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    The transition

    😂 😂 Who are 'They' Charge? Are they in the room with you now?
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    Do You Wear A Cap Underneath Your Bicycle Helmet?

    I always wear a cap. The little peak is ideal (what it's designed for) for keeping winter sun out of eyes and blocks rain off my glasses - while still being able to see around it. If cold I have a selection of woollen Belgian style winter cycling caps to keep my ears snug. If a lot of sun in the...
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    Watching the peloton - Professional Road Racing thread 2026

    We're had good news here in UK - ITV had live and highlights free on UK TV for over 10 years, but lost rights last year to the ogres at Discovery. However Channel Five (another free broadcast channel) has done a deal and will be showing at least highlights, and possibly for next 3 years! England...
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    Watching the peloton - Professional Road Racing thread 2026

    Van Aert out of the tour. Dammit. Sepsis in his elbow wound from that training crash.
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    Another new TQ motor: hpr40

    Which model/version/tier? Tell me you splurged on the Sub 10! Need a photo of you holding it up with just your little finger!
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    Watching the peloton - Professional Road Racing thread 2026

    Just about to watch highlights of stage 1 of Switzerland and wondering who will be in the mix for this race, who will set out their stall ahead of France in a couple of weeks and how will Pog seem after not racing for a while, no doubt he'll be a bit rusty, maybe off the pace-- Oh. Well...
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    2026 FIFA World Cup

    Under a tree.
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    How wide are your handlebars?

    This is a how long is a piece of sting conversation. Whatever works. I swapped out the flat bars on my Vado SL the first month I got it, nearly 6 years ago for something with a bit more back sweep, and that came up a bit narrower then stock bars, they are still on the bike and no complaints...
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    Watching the peloton - Professional Road Racing thread 2026

    The issue at Ineos is Radcliffe might be losing interest in cycling, pumping money into Man Utd instead. Along with getting Net Company onboard they are on the hunt for another major sponsor, with Ineos wanting to take a smaller position. So you're right, if they paid €9m for Onley they are...
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    Watching the peloton - Professional Road Racing thread 2026

    Yes that part was fasinating. There were also both a bit guarded on what they said, naturally given their new jobs, not to give away too much. What G said about nobody in charge of the peloton chimes with some decisions I've been frustrated watching last year or so, bad tactics, no organised...
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    Vado SL 4.0 with a suspension fork?

    Yes I was writing that post about avinox slightly shaking my head because I can't see why you'd need that much power on a gravel bike, let alone a road bike! For a full fat MTB I can see the advantage, not just power but low weight in comparison and a very competitive price. The Amflows seem...
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    2026 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos

    You can see the heavy duty marine grease they use to help seal everything!
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    Watching the peloton - Professional Road Racing thread 2026

    Just been listening/watching the two Welsh boyos, G and Luke Rowe's podcast called "Wattt's Occuring?" (What's occuring - famous Welsh greeting!) A fascinating post mortem on the Averghne Rhone Alps. It's a long slow chat basically so don't click if you want something exciting/short. Luke...
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    Watching the peloton - Professional Road Racing thread 2026

    Just took it for a quick spin. Fast as F! Definitely worth tidying up a bit. Nice project.
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    Watching the peloton - Professional Road Racing thread 2026

    A number of supposed GC-centric teams are coming up short. Net Company INEOS have had a low key Giro and bad Duaphine/Rhone. Boro still have the same top heavy issues as at the start of the season. Too many chefs not enough mountain doms. Can Decathlon protect their new jewel? Looks unlikely on...
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    Vado SL 4.0 with a suspension fork?

    Sandyman, if you get to love the front sus and want a wee bit more power(!), the Girona based Megamo bikes have just released 2 models with the Avinox (M2S) motor - and one is a gravel bike with front suspension. Not crazy money either, starting at €3,699 for a flat bar version, €3,999 drops...
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    2026 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos

    So I have to figure this out Rab- on my Vado SL, it being fairly light, I ride unassisted when it feels good, ie the flats, tailwind, descending & I hit assist then when the bike starts feeling heavy and sluggish under me, start of a hill for instance. Now your Giant has a bigger battery and a...
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    2026 - Our Rides in Words, Photos, Maps and Videos

    FINALLY we know where all the people missing from your Scottish roads have gone! 😂 😂
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    Watching the peloton - Professional Road Racing thread 2026

    Seixas took your advice Stomp. Should have retired last night. Good controlled win for Del Toro, the young Aussie holds on to 2nd. Jorgensen slipped to 4th. Tour of Switzerland has Pog, Pidcock back from his ravine dive injuries and a surprise MVDP.
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    Watching the peloton - Professional Road Racing thread 2026

    RAD RACE - Berlin - of course it would be a Berlin undergrond scene! I as conflating Red Hook (Brooklyn fixie crits outdoors) and Rad Race - which is held in an inddor Go Kart track and of course isn't sanctioned by the UCI (yet. if they think money can be made off it, they'll swoop in, like...
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