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Yes - it was me, I have size 13 wide-fit feet, which makes buying shoes a nightmare at the best of times (and almost impossible when it comes to buying cycling shoes or rugby boots). Anyway, I have a pair of Shimano R088 shoes, which were available in wide fit and in large sizes when I bought...

I see the Tour de France route was revealed this morning. Start in Denmark, head towards cobbles and then Planche des Belle Filles, before Alpe d'Huez. Time trail (once more) on the day before Paris. I have been a bad cyclist this year - only getting out once! I am blaming the young'un for...

With Orro and Mason, there are some seriously good bike manufacturers in Sussex, especially when you throw in Hunt wheels too. I do love the idea of a 'Sussex', frameset and wheelset (even though I live in Yorkshire...).

Amazing photos - the views in the first picture (with the Orbea) look great. I have been a wimp all winter and stayed in. Am planning a ride out on Sunday morning - nothing special, hoping for 40k. The earlier sunrises and the rise in temperatures this week makes it feel that this weekend is...

I see from British Cycling's Instagram account, Geraint Thomas has been aerotesting the British Cycling Hope/Lotus bike in the velodrome. Possibly considering a tilt at the rescheduled Olympics?

ISN took a huge gamble with Froome. I do wonder whether he will make them a more attractive proposition for sponsors... although, by all accounts, money isn't really an issue for ISN.

Specialized have some cracking bikes at the moment. If I had a couple of grand to spend right now, I would be looking at the Rockhopper Sport and the Allez Sprint Comp Disc to cover all my cycling needs.

G's crash looked horrible. Bidon in the road, he went over it at a fair speed. Nothing he could have done, really bad luck. Video is on Twitter, but I can't link it using my phone. Sent from my moto g(7) plus using Tapatalk

I love the 'normal' EF jerseys... I actually quite like those too. I'm a fan of the bike design as well

The one thing that does seem cruel about this season, is that the classics come after the world championships. Meaning that Pederson, who will be targeting the classics doesn't get to wear the rainbow stripes. Whereas Alaphippe gets to wear the stripes for the classics campaign this year and...

I thought it was a great attack. Once Alaphilippe has a gap on a descent like that, nobody else has a chance. You are right - the others didn't start working together until it was far too late. Before the race I though Wout Van Aert would get it (because he looks like he can win pretty much...

That is horrendous!

Bizarrely... that never even occurred to me!!

There is a high-end wheel builder in my village; I occasionally run by the 'workshop' (his shed) when I do 5k runs. This wheelbuilder offers wheels with string spokes - something that started out as a hill climb thing, but they seem to be something that could become a little more mainstream...

I have a couple of pink cycling tops... Always stuck to black bibs, but I could be tempted... Sent from my moto g(7) plus using Tapatalk

From what I can see, there is very little in terms of sub-£2000 road bikes available at the moment. I've had half an eye out, as I want to upgrade towards the end of next year when my youngest qualifies for 30 hours free childcare! But yes, the Allez range are supposed to be good... Never...

Went for my first ride since Fathers' Day last night - a quick one hour 25km spin around the block. Anyway, I followed your collective advice - made sure I was hydrated and concentrated on my breathing on the climbs. I'm carrying an extra stone of 'lockdown weight' at the moment, but the...

That is useful, I find myself panting on the climb I usually do (it isn't long, but it is long enough!!). I'll keep my breathing in mind - the other points too, but the breathing one seems like something I can really focus on. Sent from my moto g(7) plus using Tapatalk

Maybe I'll chuck the bike on the turbo and see if I can get the technique nailed before trying it on the road!

I need advice. Climbing. There is nearly sixteen stone of me, so I know that I could lose a bit of weight and reap the benefits. However, I have always climbed seated. When I first took up cycling and lived in the Midlands, I could get away with that. Big now I live in Yorkshire, it's hilly...