The lead riders are past the 100 mile marker and about to hit the SDW (that should slow them down a bit).

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XCO for me.

Just getting this when I log on to the discounts page. It won’t let me search for anything specific. Should I raise this with myezrewards or is there something Singletrack can do about it? (Doubly frustrating as I was just about to place an order with Stolen Goat)

Never used anything other than CHF in Switzerland. Some places may take Euros, but don’t expect the exchange rate to be favourable.

Will he last longer than he did in the England job?

‘Tis because it was originally scheduled for Sunday, but was moved to give 2 days rest before the UCL semi-final 1st leg.

Si kit will be used at this event

I must not forget my dibber! (I’ve grown accustomed to not needing one for recent events)

A useful and timely thread for me. I’m a water treatment scientist and yet still struggling to decide which type to buy. I like the idea of an inline filter like the Sawyer/Hippo types, but not keen on filling the hydration bladder with dirty water, as will be difficult to thoroughly decontaminate it afterwards. Think I’m going to get the squeezy bottle type and use that to fill the hydration reservoir. Also can then use it as an additional storage option when needed.

I’ve fitted a dropper on a 2018 carbon Scale 930 frame without issue.

2 things to note: I had to buy a new 2-hole frame plug for the head-tube end to accommodate the dropper cable and brake hose on one side.

Also, the bottle-cage bosses on the seat tube really limit the post insertion length. Measure this carefully before ordering the dropper post. Ideally you want a post with a short insertion length. Something like the One-Up dropper is likely to fit best and give you the option of the longest drop. (I fitted a X-fusion Manic, and could only manage a 100mm drop.)

I’ll echo above comment about it being easier to install without the BB in place. I did manage to replace a cable without removing the BB once but that involved using fishing line as a guide and a bit of swearing!

Yes it’s ended up making the decision which bike to take. No way I can get the LLS(ish) FS under 180cm, even with the fork the wrong way round. The XC HT should be OK based on Spooky’s experience.

I’m more concerned about the stated max length of 180cm. Seems a bit shorter than most modern MTBs (medium size up).

Aluminium anti-seize assembly paste

AAS Juice

@welshfarmer , you could enter the ebike class (I suspect you might win it).

I’ll be there! (barring injury or illness).

Don’t think I’ve ridden that area before so will be a test of navigation skills rather than memory. Will it be SI controls or MapRun?

I wonder what the STWer / MBOer Venn diagram overlap looks like? There must be a few of us on here?

For 5 weeks might be better to buy one and then sell it when you’re done? I would think depreciation would be less than 5 weeks hire cost.

https://uk.oneupcomponents.com/collections/handlebars/products/carbon-bar?variant=31728981803143

You’ve already identified the answer. I shortened mine to 770mm, still going strong nearly 3 years later. Look no further.

Anyone else unable to access the Santini site via the link?

I’ve lost count of the number of normal links I’ve snapped. I’ve only snapped a quick-link once, it was a SRAM GX 12-speed link and had been re-used just once.

Has it been recently serviced? Did they connect the fuel filter the right way round?

Shall we try Wednesday at 17:30 BST.

Route: La Vuelta 2022 | Stage 17 – Cabeza la Vaca

23.91 km, 484m ascent

Link to the enter the event:

https://my.rouvy.com/onlinerace/live/118508

Any interest out there for a regular “STW” Rouvy race like the Zwifters have been doing?

One way to find out: I’ll set one up and post a link on here.

It’s this afternoon!

It’s tomorrow!

I found the Superstar ones had narrow-wide teeth which is totally unnecessary on jockey wheels. Occasionally the chain would skip by one tooth and then ride high on the wrong size tooth, rubbing on the cage in the process. Completely annoying. I ended up replacing again with BBB. BBB BDP-07

I believe Bitex hubs are well thought of. Not tried them myself, but wouldn’t be afraid to.

I really miss Marathon, Treats and Opal Fruits. If only they were still around…

1cm more travel than requested but how about an Atherton AM130, 22 sizes to choose from.

Tough question. Simple answer is: most likely to be cheapest when tickets are released and will only then rise in price from then on. Unless the flight is not going to be filled, then it should get cheaper close to the departure date, in an attempt to sell unsold seats.

So flights will only get cheaper if they are unpopular.

Best way to get the cheapest fares is to be flexible on choice of dates.

A similar sounding event in FOD was £22/£26 last year I think. T-shirts were extra. Included in the price was cake, bananas and drinks at feed-stops and at the end. Price feels about right to me, providing you can get enough entries to make it viable.

Always considered they’re designed to be shared.

Missed the “only one I could find during the great bike shortage of 2020” option

Job prospects are solid

and

I wanted to leave

says it all really.

Only downsides are losing any accrued rights/ perks that came with the service to date, things like sick pay, extra holiday etc. Also bare in mind that it’s very easy to let employees go in the first 2 years of employment, so you don’t have much protection (that “safety blanket” can help with this concern).

Are the company paying you a car allowance with your salary?

They do, but it’ll barely cover a lease on a base spec Polo.

Do your company really pay only 15p per mile? I’d be letting them arrange you a hire car. That’s shocking.

Actually it’s 14p, I rounded up to simplify the example!

It’s simpler than that, just put in how many miles and how much you’ve been reimbursed – HMRC does the rest.

I assume that’s on the P87, I can’t see anything that advanced on the self-assessment page.

Cheers, I should have guessed it would be the worst of the two options!

I really enjoyed the dolphin-watching trip from Funchal. Saw a flying fish gliding ahead of the boat, which was pretty special. Saw plenty of dolphins but no whales, they are around so you might be lucky.

I’m doing the same Garmin program as the OP. Only 2 weeks into a 27-week program, so I know I need to give it a chance before I’ll start to notice the benefit. The first part of the program is dull for want of a better word but is supposed to improve base fitness for you to build on later. Last year I did the MTB program, and started to feel the improvement fairly quickly and saw a significant increase in VO2max.
This year in the “century” program, I’m yet to really feel any benefit, but based on last year’s experience, I’m prepared to give it a chance and trust in the process.  There’s definitely more of a low intensity focus with the “century”. I find the best way to stick in zone 2 is to do it fasted, then the risk of bonking is too high if you don’t control your effort. The other option is to go for a ride with people who aren’t as fit, makes it easier to stay in Z2 without getting bored.

edit: I did the SDW in a day before I had the Garmin to dictate my training. I just trained for it by repeatedly going up and down 200-250m climbs locally. The key on the day was just to make sure to stay fuelled with solid food. And if the going starts to get tough, check your tyre pressure in case if a slow leak. To this day I don’t know how long I only had 10psi in the rear before I realised 15 miles from the end.

I know a cracking owl sanctuary.

What do you think of the pedestrianisation of Norwich city centre?

I’ll stay on my own