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Jeep

Active member
Aug 1, 2003
614
Anyone get into the London 100? I've been unsuccessful for the 4th year running.

I missed out in the ballot in 13,14,15 and 16. So, this year I snubbed them. I rode it with a club in 13 and there are now loads more participants. For me, it just looks too darned busy. My plan this year is to make my way to Ranmore with a picnic and watch the pros ride past. If I'm clever I'll see them a few times.
Looking forwards to it.
 


Billy in Bristol

Well-known member
Mar 25, 2004
1,423
Bristol
I missed out in the ballot in 13,14,15 and 16. So, this year I snubbed them. I rode it with a club in 13 and there are now loads more participants. For me, it just looks too darned busy. My plan this year is to make my way to Ranmore with a picnic and watch the pros ride past. If I'm clever I'll see them a few times.
Looking forwards to it.

If anyone would like to join me in giving some gentle abuse to Burnley fan and more importantly double gold medallist STEVEN BURKE as well as ride the Olympic Velodrome on 16th February get in touch...
 


Billy in Bristol

Well-known member
Mar 25, 2004
1,423
Bristol




Billy in Bristol

Well-known member
Mar 25, 2004
1,423
Bristol
If anyone would like to join me in giving some gentle abuse to Burnley fan and more importantly double gold medallist STEVEN BURKE as well as ride the Olympic Velodrome on 16th February get in touch...
 


Surf's Up

Well-known member
Jul 17, 2011
10,169
Here
Just scored myself one of these.....

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so look out you shaven velcro/lycra warriors - I'm gonna be gliding past you, probably whistling, as you heave yourselves up the Beacon!!
 


Stat Brother

Well-known member
NSC Patron
Jul 11, 2003
73,715
West west west Sussex
Just scored myself one of these.....

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so look out you shaven velcro/lycra warriors - I'm gonna be gliding past you, probably whistling, as you heave yourselves up the Beacon!!

Hahaha.


Just after Christmas it was 06:15 and I was riding to work.
A 100 yds up the road a young fella pulls out on his new electric bike.
I overtake him.
He comes along side and says 'oh so you want to race do you'?

Well I didn't till he said that.

Off I go, half a mile up the road I got stopped at a roundabout.
Unbeknownst to me, we were still racing and out of the corner of my eye I see him popping up onto the pavement cutting the junction.
I was able to get round just still in front.

It turns out we were going to the same estate behind the petrol station.

He now cuts through the forecourt, down the steps.
Yet again, going the long way round I managed to stay just in front.

I arrived at work, early, and absolutely on my knees knackered. :lol:

The beaten man has never been seen since.
 






Woodchip

It's all about the bikes
Aug 28, 2004
14,460
Shaky Town, NZ
Hahaha.


Just after Christmas it was 06:15 and I was riding to work.
A 100 yds up the road a young fella pulls out on his new electric bike.
I overtake him.
He comes along side and says 'oh so you want to race do you'?

Well I didn't till he said that.

Off I go, half a mile up the road I got stopped at a roundabout.
Unbeknownst to me, we were still racing and out of the corner of my eye I see him popping up onto the pavement cutting the junction.
I was able to get round just still in front.

It turns out we were going to the same estate behind the petrol station.

He now cuts through the forecourt, down the steps.
Yet again, going the long way round I managed to stay just in front.

I arrived at work, early, and absolutely on my knees knackered. :lol:

The beaten man has never been seen since.

Beating a powered bike is such a rush though, isn't it. Got a few powered ones over here (as Christchurch is so flat).
 


Stat Brother

Well-known member
NSC Patron
Jul 11, 2003
73,715
West west west Sussex
Beating a powered bike is such a rush though, isn't it. Got a few powered ones over here (as Christchurch is so flat).

There no joy in arriving to work early. :lol:
 


Alex7856

New member
Feb 13, 2017
1
I've finally decided to start cycling in the morning.
Saved up some money and ready to bike a bike for training. As you may notice, I am not an expert so it would be perfect if someone gave me an advice which model should I choose.
 




Stat Brother

Well-known member
NSC Patron
Jul 11, 2003
73,715
West west west Sussex
FYI

Battle Mountain - Graeme Obree's Story is available on BBC I-Player.
 




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