But that’s my point PrinceJohn, Mr Lineker doesn’t have to be on twitter (he doesn’t need the exposure!) I used to follow him too. It’s revolting what people write but…. he could save himself the grief by deleting his account.

@Renton

Make sure the pins are in!

The Jags (&Harriers) must have been hard to work to eng on, so many add-ons and bodges over their service life. Cool jet the Jag though.

Standard RAF then Renton, take an piece of equipment made specifically for one job then try to force another role out of it!!

Just a spot of banter Scott, I used to be RAF.

Multi-role as long as it’s from 30,000′ or above!

I’ll bet Flt Lt Norris is ex -GR1!!

I do both, use the CX for road riding about 50/50 mix of road and mtb and wear the same gear.

I’ve found Altura attack soft shell hoody s thin so you won’t overheat but still wind proof and looks good IMHO – not too roady and good for mtbing too.

The Morvelo thermo- something range is brilliant for colder days and looks the business too.

Welcome to the CX world, which one you getting?

What the frig are air defenders doing low-level. I’ve never seen the like!

Allthepies – at least I’m not the only one.

Ride planned this morning, couldn’t be arsed!

Can’t use fog as an excuse as it’s bright blue here in Malvern!

No but word of warning, I have snapped a set of rods in the drain, the brass collar failed.

Had to dig to the joint and get a drains man to break the pipe to retrieve the plunger and rods. Expensive, time-consuming and annoying.

Go careful, and if it’s stuck fast get a local independant bloke round (forget dynorod and the rest) to see what he can do and possibly CCTV/jetblast or otherwise sort the problem.

I feel your pain, good luck.

Drac answers this question correctly on page 1 with his clip from True Romance. The best monologue ever – and I won’t discuss it further.

*held*

Do you or a friend have an air rifle that works? Reliable, humane and 100% sure you’ve got it- my ratting option of choice. Set up enough light to see by at dusk and put some bread or dog food out, set up quite close so as to ensure a humane kill. They are hungry at dusk cos they’ve been holed up all day so will come out

I don’t use poison cos I have dogs and animals and the poison can be bought out by the rat and contaminate the surrounding area.

Live traps are good for the dippy youngsters but the older wily ones won’t go near iin my experience. And then you have to dispose of said rat by driving it miles or shooting it which I don’t like doing in the box.

The Old fashioned neck breakers are ok but they are bloody deadly to set if you get your finger in them whilst setting them.

Yours,

An experienced ratter!

+1 for tadpole. I’m 6′ & 220lbs and it fits me perfectly one up. Excellent kit, longest stint was 5 nights in it on the trot moving every night wild camping in shite weather and it help up.

Cheers trout

Cheers. As always, the bloke who seems to know his onions is the most expensive.

Mine arrived too. BARGIN!

Thanks for the PSA!

https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/egypt

I wouldn’t at the moment though.

I have been to Cairo just before the political unrest and it’s quite a challenging place to visit when there isn’t a chance of being caught up in demonstrations. You need to be very aware of scams and ‘guides’ who are going to fleece/rob/rape you.

I’d leave it mate.

Star Wars? Really? I’m surprised. Episodes 4, 5 & 6? What’s not to like?

The first 3 modern episodes on the other had…..

Lost in translation.

Everyone I know raved about it. I thought it was turgid pish.

EDIT – hadn’t seen page 1 when I posted. I guess that I’m in good company regarding this load of garbage!

+1 for Granville Island. Do the brewery tour of the Granville Microbrewery if you’re into that. I really enjoyed that.

Climb the Grouse Grind if you’re into walking up hills.

Mooch around the bars in Gastown if you want bars/clubs.

Eat lunch at The Bread Garden on Denman St. After walking the Stanley Park sea wall – Best. Lunch. Ever.

Cartalk. Absolute friggin genius. An NPR production from the US. My favorite podcast by far.

Yes I have the yellow & black one off wiggle too.

Excellent build quality and looks good too. Plenty warm over a thick base layer for me. Arm holes are snug to keep the warm in, works really well

They come snug so go for your size or one up if your going to wear over a thicker top.

Buy it, you deserve it!

Thank-you Dibbs, looking now.

Thanks pik n mix, I think that it will be a bit too much computer and too much $$ for me.

Ta, looking now.

Franksinatra – if I was making a list of things driving me up the wall for the last 48 hours those would be in my top 10.

I’ll add one – my usual 45 minute walk with the hounds, probably my favourite time of the day, taking 45 minutes to get out of he house then an hour and 30 of plodding with inane commentary and random panicking about the dogs getting lost, hurt etc

Oldschool – legend.

Gin n tonic with very little tonic and lots of Ice and Lime

Red cabbage, perfect to do the day before and quick micro to warm up.

I do early shifts at work so wake up early on days off, like to ride as the sun comes up too. “Best time of the day” cliche and all that. I like to experience the changing of the seasons over the year at the same time of the day. Weather is often clearer and calmer first thing, especially in the summer.

The new Renthal carbon Fatbar lite! It’s perfect for your needs!

Another +1 for Mazda 6.

Mine was 08 plate 2.0d, 65k miles, sport estate, £8,500. I’ve done 20,000 without a glitch this year.

Get a RICS surveyor to value it. No argument then.

When I step back to use the toilet, at least one of the passengers always asks “who’s flying the plane mate?”

Without fail. For the last 15 years.

Thank you, I’m set to go try on tomorrow.mlike the look of the Cheviots and the mudclaws.

Mtbmatt – let me know if you sign up!

Thank you all very much.

The event is very muddy apparently, almost an assault course.

I plan to train exclusively on trails, I’m only want to be able to get round and get to the bike! I’m not looking for a time.

Just bought my CAADX on C2W from Evans

Paper price £999

Going to be deducted £50.83 for 12 months.

So 39% discount and interest free payments.

No brainer as the yanks insist on saying.

Agreed regarding the variability of soft shell. Some are not breathable at all.

It’s so dependant on how you hot you burn. I wear significantly less than the guys I ride with, I prefer to be cold for the first 10 mins and just right for the rest of the time, they hate the feeling if being cold and open zips etc as the ride goes on.

My recommendation for road riding in the cold ( 0- 3deg c) is textran thermo or something similar – I found a bargain Campag top and Morvelo do a thermoactive top. Both do me on the coldest days with a thin berghaus LS base layer. This fabric seems to have the right combination of keeping warm in but allowing breathability to keep the worst of the damp out.

I don’t think there is a solution for rain. You either get wet from the rain if you’re not wearing a shell or wet from sweat if you’re working at any moderate effort because manufacturers’ claims for breathability may sound wonderful, and event and gore text certainly breath better than other membranes, but I just cook inside.

Cheers for info.

Good enough recommendation for me aP, GP 4 seasons on order!

Umop3 genuine question from a roady newbie – why are they shit? I’ve only heard good things about gator skins and GP 4 seasons.