Just remembered what Cam McCaul said once and it defines riding to me:

“As kids we learn, after touching a hotplate, not to do it again because it hurts. What is it about riding a bicycle that, no matter how much pain and damage is inflicted, we get up and start all over again?”

I don’t know if I’ll ever find an answer.

I was thinking about this also.

I thoroughly enjoy watching Gee Atherton & Sam Hill ride bikes. I do not enjoy their interviews.

I thoroughly enjoy watching Ronnie O’Sullivan play. I do not enjoy his interviews.

To conclude, when Murray plays tennis I shall watch and enjoy. I won’t watch the interviews.

No help whatsoever teamhurtmore !:-)

I keep my SS drivechain clean with degreaser and a good wash n’ lube.

Otherwise, mud goes on, mud falls off, mud goes on, mud falls off.

All components are sealed-against-Scotland and I don’t feel any less of a scruff for riding a dirty white bike.

But the crust is the best… especially if a clever person amalgamated some spinach in there!

Otherwise, bash up Wotsits-other cheese puffs are available- and stick ’em in a granary roll with full-fat cream cheese.

Aaaah, student dayz.

Oh, and:

“Keep the pen out the company ink”.

Best value in mountain biking?

Two wheels and some triangles, a gear and some kinetics.

Struggle to the top of a hill and let go.

Freedom. The value’s in the word.

“You need to believe in things that aren’t true. How else can they become?”

Terry Pratchett- Hogfather.

Not a Discworld reader but I came upon that line once and it’s stuck with me ever since.

That and the fabled “one love, one life, let’s get together and feel alright”. Timeless and true.

Proper cheese, savoury biscuits, home-made brew?

It’s all gone River Cottage since some people drank themselves to sleep.

Wonder how stumpyjon and his Cloudy Bay’s getting on.

If one is slightly tipsy, do not go for a pootle round the garden…

Wuaey.

Every time I say “that’s it” a pack of Virginia Smooth ends up in the basket with the scratchcard. Just for one at the weekend.

I reckon the law banning it from P.O.S will do me favours…or make it even more of a guilty pleasure.

I like a life of moderation now after “the student” narcissistic years of 20 Marlboro Red and many vodkas-a-day.

Am only bloody 25. Going on 40. Innit.

I love a sweaty ride on an Inbred.

It gets me all dirty!

yunki that’s for breakfast!

Is it posh pulpy OJ though, ’cause that’s the best.

I think it’s G & T and guilty-used to be a smoker- rollie time.

Ooooh Jaipur, good shout.

Nice and strong.

Pacing yourself beanieripper?

mastiles_fanylion Best wishes and good luck on a speedy recovery for the little ones, and respite for you when everybody’s healthy.

Bikebouy– Wash your hands before bed!

Hezus Gorehound, that’s setting the pace!

Quick update in the morning/early afternoon?

stumpyjon Is the plan 6 bottles of white wine or am I thinking of the wrong ‘Bay?

Well, this is the obligatory “who’s” pissed Saturday night thread then.

Bravo!

I wonder if Mrs. C can be persuaded to come to this with me

http://www.clachaig.com/p/v/special-offers/octoberfest-2012/

Looks like a bargain with some riding/walking/fishing to boot.

Pedros Allen Keys.

Poop.

Agreed. Shite tele.

Dennis Potter Karaoke/Cold Lazarus 4oD marathon it is!

john_drummer…

The sun is setting, sir, tick-tock-tick-tock.

Pop, pssss, glugglugglugglugglug. Rest.

Sip.

Aaaaaaaaaaah.

Cook it, shred it, hoi-sin it up, fresh-flour-wrap with caramelised red onions.

Done.

Crikey quite an eye for pie you got there. :-)

Red MacGregor time, then a Schallion, then a Red Kite Organic then time to go and stare at options in the shop.

Better be good tele on.

I’m just back from the dirty, dirty woods.

Pishing down, loamy filth in every hole-in the ground and I- and a cheesy grin to boot. No-one about, just me & full blast Maiden in the ears.

It’s Scotland, it’s Summer, once you’re wet… you’re wet.

Marvellous.

That was bloody brilliant.

Edit. BRILLIANT!

Sierra Nevada bullies my head in the morning, so does Blue Moon for that matter, something funny must happen in the cargo plane.

Having a notion for some Modelo, but I’ve forgotten what the sun looks like so it wouldn’t be right.

Need a nice comforting “pssing down” ale.

Like Innis & Gunn Rum cask.

Onzadog, you can’t eat an Otter.

That’s ‘orrible. :-)

Definitely chick peas in there though, and lentils.

Interesting point, about rewards.

After 46 days, I’d convinced myself I deserved a nice posh Old Fashioned, y’know, just the one.

Don’t do that. Buy a frame instead.

Schwing.

That is a delicious line up.

The porter is divine. Get the bitter choco out to nibble on.

Can I have one of those chairs?

I think Monday morning, with a belly full of soda, will be quite a landmark PJM1974.

You’ve done yourself proud, proven the mind over matter and know that despite the difficulty of a no-beer-BBQ you’re going to cope well.

Get stuck into grilling & hosting, presenting guests with the new drink-free character you’ve worked this hard for.

Almost a month… think of the shiny shiny.

I would say the Rift has proved it’s worth.

Same type.

Yes.

Buns I can crack my walnuts on are essential.

Excellent!

Now I’ve had a steak pie out the butchers with chips, beans, peas, gravy and crusty bread it’s time for the afternoon beverage…

Black Isle Red Kite Organic ale.

Nectar of the gods.

If C is 25 and cycles 100k a week, how many Real Ale weekends does he have left until he looks like this>?

I’ve taken to leaving Fraoch at extended family members homes.

Comes in handy.

Usually, all the in laws have in for me is life advice.

Happy face and the symbols people use to say..

“Looking forward to this and beer”.

Good job!

How wonderful it would be…

“Nice Rolex mate, what’s the time?”

“Now then, now then… Jimmy Savilles watch say’s it’s so O’ Clock”

8 grand for the privilege. Bargain.

There’s a crackin Carry Out there as well goin’ cheap.

That auction listing is now one of my favourite internet things.

Think that Trance Dancer can deserves a “BADGER, BADGER! re-do.

Has he left your work to play in a live-action-biopic of Gonzo?

Good morning fettlers!

Thank’s danofthedean!

This will be a good day, love the hardware emporiums at this time of the morning: Lucozade and fry-up rolls.

I’ve done the same on my Tension Seeker 2, rounded off the 4mm bolt.

Tomorrow, out with the toolbox and we’ll see what happens.

Any excuse to drill something or other.

I just learned a word.

Thanks all for adding asshattery to my vocabulary.

It needs two T’s though.

Cheers Toast, Arcturus will be sought out!

Mikey, had never given Enslaved much time but, well, that blew me away.

Finally, ScaredyPants, that websites holds the potential to ruin my life…

Wowzers. Zyklon… mmm… pedally bass.

Tomorrows thread: Perforated eardrum- Advice?