Cycling

bennydorano · September 05, 2015, 07:14:52 PM

The GC guys will be starting to panic a bit about Tom Dumoulin now with a 39km TT waiting for them on Tuesday. They've got 2 days to empty him or there could be a mighty shock on the cards.

illdecide · September 07, 2015, 11:38:35 AM

Done my first real cycle yesterday with proper hills and got it tight but enjoyed it too. Have a lot more respect for them professionals after trying a piece of what they normally do and they seem to make it look like little to no effort. I thought i'd strong legs but after yesterday i'm going to have to strengthen further...the 15 stone in weight is killing me though, def have to try and trim down a bit as i think it would make a big difference on the hills.

bennydorano · September 07, 2015, 01:00:36 PM

Every little helps, but they're still c***ts unless you're in the 9-11stone bracket.

bennydorano · September 07, 2015, 07:02:07 PM

Anyone here bought Chinese Carbon wheels? I see a great looking set available for about £400, with Ceramic bearings & Novatec hubs. I've done a fair bit of reading up on various forums and there's wildly differing experiences & I've come to the conclusion that it's 50/50 whether you get a good set or a shite set.

JimStynes · September 07, 2015, 07:22:09 PM

I would personally never go down that road. I know fellas who have and race chinese frames, wheels etc and have never had a problem. But knowing my luck I will be the one that gets the dodgy one on a 40mph+ descent! Plus if they are shite or break you have no one to go to. Not worth the risk in my opinion.

Pub Bore · September 09, 2015, 10:52:13 AM

Anyone doing the Great Dublin Bike Ride on Sunday?

illdecide · September 09, 2015, 01:13:39 PM

Quote from: Pub Bore on September 09, 2015, 10:52:13 AM
Anyone doing the Great Dublin Bike Ride on Sunday?

Yes i am...100k. The 5:00am wake up call is def putting me off though. think race starts at 8

Linkbox · September 11, 2015, 12:04:00 AM

Great win for Nico today. Smiling the whole way home during the sprint.

http://www.stickybottle.com/races-results/video-missed-nicolas-roches-vuelta-stage-win-here-it-is/

bennydorano · September 11, 2015, 02:32:02 PM

They're not shaking Domoulin at La Vuelta, pity he's only a few seconds in hand as he'll no doubt get chinned on tomorrow's brutal looking stage. Wouldn't have been too many tipping him to win!

Tour of Britain's been good viewing too.

Clov · September 11, 2015, 03:02:03 PM

Quote from: bennydorano on September 11, 2015, 02:32:02 PM
They're not shaking Domoulin at La Vuelta, pity he's only a few seconds in hand as he'll no doubt get chinned on tomorrow's brutal looking stage. Wouldn't have been too many tipping him to win!

Tour of Britain's been good viewing too.

You reckon? I see the bookies have him and Aru both at evens. I thought his lead wasn't enough after the TT but after yesterday i'm not so sure that he won't hold on. A lot of climbing tomorrow but its not a hill top finish as far as i remember, so that might just swing it for him.

Walt Jabsco · September 11, 2015, 08:50:55 PM

Yesterdays Stage 5 in the Tour of Britain was indeed good viewing. The last climb from Melmerby to Hartside Fell is a hard slog all right. Didn't do it on the road or on a bike but off road on two feet, it was brutal. I was amazed at the speed the competitors were maintaining at the top. I know it must be the same for all the pros but knowing that climb puts it all in perspective.

Domoulin in a more comfortable position even though he was involved in the crash along with Aru. It has been reported Aru seen doctor twice after the crash

bennydorano · September 12, 2015, 05:06:55 PM

No fairytale in Spain for Tom, went to the well once too often & having a team around him that had no GC expectations was ultimately fatal. As a 24 year old he should have a huge future, Wiggins has shown what specialist TT men are capable of.

BennyCake · September 12, 2015, 06:06:51 PM

Not exactly the Tour De France, but just seen planning permission submitted for a Greenway from Newry to Omeath. That would link up Portadown to Carlingford as a walking/cycling route.

But considering the balls up with Narrow Water Bridge, I'll believe this when I see it.

Clov · September 12, 2015, 07:43:30 PM

Quote from: BennyCake on September 12, 2015, 06:06:51 PM
Not exactly the Tour De France, but just seen planning permission submitted for a Greenway from Newry to Omeath. That would link up Portadown to Carlingford as a walking/cycling route.

But considering the balls up with Narrow Water Bridge, I'll believe this when I see it.

Very good. That Newry to Omeath stretch is very dangerous on a bike.

redzone · September 23, 2015, 05:38:03 PM

Any good recommendations for lights on a bike for cycling at night, or maybe what not to get. Cheers