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  • Today's stage consists of sitting in an air-conditioned apartment, with occasional visits to the hotel restaurant for refueling. I'm feeling pretty relaxed and comfortable. Nothing hurts which is a blessing. Looking forward to stages 6-10, although m…
    in Rapha Cent Cols Challenge - Alps 2012 Comment by Shaun August 2012
  • Stage 5 : Valberg to Nice (Carros) Stats: 205km, 21kmh, 4024m ascent, max alt. 1620m http://connect.garmin.com/activity/214124848 Main cols: St Martin (1470m), Turini (1620m), Able (1190m), Madone di Giorbio (897m), Bast (299m) We slept at 1700m ye…
    in Rapha Cent Cols Challenge - Alps 2012 Comment by Shaun August 2012
  • Stage 4 : Sisteron to Valberg Stats: 185km, 20kmh, 4314m ascent, max alt. 2100m http://connect.garmin.com/activity/213748383 Main cols: Hyssope (1300m), Corobin (1200m), Champs (2100m), Valberg (1690m) Another hard day on the Cent Cols Challenge: t…
    in Rapha Cent Cols Challenge - Alps 2012 Comment by Shaun August 2012
  • Stage 3 : Briancon to Sisteron Stats: 191km, 22kmh, 3390m ascent, max alt. 2340m http://connect.garmin.com/activity/213364870 Main cols: Izoard (2340m), Pontis (1280m), Charamel (1300m), Fillys (1280m), Garcinets (1165m) I felt a bit better this mo…
    in Rapha Cent Cols Challenge - Alps 2012 Comment by Shaun August 2012
  • Stage 2 : Albertville to Briancon Stats: 200km (114km), 18kmh, 5060m (2900m) ascent, max alt. 2620m (2025m) http://connect.garmin.com/activity/213364987 Main cols: Glandon/Croix de Fer (2025m), Mollard (1600m), Telegraphe (1580m), Galibier (2610m) …
    in Rapha Cent Cols Challenge - Alps 2012 Comment by Shaun August 2012
  • Those aren't hills, Jane, believe you me. Enjoy anyway. In Annecy for a couple of days, "acclimatising" in the surrounding mountains... It's also bloody hot here, 37 degs tomorrow.
    in Royston Hilly - Saturday 18th August 9:30 Comment by Shaun August 2012
  • LLoydy, you rode very well. Determined effort given you're not used to that pace for that distance and TBH it was a bit faster than we'd normally do. You having a HR of 115-120bpm at half-time whilst sitting down drinking your coffee and eating your …
    in 8:30 Sunday 12th Comment by Shaun August 2012
  • A gentle pootle around Bedfordshire. I think Lloydy, especially, enjoyed the relaxed pace throughout. Sets me up nicely for my Alpine adventure. Thanks everyone. Nice riding one and all.
    in 8:30 Sunday 12th Comment by Shaun August 2012
  • Good to see you out again, Will. Thanks to Dave for the route.
    in Saturday 11th July 9.30am ride Comment by Shaun August 2012
  • This one is 77 miles. Cafe at Harrold & Odell CP. Reasonable absence of gravelly lanes... Ashwell, Langford, Cardington, Gt. Barford, Scald End, Milton Ernest, Felmersham, Odell, Sharnbrook, Risley, Bolnhurst, Upper Staploe, Gt. Barford, Blunham…
    in 8:30 Sunday 12th Comment by Shaun August 2012
  • p.s. What did you need a front mech for?
    in Thaxted, Sun 5th Aug, 8.30am Comment by Shaun August 2012
  • We did pretty well then, MC. We had two punctures and a leisurely cafe stop and it still took you lot 42 miles to catch us I think we're organising another cafe ride next Sun. Stay tuned...
    in Thaxted, Sun 5th Aug, 8.30am Comment by Shaun August 2012
  • Well at least we made it to the cafe stop without getting wet. Biblical shower around Debden on the way back. We took refuge in a bus shelter. Then the fast group (who were also following our route, I think) found us. They crammed into the bus shelte…
    in Thaxted, Sun 5th Aug, 8.30am Comment by Shaun August 2012
  • In Thaxted, Jez. Both cafes are near the Guildhall building in the centre of town. We should be there around 11am.
    in Thaxted, Sun 5th Aug, 8.30am Comment by Shaun August 2012
  • Good group riding and a nice day out. Enjoyed it. Witnessed some people unclicking in the underpass, though... amateurs.
    in Grafham Water Sat 28th Comment by Shaun July 2012
  • Route above is clockwise. Everton on the way out.
    in Grafham Water Sat 28th Comment by Shaun July 2012
  • 9.00am start then. Jane, we can follow the route out that Martin posted above. Vic, I'll assume you'll meet us in Potton for 9.30am? (Hatley Rd junction is at mile 9). Peter, it'll be at a pace suitable for whoever is out.
    in Grafham Water Sat 28th Comment by Shaun July 2012
  • As Martin says, it's about a 60 mile ride. I should be there on Saturday and as I go to Grafham a lot, I know the way! And there are two cafes to choose from! Shaun
    in Grafham Water Sat 28th Comment by Shaun July 2012
  • Krylions are a bargain at the moment. E.g £20 each delivered from http://www.shinybikes.com/michelin-krylion-carbon-folding-tyre.html Conti GP 4000's also good. Shaun
    in thanks Comment by Shaun July 2012
  • I could speak to Sarah at La Fuga, if you like. (La Fuga have done all the admin for the Rapha Cent Cols event I'm doing next month). A custom tour (from anybody) might get a bit spendy, though... If people only want to be away for a week, then some…
    in Paris to Nice 2013 Comment by Shaun July 2012
  • Glad you've got nothing more than cuts and bruises. Thought it might have been a collar-bone at first, you were quite pale! Heard you blame your tyres. You could try something like Michelin Krylions (still available quite cheap on ebay but now rela…
    in thanks Comment by Shaun July 2012
  • Brilliant stuff Iain! Nice writeup conveying a decent amount of suffering. My kind of ride! I know those climbs well and yes, never ride without a rain jacket in the mountains...
    in Etape Comment by Shaun July 2012
  • The 2012 Sport Tour International version is from Friday 14th September to Sunday 23rd September including travel days. So 9 nights away. If we did it ourselves and followed the above format, it could be a couple of days less as you could do someth…
    in Paris to Nice 2013 Comment by Shaun July 2012
  • Yes, Tim. See you there!
    in Thurs 12 July 10am Comment by Shaun July 2012
  • Sounds great. Also agree organised option probably can't be beaten.
    in Paris to Nice 2013 Comment by Shaun July 2012
  • Funnily enough, I was thinking of riding Lhasa - Kathmandu this year before deciding to do the Cent Cols Challenge (and LEJOG) instead.
    in is this shaun? Comment by Shaun July 2012
  • I'll do the A1198 marshal post if you like. Should I come to the village hall first?
    in IC 25 - CCA event Sunday 15 th July Comment by Shaun July 2012
  • Tim, do you still need helpers? What time does it start? Shaun
    in IC 25 - CCA event Sunday 15 th July Comment by Shaun July 2012
  • I had a truly excellent time on CC Ashwell LEJOG 2012. The comprehensive preparation paid off handsomely and that made the entire trip carefree and enjoyable. A great bunch of people too; there were (virtually) no arguments or bad words spoken and ev…
    in The LEJOG blue train… Comment by Shaun July 2012
  • Modern calliper brakes shouldn't really need to be toed-in. As it's a recent phenomenon, it sounds like (see what I did there) contaminant on either the rim or pads. Also check the calliper bolt isn't loose. Swapping pads or a back wheel from anoth…
    in Advice on how to "toe in" calliper brakes Comment by Shaun June 2012