Ahh, we rode past it propped against a tree at the entrance car park at about 6:15 on Friday. It was still there at 8:15. I don’t suppose that is much comfort to you though. Sorry.

I think the John Shuttleworth tracks need rescuing from that bum bag: Dandelion and Burdock?

I also thought that workwear would have a greater emphasis on durability but I have no experience to say if that is just a sub-conscious bias or a reality.

In a gilet it may not matter anyway. I have a very old Altura gilet with a relatively thick nylon waterproofed front and a mesh back. It seems counter intuitive but works really well on those cold dank days where it’s damp but not ‘proper rain’. The waterproof coating is starting to peel away.

Anyone with experience of the one in Fresh Goods Friday? It’s only available via e bay so no chance to view.

Thank you Matt. Interesting that the waterproof element of outdoor garments (but not Gore-Tex) tend to be measured by hydro-static head (mm) whilst workwear is by pressure (pascals). So the overlap between ‘standards’ still seems difficult to judge.

I was only interested as I have plenty of outdoor gear but no workwear and the gilet piqued my interest.

Fair enough. I was trying to find a way to phrase the question of ‘what is the overlap between workwear standards garments and outdoor activity garments’ and I thought if I didn’t acknowledge there were different types of waterproof membranes for activity garments I’d start a different debate. I have failed.

‘Where the heat was applied the pain is gone.’

Are they sure?

Boldness be my Friend by Richard Pape.

It’s a long time since I read it but Richard Pape was NCO aircrew and there is debate within the book about dissimilar treatment of officers and other ranks.

Eric Williams, The Wooden Horse.

Covers life in the stalag and on the run. A great book.

Another vote for Recon 2s. Very roomy toe box and some bend at the toe for walking or running. Not the stiffest but comfy.

So the dog stuff is good and I applaud the green recycling angle but…………it comes all the way from Portland, Oregon. Is there not a UK supplier of similar for a lower carbon footprint?

Not a book but may be of interest to the historians out there. Scroll down about three quarters of the way for the Air Historical Branch narratives on the strategic bombing campaigns. The reports are certainly not critical of Harris per-se but they are critical, in parts, of strategic bombing as a concept and of its conduct.
https://www.raf.mod.uk/our-organisation/units/air-historical-branch/second-world-war-campaign-narratives1/

Red Blue White Ritchey for me too.

Back in the day of triple chain sets and V brakes we were happy with cheese and onion crisps. I’m fed up with all these new standards in the snack market pushed at us by the money grabbing potato crisp marketeers. I for one will never change.

Luck. I’ve never used pit bike, I’ve never had a component preservation strategy and I have never lost mech or a hanger. But who knows what might happen next weekend.

It is interesting, Doris. And good to see an international business like Trek having the courage to publish a wider view about its environmental impact. The reality for all transport industries, as pointed out in the article, is that most of us are multiple transport users and each comes with its own CO2 bill. Some more interesting background is here https://ourworldindata.org/travel-carbon-footprint

Same problem here Matt. Berghaus Extrem Fast Hike trousers come in a 28 waist 34 leg. The leg has a Velcro reducer at the ankle, a sort of self contained cycle clip. A bit pricey but work for me on and off the bike.

I have just checked and they have the blue ones in stock.

I have the same and I believe from articles that I have read that it is the norm for a running max heart rate to be higher than a cycling max heart rate. As I am not a sports focused cardiologist I will not try to explain why (that’s not very STW is it?).

The Ragley one is close in shape and style to the head badges that Bianchi use. For me the Ragley one looks like it is trying too hard to project a history it doesn’t really have.

You will have to Google the Bianchi badge as it’s easier than trying to add a picture.

It’s not just bike bits. There is a new house being built next door and the neighbour is having trouble sourcing materials.

Back to bikes. I couldn’t get an 11 speed XT derailleur last year so I bought an SLX (before they ran out too). I really can’t tell the difference.

The wind should ease and veer by tomorrow. 10mph from the west for most of the day. Perfect.

I rode up the bridleway from the Meon Valley to HMS Mercury/The Sustainability Centre on my CX bike yesterday evening. It’s a pretty steep and broken up piece of the SDW and there had been plenty of showers during the day. The chalk was really slippery but it’s not unrideable. I would suggest that with a bit of common sense and plenty of determination you should be fine this weekend. Good luck.

It is hard work and takes a lot of time by interested parties and the council.

As a case study put into Google: Hampshire Wellsworth Lane footpath bridleway. You will find multiple planning documents from 2009 until the status was changed in 2015 (I think). This link is for the initial council planning kick off. http://www.hants.gov.uk/decisions/decisions-docs/091007-reguct-R1001095634.html

You will see that there is a need for historical precedent and engagement with multiple stakeholders including cyclists. Our opinion is no less important than horse-riders: in this case it was provided by the CTC (now Cycling UK).

As above, I think Cycling UK is the best place to start.

Can you ask them if XT8000 double spares will be in stock ever again? I had to buy an 11-42 cassette from the Netherlands and a Stronglight chainring from Spain. And another thing…. the chainring bolts use a T30 driver. Could you (Shimano) have used a torx size compatible with other bike bits?

My local Lidl had 4. I was number 5 in the queue.

Ferret, I sympathise with the calf strain. I was running on Monday, had just finished an off-road flinty climb and was on the flat when my calf went ping. It felt like I had been shot by a sniper – no warning, just went.

What was your physio’s recommendation: I am assuming rest, mild mobility exercises until free of symptoms and then strengthening allied to a gradual return?

Are they his car keys too?

It’s worth a try.

Ben, if it’s XC type riding and you don’t restrict yourself to SDW/QECP there are dozens of bridleways and byways in the area and mainly quiet backroads to link them. Assuming you are to the southern end, draw a box between the Meon Valley trail to the west and a Midhurst to Chichester line to the east and then fill in all the bridleways and byways in-between. Boundless possibilities.

I’ve obviously made a pigs ear of the previous post. What I was trying to say is that a recumbent trike might be suitable if you need to spend periods without a hand on the steering. Have a look at Ice Trikes on Saddle Safari’s site.

datetime=”2021-04-06T12:24:17+00:00″> datetime=”2021-04-06T12:24:17+00:00″>Ice Trikes. Marlow is probably a bit far from Shetland…. I tried to put a link in but it doesn’t seem to work. Google Saddle Safari and look up the trikes tab.

You might struggle on Park Rash out of Kettlewell but we all struggle on Park Rash.

Yes, you can change the rings if necessary.

Try again:

2001 Orange 02 hardtail (Mountain Mayhem 2000)
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2021 Trek Superfly
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Aaargh, I can’t get the photo links to work.

I have one for sale in the classifieds. Am I allowed to say that?

My experience is good. I use a pair of Thule Thruride 565s which don’t require adaptors to accommodate different axle sizes or widths – between my MTB, CX bike and road bike I have 20mm, 15mm and 12mm thru axles. There is also an adaptor that comes with them for a QR.

The bit I like is that the bikes are really stable on the rack and without a front wheel attached are (arguably) less attractive to the walk by thief. I say arguably because the only evidence I have is that I haven’t had a bike stolen from the roof.

The downside is having to place the wheel in the car. I have never failed to find room for a wheel and I have a couple of wheel bags for those post muddy ride situations. I am not sure there is any benefit in fuel economy over a wheels-on roof carrier.

I also have a Thule 561 wheel-out carrier which was a lot of a faff with different axle sizes but if you only have one axle size its as good as the 565 in terms of holding the bike firm.

NATS environmental

It’s not just about the aircraft performance. Airspace design and most efficient routing combined with maximised flow play a huge part.
The detail is in the link.

It’s cobblers really – just treat it like a pair of leather shoes. They get wet. Wipe off excess water, let it dry naturally, polish with some Kiwi every so often

Having worked with some very conservative Americans in the past I echo the point above that East Coast and Californian liberals are not representative of all (the majority of?) their countrymen. What Americans describe as the far left is very much the centre ground of European politics so I always find it difficult to translate my view of life to that of the average American who is going to vote. If anything, it has confirmed my view that the UK is much more of a European nation than some like to admit (and trying to position ourselves as the US’ favourite partner outside the American continent is doomed to failure).

Who will win? Really difficult for an outsider to judge but hopefully the Donald is on his way out despite offering more powerful shower heads (really, is that the best you’ve got?).

Matthew Pinsent. Helps out as a judge at schools/youth rowing events. Always happy to chat and is really encouraging, no matter how bleak a river bank he is standing on.

I have a pretty skinny waist (30″ or less) and mine works just fine. In fact, I have narrow (weedy) shoulders too so I like the fact that the weight is supported around the hips and not on my shoulders. It’s never tried to jump off.