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Cycling Chat & Info / Re: KOCC - stay or transfer to HDCC?
« on: January 10, 2011, 03:06:08 pm »
Maybe HDCC & HVVCC could get a good discount on kits if they did a group buy. 
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Cycling Chat & Info / Re: What it feels like to win a stage at Le Tour!
« on: July 18, 2010, 12:01:31 am »
Thats a classic.... too good
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Cycling Chat & Info / Re: Giro d'Italia
« on: May 29, 2010, 10:32:53 pm »
Hillhockey, I would be lost if I didn't watch it on the 4" screen. I wouldn't know where to look....... 
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Cycling Chat & Info / Re: Giro d'Italia
« on: May 26, 2010, 01:10:46 am »
Cadel has just clawed back 28 seconds on Basso. He is second fastest with two riders still on course.
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Cycling Chat & Info / Re: Etiquette
« on: May 06, 2010, 05:37:25 pm »
Giantcfr1, thats my point, if you don't take a turn, & roll to the finish, all good with that. I have done the same. But, to sprint to the line in my eyes is not cool.
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Cycling Chat & Info / Re: Etiquette
« on: May 06, 2010, 04:45:41 pm »
Then there is the handicap race. You would think that the group would work together & roll through to do a short turn. Nuh-uh. The group I ride in have 5/6 riders having a go at keeping a good tempo, & the other 6 riders as passengers. On the last lap, the passengers wait for the chasers to catch us, then jump on the back of that group to be taken to the line. Poor form if you ask me.
If you are not interested in putting in an effort to help the group stay away from the chasing bunch, then stay at the line till the group you want to wheel suck off is leaving & go with them....
As for scratch races. If you can do a turn, then do so. If you can't, don't try to sprint for the line if you have been sucking wheel all race. Another case of Poor Form if you ask me. Then to be given the excuse that they are a sprinter, please..............wake up to yourself. There are probobly only a handfull of true sprinters in Newcastle area, & I guarantee none of them are in the lower grades.
Just my opinion....
If you are not interested in putting in an effort to help the group stay away from the chasing bunch, then stay at the line till the group you want to wheel suck off is leaving & go with them....
As for scratch races. If you can do a turn, then do so. If you can't, don't try to sprint for the line if you have been sucking wheel all race. Another case of Poor Form if you ask me. Then to be given the excuse that they are a sprinter, please..............wake up to yourself. There are probobly only a handfull of true sprinters in Newcastle area, & I guarantee none of them are in the lower grades.
Just my opinion....
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Cycling Chat & Info / Re: Ride Magazine
« on: April 28, 2010, 11:44:12 pm »
Hilljockey, agreed, great mag. It's a great read & the pics are awesome quality. I too have the people in the know when it comes time to purchase... 
So much to absorb.... lucky it's quartly.
So much to absorb.... lucky it's quartly.
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Cycling Chat & Info / Re: Brian Radcliffe Fundraiser: will The Ferret attend and support?
« on: April 07, 2010, 12:01:49 am »
For those who may have missed the event info, could you please post it up. I am sure there are many who would like to attend.
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Cycling Chat & Info / Re: Current affairs and training
« on: April 02, 2010, 09:44:26 pm »
For me, the social aspect of the local scene is great. Most guys say hi, & are only too helpful when asked for advice. As for the racing, the vets have a great system to start the novice in F grade, where they have the opportunity to get their skills up to speed, & learn from some of the senior riders in the club. I like this system, to many people jump in the deep end, then can't swim, so they get swamped, & this can be demorilising.
Yes training can make you fitter & faster, but that is no good if you are not wiser.
Yes training can make you fitter & faster, but that is no good if you are not wiser.
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Cycling Chat & Info / Re: Cleaning chains, what's best?
« on: March 22, 2010, 11:43:23 pm »
Citrus degreaser, wash it out, let it dry, then lube.
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Cycling Chat & Info / Re: Winter racing program
« on: March 18, 2010, 08:34:33 pm »
Snel, sure is..
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Cycling Chat & Info / Re: Is the cycling world of newcastle ready..?
« on: March 16, 2010, 10:04:02 pm »
Ferret, so now you think you are Darth Vader. Please.....The only thing you are sensing, is the pack of straws you are clutching at, are getting further away.
Ps, Under acheiver, mmmmmmmm, do your homework.....
Ps, Under acheiver, mmmmmmmm, do your homework.....
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Cycling Chat & Info / Re: Is the cycling world of newcastle ready..?
« on: March 16, 2010, 04:39:17 pm »
You tell me Ferret. You seem to preach about knowing the truth to all info. So do your research. Then you will know the truth. Maybe I did, maybe not.........
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Cycling Chat & Info / Re: Skinsuits
« on: March 13, 2010, 11:15:20 am »
Fezzy, you may want to hand your commerce degree back in. As I a thought an understanding of maths was essential. Even as a nobody, I know the hours of the commando add up to more than 30.
Not your friend. Not your son. But can count above thirty.......Drv31t
Not your friend. Not your son. But can count above thirty.......Drv31t
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Cycling Chat & Info / Re: Is the cycling world of newcastle ready..?
« on: March 10, 2010, 08:32:51 pm »
Your right Commando. I saw the fear in her eyes......