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Originally posted by oracleslave View PostAm having visions of myself collapsed in a heap alongside a deserted French B-road.
...when who should appear but a beautiful French farm maid. "What are you doing here, ma cherie" she said, pouting her luscious lips lasciviously, her low cut farmer's blouse serving only to underline her ample endowment....
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Originally posted by SallyAnne View PostGood luck OS!!
Although I secretly hate you, as now I have that stupid "From Paris to Berlin" song stuck in my headOriginally posted by BrilloPad View PostThe very best of luck!
Every time you feel like stopping remember that we will laugh at you forever more if you fail....
BP, you have hit the nail on the head there. Couldn't face the permie colleagues on Monday if I fail.
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Originally posted by oracleslave View PostDay 1 tomorrow. Hope it is relatively wind-free as butterflies have started. Am having visions of myself collapsed in a heap alongside a deserted French B-road.
Every time you feel like stopping remember that we will laugh at you forever more if you fail....
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Good luck OS!!
Although I secretly hate you, as now I have that stupid "From Paris to Berlin" song stuck in my head
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Originally posted by oracleslave View PostSo I have been conned into doing this cycle ride in September for charity. It's around 330 miles in 4 days worth of cycling. First day is nearly 100 miles and if you don't catch the Ferry on time it's game over . Given that I presently don't own a bicycle is this madness or can I do it? Any suggestions (smartass or otherise) welcome.
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Originally posted by oracleslave View PostThat's the plan. There looks to be a decent one in wimbledon village.
Action Bikes on the broadway are good too.
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Originally posted by Moscow Mule View Post
Please support your local bike shop.
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Originally posted by threaded View PostWHS You are by far better off at a proper bike shop (and they might well throw in the deal some Dutch Perfect tires, you'll need them)
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Originally posted by Moscow Mule View PostPlease please please don't buy from Halfords. They are ***** of the highest order.
Please support your local bike shop. Especially if you are spending £4-500. If they are anything like mine they will get you a "last years model" bike at a substantial discount.
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Originally posted by TheRefactornator View PostIndeeds..Halfords actually do have some decent bikes around the £400-£500 mark. Not for the "experts" but more than good enough for mere mortals.
Please support your local bike shop. Especially if you are spending £4-500. If they are anything like mine they will get you a "last years model" bike at a substantial discount.
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Originally posted by sasguru View PostYou can't compensate for pie and cake consumption by spending more on bikes.
Try spending less on both if you want to stop being a porker - Halfords special will do you*
* Perhaps not, it may break, if you sat on one
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Originally posted by sasguru View PostYou can't compensate for pie and cake consumption by spending more on bikes.
Try spending less on both if you want to stop being a porker - Halfords special will do you*
* Perhaps not, it may break, if you sat on oneOriginally posted by Mich the Tester View Post£2,999.99 is quite an investment for a beginner.
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Originally posted by threaded View PostMy main tourer has the basic geometry of the Dawes copied to a titanium frame I had built.
Dawes has noticed that a good few folks have been doing this over the last few years so you can get one direct from them now.
For your first trip out though I wouldn't go for drops, they take a goodly while to get used to, even though it is so much better a position.
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Originally posted by threaded View PostMy main tourer has the basic geometry of the Dawes copied to a titanium frame I had built.
Dawes has noticed that a good few folks have been doing this over the last few years so you can get one direct from them now.
For your first trip out though I wouldn't go for drops, they take a goodly while to get used to, even though it is so much better a position.
You can't compensate for pie and cake consumption by spending more on bikes.
Try spending less on both if you want to stop being a porker - Halfords special will do you*
* Perhaps not, it may break, if you sat on one
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