Rain is back

Zero. I don’t even have a work email address.

Ilkley Moor this morning before the sun got out.

Video from your phone or it didn’t happen.

Summer has arrived

Almost mid-summer, longer than usual weekday nightride.

Yesterday at the end of my ride I had to pour the water out of my Five Ten Goretex boots, today’s ride finished with a cider in the pub beer garden😎 Got to love the UK summertime!

Junior men’s final live on YouTube now

I find it much easier to ignore the PSAs now they’re all in one thread!

I’m sure I’ve missed out on stuff that I genuinely needed but overall I’ve probably saved some money🤣

Sun came out for a bit last night so I went for a short ride, lovely and quiet out.

Still **** raining

I’ve also have a Rab Vital for what the OP describes. It does the job but I run hot and like to push my sleeves up, the Vital cuffs are a bit too tight to do this.

Legs still hurt

Day 3 of Traws Eryri today. Wet start from Betws-y-Coed but sun was shining as we dropped off Conwy mountain to finish.

Traws Eryri over 3 days. Machynleth to Coed-y-Brenin yesterday, Coed-y-Brenin to Betws-y-Coed today, last day tomorrow – Betws-y-Coed to Conwy.

What does the Cascade link do?

I’m only 5’9″,  I bought a large Ripmo AF based on the geometry numbers and I’m quite happy with it. I think a medium would have been too small.

Really good weekend and perfect weather as always! I rode very badly last year but I was back to my usual mid-pack performance coming in 75th out of 163 in grand vets🤣

Shakedown ride in preparation for Traws Eryri at the weekend.

Heavy rain tomorrow, showers Thurs. Think the sections out in the open will be dry but under the trees it’s going to wet still.

Big thanks to all involved, very well organised, excellent marshalling and signage.

I did it back in 2016 and had forgotten just how hard the route is! That first cobbled climb is brutal😱

Swapped wheels over, indexed the gears, shimmed my slipping seatpost with a bit of beer can and put on my new shoes for a sunset shakedown ride.

09.30 for me too😄

Looking forward to it, fingers crossed it stays dry!

I had my subscription on pause but that’s prompted me to cancel. I’ll look at alternatives in the autumn.

Yes, noticed that, and crashes with rider names🙄

I didn’t think any of the semis were broadcast?

@HarryTuttle thanks for the explanation

cynic-al

Free Member

What’s incorrect about the phrase “illegally riding a footpath”

You’re not going to be arrested by the police and prosecuted for riding a bike in a footpath. It’s trespass though, which is a civil offence, the landowner can ask you to leave but that’s about it.

IANAL though but I seem to remember you were or are cynic-al, so maybe I have misunderstood the rules.

I’m am in no way condoning or justifying violence.

It’s not “illegal” to ride a footpath. It’s lazy reporting.

What do we think about the phrase “illegally riding down a historic footpath” in the 2nd link?

I am old, have full no claims, no points and mine is the best part of £500, which I suspect is to do with having a BD postcode.

“I’m surprised that nobody has said “probably Surron riders””

No mention of balaclavas in the description so unlikely to be Surron riders.

I liked it better before

I’m currently with Brentacre for my slightly modded T4 Kombi, domestic use with commuting.

Listened to the PB podcast this morning and was inspired to spend all of 2 mins coming up with a team. So I’m in.

Is there any way to watch the action for free this year? Failing that what’s the cheapest subscription option?

And yes I know my front tyre is on backwards 🤦

Solo evening ride last night when it was still dry.