I’ve had my 3g nearly a year now and have been very happy with it. In fact still not bored with playing with it, as well as provng v capable as a heavily used business phone. Now with the software update it’s just spot on. However, I’m due a free upgrade in September and I’ll be signing on the dotted line for another 18 months and a 3gs.

STAB.

Oh, but what’s all this Tom Tom some of you are on about, is it going to be an app?

Yeehaa, locked and loaded, aok. MMS and cut n paste, that’s all I ever found wanting so now well happy.

Capt Jon, no, the forest!

Well, times up. Sandwiches made, flask filled off to work – which means no computer til 6, the suspense of it all!

A week, your self control humbles me. You a 24hr soloist?

jam bo, what, where, how. Off to work in 30 mins, aaaagh a whole 8hrs without the latest software – shudders.

Hmmm, Daily Mail thing cery interesting. I have got back into running after several years off and I have no problems running reasonable distance off-road with my old fell shoes – minimal padding. But, now having to run on road (training for half marathon) I’m using modern “posh” trainers and had no end of probs. Finally changed shoes for a lighter pair similar to my off-roaders and now all ok. I find heel striking builds up probs.

Trail_rat, Ninewells eh? I’m originallyfrom Arbroath, but now in Aviemore. Folks still in Arbroath, so I’m sometimes down. Really looking for a good base line set of stats.

Pace?

I bought a Breitling when I was 21 (20 something years ago) and apparently it’s now worth more than I paid for it! I used to wear it for everything, but now keep it for “posh”. G shock now, but although I do use the timers, stopwatch, etc I still prefer analogue.

I used to race, Scottish Masters xc, First season 10th ish after just riding the mtb a lot. Second season into the top ten, now with more structured training – intervals, hrm, etc. Third season podiums! after a winter of road training, Majorca training camp, diet, etc, etc.
Averaged 8 odd hours a week, 3hr sunday, 2 saturday, 2 evenings on turbo, 1 on mtb with lights (winter).
Now got two young kids and self employed, so just ride when I can for the fun of it.
Mind you, would like a crack at the vets one day!

I used to be in the Paras, now not violent at all!

Its pretty mellow, no real hills – but watch out for the timber lorries they do tend to take up most of the road! Depends how much/fast you want to do? You can blast all three major loops (new red, old red, black) in an hour and a half at full on pace or mosey around with a break for coffee per lap, still only 2.5 – 3 hrs riding. But 7 miles tacked on the start / end wouldn’t kill yer!

A full range of everything I want in every size / colour combination and a healthy locals only discount…….

I really buggered up my back/arse with a bad fall at speed on a landrover track some years ago and initially I tried the “let it dry out routine” and when I couldn’t stand it anymore (a few days) I went to my friendly doc who tutted lots and said basically it’s like a burn so cover, moisturise and get the dressings changed by the nurse every few days. Still got the scars several years later and the advise has stayed with me ever since.

oldgit – Sandwell, that brings back good memories and even though it’s a million miles from what I normally ride (clue in name) I have fond memories of racing there in the Red Bull days.

Lovely.

Oh my, only XTR, Dura Ace and X0 on my expenses account – don’t you know….. Just hope I get relected!

Ellsworth Epiphany trick it out and who gives a f*ck what anyone thinks!

Of the present stable, this one;

2 years on still lovin’ it.

Another vote for IXUS, great at point and shoot and mtb rides. I’ve had mine 3 yearsish and although abused still works fine.

Spacehopper – v.g. I seem to always take “action” shots, the kids, etc, etc, but I never seem to take landscapes or “things”. The missus says I’ve got a cr*p eye for composition……..

I rigged up a BIG rope swing in the field behind our house and managed to snap this of a deliriously happy wee man.

That’s ma boy – bridges next…….

As vinnyeh said what, where and from whom?

Only ever roadbiked there and for that it’s an excellent location, fab big climbs and lovely views coming home up the west hilly (read mountainous!) coast road.

Well the opposite of that, is that last night I went out on the full sus’ 29er with a luuuvly big soft (tubeless’ed) Rampage on the front 20ish psi. Slamming through rock gardens like a young loon. Easy more fun than the normal Hutchy Python.

I’ve had mine a year and delighted with it. I’ll update the software in June (cut n paste, mms – whooppee) and then take the free update to the v3 in sep’. O2 fine with me.

Going out with the missus to a Casino (?!) posh fund raising thing. Had to shave, iron and polish – jings!

Aye, whack some simple, milky, banannery, choc type thing down yer neck and don’t bother with the overpriced chemical junk… Oh and a nice cup of tea.

For when I feel the need to hang out with the youfs I go Sugoi Gusto.

Cheers guys, used bikeroutetoaster, all seems ok, will find out tomorrow!

I’ve seen the Bell & Ross website, mmmmmmmmmm luvly. Function over form. Might cruise on over to that replica site.

And now for something completely different…….

From Fat Treads. My fave even 2 years on.

Actually this looks even better at about £20

For bikey/work I think it’s a winner.

Actually I’ve been skiving on the net and I found these.

They look fine for my use; easy to read, luminuous, waterproof(enough) automatic and cheap enough for work use.

Mmmmm, also like to hear the collectives thoughts on this. I use a G shock for work/biking, but although it’s ok (in that I’ve not broken it) I’m really not happy with a digi display. Could use a tough easy read basic analogue (don’t need extra dials, etc) but not at Rolex prices!!!!

Yep gonna tell you what you already know……….. Iphone. Although I got on ok with HTC when I was on Orange, apart from the occasional freeze or crash.

Oh and just to let you know there’s fresh snow up there today…