g to a 350g bag for a 40g penalty
Bumper birthday gifts: a picture of the Highland Trail route by Loopieroute - sort of arty pic using Strava data. Pressy from the kids
Plus a new down jacket by Oex - lovely and warm but light 200g, Obsessive Compulsive Cycling Disorder by our own Mr Barter, plus bike related t shirts and lots of chocolate!!
Uhm, thought that'd be with you by now Nick - let me know if it doesn't show up by weekend.
In other news, a 90lb warbow arrived today but like a good lad I've put it away until Christmas. Hopefully, it'll feel 'easy' after the 150lb branch I had a play with at weekend. A new bench top sander also arrived.
Pair of Lusso "Nitelife" thermal bib tights. Finally had to consign my old Altura Nightvision bibs to the bin as the pad had disintegrated badly and had become damned uncomfortable.
Will try them out tonight for the first time on the way home. They have lots of reflective panels unlike the latest Altura stuff...
Midge head-net from http://purpleturtle.co.uk. Tried to get it from Totally Herby who make them but they never replied. Anyway, softer than others I've seen/tried. Handcrafted in Scotland apparently who presumably know a thing or two on the subject. Bizarre time of year to buy one I know, but I've already explained my sense of timing is a bit abnormal. And yes I severely copped-out and got the black variety instead of a pink one.
No Rezillos paraphernalia though I'm sure you'll be pleased to hear .
"My God, Ponsonby, I'm two-thirds of the way to the grave and what have I done?" - RIP
The sign outside the asylum is the wrong way round.....
Oh and the postie delivered an absolute black oval chain ring. Only been for a quick spin but it feels good.
Hopefully my sinewave Beacon will arrive next week.
RIP wrote:You bringin' that there Fargo next weekend then Stevo?
I am indeed Chris,she’s a bit posh compared to the ECR. Only two decent rides on it so far but I’m loving it, fast and very comfortable. I’ve two wheel sets wit it, 27.5+ and a posh 29” set, when I put a 148 hub on the Reynolds I’ll have 3! The plan is to have those as a road set neatly dodging Mrs D’s one bike rule
Oh while your here I’ve found a pair of retro 26” tyres in the shed, Continental Town & Country‘s any use to you?
wouldn’t take them racing though. 
The post man has been by Paul Bravey, on Flickr
