Another vote for harrison. It is still a family owned and run business in Leeds. Mattresses are excellent (have one), and cheaper than a lot of the big name mattress companies.

Only downside is they are all made to order so little bit of a wait to get it.

Very very comfortable though and worth the money (you do spend nearly a third of your life in bed!)

Awaiting the ‘which suspension fork to mash butterbeans’ thread

Most problems will right themselves.

Even if there was a significant soft tissue injury initial treatment would be rest then physio.

Only if there were persistent problems would it be worth pursuing.

I.e. Chill and give it time – at least 7-10 days rest minimum

If not settled by 7 days post injury see your GP and ask for a referral to fracture clinic.

For now rest it, regular painkillers (brufen and paracetamol good as any)

Wouldn’t MRI a wrist at this stage with an acute injury.

Other thing to add is certain fractures (scaphoid esp) may not be apparent on an initial XR.

Hope that helps.

James
(someone who says a whole lot on injured wrists on a weekly basis!)

Think the idea is you use them to tension the wheel, tighten it up then back them off slightly

(i.e. don’t ride with them under tension)

If you want a cheap and easy solution I got a bag of about 15 bolts from B and Q that work fine for 3 quid. Tighten up with a flat head screwdriver too so easy to sort…

Drop the 18 week NHS target for a start – the amount of extra money needed to meet it is bonkers.

And most (not all) do not NEED to be treated that quickly…

Protest against cuts fine.

Does that mean we are all happy if taxes go up to avoid cuts then?

You can’t spend money that doesn’t exist…

Not saying anyone is wring, but what is the workable and realistic alternative…

Not that many olympians this year, but majority row for at least national U23 if not national senior crews at some stage…

20+ hours a week training for six months gets them quite fit…

Another vote for the lezyne.

The proper connector hose means unlike a lot of mini pumps valves don’t get trashed.

mostly right – the ‘mad cap one’ is the madison.

Omnium is a multi race event (6 races) contested by individual riders – by 6 races – 6 disciplines including pursuit, time trial, points race etc.

Womens sprint likely to be Vicky Pendleton and Jess Varnish or Sheanaze (sp?) Reade

I thought it might be quite a good laugh – afterwards at least anyway!

Cheers, seems entering solo best then and take both bikes (as in don’t enter solo ss)

Not tubeless but continental verticals are big volume, cushion well and so far up major abuse on a rigid ss that gets mistreated a lot!

Just in case anyone else is stuck.

I too now have a bag of B & Q bolts – so if anyone needs one…

At three quid for 10 bit cheapy than a tuggnut, although bottle opener is extra…

Joysticks are 99 quid at moment at lex’s bikes (they do stuff over web)

Worth a look?

No I don’t work there…

try lex’s bikes in penistone, always have loads of hope wheels in and prices are usually fairly keen too…

Seems like a good suggestion.

And 20 quid to save a lot of faffing about seems money well spent – the io gets ridden more than any other bike these days.

It just makes everything seem a bit more fun somehow…

Cheers

Firstly if numbers of students were reduced then costs would be less – and yes it is good to go to university but do we really need 50% of people to do so? (I did, I do a job which cannot be done without doing so but went out of necessity). Is it worth three years at uni doing a poorly ranked course to end up in a job that does not need a degree potentially?

Secondly if the funding is due to central budget constraints how would those posting above feel if fees were scrapped and taxes hiked significantly in place of fees?

Just trying to gauge opinion before it starts

Continental verticals, not that new or clever but they work. (got them on a rigid singlespeed)

Langsett – cut gate – fantastic riding.

Plenty of alright stuff round Penistone/Oxspring/Holmfirth if you hunt it out.

Try vertebrate graphics dark peak book for some stuff too.

Another perspective…

I have lost count of the number of times I have gone to work to find (amongst others)

1. Operating list cancelled – no beds to put patients in – thus get paid to do sod all, patients have to be done elsewhere/out of hours for payment

2. List running late – short staffed, can't send for the patient blah, blah

3. List running late – the ward got confused and the patient isn't ready

Most NHS surgeons like working hard. (most). Often the reason for poor usage of capacity is not the operating surgeon.

The comment above about social care is very valid – increasing numbers of hopsital beds are full of patients who do not need to be in hospital awaiting social care. Social services are excellent at dragging their feet – although again may be matters beyond their control…

In simple terms if you go private you always see a consultant in clinic and will be operated on by one.

In the NHS you may see/be operated on by someone other than the consultant but who is able to do the case, with the consultant hovering.

In simple terms most clavicle fractures will do fine left alone and immobilised. There are some cases where surgery should be considered, especially in throwing athletes, elite sportspeople, manual workers and others.

If it was me I'd go NHS – I work in it and would be more than happy to go NHS.

(feel free to msg me if any more info needed)

Kings college chapel is worth a wander – hugely impressive.

Trinity college great court is worth an amble round (on Trinity street – the gate is next to what was Natwest bank and think is now a Reiss)

Clare college gardens are worth a wander and can be accessed from the backs which are worth a stroll themselves…

The cycle to Granchester across the meadows is pleasant enough and some nice pubs there.

Feel free to mail me for any other suggestions – spent seven years living there….

ahem anthem x ahem

Cheers guys.

Anymore thoughts anyone?

Anyone??

That is bonkers!

Still chuckling at that beam shot.

Tried it on the road yet??!

Cheers folks, no not pressure washing at all – just gentle hose at normal tap pressure and a scrub then a dry and lube….

Presume it's just a matter of undoing the main bolt at the chainstays with an allen key? Or is it not that simple?

Talisker 18 year old – fantastic smoky flavour and doesn't have anywhere near the edge that the 10 year old has.

The Mrs hates whisky and will happily drink this on a winter's day – very smooth.

Best drunk in a pub by the fire on Skye!

For advice on where to ride try Jo and Tim Bennett at kalamunda cycles – they both live up in the hills and own/run the shop and race.

They should be able to give you some pointers and are lovely people (old friends)

Never used to road ride myself but the early morning bunches in Perth were a lot of fun, hammering along in a bunch down past the river with the sun blazing was a pretty special feeling. I miss it a lot!!

Web is http://www.loveasart.co.uk or http://www.mariamurray.co.uk

Can highly recommend Maria Murray – she’s based down south but will travel.

Not cheap but not as bad as some so depends on budget.

Amazing photographer though, our album is fantastic.

it was on youtube last year i think…

There’s a couple of guys in Liverpool/Chester who are excellent. Will chase up names

Lived there for 18 months.

Lots of darkside riding – there’s a loop down the coast and round the river through the city (about 50km) with at least one bunch ride a day and loads of bunches on sat. (they ride early though – 6am meet in summer).

MTB wise some good riding in the hills which are east of the city. That is a good 40 minute drive potentially depending on where you live (lots of brits live down by the coast).

I know a couple of people who are national level aussie riders who both live in Perth so it is reasonable…

Try contacting Jo and Tim at kalamunda cycles for more advice.

I’d take roadbike and mtb if you have both.

have previousy when racing triathlons. but then again the odd ones out there were the hairy legged ones…

nope. only on laptop…..

any clues on posting photos?

bit dim me….

Talisker 18 year old. Not cheap but well worth it. It’s a beauty.