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« Reply #375 on: Tuesday, May 7, 2013, 19:51:22 »

Froome's out charging up the Alps currently whilst Wiggins rides the Giro. Froome's no slouch up the mountains, so he wants this pretty badly.
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« Reply #376 on: Tuesday, May 7, 2013, 19:54:46 »

Very True.

Why piss off either one, when it could all turn to shit with a crash in the first week.
Just like what happened to Wiggins in 2011.

I think that Froome will be the stronger, due to the amount of climbing against the amount of TT miles, and I guess he won't be limited by having to wait for Wiggins, but if he can hang in with Froome on the climbs then who knows.

I guess the key will come when one or the other is asked to ride himself into the ground to help the other win.
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« Reply #377 on: Tuesday, May 7, 2013, 20:53:14 »

I am becoming convinced that the only Wiggins keeps making these ambiguous statements about the tour is that he realises how much it winds up Froomes missus, she really is something of a comedy horror on Twitter. 
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« Reply #378 on: Tuesday, May 7, 2013, 21:37:48 »

I am becoming convinced that the only Wiggins keeps making these ambiguous statements about the tour is that he realises how much it winds up Froomes missus, she really is something of a comedy horror on Twitter. 

Why do you follow her ? Is she a bit mental ?
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« Reply #379 on: Tuesday, May 7, 2013, 21:41:55 »

Was up for the footy at he weekend and had a great ride out through Bishopstone, Uffington, Fernham, Faringdon and back through Coleshill, Highworth and Blunsdon.  Not been out that way for ages - some really good roads, quiet and great scenary. About 38 miles in all with a pub stop in Fernham.
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« Reply #380 on: Tuesday, May 7, 2013, 21:42:03 »

Why do you follow her ? Is she a bit mental ?

Michelle Cound - I think off the top of my head- she is Froomes unofficial unmuzzled spokesperson. ..
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« Reply #381 on: Tuesday, May 7, 2013, 21:43:42 »

Michelle Cound - I think off the top of my head- she is Froomes unofficial unmuzzled spokesperson. ..


excellent - may have a gander

Edit : she is a bit tasty
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« Reply #382 on: Wednesday, May 8, 2013, 08:22:12 »

Did you see the state of the Euskatel riders Orbea after the crash close to the end of stage 1?  He was laying in a heap in the road with a pile of bikes behind him. A mechanic picked his bike up and I though "His front wheel has come off. How the fuck did that happen?" I then looked a bit closer and realised that his front forks finished about 3 inches below the fork crown! Must have been some impact to snap both blades clean off Eek

Re Froome and Wiggins in the TdF, I reckon Wiggo will ride for him but keep close, just like Froome did last year. He will then be ready to take over should Froome crash/ fall apart etc.
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« Reply #383 on: Tuesday, May 14, 2013, 19:41:01 »

Agreed a deal on a 2nd hand 2010 Boardman Pro MTB today. SRAM X0/X9 mech, Reba Race forks, Avid Elixir R Disks, excellent condition (I've given it a thorough inspection), £400. Well happy with that.

I now just need to get rid of the not needed car on my drive, and then subsequently work out a plan to ease back into regular cycling after a circa 12 year absence.....
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« Reply #384 on: Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 17:47:17 »

Car sold, bike on the way. Happy days (at long last!)
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« Reply #385 on: Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 18:15:38 »

Hurray! This means we can go play bikes sometime. (Don't tell the wives).
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« Reply #386 on: Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 19:11:01 »

I'm toying with doing this http://www.castlesbikeride.co.uk/ (if you can just register and not get sponsers)
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« Reply #387 on: Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 19:44:27 »

I'm looking for a new bike and don't want to mess around with gears, does this look decent bar having no pedals?

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/kona/paddy-wagon-tt-2013-single-speed-road-bike-ec044037
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« Reply #388 on: Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 20:01:25 »

I'm toying with doing this http://www.castlesbikeride.co.uk/ (if you can just register and not get sponsers)

You'll be making a donation by registering, sure that will be enough.
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« Reply #389 on: Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 20:17:15 »

I'm toying with doing this http://www.castlesbikeride.co.uk/ (if you can just register and not get sponsers)

Saw that t'other day. Might give it a go too. Like Reg said, the entrance fee is a donation anyway. If you feel guilty about hot getting sponsors then just check a bit of cash in a collection bucket on the day.

What distance were you going to do?
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