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    Going to give it go

    Went to the local event today and enjoyed the event although I did not compete, the lads after the event gave me lots advice and rode the track with me after the event. Thanks to the South Yorks girls and lads.
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    Going to give it go

    That Genesis is on my wish list for 2015. Been able to pick up a second hand CX Cannondale and hoping to race as a veteran on the 14th.
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    Mtb in CX

    I have a local clubs CX race meeting going ahead on the 14th. And member has said they are expecting 60 - 65% of the riders turning up and riding MTB bikes in the races. I am missing something?????
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    Going to give it go

    I already ride steel I have a 531c road bike I had for 30 years which I have just refurbished with a new paint job and a full compag record group set. This has done time trials and raced over the years and is now my daily bike to commute and I love the feel of steel. Wanting to compete in...
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    Going to give it go

    What's the difference between cantilevers and V brakes :confused: Been offered a Boardman CX bike which was bought from Halfords 5 months ago, the chap really wanted a road bike in our village and up for grades for sub 500 is worth a punt or walk away because there's a lot chatter advising...
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    Going to give it go

    At the age of 56, I want to have a go at CX, I last rode CX back in the late seventies after watching Dickie Davies on the World of Sport I the rode a steel Carlton cobra which I also doubled up as Time Trial bike then. Spent doing time trials and later years commuting on a 20 mile round trip...