Cycling

[grounded]

All up for grabs today in the Giro. Nairo is going to need a bigger time gap with the tt on the last day. Lots of excitement ahead!

[bennydorano]

After a dull first week the Giro was compelling viewing. Congratulations to Dumoulin I thought Quintana would nail him in the mountains but I reckon Quintana had half an eye on the TDF and probably tried to win the Giro at 80% of his capacity.

Hopefully the Tour isn't a shitfest this year. La Vuelta is always entertaining.

[bennydorano]

See Froome is now 10/11 & Quintana 4/1 for TDF.

[seafoid]

The New Zealand America's Cup boat features a few cyclists

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sailing/2017/05/24/new-zealand-embrace-pedal-power-americas-cup-bid/

[Corner Forward]

Hi folks

I'm looking some advise on buying my first road bike. Any help on what to look for or any good retailers would be welcomed. Cheers

[JimStynes]

Hi folks

I'm looking some advise on buying my first road bike. Any help on what to look for or any good retailers would be welcomed. Cheers

What's your budget and what height are you?

[Corner Forward]

Budget wise under £1000 but I could push it if it would make a big difference in the standard of bike. Height I am 5 7.

[bennydorano]

See the Planet X Pro carbon with full Ultegra available for £999 again. A great deal. Medium size would fit you. I've had one before, very good bike for the money.

[JimStynes]

If you're only getting into it then something £600/700 would get you a decent bike. Then if you stick at it and really get into it you will upgrade and your first bike will become your winter bike. Those Planet X bikes are hard to beat for value all the same. When looking for something I would look for a shimano 105 groupset, or an ultegra groupset would be a bonus. Where do you live?

[Corner Forward]

If you're only getting into it then something £600/700 would get you a decent bike. Then if you stick at it and really get into it you will upgrade and your first bike will become your winter bike. Those Planet X bikes are hard to beat for value all the same. When looking for something I would look for a shimano 105 groupset, or an ultegra groupset would be a bonus. Where do you live?

Thanks Jim, I live in Newcastle.

[andoireabu]

Has anybody any experience of Boardman bicycles? Was looking at the one in the link but wouldn't know much about bikes.  I was in a bike shop during the week and the lad there told me to stay away from a Carrera I was looking at and pointed me towards a Giant Escape 3.  Looking a bike to do a bit of training on and maybe commute the odd day to work.

http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductMobileDisplay?catalogId=15551&langId=-1&categoryId=212536&productId=1173809&storeId=11101

[grounded]

Has anybody any experience of Boardman bicycles? Was looking at the one in the link but wouldn't know much about bikes.  I was in a bike shop during the week and the lad there told me to stay away from a Carrera I was looking at and pointed me towards a Giant Escape 3.  Looking a bike to do a bit of training on and maybe commute the odd day to work.

http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductMobileDisplay?catalogId=15551&langId=-1&categoryId=212536&productId=1173809&storeId=11101

Not a thing wrong with that Boardman. I bought a road team about 4 years ago and still running perfect. The only thing I would say is that depending on the Halfords the bike may not be assembled 100% correctly so u would get someone who knows a little bit about bikes to set it up for you. That Boardman you are looking at will be absolutely fine for you for leisure/commute particularly with disc brakes . Halfords often do big promotions 20% off etc so maybe wait for that?

[grounded]

Anyone for the fondo tomorrow?

[Last Man]

Anyone for the fondo tomorrow?

Aye dreading the thought of it. If it wasnt going to be the last one I could talk myself out of it.

[grounded]

Anyone for the fondo tomorrow?

Aye dreading the thought of it. If it wasnt going to be the last one I could talk myself out of it.

Good luck, hopefully weather stays fair. My first fondo so should be good