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  • Long_Time_Lurker
    Long_Time_Lurker Posts: 1,068
    Should be easy to spot. I'll browse through gumtree over the next few days. Tell your mate to do the same.

    My brother-in-law got three bikes stolen - they all turned up on Gumtree about 6 hours later. He got them all back, but the police were very slow. Not becuase of resources, but because the officer assigned to the case had no idea about IT and had to be shown how to use a computer.
    2007 Felt Q720 (the ratbike)
    2012 Cube Ltd SL (the hardtail XC 26er)
    2014 Lapierre Zesty TR 329 (the full-sus 29er)
  • Allez Mark
    Allez Mark Posts: 364
    http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/nor ... nd-7402377

    Not sure if anybody rides this route. Man died at about 11am.
  • markhewitt1978
    markhewitt1978 Posts: 7,614
    Allez Mark wrote:
    http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/man-dies-after-being-found-7402377

    Not sure if anybody rides this route. Man died at about 11am.


    Normally tranquil and quiet. Not sure always seemed like a rough area.
  • Initialised
    Initialised Posts: 3,047
    Wow, all a bit grim up north this week.
    I used to just ride my bike to work but now I find myself going out looking for bigger and bigger hills.
  • Captain Slackbladder
    Captain Slackbladder Posts: 175
    Allez Mark wrote:
    http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/man-dies-after-being-found-7402377

    Not sure if anybody rides this route. Man died at about 11am.

    Scary that...i ride it most days. Usually feels quite safe, you do get the odd scrote knocking about that area though.

    RIP to the fella.
  • Initialised
    Initialised Posts: 3,047
    I'd just like to put my hands up and let you all know I took my mudguards off this morning.

    Sorry if you got wet on the way home!
    I used to just ride my bike to work but now I find myself going out looking for bigger and bigger hills.
  • Captain Slackbladder
    Captain Slackbladder Posts: 175
    Initialised wrote:
    I'd just like to put my hands up and let you all know I took my mudguards off this morning.

    Sorry if you got wet on the way home!

    Yep, got wet....minus the light waterproof as well (met office fail)....first time in ages though.

    Lovely ride in again this morning. I'm certain this has been mentioned on here but why wear one of those yellow waterproof jackets in glorious weather? Must sweat buckets...
  • anthdci
    anthdci Posts: 543
    Captain Slackbladder wrote:
    Lovely ride in again this morning. I'm certain this has been mentioned on here but why wear one of those yellow waterproof jackets in glorious weather? Must sweat buckets...

    I saw loads of people in full waterproof coats, I really don't understand why. I was melting in my jersey.

    There was still quite a strong headwind for me coming east to west. Typically that has all but gone now so as usual no return tail wind :evil:
  • Captain Slackbladder
    Captain Slackbladder Posts: 175
    anthdci wrote:
    Captain Slackbladder wrote:
    Lovely ride in again this morning. I'm certain this has been mentioned on here but why wear one of those yellow waterproof jackets in glorious weather? Must sweat buckets...

    I saw loads of people in full waterproof coats, I really don't understand why. I was melting in my jersey.

    There was still quite a strong headwind for me coming east to west. Typically that has all but gone now so as usual no return tail wind :evil:

    Same here with the headwind...took the road bike today as the commuters gone again. Thought it was handling wrong on the ride home. When I got back and checked, one of the spokes had punctured the rear wheel :evil: ...the amount of mechanicals i've had this year can only mean one thing...new bike.
  • anthdci
    anthdci Posts: 543
    Captain Slackbladder wrote:
    When I got back and checked, one of the spokes had punctured the rear wheel :evil: ...the amount of mechanicals i've had this year can only mean one thing...new bike.

    Ouch, I've been looking at new bikes, but I have decided to save up and wait for the 2015 Defy Advance SL to come out. I really like the idea of disks
  • Initialised
    Initialised Posts: 3,047
    Anyone doing the Northern Angel this weekend?
    I used to just ride my bike to work but now I find myself going out looking for bigger and bigger hills.
  • andy9964
    andy9964 Posts: 930
    The reasons why not

    1: Wedding anniversary on Saturday, so I'll be out late

    2: Night shift Sunday night

    3: (Most importantly) You have your mudguards off

    :)
  • anthdci
    anthdci Posts: 543
    Initialised wrote:
    I'd just like to put my hands up and let you all know I took my mudguards off this morning.

    Sorry if you got wet on the way home!

    so your the reason its forecast rain all weekend when I'm doing the c2c :(

    shouldn't they have been taken off months ago?
  • markhewitt1978
    markhewitt1978 Posts: 7,614
    Initialised wrote:
    Anyone doing the Northern Angel this weekend?

    Planning to yes! As long as it isn't forecast for set in rain!
  • Initialised
    Initialised Posts: 3,047
    Are you riding to the start? Shall we meet up somewhere on the way?

    @Anthdci: Sorry, left them off today too!
    I used to just ride my bike to work but now I find myself going out looking for bigger and bigger hills.
  • markhewitt1978
    markhewitt1978 Posts: 7,614
    Initialised wrote:
    Are you riding to the start? Shall we meet up somewhere on the way?

    @Anthdci: Sorry, left them off today too!

    Nah I was between riding to the start and doing the short route and driving and doing the 80 miles and I think I'm going to do the 80 miles. We could meet at the start if you like? Be warned I'm slow lol
  • anthdci
    anthdci Posts: 543
    Initialised wrote:
    @Anthdci: Sorry, left them off today too!

    there were quite a few swear words directed your way on the ride home last night that's for sure. :lol:
  • Captain Slackbladder
    Captain Slackbladder Posts: 175
    anthdci wrote:
    Initialised wrote:
    @Anthdci: Sorry, left them off today too!

    there were quite a few swear words directed your way on the ride home last night that's for sure. :lol:

    :D

    Was thinking exactly the same. Left for home at 16-30- Dont think i've ever been as wet on the bike.....
  • anthdci
    anthdci Posts: 543
    Captain Slackbladder wrote:
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    Was thinking exactly the same. Left for home at 16-30- Dont think i've ever been as wet on the bike.....

    I think only that super storm we had win 2012 got me more soaked than last night. Mind you I had started to dry off by 8 miles in as had stopped. Only difference to my normal attire was my waterproof overshoes, no point in putting a coat on because I'd be just as soaked through sweat, less to dry off too. However the white parts of my jersey were nearly see through!
  • Captain Slackbladder
    Captain Slackbladder Posts: 175
    anthdci wrote:
    Captain Slackbladder wrote:
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    Was thinking exactly the same. Left for home at 16-30- Dont think i've ever been as wet on the bike.....

    I think only that super storm we had win 2012 got me more soaked than last night. Mind you I had started to dry off by 8 miles in as had stopped. Only difference to my normal attire was my waterproof overshoes, no point in putting a coat on because I'd be just as soaked through sweat, less to dry off too. However the white parts of my jersey were nearly see through!

    Missed that one cycling....ended up stuck on the bus near the Corner House. Walked home 4 miles from that point along the coast road....wading through shite and water up to my knees in parts.
  • anthdci
    anthdci Posts: 543
    Captain Slackbladder wrote:
    Missed that one cycling....ended up stuck on the bus near the Corner House. Walked home 4 miles from that point along the coast road....wading through shite and water up to my knees in parts.

    I got home 4 hours before my college who left before me to get the metro. Only took 20mins longer than normal and that involved picking my bike up and wading through 2 lakes on the felling bypass next to gateshead stadium and then another lake on follingsby lane.
  • Initialised
    Initialised Posts: 3,047
    markhewitt1978 wrote:
    Initialised wrote:
    Are you riding to the start? Shall we meet up somewhere on the way?

    @Anthdci: Sorry, left them off today too!

    Nah I was between riding to the start and doing the short route and driving and doing the 80 miles and I think I'm going to do the 80 miles. We could meet at the start if you like? Be warned I'm slow lol

    PM'd you my number. I didn't expect to be fast either, especially when the hills kick in.
    EDIT - No I didn't, PM doesn't want to work will try later

    Ah the 2012 flood, happy days:

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    Took me a whole extra 20 minutes to get home. Someone I worked with took about 5 hours in her car thanks to every junction on the coast road turning into a lake.
    I used to just ride my bike to work but now I find myself going out looking for bigger and bigger hills.
  • Initialised
    Initialised Posts: 3,047
    Jaguar are doing their Ride Like a Pro thing again this year:

    Sign up: http://www.stratstone.newcastle.jaguar. ... delikeapro
    Strava Group: http://www.strava.com/clubs/stratstonenewcastle

    I'm in but suspect I'll be getting dropped at the first hill again this year!
    I used to just ride my bike to work but now I find myself going out looking for bigger and bigger hills.
  • markhewitt1978
    markhewitt1978 Posts: 7,614
    Weather looking good for Sunday morning.
  • Initialised
    Initialised Posts: 3,047
    Indeed, it should be fine so long as were done by mid afternoon

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/ne20

    I might just leave the mud guards in the shed!
    I used to just ride my bike to work but now I find myself going out looking for bigger and bigger hills.
  • markhewitt1978
    markhewitt1978 Posts: 7,614
    Chucking it down here and not feeling well so it's an abandon for today.
  • Initialised
    Initialised Posts: 3,047
    You missed a cracking ride. I managed 6:25, it was raining when I left but stopped pretty soon after as I left with mudguards on. It rained once on the ride but not too heavy or for too long.

    http://www.strava.com/activities/168456724

    Bobby in a couple of weeks?
    I used to just ride my bike to work but now I find myself going out looking for bigger and bigger hills.
  • markhewitt1978
    markhewitt1978 Posts: 7,614
    Initialised wrote:
    Bobby in a couple of weeks?

    Possibly! I might do the 70 mile route (+18 miles Chester-le-Street and back). As nice as the 125 miles route looks it might prove a bit much!

    Although I'm still considering C2C for the second weekend in August if I can figure out a sensible way to get to Whitehaven.
  • jomoj
    jomoj Posts: 777
    nice out isn't it? Not seen so many fair weather bikers out for a long time. Shame they can't keep it up as soon as it gets a bit nippy and drizzly.
  • Initialised
    Initialised Posts: 3,047
    Bobby looks pretty damn huge, I didn't realise it went all the way to the Scotish border: http://www.mapmyride.com/gb/newcastle-u ... -158137705

    Mark: Are you going to do the C2C in a day?
    I used to just ride my bike to work but now I find myself going out looking for bigger and bigger hills.

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