Woodchip
It's all about the bikes
I'll give it a listen. Might come in handy on Saturday as I get stuff ready for a barbecue.
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I'll give it a listen. Might come in handy on Saturday as I get stuff ready for a barbecue.
It was ok, some nice stuff.
I think I can fairly safely say I'm done on Mr Armstrong. Although there was a couple decent points.
Previously I listened to another BBC podcast with Andy Murray's former trainer Miles McWotsit.
When drug testing came up and the wider implications of cycling, his first words were:-
'well they haven't invented a drug that can make you hit a winning forehand'.
I genuinely very nearly screamed.
He went on to be a little bit more realistic but you already knew it was based on'not in my sport'.
I had a lovely short ride yesterday the other side of the Downs - Plumpton, Chailey, Ditchling etc. Really nice in the clear blue sky and sunshine. The lanes were filthy though! Almost wished I was on my mountain bike at times ploughing through the mud!
There were tennis players on the wider Operación Puerto list
According to McC, only tennis players that live in the arse-end of Argentina, away from the testers, have been caught using PED's 
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Indurain's Lungs
Legend of Garry Nelson
Exactly, no benefit from steroids in a power game or epo in matches that last up to 5 hours or testosterone for recovery when you're playing a match every day!!
Bold Seagull
strong and stable with me, or...
I would have thought this would be the most tempting benefit for a tennis player, especially at the majors when the more fatigued you are the harder your matches get.
Indurain's Lungs
Legend of Garry Nelson
Almost deserves to get clipped. Same as driving your car at night with your lights off.
Bold Seagull
strong and stable with me, or...
It must be cyclists who don't drive, or at least not very much who do this (or those with IQ's less than their age). I've driven for 20 years and frankly, when I'm on the bike, even in the day I'm looking to make myself as visible as possible, and of course, especially at night. Mental the risks people take.
The other fellow cycling twunts is those I often feel like ripping their headphones out as I go past obviously listening to their ipods or what have you. As if it's not enough to have your wits about you tackling busy traffic, you decide to take out one of your more important senses (which assumes they have zero common sense!) by having music on.
If cycling safety is to be properly advanced, some of these idiots need to sort themselves out (and the light jumpers!), because it really does tarnish the rest of us who do try to abide by common sense and the rules with the same idiot brush...
Woodchip
It's all about the bikes
I don't drive and I know to be seen or be dead.
Horton's halftime iceberg
Blooming Marvellous
Get in, heading over tomorrow for the evening session. Lots of new young British talent to watch.
1066familyman
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- Jan 15, 2008
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Yep, bought these recently Shimano A530 Road Pedals | Buy Online | ChainReactionCycles.com
Best price I could find anywhere, free delivery and arrived really quickly. Always shop around for any items you want though, they're not always the cheapest, but they were for these.
Woodchip
It's all about the bikes
I got those same pedals. Not the prettiest, but do a really good job.
My last CRC order was a right cock up. The website showed something as being in stock, but wasn't, so my paying for next day delivery was my biggest gripe. I rung up and had a huge moan and in the end they shipped my order to me twice, but only charged me the once.
Apart from that one incident they have been really good. I'd also recommend shopping around as JE James and Wiggle can sometimes be cheaper.
Shop from Wiggle regulary along with Evans cycles and South Downs bikes, as i can try the items out in store, although i've never seen/heard off JE James, may give it a try
TotallyFreaked
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While I agree with everything else you post and are amazed by the lack of visibility and safety gear I do not think that necessarily listening to music/radio distracts you from your ability to ride safely and interact with traffic. I listen to my music at a fairly low volume when cycling where I can still hear traffic sounds and are just as aware of any dangers as a car driver that does the same.
Wiggle is my first stop, unless it's clothing, then it's Prendas.
Chain Reaction & JE James have a look in.
As do Fat Birds and Winstanley.
I'll not be touching Rutland again, and I rarely use Evans, for no real reason.
I got my last celeste bar tape from Hargroves!.
Chain Reaction & JE James have a look in.
As do Fat Birds and Winstanley.
I'll not be touching Rutland again, and I rarely use Evans, for no real reason.
I got my last celeste bar tape from Hargroves!.
1066familyman
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- Jan 15, 2008
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I just can't get my head around having music in your ears, however low, whilst on the road on a bike. Nothing wrong with my hearing but already I hate it on a windy day when I can't pick up every little nuance of traffic and gear change/bike noise quite as normal. Personally I wouldn't give up one little bit of my hearing to earphones whilst on a bike.