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Reply to: the lesser spotted farrelly 3 years 37 weeks ago
I will join that for sure. Is

I will join that for sure. Is the route for the previous day confirmed yet?
Reply to: Shave 3 years 37 weeks ago
I never quite understood the

I never quite understood the shaven leg thing with men......now it's perfectly clear.

Would you like a hand with those delicate, tricky to reach places?
Reply to: Cycling comes home to Scotland 3 years 37 weeks ago
Quote:According to the BBC

Quote:
According to the BBC History website, the talented blacksmith, who was born in 1912 and died in 1878, was dished out a fine at the end ...

Sounds a bit Benjamin Button-ish. (Terrible film BTW.)
Reply to: the lesser spotted farrelly 3 years 37 weeks ago
well..me and a mate will

well..me and a mate will probably be biking it down to Yeovil on the 18th Sept to catch the end of that days Tour of Britain stage..if anyone else in the Bristol/Bath, or further afield for that matter, area wants to join us yer welcome.
Reply to: Armstrong says he could take over Team Astana and Giro could be its last race 3 years 37 weeks ago
I'm feeling very

I'm feeling very sleeeeeeepy....
Reply to: Armstrong says he could take over Team Astana and Giro could be its last race 3 years 37 weeks ago
(Futurama) All Hail the Glory

(Futurama)
All Hail the Glory of the HypnoLance
(End Futurama)
Reply to: National Audit Office says roads are getting safer… but not for cyclists 3 years 37 weeks ago
Apparently one of the big

Apparently one of the big factors that put people off cycling is their fear of getting knocked off and that roads aren't a safe place for a bicycle. If this is the general view point of why people aren't taking to bicycles why is it that road death and accidents seems to be the only news that the cycling press report on? Is there some sort of conspiracy going on or does fear make us better cyclists?
Reply to: sportwool/merino jerseys 3 years 37 weeks ago
this lot also do a nice

this lot also do a nice looking merino.. http://www.louisgarneau.com/catalogs/catalog_product.asp?catalogue=SM9&s...
Reply to: Armstrong says he could take over Team Astana and Giro could be its last race 3 years 37 weeks ago
That picture reminds me of

That picture reminds me of the hypnotic snake in the jungle book, Kaa.
Reply to: Shaved legs 3 years 37 weeks ago
In general, prolific body

In general, prolific body hair just doesn't look right on an athlete, it looks a bit neolithic.
Reply to: Shaved legs 3 years 37 weeks ago
Ive never worn speedos for a

Ive never worn speedos for a triathlon, normally its a pair of 2xu type shorts and a sleeveless vest...or an all in one.
Reply to: Shaved legs 3 years 37 weeks ago
more to the point, as

more to the point, as triathletes don't usually wear cycling-shorts when do they know where to take it easy with the Bic? do they keep going past the Speedos and stop at the nipples, or is the natural nap of body-hair handy for aquadynamics?

i remembered i've had some thoughts about shaving before.
Reply to: Armstrong says he could take over Team Astana and Giro could be its last race 3 years 37 weeks ago
hmm… all the other Lance pics

hmm… all the other Lance pics we've got don't really go with the story… him on the podium, him on his 'cross bike…him with a very special 80s hair cut…
Reply to: Shaved legs 3 years 37 weeks ago
Does racing triathlons count

Does racing triathlons count as a race to 'proper' cyclists?
Reply to: the lesser spotted farrelly 3 years 37 weeks ago
I am certainly up for some

I am certainly up for some group rides, that would be great.
Reply to: Armstrong says he could take over Team Astana and Giro could be its last race 3 years 37 weeks ago
Any chance of a different

Any chance of a different photo of Lance? Sick of this mug shot!
Reply to: sportwool/merino jerseys 3 years 37 weeks ago
Yes, I thought they looked

Yes, I thought they looked good - tried to get one in for test a few months ago, but never got a reply
Reply to: Shaved legs 3 years 37 weeks ago
Nope, it's a fairing - so I'm

Nope, it's a fairing - so I'm probably not UCI legal.

Anyway I have been know to ride a recumbent occasionally and it's important to look the part - quite the done thing in fact B)
Reply to: sportwool/merino jerseys 3 years 37 weeks ago
This is a really nice

This is a really nice jersey:

http://www.alwaysriding.co.uk/shop-for-men-143/bodywear-146/s-s-jerseys-...

Saw it at the Bike Show but don't need another jersey, and under £60 posted. I have the Ibex base layer, arm warmers and 3/4's and it is all quality stuff.
Reply to: Shaved legs 3 years 37 weeks ago
what about that beard though,

what about that beard though, that must slow you down!
Reply to: Shaved legs 3 years 37 weeks ago
Fringe wrote:if you 'race' i

Fringe wrote:
if you 'race' i can understand shaving as it seems to be the done thing..but if you dont is it just vanity? i only ask because i often consider it...(i dont race btw)

That's pretty much my feelings on the subject. I don't race and I'm not interested in doing the done thing, I'm interested in riding my bike, end of. I certainly resent the inference that because I don't shave my legs I'm somehow a lesser rider.
Reply to: Who will win the 100th edition of the Giro d'Italia 3 years 37 weeks ago
"Astana do grand tours better

"Astana do grand tours better than anyone"

Maybe you should change that to "did"
Reply to: Shaved legs 3 years 37 weeks ago
if you 'race' i can

if you 'race' i can understand shaving as it seems to be the done thing..but if you dont is it just vanity? i only ask because i often consider it...(i dont race btw)
Reply to: the lesser spotted farrelly 3 years 37 weeks ago
well i for one will post when

well i for one will post when have rides planned to see if there are any takers. cheers for now, washing up to do..
Reply to: the lesser spotted farrelly 3 years 37 weeks ago
Nice route. I'd love to give

Nice route.

I'd love to give you a lend, but it's got to go back

Got to say though, am up for the idea of people getting together for rides, seeing if there are other people in your area and stuff… it was one of the things we wanted people to be able to use road.cc for