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

Hi,May I ask what fellow cycle tourers do for travel insurance? I am planning on cycling around France and wish to have insurance but am struggling to find anyone who insurers cycle touring. Many thanks.

Who has one? If you have a BKool TT then the group is Cyclechat BKool on the BKool website.

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

Does anyone here have Crohn's ? I'd be interested to know f you do and if or how it affects your cycling ?

Hello, I saw a few weeks ago people saying that the old Guardian thread was getting difficult to find as it was more than 2 years old or similar. I suggested starting a new one.So... Here is a new thread for this year (and maybe even 2027 too). 'Hope nobody minds too much.Anyway, without further delay, here is the quiz. Enjoy!:https://www.theguardian.com/lifeand...uiz-general-knowledge-topical-news-trivia-229A very modest 9/15 for me...Read more

I only found out yesterday that such things existed.On my own so I tend to wash dishes every 2, maybe 3 days. As such a dishwasher is not essential. However finding out they exist is making me think about getting one.Not sure i can fit one in but will check sizes etc.So........anyone got one ?Any recommendations ?

Welcome to the 8th 'Annual Lunacy Distance Challenge'. This challenge is not intended to replace any of the 3 current monthly challenges. They are tests of cycling consistency throughout the whole year and I encourage you to attempt any of them if you feel able to. This is something different, which you might find interesting. Notably, as the title suggests, it's not monthly, it's annual. Please read on...This thread is only for the logging of your qualifying rides.PLEASE DO NOT...Read more

MorningCloudy and damp. Great innit?Off to café in the sticks is the only solution.Coffee

I can't resist gates with nice views... here's today's, looking out over Dartmoor

Forget those fancy-pants trips to the Middle East or southern Iberia, the real season starts this weekend in Belgium.Its the usual double header: the hillier Omloop and the sprintier KBK. Pick your favourite for each race to play along!

Omloop Nieuwsblad​

Saturday 28th FebStartlist from PCS

Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne​

Sunday 1st MarchStartlist from PCS Picks before 12:00GMT each day please.Good luck!

Wondering if there's sufficient interest on here to keep a thread going on what wildlife we've come across during the day, out on the bike, in the garden, from work, whatever.Recent encounters for me were a ladybird on Sunday and a sparrowhawk on my way to work yesterday.

Just remembering how much fun I had riding in the winter before I bought a Fat Bike and proper winter cycling gear. View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NM9e-ISp6Ik

2008 sees the cycling institution that was the Cycling Plus Century A Month Challenge moving to Cycle Chat and you and your bike are more than welcome to participate. Simply stick your name down in this thread. Any questions not answered by the rules below, post them here The concept is simple: Ride at least one century in each calendar month through 2008. The rules: -A century is a single ride of at least 100.0 miles as measured on a reasonably accurate...Read more

https://www.nytimes.com/games/digitsI earnt my 15 stars for todayDigits #86 (15/15⭐)78 (78)   ✖➕✖➖125 (125) ➕✖✖➖271 (271) ✖➕➖349 (349) ➖✖➖421 (421) ✖➖➖➖➖

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

What do you think about cup a soup(s)? I'm into the stuff at the moment, after going off tea and coffee. I used to have 4 or 5 'brews' a day, but now it's 1,2, or 3 at the most. Tea now is something I can't stand.😒 I find that cup a soup not only gives me the water we require, but it also feeds me, when I haven't the time to make a snack. My favourite cup a soup is broccoli & Stilton by the way!😉