Training?

Furthest off road ride is 32 miles, on road 120 miles.
Off road will be increase to 40 at the weekend on the Exmoor Explorer.

I think its going to be tough, but sod it, I want to get to the end.

Dibbs…. can you just transfer me the route on the day IF i get there early?

What can I use to add my maps together? My mac doesn't seem to make it that easy.
I just want a whole GPX or course to upload if poss?

I've ordered mine, placed it on Friday and was told 2-3weeks for a bike.
Mighty miffed, but its what i want so i'll wait!

Whats the boost valve? Just ordered mine and its on a 2-3week lead time!
Ordered an SE with 36's, V2's, hope BB and Maxle rear.

Bloody 3 week wait on a build from the factory at the moment tho. And they're talking about the price going up half way thru!

Im in, Im in the Southwest and could probably get a VW T5 van with 5 seats to get us there?
Anyone want a possible lift? Otherwise I'll take the bluemotion!

Nope me and Mr Taft… 8.30 for a 9am start. trying for a long one in prep for Ex Explorer

Im on the hills sunday but think it will be and early quick one im afriad!
Have a good day tho!

Good little ride today, bit short, but thats coz I didnt want to get out of bed early!
Dragged that flipping heavy orange round for another bash tho, great fun down. HARD work up, tho not impossible!

Knottie thats amaaazing!
Might have to drop the seat on the SS and have a play!

Hello again,

We have a finance company we use to run the schemes, it can work out very well for the company (depending who they are) due to corporation tax etc..

If you pm me your email addy I can send you some more details.
Email in member header.

Charlie

Hiya All!
Jambo you are correct…

As nbt says, all Cycle to work schemes are hire, with the possible option from your employer to buy in the end. If it was a buying agreement it would go on P11D and you'd pay tax.

But whats the likelyhood that at 12 months the employer wants to keep your bike?

Your looking at a bike to cycle to work on for 50%+ of its use, what 'upgrades' would you need to do?
You'd look after the bike like it was yours tho, so if your wore out a BB you'd need to replace it.

As for the original question, yes you can Finance it and make it cost neutral to the Employer. There is no need for any of the scheme to cost you or the employer in anything other than a small amount of time.

Might need to loosen the wedge that holds it all in together… tap the forks down, then lift up and the remove split wedge.

Hmmmm Five SE with a fork upgrade…. Hmmmmmm!

Well I used to Race a 7+ downhill when at uni, 25ft gaps etc etc…. but im not sure how much of it i’d do these days!
I guess i’m just a little concerned that the five looks a bit fragile to jump on and bounce down Cwncarns DH or my local dh trails.

Jambo… Me and sharki are test the blood on the 19th on the Q’s.
I think i could pedal the 160 fine, should make me quick on the whyte then too!
The alpine seems to come in about 5lbs heavier than the Five (which i’d get in se spec with upgrades)

I saw Lady Gaga at 1am ish. Looking rather fit, I’d certainly poker face.
I’m on all the bruce coverage, and on the national news as I was front row (for 10 and a half hours!)

Arrghh… Blood keeps coming back to haunt me saying, BUY ME, BUY ME!
I guess it would go up ok, and certainly make me stronger to climb the HT.
Speccy is Carbon tho, and i’ve snapped one carbon frame this year already! Its also got silly triple clamps!

Sharki…. I think you might be onto something there! Maybe I’m just telling myself to have a look about before going back to the first full sus I rode this year with a little more travel! (Was a five, so Alpine time? )

Wooop results are in and it put me in the top 250riders.
Some very odd people doing it, there was one chap who got me up the Bwlch tho, we’d been passing each other from just over the half way point.
We got up with each other and had a chat all the way up the Bwlch 2, nice chap. Wasnt so happy when i sprinted off the last hairpin tho, saw him at the finish about 15mins later.
Other than that, they were all idiots! Completely misserable, and i think i beat a large amount of them!

Because when you pedal up hill your not just working against friction like on the flat. Your also working against gravity, this mean if you stop pedalling you decelarate. You therefore have to increase the wheel speed with every pedal stroke to keep moving.

Ok, some good options there!
5 Inches would be ok, and when i say race i mean something a bit more comfortable for some long enduro stuff! Doesnt need to be mega lightweight I just meant I dont want a suuupppppper heavy DH rig!

Would be nice if it was ‘generally available’ as it means i can get it a trade if i can get it in the local bike shop.

I did it! Back and not feeling too bad now, roll on tuesday when it all goes wrong. Was my first Sportive, quite enjoyed it!
Manage the 189km in 7.15, actual riding was 6.45ish.
Organisation was crap tho, missed the 1km start as the marsahals sent us out the car park onto the course!
How did you all get on?

You’ll also hit warranty issues buying a specialized from Halfwits!

Thats a mission from Taunton!
But i was in Manc yesterday

Mmmm I want a 914…. but havent a clue where I’ll be able to test one properly for size etc…

47 to charlies604@hotmail.com please

Im after some of any rider 47’s… on Saturday.

Oxy…. how did you do a 1hr 33 lap?
What were you doing???
I didnt manage that on my first lap!

I can only find one pic of me so far, and its after the event damnit!

I had a cracking day…. had to get my laps in early for the team as I had a wedding to be at an hour away at half 3!
First lap was mental, but pushed on to get it done in a little over 45 mins. Laps were then about 36-37 mins until my seat fell off!
Mud was still very slippy when I left at 1.30ish tho.

Well…. I’ve got a smoke and dart to try out… woooo

You have to flip the discs over each time, its quite slow, and the image isn’t that thrilling!
Its a bit of an arse to be honest!

Well I’m sat in the Cyclescheme office up in Bath and its not wet… YET!
Just thinking about changing the conti’s out for something with some grip.
Dont have anything with me tho! Hmmmm…. quick trip out at lunch? Risk it? Or see what i can thief off someone else?

Hmmm… will be doing early laps tomo, have a wedding to be at in Taunton for 3.30! ARrrghhhh

Roll on 5.30!

I pursued people to cycle to work… does that count?
I also drive a ‘green’ car now with bluemotion…

I was there… and all he did was start riding and it just pulled off in his hand!

Shouldnt cause an issue till you sell the house really.
If its your house and garden you can do what you like but you wont be able to certificate it for your HIPS pack etc…

If your confident with your install and the kit you’ve used I’d leave it until you come to sell and get it checked if someone asks.

Its not like you’ve re wired the whole house.

Why large bearings?

Its all to do with surface area to spread the loads and impacts.

And im now 14.5 stone… not 15.5! Only one of us is going the right way! hehe
Its been a while tho, are you riding this weekend?

How did i miss this???

I may be fat but your now OOooooollddd!!! heheheh