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  • A Spectator’s Guide To Red Bull Rampage
  • bhill22
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    Excellent work, I hope the scumbag gets what he deserves.

    bhill22
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    Same here still waiting, need it to cover a hole in my cycle top due to a slip on ice on last years 500. Last years badge was not big enough to cover the original hole so I had to repeat the exercise a second time for another badge!

    bhill22
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    Whitestone, was that at Adam Oman, 30 miles south of Nizwa, if so was there 2 years ago setting the base up for RAFO. I took my road bike enjoyed myself around the Jebel Akhdar

    bhill22
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    retrobike.co.uk

    bhill22
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    Gummi Pflege Stift – soft tops, door seals, window seals etc

    bhill22
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    I did not realise that over time my turbo was getting noiser, everyone else complained, turns out it was a dry bearing, I packed with grease it was almost silent in comparison!

    bhill22
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    I bought a job lot of Shimano SIS SP # outer with a plastic ferrule each end, they are one length 30cms, happy to sell them on at 10 pence each plus postage or collect

    Send me a message on here if interested

    bhill22
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    I have used the Topeak Ride case, seems ok, no issues

    bhill22
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    Have done and probably will be there again shortly. Its palatable to me as i stay in an expat camp it has everything on site, I have ventured and traveled to other cities as work required. My parents lived there in the 80’s and its a lot better today than it was then. However I dont think the money is there like it used to be and they now tax the expats on there earnings think its about 8%. The big bonus’s have gone and the cost of living is going up.

    bhill22
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    Munrobiker

    How quick do you need it? No rush

    You’d not get it til April. – No problem

    Its an ebay item, all depends on final price if it happens, thx for helping (assumption you are ok with it if it happens)

    bhill22
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    Vasectomy any regrets? – yes, I wish I had it done when I was 18 years old

    bhill22
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    reformedfatty

    nice one, will nip down to decathalon at weekend

    thx

    bhill22
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    Thx thisisnotaspoon

    Glitter as in sprinkle on xmas cards etc?

    Are we saying that sealant in high pressure tyres is 50:50 if it works or not, and it might be easier no sealant and if puncture does occur throw in a tube and not have the hassle of messy liquid to fight against?

    bhill22
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    Reference glitter, what is it, where do you get it, and how much do would you use and can it make a difference?
    Currently using Stans
    Recent experience on Rapha 500 failed on tubeless setup had a puncture due to a glass shard failed immediately and could not get air in
    Have seen reference to the following in the past why it would not work
    Dont work in wet/cold (it was 1 degree C and very wet/icy)
    Goes off (mine been in 6 months)
    Maybe I did not have enough stans in tyre?

    bhill22
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    Just got in 118km clocked up, head wind most of the day, doable but not much fun, will not go as far tomorrow!

    bhill22
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    My daughter did it 10 years ago, nightmare, paid over the odds in first place, it was new build, quality was terrible, issues resolving bad build as she was second owner, first was housing association, who owned half, but did nothing to resolve problems, during ownership it was a nightmare and when it came to selling it was all stacked up against her BTW it was in Horsham a property hot spot, yet the value in the property went barely up because of the inflated price she paid in first place.
    Only winner was the Housing Association to me they are just professional crooks taking advantage of those less fortunate

    bhill22
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    Thx found it

    bhill22
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    Where would you find the spreadsheet with the 36 names on line?

    bhill22
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    Was working near Nizwa earlier this year, but I took my road bike, did some long rides including the road up to Jebel Akhdar, you need a police permit to get past the checkpoint, and Jebel Shams. Was on the top of the Akhdar not seen a car or person in 2 hours and in the opposite direction was another cyclist we almost collided in shock!

    If you do road work be careful I was going to cycle from Muscat to Nizwa but would not advise, it is too dangerous due to other traffic, they dont see cyclist nor ride a bike so they dont give you much clearance, stay off the main drags

    bhill22
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    Thx bought one

    bhill22
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    Pete think you nailed it there it depend on car config, big mpv’s with third row fixed seats that dont fold flat will not work as load space limited behind, its finding the car with fold down seats be it suv or mpv depends if rental company allows you to walk round to find the one with max space

    bhill22
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    Always go last minute, work issue, bigger vehicle best bet, anyone aware of bike rack rules in states?

    bhill22
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    Travel regular for last 5 years, but usually stay in secure compound.

    Immigration is normally quick and painless at Riyadh. – Keep right, towards the left its the indian sub continent and they dont process quickly.

    Shopping – check for correct night for single male otherwise you will be escorted out.

    Food is ok, pretty much westernized now

    Camera never had an issue when out and about just be sensible

    Its generally ok, parents lived there in 80’s so its a lot better than it used to be, I assume its work as they dont give holiday visa’s out :-))

    bhill22
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    Also need a album for grandson please

    bhill22
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    Lasts for life IIRC as they remove the lens and put in a plastic one so you cannot get another cataract

    If thats the case then why is a lens not used which resolves all prescription issues?

    bhill22
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    First used one in 1974 in scouts, still have three in the garage (not the original scout ones) yes heavy, but excellent when the weather turns nasty,

    bhill22
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    Thx allthepies, never been good at searching on the sire and missed that topic

    bhill22
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    Thx OP, 2 on the way

    bhill22
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    Oman – far more interesting, try getting out of Muscat if you can, some of it is spectacular and the Omani’s are very friendly/helpful

    bhill22
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    JV thought it was a car crash

    bhill22
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    Did Tenerife three times (week)last year, did not rain once, regretted not spending a day at Gomera supposed to be good, and as we were south did not do the Tiede approach from the north. If you can fit it in it will be worthwhile. Its a slog from bottom to top but worth it, I am 57 today and had no issues doing it.
    Enjoy

    bhill22
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    vitusbigwheeled drop me an email on
    cphill22 AT talktalk DOT net
    please sort it out
    thx

    bhill22
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    I have been waiting to see what replies/options offered, as i am in same situation, please list as i would be interested
    TiA

    bhill22
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    I miss my breakfast rolls and white puddings and macaroon bars, the list goes on, yep I like the scotch pie as well, not the same in england

    bhill22
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    I am in same boat, cant always ware contact lens and dont like wearing my designer glasses on the bike or for working on car etc. So I went to Asda, they have a close fitting close surround pair, I bought two sets on the £100 offer for both, one pair clear, one pair tinted, anti uv, and presecription including varifocal,
    I had my prescription from an earlier visit to a proper optian

    bhill22
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    Cabinet shuffle was a positive, allowing cameron to reward his cronies obviously a negative, should have carried on as she started.

    bhill22
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    Friday Tenerife – Me too, again using bikepoint but all road work, was there in March, great time so back for some more.

    bhill22
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    Was in – now definite out, never vote tory again while cameron and osborn are in the party.
    All family and friends out
    Dont read red tabloids either

    bhill22
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    My prescription lenses had a free upgrade to transitions(costco) I like them, they work sort of unknown to you its only when you see a reflection you actually realize they have darkened.
    I was told they dont work in the car as the car windscreen filters out the harmful UVA/B which is used to darken the transition leans?

    bhill22
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    http://www.senditnow.com/

    think its the online version of parcelforce to compete with the others

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