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17-09-2009, 08:57 PM
dominion

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Thanks for all the advice...

Could anyone tell me how to fit the feckin' cross tops now that I have them?? :eek:
17-09-2009, 09:05 PM
Derby Tup

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Serious amount of pipe-lagging on your frame! ;)
17-09-2009, 09:23 PM
stevefoster

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Originally Posted by Derby Tup

Serious amount of pipe-lagging on your frame! ;)

Pipe laggings for kin lightweights, real men just hurt in the shoulder region!
Dom, where can i get some pipe lagging like yours:D
17-09-2009, 09:29 PM
dominion

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Originally Posted by merrylegs

Pipe laggings for kin lightweights, real men just hurt in the shoulder region!
Dom, where can i get some pipe lagging like yours:D

Comes FREE!!! with every new PX! :D
17-09-2009, 09:30 PM
Ady In Accy

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Have you got a wildcard entry Dom???????
17-09-2009, 09:33 PM
stevefoster

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Originally Posted by dominion

Comes FREE!!! with every new PX! :D

I'll never buy a Paul Milnes again:rolleyes:
17-09-2009, 09:56 PM
Hanneke

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Originally Posted by Ady In Accy

Whichever bike I am on I am rarely on the drops - don't like the feeling, much prefer the hoods. Each to their own.

Indeed, each to their own! I am the opposite, I really like being on the drops, on all my bikes that have them... :)
17-09-2009, 10:16 PM
finniganjones

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Originally Posted by trilathon

isn't he a mountain biker ?:D

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Originally Posted by nikalas

yes, but also X3 British Cyclocross Champion.

http://autobus.cyclingnews.com/photo...y4/craig.shtml

Man of many talents! Some may recall NC riding the 2000 Olympic Road Race too!;)
17-09-2009, 10:25 PM
dominion

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Originally Posted by finniganjones

http://autobus.cyclingnews.com/photo...y4/craig.shtml

Man of many talents! Some may recall NC riding the 2000 Olympic Road Race too!;)

Funnily enough... no I don't... Although I was stood on the side of the road watching it at the time!
18-09-2009, 11:08 AM
trilathon

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...one of the big advantages of cross top levers in the PPP or more extreme cx riding is the ability to drop off the back of the saddle and lower the centre of gravity over the back wheel, on a steep and /or rocky descent, whilst still allowing braking potential and takes the 'weight' ( and so puncture potential ) off the front wheel and allows a bit of floating of the bike
18-09-2009, 01:46 PM
Hanneke

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Shameless pplugging of Everest Marathon fundraising efforts:
http://forum.fellrunner.org.uk/showthread.php?t=8952
20-09-2009, 01:07 PM
Antisocial

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Just done the Keighley Big Mountain Bike Ride - 31 miles offroad and tarmac - 2.15 hrs. Felt tired from Yorkshireman most of way round.

Tried to avoid some cobbles on a moor and dropped the wheel into what I thought was a sheep trod to get round them. Appear to have pulled something in my calf during the subsequent trip over the handle bars - Bugger.

Off to Asda to buy some peas.
20-09-2009, 02:38 PM
trilathon

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quite glad I've avoided any off road riding as yet....which, let's face it, is cheating;)

2 weeks ago managed 42/600 at Helvellyn Triathlon with 26th fastest bike split ( on my cx bike....so much for aero tri bikes and Lakeland Passes :D )

56.05 for 25TT last w/end...not on the cx bike unfortunately !

just back from 23 miles off road run

no idea how i'll race next w/end though....very excited to be doing the event :)
20-09-2009, 03:16 PM
Hanneke

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I am sh*tting myself for next week...

So few women doing it as well... only 20odd out of 600 odd, which must mean something???

Anyways, apart from feeling apprehensive, at least I am not injured.... No idea of I am ready for it. I don't feel ready... My running is completely inadequate, I only started off road riding a few weeks ago and I am too weak to carry the bike for any length of time... Carrying the bike has also given me aches and pains in parts of my back I did not know existed...:(
20-09-2009, 03:17 PM
Hanneke

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Originally Posted by trilathon

quite glad I've avoided any off road riding as yet....which, let's face it, is cheating;)

2 weeks ago managed 42/600 at Helvellyn Triathlon with 26th fastest bike split ( on my cx bike....so much for aero tri bikes and Lakeland Passes :D )

56.05 for 25TT last w/end...not on the cx bike unfortunately !

just back from 23 miles off road run

no idea how i'll race next w/end though....very excited to be doing the event :)

You sound in fine fettel Tri, that is an excellent time for a 25 and great going at helvellyn Tri as well :)
20-09-2009, 03:32 PM
Derby Tup

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Originally Posted by Hanneke

I am sh*tting myself for next week...

So few women doing it as well... only 20odd out of 600 odd, which must mean something???

Anyways, apart from feeling apprehensive, at least I am not injured.... No idea of I am ready for it. I don't feel ready... My running is completely inadequate, I only started off road riding a few weeks ago and I am too weak to carry the bike for any length of time... Carrying the bike has also given me aches and pains in parts of my back I did not know existed...:(

You'll be fine H :cool:
20-09-2009, 03:46 PM
Hanneke

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Originally Posted by Derby Tup

You'll be fine H :cool:

Are you sure DT??? :o
20-09-2009, 03:47 PM
Derby Tup

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Originally Posted by Hanneke

Are you sure DT??? :o

Yeah, trust me, you'll do well ;)
20-09-2009, 03:49 PM
Hanneke

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Originally Posted by Derby Tup

Yeah, trust me, you'll do well ;)

Is that from your expertise in spectating, racing, or because I will have a nice bed to sleep in the night before the race? ;)
20-09-2009, 03:55 PM
Derby Tup

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Originally Posted by Hanneke

Is that from your expertise in spectating, racing, or because I will have a nice bed to sleep in the night before the race? ;)

Certainly not racing! PPP is hard enough without carting a pushbike round with you :eek:

Seriously, it sounds like you done some quality training :cool:
20-09-2009, 06:46 PM
Antisocial

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Originally Posted by Hanneke

I am sh*tting myself for next week...

So few women doing it as well... only 20odd out of 600 odd, which must mean something???

Anyways, apart from feeling apprehensive, at least I am not injured.... No idea of I am ready for it. I don't feel ready... My running is completely inadequate, I only started off road riding a few weeks ago and I am too weak to carry the bike for any length of time... Carrying the bike has also given me aches and pains in parts of my back I did not know existed...:(

You will be fine and no doubt give me a total stuffing. The lack of women means you have an excellent chance of getting a prize.

On a separate note has anybody had any form of notification or card to hand in next week? I have had nothing as yet.
20-09-2009, 07:02 PM
Hanneke

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Originally Posted by Antisocial

You will be fine and no doubt give me a total stuffing. The lack of women means you have an excellent chance of getting a prize.

On a separate note has anybody had any form of notification or card to hand in next week? I have had nothing as yet.

I assume this works like any other bike race? A start list is either e-mailed, mailed or otherwise made public (as in on the 3ppp website). You present yourself at race HQ in time for race prep, sign on on the signing on sheet, scibble down your licence number, hand over your licence and get your number(s) and start your race prep?
20-09-2009, 07:04 PM
Antisocial

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Originally Posted by Hanneke

I assume this works like any other bike race? A start list is either e-mailed, mailed or otherwise made public (as in on the 3ppp website). You present yourself at race HQ in time for race prep, sign on on the signing on sheet, scibble down your licence number, hand over your licence and get your number(s) and start your race prep?

Must get a nice photo for my race license, have not set it up yet.
20-09-2009, 07:31 PM
nikalas

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It's just a standard sign-in as far as I remember... but my memory could have been jaded by the pain and suffering (only joking H!!). All I'd say is get there early or you'll end up having to park miles way. Really gutted now I'm not doing it this year. Enjoy the champagne sound of over-inflated Landcruisers popping at the start!
20-09-2009, 07:41 PM
stevefoster

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Originally Posted by Antisocial

Must get a nice photo for my race license

Mission Impossible:p Good luck mate;)
20-09-2009, 08:07 PM
Ady In Accy

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Originally Posted by Antisocial

Must get a nice photo for my race license, have not set it up yet.

No license required unless you used your BCF number for cheaper entry.........unless I have missed reading somthing quite major! Not had a BCF license for 2 years, got a nice cheap LVRC one though.
20-09-2009, 08:58 PM
Hanneke

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Originally Posted by Ady In Accy

No license required unless you used your BCF number for cheaper entry.........unless I have missed reading somthing quite major! Not had a BCF license for 2 years, got a nice cheap LVRC one though.

I've got both :D

You paid for a day licence Ady, so you don't need to hand in your licence. Those of us who are BC members however do... :)
20-09-2009, 09:30 PM
Ady In Accy

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How are you lot planning on carrying liquid/essential kit??
20-09-2009, 10:01 PM
stevefoster

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Originally Posted by Ady In Accy

How are you lot planning on carrying liquid/essential kit??

2 litre Camelback Classic for me;)
20-09-2009, 10:02 PM
Hanneke

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I will be using the 12 litre rucksack with bladder I use for long fell races/runs... It works with shouldering the bike, I have tried it...
20-09-2009, 10:06 PM
Ady In Accy

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12 Litres???????????? How many circuits are you doing :eek:
20-09-2009, 10:08 PM
idler

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Originally Posted by Hanneke

I am sh*tting myself for next week...

So few women doing it as well... only 20odd out of 600 odd, which must mean something???

It means you're heading for a Top 20 surely?

I'm crapping myself too. I think I'm past the 'you're going to crash and burn and be eliminated' stage, but still...
Furthest I've been on a bike lately is a lot less. I'd be alright with the climbing ...if it was on the road. I hope a bit of running counts for *something*.

What are folk doing for drink? Bottle plus fill-ups/stash extra bottles part-way/camelbak?

Some waffle on the blog in the sig below.
20-09-2009, 10:09 PM
idler

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Oh, scrub that
/read the most recent replies before posting :)
20-09-2009, 10:16 PM
Hanneke

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What are you lot doing for spares?

I was offered a spare bike by a mate, but logistics make it rather hard to get it to me before I leave for the North...?
20-09-2009, 10:17 PM
Ady In Accy

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I can't wait. I'm buzzin' and well up for it, my main worry is that somthing will break (on the bike or me). Might ride up and back home to make a day of it.
20-09-2009, 10:18 PM
dominion

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Originally Posted by Ady In Accy

I can't wait. I'm buzzin' and well up for it, my main worry is that somthing will break (on the bike or me). Might ride up and back home to make a day of it.

How are you going to ride home if the bike breaks?? :confused:
20-09-2009, 10:19 PM
Hanneke

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Originally Posted by Ady In Accy

12 Litres???????????? How many circuits are you doing :eek:

LOL, two litre bladder, 12 litre rucksack... It needs to have that huge big orange heavy bivvybag in it, as I am not allowed to use my far superior and much smaller and lighter one :S
20-09-2009, 10:19 PM
stevefoster

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Originally Posted by Hanneke

What are you lot doing for spares?

I was offered a spare bike by a mate, but logistics make it rather hard to get it to me before I leave for the North...?

Just had the wife and kids at the bottom of each peak with spare wheels, didn't need em though, i'm that tight i just went steady down hill thinking of how much they cost me, and i saw a spider and was frightened:eek:
20-09-2009, 10:21 PM
Hanneke

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Originally Posted by Ady In Accy

I can't wait. I'm buzzin' and well up for it, my main worry is that somthing will break (on the bike or me). Might ride up and back home to make a day of it.

I am worried about breakages as well... Mind you, a mechanical is a good excuse for a crap performance :cool:

Yeah, I was last, but my fork broke off the frame in the first 10 miles of the race and I had no spare, so I ran it all, carrying my broken bike:cool:
20-09-2009, 10:23 PM
stevefoster

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Originally Posted by Hanneke

Yeah, I was last, but my fork broke off the frame in the first 10 miles of the race and I had no spare, so I ran it all, carrying my broken bike:cool:

Now you've said it, you've got to do it;)

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