Did anyone get to the Megadogs in the 90s?

Wolvo Wulfrun Hall was my first in about 91/92, also frequented Northampton Roadmenders, The Academy in Manchester, The Q club in Brum, Leicester Uni and a weekend of it at Phoenix Festival in 95?
Just unique at the time and I got to make some great friends.

Amazing!!

If comfort is a priority, then room for mud guards is essential??

As ton says above, a carbon gravel bike will give you the clearance for fat tyres and mud guards without sacrificing too much weight.

Both of my kids loved the trailer and I believe it sowed the seed as they have grown up with a love of riding.
Great training towing a couple of toddlers for an hour or two and it gave Mrs sandboy some free time for whatever she wanted to do. A big win, win.

First Cuckoo heard calling this morning and the recent arrival of Sedge Warblers were busy along the river bank. Feeling much more spring like today, hopefully get out for a ride this evening to check for the Hobbies.

If you like seeing wildlife while out on the bike, a quality pair of binoculars are perfect to fit in a pack or handlebar bag. I really enjoy having mine.

Same as johndoh, I have done mine twice by the same method.
Hurts like hell, I remember the pain trying to take off a T-shirt!!
Pain killers and anti inflammatories are your friend and as others have advised, keep try to move it, I promise, it gets easier.
Don’t give up on the holiday, my money is on you being ok. Not fully mended but enough to enjoy a bit of the dark side in the sun.

No advice on Debt Collection but one thing I have learned over the years is that even if I measured up for the window, it’s imperative to run a tape over what you have before ripping out the existing. It’s happened a lot more than once!

Locally, I saw a Swallow two weeks ago but none since, Chiffchaffs a plenty and a Willow Warbler this week. No Cuckoos yet.
Up at the coast at half term and spotted a Wheatear and Ring Ouzel. Looking forward to seeing the Hobbies in a week or so.
It really doesn’t feel very springlike at the moment!

I stopped at a crossing on my bike and was driven into from the rear. I had my Trace r on pulse, which I couldn’t believe he hadn’t noticed.
I accused the driver of being on the phone which made him quite aggressive towards me and the young Mum who had been waiting to cross.
I went straight to the Police station with a photo of the driver with reg plate and full contact details for my witness and it was the last I heard of it. Absolutely unbelievable!!

@scotroutes, that is impressive !!
You have inspired me to make a spares wall for the bike shed. I made the most the recent fire sale with enough drivetrain and other consumables to keep me going for years. At present, it’s all in a big cardboard box.

I’ve always had the mindset to embrace the wind, it makes you stronger but it’s now getting to the point of ridiculous!!
I’ve just cycled back from the supermarket (6 miles)with the family’s weekly shopping on my trailer and it has done me.
Looking forward to the day when rain is my only nemesis.😀

Not a gambling man but I said to Jnr yesterday that I had a feeling Villa might do something.
Just because Emery can match anyone on his day.
Football, it’s a funny old game. 😀

It wouldn’t surprise me if there’s a twist at the top every weekend until the end of the season.
It’s football, it’s why we all love it!

He gave the impression of confidence in his pre race interview but I wasn’t really expecting Tom to win. He’s proving to be a bit of a one day contender!

Premature celebration!!
I don’t know how you would get your head around doing that??

United need a new keeper, Ohnono getting beaten at his near post was poor.
Newcastle beating Spurs has made it interesting with United goal difference being what it is.
I have a feeling Villa might do something tomorrow and add an other twist at the top.
I’m just relieved that we’re safe and it was great to see Chunha and Hwang back today, happy to share a point with Nuno. I really hope Forest make it.

As above, I leave it cleaner than it was before I started. It is really important to my clients and only takes 10 minutes to bag up all the rubbish and run round with the vacuum.
Leaving a mess is definitely a sign that your standards could be better.

Yesterday’s rice always fry’s best.

What a game!!

Our society is built around the CAR so you must be a weirdo to want to use something not a CAR?!

My neighbour’s young son asked me if I was poor because I cycled everywhere!!
He gets driven to and from school every day, a five minute walk. This is reality.

No idea what it’s called but it’s some kind of dense nylon material, a very tough and durable plastic, like Corian but different.
I was given some large piece’s which came from some condemned children’s play equipment and copied as many router jig’s as I could beg and borrow using an overhead router. The swarf that came off the cutter was like nylon string which was very strong.
I have used both worktop and stair jigs regularly for years without any problems.

From my own experience of hostility from drivers, it wouldn’t surprise me to hear comments such as that. My own next door neighbour commented that I went out for a ride at the wrong time and that drivers getting home should have priority over someone just out for exercise.
The way cyclists are portrayed in the media, things will only get worse and from my own experiences, I feel much less safe since the changes to The Highway Code. It’s as if motorists see us as the enemy.

Every time you notice the smoke, pop outside and cadge a fag. Explain that you have given up but the smell through your window brings it all back. If you do this regularly, they will soon find somewhere else to smoke.

Really sad news.
It’s definitely the hardest thing anyone can do, my heart goes out to you and your family, I feel your pain.
Just try to remember all of the great memories and the amazing times you shared.
Big hugs all round from me. X

My boy reckons it’s a Harry Kane Easter egg.
What’s with the ripples in his shirt??
Are they trying to say he’s spent some time on the bench?
Absolutely terrible, explains why he’s been kept in storage.

Happy little Inu’s

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Do something else when it’s raining? Maybe.

I was determined to ride this morning but after a miserable hour out with the dogs first thing, another ride in the rain wasn’t so appealing!
I decided to go for a run instead and it’s nowhere near as bad as riding in it. Can’t say why, maybe it’s just a wet me verses wet muddy me plus wet muddy bike to deal with. I just needed my endorphins.

I had the good fortune to finish a job by lunchtime today so went home and got out on the road bike for a couple of hours. I was only thinking how great it was just to be in the countryside with just pedalling to keep the wheels turning.
Nothing better.

But not riding is all I need to remind me that any riding is better than no riding

Exactly this. I can’t ever remember regretting going out for a bike ride.

My kids love this,

https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/mango_salmon_39588

Omit the chilli if you’re not wanting it and serve with stir fry veggies, rice or noodles.
I’m usually not that keen on salmon but this is great.

Edit, just remembered this,

https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/one-pan-lentil-dhal-curried-fish-crispy-skin

I never bother with the crispy skin, just make the dhal and then lay the fish on top of the curry to poach. As above, make as spicy as you like by adjusting the amount of curry powder.

Edit 2, Jamie Oliver’s fish pie is a family favourite.

https://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/fish-recipes/fantastic-fish-pie/

Great game for the neutral, real drama and entertainment!
Leicester fans must feel robbed.

Many years ago, me and my younger brother were working the ski season in Kitzbuhel. My Mom decided to come out for a visit and booked flights to Strasbourg instead of Salzburg and the airline were great at sorting out her mess.
I’ve no idea if they are so understanding these days?

Since completing this challenge some years back now, I have made it a bit of a habit or commitment to myself. I’m still aiming to exercise for at least an hour every day and probably only had one or two days off since Christmas.
I’m trying to run first thing every weekday morning for thirty minutes followed by a ride or weights session later on.
Weekends it’s been bike rides and dog walks. I love it!

I used one of these to make all of the doors. You will need to buy, borrow or make a router table. Very easy to do as you can make the carcasses to fit the space and the doors exactly the size you need.

https://www.axminstertools.com/axcaliber-stile-and-rail-cutter-shaker-951288?glCountry=GB&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA_aGuBhACEiwAly57MUu_ttNDF4dce2OpFnpUN6hQgykWk4RyCcF1DvBfvbYpGSxKu49SORoC3K4QAvD_BwE

Credit to Gary O Neil to get them up from the defeat on Thursday. Wolves showed resilience after going one down again and bossed Chelsea for a lot of the game.
I for one was quite underwhelmed at his appointment but now I’m getting worried that he’ll be the target of more glamorous clubs. He’s done an amazing job!

My kids call me Kermit the Hermit!😀
I work on my own, well not exactly, the dogs come with me most days.
90% of my runs and rides are solitary.
The few friends I have, I’ve known for well over thirty years and maybe get together once or twice each year.
I’m quite happy to go on holiday on my own. I’m definitely not lonely but most definitely a loner.
My kids may have a point?

Our defending in the first half was woeful and it was never ever a penalty. Young Pedro should have been booked for diving. United should have been four up and out of sight by half time.
No complaints here but I do think GON should have changed things in the first half when it was obvious Semedo and Doherty were being overrun.

Sorry I missed it first time round.
Donated.

Hutchinson Fusion 5 all seasons have been great for me.

^^^Great advice @stanley!
I think everything has already been covered above.
Diet is the obvious one, growing up, my Mom used to tell us that you are what you eat. This is so true, food is fuel and if you want your body at optimum levels then you need to fuel it properly.
As far as exercise, find something you really enjoy, gradually increase the distance and intensity, go as hard or easy depending on how you feel on any given day but also think about recovery and how you can improve it.
After the first 100 days Challenge, probably about 4 years ago, I made a deal with myself that I would try to exercise for an hour every day with the hope of maintaining a decent level of strength and fitness in my next half century.
I run, cycle, do weights and resistance training, mix it up depending on how I’m feeling but over time I’ve learned that rest and recovery is really important. To aid recovery, walking is essential, I stretch every day and use a foam roller to iron out any niggles.
Exercise is my therapy and I love the buzz of endorphins. I have just formed a habit and it is now something I do without thinking.