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4 in it, come on Donegal!! 

Have Donegal just not bothered turning up? Cavan seem to be a good outfit and justified favourites

[Its been a miserable year]

Frank Dawson has lost the respect of the players - im sure many of you are hearing it.  He had a meeting with chairman last night.
Be interesting to hear the outcome.  General consensus is get him out.  Its been a miserable year - do we continue to possibly the worst championship defeat is decades?
The players are not there esp losing the two mccanns and scullion - the weakest and most inexperienced team for long and many a day and by god it showing on the score.

5 months!!!

So who is going to win ?

Aye, was reading through that waiting on the tip???!!!

For what it's worth I've went for Cork and Donegal, any team that beats Tyrone and Derry in underage in Ulster is doing something right. I'm not saying Cavan are crap

Lads, I haven't been on a bike for about 10 years but have been approached about a couple of charity cycles, each around 80 miles, at the end of the summer.
Not sure I want to get into spending big money as don't think I would keep the cycling up afterwards. I am reading here about boys spending £800-£1200 on bikes. Is there any point in me going out and buying a basic racer at about £200 or am I just wasting my money?

Leo I'd be a novice at cycling, wouldn't have done more than 20 odd mile and still haven't but would go out and do short distances, I've a decent mountain bike alloy frame, light but leading up to a tri event in September last year I went out with a mate on the road and he'd a "proper" road bike, I'd say for my age I'm reasonably fit but he blow me away couldn't keep up with him and I was giving it the welly the whole time, in the best gear for the lay of the road.

If I were thinking of doing a 80 miler I'd never do it on a basic racer, If you have a friend that has a racing bike I'd use it just for the longer races

Mekk full carbon with a 105/Tiagra mix available on wiggle for £840. (cant c&p as i'm footering on phone)

Grand will give that a look, looking forward to seeing the difference to what I've been used to.

Bubba's press conference

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/golf/mastersaugusta/9982631/The-Masters-2013-Bubba-Watson-cries-in-press-conference-after-green-jacket-question.html

Seriously!!!!

Europeans don't win this often. Rory with a bitta form but who knows, Woods is too short a price at 4/1's for any real value though I'd be very happy to back him if he won!! But It's a difficult course, thought Rory played well but missed a few shots also so he could improve, It's interesting that Tiger as Orior said was practicing at the course, he's basically got his life a bit more stable and has worked harder at his game lately

[BeOne Storm Race Road Bike Specifications:]

well I'm looking to pay £40 or £50 quid a month out of my wages for it. A 54 frame bike.

•   Frame: Custom Hydro-formed 6061-T6 Alloy
•   Frame Certification: CE EN14781
•   Forks: High-modulus T700 HM-UD carbon with tapered alloy steerer
•   Headset: FSA Orbit C-40-ACB
•   Handlebars: FSA Wing Compact
•   Stem: FSA Gossamer OS-152
•   Handlebar Tape: Cork Cushion
•   Chainset: FSA Gossamer Pro Compact, 50t x 34t
•   Chain: Shimano Tiagra 4601, 10-Speed
•   Cassette: Shimano Tiagra 4600, 12t-25t, 10-Speed
•   Shifters: Shimano 105 5700
•   Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105 5701
•   Front Derailleur: Shimano 105 5700
•   Brakes: FSA Gossamer
•   Saddle: Vitus
•   Seatpost: FSA SL-280
•   Tyres: Schwalbe Lugano PP, 700x23c
•   Wheelset: Shimano R501
•   Weight: 9kg (54cm)

Though I looked at this one and the price was down from £950 to £630

BeOne Storm Race Road Bike Specifications:

•   Frame: Compact AL7005-T6
•   Fork: Carbon, w/alloy steerer
•   Front Derailleur: Shimano Tiagra
•   Rear Derailleur: Shimano Tiagra
•   Shifters: Shimano Tiagra
•   Brake levers: Shimano Tiagra
•   Brakes: Shimano Tiagra
•   Crankset: Shimano Tiagra (50-39-30T)
•   Handlebar: Kalloy
•   Stem: Kalloy
•   Seatpost: Kalloy
•   Saddle: Selle Royal Seta
•   Hubs: Shimano R501
•   Rims: Shimano R501
•   Chain: Shimano 105
•   Cassette: Shimano Tiagra (12 - 30T)
•   Tires: Schwalbe Lugano
•   Weight: 9.7 kg
   

Ok I've encouraged the boss into doing/getting the bike to work scheme (he's getting a bike for himself also!!) I'm thinking £800 for the bike. Would like some good ideas for types of bike for that price.

I wouldn't be the tallest so interested in the frame of the bike and what is best for my height. i'm past trikes

Depends on what you want the bike for, if you want a road bike i would be considering something along the links below
Though if its for commuting or maybe going along canal towpaths or cycle trails you might want a hybrid or even a mountain bike.

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/cannondale/synapse-6-tiagra-compact-2013-road-bike-ec042920
http://www.evanscycles.com/products/trek/15-c-h2-2013-road-bike-ec040343

What you could watch out for is whichever shop you are looking at see what 2012 bikes they have on sale, often there is a significant reduction. Over here the like of evans cycles wont let you have the sale price on the cycle to work scheme, but from what i hear the shops at home are easier talked to on this.

try other websites like chainreaction wiggle ribble and get an idea what you want. Height wise - you will need to tell us that vital stat for further guidance - if you are 6ft around a 56-58, if around 5ft 8 id say a 52cm however the bike shop will guide you.
If in Belfast you could try Paul Slane cycles fairly sure they do the cycle to work scheme.

Was in Chain Reaction earlier and was pushed along to this bike, I know they push their own type but what ya think? £850

Vitus Bikes Zenium VRS - 105 Road Bike 2013

Competion-level spec list. Wallet-friendly price. What's not to like?

The 2013 Zenium range features an all-new 6061-T6 hydroformed alloy frameset which boasts improved aesthetics and mimics our top-end carbon frames in styling and geometry.

A carbon fork with tapered alloy steerer comes as standard on all models and brings a new level of performance to the range, offering greatly improved handling and comfort.

The Zenium VRS features a components list that won't look out of place on the starting line of any midweek club race or criterium, but with compact and rider-friendly geometry it's also your ideal companion for epic weekend centuries, charity cyclosportives or year-round training.

Triple-butted 6061 aluminium frame and UD carbon fork
Our new 6061-T6 aluminium frame with custom-drawn aerospace tubing delivers a ride that is light, stiff and responsive. A UD carbon fork with tapered alloy steerer reduces road buzz and provides precise and predictable handling on all road surfaces.

Shimano 105/FSA groupset
Race ready performance is provided by Shimano's 105 5700 shifters and derailleurs. As technology advances many features trickle down from Dura Ace to 105 presenting an incredibly slick performer with improved aesthetics. The heart of the transmission is an FSA Gossamer Pro 50t x 34t compact chainset offering a club race friendly gear ratio that will be equally at home on longer weekend training rides.

Bump!!!!   

fight fight fight fight!!

Woods, Tiger    4/1

   Laird, Martin    100/1

   Lawrie, Paul    300/1


Mcilroy, Rory    8/1

   Cabrera, Angel    110/1

   Toms, David    300/1


Mickelson, Phil    11/1

   Jacobson, Fredrik    110/1

   Donaldson, Jamie    300/1


Rose, Justin    18/1

   Van Pelt, Bo    110/1

   Gay, Brian    300/1


Scott, Adam    25/1

   Kaymer, Martin    110/1

   Curtis, Ben    300/1


Bradley, Keegan    25/1

   Johnson, Zach    125/1

   Ishikawa, Ryo    350/1


Schwartzel, Charl    25/1

   Els, Ernie    125/1

   Glover, Lucas    350/1


Oosthuizen, Louis    28/1

   Manassero, Matteo    125/1

   Na, Kevin    350/1


Westwood, Lee    28/1

   Coetzee, George    150/1

   Bjorn, Thomas    350/1


Johnson, Dustin    30/1

   Henley, Russell    150/1

   Lynn, David    350/1


Donald, Luke    30/1

   Olesen, Thorbjorn    150/1

   Leishman, Marc    400/1


Watson, Bubba    35/1

   Cink, Stewart    150/1

   Weir, Mike    500/1


Kuchar, Matt    35/1

   Moore, Ryan    150/1

   Fujita, Hiroyuki    500/1


Snedeker, Brandt    35/1

   Couples, Fred    175/1

   Potter, Ted    500/1


Garcia, Sergio    40/1

   Singh, Vijay    200/1

   Peterson, John    500/1


Poulter, Ian    45/1

   Merrick, John    200/1

   Langer, Bernhard    500/1


Mahan, Hunter    45/1

   Senden, John    200/1

   Wiratchant, Thaworn    750/1


Fowler, Rickie    50/1

   Molinari, Francesco    200/1

   Olazabal, Jose Maria    750/1


Day, Jason    55/1

   Sterne, Richard    200/1

   Smith, Nathan    1000/1


Harrington, Padraig    55/1

   Yang, Y.E    200/1

   Guan, Tian-Lang    1000/1


Stricker, Steve    55/1

   Grace, Branden    200/1

   O'Meara, Mark    1000/1


Mcdowell, Graeme    60/1

   Streelman, Kevin    200/1

   Woosnam, Ian    1000/1


Watney, Nick    60/1

   Garrigus, Robert    200/1

   Weaver, Michael    1000/1


Stenson, Henrik    60/1

   Thompson, Michael    225/1

   Dunbar, Alan    1000/1


Haas, Bill    66/1

   Clark, Tim    225/1

   Vogel, TJ    1000/1


Dufner, Jason    66/1

   Fernandez-Castano, Gonzalo    225/1

   Mize, Larry    1000/1


Simpson, Webb    70/1

   Points, DA    225/1

   Lyle, Sandy    1000/1


Furyk, Jim    70/1

   Piercy, Scott    225/1

   Fox, Steven    1000/1


Choi, KJ    80/1

   Immelman, Trevor    250/1

   Stadler, Craig    1000/1


Hanson, Peter    80/1

   Pettersson, Carl    250/1

   Crenshaw, Ben    1000/1


Colsaerts, Nicolas    90/1

   Huh, John    250/1

   Watson, Tom

Are Ballycastle in some sort of training regime that they are over trained (gym wise) and and not enough stick work done? Thought they would be pulling hard this year, early days but..........

Yeah wouldn't be able to stomach him winning, Went for Keegan (straight), Choi and McDowell each way small wager