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The Pub / Re: Science that makes you cringe

« Last post by fd3 on Today at 11:49:05 am »

Well, seeing as air resistance varies with the velocity squared, it would make sense to consider acceleration at different velocities.

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Velo Fixe / Re: N+1 = Spa Audax Mono

« Last post by trundle on Today at 11:34:54 am »

I've been experimenting with single speed, because, why not: But I really miss fixed - so it's flipped back to fixed, and the flats replaced with SPD pedals.

I'll try again when I'm able to ride long distance again as I suspect I'll really enjoy single speed on some long rides.

Every time I lift the mono, it feels light as a feather: My geared bikes are 2 and 3 kg's heavier.

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Racing / Re: Women's Vuelta 2024

« Last post by fimm on Today at 11:33:39 am »

Well that was a good exciting race. 6 different winners from 5 different teams over 8 stages, which is good.

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Demi Vollering unsurprisingly took the overall - I can't see past her for the Tour and Giro as well. And Marianne Vos for a clean sweep of green jerseys too?
(My husband was surprised as Vos' 2nd stage win, given that it was a reasonably steep climb - but, even given the more similar parcours that women's races used to have, you don't get to win that many races by just being a good sprinter on the flat.)

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The Pub / Re: What have you fettled today?

« Last post by trundle on Today at 11:31:19 am »

Flipped the Mono from single speed back to fixed gear. The plan was to try single speed for a year - but I miss fixed too much. I'll try again when I'm able to do long rides once more.

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Further and Faster / Re: New bike for Audax from Halfords.

« Last post by Legs on Today at 11:22:17 am »

Great stuff 

What we really want to know, Del, is how many tape measures, hunting knives, tenners and bungee cords you found on your ride with Blodwyn Pig!?

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Ctrl-Alt-Del / Re: The computing stuff rant thread

« Last post by Mr Larrington on Today at 11:06:27 am »

No internet again. Typing this on phone. Slowly. FUMMIN'

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The Pub / Re: Tune Association II - Son of Tune Association

« Last post by Mobbsy on Today at 11:04:34 am »

Gordon is a Moron - Jilted John

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The Pub / Re: Confessions of a tool junkie

« Last post by davelodwig on Today at 11:02:24 am »

I watched a AvE YouTube video on the release of his view collective designed snap-off blade utility knife. Unfortunately the postage from canukstania wasn’t silly money (even if the knife _might_ have been).

Guess what I’m awaiting the delivery of!

Wow, that price!  Looks very good though.

Does anyone have recommendations for slightly cheaper utility/Stanley-type knives? Mine is rubbish, and I'd like something a little more heavy duty.

I've got two and they are both ancient.  I inherited them, and then bought a spare on ebay.

Stanley 199 (non retractable), can be found for about 12 quid on ebay
Stanley 99e (retractable) - I have two of these, the new version is about 8 quid from Toolstation.

Non snap off blades, but spares are cheap enough.

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Audax / Re: Hailsham Venta 300 & Hailsham Liss 200 June 1st 2024

« Last post by ABAudax on Today at 11:00:16 am »

All

There are only a handful of spaces available now on my Hailsham Venta 300 event.

Spaces are still available on the Hailsham List 200 event.



Anton

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Audax / Re: Round The Year Randonneurs Log

« Last post by Owen on Today at 10:52:19 am »

RRTY no6 completed and it also marks 36 months of continuous Audaxing.

June '23: Fairies Flattest 300
July '23: Devils Punch Bowl
Aug '23: Paris Brest Paris
Sept '23: Essex R&R
Oct '23: Jelly Fish Sting (perm)
Nov '23: AAA DIY
Dec '23: Santa Special
Jan '24: Kelvedon Oyster (ECE'd)
Feb '24: AAA DIY
Mar '24: Horsepower 200
Apr '24: Hardboiled
May '24: Porkers

2021 x2
2022 x 3
2023 x 1
Owen