Cube Agree Hybrid C:62 SL

BBC seem to have got the language right here (on a cursory read): https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgmkzm3318go

It might get a couple of sponsor names out there, but I can't see how it makes things any more exciting for the viewer when you know it's doomed from the start. 30 riders might be technically a 'bunch'*, but it's hardly *the peloton* settling for a bunch sprint. And that was only the end result, after multiple splittings apart and comings back together. You might as well argue that rider pay and coverage should be slashed for Milan-San Remo, because all the action only happens in the last 30km. [* What is the technical lower bound of a 'bunch'? When does it become a 'group'?]

Reply to Zermattjohn. I disagree. Sport is a branch of the entertainment industry. And it is possible to have more going on, without being too gladiatoral. After all, there are only 5 stages.

Well, it's the school principal (is that the Irish term) so can't they just say "because I told you not to"?

What about getting riders up the road? Nothing wrong with breaks that fail. It is part of getting sponsors names noticed. And isn't thirty riders a bit of a bunch sprint?

So it's the equivalent of things like that motorised sofa?

The school's Instagram post claims that the ban is per 'recent legislation' (while helpfully failing to mention what legislation they're referring to. https://www.instagram.com/p/DcL2Xq5l1fH/ While under 18s are no longer allowed to use escooters, there doesn't appear to be any relevant law changes on ebikes, so one suspects they've hallucinated it.

"School bans e-bikes from grounds in “nonsense” move" So what? I cant imagine many children are on e-bikes themselves. As for parents on e-cargo bikes, do they need to go onto the school grounds? surely they drop their kids off at the gate - where the schools jurisdiction ends.

@andystow I've often considered the varying pros and cons of cycling during rush hour/gridlock and emptier roads. In the past the benefit of gridlock was almost no chance of a serious impact but the con was more pollution. Now, there is less pollution with EVs but with much wider vehicles our progress can be slower during rush hour.

I bought this last June after having discovered red patches on my very verylight-coloured skin on my chest after cycling 7 hours in Var and Alpes-Maritimes in south of France during the 2nd heatwave (out of 5...), where the sun is mean. I have the long-sleeve version and used it to finalize my training for this year's Etape du Tour and on D-Day. I had absolutely no complaints regarding sun damage (no re-occurrence of the red spots), and as the review mentions the breathability is surprising. Putting some water on the arms actually provided some proper cooling for a few minutes. I still have a few complaints: sizing is off... Everything indicated for a M, but I exchanged for L that is now good. Apparently that's a common thing with Castelli. On first wash the colour went a bit on my white socks... I had never had the issue with synthetic clothes before so never bothered sorting that laundry, but well, I guess now my socks are lightly matched to my jersey. I find the colour glorious, and I'm just happy to put less sunscreen than before (there's proper neck coverage too), but I guess that's a niche market :D