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Box Hill?

Any chance of a different run on Sunday as I ended up at Box Hill with Kingston Wheelers last week (staying with the in-laws)?…Continue

Started Apr 4

Commuting mishap
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Had a bit of a crash this morning on my commute.  Not sure what happened exactly but I think these stupidly cheap rubbish tyres I fitted at the weekend just slipped from underneath me.  Bruised ribs…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Chris Dines Oct 22, 2012.

Any G1/G1+ types out this Sunday?
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Is anyone planning a ride from the Green, tagging along for a bit of the CoK or just staying in bed? Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Terry Brigden Sep 7, 2012.

Workstands - do I need one?
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My local Lidl has a load of these workstands in for £30 which the general consensus is that it's a bit of a bargain:…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Steve Gale Jul 14, 2012.

 

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Steve Gale commented on secretsquirrell's blog post SPORTIVES
"This one looks horrendous:   http://bowlandbadass.com/   Easy to get carried away by the entertaining website and lose focus on how nasty it must be.  Anyone keen?"
Apr 10
Steve Gale replied to michael farla club captain's discussion AVANTI RIDES SUNDAY 31 MARCH 13
"This looks suitably punishing for next year if you forget how unpleasant hills with cobbles on are: http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=12915413&p=18248055#p18248055"
Apr 8
Steve Gale replied to secretsquirrell's discussion Crash test dummy, now used 5 of my 9 lives.
"Can't believe the year you're having! I assume you'll be claiming for a real Cervelo from their insurance?  You should also point out that the impact made your chainrings wonky. "
Nov 18, 2012
Jonathan Harris and Steve Gale are now friends
Oct 29, 2012
Steve Gale replied to Jonathan Harris's discussion Clearout bargains!
"Great, can I have dibs on that.  Are you going to the anniversary dinner as that would be ideal pick up time."
Oct 28, 2012
Steve Gale replied to Jonathan Harris's discussion Clearout bargains!
"I assume you haven't been able to fit a car into your garage for years going on the above! I was after a cheap helmet to leave at my parents but hadn't thought of "pre-owned" before.  Have you sweated buckets into the…"
Oct 28, 2012
Steve Gale replied to Johnny Edwards's discussion Daz's China mk3
"Last stupid question for you today - did you cut down the steerer on your fork yourself?  Is it tricky and did you use a tool (other than a hacksaw and a bit of luck)? I was just looking at pricing a Rotor 3D+ crank and 7900 chainrings - comes…"
Oct 28, 2012
Steve Gale replied to Johnny Edwards's discussion Daz's China mk3
"Being sucked into the half price R5 offer at the moment.  How much grief is it building up Cervelos with all the BBright issues.  Did you use two types of loctite you hear about?  What type of BB did you use?  "
Oct 26, 2012
Steve Gale replied to Lee Staples's discussion Turbo Training Winter 2012/13
"Really sorry to hear that Martin and hopefully you'll have a speedy recovery. We need a club log on Strava for cummulative days incapacitated..."
Oct 25, 2012
Chris Dines replied to Steve Gale's discussion Commuting mishap
"Well, I'm now using a turbo (yawn) and have done a couple of short canalside runs in Belgium. Can't do much else at present. Can't use sti shifters on right hand for starters, nor turn my head to the right!! Can't believe you…"
Oct 22, 2012
Steve Gale replied to Steve Gale's discussion Commuting mishap
"Doh, I knew you'd suggest Flanders now. Regular as clockwork, two weeks after I've sold my turbo again (I can't motivate myself to use it without Flanders coming up and scaring me)....   Will you be fit enough by then?  Keen…"
Oct 22, 2012
Johnny Edwards replied to Steve Gale's discussion Commuting mishap
"Just seen that Cycle Surgery near liverpool street do the Conti Grand Prix for £22, which is not much less than the delivered price from PedalOn to be honest."
Oct 19, 2012
Steve Rodgers replied to Steve Gale's discussion Commuting mishap
"Hope you have a speedy recovery, Steve! Those Kenda tyres look like fun :) How are the Pave Ecos? I second the GP4000 - awesome tyres. Black chilli compound ones, not the coloured ones. I tried taking a tight bend like I'd usually do after…"
Oct 19, 2012
Christopher Moss replied to Steve Gale's discussion Commuting mishap
"With gauze over your face your already set for Halloween and trick or treating, especially if your scaring the locals more than usual. Sorry to hear you crashed though my guess is diesel.   Should I be worried as I…"
Oct 18, 2012
Chris Dines replied to Steve Gale's discussion Commuting mishap
"Surely you use those Pave Eco's just once a year at Flanders....interested for 2013?! Those tyres you bought....they really do look rubbish (Lewisham Market?)"
Oct 18, 2012
Richard Edmonds replied to Steve Gale's discussion Commuting mishap
"I have used Specialized Armadillos for a while, have been very puncture resistant, pretty good road holding. Having said that have had a couple of spills this year, but always in the dark, some water about and probably other muck, always going…"
Oct 18, 2012

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Gravel

Went out for a quick ride today (couldn't spend my whole paternity leave changing nappies) and thought I should mention Kent have been busy resurfacing roads or, more accurately, dumping loose gravel on them. Parts of the road after you've gone through Plaxtol and the bit near Hadlow Hall are a bit of a death trap. Take care if you're out that way and it rains on Sunday.

As an aside, I was told that bikes aren't allowed inside Brookside garden centre although they'd let me off…

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Posted on May 18, 2012 at 17:00 — 3 Comments

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At 9:09 on March 1, 2012, Christopher Moss said…

Steve,

yes I'm concerned about not being fit enough for Flanders. I'll be at the G on Sunday and Rye on the 10th. I''ve entered for the V02 on the 18th and Chris is up for a Rye run on the 25th.  Any thoughts.

 

 
 
 

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