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Hope you all have a good time.......I haven't biked more than a few hundred yards for years, but could have been quite tempted to join you - but last weekend I was up in the North-East for the first Italian Car Show I've been to all year, and on the 19th I'll be down near the venue for your ride at AROC's Southern Alfa Day at Stonor Park....... would be a bit much to travel down there two weekends running
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The next weekend I went to Mum and Dad's (laundry to be done etc ) to be welcomed home to a steak dinner. I decided on the spot I was not cut out to be a vegetarian so became an omnivore again. I think I gave up coffee instead, which was also expensive. Been an avid tea drinker since, though I do like a coffee as well nowadays. Edit: Just wrote that and on re-reading it realised Iain was asking the vegetarian question re catering for the weekend, not as a general question. No Iain, sadly I wont be attending, so you are safe. We are locked down unable to venture more than 5 klms from home, let alone out of the country. I will be there in thought though, and will crack a bottle of red in tribute. Wish all those attending a great safe weekend. (Maybe I will take the bike round the block, with a bottle of red in the drink holder!) Cheers Chris Last edited by E.B; 9 Sep 2020 at 04:23. |
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Alan/Iain,
With many of the riders inexperienced or simply unfit (no offence intended) it may be a good idea to lay on a 'Broom Wagon' as used in major bike races, let's face it not many will carry a puncture outfit, and even if they do repairing a tyre beside the road is no one's idea of fun. I once had to push a friend 10 miles when his chain broke, not an easy thing to do. So if mechanical problems occur, or fatigue sets in a lift back to base would be a good idea. Maybe some one without a bike could man a phone to take 'emergency calls for assistance from anyone stuck beside the road. Bauble (been there,done that, got the racing jersey) Best wished to all protagonists, and I hope the weather is fair and the wind be always on your back. |
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Mary and MIke's family are producing a Tribute calendar to remember Mike, it uses a number of pictures from the Tribute album. The price will be modest, I am told, and any profits will go to a suitable charity.
The bike ride will be a good place to spread the word, so do ask Mary for details. Hopefully details can be posted on the forum, without breaking any rules on advertising once it is published. Bauble. |
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I've got a spare inner tube and puncture repair kit.
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And I am sure everyone will wait for you to sort things out. Peter, offering helpful advice at every stage.
Don't forget tyre levers, sticking plasters (for knuckles), pump, chain link remover, spare ball bearings, axle grease, 'C' spanner, assorted allen keys and spanners, sun screen, anabolic steroids, energy gels, water bottles (bidon), and a few bob for refreshments. taxi fares ect. Last edited by bauble; 9 Sep 2020 at 13:45. |
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Crikey I did 100 miles with none of that!!
Tubeless tyres seem to work for me. I ride with a lightweight rucksack so load me up. I have some fancy tool thing that was Mikes that looks useful. Weather looks good. It will be just me David is on harvest. |
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Very sorry that I'm not able to join you all for this fitting memorial. I am however away cycling, tomorrow New Forest, then Friday and Saturday on the western half of the Isle of Whyte, so we shall be sure to remember Mike, and will have a bee (or several) in his honour. Will be with fellow Historic Roadsporter, Morgan +4 racer, Jonathan Rushton, and my brother - former Formula Ford and Touring Car (Anglia) racer, David.
Good luck all with your exertions ... no 'broom wagon' for us! For anyone going to Cadwell we can compare notes there! Am hoping to find a suitable 30-40km ride to exercise my mountain bike up there too ... nice and hilly! James |
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I’ve done 12 miles so far this week on Daniel's old road bike, one more ride on Friday which should double that distance. I’m sure I will be at the back, Daniel is riding there from home beforehand so he will be at the back with me & we can help as necessary.
Looking forward to it, Mike would be chuffed that he’s managed to get me to do some exercise |
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I'm out tomorrow for a quick 10miles. Looking forward to it. So far I've only been out on the bike on my own.
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how do today's new restrictions (party of 6 or less etc) affect the proceedings?
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Sadly unless I can get a replacement cassette my cycling is cancelled. The rear duralia has just snapped. Off to Halfords to see if it can be replaced.
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Looks like it's the rear mech hanger that's broken. Probably 50/50 whether your local Halfords has one in stock. I can lend you a bike if you draw a blank.
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Thanks. I suspect you are correct.
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Did the bike fall onto the rear mech? If not it looks like a warranty job to me. The mech hangers are designed to break to save the mech itself.
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No I was just changing gear going up a series of hills and it snapped. I've ridden up these hills a number of times they are quite short but very steep.
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Like Alan says we have spare bikes peter.
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