statts1976uk Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 The Cycling Weekly best bike shop survey came out and my local shop, Leslie Bike Shop, came second overall. Very pleased for Andy, Fiona and his team, who did extremely well for an independent shop. it was good to see some LBS and independents do well in the poll. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broon-loon Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Leslie Bike Shop is very good. I've bought my last two road bikes from Andy. Well worth a visit if you are looking to change your bike. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Likewise Andys a smashing guy and a true wee gent Bought a few bikes off him , as have half the bike club -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Cycling part of the WHW tomorrow and Sunday on mountain bike with a few mates Sunday could be I interesting by the looks of the weather forecast 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ark loyal Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Cycling part of the WHW tomorrow and Sunday on mountain bike with a few mates Sunday could be I interesting by the looks of the weather forecast The Glencoe marathons are on the Sunday. It follows the WHW from the devils staircase to just south of Fort William and the half goes from Kinlochleven. Might be quite busy in places. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 16 minutes ago, ark loyal said: The Glencoe marathons are on the Sunday. It follows the WHW from the devils staircase to just south of Fort William and the half goes from Kinlochleven. Might be quite busy in places. We're cycling south of that Kingshouse is as far north as we're going Thanks for the heads up though 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 (edited) On 29/09/2017 at 12:02, Unleash The Nade said: Cycling part of the WHW tomorrow and Sunday on mountain bike with a few mates Sunday could be I interesting by the looks of the weather forecast Saturday was brilliant Today was brutal Edited October 8, 2017 by Unleash The Nade 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 Cracking day ahead Club run up and over The Dukes pass beckons , 70 miles then back to watch the footie happy days 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Just signed up to cycle North Coast 500 next year 500 miles and 34,150 feet of climbing in 7 days Bricking it already ! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
statts1976uk Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 33 minutes ago, Unleash The Nade said: Just signed up to cycle North Coast 500 next year 500 miles and 34,150 feet of climbing in 7 days Bricking it already ! You’ll be fine, sounds like a tremendous experience! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 12 minutes ago, statts1976uk said: You’ll be fine, sounds like a tremendous experience! Cheers A lot really depends on what weather we get as it’s brutal enough in decent conditions Hopefully there’ll be 10 of us to encourage each other along 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbornbairn Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Quote A 32-year-old male cyclist has sustained "significant" injuries after being involved in a collision with a bus near Falkirk. The incident happened at about 19:55 on Tuesday on the A803 Falkirk Road, close to the Scottish Power sub-station. Police said the man was cycling eastwards when he collided with a First Bus travelling in the same direction http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-tayside-central-41664799 Strange wording there. Was this cyclist travelling so fast he went into the back of a bus and got seriously injured or is it more likely the bus collided with him? A SMIDSY perhaps? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
statts1976uk Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Priority booking for Etape Loch Ness opens today. If you haven’t pre registered then go to this link and put in the code 2018ELN https://endurancecui.active.com/new/events/48439451/select-race?utm_term=0_a3afd44340-7d58e1f65b-131168865&e4p=40990219-9990-49b2-a9f2-b89238904325&e4ts=1508845658&e4q=04908c65-c165-4bc4-be2f-62099e60c510&utm_campaign=7d58e1f65b-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_10_10&e4c=active&utm_medium=email&e4e=snawe00000000&e4h=bf4ae00b54b65cf56f45fc8234b7c516&utm_source=Etape Loch Ness&e4rt=Safetynet&_p=5133294939084901 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 After picking up a fairly small but still deadly (to my inner tube) piece of glass yesterday, it seems my puncture-resistant tyres are now simply tyres. Can anyone recommend some new ones? Puncture resistance is essential for my commuting route. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostin' Kev Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Do anymore of you lot have nicknames for your push bikes? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bold Rover Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 1 hour ago, The Master said: After picking up a fairly small but still deadly (to my inner tube) piece of glass yesterday, it seems my puncture-resistant tyres are now simply tyres. Can anyone recommend some new ones? Puncture resistance is essential for my commuting route. Some people, more expert than I am, will argue that there's no such thing as a puncture-resistant tyre. My Marathon Schwalbes appear to have resisted punctures, however. Downside is they are stiff and difficult to remove - swings and roundabouts. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
statts1976uk Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 I’ve been using gatorskins, they are ok and not had any punctures but I still prefer my old Mavic Yksiums 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu_mfc Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 2 hours ago, The Master said: After picking up a fairly small but still deadly (to my inner tube) piece of glass yesterday, it seems my puncture-resistant tyres are now simply tyres. Can anyone recommend some new ones? Puncture resistance is essential for my commuting route. Go tubeless. Had real issues with my back tyre (WTB Trail boss) getting pinch flats, had hee haw since converting. It is a Mountain bike but believe you get road conversions as well now. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 47 minutes ago, statts1976uk said: I’ve been using gatorskins, they are ok and not had any punctures but I still prefer my old Mavic Yksiums I’d recommend Gatorskins too, as they’re as good as you’ll get imo, but no tyres are 100% puncture free However they’re an absolute nightmare to get back on -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bennett Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 2 hours ago, Bold Rover said: Some people, more expert than I am, will argue that there's no such thing as a puncture-resistant tyre. My Marathon Schwalbes appear to have resisted punctures, however. Downside is they are stiff and difficult to remove - swings and roundabouts. That's what I'm using and I've been puncture free for around a year, saying that I get off and lift it over smashed bottles and stuff (if it's bad) -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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