Jan and Klodi's Party Bus - part II off topic discussion

Wishbone Ash · 24-02-2018 01:37PM

magicbastarder wrote: »

...but i had not known that mcdonald's cycles in dublin city centre was shutting up shop.

https://www.irishtimes.com/news/consumer/the-economy-may-be-booming-but-irish-shops-are-dying-1.3402094

They've had a big sign up for the past few weeks saying 'Closing/Retirement Sale'.

Lusk_Doyle · 24-02-2018 01:55PM

[Deleted User] wrote: »

As a lad I was very slight 9.5st 5'7 and used have long blonde flowing locks, used to get a great kick when a car or van passed and you'd see them check the rear view and the horror to realise it was a lad on the bike , was icing on the cake if you got a shout or a whistle before they realised

And now as a lady?

Lusk_Doyle · 24-02-2018 01:56PM

I see that Astana are on the ropes. I know it affects people and families but I'd be delighted to see the back of that team.

24-02-2018 02:01PM

Lusk_Doyle wrote: »

And now as a lady?

Blocking you now Doyle

24-02-2018 02:18PM

Lusk_Doyle wrote: »

I see that Astana are on the ropes. I know it affects people and families but I'd be delighted to see the back of that team.

Indeed,I'd be more upset to see BMC go , think they are having similar issues at the minute. I thought Tag were taking over this year, at least I recall some talk of that around the time of the Giro or Tour last year. Clearly didn't happen.

Lusk_Doyle · 24-02-2018 02:35PM

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Blocking you now Doyle

Don't worry, I'm taken already so you're not at risk!

LollipopJimmy · 24-02-2018 03:53PM

Brilliant review of these handlebars http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ie/en/zipp-sl-70-aero-road-handlebar/rp-prod156450

I'm in college and supposed to be working on an assignment, instead I am browsing and building a wishlist :pac:

Lumen · 25-02-2018 11:29AM

LollipopJimmy wrote: »

Brilliant review of these handlebars http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ie/en/zipp-sl-70-aero-road-handlebar/rp-prod156450

I'm in college and supposed to be working on an assignment, instead I am browsing and building a wishlist :pac:

I got a heavily discounted set of Zipp ergo bars from Planet-X a few years ago.

The downside is that even though they're not that comfortable, I can't bring myself to replace them. So I suffer the discomfort because I like the idea of them. :rolleyes:

CramCycle · 25-02-2018 06:36PM

Best 11 speed chains? I am about to replace, my current one is Shimano and when using 9 and 10 soeed, I found SRAM to be excellent, any reason not to use SRAM again, are there better, reasonable, alternatives?

LollipopJimmy · 25-02-2018 06:55PM

nee wrote: »

Try it again but right at the church

Tried this today... was on the beer the last two nights and I failed miserably. I had to turn around and as punishment I went back to the bottom and started again but went up the left side of the church this time. I'll do it during the week when I'm not hanging.

eeeee · 25-02-2018 07:27PM

LollipopJimmy wrote: »

Tried this today... was on the beer the last two nights and I failed miserably. I had to turn around and as punishment I went back to the bottom and started again but went up the left side of the church this time. I'll do it during the week when I'm not hanging.

Oh no! It's not easy. It's quite short though, you were probably nearly there and didn't know it!
That said the first time I went up it I cursed Harry who brought me up when I could speak!

LollipopJimmy · 25-02-2018 08:00PM

nee wrote: »

Oh no! It's not easy. It's quite short though, you were probably nearly there and didn't know it!
That said the first time I went up it I cursed Harry who brought me up when I could speak!

Knowing me I was probably 3 feet from the top

CramCycle · 25-02-2018 08:33PM

I once slept at the top of a hill in the middle of the night, because I was too tired to continue. I woke up to realise I was 20m shy of the crest, and it was all down hill to the beds.

eeeee · 25-02-2018 10:24PM

CramCycle wrote: »

I once slept at the top of a hill in the middle of the night, because I was too tired to continue. I woke up to realise I was 20m shy of the crest, and it was all down hill to the beds.

:eek::eek::eek::eek:
How far did you kick yourself the next morning?

Harrybelafonte · 26-02-2018 12:00AM

nee wrote: »

Oh no! It's not easy. It's quite short though, you were probably nearly there and didn't know it!
That said the first time I went up it I cursed Harry who brought me up when I could speak!

You gotta admit it was fun though!

eeeee · 26-02-2018 09:15AM

Harrybelafonte wrote: »

You gotta admit it was fun though!

Ha ha it was. And have been up several times since. The shortness is mightily attractive!

LollipopJimmy · 26-02-2018 12:54PM

nee wrote: »

Ha ha it was. And have been up several times since. The shortness is mightily attractive!

Just checked google maps/streetview... I had the back of it completely broke when I turned around...

Alek · 26-02-2018 01:22PM

Dammit, this has been finally done!

http://veloviewer.com/everesting/1188114747

https://www.strava.com/activities/1188114747

:eek::eek::eek:

Wella donna, Becca!

daragh_ · 26-02-2018 02:29PM

Alek wrote: »

Dammit, this has been finally done!

http://veloviewer.com/everesting/1188114747

https://www.strava.com/activities/1188114747

:eek::eek::eek:

Wella donna, Becca!

Alek - you can do it on Ice Tyres later this week

Alek · 26-02-2018 03:23PM

I'm afraid I'm busy Marianning the depth of futility of it all.

Chips Lovell · 26-02-2018 03:44PM

Terpstra on Saturday. Cool or mime artist?

Lusk_Doyle · 26-02-2018 04:01PM

Alek wrote: »

Dammit, this has been finally done!

http://veloviewer.com/everesting/1188114747

https://www.strava.com/activities/1188114747

:eek::eek::eek:

Wella donna, Becca!

No hr data after a short while. Fake news!

Alek · 26-02-2018 04:14PM

Temp readout also dodgy. ..

Get yer pitchforks out, folks!

VW 1 · 26-02-2018 04:14PM

Her intro line is also "Rebecca is a runner from..."

Not having that!

buffalo · 26-02-2018 04:38PM

Alek wrote: »

Temp readout also dodgy. ..

Get yer pitchforks out, folks!

Looks like she went into the Summit for a few pints. My respect has only increased!

Wishbone Ash · 26-02-2018 09:37PM

Mrs WA has just returned from the local supermarket. It's completely sold out of bread, milk, eggs. sausages, and bacon. Panic buying may have begun! :rolleyes:

LollipopJimmy · 26-02-2018 09:44PM

One of the outdoor shops had queues out the door todsy

magicbastarder · 26-02-2018 11:03PM

magicbastarder wrote: »

has anyone ever figured out a use for old tyres and tubes?
i hate throwing stuff out if there's an alternate use that can be put to them, so if anyone has figured out ingenious uses for worn out tyres and tubes, please share them!

learned since i posted this - old cables can be used as chunky burning wires for woodturning.

tomasrojo · 26-02-2018 11:08PM

Wishbone Ash wrote: »

Mrs WA has just returned from the local supermarket. It's completely sold out of bread, milk, eggs. sausages, and bacon.

I just had the same experience in three supermarkets w.r.t. bread. In the last of the three I found some crackers, a pack of four bake-yourself ciabatta and a sourdough overlooked in the Health Food section.

Good tip for the Apocalypse: check behind health food items.

magicbastarder · 26-02-2018 11:15PM

i can't remember the last time i bought a sliced pan. are they good these days?

Jan and Klodi's Party Bus - part II **off topic discussion**

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Jan and Klodi's Party Bus - part II off topic discussion