tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35656620192628937632024-03-05T20:51:49.527+00:00cyclesguffthe ridershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08101078717494723213noreply@blogger.comBlogger210125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565662019262893763.post-81270207574879743482023-08-14T11:48:00.004+01:002023-08-14T14:55:31.217+01:00Chasing Dreams<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Yesterday's Elite Ladies Road race was epic and more Belgian beers were enjoyed! </span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><span style="color: #666666;">Many years ago I started using Strava and have made a number of segments in the area where I live. This is obviously far from unusual and it's now difficult to see segments of old in the sea of Strava. Back in 2012, I made a segment on the Crow Rd called 'Over the border Crow Road'. At one point I was in the top ten, but as Strava users increased, I moved further and further down the rankings. Not to worry, I still had the dreams of chasing the numbers and the imagination of floating up the climb before descending into town and being the 1st across the finishing line. Well, dreams do came true, but not for me. Today was a day of chasing dreams, riding bikes in your 50th year is probably going to be just that, dreams. It’s maybe time to set new goals, or create a few sneaky segments on trails that no one uses. </span></span><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #666666;"> </span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: helvetica;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuGOIUTn_8CcC2zInTiWLzbGIeoxB21-omtFNfUPpx-e_CbWbJ9L6TEE58ejoPI16biWIxbJ3sEb8iiv5bHANzywXVdyyoY5j0Ky5bLzEzQCKv8ubG7noB_6ttOK6qMNHx45tBOIAuriQ-tEcTWMILvCPWkRHnF7xMuZzZXxp_Py9yZ9g-UPBZZ9ZG6Vk/s874/crowrdstrava.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="874" data-original-width="826" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuGOIUTn_8CcC2zInTiWLzbGIeoxB21-omtFNfUPpx-e_CbWbJ9L6TEE58ejoPI16biWIxbJ3sEb8iiv5bHANzywXVdyyoY5j0Ky5bLzEzQCKv8ubG7noB_6ttOK6qMNHx45tBOIAuriQ-tEcTWMILvCPWkRHnF7xMuZzZXxp_Py9yZ9g-UPBZZ9ZG6Vk/w604-h640/crowrdstrava.jpg" width="604" /></a></span></div><p></p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #666666;">Setting goals started on yesterday's evening pedal. </span><span style="color: #666666;">On the approach to the Crow Rd climb, </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eleanorbutleer/"><span style="color: #ffa400;">Eleanor Butleer's</span></a><span style="color: #666666;"> beautiful crafted Highland Coo deserves a special mention. </span><span style="color: #666666;">The climb was deserted, road art and the odd gel sachet being reminders of what has recently taken place. </span></div></span></span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #ffa400;"></span></div><div style="color: #666666; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="color: #666666; text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitF3WDp_zDIErTEEn3H7vLVvznd8RI92HO1PUhOP63NubXD1MlklTveqXLLMtNwgunJN7GkeNlyi5KIi1QHPgfaYqXJ1AmvAwWkfbBcKk-UJebjSiOJ57t3c-auEL3tOAiUFUAD3Rno9CbH4UgBbzbCNHJHRCk3wXFombcuYrfI7LcbsuSkLM6MmJ4RS4/s4032/IMG_6092.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitF3WDp_zDIErTEEn3H7vLVvznd8RI92HO1PUhOP63NubXD1MlklTveqXLLMtNwgunJN7GkeNlyi5KIi1QHPgfaYqXJ1AmvAwWkfbBcKk-UJebjSiOJ57t3c-auEL3tOAiUFUAD3Rno9CbH4UgBbzbCNHJHRCk3wXFombcuYrfI7LcbsuSkLM6MmJ4RS4/w640-h480/IMG_6092.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /></div></span></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Earlier in the day, my wife and I walked up to the Crow Rd Carpark. the excitement of the Elites and under 23 Ladies race was building, but we decided to head up the hill to another vantage spot. If anyone is interested, The chosen</span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: helvetica;"><span style="color: #666666;"> spot for pics and cheering the riders on featured in a previous </span><a href="https://cyclesguff.blogspot.com/2012/01/lack-of-social-fitness.html"><span style="color: #ffa400;">blog post</span></a><span style="color: #666666;">. Today could have been the day for local star Anna Shackley. It was not to be, but a bronze in the under 23 category and 17th overall on your local roads on the world stage is still a hell of an achievement.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: helvetica;"><span style="color: #666666;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: helvetica;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY-NoPhTVzHPZHii-a562wm_4xbUTmvHdIghfmRGRCgNVDY_9p0tcu6kU885vEOIMoMewx887aJGgE7JHq6yh7JVCRqEAW4DrNABLu5MTmmNXfbWaQgYLNEzknS8l-EMbaPaSuDIXaTrBkzL2RxQ2QdFEZ1P20ICTLwNJlTWQoFxbxStUgPNsdns97dcw/s4032/IMG_6024.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY-NoPhTVzHPZHii-a562wm_4xbUTmvHdIghfmRGRCgNVDY_9p0tcu6kU885vEOIMoMewx887aJGgE7JHq6yh7JVCRqEAW4DrNABLu5MTmmNXfbWaQgYLNEzknS8l-EMbaPaSuDIXaTrBkzL2RxQ2QdFEZ1P20ICTLwNJlTWQoFxbxStUgPNsdns97dcw/w640-h360/IMG_6024.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">We initially heard the noise of the helicopters, followed by cars, motos, and of course, the riders. Prior to any velo action we enjoyed a lovely chat with a Police Moto rider. He informed us that it was his 14th day straight, and he had loved every minute of it. He was also saying the the cornering speed of the velo riders in town was so high, that they had to gas it on the straights to keep up. I’m sure a few front wheels were pawing the air on Scott Street as it goes across Renfrew Street. A word of thanks to all the emergency services, support crews, film & broadcast crews and volunteers that made these worlds such an excellent experience - chapeau!</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLJGJlAlTwtQywZq7FL8JsTJYftVshZkCgPlu1M-kz-aR3P6blsbjGyIC9OoGzmCC8Fg5WYookpArVbKnswxHhmv3OcH1cAvcpcixIR7mTqVQ0TVxkzKdJonCiOe3Sk-WUzsbu6IPENbOHK3SlRDG2R501bQveVjw1RIxNF6NpbaCtmXO_o2gEdQPAaIY/s4032/IMG_6096.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLJGJlAlTwtQywZq7FL8JsTJYftVshZkCgPlu1M-kz-aR3P6blsbjGyIC9OoGzmCC8Fg5WYookpArVbKnswxHhmv3OcH1cAvcpcixIR7mTqVQ0TVxkzKdJonCiOe3Sk-WUzsbu6IPENbOHK3SlRDG2R501bQveVjw1RIxNF6NpbaCtmXO_o2gEdQPAaIY/w480-h640/IMG_6096.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;">If you ever on the Crow, please stop at the Jamie Wright's Well</span></td></tr></tbody></table></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #666666;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Let’s return to Scott Street for a minute. It was the spot for Lotte Kopecky's decisive attack and escape for World glory. </span></span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #666666; font-family: helvetica;">The road surface from the climb up from Sauchiehall St is shocking. The super smooth new surface improves after Renfrew St and continues down the hill beyond the course and the 90 degree right hander. When I first saw the repair, I couldn’t help but think that the repair crew had their instructions upside down. Sticking with the roads, the anti-slip ‘grip tape’ on drain covers was a sight to behold. A slight nod to a Belgian Waffle? If rumours are to be believed, they ran out of yellow and black danger tape for the others!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #666666; font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXcPy-haPdovkowXHygkyVl9mxStvI1jgbnXaoH5HcRPjPsBzVXUOb9r35uZUUI878B4G_a4Y8baVLm_o8DW16nR79Y55mhJzA4R7Dvb33Bn50e0WXr7Fpmf4N7B3FfGbUBk5uqD7UxRYl1sUT_ByQAw3XzUSCmpzlHpB-5NytjY9fAhaFHh4zNkTplLw/s4032/IMG_5688%20(1).jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXcPy-haPdovkowXHygkyVl9mxStvI1jgbnXaoH5HcRPjPsBzVXUOb9r35uZUUI878B4G_a4Y8baVLm_o8DW16nR79Y55mhJzA4R7Dvb33Bn50e0WXr7Fpmf4N7B3FfGbUBk5uqD7UxRYl1sUT_ByQAw3XzUSCmpzlHpB-5NytjY9fAhaFHh4zNkTplLw/w640-h480/IMG_5688%20(1).jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4yJPP8aD9xyX0CdvKqOmO_EsGX5sAvooxkZi2Fr8ypQJVxx-9XjsPEv3JlIHsvlp_KTDOR6Io13D709EVc8UZsJwIkf25Oznkwh1QJ6vaPpz-4GJT1pWKFDPE-1BxZISb-Fsq8QPSWm9oRtsnUklJHmRWLB4xzh2FgXPw33hEZRL_yFOjv20neuU_yRk/s4032/IMG_5895.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4yJPP8aD9xyX0CdvKqOmO_EsGX5sAvooxkZi2Fr8ypQJVxx-9XjsPEv3JlIHsvlp_KTDOR6Io13D709EVc8UZsJwIkf25Oznkwh1QJ6vaPpz-4GJT1pWKFDPE-1BxZISb-Fsq8QPSWm9oRtsnUklJHmRWLB4xzh2FgXPw33hEZRL_yFOjv20neuU_yRk/w480-h640/IMG_5895.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #666666;">Back to the ride, pushing against 45mm gravel tyres, pumped to approx 30psi isn’t exactly ideal for the road. The sections of smooth tarmac (bliss) were accompanied, on every pedal stroke by a noise not too dissimilar to Wheezy from Toy Story. The route was on a variety of surfaces and I couldn’t be arsed inflating and deflating tyres. However, I did pass a striken South African Team car that was somewhat deflated. Stuck on the side of the road with a double puncture wasn’t an ideal way to spend a Sunday, or any day for that matter. It was on a section of the course that suffers from a really crap surface and patchwork treatment of ‘amateur council’ road repairs. I feel for the locals that were probably rejoicing when they heard of the UCI investment and the result being the end of punctures and damage to vehicles. Add to that, diversions due to roads that have been closed for over a year due to bridge repairs and they have more reason to complain than those that grumbling about the worlds. The social media warriors typing in a frenzy about not to being able cross the road and dealing with diversions due to ‘bloody cyclists’ in the city should have a look at the official UCI facebook, a big thanks to Glasgow, Scotland and wonderful supportive comments from fans and visitors. The size of the crowds lining the Glasgow Streets, the frenzy of excitement, the noise and response to the best of the best putting on a show on the last day of the Worlds does make you feel proud to call this City home. Yes, the majority of People Make Glasgow. I can only imagine what will happen when Le Tour comes to town. Visitors to this blog will know that we do like our</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #ffa400;"> <a href="https://cyclesguff.blogspot.com/2018/08/reunionci.html"><span style="color: #ffa400;">predictions & dreams.</span></a></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI8r8i2Gn-ZDQK24qRnLt-AWZNbFPgEjAiZ8pAVwCdn8pk-XKAE9a3aBgA5OXRJY6i0in9EPcT-7saONfopB3-waEzw5H_UpKFMO17j8HlXhTVvAzkiZZitZqnFTMzJsiE-y2V1GCtfB5zCnnwees1D8EAjdUS3U7sdbV0c6YW0IBb-Tn2ql4s33Cmf1A/s4032/IMG_6093.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI8r8i2Gn-ZDQK24qRnLt-AWZNbFPgEjAiZ8pAVwCdn8pk-XKAE9a3aBgA5OXRJY6i0in9EPcT-7saONfopB3-waEzw5H_UpKFMO17j8HlXhTVvAzkiZZitZqnFTMzJsiE-y2V1GCtfB5zCnnwees1D8EAjdUS3U7sdbV0c6YW0IBb-Tn2ql4s33Cmf1A/w480-h640/IMG_6093.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><br /></span></div></span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #666666;"><div style="text-align: justify;">The allure of less faff and the immediacy of running has been the go to fitness fix in recent years and it’s now time to make a plan and get back out on the bike more frequently. Maybe I need another singlespeed for the coming winter months, set-up 29x3 to build the fitness levels and float across the rough sections of road that lead to those yet to be titled Strava segments……</div></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);"><br /></span></div><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #666666;"><div style="text-align: justify;">Stay upright</div></span></span></div>the ridershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08101078717494723213noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565662019262893763.post-31628966969445988532023-08-11T21:00:00.000+01:002023-08-14T12:04:19.695+01:00Supermen<p><span style="color: #666666; font-family: helvetica;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_sXoc1bGeg1-5sH1VC16zLk_fctEbEm0lJroPUNFGYpQUSBYDZzOvbEcHasK6Q71hwDB5wNb8y8au-Lvg3J2mWOQeoj_8KTtumGIGAcWZIBqGyVK9JQkqVYUlwUYG9EjtES0szDDdkEseB03GBiyJyjXPErPdn39Hpmegv9OrXR3XA3YNC3BKf1ahN_g/s4032/IMG_5692.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_sXoc1bGeg1-5sH1VC16zLk_fctEbEm0lJroPUNFGYpQUSBYDZzOvbEcHasK6Q71hwDB5wNb8y8au-Lvg3J2mWOQeoj_8KTtumGIGAcWZIBqGyVK9JQkqVYUlwUYG9EjtES0szDDdkEseB03GBiyJyjXPErPdn39Hpmegv9OrXR3XA3YNC3BKf1ahN_g/w640-h360/IMG_5692.jpeg" width="640" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><span style="color: #666666; font-family: helvetica;">Sitting typing this post drinking a Belgian beer is very apt. Today was one of those days when it just works out. However, other than the title, I'm going to do my best and not use the word super, I'll leave that to the pros and the TV interviews. There is also a small part of Flanders not far from the course and I'm sure that wasn't missed by the new TT world champ.</span><p></p><p><span style="color: #666666; font-family: helvetica;">The decision was made to watch the Elite Men's TT at the Woodhouse Cafe just on the outskirts of Kippen. It's a dedicated fan zone and the route would afford spectators the opportunity to see the riders twice as they skirted past the roundabout, or circle if you are from certain parts of Scotland. It's a pity that the spectators' bikes hadn't been laid out on the roundabout to create a spur of the moment land art.</span></p><span style="color: #666666; font-family: helvetica;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkorPWvFlhMBB9ZV6h2C2Qe4iscC1LgJx77aCxexG7OHCqs1DawoEedo9bFzLreHpDUraMdpPq8eLHAE7-9tpgPnuhzbwh8EgnSlDGwV2ToRjIErQIWX5u6oxSCIs-V480cFxm6i8J44yWF-j7Et1oca3gwnNMlQyLl0fp8kfiLakDRPhP8mGcLvzhaL4/s2703/IMG_5789.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2703" data-original-width="1908" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkorPWvFlhMBB9ZV6h2C2Qe4iscC1LgJx77aCxexG7OHCqs1DawoEedo9bFzLreHpDUraMdpPq8eLHAE7-9tpgPnuhzbwh8EgnSlDGwV2ToRjIErQIWX5u6oxSCIs-V480cFxm6i8J44yWF-j7Et1oca3gwnNMlQyLl0fp8kfiLakDRPhP8mGcLvzhaL4/w452-h640/IMG_5789.jpeg" width="452" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;">such a treat to see him in full flight<br /><br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-C-EL1DYbyRmyoHHU7M2NTpa4bWMT5mFYFbeRULiCMa_i-JIhuUhNcqRKiBjsUUUP07vjlCFt6vzxzjVtXHcxqm4UL-SGn73KfNM4vUujJNX6kBqmRgF9_K5bpsIes9RGa3TmRSDt3elNkyTFVpDftnIrN-c0GZboyoqU4ao9J3b-U3TvdGiCNja4knA/s3163/IMG_5811.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3163" data-original-width="1670" height="804" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-C-EL1DYbyRmyoHHU7M2NTpa4bWMT5mFYFbeRULiCMa_i-JIhuUhNcqRKiBjsUUUP07vjlCFt6vzxzjVtXHcxqm4UL-SGn73KfNM4vUujJNX6kBqmRgF9_K5bpsIes9RGa3TmRSDt3elNkyTFVpDftnIrN-c0GZboyoqU4ao9J3b-U3TvdGiCNja4knA/w425-h804/IMG_5811.jpeg" width="425" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;">A huge cheer for Big G, not his day for more success Scottish roads</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br />The promotion of the World's has been pretty mediocre, therefore it wasn't a surprise to see a small crowd at the Woodhouse. I think I've seen more cyclists there at weekends enjoying the fine fare that the Woodhouse offers. Not too worry, it meant that the Daughter and Dad day would benefit from be able to move from one side to another, choose a spot for pics and not get in the way of others attempting to do the same thing. </span><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); color: #666666; font-family: helvetica;"> Watching the TT also provides the spectators with a fabulous overview of the nations that are taking part. A chance to show our support and cheer them on their way.</span><div><span style="color: #666666; font-family: helvetica;"><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiu1Y650yZljs6LcyEtqM3Bej5F0b7s1SaoBlaB9vZi-2h3bJpjhIvBAlPNu_Y2Hbv_yPFpZBW4xI0-6UnvroyZJezh7S6hOTNN7Q2zqG8trb3orpzSvE9zv2hRiY-TZm4h762UTHm8aEi5qG-6oACKru3HGQW46-H2vV63zwPbXhafk5vWxO49sh7VqA/s4032/IMG_5743.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiu1Y650yZljs6LcyEtqM3Bej5F0b7s1SaoBlaB9vZi-2h3bJpjhIvBAlPNu_Y2Hbv_yPFpZBW4xI0-6UnvroyZJezh7S6hOTNN7Q2zqG8trb3orpzSvE9zv2hRiY-TZm4h762UTHm8aEi5qG-6oACKru3HGQW46-H2vV63zwPbXhafk5vWxO49sh7VqA/w480-h640/IMG_5743.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></span><p><span style="color: #666666; font-family: helvetica;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqe1Qa60LLPTKwfxReUBSxmeylCFYx80-MINdLm2FzonHit_5Hf0-POd6FDuMdBgKScrjDyYFSyIVRKetdxE0WJz5Y1Ci2F5A2T0UBkgBk-k9CRNlcZlU4QZSDIabe_s4uFPTWYwGQCrxftBNCGnG4NIOBRylxamxFC3CutFlMbu7CZNoSstVKpOX9vSk/s1811/IMG_5760.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1811" data-original-width="876" height="745" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqe1Qa60LLPTKwfxReUBSxmeylCFYx80-MINdLm2FzonHit_5Hf0-POd6FDuMdBgKScrjDyYFSyIVRKetdxE0WJz5Y1Ci2F5A2T0UBkgBk-k9CRNlcZlU4QZSDIabe_s4uFPTWYwGQCrxftBNCGnG4NIOBRylxamxFC3CutFlMbu7CZNoSstVKpOX9vSk/w361-h745/IMG_5760.jpeg" width="361" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><span style="color: #666666; font-family: helvetica;">The 1st rider came through to cheers louder than you'd expect from the small crowd. It wasn't long before he was coming back towards the roundabout and heading back to Stirling. It was clear from the big screen at the Woodhouse that Stirling was packed, huge crowds lining the approach to the castle and as rather talented young man now sporting a bronze medal said during his interview 'it's worth an extra 10watts'. </span><p></p><p><span style="color: #666666; font-family: helvetica;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><br /></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCwv9wSGlL8mqUE8HLTFaU61PKTYVO-LF2G22ln5PzWIyRI-Fq2aC8LMOCnrKSrR1okOTDjddCTfJkqd1tIkxy8BVSyfOjnB3MWMeo8KfAuXt6guARemKSwgFmKTrhQO9eO6cP1W3NaKIuXU9Z1XFkMtX0nvh0PE9pGKFwjDho4cl4OnfDO52JQhOzMq4/s3304/IMG_5818.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2350" data-original-width="3304" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCwv9wSGlL8mqUE8HLTFaU61PKTYVO-LF2G22ln5PzWIyRI-Fq2aC8LMOCnrKSrR1okOTDjddCTfJkqd1tIkxy8BVSyfOjnB3MWMeo8KfAuXt6guARemKSwgFmKTrhQO9eO6cP1W3NaKIuXU9Z1XFkMtX0nvh0PE9pGKFwjDho4cl4OnfDO52JQhOzMq4/w640-h456/IMG_5818.jpeg" width="640" /></a></span></div><p></p><span style="color: #666666; font-family: helvetica;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJXtSlUV8X059YG91GzNw5cO0KJN97J4uijMzJ4Bt5VNruhExfizk9oM6wIaagxwTxz05P9DMqN2EMGbeIFV2LTTI6NHwppONl8hrNtNKEuJ1JzJzanbSb_t8Da6UbREMqM-112v22JdkBQIZxxlW5y8YmWDr_yjbzPPsxqVe3iFstymQioJuBKQjyl6o/s2939/IMG_5816.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2831" data-original-width="2939" height="616" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJXtSlUV8X059YG91GzNw5cO0KJN97J4uijMzJ4Bt5VNruhExfizk9oM6wIaagxwTxz05P9DMqN2EMGbeIFV2LTTI6NHwppONl8hrNtNKEuJ1JzJzanbSb_t8Da6UbREMqM-112v22JdkBQIZxxlW5y8YmWDr_yjbzPPsxqVe3iFstymQioJuBKQjyl6o/w640-h616/IMG_5816.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-size: x-small;">The last Elite male rider at the last UCI World Championships 2023 Elite male event<br /></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>The sun shone, the food was great, the beer was chilled, the riders put on a fabulous show, there was even an ice cream to enjoy as we walked back up the closed road to Kippen. It was at that point that I realised just how special these World Championships have been. For riders that know this area and enjoy the roads. Being able to share them with the World's best is an experience that, well I think there is an opportunity to share them again.....Tour de France Les Grand Départs.....now there's a prediction!</span><div><p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZLOfzre4NufpYLT6iPTaKg0j-40gN-9FNbNvCvXUqq03c3wfzijdGRkL3FrLml3CZQq7y3enFF1DkHdgxrwsHBDW0-ex04Wg2SYnD4cpfe3c-uJmv1u7EXOrrJSVQdST4HvybcHtvTWPR3swqLF7WeJNfTivFxCkE0DqocaLi4uTgDcK02YJtD13p8Oc/s4032/IMG_5821.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2871" data-original-width="4032" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZLOfzre4NufpYLT6iPTaKg0j-40gN-9FNbNvCvXUqq03c3wfzijdGRkL3FrLml3CZQq7y3enFF1DkHdgxrwsHBDW0-ex04Wg2SYnD4cpfe3c-uJmv1u7EXOrrJSVQdST4HvybcHtvTWPR3swqLF7WeJNfTivFxCkE0DqocaLi4uTgDcK02YJtD13p8Oc/w640-h456/IMG_5821.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: helvetica; font-size: x-small;">A day of Rainbows</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p></div></div>the ridershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08101078717494723213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565662019262893763.post-783827101191049062023-08-11T09:02:00.002+01:002023-08-11T09:02:32.904+01:00just because.....<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR7NjVq5za8rp4L2DRbsbA6wz9ZtiCIqgu66ct4hvZnj9F6F9qQtfqFrQODauzvE1FwL_lUCxxX28UPKKUiaIXsFJX0ylTzKslFfnfwPQP2ZiO2Srb9DA4TPpocKAz7jKjAE8WL106cEB-uhRnOkS1Y4GiW5llFeOpLBvsBGFaW6ODemwzLRoEQ9I5ckI/s4032/IMG_5684.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR7NjVq5za8rp4L2DRbsbA6wz9ZtiCIqgu66ct4hvZnj9F6F9qQtfqFrQODauzvE1FwL_lUCxxX28UPKKUiaIXsFJX0ylTzKslFfnfwPQP2ZiO2Srb9DA4TPpocKAz7jKjAE8WL106cEB-uhRnOkS1Y4GiW5llFeOpLBvsBGFaW6ODemwzLRoEQ9I5ckI/w640-h480/IMG_5684.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #666666; font-family: helvetica;">This gaggle of pro bikes was spotted on the morning coffee run, it's becoming the norm to see this type of scene in Glasgow. The <span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102);">coffee from us v them is fab!</span></span><p></p>the ridershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08101078717494723213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565662019262893763.post-70501281842529824022023-08-07T22:25:00.003+01:002023-08-11T10:17:15.149+01:00Soaked in Success<p><span style="color: #666666; font-family: helvetica;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-alGQhz-fxIHTzV8MW_2kcAesAVtr5ZQ9BvnN03apBwPjai3ZkUBf20o4xtk77pIptFOHmyduQh2259zd-MFVJiuAcWhimoLeUUQJSNBhV9GGh5idJqmUBzExnWeJVVBY7j3RPuk8Bmr2RZfs79h1xeelXNX1Lq1XMhIgMtD6hq8PXBN-Krz0kXid6eo/s4032/IMG_5666.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-alGQhz-fxIHTzV8MW_2kcAesAVtr5ZQ9BvnN03apBwPjai3ZkUBf20o4xtk77pIptFOHmyduQh2259zd-MFVJiuAcWhimoLeUUQJSNBhV9GGh5idJqmUBzExnWeJVVBY7j3RPuk8Bmr2RZfs79h1xeelXNX1Lq1XMhIgMtD6hq8PXBN-Krz0kXid6eo/w640-h360/IMG_5666.jpeg" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="color: #666666; font-family: helvetica;"><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: helvetica;">Thankfully, the joys of a major sporting event tend to bring out the best in the area, city, citizens and visitors. Unfortunately, they also tend to bring out the worse in the detractors, wether that is protesting about impact, alterations to the their plans, the frustration and inconveinence caused. Cyclesguff has reported on a few sporting events that have brought out the best in Glasgow and the current UCI World Championships have been something to behold. However, it's not just Glasgow putting on the show, other cities and towns have joined the party, hosted events and adding spectacle to the routes. Talking of parties, Fort William was the place to be for the Mountain Biking Downhill World Championships. It's an epic course and always benefits from an amazing crowd. The place erupted when GB riders left the staring gate. </span>The Women's Team GB chance of a podium were looking pretty good, but ended with Louise-Anna Ferguson missing out on a podium finish. </div></span><p></p><p><span style="color: #666666; font-family: helvetica;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKfWAzF5UncO7l7uGPTThZ7I0Q8e8TMnjMGBKxI2yi62krh9ghayEGq-lI_Q424PTnj_4qBbTZN1N0Z6Dp4t5rWYCRroMr9uM-BlWNJSqZTTl56TNy0veXnzH7V8l8u2my1dsQDGmjRZPl8-HSjnofRR8xkbQ9IWp2rKh2rv3RQJ7TURYqubmWsFLXbbA/s4032/IMG_5583.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKfWAzF5UncO7l7uGPTThZ7I0Q8e8TMnjMGBKxI2yi62krh9ghayEGq-lI_Q424PTnj_4qBbTZN1N0Z6Dp4t5rWYCRroMr9uM-BlWNJSqZTTl56TNy0veXnzH7V8l8u2my1dsQDGmjRZPl8-HSjnofRR8xkbQ9IWp2rKh2rv3RQJ7TURYqubmWsFLXbbA/w640-h360/IMG_5583.jpeg" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="color: #666666; font-family: helvetica;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrXgLBlHL573zO5eVQ2r9emaiK2aHgNJTWNYA6l1PNhbejXq_1Fe2Hkg6L8BOO0N_76P4HK6G6V7BKfSnFDeSEmDexNYdqFFmuLOgNo0Z2gS9PVYikp-mn6m0_kMvC8fVrajNDbYn8Qzo0KHtF7IXEPqXlxjC7hgLnUOq_c_BwqgCoTLKFHtlUu3_VtdM/s4032/IMG_5593.jpeg"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrXgLBlHL573zO5eVQ2r9emaiK2aHgNJTWNYA6l1PNhbejXq_1Fe2Hkg6L8BOO0N_76P4HK6G6V7BKfSnFDeSEmDexNYdqFFmuLOgNo0Z2gS9PVYikp-mn6m0_kMvC8fVrajNDbYn8Qzo0KHtF7IXEPqXlxjC7hgLnUOq_c_BwqgCoTLKFHtlUu3_VtdM/w480-h640/IMG_5593.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: helvetica;">The riders in the initial stages of the Men's category were no doubt wondering when the heavens would open. </span>Not surprisingly, w<span style="color: #666666; font-family: helvetica;">hen the it really started to pour, the riders </span>that where occupying the hot seats<span style="color: #666666; font-family: helvetica;"> due to times set earlier in the day certainly stood a chance of a medal. The rain didn't dampen the spirits of the crowd and </span>Fort William favourite Greg Minaar received a huge applause as he set off on his run. What would he have achieved if it wasn't for the rear tyre malfunction? We can only imagine. Then, it really went ballistic! Danny Hart came out of the gate like a man possessed, the crowd erupted as his split times had everyone asking how is he able to cover ground at those speeds, in those conditions and in that time? Well, it is Danny Hart after all. The gasps of despair as he stacked were almost as loud as the cheers when he set off. It would be down to Charlie Hatton to put the crowd into a frenzy. Watching his run on the big screen at the finish line was mesmerising, the skill level and bravery on display was and will remain a talking point for years. For those of us lucky enough to witness his run, it was a very special moment. </div></span><p><span style="color: #666666; font-family: helvetica;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPTWR6_Ump4qC9w9-UotqYe00-XeCiX3DFhLkvSsWD8ohjx6x4W4pSiU3sj8Zk4Q49OW6ni3t3XM2E-4PFUVVwJ-m06BZTyUuWHLlSHqyM6ugQw0JqylEs3co1JqEDQyiqhIBLkXCDZLZraKaGXQx1oXap3ZMX9zFpcYu6R0BMy9wrmhrNBWHpJoOewhY/s4032/IMG_5617.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPTWR6_Ump4qC9w9-UotqYe00-XeCiX3DFhLkvSsWD8ohjx6x4W4pSiU3sj8Zk4Q49OW6ni3t3XM2E-4PFUVVwJ-m06BZTyUuWHLlSHqyM6ugQw0JqylEs3co1JqEDQyiqhIBLkXCDZLZraKaGXQx1oXap3ZMX9zFpcYu6R0BMy9wrmhrNBWHpJoOewhY/w640-h480/IMG_5617.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: helvetica;">Staying with the theme of a rough surface, the UCI Elite Road Race route had come in for criticism, key points being the state of the roads (we've been banging that drum for years!) and the brutality of the city centre circuit. From a spectators perspective, the course was a a 'belter'! The stunning aerial shots of the the landscape, buildings and sculptures would certainly entice a Global audience. Even the protest allowed the chopper camera crew to go on a wee jolly and explore the countryside. Glengoyne Whisky distillery featured and I think Adam Blythe was heard on Eurosport saying that he's been there! </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicLk8Oe8U-pEsPSZX2tCKL25lFsqA5FHTICb1-zeAd3HfttI9i02OjZ7dIPVEq6hVDijEOgh3O41kpWHpZF_gZs61iQ-wsuwVkI5EBNpGB6JM4SiaOAYNj-IwBDmz5kLHyDcPp5WdUOxqFU1x6WQt3p3VSi758fdPGUCk2klrP-Vwrxksj87uutJqHk_8/s3968/P1080645.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2232" data-original-width="3968" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicLk8Oe8U-pEsPSZX2tCKL25lFsqA5FHTICb1-zeAd3HfttI9i02OjZ7dIPVEq6hVDijEOgh3O41kpWHpZF_gZs61iQ-wsuwVkI5EBNpGB6JM4SiaOAYNj-IwBDmz5kLHyDcPp5WdUOxqFU1x6WQt3p3VSi758fdPGUCk2klrP-Vwrxksj87uutJqHk_8/w640-h360/P1080645.jpeg" width="640" /></a></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: helvetica;">There was a guffers plan in place to meet up on the Crow Rd and then in town. I made it to the Crow Rd and was somewhat surprised at the lack of people at the carpark viewpoint, but was informed of larger crowds on the ascent. The pace of the peloton as they began the descent towards Lennoxtown took the uninitiated by surprise, the resulting draft was probably on a par with the jet wash from the Emirates A380 that was flying over head. Would Pogacar be on a UAE/Emirates plane in Gold later? </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: helvetica;">Upon arriving in town, blue skies and an amazing atmosphere were enjoyed during a quick walk through Kelvingrove Park to the Guffers rendezvous spot. 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The sudden downpour added to the excitement of the race, more attacks, nerve racking speeds across slippy surfaces and unforgiving drain covers and it was all to play for. When Van der Poel came down there was a moment of silence. Those watching the live broadcast on their phones were either wishing for him to get up or be caught by the chasing Superstars. What happened next demonstrated the same type of commitment that was witnessed at Fort William. The determination, belief and raw unadulterated talent to get the job down. It was, yet another moment to savour.</span></p><p><span style="color: #666666; font-family: helvetica;"></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: helvetica;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiLcLwTfmDEnir_NrdURnMrZvGcMhy8cW6YxHxmjdHdvyFh1kl33QdwXGNEOM1Y467q75sXG1DHuZ_zKasPYMUwjf80U7T69qi2oOR-smK4h0Ozp9-qdNeu_SHimAube6IaSFnt5WGXiLs7ThTwKngb489tF12-TBZJ1eVxUFGOn0rRJHRNnUp_nQsGqo/s4032/IMG_5661.jpeg"><img border="0" data-original-height="2268" data-original-width="4032" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiLcLwTfmDEnir_NrdURnMrZvGcMhy8cW6YxHxmjdHdvyFh1kl33QdwXGNEOM1Y467q75sXG1DHuZ_zKasPYMUwjf80U7T69qi2oOR-smK4h0Ozp9-qdNeu_SHimAube6IaSFnt5WGXiLs7ThTwKngb489tF12-TBZJ1eVxUFGOn0rRJHRNnUp_nQsGqo/w640-h360/IMG_5661.jpeg" width="640" /></a></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: helvetica;">Predictions for next year......marketeers will be rejoicing that the Boa does indeed keep the shoe in the foot, but a new product line with the Boa wheel on the crank side of the upper or the tongue area will be footwear of choice for the discerning cyclist that want's to ensure that their shoes are not damaged from a journey doon the road.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: helvetica;">There's still a host of events to enjoy, and cyclesguff may even upload another post before the end of the Championships.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: helvetica;">Stay upright</span></p>the ridershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08101078717494723213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565662019262893763.post-42886382963277599962022-08-16T23:32:00.001+01:002023-08-07T22:37:58.596+01:00Mike Burrows<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">'Imagine a bike that could be assembled and disabled with one tool, there's only one type of fastener used on the entire bike....?' I can't remember his exact words, but an aspect of conversation went something along those lines. I had the pleasure of speaking with Mike Burrows in the mid nineties. </span><span style="caret-color: rgb(153, 153, 153); font-family: helvetica;">I was a nervous and naive student</span><span style="font-family: helvetica;">, plucked up the courage and gave him a ring. He was incredibly generous with his time and I ended up with so many insights and words of wisdom. </span><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> </span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); color: #666666; font-family: helvetica;">A</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); color: #666666; font-family: helvetica;"> visit to his workshop to see and hear his process and approach must have been a privilege, </span><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); color: #666666; font-family: helvetica;">this link to the cyclist magazine is well worth a read </span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #ffa400; font-family: helvetica;">https://www.cyclist.co.uk/in-depth/10866/mike-burrows-bike-designer-profile</span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: helvetica;">When you look at what he's achieved, it's not just the design of an iconic bike that is better known and attributed to the car manufacturer Lotus than him, it is also the compact frames, incredibly smart components and utility bikes that demonstrate that he was a master of his craft. It's also the details and elegance of his products that are a joy to behold, this pic from an early Windcheetah explains why.</span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMDrM103Aqo8DiYBtiyVOIrg7J8YZVcO8MbtmtvRiT3GrA-LZMEV9lglaswH34pq_IQg9b_qPFJlMVtoa9-5VI54IzeJIh4tpRCHrksanMtbgs9h_Cg2kI59XRHqsnBn3jaa_mthGfBEkqe9v8WzYoU8zdKNktPwCwkErMFhDCyfIHrUXLBlNU8jfe/s1280/IMG_3308.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="956" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMDrM103Aqo8DiYBtiyVOIrg7J8YZVcO8MbtmtvRiT3GrA-LZMEV9lglaswH34pq_IQg9b_qPFJlMVtoa9-5VI54IzeJIh4tpRCHrksanMtbgs9h_Cg2kI59XRHqsnBn3jaa_mthGfBEkqe9v8WzYoU8zdKNktPwCwkErMFhDCyfIHrUXLBlNU8jfe/w478-h640/IMG_3308.jpg" width="478" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><span style="color: #666666;">Thanks Mike</span></span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>the ridershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08101078717494723213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565662019262893763.post-63711596346206768172021-10-02T18:17:00.003+01:002021-12-08T21:50:36.371+00:00Femmestastic!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvkgpGo7Bn07S1Qy6aZxupfe1j1l_KSgm959oAuJ8MsU7D9YW3IALkOMJ7KqlySEJG6IJioG5aDcVE-luZBiFphyphenhyphenzcVONgEQGuZFfeR6UJqxcV6WnbU-kFuGiT6YyFGOH8rTPqmUedjSk/s2048/IMG_9012.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvkgpGo7Bn07S1Qy6aZxupfe1j1l_KSgm959oAuJ8MsU7D9YW3IALkOMJ7KqlySEJG6IJioG5aDcVE-luZBiFphyphenhyphenzcVONgEQGuZFfeR6UJqxcV6WnbU-kFuGiT6YyFGOH8rTPqmUedjSk/w640-h360/IMG_9012.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9FzSKKMKfBYiN3NBWHpUnMbQ3IO2GvFXbM-U0f7DcyfGdjRMKlTrMPutvvIB751WwZqMTS_LWl3jvX8nMuYWLUMXpYaUkYc5y8whZ3dqlY3I2Gu-8G6ZUrskqV5Vw7tOgnBLdp39kvZY/s2048/IMG_9013.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9FzSKKMKfBYiN3NBWHpUnMbQ3IO2GvFXbM-U0f7DcyfGdjRMKlTrMPutvvIB751WwZqMTS_LWl3jvX8nMuYWLUMXpYaUkYc5y8whZ3dqlY3I2Gu-8G6ZUrskqV5Vw7tOgnBLdp39kvZY/w640-h360/IMG_9013.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">The first guff post in sometime and what a post to make. Mother, World Champion and now the 1st ever winner of Paris-Roubaix Femmes</span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">You showed us all how to stay upright today Lizzie!</span></span><br /></p><p></p>the ridershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08101078717494723213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565662019262893763.post-69856642286410017722021-07-09T21:20:00.002+01:002021-07-09T21:20:19.453+01:0034<p><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> History, statistics, emotions and a very healthy dose of green. Thank you Mark!</span></span><br /></p>the ridershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08101078717494723213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565662019262893763.post-41528997027266222262019-09-06T12:42:00.000+01:002019-09-06T12:46:06.338+01:00time flies<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Thinking of the title of this post, I decided to look up the history of the idiom. It dates back to something 18oatcake, but there is a reference of a similar phrase penned by Shakespeare “the swiftest hours, as they flew”.<br /> </span></span></div>
<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A recent work/holiday trip across the pond to Sunny California in July did provide time to capture some interesting</span></span><span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> images and speak with equally interesting folk.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #666666;"><span data-offset-key="f70ks-0-0"><span data-text="true">Saddened to hear the news of Paul Sherwen. I grew up listening to and watching Paul and Phil commenting on the Channel 4 coverage of the TDF. </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #666666;"><span data-offset-key="f70ks-0-0"><span data-text="true">I had the opportunity to meet Paul and Phil many, many years ago. They were both very generous with their time and signed my autograph book. </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #666666;"><span data-offset-key="f70ks-0-0"><span data-text="true"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #666666;"><span data-offset-key="f70ks-0-0"><span data-text="true"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #666666;"><span data-offset-key="f70ks-0-0"><span data-text="true">It was an amazing experience </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>for a young lad with an unhealthy obsession for cycling</span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #666666;"><span data-offset-key="f70ks-0-0"><span data-text="true"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #666666;"><span data-offset-key="f70ks-0-0"><span data-text="true">. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #666666;"><span data-offset-key="f70ks-0-0"><span data-text="true"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #666666;"><span data-offset-key="f70ks-0-0"><span data-text="true"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #666666;"><span data-offset-key="f70ks-0-0"><span data-text="true">Thanks for the memories and the introduction to the wonderful sport of cycling.</span></span></span></span> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The picture above is in stark contrast to the levels of diversification and marketing hype that we are currently experiencing in so many fields of life. I don't think I'm alone in these thoughts. And it wouldn't be too ridiculous of me to state that we are living in unprecedented times of constant product launches and the associated sense of flux. Welcome to Generation <i>Beta</i>. The online assault of mass consumerism has well and truly taken over. The Guffers can't complain too much. Where would this <i>outlet </i>be if it wasn't for the tools and technologies that we now take for granted? </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The image in question is from the 1984 Paris Roubaix. Judging from the rather lovely BMW moto, the notion that you <i>must</i> have all terrain tyres to ride on cobbles covered in mud and plough the edges of fields, had really yet to take a grip of the motorcycling world. BMW launched their </span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Gelände/Straße</span> range to the public in 1980. </span></span><span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hubert Auriol
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<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The rider of that moto and pillion had a level of skill and balance that most of us can only dream about. Cor Vos, the Dutch Photographer responsible for the shot isn't any different. The photographers were shooting on film. No immediate opportunity to review images on a digital screen or viewfinder. The positivity of the commissioning picture editors who believed in their skill. And, understood their ability to catch images that show the raw pain, emotion and eventual glory of the riders would be proven when the negatives arrived. What was the choice of tyres, gears, rim width, frame compliance, bar drop etc for the riders in the peloton? It's very evident that it was limited. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">There is probably some reference on this blog to my proper first road bike. It was lovely deep blue Cougar Columbus SL. </span></span><span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The frame size followed the parent logic of buy a larger frame and he will grow into it. I never did quite make it to over 6ft! </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Stay upright </span></span>the ridershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08101078717494723213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565662019262893763.post-44056142860629744282018-09-20T18:23:00.000+01:002018-10-08T23:07:26.616+01:00Spend more buy less part 2<br />
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<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> The </span></span><span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Goodwood Revival, the annual </span></span>festival of the halcyon days of racing, fashion and glamour is well and truly over for another year. I've been lucky to go to Revival on a few occasions. Unfortunately, the majority of last year's Revival was a wash out. Those of us under canvas suffered from very poor facilities. The Duke of Richmond obviously can't control the weather, but most of us came to the conclusion that his team could have worked harder prior to and during the Revival. The lack of shelter around the track added to the dejected looks of many revivalists that had put so much time, effort and expense into their get up and weekend. This is not to say that it wasn't fun. 'Over the road' was the place to escape the frequent downpours, trudge through the mud and enjoy a tonic or two. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Recent years have been landmarks for a number of auto manufacturers, including Ferrari, Porsche and Lotus. They are all enjoying the spoils of being </span></span><span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Septuagenarians with their latest and greatest making the news and featured in the mags and web. One company that has links with some of the great marques and is older than most is Campagnolo. If you ever have the opportunity to read about Valentino Campagnolo, his history in developing manufacturing techniques that resulted in Campagnolo working with the greatest marques is well worth the time. For me, Campagnolo magnesium car racing wheels are the some of the most pleasing castings to behold. The geometry and patterns are enhanced by delicate, sculptural casting details. These not only visually suggest that those responsible for the components fully embraced the value of </span></span><span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">design engineering</span></span></span></span>, but also </span></span><span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">considered aesthetics to be an integral part of the development process.</span></span> There are even Campag parts in space. NASA doesn't come calling if you are not good enough. If you happen to be drinking a glass of <i>vino locale, </i>please raise a glass to Valentino's father Tullio and Campagnolo founder, he invented the self-centering corkscrew in 1966.</span></span></div>
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fellows recently and was reminded of an article written by Design Critic and
Aesthete, the venerable Stephen Bayley. In the article he refers to cortification, a term archaeologists use for the surface effects of aging. Bayley uses this term to explain his annoyance of classic car
owners and markets to over restore and basically destroy the authenticity of
the vehicle. He continues to explain, that for him, texture is an essential aesthetic attribute of anything. The market share for those that want their
cars warts and all is on the rise. Languishing in the knowledge that their pride and joy has
been allowed to survive, age and mature gracefully (or hopefully disgracefully
and thrashed around tracks, sprints, hill climbs etc). The problem is that this
market is also becoming somewhat ridiculous with stories of ‘If it’s a one
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cyclist 101 as a benchmark you will not be welcome with the chain gang on the
Sunday blast with an unloved, oliy rag of a road machine. What if you ride the muddy trails? There is more than a sporting chance that a clean
bike will end up in few digs and jibes – ‘You wash that more than ride it!’
I’ve always had a perverse pleasure in washing my bikes. The time to engage in
a task with a set outcome, switch off from what else is going on and escape.
The opportunity to check the bike over and carry out a few
adjustments on a clean bike is a simple pleasure. And, let’s not forget the all-important standing back, admiring
your bike with a beer (or tipple of choice) in hand. Bliss.</span></span></div>
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been a considerable amount of web traffic dedicated to the eagerly
awaited Gary Hustwit film on Dieter Rams. The furniture that Rams designed for
Vitsoe is an excellent example of company that produces products that
are more about a sense of ownership (possibly custodianship) based on
the fact that there is mutual trust between the suppliers, manufactures,
owners and users of their products. The title of this piece has
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noticed that I'd set a myself a challenge of changing the stable. Selling off parts, frames,
bikes etc with aim of reducing the quiver to three bikes – 1x mtb, 1x road/cross,
1x adventure. Hold that thought, let's add a 1x classic. I’ve decided to keep my
Lemond Alpe D’Huez. The plan is to build it up with the leftovers from my sorely missed
Litespeed. The ingredients making up the leftovers include Dura Ace, Thomson,
Easton, Mavic and Fizik. This pre-enjoyed spec certainly has the makings of a nice bike that
will no doubt enjoy a new lease of life. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At one point I was contemplating sending the Lemond away for
respray. The decals are damaged, there is evidence of surface rust at the dropouts and more than a fair share of flaking paint on the garage floor. This is when cortification came back into my head. Why bother with a new coat!? Treat the frame to some Waxoil and keep it as Mr Lemond intended. Look and feel those imperfections and marks and escape back to memories of the
journeys that have been experienced. Whether it was the Paris-Roubaix, a week
long Whisky fuelled trip in the Outer Hebrides or chasing the other American
with a TdF history when he descended upon the good buddies of Paisley. You
begin to appreciate the marks, scratches and bumps. Essentially, the beauty of those earned features are there
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everyday and accompanied me on more journeys than anyone or anything that I know is my Ortlieb
Sling-it Bag. There is a post from 3 years ago that covers the quality and
thought that went into designing and manufacturing this most excellent product. It
truly is a wonderful piece of kit, but one, which also requires a few repairs. If you look closely at the pic below you will see some frayed and damaged seams. I have yet to send the bag back to Ortlieb
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this type of service. Far too many companies succeed in persuading us that last
years model wasn’t actually as good as it could have been and use some nicely
executed marketing tricks to ensure that we believe the hype. The early
adopters and return customers will more than likely continue to be happier
buying their latest and greatest. Maybe they can inform us if this year’s offering
is any better than last? Time will tell and here’s why I’m beginning to spend
more time sourcing the long-term test. I don’t mean 6 months of using a
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years back. This bag has essentially replaced the Ortlieb. It is probably
time for a review. However, I’m going to hold off for another year or two and
leave you with these thoughts: The bag is designed to last and if required,
Trakke do offer a repair service. I’m hopeful that it will be many years until
that call will have to be made. Just like the Ortlieb, little reminders of travels and
experiences continue to make their appearance through the age and marks of
the waxed cotton. The buckles and fasteners continue to work with the
straps and I’ve come to realise that on more than one occasion I’ve
forgotten my keys! </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There are people who understand lines. There are people who make lines into something that is beautiful. And, there are people who see the brilliance and want others to appreciate it. The wonderful and colourful collaboration between rapha and Ridley Scott Associates incorporates a 'variety' of lines. </span></span><span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dario Pegoretti was one of the best. </span></span>If you have yet to see it, pour a Grapa and enjoy.</span></span><br />
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the ridershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08101078717494723213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565662019262893763.post-90019358539926516382018-08-12T17:30:00.000+01:002018-08-12T17:30:51.175+01:00Treacherous conditions suit Trentin<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #666666;">In an epic of display of how to Stay Upright, Italy's Matteo Trentin has won the 2018 European Road Race Championship in Glasgow.</span></span><br />
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surface varies from blacktop, disused railway lines, parts of the West
Highland Way, the John Muir Way, singletrack, forest roads and Ford
crossings. 380m of elevation gain in a loop of 26k isn't huge but there
are some fairly short, steep ascents to contend with. This route is also
a gauge for how dry it is. There's a singletrack section that always
has puddles of mud with large stones under the surface patiently waiting
to catch the unwary peddler. The other night was different, the
incredible dry spell and high temperatures has resulted in scorched
trails that have to be ridden to be experienced. Rooster tails of dust
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few comments in the past about sportives and the culture that has grown
alongside the rise of the activity. A recent mini escape into the Perthshire Glens
provided time once again to reflect upon sportive experiences of the past and the
differences to the ultra marathon scene. My other half was running in the <a href="http://runyabam.com/glen-lyon/race-entry/"><span style="color: orange;">GlenLyon Ultra</span></a>, 31 miles of epic scenery and pain to accompany the strides. </span></span></span><span style="color: #666666; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;">BAM do a great job </span></span></span>and the
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in excess of 30 miles of trails, multiple river crossings, ascending and descending scree
on shank’s pony is not something to take lightly and this is where the main
differences lie. Ultra Runners tend to look out for one another, stories of runners
sacrificing their PB to help others, share out kit, food and even provide and
listen to advice(!) is very common. </span></span></span></div>
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cycling, especially the mtb scene. The area surrounding the start
looked like a camper van section of a spring classic had been
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of town. Thankfully, the ultra scene isn’t affected by a small section of
society that doesn’t seem to appreciate the investment and interest that
sportives create for the immediate and surrounding area – you just can’t please
some <a href="https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/local/perth-kinross/651535/etape-caledonia-riders-village-allowed-to-stay-in-pitlochry-despite-complaints/"><span style="color: orange;"><span style="color: orange;">people</span>…..</span></a></span></span></span></div>
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duties, I decided to take the Mason Bokeh over Ben Lawers, down to Bridge of Balgie
and then along Glen Lyon and back over towards Kenknock and Killin. Time and
energy permitting, there was also the option of following the running route
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side, I would have swapped the 650b set up for the 700c and WTB Nanos. The WTB Rangers were a drag for 80% of the time, but came into their own on a few
sections of the brilliant descent towards Bridge of Balgie. The road surface
isn’t too bad, there are a few potholes and sections of gravel on the crown
of the road to deal with. It has
been a while since I spent so long on the roads, but one thing hasn’t changed. Isn’t
it interesting how certain drivers can’t wait to get passed cyclists on
singletrack roads, but when things point downwards, they don’t make use of
passing places to let cyclists past? The number of sheep and lambs on the road
provided opportunities to nip past as cars slowed down. This was another string
to the Bokeh’s current set up. A quick switch from tarmac to grassy road side
and you had the descent to enjoy. </span></span></span></div>
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Lyon is stunning. Scenery and sky that make you stop and absorb the fact
that you are in an area of outstanding beauty. The wind on the other hand was an absolute
bugger! </span></span></span></div>
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climb out of Loch Lyon heading toward Kenknock is steep and unforgiving, other
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altogether. There are sections completely devoid of tarmac, <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="_GoBack"></a>strewn
with potholes and gravel. Choosing a line and braking zones resulted in less
time looking at the scenery and more time trying to stay upright. </span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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the Bokeh was sure footed and just kept wanting to be let off the leash. The
55km route was shared with a few walkers, one trail runner, one cyclist and a
Golden Eagle. </span></span></span></div>
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the ridershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08101078717494723213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565662019262893763.post-36613617665186171792018-05-11T12:17:00.001+01:002018-10-13T12:26:57.881+01:00Grande Cretto - Alberto Burri<style>
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to the riders, but due to footage of the Grande Cretto by Alberto Burri
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica"; letter-spacing: 0.2pt;">The concrete structure is a memorial to the town of
Gibellina, Sicily. Gibellina was flattened in 1968 by an earthquake that
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the ridershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08101078717494723213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565662019262893763.post-59157364876811175082018-03-12T21:57:00.000+00:002018-10-13T12:27:21.896+01:00Lens Flare<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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sometime in the making. Main factors being available time, a nasty injury and resources to
complete the latest bike build. Thankfully, it’s been worth the wait, but I’ll
get on to that later....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #666666;">There’s been a rant
before on this blog about SRAM and my recent experience of setting up Force Hydro Brakes hasn’t made me any more enamoured. The simplicity of fitting
and maintaining Shimano brakes didn’t prepare me for SRAM. I’ve worked on cars
and bikes and am well aware of the hazards with DOT. There was no way I was
going to entertain a spillage ruining the stunning finish on my flare orange </span><a href="https://masoncycles.cc/shop/categories/bokeh-bikes"><span style="color: orange;">Mason Bokeh</span></a><span style="color: #666666;">. It was
time to set up stall and make sure that everything was in place for any
potential spills and leaks. What I wasn’t prepared for was different Torx sizes
for the threaded barbs. A T8 to remove old barbs from the hose (had to trim the
length) and a T10 for fitting the new one! SRAM, do yourselves a favour, spend
less time on the marketing of fancy names for connections and invest more
thought in the system. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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always troubled me with current bikes and components is the sheer number of
fastener types. Where possible, I aim to have my bikes set up with all the main components benefitting from one type and size of fastener. It won't be long until the Torx
hardware is removed and replaced with Allen fasteners. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">With the workshop
already resembling a Jim Dine tool painting, it was time to start assembling the
bike. Those of you that have enjoyed fitting internal cables will know all too
well that it can be a tricky task. My memory had taken me back to working in
the shop on 'day glow' Klein’s with internal cables, oh the joys! I don’t
envy frame designers and builders with the task of keeping up with the proliferation
of cables, hoses, wires and ‘standards’. Thankfully, Mason’s approach has made
the experience easier and a small bag of fixtures and fittings provided evidence
of their attention to detail and consideration.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="color: #666666;">I’ve been singing the
praises of Hunt Wheels over the years and the final piece in the build was a
pair of </span><a href="https://www.huntbikewheels.com/collections/road-disc-wheels/products/hunt-650b-adventure-sport-disc-27-5-gravel-road-trail-wheelset-1579g-24deep-25wide"><span style="color: orange;">650b Hunt Gravel 4 seasons</span></a><span style="color: #666666;">. I decided to go for tyres that are more suitable
to the local conditions than what's specced on the Mason 650b build. WTB's Ranger 2.0 popped on without any issues. There’s plenty of clearance up
front, but less so at the back. I’m not expecting any issues, but
have applied helitape to keep that lovely paint looking fresh. It really is a
wonderful hue of orange, not too dissimilar to my Cannibal Orange LeMond. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">The first ride covered
well-travelled local paths and roads. I was on borrowed time, otherwise the
option to travel further afield would have been taken without a second thought.
Initial impressions. The 650b set up does encourage you to venture off onto the
MTB trails and I was quickly finding out that the set up would benefit from
different gearing. The gearing wasn’t detracting from the bike’s capability, it
was my lack of fitness. </span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">I’m
running a 40T up front and 11-36T at the back. I’ll either go 40 or 42T when time
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">It's so capable, even stands up on its own</span></td></tr>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">There’s been a
considerable amount of virtual and physical space granted to the Bokeh. The reviews
pay tribute to the fine features, build quality, handling, adaptability etc,
etc. For me, it was pure and simple, the bike made me smile and I thoroughly
enjoy being back in the saddle, albeit too briefly. </span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </span><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Inevitably, a test ride does result in a few wee tweaks to
the set up, but riding the Bokeh did remind me of my old (missed) 29er SS, in that
there was a requirement for a bit of finesse and forward planning (gears, or
lack of!). My Trek Stache on the other hand, and not surprisingly, is the
antithesis of this approach and just rolls over whatever lays ahead. Add to
that the recent fitting of Maxxis Minions and dog walkers could be forgiven in
thinking that a moto has been in the woods. To be fair to the Bokeh, this was
only experienced on very muddy, rooty singletrack trails. When it was out on
the open, gravel, fire and sealed roads, it didn’t display any traits or
required input that would make you think that this type of frame and set-up
was a victim of attempting to meet too many demands.</span></div>
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Bokeh with 700c, a pair of Hunt 4 seasons and WTB Nano 40c will provide a base
for comparison. However, taking into account the fun of the initial test ride, that post and comparison may be sometime coming… <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This guffer had a part to play in Graeme Obree's land speed record attempt with the 'beastie'. I'm wondering if Graeme is hatching new </span><a href="https://stories.endurasport.com/graeme-obree-1" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: orange;">plans</span></a><span style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">....</span>the ridershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08101078717494723213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3565662019262893763.post-43387644854225529822017-11-22T11:23:00.001+00:002017-11-22T11:23:02.052+00:00just because...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Danny MacAskill drops Santa Cruz for Brompton. The mind boggles at what he could do with this.....</span>the ridershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08101078717494723213noreply@blogger.com0