This was my third Mega.

A lot of fun as usual. Spent the week before in Morzine, and most of the week of the Mega riding in Les Duex Alps and other trails, rather than just practicing for the race.

Was in the fourth quali heat, got a good start and was about 15th or so going into the DH section at the gondola station. But I had to stop and inflate my tyre after it popped off the rim for a sec and lost most of it's air (I knew they were too soft!). That cost me a minute or so and what felt like half the field passed me. Then I crashed towards the end of the DH section trying to pass some pansy that was keeping every body back. Passed a few on the last section and came 39th and got in to the Mega.

Started the mega on the third row from the back behind Glyn O'Brien (he punctured as well in his heat). The start was awful. SO off camber, couldn't get any momentum up at all. I just took the race real easy. Fannied down the glacier and only came off once, but pace was well slow.

But I passed the dude in the cow suit on the first bit of singletrack. Chuffed 😉

Towards the end of the race I lost loads of places as I was so tired I had to stop. I really didn't like the "new" course. The bit around Alpe D'Huez was a disaster. So flat and boring. Rather have the climb back in.

All that meant I came 221st in the Mega with a time of 1h 18mins. I was aiming for 150th or better. Ah well, it was fun.

Roll on next year 🙂

No, rebound, the first couple of inches of extension aren’t dampened. At all. The rest of the stroke is fine. Booking it in for a service I think. Or rather re-service…

balls

wrong forum

yes, it’s been a while…..

Bodging First Aid… my kind of style!! If something is bleeding and you need to stop it, you’ve always got a jersy or two that can be cut up. And that’s all I’m really worried about- deep cuts that need covered and pressure to stop/ease bleeding. Luckily that cut today seemed to miss any important veins or arteries so air rescue wasn’t needed. But it was a very cold 1hour waiting for the rescue team.

yep of course, but if I rip my leg open it would be nice to have a first aid kit that had a bandage and dressing.

Well, our 30ft glass house is taking shape.

We filled it with 18 bags of composted farm yard manure (guy up the road has a business composting farmyard manure, selling the worms to fishermen and compost to gardeners. Soil looks great now.

Toms are planted, the cherry toms are still in pots. cayenne, jalapeño and red devil chillies are still in pot and will be going into the ground soon. broad beans and French beans are ready to go in. Cabbage are popping up. Lettuce and rocket are doing well, nearly ready. Courgettes and chicory still to be sown but that won’t be until June. Usual herb patches of coriander, basil and lemon grass are starting to germinate.

they are, which is what I have currently, this is the new, larger, beefier one. And it fits perfectly.

RealCycles to the rescue. Saint bash for a tenner. Legend.

Yeah, that would be the plan if we didn’t get the entry. I just want another international race plate to add to my collection…

NIMBYs and tin-foil hat brigade. Should be drowned at birth!

Oh God, forgot this was STW…

Classical it should be I suppose!!!!!!!!

I sleep alone. And in the rare times we get to spend time together I’m usually in the spare room due to my unfortunate medical condition (snorus maximus).

McLaren cheated, they got punished. Simple and just.

Balls. can’t use the camper anymore. Tenting instead. Thanks for the site recommendations.

Cheers. Will book in.

Anybody know good sites for Morzine or Les Arcs??

The GF likes my chest hair… so no way!!!! I just trim it a bit.

Get a big, fast estate! Much more fun than a van!

Snobs!

bumley – Member

I’d like to meet Aleigh – Think we’d have alot to talk about!
Talk to conor and Juan quite often so would be nice to meet them too……

Ahhh, thanks mate!!!!!

And yes, Aleigh is the loveliest person ever (apart from me), fact.

I’ve Met Aleigh, Sheldona (and Mrs), Solamanda, Coolhandluke, K. Would like to meet Bunnyhop as well. And others. too many to list.

Easiest to make it Roquefort. Simply melt a wedge of Roquefort with an equal amount of crème fraiche. So, so easy and delicious.

Cheers. Might just save the money and get another couple tijoros and a knife block.

Women, obviously

santacruzsi, that’s a fair gap!! Fair play, I’m sure you are happy.

I just find younger women too immature! I’d far rather be going out with my 31yr old than a 21yr old.

Me, at 27 with woman 7 years older. Current girl I’m seeing is three years older (but she looks 25 :))

They rock.

Before reading this thread I knew I was a good biker. Now I know I’m an excellent biker in comparison 😉

No I’m not bonkers, infact a bit staid, prim and proper.
But I did marry a younger chap. I think I’ll start a thread on this.

Conor- Really pleased for you. [:-)]

You’re just slightly bonkers. Yes, start a thread on older women, that will be informed, clean and sensible 😉

Thanks BH, it’s only starting but feels good 🙂

A friend of mine has been. It must be depressing. Wish them all the best.

Crisps… one of the few treats I have. Don’t eat chocolate or sweets. But I am partial to a bowl of salted tortillas with a drizzle of Tabasco and a dollop of crème fraiche…. washed down with a Corona.

This weirdo is now gone. She was seeing soembody else. I seem to attract strange women with issues. BUT.. I’ve have met the most wonderful woman now anyway so it’s all good 🙂 I just have to not cack it up…

David, ‘boarding all the way. Much easier than skiing. But with boarding you land on your bum a lot. Or your face.

Mine was perfect until the power cut when it was booting. It went to Engineering Mode.

I’ve now got it working again (buffalo tech guys are good)

However, I cant see my files on it! but I know they are there, as 200gb of the drive is being used…. just can’t see the files!!! Nightmare!

Ok, fixed… kinda…

The IP address of the drive is 192.168.11.150
Subnet is 255.255.255.0

What should I set the PC to?

Hmm… Me, Mandie, Aleigh and Bumley. Interesting…

Not really interested in her… goes back to Soma_rich’s post actually. Wanted to see the girl and have the traditional third date to decide what to do!! It’s the least a person deserves IMHO. Now I know. My love life is so confusing at the mo it’s scary. From a 9 month drought to all this shit. Swings and round abouts… I’m not that experienced when it comes to relations ships but even I know that all this messing about just makes one look stupid. IF all people where honest…

aleigh – Member

no – you men are just too choosey [:wink:]

Hahaha! Ironic statement of the year!!

Tonight I’m on a steak sandwich, Cobra beer and Elbow.

Similar situ here… give her one more chance, then after the date tell her either way. Easy.

Couple weeks ago.