the burrito is set to be upgraded to a chimichanga

It’s probably too late but I have a Flux that exactly matches the description.

Details soon to go up in the classifieds.

If it’s a view from the (back) of the pack you are after please see mine http://davebeskeen.blogspot.com/

hi Dave, my blog also has dave in the title

http://davebeskeen.blogspot.com/

My Franken-bike…

Not the prettiest but does the job

Top end of the carpark where the cwm down uplift starts

This magic 37min that is always bandied about – I think it’s impossible on the current loop in its current state. I’ve managed 44min (starting at the archway, finishing at the final style before re-entering the carpark) by taking the climb at race pace and descending rapidly but not balls to the wall (ie. puncture avoidance!). I’d imagine sub40min is possible but only for the top elite riders.

And another thing, I don’t get all this cynical ‘I did it in 12mins on my niche to the power of rad bike’ : it’s only a bit of competition – the sort that is apparent in every trail centre every weekend!

Check out Garw Valley Mountain Bike Club on Facebook – they meet most Wednesdays for a night ride either near Pontycymer or at Afan. I’m new to the group and have found them to be a most friendly bunch.

cheers boys

nope, it's above me!

Oldgit, Was it Simon Richardson of Sigma? I think you have a point re. a fit person surviving in a pro peloton. You only have to see the standard of the guys at the back of the Tour Series races (ie. those that are merely surviving rather than competing) to know that it might be possible.
Not so sure about surviving at Tour level though. From reading about the experiences of some our domestic teams competing abroad in 2.2 races it seems a big step up from British racing.

I hear you on the transition from bunch to break being massive. My first ever crit at Castle Coombe was a sharp learning curve. My ten second mini break where for a moment I felt king of the world riding along to the Chariots of Fire music soon saw me swallowed up with my arms and legs feeling like lead. Honestly I was so dead for the next few minutes that when I tried to get out of the saddle to pedal I nearly fell over the bars.

Never fails to amaze me how 98% of the peloton refuse to do any work or even entertain the thought of a breakaway in a Cat 4 race despite the fact that only a handful are good enough to contest the sprint.

For the sake of the viewer I donned the party pants to hold everything in place 😆

Haha, call that a bruise?!

Here's mine from Saturday

Picture taken on day 2, complete with woollen pants:)
Bruising and swelling has now reached the knee.

MrA, interesting that The Uni guy was very keen to point out that the trails don't have planning permission – a few years ago I recall the Uni bike club being awarded a sum of money by Deloitte for developing the wood. A presentation was made to the uni and a deloitte representative showing how Still was used and how their kindly donated money would be spent!

I am from the medical profession Nick and whilst I am not an expert in food safety I have got common sense

Brilliant, so STW. I have a friend from India therefore I am not racist

I'm married to someone who has worked in diary and chilled food development for years, I have a book called 'The Prevention of Food Poisoning' on the desk in front of me

Honestly you can't win – you'll always be trumped on STW.

Oh my golly, what a fantastic interview. And a truly excellent blog. Pee off to America and prove yourself against the pros.

Fantastic. But £100+!!!

Anybody know anything about a book by Rob Lee or am I mistaken?