Recent content by DaveyJohnston

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    Campy Triple Shifters?

    Thanks folks, you all helped me decide on the best birthday present for my wife. THANK YOU ALL. To miles spent with our good friends. Cheers, Davey.
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    Campy Triple Shifters?

    Thanks BK, so with a 2010 or 2011 Veloce I could use a Triple with a new FD.
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    Campy Triple Shifters?

    Apologies if this is a daft question. Do Campy do different shifters for doubles and triples?
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    Gran Fondo Delle 5 Terre

    Did you enjoy it? The ride, not the 'flu.
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    Gran Fondo Delle 5 Terre

    I have done a few Sportives in the UK (including the Fred Whitton). I am planning on entering it directly rather than through LaFuga. Has anyone entered an Italian Gran Fondo directly rather than through La Fuga or similar. Being a true Yorkshireman saving money is paramount for me.
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    Gran Fondo Delle 5 Terre

    I am seriously considering doing this - http://www.granfondo5terre.com/ Has anybody here ever done it? Any suggestions / recommendations / advice?
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    Majorca - Bike Hire

    Rich, you are a legend my man. That is perfect. Flights booked. Thank you.
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    Is the mass exodus from Columbia due to Cavs potty mouth?

    The same Cav who spends 1/3 of any interview saying he couldn't have done it without his teammates?
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    Majorca - Bike Hire

    Got a couple of free flights with Jet2 to use. Thinking about a few days in the sun. Any recommendations for cycle hire in Majorca?
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    Tim Boonen? Tyrel Farrar

    I know mr Boonen has had a poor summer, but so bad that he's changed his name? The poor guy on Eurosport really wasn't having a good day. First he refers to Tyrel Farrar and then Belgian champion Tim Boonen. I'm still waiting for Vince Armstrong...
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    Compression Socks

    Is the current trend for compression socks another way of reducing the risk of blood clots in EPO / CERA thickened blood? Similar to the old trick of Aspirin / Warfarin use? I know people will go on about the recovery benefits but if you've ridden, then had a massage, ice bath, etc, why would...
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    Tony Martin - how good could he be?

    And what were Lance and Big Mig doing at 23?
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    Tony Martin - how good could he be?

    Once you get overthe fact that: a - You went to school with a lad called Tony Martin b - He might be a character off Hollyoaks Are we looking at Grand Tour Rider? He can time trial the nuts of most people. He can climb - not an out and out climber but can climb He has Jens Voigt...
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    Cyclingnews podcasts are go

    Can you get Voigt to tear a strip off you again? highlight of the Tour for me