Superb. See you at Kielder.

This was my 4th or 5th enduro and one of the best. Nice for them to get the timing accurate, organisation seemed good and atmosphere was excellent. DH run was a bit harsh for an enduro and the weather kind of took the edge off it slightly. Very harsh to disqualify Joe Rafferty for snapping his Remedy on stage 1 then finishing the event on another bike (a borrowed 45lb DH Norco) which he’d never ridden before, then went on to set FTD on the remaining 4 (XC) stages. At least they did the decent thing and got him up on the podium with the winner.

Going for a slash after having had an endoscopy down the old pork sword.

What a 7wat:

I’m looking at working from home for the motors division as a technical/applications specialist

I’ll be doing mine later.Was most disgruntles with my XT to find that they didn’t shift 2 in one sweep as the description of them suggested they did. Shifting 2 gears in one go is quality when you’re racing your mates.

I’ve ridden a fair bit on the recent cold snap and have been pretty warm generally, even down to -10 or so. Only issues I’ve had are the Camelbak hose freezing up (even with the winter sleeve on it) and the cassette icing up and being left with one gear (mechs iced up too) Rear pro2 freehub has been fine after being rebuilt with Rock n Roll Super Slick grease. XT and XTR shifters have been freezing up a little too, a few squirts of GT85 before a ride usually sorts that out.

One of the lads at work brought some M&S Cornish Crunch in yesterday, mature English Cheddar with crystallised bits in it, absolutely superb.

Take one of the stones, wrap it in brown paper and string, write his name and address on it, stick a stamp on it and lob it through his living room window. It’ll make you feel great :lol:

I ordered some from Merlin, showing in stock, waited a week and nothing. E mailed them and they were out of stock and didn’t know when they were coming in so I cancelled in disgust :-(

If you ask Hope they’ll say work the pistons back and forth and spray some plumbers silicon lube spray on them. I do that on mine every time I change the pads and they’re sweet :-)

I’m in. Not sure about no big drops. There’s 4 or 5 drops on Caddon Bank between 3 and 5 foot which should be good if that’s on the route.

Hope are legendary no question

Still for sale ? Dibs if it is please.

I knock my crown races on using that 30mm plastic tube. Works a treat. I get em off with a screwdriver and hammer or if there is no gap I use an old wood chisel. That works a treat too 8)

Sounds pretty good. I’ve done all the PC stuff with my mum – invested the time, talked to her about basic file structures, how to use word – where to save word documents and that, but I think she needs to use it more OR get something more simple that just gets her online. I probably should try one out in an apple store but thought I’d try the impartial advice route first before I get their true capabilities elaborated on by a salesman.

Two eyes for an eye ;-)

Superb. I always think of stuff like that like an hour later when I've calmed down.

My finest quip was in Les Gets a couple of years ago when we were outside a bar in town having a few beers when a group of lads approached the front door and pausing as they walked past us, their head honcho, with a face like a bulldog gnawing on a nettle, turned to us and ased "is this the gay bar ?"

I replied "it f*****g is now"

Thankfully they all fell about laughing and we ended up drinking & having a laugh with em.

Does sound like an infected hair follicle. I've had a couple of those in the past. Also had a lump on one of my nuts that I found when I was about 13. I was too scared to get my stones out for the doc and just put up with it, reasonably convinced I might die as a result of it. At about 18 I decided enough was enough and went to the docs. No big deal, doc had a bit of a grope and quickly told me it was an epididdimal cyst..
Get to the docs to make sure mate but if its on the ballbag its probably very superficial and nothing serious. I'm sure you'll find the doc professional and considerate. Docs love checking bollocks out.

Winter boots are much better than overshoes. One of the best moves I ever made. Overshoes tend to flick up at the nose, exposing your toes to cold and wet. They are much better than nothing at all mind, but the move to full blown winter boots is definitely better.

Here you go mate. Absolutely perfect.

We've got one of these and its fantastic. I've had a similar squeak on mine which turned out to to be a dry bearing. Swift sqirt of GT85 and its quiet as a mouse again.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vision-Fitness-E3200HRT-Exercise-Bike-/320564358557?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_SportsLeisure_ExerciseFitness_CrossTrainersEllipticals_JN&hash=item4aa31fed9d

Seriously – buy some flour improver off Ebay – it makes a massive difference. One teaspoon per mix and your wifes baps will be superb.

I bought a Carbon Scott Strike a few years back and did a couple of rides on it then noticed there was some play in the cranks. Took it to LBS who gave it a service and changed BB. Happened again a ride later, this time noticed that the threaded BB cups bonded into the carbon were breaking out of the frame 8O

Dropped the guy a line that I bought it off and he was a star. Took the bike back from me, gave me a full refund and took it up with Scott as the original buyer from new. I think he managed to get the front triangle replaced whilst I thanked my lucky stars he was so good about it.

Needless to say all 3 of my current bikes are Aluminium. That breaks too from time to time of course but IMO its a more durable material.

ElectricRussell – you don't have a copy on DVD do you ? I love it.

Electricrussell – are you called that cos of a certain Reeves and Mortimer movie ?

I crashed in Les Gets a couple of years back and bust my lip, needing stitches. Must have almost knocked myself out as was very woozy indeed when I came to. Had a stinking headache and a very uncomfortable neck. Subconciously I reckon it screwed me up. I backed right off on the trails and wouldn't do stuff I used to. Then one day it just clicked and came back to me. Still have off days when I decide somethings too high risk then days when I flash down fast trails like a nutcase.
Weird thing is, I've ridden the qualifier at Dalbeattie but haven't managed to yet get over the lip of the slab.
Keep riding mate and most of all enjoy yourself when you are out. MTB for me is all about fun, so make sure you have plenty with your mates.
I use the term "mates" very loosely as post-crash in Les Gets I felt my mate Rob rummaging in my Camelbak. I assumed he was going for my first aid kit but alas not – he went straight for my camera :)

Check out the stem :o

Thanks mate – I'll pass it on and I'm sure he'll contact them

"pushbike" cove stiffee – love it :roll:

Its a shame 3 kids are now without a father but they could have quite easily been additional victims of his once he lost the plot. We've seen this happen before out of spite – that guy that jumped off the balcony on holiday and killed his kids after a row with the wife. Sad to say but they're probably better off without him.

Cunnilingus

Flange is getting it so far ……

Its July now dude 8)

Wetwang

Sausage is a great word.

As is flan

Makes perfect sense to me ……..

Molgrips if that was a song it would make men cry :roll:

Sponge

Very satisfying

Bolox. The most wonderful and universally fulfilling swear word suitable for absolutely any mishap :lol:

Amen to that 8)