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Header 4.10.19 via pylypetsyura#MyCyclingWeekend with Decathlon - Chasing KoMs in a Hurricane
Our header images this week comes from @pylypetsyura
It might be cheating, slightly, but we've been plotting all of the Strava KoMs that we'll be able to take just by sitting on the bike.
The remnants of a hurricane are set to offer a 50mph helping hand if you're going in the right direction, though that wind will make it tough going once you turn around.
With such strong winds and plenty of rain predicted, many will be turning to the indoor trainer to get some time on the bike. It never rains in Watopia...
Wherever you're riding this weekend, remember to snap a pic and upload it to Instagram using #MyCyclingWeekend in the caption. That'll enter you into our weekly competition to win a great prize from Decathlon.
This week, it's a pair of their excellent Triban RC 500 Mid Season Cycling Gloves which are perfect for the chilly mornings.
While you're on Insta, remember to give @DecathlonUK_Cycling a follow too! And if you need some inspiration, check out some of last week's entries below.
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It's endemic now. Watched a skip lorry jump two reds within 100m on my commute this morning. No intention of stopping.
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"I ran into the back of him because I was traumatised by seeing the latest petrol prices, m'lud"
Are you sure? Norway is socialist and has a very high quality of life.