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Club shorts, Giordana, Size L

Dave Hull — Mon, 05 Aug 2019 09:16:03 +0000

Club shorts for sale. Giordana Size L. Reason for sale is that I'm about a stone lighter from when I bought them so too big.

Good condition and freshly washed.

07733556152, text first I've peen plagued with sales calls.

Club 10

Dave Hull — Fri, 02 Aug 2019 11:07:17 +0000

Hi All. I know it's late in the season but I'm thinking seriously about making my first excursion into a time trial since I last turned a pedal in anger in 1985!

I cant find any details of the club 10. Start times, signing on, route etc. Could someone point me in the right direction?

Thanks

Long ride time change

Jules — Wed, 31 May 2017 21:51:52 +0000

As of the Saturday 3rd June. Both rides will be leaving at 0930 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Ireland ride July 2017

Dave Wilkinson — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 10:34:11 +0000

All, Following my C2C ride earlier this year I am now planning to ride the length of Ireland, 500 miles, South to North next July. I am planning to go with ACT Cycling Tours. See their website for more info. I think it will cost about £1300 all in. Not cheap I know but its not every week that I do something like this. So, reason for post. Does anyone have any experience of either ACT Cycling, of the Ireland ride or any other useful comments. Also, if anyone is interested in joining me that would be welcome. The tour begins on Sat 8 July 17 when I fly from Liverpool to Cork. The ride is then from Sun 9th until Sat 15th. About 70 miles a day. I then fly back from Belfast on Sun 16 July. July may seem like a long way off to be thinking of this but I want to get my name down soon in case places get taken etc. I understand that a deposit of £150 reserves a place. PS I'll put this on the Facebook site as well. Any comments appreciated. Dave.

For Sale: Track bike

Adrian — Sat, 01 Oct 2016 08:05:43 +0000

For sale: Track bike: Dave Hinde Pista Track Bike, seat tube 470mm c/c, top tube 535mm c/c, shimano tiagra chain set, runs on large flange sprints and tubs, would like £325 but open to offers call Gail on 07833325773

C2C Report

Dave Wilkinson — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 12:37:29 +0000

Hi all, Well Dave Read and I completed the Coast to Coast C2C ride last weekend (17 and 18 Sept 16). I went up to Kirkoswald (KO to the locals) on Friday afternoon, arriving at about 3.00 pm. After settling in at Mains Farm (the base) I decided to ride up to Hartside Summit and back. This was about 9 miles away but almost all uphill. Dave R arrived at about 7.30 and we went for a pub meal. Day 1 Whitehaven to Hartside Summit. Saturday morning we were up at about 6.30, quick breakfast then taken to Whitehaven for the start of the ride. So at about 8.45 am it was time to dip the rear wheels of the bikes in the water at Whitehaven for the obligatory photo by the C2C sign. After that we were on our own. It was beautiful weather on both days. The C2C route was reasonably well signposted although the Sustrans map helped on occasion. Reasonably uneventful day, nice weather, beautiful scenery, nice cafes etc. Only one of us fell off, couldn't unclip quickly enough when riding up a narrow gravel path up to a closed gate. Dave R was at the gate while I tumbled into a pile of nettles. All for a good story! We arrived at Hartside Summit at about 4.15 pm. 66 miles, 12.3 mph average 6,600 ft elevation ascent on the ride. We then cycled back down to Kirkoswald, quick shower then out for a pub meal. Day 2. Hartside Summit to Tynemouth. After another early breakfast we were taken up to Hartside Summit in the van for the start. Quite a cool morning at 8.50 am especially when the first 5 miles to Alston was all downhill. No pedalling required at all. A bit cold though without the exertion. Another beautiful day. Route was well signed. We could choose different options at times, ie off road (no) or alternative on road routes. All ok. We met a few riders that we had met the day before. Stopped at Stanhope for a coffee. On heading out of Stanhope up to Crawleyside this was some serious hill. Not quite in Mow Cop category but not far off, still rideable though. Newcastle was good, some impressive bridges but a pity they couldn't decide on which style they wanted so they have one of almost all styles over the river. The final ride up to Tynemouth was a bit boring riding through the areas of the docks etc but all ok. On getting to Tynemouth, a really nice place, we again had to get to the beach and take the second photo, this time with the front wheel in the sea. 71 miles at 13.1 average and 4800 ft elevation ascent. We were then taken back to Kirkoswald in the van (about a 2 hour drive in traffic) then a shower. Dave R went home at this point but I opted to stay the extra night (bunkhouse) so I went down to the local pub for a meal. After an early start on the Monday I then packed up and headed home. Thanks to C2C Hasslefree for the accommodation and transport etc. The rides are on mine and Dave's Strava (18 and 19 Sept 16) along with a couple of photos. Would I do it again? Not sure, it is sort of one of those things that you do then tick off and look for another challenge. I'm glad I did it and I would recommend it to others. We had really good weather and met some really friendly people both on bikes and not. So do I try Lejog next?? Dave W.

Coast to Coast Ride (C2C)

Dave Wilkinson — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 16:35:41 +0000

Hi, I'm planning on riding C2C from Whitehaven to Tynemouth on 17 and 18 Sept. There is a company called C2CHasslefree that sort most of it. I intend to drive to Kirkoswald, where they are based, on Friday 16 Sept. They then take riders and bikes to Whitehaven. We then ride about 75 miles back to Kirkoswald where we stay the night. On the Sunday we ride to Tynemouth about another 75 miles where they pick us up and take us back to Kirkoswald. You can either then drive home or stop the night and come back the following day. It is £165 for2 nights B and B or £185 if you stay the 3rd night. At the moment Dave Read and I are planning on doing it. I think it might be better with a group of say 6 -8 or more. Anyone interested let me know. I'm not on Facebook though. Dave Wilkinson 01606 79171

Long ride 17th July

Jules — Sat, 16 Jul 2016 16:05:49 +0000

Hi, As we've been East last week and next week is East again. Plan for tomorrow is to head to Garth. Route will be something like this. May change the route home though. https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/204306441

New Fizik 2016 Saddle Offers - Best prices & service as Always

Jim@HindeRacing — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 15:02:01 +0000

Just confirmed a delivery of new boxed Fizik Arione, Aliante & Antares VS K:ium saddles through. You know..............the top spec one's in black with the red stripe. The one's Wiggle sell for £99.95. Limited numbers but club members can snatch em for a bargain price of just £79.95 each. Let me know..............

Thanks to julian Perrett

Jim@HindeRacing — Fri, 03 Jun 2016 15:33:09 +0000

Afetr a very pleasant chat with Mr Williams this afternoon on his visit for his FL760 bike I suddenly realised a debt of gratitude was owed to mr Perrett that I had not voiced. Thanks Jules for your recommendation to Paul Connor re his recent purchase of one of our Carbone SR road bikes. Paul seems a thoroughly nice guy and has visited us a few times at the shop since to let us know how he is going on his new bike. He did mention before and when ordering that you Jules were his voice of advice - himself being very new to the sport. So thanks again and as usual we have put you down on our credit list. Whenevr you next pop in you have a £25 credit on file to spend on whatever you wish or put towards anything you may wish to buy. Jim