Stumpy – the only race I’m down to do on my original entry is the ‘Fun 6 Hour Enduro – Solo’

ha, well I’m afraid I don’t have lights at the mo.. What’s your email?

Oh, and if this doesn’t work out, then shropshirepoacher you could ride solo?

And stumpy01, I’m pretty sure they are taking entries on the day.

I’m up for it, but..we will need confirmation from the organiser. Anyone want to give him a call? Afraid I can’t at the mo.

Yo, I wanted to ride as a pair, but entered solo after I couldn’t find a partner 🙁 . If I can change to a pair I’d ride with you!?

Get some aftermarket discs from eBay? about £30 a pair usually.

Awesome vid! He was riding at the Outdoor Show a few weeks back I think, certainly got the crowd going.

A couple of gels or bars will be fine.

JB – two bottles should be more than enough, as for the pump either put it on your bike, or if your jersey has a back pocket put it in there.

A couple of gels will do, unless you don’t like them. And you’ll be suprised with how soon a race is over, so you proberly won’t get chance to eat anything else.

Ciao

Not in this order, but make sure you do most, if not all of the following:

Make sure your bike is in full working order as well as de-greased, re oiled and cleaned. (The day before)

Write a list of all the stuff you need, tick off as you pack it in the car/kit bag. That’ll stop you forgetting something. (so: spare tubes, pump or C02, warming riding kit, cold riding kit, allen/hex keys, etc)

Get to the circuit nice and early after a good breakfast (Porridge, Muesli etc).

Get some warm kit on, and go and ride the circuit. If you struggle on any sections re-ride them, and try to pick out the best lines.

Once you’ve done that go and chill in the car or whatever, then no later than 45mins before your race starts, get a good warm-up.

Warm-up should ideally include some sprints, and spinning through the gears. This will get your legs nice and loose before the off. You don’t have to stretch off, but it can help. So include some basic 30sec hold stretches if you get chance.

Unless, they’re gridding from a previous race. Try and get to the start about 15minutes before, so you get a good place on the start grid. (Nothing worse than being at the back!)

Oh, and good luck! Enjoy.

Ciao.

If it was me I’d go for the Carrera Fury 08

My mate has an earlier model than that, and his has been nothing but good to him, and that includes proper off road riding.

He could use the other £50 for some extra bits?

Mr_C, that video is brilliant.

Mr_C, that video is brilliant.

Some people need to read the correct story, I rarely ever read any articles about cycling on the BBC pages.

I also hear enough about Armstrong everywhere else. The public seem to think he is the only pro road cyclist ever born.

Nah, Cheese.

Nothing is more annoying than some complete idiot who has the cheek to shout abuse after they nearly killed you.

My favourite word to shout begins with a C.

Nice one on the pic btw.

They’re for people who don’t want to race.

Bumhands – I made it even worse by crying afterwards. 🙄

Thanks for the ‘views’ people. Appreciate it.

Ciao.

Keva, calm down. I’d rather you not refer to me as ‘some people’, if you actually read my previous posts you will see that I’m trying to get ‘other peoples views’

At no point have I suggested to my my friend that a 717 will do as a replacement, that was a passing thought.

AndyP – What are you talking about?

As for the wheel, he seems to reckon it might be fixable, so fingers crossed. I have already asked him what rims he wants.

The thought even crossed my mind before the race, that I shouldn’t be using them, but its a bit late for that now.

The wheels weren’t aero btw, just look like a standard rim but made of carbon.

I had a word with the guy after the race, he was apologetic and knew he was at fault, but in this instance, that means very little. He was with his family after, and I felt it would have been inappropriate to ask for some money towards a replacement.

And, yes I know its me who is responsible! I’m just trying to get other views on it.

If I rode into someone, through my own error, and damaged something of some other riders equipment, I would actually expect to pay in part towards a replacement. But maybe thats just me.

I can see where you guys are comming from and agree with some of the points, but I’ve asked other people who seem to think that when he handed them over, especially for a race, then there is going to be a chance that they could get damaged.

As for the rim in question, it wasn’t a DT XRC330, but a hand made one, it had a chaps name over the top of a little sticker.

Replacing that like for like is out of the question I think, the wheels were from a swap, and are extremely rare.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/h/option/euro_delivery_info

Tut, I’ll let you check CRC cycles for yourself! 😉

Assos.

another vote for DeFeet Aireator, last for ages too.

Great show, not seen it for ages though!

Cheers cp.

sorry, why would you want to do any form of running?

what do you mean by dodgy?

As for legitimate live cycling streams try: http://www.cyclingfans.com/

Can’t see anything about the Track Worlds though…

unbelievable.. 8)

😯 We need videos.

I want that rc beast!

Good on ya – Don’t do anything with ‘tri’ involved though! 3 Peaks?

I’ve won twice on premium-bonds.

Yeah, was gonna suggest using a bottle if you must have carb drink, gels/bars no good?

I only use water, and have a camelback drying insert that I put in after everyride.

Glad to hear your friend is OK-ish! Saw plenty of kids out riding at Cannock Chase today…without helmets 😡

£79.99 it’s saying for me? good site though, thanks for sharing.

Assos.

I went there for a medical last year. 😯