Recent content by Throbbobank

I can second the EVOC -brilliant bit of kit and light enough to ensure that even though my bike wasn't the lightest I was well under 20 kilos (some airlines start charging extra over 20 kilos in weight) I am a born worrier and I have to say that I never once worried that my bike would get...

I am eager to see the day that a UK motorist explains the death of a minibus full of toddlers because they "didn't see it" because it wasn't "hi-viz" and the driver had the audacity to be listening to a radio while driving...... No - they aren't "ignorant" they are just entirely inconsiderate...

Sound advice from Jay which I echo - 50/34 cranks and 13/29 will get you up most climbs and certainly in the early days it's unlikely that you'll be cursing not having something more than your 50/13 gear as often as you'll be absolutely delighted that you aren't having to get off and push...

Some general comments on your questions that I hope help.... 1. Ribble are very good value for money - we have two in the household (Evo Pro and Ultra Lite) 2. Personally, I've never had any problems with Veloce - my wife, who had 105 before, has put Veloce on the new Evo Pro because she...

wow! press the right buttons and reveal blind Nationalism! it always, always works......post infrequently for best results ps, I think you'll find I'm a fanboy of the Miguel Madariaga's team - although that's forgiven as you have spotted who's the governor....

Some lovely Aussie comments here which is nice given the number of Aussie cycling "heroes" known to have raced in an era when doping was rife and proven....personally, I was there at the Commonwealth Games in 2002 at Rivington when O Grady won from Evans and Cooke and had to accept that the...

It's refreshing to see such attitudes expressed. You are quite right that such "foo foo" attitudes are unwelcome in "real" sport which is why the US choses to play rugby while wearing mattresses. I have read fortyfour's post as indicating a compassion and concern for a person who's career...

Brilliant and timely We cycling fans regularly wail and rail against our "heroes" on these forums and often for good reason, but, I, for one, am no longer taking criticism from fans of any other "sport"... I use "sport" for those residents of locations where "World" championships are limited...

I think Dutchsmurf makes a great point - it will be interesting to see how the Scehleck brother dymanic develops now that they are essentially bosses in their own team especially as I'm not convinced either Andy or Frank fundamentally believe that Andy is the best rider I'm not expecting...

Profff - thank you so much for that excellent input, it has made me want to consider a cycling trip based from Briancon rather than Grenoble as I usually do As to the Gendarmes - well I have never heard of that, these are, after all, major or minor roads open to traffic though do not forget...

There's a nice pizza place in Autrans but it doesn't do a Meat Feast which is a major downer when you've struggled up to La Moliere and back personally, I will therefore be avoiding http://www.sportcommunication.info/web2010/epreuve2.php?langue=1&trophee=57 this year When that region wakes...

Race Radio - let's not mention the Vercors - its not like there's anything remotely spectacular to see at the top of the Col de La Machine, there's all that traffic and the Grand Goulets are a bit of a let down really...... Can I respectfully suggest two sites that provide really excellent...

Personally I'd vote Donostia-Donostia for several reasons: 1. Basque country 2. Timing - just after the Tour and interesting to have a mid-season Monument 3. Parcors - this is no flattish run with a small climb or two in the last 50Km to spice things up - if you doubt it, take yer bike to...

That's a mightily impressive electricity sub station behind the green thing in the photo - I'd be interested to know the KV output and also the specific colour for a future re-spray of my bike ps. I am considering selling drugs, what's the going rate for say smack and how much do I need to...

The Sky return v budget issue keeps being raised - it's been reported that Sky have the 6th largest budget in the pro tour at the moment...perhaps on a positive note (does this forum ever actually do positive?) this could be altered to most impressive teams and individuals on the tour this...