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Moving House requires a lot of energy. I haven't touched the bike in a week and like a drug addict am craving my next adventure.
Two weekends ago I got chance to ride the Vattern Rundan. Truly an amazing event and I'll post my thoughts up soon.
Until then I'll finish my move and relish that my daily commute has more than doubled in length and increased by 100% in the enjoyment factor. Roll on life on the South Coast.
May 24th 2008 was my first post on the site it was entitled What to carry on a Sportive you can read it here if you have never been that far back in the archives.
© Sprinting for Signs
Wow, doesn't it look pretty. Having read the various Tech information available the new version of Ultegra has surpassed the out going Dura Ace 7800 in every aspect.
At what point does a writing piece separate itself from history and verge on romanticism? It is a difficult one to answer (as I could be as guilty as the next man), but in a way anyone who writes can fall pray to it, no matter what the year you are covering.
Reports from L'Equipe or Gazzetta are just as guilty as blogs and marketing types for creating a view which isn't entirely true. Some of it may be the myth that drugs only exist in the few and not the many. That the PRO's use regular clothing and not special items like Roubaix shorts and summer jerseys which are made from snow fleece in the harsh conditions.
Mr Lance Armstrong has had many nicknames over his career, some not printable. The one that always fascinated me was 'the Millimetre Man', as to me it exposes a trait which in no small way helps to understand the man.
It is very unlikely that you will ever see this on a Pro Tour (or whatever it's called these days) level bike. But the reality is that this marks a more important milestone than the it's big brother launch last year. Of course we all lust over the top end groupset, but the fact is that Ultegra is within reach for more people.
I sit here writing this morning having opened my presents with my family. The uncensored joy of watching three excited boys open their presents takes me back to my youth. The strongest Christmas memory I have of receiving a present I loved would be the year both me and my brother got our gold Falcon BMX bikes. Although not as flash as some other models out there (something only time can teach you, but you care little of at the time), we loved them. So the two wheeled passion had begun.
I have had a couple of emails on this subject. It is not easy to find, sorry. Try the link below which should help out. If that doesn't work let me know and I'll make sure that I find the right place for you.
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Oh yeah and for those others who have asked the gallery is still fubared at the moment, working on it.
Rich
After bailing out last week, we (not the Royal we but a small group) had committed to the Sunday ride. Our plans changed a little as originally we were planning to do the 20+ Km across the city and head South and out to the hills that lie there. So we headed to familiar ground and went North.
I am not feeling like a 'Teddy tuff Guy' today so I am hiding from the weather, writing and nursing a cup of tea. Winter training is going rubbish, but I am at present avoiding the panic as the countdown to Spring gains pace.
