[Other Sport] Cycling geeks

[Stat Brother]

and when you start wearing them you'll wonder why you haven't been wearing them from day one on a road bike.

Kerr & ching.

Not to mention you are depriving us of a 'my first cleat fall' story.
They are always great, usually painless(ish) and because of the way your brain is now wired, damage free.

 

[Pogue Mahone]

Cav, Boohoo, Degenkolb, Gilbert

2. 50%.

Not bad, and I've clearly got Cav, so that makes it easier...

 

[manintheblackpajamas]

Cleats take no time at all to get used to, and when you start wearing them you'll wonder why you haven't been wearing them from day one on a road bike.

Couldn't agree more. Have toe clips on my old steel frame for getting around on in civvies, but there is just no comparison to the efficiency of riding with clipless.

 

[Motogull]

I'll tumble tomorrow don't worry.

The crazy Cloggies having their motogp on a Saturday... Lions, that and TDF at the same time. I've got some organizing to do.

 

[Pogue Mahone]

I spent years on toe clips, never being bold enough to move to cleats and never feeling quite right without something to 'push' against. When I did go to cleats I chose spd reversibles so I could still ride the flat side in trainers when out with the kids on seafront poodles. Had to ride to work the other day in trainers and I have to say I felt a lot less safe on the road than I do in cleats. Somehow felt a bit like I was driving without a seat belt. All felt very weird and I wasn't comfortable at all. Cleats take no time at all to get used to, and when you start wearing them you'll wonder why you haven't been wearing them from day one on a road bike.

Agreed.

Having said that, you WILL fall over at traffic lights in front of large crowds of people early in your cleated career.

Its a rite of passage.

 

[Stat Brother]

2. 50%.

Not bad, and I've clearly got Cav, so that makes it easier...

I realised I'd spent all your points so I gave up!.
You've not got Gilbert.
Cav and Degenkolb, who I think is a good shout but couldn't work him in.
Plus being a non-goss, Deg is usually my man to let me down.

 

[Pogue Mahone]

I realised I'd spent all your points so I gave up!.
You've not got Gilbert.
Cav and Degenkolb, who I think is a good shout but couldn't work him in.
Plus being a non-goss, Deg is usually my man to let me down.

I really went off Degenkolb when he let me down very badly in Qatar.

So...that leaves...

 

[Stat Brother]

I really went off Degenkolb when he let me down very badly in Qatar.

So...that leaves...

You first and second with a trail of carnage behind Boohoo's rear wheel.

 

[Pogue Mahone]

You first and second with a trail of carnage behind Boohoo's rear wheel.

Sounds about right. I'm hoping that Degenkolb and Sagan are part of the carnage.

 

[teaboy]

IT'S THE TOUR!!!!!!

That is all.

 

[Pantani]

Today's break is away. Boom, Cousin, Lobato, Flecha and Lemoine. I have Lobato.

 

[Pantani]

6 points in the bag already, nice one Lobato. Probably the first and last time I will be leading this competition.

 

[Pantani]

1,2 and 3 for me today. Thanks Orica bus driver

 

[Stat Brother]

2nd, and transfers already done.

 

[manintheblackpajamas]

Isn't it nice when the sun's out and everyone is in a good mood with a smile on their face...
Just back from a (possibly) final training ride before heading to Annecy for the Etape during which our merry band of 3 cyclists riding single file through Bexhill were greeted with a cry of "you bunch of f'ing t'ers" as we turned off. Upon looking round we saw it came from one of Royal Mail's finest!

Lots of angry people out today it seemed, but a decent ride nonetheless. Missed all the TdF carnage though.

 

[1066familyman]

1,2 and 3 for me today. Thanks Orica bus driver

Same but you have Lobato where as I had no one in the break. Danny did me proud betting wise though

Edit: I sneaked 17th too for a mahoosive extra 4pts

 

[1066familyman]

Isn't it nice when the sun's out and everyone is in a good mood with a smile on their face...
Just back from a (possibly) final training ride before heading to Annecy for the Etape during which our merry band of 3 cyclists riding single file through Bexhill were greeted with a cry of "you bunch of f'ing t'ers" as we turned off. Upon looking round we saw it came from one of Royal Mail's finest!

Lots of angry people out today it seemed, but a decent ride nonetheless. Missed all the TdF carnage though.

Did you go through Norman's Bay? Lovely through there and always other cyclists out that greet you on the road. Don't let the ******** spoil your day, just remember all the nice people you saw instead. Look forward to hearing your reports back from the Etape. Hope you have a great time down there.

 

[manintheblackpajamas]

Did you go through Norman's Bay? Lovely through there and always other cyclists out that greet you on the road. Don't let the ******** spoil your day, just remember all the nice people you saw instead. Look forward to hearing your reports back from the Etape. Hope you have a great time down there.

You're right of course. Look on the bright side - good ride, lovely weather and Seven sisters and Norman's bay were looking splendid. First time riding out that way for me. Been chasing hillier terrain in recent months, but was a decent route today.

Starting off to Annecy on an overnight ferry on Tuesday. Very excited. I'll be sure to report back on my return...

 

[1066familyman]

Points are up.

Nice work Pantani, 21st on the stage overall

 

[Stat Brother]

I'm beautifully poised to take control of the middle order.