I'm currently at some indeterminate point through an enormous mid-life crisis and as such have a new-found interest in dressing "well"; having been exclusively a "T-shirt and combats" kind of bloke for as long as I can remember.As such (and being one four-pack of Kronies deep currently) I'm intrigued to hear of what all you blokes like to wear - and of course what the ladies like to see us in I'm currently flying high having sourced a couple of pretty nice charity shop suits and...Read more

We should have been in Majorca at this moment.We then thought a staycation maybe July/August.Now we have thrown it into the lap of the gods.How are your holiday plans or wishes?

I might be killing my dog with kindness! I keep finding dog pee patches on my carpets, usually after giving him sliced ham. I think the cause could be me giving him too much ham which is full of salt and dodgy preservatives, which makes him thirsty, therefore he's drinking lots of water to quench his thirst and flush his kidneys out. I've noticed his water dish is almost empty after he's been fed ham. Obviously when he's drank lots of water he needs a pee. Am I right in thinking ham isn't...Read more

That is a thread for owners of large SUVs, not owners of SUVs who happen to be large. Although if you are large yourself that is no disqualification.Qualification criteria for membership, and thus discussion of your vehicle:Minimum weight: 1.75 tonnes.Transmission: AWD, 4WD, either selectable or on demand.Minimum ground clearance: 7 inches/175mm.Ideally more than 4 cylinders and higher capacity than 2 litres, but we're flexible on this point as downsizing of engines is an insiduous...Read more

Remcos upcoming schedule....bit disappointed that there's no Strade, San Remo or Flanders ☹️

Gone to be a consigliere in the sky, aged 95.

It appears that motorists don't appreciate my Road Tax jersey or at least I had far more close passes today then any other day for a few months. I saw my first 'bent out in the wild. Obviously I've seen them before but this was the first time it belonged to someone I didn't know. Strange design too, very long wheelbase with what looked like a normal headtube over the front wheel, steered from underseat but the front wheel was a long way from the rider. More and more helmet wearers that...Read more

I can’t find these replacement heel plates in my size. Any ideas?

A thread specially for 'persons of leisure' and independent means, or those with aspirations.How do you while away those lazy days?How do you cope financially?When did you retire?Is retirement what you expected?How long did you take to adjust?Etc.Tell us what you are up to today or what plans you have.Or just have a bit of silliness to while away those lazy hours.I've been busy today. Hilly 15 mile ride in North Devon, took dog for a stroll along Saunton Sands, cut the front lawn...Read more

Going through some old photos and found this that I saw a while back, don't know the name of the bike but the engine is a Rudge Trojan Mini Motor, it has registration plates so technically is now a motorbike but thought I'd share.

Out for a for a run early this morning with Lemmy. Bottom half of the village is very olde worldly and has narrow footpaths. Sure enough, there's some chump sat in a transit flat bed parked half up on the path.I try to squeeze by without slowing down, as is my lawful right, but I'm too big and I thump into his mirror as I go past. Transit mirrors are designed to take knocks and I didn't damage it.I carry on running and Neil Anderthal jumps out of his van and gives a mouthful to my...Read more

For those who have migrated from the Bkool platform to Zwift. Feel free to drop onto bkool chat just remind those what they might be missing out on . Only good mannered banter

Personally, Manic Street Preachers - Everything Must Go (Chems Remix) This is either going to fall completely flat or open up an eclectic world of tunage. So which tune are you bopping along to/chilling down on/rocking out with on your iPod, radio, hifi or generic MP3 player right now?

Hi,Has anyone got any first-hand experience of removing a broken-off barrel adjuster?Mine's broken off my Allez (top end of downtube) - part of the adjuster's thread is still inside the barrel housing.Did you end up using a tap tool to remove the remnants?Will it damage the gear cable running through it?Thanks