La Bresse. Spent a week there last year for the WC. Lovely place slightly off the beaten track. Lots to do from swimming, boating and the best bit is that there are several bike parks and looks to be some good off piste riding

Skoda Superb estate. Love mine, it’s lovely to drive and huge. Seriously huge! The boot could sleep a family of four

I have a large canyon strive frame coming up for sale. Asking £500, leaves enough for a decent fork etc

Finally something I can get a KOM on. I always come first😀

I’ll second Jon @ Ride Slovenia. Done 2 years and thinking of a 3rd. Best place.

As above, absolutely love the country. I would live there if I could! Beautiful mountains, some of the riding I’ve ever had, friendly people, good food, interesting history etc etc. Imo, much nicer than Austria/Italy.

Full KKK uniform? They were popular in the ’20s

Good: old school proper cockney that you very rarely hear anymore. Not that comedy mockney that people seem to think is real.
Awful: South African. Makes my skin crawl.

Been twice with ride Slovenia and it is the best. Brilliant trails, scenery, etc

We are going for the first time this year( also going to ft William as usual) Flying into Milan and driving to Val di Sole. Was hoping to take the train but that option looked hopelessly complicated/long. We are booked into a hotel quite close to the event. Sorry, not much help!

My wife has been several times for work and hated it. Boring, cold( even the locals call it Winterpeg) and not much culture. Oh, and sorry but Neil Young only lived in Winnipeg after his parents split up. He’s from Toronto.

Try Stichelton Harry then get back to me. Like Stilton but betterer

I drive for a living in London so I see a lot. My list includes:
Tipper Lorrys, as above, they must have the handling of a sports car the way they are driven.
Scaffold Lorrys: thugs of the road
Royal Mail: Variable, some OK some are shocking
Couriers: Again some OK some real nightmares
Trunk run lorrys(Royal Mail/courier companies) absolute ****! Ever come down archway hill with one of those bearing down on you. I have been rear ended at archway roundabout by one of these.
PCO minincabs(including Uber): Addison Lee are the better end of the business and some are ok but(massive generalisation), overall the African drivers tend to be aggressive and poor drivers whereas the Asian chaps are just poor drivers. For example, my run into town comes down the M1 and I often see above minincabs on the Luton airport run. Driving at 40mph in the middle lane of the m1 with the interior light on whilst they check their PDA for work.
White Van men: Some real chimp brains here but some really good professional drivers
Bus drivers: Ok
Wannabe gangsters: you can spot them a mile away in their blacked out mercs/bmw/audis. Just avoid.
Cyclists: broken down into the regular commuters(good, aware of the surrounding traffic) that ride in all weather to the nice weather cyclist who is clueless. Boris bike tourists(we drive on the left hand side of the road you chimps!!)
Pedestrians: probably the biggest source of stress for me as a road user. Nobody is paying attention/glued to their phones and putting themselves in stupidly dangerous situations. And then giving a little sorry wave when I swerve around their absent minded lurch into traffic.
School run Mum’s: nightmares!!
Ghetto princess: usually drive an older BMW X5, merc suv etc. Extremely aggressive, dangerous attitude, best avoided

Yes. Absolutely brilliant time. Great value, amazing hosts and brilliant riding.

Singapore airlines. Used them and very happy. They have a 32kg luggage allowance plus 7kg for cabin. Bike bag with extras was about 25kg the rest in the cabin with me. Done

That was really great! Properly struck a chord and strangely made me feel really emotional remembering what was going on in my life at the time. I often think about getting a board again but my wife reckons I’ll look like a paedophile hanging around skate spots. I remember how proud I was when I finally saved enough money for my board…Santa Cruz Rob Roskopp replica with Independent 169 trucks and OJ 2 wheels.

Seriously what’s the issue? If it’s something that brings pleasure to someone then go for it! For the first time in my life I have some disposable income and after years of buying knackered old bikes I can now afford to buy new. I have just finished building my new bike with all new parts. It is the second bike I have bought this year and we(my wife and I) will probably buy another two. We both work our nuts of, so why not? It’s what I love.

Pah, amateurs you lot. We have guests this weekend so I had to ask the cleaner to prepare the guest room. A car will be sent to Heathrow to pick up said guest then we are off to hawksmoor for a slap up meal.

Yup, as above. A van pulled out on me at the point of no return and forced me to the kerb(on my road bike and in the wet) Just managed to stay upright(travelling at 25-30mph) Shouted out of fear/anger and he carried on. Calmed down and chalked it up to experience. But then noticed the light changed and he was stopped. I was quite indignant as he had just about killed me. I rolled up next to his van gently tapped on the rear(ie I put a man size dent in the bodywork…explain that one to your boss) and the look on his face as I smashed on the glass was priceless! I was in full rip snorting mode by now. I am a big lad who doesn’t like to get angry. I was angry. He literally shit himself cowering in the drivers seat. I think he will pay more attention now, hopefully!

My desk is located at the end of the office near the kitchen and toilets. One of my colleagues walks in and decides to use it just as we are sitting down to breakfast. He proceeds to bombard us in full stereo sound, the noisiest, wettest, fartiest dump ever. Absolutely no shame! It’s even worse as the unofficial “dump” toilet is next door.
He has a lot of dirty weird habits and is generally socially inept.

We drove there last summer, although we came from San Sebastián(week with basque mtb). I had planned to spend a week taking my wife out on some gentle rides but it was fairly dh and would put a beginner off. Luckily the shopping is great(almost tax free, lots of good bike shops). Andorra is a very small country but easy to get around and lots to see. Also very cheap! We took the euro tunnel and drove there and back through France(tolls on the motorway but generally worth paying for) Hope this helps

My mates and I were talking about this the other day. It was always a dream(just about attainable) to do some “local” races to get enough points on your license to race WC as a privatee. Alas, it never happened and now it’s not possible.

I can’t wait!
Couldn’t Peaty race in Uk colours if he doesn’t get enough points?

Monmouth as they are our sister company. Really notice the difference when I can’t get decent beans!

Uberbike floaters

Was invited out with a few different friends but really missing the wife as she is in New Zealand, so night in with good food and film. Tomorrow we meet up with about 50 mates(wives, children, lovers, dogs etc) and go for a walk. Looking forward to it as haven’t seen most for a long time as I work crazy hours. Happy New Year everybody!!

I just stopped about 8 years ago. Don’t really miss it and the amount of money you save is seriously depressing! For once in my life I have money in my pocket to spend on nice things for wife and I. The only thing you have to get used to is everyone thinking you were an alcoholic or you get wild when you drink. You can have a bit of fun with this!

Just stay in the uk.

Yes you should fear the sausage 🙂

A tongue?

I am currently waiting to (finally) get on the train. It took 4 hours to drive down from London!
We started on the m2 then deviated onto the m20.
I would leave now if you have an early train/ ferry.
Can’t wait for Spain now!

Burn his house down…as a warning

I thought birthdays and Valentine’s Day were guaranteed “cuddle” days. I was wrong… I got a well placed punch in the groin area! Who said love is dead. I am going out on my bike.
Our first year together, we went out to a romantic film(reservoir dogs) and sushi. Obviously worked as we have been together 18 years. 😀

Satanic doggers?

Yes without fail every year. This year Mrs Curtis is suffering with me. As above, loss of appetite(no taste or smell)!!!!!!
Had about 17 pees in the night and didn’t poo for two days(convinced night nurse has bunged me up)
Missed my traditional Christmas day ride and still not getting out. Pretty bummed out and feeling cabin fever!
On the plus side, should finish the final series of the Wire.

Two years ago at Fort William I managed to follow Josh’s dad and the syndicate boys on the course walk. It was really interesting to hear(eavesdrop) what he was saying. He basically said Peatys got him on a very strict training and support regime. I think what I like about Josh is that he absolutely loves riding bikes(he said he would do something else if not) and that clearly rubs off on his riding. Gee on the other hand, sometimes looks so stressed out to get the result that is expected of him, doesn’t look like he is enjoying it.

I am so excited. Last year was awesome and this year we are going up with some friends and one of the friends lad is racing in the juniors. Hopefully be able to pull a sickie on Monday as there is supposed to be a big party on Sunday.

In bed by 9-1030 then up at 230. Try to have a sleep in the afternoon after a quick a ride.

My condolences, he looked a lovely old boy. We’ve got a 15 year old who keeps on going. Reckon he is on his 12th life now! Not looking forward to the day he goes to the big litter tray in the sky.

As above, I rode it last weekend and loop 1 was ok, second bit was Wet!