I’m in Hemel will keep an eye on the cesspit that is FB marketplace etc

Have you pics to put up in case i spot local scumbags on one?

Long gone are the days of the Swinley wars, today its all about MTB v Gravel bikes

Being in the EU has zero to do with its external borders/schengen, so we’re out

Looks like we know why we’re in this mess

Boris Johnson skipped five Cobra meetings on the virus, calls to order protective gear were ignored and scientists’ warnings fell on deaf ears

Failings in February may have cost thousands of liveshttps://t.co/90fMvq20O5

— The Sunday Times (@thesundaytimes) April 18, 2020

It would not be until March 2 that Johnson would attend a Cobra meeting about the coronavirus. But by then it was almost certainly too late.

Britain was on course for one of the worst infections of the most deadly virus in more than a centuryhttps://t.co/90fMvq20O5 pic.twitter.com/uJinPcpZn7

— The Sunday Times (@thesundaytimes) April 18, 2020

Boris was dealing with “personal matters”

Edit remember this rumour around that time black eye

He lives in Morzine and Macrons already said EU external borders will probably be closed till September Macron But like you say hes only lives in Morzine so what does he know

Grant Shapps has already let the cat out of the bag about summer holidays abroad not happening

A french guy on Pinkbike is saying that even if Morzine does open it will be for French citizens and the Schengen area only

Personally I dont think theres a chance in hell of it opening. I’m just waiting for the FCO/French advise to cover my travel dates to be transferred to 2021

So yesterday afternoon I found out its going to be a couple of weeks max left, so me and my sister are going to see him today for probably the last time as he mentally checked out a long time ago

I’ve been up since 3am going through old photos to take as he’ll probably be lucid so will give us something to talk about and hopefuly bring better memories

I’ve gone for a jump bike (Canyon Stitched) as I’ve got chicksands, the XC and a few small skateparks/pump tracks near to me, should be with me Mon/Tuesday

@escrs What do you recommed helmet wise, i’ve seen POC Crane, TSG Super light and the Giro Quarter which seem to fit the biill (higher end, better protection)?

Is anyone else on here on a zero hour contract and furloughed?

Our pay seems to be worked out the same as holiday pay on a rolling 13 week basis. I’ve had to have time off (unpaid) because of my Dad so my total hours are short. My furlough rate come out to about 70%, can they do that or should it just be a flat 80% of contracted hours?

Edit

Found the answer Martin Lewis

I’ve had two payrises in the last year so looks like it’s on the lower rate, **** sake

Theres a good article Here about how hes used bankruptcy and debt to evade going under

And there’s the fox connection

Minutes after a Fox News segment on a protest against social distancing measures outside the Minnesota governor's office, by conservative "Liberate Minnesota" group, Trump tweets "LIBERATE MINNESOTA!"

Left, Fox's America's Newsroom, 11:19 a.m.
Right, Trump, 11:21 a.m. pic.twitter.com/RvFV68oOCb

— Matthew Gertz (@MattGertz) April 17, 2020

The blokes teflon, it wouldn’t surprise me if he caught Corona virus and beat it, then gets re-elected

LIBERATE MINNESOTA!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 17, 2020

He’s awake and off, someone will die this weekend as he (and fox) are cranking his base up

Edit

And there it is

LIBERATE VIRGINIA, and save your great 2nd Amendment. It is under siege!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 17, 2020

The 2nd amendment,

Your existing chain will work 32 to 34

As predicted:

https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-met-police-criticised-for-allowing-clapping-crowds-to-flout-lockdown-rules-on-westminster-bridge-11974644

I’ve just come back from my local Asda and it was packed inside with no distancing at all going on (in some aisles there were 15+ people). After paying (and spend half my time swerving people) I asked the manager if there new policy was to let more people in and she said yes and walked off, though tbf she looked pretty stressed

It was always going to happen the longer the lockdown went on, people who haven’t had it are losing touch with the reality of the situation

I’m mentallly struggling as well OP as my Dad has terminal cancer so am not allowed to see him.

As he’s menatally checked out i’m getting no sense or anything more than a minutes phone conversation out of him. I would go and see him but have no idea if its days, weeks or months that he has to live

I know the situatons are different but my way of (barely) dealing with it is firstly to try and keep my body clock to as normal as possible, make a list of all the jobs that need doing around the house and tackle one each day (this week i’m on a deep clean/de clutter of a room at a time), listen to one new album a day and watch something I wouldn’t normally, also staying well away from alcohol. I’m also doing 100 press/sit/pull ups a day and marking it off

Theres still a massive time void but can be filled with a walk/run/cycle or going to the shops (I’m like an old woman now and have found I end up talking to strangers a lot :D on my trips)

It wouldn’t surprise me if they went through with it, what better way to pay off all the bills than setting yourself apart from EU laws etc..To entice companies to set up here

I picked up 2 pairs of fox defend Kevlar from skatehut of all places for £164 (cheapest I’ve seen elsewhere are £145). Light, very breathable, tough and look sexy as ****

The Demo pants mentioned above are also nice and probably the best bang for your buck (at RRP)

Morzine are saying July 4th (at the moment) But, I really can’t see it what with the Germans current position Morzine

Piers Morgan v Matt Hancock is up in a couple of minutes

Ooh, whereabouts are you based/fancy earning some pocket money to ship a bike? As a couple of nicer bikes have refused to ship

I’m pretty sure my Hardrock Ultra 96 was £500. Its still in my garage with all the original parts. One day i’ll get around to doing something with it

Probably new thread worthy but have we done this? Chav

Local Chavs get gobby and trow threats to cut Asda staff up for not letting them in, Dad drags them back to apologise :D

I just received an email from Fitbit, the new Charge 4 is out and has 24/7 HR tracking Fitbit

That sounds grim Matt and from mine and friends dealings with the FCO in the past not surprising

In other news Piers Morgan (the hero we never knew we needed) just obliterated another Tory MP (Helen Whatley) live on TV

The battery life with the active2 is odd and I can’t pin it down, when I’m at work it’ll last the day but now i’m furloughed it lasts 3 days

For selfish reasons the not knowing if it’s going to happen is very annoying. As the money I’ve got saved for the trip could be spent elsewhere, esp now I’m furloughed for God knows how long

Mtbbeds have pretty much said they’ll make a decision as late as possible and my dates will just be moved to next year

I’ve already looked and they don’t refund luggage EasyJet

Vallnord world cup has just been cancelled so that’s 5/8.

It’s there after you’ve selected a flight/seat. It’s only on offer till Friday

I’m also booked with a bike and hold luggage for August, am tempted to try for a refund and rebook for a quick £100

Can’t speak for Strava but I love my active2. I’ve got the 4G version so can go out without my phone and still have access to everything (Spotify, Samsung pay, MSG’s and make/receive calls)

I’ve got a spare one bnib that I was going to put on classifieds/eBay once I can be arsed to go through the mountain of stuff I need to sell, if you’re interested (will work without a 4G contract)

i would say it’s likely, but i’m nervous about booking!

I’m booked with mtbbeds for August and they’re hopeful Morzine will be open for the summer.

They currently have a deal going on their website with a guaranteed refund if the season doesn’t go ahead, so it’s worth the gamble. EasyJet also have a 0.99p luggage deal (incl bikes) till Friday as well

Scaffolder, short term we’ll be ok as existing contracts will have to be finished. However all the developers/main contractors we work for are built on a mountain of debt and are already sitting on billions worth of property they cant sell

Theres also a countrywide shortage of bricks which isn’t going to help

Get a proper modern full face, if you’re mostly going down then getting uplifted you won’t need an enduro style one

I’ve got several 100% Aircrafts and have never had a problem with ventilation

I post this every time this is asked Reverse Axle

Is @singletrackross still working for the mag I keep trying to click through his profile on an old ad but it goes to the nothing found page

Caitlin Moran writes an article in todays Times saying how easy lockdown is and gets outed for attending a party yesterday by the nextdoor neighbour.

For example a 4 hour pootle round the country lanes is not minimising time spent outside the home if the sole purpose of the trip is exercise.

This is the nub of it, people aren’t using it for exercise it’s a veil to go out for a bimble

Send it to @stravawankers and let the court of social media shame them (as they should be)

I’m pretty new to the forum but TJ seems to do a lot of cycling for someone who supposedly **** his back and was in dispute with his employers (the NHS no less) to be allowed to go on light duties

Did you see this on Pinkbike

Bikester sell the 9 and 11 speed versions so I guess the 10 speed one will be out soon