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[Other Sport] Cycling geeks
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No it isn't.
RandyWanger
Je suis rôti de boeuf
I'd choose it over the rain and high winds we've been having since Christmas, and I can ride after work without having the dig out the thermals, waterproofs, high vis and lights.
1066familyman
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- Jan 15, 2008
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Whilst I'm happy to go with Winter wheels and best wheels, I do like to run the same tyres all year round. I used to use Vredesteins (Tri comp fortezza) but I'm now giving Michelin Endurance Pro4 a go. Very happy so far with the Michelins and see no reason to change them because I too am no racer.
1066familyman
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- Jan 15, 2008
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Isn't that part of the fun of Winter riding... digging out all the right gear and hoping you've got it right?
I also quite enjoy night riding as sometimes it feels safer with lights as you can see cars coming from further away, and they can see you.
Also, battling through Winter makes me appreciate the warmer and drier weather when it eventually comes. Until it gets too hot, in which case I just wimp out and stay indoors.
RandyWanger
Je suis rôti de boeuf
No, not for me at the moment. Completely lost my cycling mojo, didn't feel safe and stopped enjoying cycling. Zwift has re ignited my love, but it'll require 20+ degrees and sunshine to get me back out the house.
1066familyman
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Sorry to hear that. I'd agree that if you've lost your mojo, Winter is probably not the time of year to be trying to find it again.
What has made you feel unsafe? The condition of the roads, idiot drivers or something else?
RandyWanger
Je suis rôti de boeuf
Idiot drivers. Last time I rode, I got clipped by one in a van as it overtook me but refused to give me room, its wing mirror hit my shoulder, then I got cut up by another on a roundabout as he went past me in a hurry to go left, I was going straight on and had a 3rd pull out on me. Got home luckily, put the bike away and thought **** that.
Motogull
Todd Warrior
- Sep 16, 2005
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I've got a friend. He's getting one of these.
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/ultra-720-af-road-bike-ultegra-id_8331274.html
https://www.decathlon.co.uk/ultra-720-af-road-bike-ultegra-id_8331274.html
1066familyman
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Wise choice by your friend there Moto. Congratulations. He won't be disappointed
The kids bikes here are Decathlon's, and for value for money, they are cracking bikes!
Motogull
Todd Warrior
- Sep 16, 2005
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Wise choice by your friend there Moto. Congratulations. He won't be disappointed
The kids bikes here are Decathlon's, and for value for money, they are cracking bikes!
Yeah, he's like me in that he's been on an entry level. He wanted better spec. I told him it may not be a cool brand but he'll get a few approving nods.
1066familyman
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Having a play around on Gimp again to do this seasons World Tour race calendar, and get us used to the new jerseys. Not a great effort as art was never my strong point, but it's a start, and you're welcome to it if you want it as your wallpaper.
1066familyman
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Which reminds me...Tour Down Under starts Tuesday/Wednesday.
Fantasy League all set up and raring to go.
Homepage here: https://www.velogames.com/#
League code: 90299789
Fantasy League all set up and raring to go.
Homepage here: https://www.velogames.com/#
League code: 90299789
Which reminds me...Tour Down Under starts Tuesday/Wednesday.
Fantasy League all set up and raring to go.
Homepage here: https://www.velogames.com/#
League code: 90299789
why do you always do this to yourself, every season?All that means is you're gonna get titsy between now and Belgium because nobody wants to play with you.
Then by the time we're all ready to play you'll have spat your dummy out so far Mark Beaumont couldn't ride far enough to find it.
Well played sir, well played.
1066familyman
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- Jan 15, 2008
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All that means is you're gonna get titsy between now and Belgium because nobody wants to play with you.
Then by the time we're all ready to play you'll have spat your dummy out so far Mark Beaumont couldn't ride far enough to find it.
Well played sir, well played.
Well YOU can help change that.
Just by picking one team, you could help sad and lonely fantasists have some meaning to their lives. We won't send you any promotional material and 100% of your team selection goes towards helping those less fortunate than yourself. Please, pick up a team sheet today, and make a difference.
Fignon's Ponytail
Well-known member
Im in, with not much clue about my team tbh.
Only doing it so you dont feel all alone of course....
Only doing it so you dont feel all alone of course....
Yeah here come the minows looking to hoover up cheap loyalty points. 
1066familyman
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- Jan 15, 2008
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Yeah here come the minows looking to hoover up cheap loyalty points.
If you want that wallpaper... there's a charge.
Motogull
Todd Warrior
- Sep 16, 2005
- 10,489
Which reminds me...Tour Down Under starts Tuesday/Wednesday.
Fantasy League all set up and raring to go.
Homepage here: https://www.velogames.com/#
League code: 90299789
I'm in. Well done fella.
1066familyman
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- Jan 15, 2008
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Yeah here come the minows looking to hoover up cheap loyalty points.
I might phone the club later, see how many loyalty points a 1,2,3 on the stage is worth.
Off to a fantasy flyer
I might phone the club later, see how many loyalty points a 1,2,3 on the stage is worth.
Off to a fantasy flyer
And that's why nobody wants to play with you.