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Still not mastered putting images on here- test: https://i.imgur.com/6F2TjV9.jpg
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Hmm, sorry Will, I still don't fancy that level of beasting too much, even in the name of training.... But I can drive if that's any use (and provide a suitably Italian-themed car) - do the driving roles need to be accredited or certificated in anyw…
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It is a vicious hill- don't fancy coming across that one as part of a 107mile ride... 5.39 is pretty impressive - makes my 10.38 look very pedestrian, but I would caveat that we were on full winter bikes and wet weather gear! Happy with my 4th fast…
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No worries Vincent, sorry to have missed you! 4 out, then 3, then all abandoned ship as we managed to find the only sketchy road in Hertfordshire, out towards Buckland - from there we decided to cut our losses rather than risk an ongoing ice rink all…
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Here now (in the coffee shop) if anyone is still out- I'll probably head northish (don't ask me where) before rolling back to Dane end- roads aren't too bad, reasonably dry...
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Hi Will, Good stuff- no clash with Tour of Malta this year, so I'd love to help. I'd really like to race it as well, but don't really fancy a 2/3/4, I'll leave it for the Cat 2s of the club - let me know if this changes! Cheers, Dave.
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Lovely ride. And it turns out (according to Strava; I have no ACTUAL memory of it) I HAVE been through Stewartby once before, on a club run in 2015 - I was probably suffering, with my head down, all energy focussed on clinging desperately onto Nathan…
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Can't really add much to what Jenny said (I can still barely talk...), but a great event. Pretty amazing to be able to compete against some of the best out there, in such a niche event - some pretty unique (and mainly small) individuals, on odd-lo…
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We've got flights and accommodation sorted, so yes, we're definitely in...!
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Hi Geoff, actually, we're hoping to catch up with family on the way up, and staying pretty much on the hill but thanks very much for the offer! Glad to hear you're recovering, I'm sure you'll be back on the road soon - no more chasing naughty Strav…
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Can't remember how much they usually sell for, but last week Halfords in Stevenage had a set of Tacx Antares for £80 on clearance, seemed reasonable...
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I've got one (for two wheels) that I could do with getting out of our garage... I can bring to Brogborough tomorrow if you want?
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Hi James, happy to marshall if it doesn't involve using my brain too much...
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Hello, Don't know whether it would be of any interest, but I've got a Specialized Allez that I was going to put on fleabay but hadn't got round to it - it's not very new (about 2008 model), but not bad condition - it was my first road bike, and has h…
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Thanks Tim! That's hilarious- you caught one of my rare finer moments, yet didn't recognise me..! Thanks again for your time hospitality on Saturday- it was perfect preparation! Hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay there?
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Mr J - I'm in! I'll try and get up there early enough to drive round it quickly- I think I've watched Jenny race there, but can't be sure. Loading up on French wine and cheese to help me get up the final hill...
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I'm hoping to get there tonight if my meeting at 6 doesn't go on too long, but I'll probably be late - probably 7.30 at the earliest...
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Thanks Geoff - we'd really like to get up to yours again before the winter, but we're racing the Gran Fondo world finals in Albi at the end of August, so we won't be around to come up with James. We did wonder about hillclimbing events near you towar…
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Whooooa there Chris, steady there...! Start of season crash led to new bike this year already... (actually, replacement wheels this week!)
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We've got the elite jerseys from Godfrey Bikewear for Albi (https://godfrey.co.uk/club/GB-Masters/elite-race), but that's not quite the same as a national champion's stripes - they may be able to help, though, they were quite quick on turnaround, inc…
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Watched the last few laps yesterday on the Facebook link- an amazing ride- that's how you finish a race!!! Well done Sophie and support crew; inspiring stuff!
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Thanks Nat- still not enough for the hill on that track! Should've expected it, though- not much flatness in the Lake District...
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Good to see you Tim, great pics (despite the subjects!) thanks for sending the link! I'd echo Mitchy's comments- great day out, really nice event. Only downside was only having the track bikes with us and one night at Geoff's- having been up previo…
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Great write-up Brendan, and good ride, both of you. I agree, the logistics are a pain, but it's a brilliant day out; there's not many events to equal it - first year in four that I've not taken part. Beware, though- bit of a gateway drug into racing.…
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Yeah, thanks Jeremy- doing the support is a mammoth task in itself- doing either riding or supporting sounds horrific- certainly puts my own fatigue into perspective! Smash it James!!!
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Hi Mike, Jenny and I are going to Albi - driving down a couple of days beforehand, probably in two chunks, and camping a few miles out of town. Then we'll be heading over to the Cevennes for a week or so before starting the trip home...
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Mitchy, I know Ellie smashed it at Colchester, so should be feeling pretty confident, but it's a bit tough entering her into the e1234 race rather than the Youth, isn't it...?!! Is this a ruse to pack out the field with kids so we can get some points…
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I'll try and enter tonight - come on Ashwell, if we can squeeze another 7 riders, there'll be points for everyone...!!!!
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Turned the TV on long enough to see my star man Valverde smash through the barriers - whoops...