i'm in southampton. and i have a few routes that are local.

New forest is good for gravel (if not hills). I also have a route from winchester - salisbury - shaftsbury & return via downton which is around 100.

anyone southcoast ish? and fancy some training rides before april?

I'm trying to ride on a much smaller budget than before. so making the most of a couple of events is the way forward for me. I'd like to actually finish a race and be happy with my placing - the last few years i have racked up DNfs i'm not sure i've actually finished a race in over 2 years! :shock: ...

http://www.profabrics.co.uk/

point north. have used them in the past and very pleased with whatever i've bought. they do samples too.

i'm still keen.

I think that 100 might be more suited to my training schedule than 200 though!!

My good lady wants me to get one as I ride on my own quite a lot, often in the dark at this time of year.

without phone signal?

My OH uses find my friends (on iphone) to [stalk] track me.

The novelty has worn off so i no longer get " i know you're in the pub" texts!

Anyone got any thoughts on including some resistance training? weights? My core stuff is: dead lift; good for hamstring glutes and core/ back Squats: quads and core one arm shoulder press: shoulders, back, core supplementary: Bent over row, reverse fly: i have a rhomboid issue kettle bell swings: c...

*One thing I did read was regarding cross training - "if you want to get good at cycling, don't go skiing" without writing a (boring) essay. there's a lot of rubbish talked for and against cross training. The key thing is WHY. If you are (cross) training what purpose does it serve; what i...

had one a few years back for my road bike - i had never had a roadie before and something was wrong with the saddle/ pedal. I had in my mind that something about the cleats/ and my funny ankles was meaning that i was getting knee pain. I had tried adjusting the saddle height but nothing seemed to fi...

in the gumball don;t they all get the same next route?

I was thinking of a variety of options!

that sounds fun - imagine a bastard child of that and the WRT.

Everyone goes to a checkpoint - and collects their route/ next checkpoint. and repeat.

i'm not sure how you'd manage it, or indeed ensure people finished within a time frame but could be a great idea...

maybe.

i'm getting it! Cheers Stu.

info re: the speedride is that they com up around 39 so if the the crossride is similar you might be able to squeeze it in...

http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/t108.htm

anyone used scwalbe CX comp?

40c version wighs in at 550g £15. Looks fast down the middle but with a nice edge knob - this might be the tyre i'm after....

I don't think i'm getting it ( )

and i don't think it's in my junk folder?!

just seen this. which might open up options?

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/sram-quickview- ... t-adaptor/

small block 8 is a great tyre: much better in mud than the mtb version; probably due to it's width. The other thing with it is it's quite tall so has a bit of squish. turns much nicer than the twister too.... The twister is ok, but i found that the edge is too square, when cornering on tarmac you ri...

seriously try and get a ride on a few bikes and make your mind up that way. I have a pompino and a vaya and have ridden a friends crosscheck a bit. The crosscheck is the same geo as the straggler and similar to the pompino; they are trad cross geo. The vaya is modern 'gravel' geo (or old tourer geo!...

are we talking small date change or large date change.

I like to have things in my calender months in advance..... Keen to find out...

:D

raceware make all sorts of things and do custom work.

http://www.racewaredirect.co.uk/#/shop/ ... nt/6449974

I'd be keen for something that is in the US gravel grinder style. [trans iowa/ dirty kanza, etc etc] ie no camping but possibly an overnight. I think timing is important. Paul78 is definitely a better judge than me but i get the impression that the american gravel roads are somewhat better maintaine...

i'd be there with bells on.

15mm dyno. not cheap though.

http://www.nabendynamo.de/produkte/son_28_15_en.html

If only someone would come up with a QR15 dynamo..... I've heard rumours of them in the works, but none have broken cover yet.

SON had one at the cycle show.

I've got a SP hub & B&M light waiting to be built up for the new 'super commuter'...

+1 for cowboy coffee.

although mate of mine has a ti msr press; very nice.