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[Fignon's Ponytail]

Finally! Took bloody ages to find anywhere to get a bike online during lockdown, but.....

Delivery day today

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Enjoy!

My missus is after one of these once they come back in stock - really good reviews (budget e-bike of the year 2019/20 from road.cc), and it'll be nice to get out riding with her at last!

 

[Motogull]

Hey [MENTION=4472]strings[/MENTION], whilst on leave I am doing mini rides instead of rolls and ticking off local hills. So far 6/6 PBed. Not expecting to make it 9/9 tomorrow as 2 of them have been ridden when lighter, but you never know.

 

[pasty]

Sure someone on this thread will know. Is there a cycle path from the marina to Rottingdean, but over the top, not the undercliff?

 

[Marty McFly]

Deer flies found the only part of my body that was uncovered on my frustrating ride yesterday. Swollen and painful!

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[Madafwo]

Sure someone on this thread will know. Is there a cycle path from the marina to Rottingdean, but over the top, not the undercliff?

Yeah, technically.

It's a shared use path so pedestrians and cyclists, on the side of the road closest to the cliff all the way from the Marina to the White Horse

 

[pasty]

Yeah, technically.

It's a shared use path so pedestrians and cyclists, on the side of the road closest to the cliff all the way from the Marina to the White Horse

Thanks.

 

[Stat Brother]

Well hello!!


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[Fignon's Ponytail]

Pretty pleased with myself yesterday for doing back to back ascents of Ditchling Beacon for the first time ever....the first being a PB.
OK, I stopped for coffee and cake at Sussex Coffee Trucks after the first attempt for 20 mins - but it still counts as B-2-B right?

 

[Acker79]

How do you do back to back ascents? Doesn't there need to a descent (or a levelling off) in there somewhere? Otherwise isn't it just one climb?

 

[Fignon's Ponytail]

How do you do back to back ascents? Doesn't there need to a descent (or a levelling off) in there somewhere? Otherwise isn't it just one climb?

Its not THAT difficult to understand is it?

 

[Stat Brother]

For how long has there been a 5 Guys in Jubilee St?


In a bit we're heading off for our often delayed 20 mile ride to Brighton.

The carrot for Lil Miss Stat has always been:-

- Shakeaway (now open).
- Pic 'n' mix sweet shop (gonna be tough to get past Covidphobic mummy (best not tell her!) )
- McD's in Churchill Sq.


Even I'm reluctant to walk through 3 flights of Churchill to get to a McDonalds touch screen menu, so I thought I'd see what 'Burgers in Brighton' threw up.


5 Guys is our 'shite burger of choice' up in that there London town.
One in the centre of Brighton might just spur Lil Miss on to get us there in less than 3 hours!

 

[BrightonCottager]

It opened about a week ago. Used to be Carluccio's. My Mrs is going this afternoon so I'll get her to report back. My meat-eating mates rave about Burger Brothers on North Road which is near 5 Guys and apparently open.

For how long has there been a 5 Guys in Jubilee St?


In a bit we're heading off for our often delayed 20 mile ride to Brighton.

The carrot for Lil Miss Stat has always been:-

- Shakeaway (now open).
- Pic 'n' mix sweet shop (gonna be tough to get past Covidphobic mummy (best not tell her!) )
- McD's in Churchill Sq.


Even I'm reluctant to walk through 3 flights of Churchill to get to a McDonalds touch screen menu, so I thought I'd see what 'Burgers in Brighton' threw up.


5 Guys is our 'shite burger of choice' up in that there London town.
One in the centre of Brighton might just spur Lil Miss on to get us there in less than 3 hours!

 

[The Lemming Stomper]

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I've got me voucher...

Any of the cycling brains trust on here recommend which repairer in Brighton the best for replacing tyres and all round service for my Govt Bullseye?

I won't list them but plenty around central Brighton...

Cheers

 

[Stat Brother]

It opened about a week ago. Used to be Carluccio's. My Mrs is going this afternoon so I'll get her to report back. My meat-eating mates rave about Burger Brothers on North Road which is near 5 Guys and apparently open.

Yeah we went on Tuesday.

They only have a limited menu, but we like it.

 

[Stat Brother]

You absolute flucking beauty

 

[banjo]

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I've got me voucher...

Any of the cycling brains trust on here recommend which repairer in Brighton the best for replacing tyres and all round service for my Govt Bullseye?

I won't list them but plenty around central Brighton...

Cheers

[MENTION=28560]PoG[/MENTION]ue or [MENTION=225]Hamilton[/MENTION] are you best bet to ask.

 

[banjo]

Anyone else downloaded the What3words app yet. Pin points your Exact location in case of an emergency.

 

[Pogue Mahone]

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I've got me voucher...

Any of the cycling brains trust on here recommend which repairer in Brighton the best for replacing tyres and all round service for my Govt Bullseye?

I won't list them but plenty around central Brighton...

Cheers

[MENTION=28560]PoG[/MENTION]ue or [MENTION=225]Hamilton[/MENTION] are you best bet to ask.

I think [MENTION=22214]banjo[/MENTION] means me!

I have used Rayments for years. Friendly and knowledgeable without feeling like they're taking the piss. they are just near Preston Circus.

 

[Pogue Mahone]

Anyone else downloaded the What3words app yet. Pin points your Exact location in case of an emergency.

Yes, I have it, as does Mrs. Mahone. Hopefully we will never need to use it, but it gives you extra peace of mind.

 

[strings]

Went for my first ride since Fathers' Day last night - a quick one hour 25km spin around the block.

Anyway, I followed your collective advice - made sure I was hydrated and concentrated on my breathing on the climbs. I'm carrying an extra stone of 'lockdown weight' at the moment, but the result was nonetheless impressive - a string of PBs, including over the climb between my village and the next.

Happy with that.