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  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    mcmullej wrote:
    will3 wrote:
    Mcmull, coast to the line? You've only "won" one month so far. Best see about december eh?


    Podium places, polka dots, stage wins. All very cool.

    But it's all about the GC, baby.

    </pictureofbertiepretendingtoshootyou>

    Remember when Zabel thought he had won Milan-Sanremo? :twisted:
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • mcmullej
    mcmullej Posts: 136
    But isn't M-SR a one-day race?

    I prefer to think of SCS December as the last stage of TdF. A gentle meander to the Champs Elysee. Swigging champagne. Accolades. Cheering crowds etc
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    mcmullej wrote:
    But isn't M-SR a one-day race?

    I prefer to think of SCS December as the last stage of TdF. A gentle meander to the Champs Elysee. Swigging champagne. Accolades. Cheering crowds etc

    Touche, sir. :)

    In that case, don't forget the Fignon-LeMond finish. :)



    To Shep: you need get a wiggle on, mate. :wink:
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • will3
    will3 Posts: 2,173
    mcmullej wrote:
    But isn't M-SR a one-day race?

    I prefer to think of SCS December as the last stage of TdF. A gentle meander to the Champs Elysee. Swigging champagne. Accolades. Cheering crowds etc

    Every race is a one day race when you get to the final day

    Of course, if you're far enough ahead for it not to matter......

    IF
  • mcmullej
    mcmullej Posts: 136
    Excellent. That's more like it.

    Here's what I've got planned for the next 5 weeks:

    Long weekend away with family this weekend. No riding Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun.

    But half-day on Monday might be an opportunity to make up some of those lost miles.

    Then at least one more curtailed weekend (in terms of riding opportunities) for shopping, xmas fairs etc.

    No extended commutes during Dec.

    At least one non-bike commute for works parties.

    But if it looks like there might be some real competition I can put in some serious miles during xmas week.

    Bring it!
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    mcmullej wrote:
    Excellent. That's more like it.

    Here's what I've got planned for the next 5 weeks:

    Long weekend away with family this weekend. No riding Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun.

    But half-day on Monday might be an opportunity to make up some of those lost miles.

    Then at least one more curtailed weekend (in terms of riding opportunities) for shopping, xmas fairs etc.

    No extended commutes during Dec.

    At least one non-bike commute for works parties.

    But if it looks like there might be some real competition I can put in some serious miles during xmas week.

    Bring it!


    Given that I would have to cycle to the Aberdeen and back to make some sort of dent in your lead, that's not much of an olive branch, is it? :)
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • Aidy
    Aidy Posts: 2,015
    If we put him on a fixed, and make him cycle backwards, the miles come off, right?
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    Chapeau to all of you taking part in this little healthy competition, it really is very impressive the amount of miles you've all clocked up.

    Now just imagine if you could claim the 20p per mile tax rebate on commuting miles, not only would that be a nice cash bonus but think of the health benefits to the nation, that would get more people cycling which would make the roads a safer place for cyclist and might just encourage more money to be spent on dedicated cycle lanes and smooth road surfaces.

    If only!
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • will3
    will3 Posts: 2,173
    itboffin wrote:
    Chapeau to all of you taking part in this little healthy competition, it really is very impressive the amount of miles you've all clocked up.

    Now just imagine if you could claim the 20p per mile tax rebate on commuting miles, not only would that be a nice cash bonus but think of the health benefits to the nation, that would get more people cycling which would make the roads a safer place for cyclist and might just encourage more money to be spent on dedicated cycle lanes and smooth road surfaces.

    If only!

    ITB for transport minister!
  • salsajake
    salsajake Posts: 702
    itboffin wrote:
    the 20p per mile tax rebate

    Your use of the word "the" suggests this is something more than your idea - is it?
  • Sewinman
    Sewinman Posts: 2,131
    Silly question - but how do you guys know all this mileage data? Do you have a diary or something.
  • salsajake
    salsajake Posts: 702
    I have a spreadsheet at work, but its not that hard - its 35 miles a day when I ride in, so you just add it in. Will be easier next year starting from 0, because you won't need to record it anywhere other than SCstats
  • will3
    will3 Posts: 2,173
    Sewinman wrote:
    Silly question - but how do you guys know all this mileage data? Do you have a diary or something.

    I know how far my commute is (cycle computer, or google maps if you want approximate). If I cycle to work by I add the miles
    Simples.
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    Sewinman wrote:
    Silly question - but how do you guys know all this mileage data? Do you have a diary or something.

    Yes. I'm sad and proud.
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • GraemeT
    GraemeT Posts: 155
    CIB - Sorry to be a pain, but -

    If you sort by monthly target minus miles done, it doesn't differentiate between the highly motivated and determined people who have surpassed their target and the slackers who haven't :wink:

    Could you instigate a sign convention, or was it intended as a measure of prediction accuracy :D

    Thanks

    Oh and by the way, thanks for all the effort you put into this.
    Just Keep Pedalling
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    salsajake wrote:
    itboffin wrote:
    the 20p per mile tax rebate

    Your use of the word "the" suggests this is something more than your idea - is it?

    Yep if you use you bicycle for work journeys other than commuting you can claim a rebate on the mileage from the tax man, current rate is 20p per mile.

    Jeez people don't you read all those incredibly important notices from the tax office :D
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    Sewinman wrote:
    Silly question - but how do you guys know all this mileage data? Do you have a diary or something.

    I started off using Nokia sport tracker, then switched to a spreadsheet for extra information, then needed that data available anywhere so imported the sheet into Google docs, simples!
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • jonginge
    jonginge Posts: 5,945
    itboffin wrote:
    salsajake wrote:
    itboffin wrote:
    the 20p per mile tax rebate

    Your use of the word "the" suggests this is something more than your idea - is it?

    Yep if you use you bicycle for work journeys other than commuting you can claim a rebate on the mileage from the tax man, current rate is 20p per mile.

    Jeez people don't you read all those incredibly important notices from the tax office :D
    http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/paye/exb/a-z/m/mileage-expenses.htm

    Edit: you can't claim for commuting to/from your normal place of work
    FCN 2-4 "Shut up legs", Jens Voigt
    Planet-x Scott
    Rides
  • CiB
    CiB Posts: 6,098
    Sewinman wrote:
    Silly question - but how do you guys know all this mileage data? Do you have a diary or something.
    Sewinman - I note that you aren't on the stats list. Are you asking where we compare stats? Go here and join up, before December.
    GraemeT wrote:
    CIB - Sorry to be a pain, but -

    If you sort by monthly target minus miles done, it doesn't differentiate between the highly motivated and determined people who have surpassed their target and the slackers who haven't :wink:

    Could you instigate a sign convention, or was it intended as a measure of prediction accuracy :D

    Thanks
    Yeah - it was meant to allow those who can't match the 1000 mile a month guys the chance to be top at something, that being their ability to match their predicted monthly mileage. I wouldn't get too hung up on it - it may not be there for much longer.
  • Aidy
    Aidy Posts: 2,015
    itboffin wrote:
    salsajake wrote:
    itboffin wrote:
    the 20p per mile tax rebate

    Your use of the word "the" suggests this is something more than your idea - is it?

    Yep if you use you bicycle for work journeys other than commuting you can claim a rebate on the mileage from the tax man, current rate is 20p per mile.

    Jeez people don't you read all those incredibly important notices from the tax office :D

    Hmm, I thought this was like mileage allowance for cars.
    i.e. Your employer could pay you (up to a maximum of) 20p/mile you cycled for business purposes.
  • itboffin
    itboffin Posts: 20,064
    Aidy wrote:
    itboffin wrote:
    salsajake wrote:
    itboffin wrote:
    the 20p per mile tax rebate

    Your use of the word "the" suggests this is something more than your idea - is it?

    Yep if you use you bicycle for work journeys other than commuting you can claim a rebate on the mileage from the tax man, current rate is 20p per mile.

    Jeez people don't you read all those incredibly important notices from the tax office :D

    Hmm, I thought this was like mileage allowance for cars.
    i.e. Your employer could pay you (up to a maximum of) 20p/mile you cycled for business purposes.

    That's correct
    Rule #5 // Harden The Feck Up.
    Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
    Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
    Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
  • Porgy
    Porgy Posts: 4,525
    will3 wrote:
    Porgy, you might want to have a look at your numbers. I'm not saying you didn't do 2345 miles yesterday, but you did say your bike was broken and, um, well.........

    Fixed now.

    Although I am back in the saddle as from today it's unlikely i'll manage much more then 30 or 40 miles a day. :?
  • cjcp
    cjcp Posts: 13,345
    Plums. 3rd place again. Darn you, Shep, and your 45-mile daily commute! :P
    FCN 2-4.

    "What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
    "It stays down, Daddy."
    "Exactly."
  • Sewinman
    Sewinman Posts: 2,131
    ChrisInBicester wrote:
    Sewinman wrote:
    Silly question - but how do you guys know all this mileage data? Do you have a diary or something.
    Sewinman - I note that you aren't on the stats list. Are you asking where we compare stats? Go here and join up, before December.
    GraemeT wrote:
    CIB - Sorry to be a pain, but -

    If you sort by monthly target minus miles done, it doesn't differentiate between the highly motivated and determined people who have surpassed their target and the slackers who haven't :wink:

    Could you instigate a sign convention, or was it intended as a measure of prediction accuracy :D

    Thanks
    Yeah - it was meant to allow those who can't match the 1000 mile a month guys the chance to be top at something, that being their ability to match their predicted monthly mileage. I wouldn't get too hung up on it - it may not be there for much longer.

    I tried but registration is closed.
  • salsajake
    salsajake Posts: 702
    You'll have to wait until next year then!!
  • roger_merriman
    roger_merriman Posts: 6,165
    Sewinman wrote:
    Silly question - but how do you guys know all this mileage data? Do you have a diary or something.

    I just read it off the bike computer I only count that bikes milage as it's the commute bike and while I road and MTB for fun. working out the milages is too much like hard work frankly.
  • CiB
    CiB Posts: 6,098
    Sewinman wrote:
    I tried but registration is closed.

    See that PM in your inbox? That's for you that is.

    [In the style of Newman & Baddiel...]
  • will3
    will3 Posts: 2,173
    Did I see something at the top of the list last night? Or was the 19 miles on a tandem+trailer solo doing things to my head (and can I claim double miles for that since I was riding two people's worth of bikes :lol: )
  • salsajake
    salsajake Posts: 702
    will3 wrote:
    Did I see something at the top of the list last night? Or was the 19 miles on a tandem+trailer solo doing things to my head (and can I claim double miles for that since I was riding two people's worth of bikes :lol: )

    when are you going to crack 1000 miles for the month - tonight or tomorrow?
  • will3
    will3 Posts: 2,173
    Can I do it on monday? Or will that fall into December's figures?

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