Biggest difference I found was getting used to pushing a 53t ring as opposed to a 44t. Once I’d done a couple of months and built up my strength then the averages rose quite quickly.
Full lycra is the way to go though, it’s the right tool for the job.

I’m more impressed that you actually got through on the phone on a Monday morning!! :D

Endo hasn’t logged my stats correctly for today’s ride yet, so there’s possibly a glitch at their end at the mo too?

All this not talking for xx amount of time is utterly pointless and downright bloody childish. She’d get told so in no uncertain terms too. It’s pathetic.

Mind you, I am divorced now……

Andy Whitworth up at Try Cycling in Kirkburton is the man to see for wheels in Hudds.

brooess – Member

I’m ok with it – saves me or anyone else taking a tumble. Can’t see the holes if you’re riding tight in a group.
I like the ‘looking out for each other’ culture – it can be hard to find these days.

I’m with you on this. When I’m chewing the bars with the quick lads on a Sunday club ride I want to know what’s going on in front of me when I can’t see the road ahead. Also, the roads are often so bad in places that a shout of ‘out’ or ‘middle’ (or whatever is necessary) is much the preferred option to removing a hand from the bars at pace.

No shaved legs here Nick!! 8)

And notice the flat pedals too….. :P

Got me a couple of times:
Saturday

Sunday

toxicsoks – Member

robdob – see if you can get a discount for 2 as I reckon I could do with a proper bike fit for the roadie. (Also live in West Yorkshire) 8)

An even better deal for 3 would be good – I’m in Hudds :mrgreen:

I didn’t see anywhere on the course that was ‘unrideable’ due to mud. I pushed up all the slippery hills because they were a combination of too steep and/or too slippy (incl. rocks and roots) for me and I was actually faster walking anyway. Everywhere else that was muddy (up, flat or down) I rode as fast as I could. I did 6 laps, ranging from 46mins to 51mins and didn’t think that ‘mud’ was an issue at all.

I can’t believe no one is prepared to doorstep him. He claims he gets paid in cash, so why not pop round to his house with a few quid in your pocket just in case he needs some change….
A lass once asked me to sort out a small financial matter with an ex of her’s. It was about a pair of spds that he owed her for. It was amazing how quick the money appeared when I knocked on his door.

Some albums are so ingrained in my psyche that I can hear a song randomly on the radio and then not only automatically start the next track on the album in my head as the first one finishes, but I’m also disappointed when the DJ either speaks or just mixes in the next completely different track on their playlist!
I also experience the same kind of disappointment when songs don’t follow each other that have no connection whatsoever – other than randomly being on any one of quite a few ‘mix’ tapes that I used to listen to a lot at work years ago.

Gotta love them Sweary Northerners.
Top stuff as ever, Blower.

Guinea worm?

What an arsehole.

I’ve had a V-Brake rim peel off for around a quarter of the wheel circumference and managed to zip tie the tyre to the wheel enough to be able to ride back to the car again.

I also had to clean out the thread on my mate’s mech hanger half way down the Pleney, when his saint rear mech literally just fell off. I screwed the bolt in from the opposite side until there was enough clean thread for it to bite again from the correct side, then put it all back together again as it had all survived intact. He never had any more issues with it at all.

I’ve got a pair of Mavic Open Pros on Hope Pro 3s for my winter wheels. I’ve also got the replacement bearings in stock for when necessary.

Because it was our 10th Anniversary this year I asked local lad Dave Longbottom, a keen, young photographer who loves filming mtb, to come along and make a short film to document the day for us.

Here’s the result:

If you’re planning to enter on the day, please print off an entry form from the website HERE fill it in in full beforehand and bring the correct cash (£20.00) or pre-written cheque with you – it really will save a lot of time.

Parking is all on road, so please please please arrive early to avoid any unnecessary stress.

Hope you all have a safe journey and enjoy the event. :D

Bacon butties STILL ONLY £1.00ea!!
It’d be rude not to at these prices!!
Come on – the more the merrier. Don’t forget, if you turn up, you’re in!!

There’ll also be an opportunity to buy Finesse Products on the day too.
Multi Clean (bike wash), Multi Lube, Grease Buster (degreaser) and Stop! (disc brake cleaner) will all be available at a discounted rate. All products are already available through your LBS, but here’s a chance to top-up your shed, or try something new for the first time.

If you fancy coming along but haven’t yet sent off your form then just turn up on the morning. WE NEVER TURN ANYONE AWAY. If you’re there, you’re riding!

FREE GOODY BAG for the first 300 riders to register!!

This year’s goody bag will contain a selection of products from Wild Trail. Sports nutrition and all the health benefits of wholegrain and popped corn in a tasty bar. Wild Trail are intending to be on site with bargains to be had, so don’t forget your wallets!! :D

Also, don’t forget to mail info@penninephysio.co.uk to book a slot for your pre/post event massage at only £5.00 a go. Bookings can also be made on the day too.

Still just enough time left to pre-enter. Get your forms in the post and make sure to include your mobile number so I can text you your entry number. Pre-entering really does help us in our organisation of the event and also speeds up your sign-on on the day.

Don’t forget that a Sports Massage is available to book for before and after the event on Sunday. Only £5.00 for a ten minute leg rub :D

Either email info@penninephysio.co.uk or phone 01484 843455 to book your slot. Bookings can also be made on the day, but there could well be a queue.

Unlucky mate, they’re shot. You need a new crankset.

I find that the first blatant bottom burp is very much a pivotal moment in any new relationship!

Still plenty of time to get your entry in the post folks.
Come on, don’t be shy!! We’d love to see you!! :D

Turn your hands so that your wrists are a lot lower than usual. This not only forces the body position down too, it also means that when you are really pulling on the bars you are effectively pulling them down towards the floor.

Plenty room for everyone, Nick. Get a form sent over, it’ll be great to catch up again mate.

Friday afternoon?

Bored?

Great time to fill in your cvmbc entry form ready to post this evening!
Go on, you’ll love it!! :D

Keep those entry forms coming in folks, the trails are remarkably dry and should be sweet come the day. :D

White spirit in a chain bath, followed by Finesse Multi-Clean and a hose down with the rest of the bike.

David Platt off Corrie (character or otherwise)
Michael McIntyre
Peter Andre

I have no useful contribution to make.
*polishes dancing shoes*

I live local, and despite regularly riding with the organiser and the route coming through my village, I wouldn’t touch this event today.
Brutal summed it up nicely for me too.
Well done fella.

Any news/feedback to report yet?
Hope all who rode got round safe and unscathed today.

According to FaceFaff, the organiser has phoned the Council and they’ve been up and cleared the snow now.
The FULL ROUTE is now back ON.

Best of luck to everyone that’s riding this bad boy on Sunday. Brutal doesn’t even scratch the surface…..

That top tube mounted bag of bandito’s looks a good bet for big days on the road bike. I’ve been thinking about something like this myself after running out of pocket space on Easter Monday’s 163 miler.

And no doubt if any of the previous posters were to be pulled for a slight transgression or momentary lapse (the kind that we’re all prone to from time to time), instead of being nuked from orbit as we ‘should’ be, they’d merely expect the Copper to show some ‘common sense’ and let them on their way with a warning. Because that would be all that was really required etc etc :roll: