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The last two (both on the same day - one in the shop while the bike was in for a service, and then 40 miles later that evening) the tyres were definitely at high pressure. The previous two I think you are right that pressure could have played a role. Anyway, so far I've managed about 50 miles...

I agree entirely with the premise that Butler isn't ready - but if Prior isn't scoring many runs and is making a number of significant errors keeping it's difficult to see what they'd have to lose by playing Butler. I personally think that Foster would be too much of a backward step, but I'd...

Excellent, that it sorted. I have shorts (of the non-bib variety) that I wear with underwear for commuting because I only have one pair and can't wash them at work. However I'll use the bib shorts for longer rides and can happily wash them after each one, so commando it is. I've managed to...

This has dropped off the front page, rather shockingly. I've been having puncture issues recently - about 4 in the past 6 weeks. Real bugger, and I've even changed the tyre (to a Vittoria) and it doesn't seem to have changed my luck. Still, I'm a lot more proficient at a roadside change of...

I'm not sure there's any more truth in saying that foreign money is propping up the market. It is certainly affecting the very top end of the market, and there's bound to be some trickle-down, but I don't think that's what's really driving the market as a whole. I wonder to what extent it's...

Oh f*** me, this is brilliant. One employee going against the company line (and probably disciplined or sacked) shows that Islam is taking over our society? Jebus help me. It would be a problem if it were company policy (except it wouldn't, because the shop wouldn't be open and you could simply...

Rather embarrassing phonecall from new LBS, where I'd taken bike in for a service. Had it serviced and new chain put on elsewhere (now moved premises so no longer LBS) in February, turns out they'd put a 9-speed chain on my 10-speed Shimano 105 cassette :facepalm: and I'd been too stupid to...

While Wrong-Direction is obviously someone's attempt at a 'hilarious' second account, I'll just quickly point out that I (and indeed any cyclist) would be more than happy to become liable for Vehicle Excise Duty (or to use it's wrong name 'road tax'). My vehicle would be registered after March...

I agree that the cyclist could have moved over. In his situation, either on my bike or in a car, I probably would have. So it's a fair cop to say that the cyclist was inconsiderate (assuming that the road was in reasonable condition and there weren't potholes, detritus or other reasons he didn't...

Yes, and? I understand that having to sit behind a cyclist might slow you down. That still doesn't give you any kind of priority as a road user.

I'm completely mystified as to how you think that incident is in any way the cyclists fault. There seems to be an assumption from a number of drivers that cars have priority over other traffic (whether that's cyclists, tractors, whatever), and in the worst cases that their car has priority over...

I'd agree with dangerous but dispute harsh. The bowling was so insipid on that fourth day that someone has got to pay the price, and I think it's harsh to pin it all on one man who was only playing his 2nd Test. A number of commentators also said that Broad and Anderson both looked fairly off...

Sorry, you are the one saying that we're heading towards Sharia law, yet I'm the one living in non reality?

You are an imbecile and I claim my £5.

Broad and Jordan were rubbish in the last Test, whereas Stokes has looked in good form with the ball and Woakes has been mighty impressive, apparently having added a bit of pace and further improved his accuracy. I'm also disappointed that they've stuck with Prior after his 'mare in the last...

So who's going to see what of the first three stages? I have Monday off work for Stage 3, but not decided yet where to watch it. The route covers about 200 yards of my regular commute through Great Shelford, and the idea of watching the pros speed along there is appealing, but I might instead...

I think you get what they refer to as 'snobs' in most walks of life; I don't think there's any more in cycling than any other cut of the population. The difference might be their openness with their 'commentary', which I've always put down to the fact that they are constantly bloody knackered...

I agree with both of these from a tactical perspective; the problem is I'm not sure who England have got who could have played as a genuine holding midfielder (of any quality). I'm not sure Huddlestone is mobile enough (and he's more in the mould of the way Gerrard played, as a deep lying...

So this evening hasn't quite gone to plan... thought I'd take advantage of the great weather to get a decent 35 miles in. Got about 20 miles in, the rolling countryside of north Essex and feel my hamstring tighten a bit. Make it through Saffron Waldon and on the hill on the way out my hamstring...

Sorry SB, it's replica kit (and cheap replica kit at that) so wasn't sure whether I should 'fess up to it! It's a Topsport Vlaanderen-Baloise cycling cap - link I also bought a Tinkoff Saxo baseball cap (link) and a cheap second bottle cage and bottle - £24 all in. I wouldn't say I don't care...