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Daniel - Apologies from this roadie for not being able to assist this weekend, but my wife is away and I need to be looking after/transporting the kids. Rgds Mat
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My 4-year-old is after some cycling kit... Are there any small kids CCA tops anywhere??
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Hi - I would like one of the TMG Gabba alternatives (Acquaviva Jacket) in striking CCA blue please. Size S Thx Mat
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As Martin said, it was a great event. All ran very smoothly and the weather was great. This was my third attempt at one of these road races... I am happy to be improving, though there is still a long way to go I think! Having some team mates in the…
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Hi - I have one, I bought it to replace my Garmin 810 (which I was fed-up with). I am very happy with it & think it is excellent. Wahoo are very responsive in bringing software updates (they released a great live-track a couple of weeks ago, fo…
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Awesome job Chris. That explains the slightly easier than normal chain gang pace last night then!
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add me too, pls
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Hi Mike - I am also going (45-49 category). Although, I doubt I can be that helpful in logistics... I staying with my parents (~2hours away from Albi) for the few days beforehand & only staying in Albi the night before. I also went to Denmark 2…
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Sky looking strong - and with Froome putting a decent chunk of time into the other GC riders, he may well be a good value fantasy pick!
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Unfortunately, I cannot make it tonight - I picked up an infection of some sort in my inner-ear, which is playing havoc with my balance & makes me dizzy/nauseous every time I move my head. Probably not the sort of thing I should be riding a bike …
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I didn't get in, unfortunately... I'm down as a reserve. I am racing in the Haverhill CC race on Sunday though.
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What a great day. Despite my tumble, I thought the start & general set-up was really well organised. And riding on closed roads is a treat! It takes a while to get used to riding on the right (in fact, most people seemed not to get that at all - …
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I have a WatTeam PowerBeat, and have been very happy with it. The fitting needs to be done carefully (though the app takes you through it very clearly). You get a lot for the price, and accuracy seem fine to me (although this is an un-scientific "fee…
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Another very enjoyable chain gang! We talked about splitting into 2 groups if the group is big, which didn't happen last night. But, had the car incident happened with the full group, then I think the chances of an accident would have been high. We …
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I love the chain gang. What a great way to get a ride & a workout! I thought the riding was very good in the full group - although I can see the point about it being too large. Personally, I really enjoyed the "Surge-to-split" selection. Actual…
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Great pics! I did this ride last year (I am very keen to do it again, but was not successful in the ballot this time). Everything Stef said is true. It is great. And brutally tough. But very friendly. I went up on my own, but chatted to loads of pe…
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Yep - I had a go. It was my second attempt at a proper road race... the bunch certainly let me know where my weaknesses are. Then spat me out the back! But, I really enjoyed it. And it is clear that I need to work on my positioning into & out …
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Unfortunately, work seems to disagree with my plans to ride this evening, so I have to give it a miss. Next week looks good though. (as does the Monday night grass track session). Mat
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Whoop! These are awesome. Joining them was one of the highlights of my season last year. I shall do my very best to be there. Every Tuesday from now till season end. Brilliant!
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The best ride I managed to do this year was the Fred Whitton (http://www.fredwhittonchallenge.co.uk/). Brutally hard, but fantastic. I am very keen to have another go next year.
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Another handy video link: GCN get Sven Nys to give some CX demos & tips (dismount/remount etc.).
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Thanks to all. It was indeed a great day and a fantastic intro to 'cross racing. I was somewhat disappointed to have been lapped, especially as I didn't notice it happening! Next time, I think I need to ride much more aggressively early on - possibl…
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Nice one Martin! Hairy legs & still in the lead group - shaving off all that extra air resistance will surely get you right to the sharp end! I too am really keen to get racing next year.
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I'd be up for a weekend chaingang - timing is more challenging though, as it will need to fit around my kids rugby / football / whatever commitments.
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My legs were suffering from holiday-induced lack of use! But it was a most enjoyable ride - beautiful evening! Not sure how many more of these we will get now that the evenings are getting darker. Which makes me sad - these chain gangs have been one…
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I should be able to get to the Tuns at 7, though 6:50 will be pushing it. It is a lovely evening!
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Hi will - Can I order: 03230 Jersey, £54.44 size small please thx Mat
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The animal in the Ashwell jersey was Chris Potter. It was indeed a very good & very hard session. My legs had enough after 2 laps: Lap 1 39.9 kph / Lap 2 39.6 kph. Only 20secs off the Strava fastest time...
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well... LMNH is a great place, so I have just sorted out tomorrow afternoon off & will be there around 2:30 Not sure that I'll recognise anyone - having only met Martin on Tueday's chain gang. So please look out for me, and look fwd to seeing you…
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Thanks all, I really enjoyed last night. It was my first time in a chain gang - hopefully I didn't clog you all up too much! When I got home, my wife asked my where we went... I realised I have no real idea - all my concentration was spent on followi…