Cycling

Helix. · August 23, 2020, 10:40:08 PM

Any recommendations on a turbo trainer. Have a basic racer bike and would like to keep it going with shorter evenings and possible 2nd wave. Was doing 150km-200km during the Covid. Would greatly appreciate any feedback. Have looked at Halfords site just would like 2nd opinion

Milltown Row2 · August 25, 2020, 08:50:51 AM

I've a few bikes and like a bit of cycling but WTF are people at going out on the roads today, in that weather (a storm) and cycling to work? f**king madness

gerry · August 25, 2020, 08:26:17 PM

Quote from: Helix. on August 23, 2020, 10:40:08 PM
Any recommendations on a turbo trainer. Have a basic racer bike and would like to keep it going with shorter evenings and possible 2nd wave. Was doing 150km-200km during the Covid. Would greatly appreciate any feedback. Have looked at Halfords site just would like 2nd opinion

I'd spend a few pounds more and get one that is swift compatible as your likely to stick at it better than a standard turbo.

bennydorano · August 28, 2020, 01:00:06 PM

Late switch in the Kerry team, going for Dumoullin @15/2

maddog · August 28, 2020, 02:08:04 PM

Quote from: bennydorano on August 28, 2020, 01:00:06 PM
Late switch in the Kerry team, going for Dumoullin @15/2

Think i'll take another look at Pinot

oakleaflad · August 28, 2020, 04:29:26 PM

Quote from: bennydorano on August 28, 2020, 01:00:06 PM
Late switch in the Kerry team, going for Dumoullin @15/2

You have the odds anywhere?

bennydorano · August 28, 2020, 04:37:48 PM

Oddschecker for best prices available

https://www.oddschecker.com/cycling/tour-de-france/winner

oakleaflad · August 28, 2020, 04:58:05 PM

Quote from: bennydorano on August 28, 2020, 04:37:48 PM
Oddschecker for best prices available

https://www.oddschecker.com/cycling/tour-de-france/winner

Dumoulin looks decent value there. Quintana decent e/w value too.

bennydorano · August 28, 2020, 05:38:20 PM

Dauphine winner Martinez at 40/1 is some value, only won because of withdrawals but who's to say this year!

Hound · August 31, 2020, 07:22:33 PM

Bennett a whisker away from a stage win today. Great effort, hopefully he'll get one later.

SHEEDY · August 31, 2020, 07:56:23 PM

Gutting for Sam Bennett, Ewan just pipping him on the line. Stage win shouldn't be too far away.

illdecide · September 01, 2020, 11:43:05 AM

Ahh here I thought he had it but to be fair to Ewan he came from behind like a rocket to pip him at the post...Great racing all the same and as you say it has to be only a matter of time before Sam get's his stage win.
What do you all make of it so far? I know it's only 3 stages in but have enjoyed it all the same.

oakleaflad · September 01, 2020, 12:59:28 PM

Enjoyable so far. Mountain finish today, should be interesting to see if we have any GC movement.

gerry · September 01, 2020, 05:16:37 PM

Glad to see Dan Martin out of any GC chances, this way he wont be hunted down if he goes stage hunting. Tomorrow another sprint stage for Sam so here's hoping.

oakleaflad · September 02, 2020, 11:41:30 AM

Quote from: gerry on September 01, 2020, 05:16:37 PM
Glad to see Dan Martin out of any GC chances, this way he wont be hunted down if he goes stage hunting. Tomorrow another sprint stage for Sam so here's hoping.

Riding with a broken bone in his back. Has said he'll target stage wins and isn't interested in GC but it'll be interesting to see if he's fit to compete for any wins.