Didnt your parents ever tell you an apple tree would grow inside you? 😉

I’m conflicted on this, its a great boost for the town and local economy but from a selfish perspective its been a pain in the arse having all the tracks and trails closed off… usually mountain bike and run loops of the grounds most weeks… some great trails above the castle…can’t wait for them to reopen

Emailed BC lunchtime and got a call off a para legal an hour later. She’s emailed me the full form to fill out. Text contact with a witness who told me he had a camera in his car, this recorded me passing but not the actual incident ( at least there will be no arguments about lights etc). Funnily enough legal assistance was never a reason I thought about, joined BC as did mountain bike leader qualification and became a road commisaire…. I always used to save more than the annual cost via discounts from halfords and CRC…. will keep you posted

Lovewookie I’ve spoken to local cannondale stockists who will do me a report… yep its a carbon cross bike so we’ll see what they say. Joepud sorry to hear that hopefully if you got the reg police can pursue it?

In North Wales slate ones seem ubiquitous…. got a drawer full from various events….rarely used ! Good luck with your plans though

Yep car emerged from junction on left crossing give way sign … car I filtered past had stopped to avoid blocking junction for oncoming traffic turning right i presume…..walking a bit easier now but gonna be feet up this weekend and loving the co-codamol!

Thanks for advice folks… First collision in over 30 years so usually pretty safe!

Thanks folks… was feeling guilty about it as the driver was really nice… im such a softy!

If you have to apparently sitting diagonally opposite each other, one front one back is safer…. I’d probably go with driver in the front 😉 also you’re supposed to keep all windows down and wear masks…. should be pleasant in December!

I must be one lucky barsteward then because I’m bouncing back really well…. resting Hr is still 5bpm higher than before and not seeing as high HR as I’d usually expect… 4hrs yesterday on road and 4hrs mtb round clwyds today… feeling great! Started new very physical job 3 weeks ago too and coping with that too…. I think I was lucky doing so much in lockdown maybe meant I was fit so recovered quickly

If you epoxy the inserts try warming cranks first and using a hair dryer to warm the epoxy to get it to flow into the gaps more easily… its what people do on snowboard repairs… was gonna do it myself on some FSA cranks but windwaves lifetime warranty was a proper one… new cranks bb and rings too!

Rec first aid courses are pretty good Jonny Collins runs them in N Wales and I’ve done a few…he runs MTB leadership courses too so usually all mtbers on the first aid stuff

Interesting views there guys… ive still not started omnipod due to my consultant not doing face to face meetings or training because of covid… I did get a letter saying they’d not forgotten about me and would be invited to start pump usage when appointments start again!

I wouldn’t be happy handing over 1200 without an idea of where someone lived. Be gutted if bike turned out to be stolen and couldn’t point out where you got it to the police… I’d want to see someone physically walk out the front door with it!

Cheers folks, am being fairly sensible, resting hr coming down so am on the mend. Steady flat 8mile run yesterday and no ill effects today so hopefully i can build it up slowly. Cheers for advice 👍

Nope Wales is NOT OPEN TO VISITORS a lot of pubs,hotels etc are asking for photo ID proving you live in Wales before you’ll get served…

We’ve got one locally round Abergele… very strange character 🤔 look out for him when I’m a celebrity starts!

Where do you live fella? Sure someone will live near you and would let you try one for size… medium montaro user North Wales!

On the news the other day, cold water swimming linked to prevention of alzheimer’s

Lush

I saw a p20 that weighed 18lb but that was a ridiculous build… eg combination of 2 Ti bbs as one brands cups were lighter whilst using the axle from another…. literally no expense spared! My Columbus max Fuquay is 4lb 13oz so over 2kg and built up to 23/24lb heavier than my current full susser!

2bliss strips are dead easy to use

Same happened to my mate on the way to work as a dentist 😕 later on the chief executive of the bus company was sat having a filling! When he told him about it the CEO reviewed the footage personally and it resulted in a bollocking and re-training for the driver… must be 12 years ago

If you just want a right hand 10 speed I’ve got an xo gripshift and a really good xx rear mech I’ve taken off the bike this evening, got a 10speed cassette and new (2 rides) chain for it too

I’d say similar size to castelli stuff if that’s a help… nice stuff jerseys gilet and socks so far… all with 50 quid off voucher… again not sure I’d pay full whack for it

It’s getting time to get the Gabba back on… that and Nanoflex arms,knees and shorts does me most of the autumn with varying base layers. Got chilly around North Wales recently… hailstorm yesterday on bike!

https://www.cannondalespares.com

Try these guys

Adapter kit 7 quid from planet x means you can use existing hub and future wheel/hub purchases will be simpler

Was buying Grafton kit off them in 91 and they had been around a long time by then… bit chaotic maybe but wouldn’t worry about their integrity! Anyone local could call in and chase them up?

timb34 so the spacers basically take up the 5mm difference per side?… looks like a better long-term bet for when I get a new front wheel… thanks guys looks like a plan 😀

Dave Buchanan’s c2c route is a cracker… did it over 3 days with a bunch of mates … camped and drank a bit much every night! Particularly interesting evening in Devil’s Bridge when our visit to the pub coincided with school PTA mums meeting/session 😀

Sportsdirect ones for 26 quid are great … tough and fine for fishing etc too with kneepads fitted internally… was comparing them with a mates far more expensive pair and they looked like they were off the same production line

I now need a folding glider/submarine…. Best get lotto entered!

Reviews I read drew a similar conclusion…also mentioned sealant leaking through side walls badly too 😳

Some weird views on this place.. butlers eh? I’m a valley’s boy only butler I’ve known was Claude. Perhaps I’m overly safety conscious having a MBL qualification but knowing the technical requirements of the descent I have concerns for newbies on poor quality bikes… rigid bikes and cheapo imitation v brakes have their limitations over that terrain…the lack of helmet exacerbates this. We ran off the mountain some of the people we passed lower down would never have made the cut off even if the were aware of it. I’ve ridden the mountain a few times starting in 1992 on an Alpinestars pre v brakes and even with a couple of years experience it was a scary descent in places!

Might be moist in places…. its known for being soggy during hosepipe ban conditions

Would do if I had the first clue how to… it was beautiful tho!

Owners think you do it for love not money! And trade prices are nothing special… I often still bought online from the German places when I worked in a shop

Thanks folks….if you can have a word with the weather forecast please it’ll be much appreciated!

Proposed schedule for Sat
If we left at 5.30 from Tavel inn in Wenvoe, Millenium stadium at 6am
Merthyr 31 miles 7.30am
Brecon. 49 miles 9.00am
Builth Wells 66 miles 10.15am
Llandrindod 73 miles 11.15am
Newtown 99miles 1.00pm
Llangynog 135 miles 3.00pm
Corwen 152 miles 4.30pm
Prestatyn 7.30pm -8.00pm

Cheers Moley routes above planning on 15mph average so ideally roads, originally I’m from Ynysybwl so know the old roads further north but not fancying pedalling over Gabalfa flyover!