Velominatus: heinous
Order: Level 3 Velominatus
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@Tartan1749 those guys can’t have seen American Flyers… »
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@zalamanda I went to a Christian Brothers school. We tried not to show any interest in what might or might not be tucked into the teachers pants. I enjoyed the wheel-building piece too and I met the guy in question – Pete Matthews – last Sunday on the cl… »
@Chris Spot on. Ostensibly in the name of “Infection Control”, the ties went out with the white coats and all without a shred of evidence to support the strategy. The only ones wearing (shiny) suits and ties now are the hospital managers. I can’t say too… »
Great photo. We British doctors are no longer permitted to wear ties at work but when I was a junior, it used to be common to see older physicians arrive on the ward with not only ties but also stethoscopes tucked into their trousers (and presumably their… »
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@ChrisO I worked in a mining town called Weipa at the (nearly) top of Cape York. After the first big rain, all the blokes and some of the ladies used to get tanked up and run around the town completely naked at 2 a.m. There was definitely more violent dis… »
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@VeloVita Im not sure that my own insensitive arse can distinguish between 95 and 100psi but you make a good point. I read an interview with a local (to me) and well-known wheel builder – Pete Matthews – who suggests that the frame material isn’t such a m… »
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Great article Chris. The mentality of the professional sportsman/woman is something really remarkable. I’m always struck that it’s that rather than their physical attributes which sets them apart from us. Having said that, in my case, it’s obviously both. »
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@Lepidopterist Me too at the moment – in any case, my fine weather bike is old, steel and wearing tubs. I haven’t the strength to push the enormous gear uphill or the courage to deal with a puncture far from home so it’s basically a project (aka garage de… »
@Mark1 Thanks mate – I’ve learned too late to check the chain wear regularly. I’m obviously putting a massive amount of power through it… For a Velominatus Neophytus, I’m pretty good about keeping my kit clean and maintained. Once I’d degreased my chai… »
Here seems like an opportunity to seek advice on chain wear as it’s been brought up… Is it prudent to change the chain at regular intervals and before it’s visibly worn (as described by @Beers ) in order to protect the cassette? I’m asking as I’m abo… »
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WW exhibiting his impeccable Velominatus credentials on the always excellent Cycling Tips and mentioning one of my favourite rules with a great post today: http://www.cyclingtips.com.au/2012/08/keeping-it-tidy-in-the-rear/ »
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14.47 unless you hallucinate a wolf chasing you… Good luck Frank – smash it up mate! »
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I just don’t know why he’d be taking a diuretic during the tour – I know that they’re theoretically supposed to accelerate excretion of other stuff (like other drugs) but I was under the impression that most diuretic abuse in athletes was for weight loss … »
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To paraphrase the Hope of a Nation (Wiggins)… I’d say they are just fucking wankers. I can’t be dealing with people like that, it justifies their own bone idleness. Rather than getting off their arses and doing something with their lives it’s easier fo… »
@Gdog Frank? Frank, is that you? Man, stay out of those coffee shops – the brownies aren’t what you’re used to mate. »
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@Keith Harcourt Is this the shop Keith? I don’t think that counts mate. »
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@Dr C Motherless feckers. Keep an eye on ebay/gumtree etc. There’s no respect for the medical profession these days. Have you denied any methadone scripts lately? There’s always someone with an axe to grind… »
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@Jonny Did you see this over at Cycling Tips a while back? http://www.cyclingtips.com.au/2011/09/know-the-wind/ There’s an earlier piece about pacelines linked from there too. Seeing the video jogged my alcohol-addled memory into action. »
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@Buck Rogers Gald you’re okay Buck – I’m not really a believer in “fate” but I reckon we’re all due a bump at some time and it’s nice that you and your bike survived yours in (almost) one piece. Make sure your bike shop examine the frame closely in-case t… »
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@heinous Can’t believe I used “you’re” instead of “your”. TAXI…. »
Great piece @Oracle. I think you’re Merckxolic guilt is getting to you. Provided that a) you don’t choose an alternative activity over a road ride and b) you don’t think of these things as being “bikes”, you’re golden. I don’t feel guilty if I spend a few… »
Here’s a person with a medical homage to The Rules and clearly one after my own heart: “I also have an interest in cycling, coffee and watches.” – it could only be a GP as British hospital physicians can’t afford nice bikes, good coffee AND nice watches. … »