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I think this scheme is trying to attract more women to get out on bikes in a non-threatening, non-sporty way, and therefore tackle just that issue. However, I agree that non-threatening roads would be a much more successful plan of attack

Is this really what we need? Or do we just need to make the roads safer for everyone? The emphasis on sport rather misses the point, when comparing cycling levels in Europe to here. In European cities cycling levels are way higher, not because there are lots of opportunities for woman to engage in cycling as a recreational activity, but because it is safe and convenient to use the bicycle (or cargo bike) for practical transport. Until the issue of safety is addressed (and that doesn't mean getting people to wear silly hats), schemes like this are destined to fail.

He's certainly hiding today, much to tony's chagrin - he transferred him in this morning, 36T sprocket and all.

I was going to post it here just to annoy you but i can't find it

Looks great, but nothing like that will ever come as far north as i'd need to go try it

The one interesting point i dont see addressed, is the secure bike park only for when your in the gym or is it an all day thing?

Couple of things i'd like to see, a jacuzzi and a couple of resistance pools and a couple of treadmills, just for budding triathletes

That's what happens anyway. But SRAM don't have much to gain by showing you an mix-and-match MTB rear mech and cassette – or a low end mech, in Contador's case – over a top-end road one. I'd suggest it's more likely that Millar's picked that setup because that's what suits.

Ok. But did he actually *use* it? I suspect, as BigDummy does too, that we're being primed ready for the 'next big thing' which means we'll feel obliged to go out and buy new kit, or new rear mechs and cassettes at least. Cynical? Not me

this is satire, yes? you can't *genuinely* expect a road cycling website not to report a race because you haven't seen it on telly yet?

cheers for spoiling the itv show!

This way is nice: Cobham, Effingham junction, Ranmore common, nice descent into Dorking.
(google maps link to follow, subject to approval...)

This way is nice: Cobham, Effingham junction, Ranmore common, nice descent into Dorking.

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&source=s_d&saddr=Claremont+Ln%2FA244&d...

I think the discussion *was* more around the general use/commuting aspects (unless I missed my mark) - and coming from that side myself I find myself heartily agreeing with your comment.

I live in Scotland (up a bit into the hills) and I find a road bike frame generally doesn't have the versatility I require in the winter.