Thought I’d put this up as haven’t seen any reviews or coverage of the new Focus cross bikes. This is the Mares AX2.

Absolutely brilliant bike. It’s my first non-mtb so feels like a rocket, but still burly enough to throw around. Taking it to Stanmer tomorrow for a proper off road ride, but whizzing around town and across fields today it felt awesome.

Looks good, except bar tape possibly needs redoing. Going to race it?

Yes – there’s a local race next weekend so might throw myself into that. It’s at Stanmer so will see how I get on tomorrow.

Nice bike, and how is Hove Lagoon?

Best of luck for the race!

There’s a race at Stanmer tomorrow. See you there.

Chef – the lagoon was windy but busy with bikes and people which is always nice.
aP – bugger thought it was next week. Will be at stanmer early so will check out the course and see how confident I’m feeling.

Rossrobot – we’ll be there, not sure if riding or not until I get there, if not I’ll be commissairing. I’ll be in a tcc jersey looking miserable at the back if riding.

aP – I saw the rain and ended up taking my hardtail for a few loops around Stanmer. Stopped on the way out and watched the racing for a while. Looks like brilliant (and gruelling) fun; definitely up for entering the next local event. Impressed by all of the partners/supporters that braved the rain to watch.

It was a good event yesterday, the rain made it even better!

Rain? Somewhat. Fortunately a combination of Paramo, Porelle, Rapha and Rohan kept most of it out.

Dave’s team certainly had it well organised, and having the children’s races adds a parental support and presence that seems missing from some other cycling events, and the oldest competitor was 73!

On a high note – I particularly enjoyed unblocking the gent’s showers afterwards as well.

Ah don’t your making me weep.
(can’t do smilies from this phone)

You’d better be good next weekend at Green Park…

Depends what you mean by good.
Anyway you are riding arent you?

Nope, commissairing again.