I’ll start. I’ve never heard a Taylor Swift song.

Spotted on an Audax yesterday.The chap who's bike it was was over 6ft tall. I don't think I've ever seen a taller headtube. Compared to one of mine

So, after 2021's absolute shitshow i swore i'd never give the organiser another penny of mine. I decided to give my legs a run out, however, as i'd been putting the miles out. I acquired a ticket from a local cyclist for £40, so i felt a little better about not giving them my money!Rumour had it that 2022 and 2023 where much improved from 2021, so i was cautiously optimistic. However, my planning wasn't the best so i had a gig to play on Saturday night before i set off on Sunday morning...Read more

Why do some people hate cyclists?Well just perhaps in some cases it is justified.https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/20...-prosecution-after-fatal-collision-with-pens/

Cyclist escapes prosecution after fatal collision with pensioner​

Police say speed limits only apply to ‘mechanically propelled vehicles’ and not bicyclesA speeding cyclist involved in a fatal collision with a pensioner could not be prosecuted because...Read more

Had a puncture at the weekend, tyre was clear and I couldn't see anything at the time so I just popped another tube in. On checking the damaged tube at home, the hole was on the inner side, but between spokes, rim tape was intact with no sharp bits or anything obvious that could have made a hole.I did go heavily into a small pothole , but that was several miles before the puncture. All I can think of is that last time I had a puncture a bit of grit or similar get into the tyre and then...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

Mines Alan Furleys up the downs. 200, starts near Reading. Was thinking of doing the earlier start 300 but an 8am start and less suffering might be more enjoyable.

I'll start.. All taken between Thorpe & Milldale, Derbyshire, on today's walk.

Welcome to the Tenth edition of the half century a month challengeTHIS THREAD IS FOR RIDE REPORTS ONLY - discussions should take place over in the 2024 chatzoneThere were already challenge threads for monthly imperial centuries (100 mile rides) and metric centuries (100 km or 62.14 mile rides). So @ColinJ thought it would be a nice idea to come up with an easier challenge for those who don't have the time, energy or inclination to do the longer rides so he created the half century...Read more

https://walkthewalk.org/challenges/volunteering-the-moonwalk-london18th May. This is a great fun event, WtW are desperate for volunteer cyclists to help marshal the event. I’ve done it twice, and will be doing it this year. Sign up, Turn up, ride ya bike.

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

I have an incredibly minor problem.I have R7000 105 with a 11-34 cassette. Occasionally changing up out of bottom gear (ie from the biggest sprocket) becomes a bit sluggish. If I don't do anything, after a while the mech starts to chatter a bit in bottom gear. If I still don't do anything, eventually it won't change up at all. The first time it happened I just stopped using the biggest sprocket and left it to investigate when I got home.The problem is that the "End adjusting bolt"...Read more

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.

Anyone else managed to survive this far without their central heating? We normally have ours on from 1st October but have survived without so far. How are you all doing?