Velominatus: JohnB
Order: Level 2 Velominatus
Location: Arbroath
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Cyclist and cycling fan based on east coast of Scotland. I enjoy the road, track, MTB and commuting. The TT never did it for me. Occasionally I do get to ride in the sun. Pleasantly surprised by my hitherto unknown compliance with The Rules.
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@snoov I had the same dodgy back issue. Sorted overnight with a new mattress. I’ll not bore with technical details. The money I spent on it got the same reaction as if I’d bought a new set of wheels for the n1. The final selection process went into just… »
@strathlubnaig Once or twice. We can only aspire… »
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Other colours only exist to show just how black black is. »
A timely article and I agree completely with the view that encouraging the wearing of hi viz and up to a point, a helmet, gives the impression that cycling is unsafe. Pedal on Parliament in Edinburgh on Sunday (www.pedalonparliament.org) is encouraging 10… »
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@snoov Standby for the Cogal @snoov. I’m not the greatest at descending at all but I always get a speed wobble descending off Cairn O Mount, usually approaching 75kph if my wireless computer can actually record that speed reliably. VDO proving to be dis… »
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@Buck Rogers FFS! Cycling and cynicism hand in hand. There is no hope, no future, why even try?. What will the sport be like in the 25th Century Buck? Just the same for you I wager. »
The sun is out, new tyres fitted. Rapha hastily fit airbags to their kit. Wiggins attacks, Betancur tries again but is happy with another 2nd, Ryder deploys Plan B early doors. VSP PICKS: 1. Wiggins 2. Betancur 3. Hesjedal 4. Nibali 5. Evans »
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Mini out Evans in. VSP PICKS (1st Rest Day Swaps): 1. Bradley Wiggins 2. Vincenzo Nibali 3. Ryder Hesjedal 4. Cadel Evans 5. Robert Kiserlovski »
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Date/Time: 8th June 2013
Location: Magdalen Yard Road Car Park, Dundee, DD1 4NBRoute Details: 170km starting in Dundee, reaching Cairn ‘O’ Mount, over the top riding a wee loop then back over and home to Dundee.Meeting at the Car Park near where I live which is free at VV to nine. We’ll then roll into town for a coffee stop at Empire State Coffee which serves the best coffee in Dundee according to the VMH. Then we ride all the way up to Cairn ‘O’ Mount at which point there are several options. For those with the legs it’s over the top and round a small loop before coming back over the Mount to then stop at The Clattering Brig for refreshments. Option Two is to ride up to the top, turn around and wait for those going over at TCB. The third Option is to just stop at The Clattering Brig and not take on the climb but I hope no-one chooses this option. Then the party of Velominati will travel back to the Car Park where showering facilities will be available at my place as well as some food before we walk a short distance for the recovery beverages. The long route climbing the Cairn ‘O’ Mount from both sides is about 170km. All welcome.
snoov
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Location: Magdalen Yard Road Car Park, Dundee, DD1 4NBRoute Details: 170km starting in Dundee, reaching Cairn ‘O’ Mount, over the top riding a wee loop then back over and home to Dundee.Meeting at the Car Park near where I live which is free at VV to nine. We’ll then roll into town for a coffee stop at Empire State Coffee which serves the best coffee in Dundee according to the VMH. Then we ride all the way up to Cairn ‘O’ Mount at which point there are several options. For those with the legs it’s over the top and round a small loop before coming back over the Mount to then stop at The Clattering Brig for refreshments. Option Two is to ride up to the top, turn around and wait for those going over at TCB. The third Option is to just stop at The Clattering Brig and not take on the climb but I hope no-one chooses this option. Then the party of Velominati will travel back to the Car Park where showering facilities will be available at my place as well as some food before we walk a short distance for the recovery beverages. The long route climbing the Cairn ‘O’ Mount from both sides is about 170km. All welcome.
snoov
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Location: Magdalen Yard Road Car Park, Dundee, DD1 4NBRoute Details: 170km starting in Dundee, reaching Cairn ‘O’ Mount, over the top riding a wee loop then back over and home to Dundee.Meeting at the Car Park near where I live which is free at VV to nine. We’ll then roll into town for a coffee stop at Empire State Coffee which serves the best coffee in Dundee according to the VMH. Then we ride all the way up to Cairn ‘O’ Mount at which point there are several options. For those with the legs it’s over the top and round a small loop before coming back over the Mount to then stop at The Clattering Brig for refreshments. Option Two is to ride up to the top, turn around and wait for those going over at TCB. The third Option is to just stop at The Clattering Brig and not take on the climb but I hope no-one chooses this option. Then the party of Velominati will travel back to the Car Park where showering facilities will be available at my place as well as some food before we walk a short distance for the recovery beverages. The long route climbing the Cairn ‘O’ Mount from both sides is about 170km. All welcome.
snoov
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Location: Magdalen Yard Road Car Park, Dundee, DD1 4NBRoute Details: 170km starting in Dundee, reaching Cairn ‘O’ Mount, over the top riding a wee loop then back over and home to Dundee.Meeting at the Car Park near where I live which is free at VV to nine. We’ll then roll into town for a coffee stop at Empire State Coffee which serves the best coffee in Dundee according to the VMH. Then we ride all the way up to Cairn ‘O’ Mount at which point there are several options. For those with the legs it’s over the top and round a small loop before coming back over the Mount to then stop at The Clattering Brig for refreshments. Option Two is to ride up to the top, turn around and wait for those going over at TCB. The third Option is to just stop at The Clattering Brig and not take on the climb but I hope no-one chooses this option. Then the party of Velominati will travel back to the Car Park where showering facilities will be available at my place as well as some food before we walk a short distance for the recovery beverages. The long route climbing the Cairn ‘O’ Mount from both sides is about 170km. All welcome.
snoov
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Before this VSP opened I had my 5 picked, I’m not just following the crowd. The consensus here is clear – is there anyone out there who can upset the Sky machine? It seems unlikely and I have to support the Brit anyway. Vuelta in 2014 for the full set. V… »
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Marvellous article Wiscot. Thank you. The ultimate description of Rules #9 and #5 for us mortals. I’ll never have room to complain about cold hands and crappy gloves again. »
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VSP PICKS: 1. Phillippe Gilbert 2. Simon Gerrans 3. Maxim Iglinskiy 4. Carlos Bettancur 5. Alejandro Valverde »
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Wrong Sky rider! It’s like changing your lottery numbers. At least my sub paid off. »
Thanks for the heads up on Gerrans. Subs on, team sheet amended, for no other reason than I can’t make up my mind who to put in. VSP PICKS: 1. Phillippe Gilbert 2. Richie Porte 3. Carlos Bettancur 4. Ryder Hesjedal 5. Nairo Quintana »
VSP PICKS: 1. Richie Porte 2. Philippe Gilbert 3. Simon Gerrans 4. Ryder Hesjedal 5. Joachim Rodriguez »
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VSP PICKS: 1. Ellen Van Dijk 2. Emma Johansson 3. Marian De Vries 4. Marianne Vos 5. Elizabeth Armitstead »
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VSP PICKS: 1. Philippe Gilbert 2. Peter Sagan 3. Simon Gerrans 4. Sergei Henao 5. Dan Martin »
Gilbert still smarting after Brabanste Pijl, Sagan because he’s a machine, Henao for that every hopeful Sky podium in a classic and Gerrans and Martin as my wildish cards. After a lucky start to the VSP now sliding into mid table obscurity. VSP PICKS: 1… »
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@Deakus Thinking the same about Sky, but the moment I do they’ll produce a result. They have riding to the numbers down to a T but the cobbles simply don’t work that way. Too many uncontrollables and how can you see the readout on the SRM head unit boun… »
Will 2 spills in 2 days cost Spartacus? Last chance saloon for Sky classics season? Who knows? All I know is that it’ll be the riders with more than a little fortune on their side that triumph in the velodrome on Sunday. Going with the man. Even if he’s m… »
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@eightzero +1. I ride, I eat what I like, when I like. Inside this skinny body there is a ‘beefy’ guy waiting to burst out. The bike keeps that man at bay. »
Date/Time: 8th June 2013
Meeting at the Car Park near where I live which is free at VV to nine. We’ll then roll into town for a coffee stop at Empire State Coffee which serves the best coffee in Dundee according to the VMH. Then we ride all the way up to Cairn ‘O’ Mount at which point there are several options. For those with the legs it’s over the top and round a small loop before coming back over the Mount to then stop at The Clattering Brig for refreshments. Option Two is to ride up to the top, turn around and wait for those going over at TCB. The third Option is to just stop at The Clattering Brig and not take on the climb but I hope no-one chooses this option. Then the party of Velominati will travel back to the Car Park where showering facilities will be available at my place as well as some food before we walk a short distance for the recovery beverages. The long route climbing the Cairn ‘O’ Mount from both sides is about 170km. All welcome.
VLVV
snoov
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