Cycling Weekly Forums http://forums.cyclingweekly.co.uk/ This is a discussion forum powered by vBulletin. To find out about vBulletin, go to http://www.vbulletin.com/ . en Wed, 16 May 2012 21:56:21 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forums.cyclingweekly.co.uk/images/misc/rss.png Cycling Weekly Forums http://forums.cyclingweekly.co.uk/ Creaking Noise http://forums.cyclingweekly.co.uk/showthread.php?12143-Creaking-Noise&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 21:49:33 GMT Quick question! Do aluminium frames naturally creak every now and again say when you go over a bump? I only ask as i keep hearing a creaking and it... Quick question! Do aluminium frames naturally creak every now and again say when you go over a bump? I only ask as i keep hearing a creaking and it seems to be coming more frequently (or at least now ive noticed it its annoying me more!) i cant really pin point it as it only happens irregularly. Any ideas what else could be causing it if its not the frame? (A million and one things i guess)

thanks guys ]]> Buddyboy12 http://forums.cyclingweekly.co.uk/showthread.php?12143-Creaking-Noise Novice road racing http://forums.cyclingweekly.co.uk/showthread.php?12142-Novice-road-racing&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 14:36:48 GMT How difficult is it to try road racing? I realise that's probably a silly question, but I've been having a bit of a google about cat4/5? being for novices etc. Does that mean complete beginners and include veterans? (over 40 :)).

I've been riding a road bike for a couple of years and am curious about giving it a go. ]]> paul540 http://forums.cyclingweekly.co.uk/showthread.php?12142-Novice-road-racing <![CDATA[What is really like to climb the Col d'Izoard? A GUIDE]]> http://forums.cyclingweekly.co.uk/showthread.php?12141-What-is-really-like-to-climb-the-Col-d-Izoard-A-GUIDE&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 07:33:27 GMT We've just written another Tour climb guide about the great Col d'Izoard in the Southern Alps; what it's like to ride and a bit of Tour history.

http://www.polkadotcycling.com/latest-n ... -d-izoard/

We've also written some guides on the Glandon, Telegraphe, Galibier and Alpe d'Huez if anyone is doing the Marmotte. :D ]]> polkadotcycling http://forums.cyclingweekly.co.uk/showthread.php?12141-What-is-really-like-to-climb-the-Col-d-Izoard-A-GUIDE Giro d’Italia St 15. Busto Arsizio – Lecco/Pian dei Resinelli. 172 km. http://forums.cyclingweekly.co.uk/showthread.php?12140-Giro-d’Italia-St-15.-Busto-Arsizio-–-Lecco-Pian-dei-Resinelli.-172-km.&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 16:29:49 GMT A tough day with 5 climbs in the Italian Lake district culminating on the steep Pian dei Resinelli. The climbs are described as being the kind that... A tough day with 5 climbs in the Italian Lake district culminating on the steep Pian dei Resinelli. The climbs are described as being the kind that are found on the Tour of Lombardy. I bet the riders will be looking forward the tomorrow’s rest day.

2 riders please by 9.30 am BST Sunday 20th. ]]> MsTree http://forums.cyclingweekly.co.uk/showthread.php?12140-Giro-d’Italia-St-15.-Busto-Arsizio-–-Lecco-Pian-dei-Resinelli.-172-km. Giro d’Italia St 14. Cheracso – Cervinia. 205km. http://forums.cyclingweekly.co.uk/showthread.php?12139-Giro-d’Italia-St-14.-Cheracso-–-Cervinia.-205km.&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 16:28:46 GMT Described as a genuine behemoth of a stage. The race nips into France for the climb up the Col de Joux then it’s a wild descent before the 27 km... Described as a genuine behemoth of a stage. The race nips into France for the climb up the Col de Joux then it’s a wild descent before the 27 km steady climb to the finish in Cervinia. Now we should be able to see who can win the Giro and who won’t.

2 riders please by 9.30 am BST Saturday 19th. ]]> MsTree http://forums.cyclingweekly.co.uk/showthread.php?12139-Giro-d’Italia-St-14.-Cheracso-–-Cervinia.-205km. Giro d’Italia St 13. Savona – Cervere. 121 km http://forums.cyclingweekly.co.uk/showthread.php?12138-Giro-d’Italia-St-13.-Savona-–-Cervere.-121-km&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 16:28:00 GMT Giro d’Italia St 13. Savona – Cervere. 121 km The shortest stage in this year’s Giro starts with a bit of a climb but then flattens out so could... Giro d’Italia St 13. Savona – Cervere. 121 km

The shortest stage in this year’s Giro starts with a bit of a climb but then flattens out so could be the last gasp for the sprinters or will a break stay away. Mmm. 13th stage and it’s Friday, could be lucky for someone!

2 riders please by 9.30 am BST Friday 18th. ]]> MsTree http://forums.cyclingweekly.co.uk/showthread.php?12138-Giro-d’Italia-St-13.-Savona-–-Cervere.-121-km Help to get OUT OF STARVATION mode!!! http://forums.cyclingweekly.co.uk/showthread.php?12137-Help-to-get-OUT-OF-STARVATION-mode!!!&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 14:26:30 GMT Hi All, I have heard allot of things over the years about starvation mode. I have, what I have been doing to avoid starvation mode and it works for... Hi All,
I have heard allot of things over the years about starvation mode. I have, what I have been doing to avoid starvation mode and it works for me. Some of this you probably have heard,these before but these do work. Oatmeal..flavored or unflavored...lowers colesterol and adds fiber to your diet to help keep your bowel movements regular. More fiber for lunch etc. whole wheat bread, Rye, mixed grains, Coconut, Prunes, etc, etc. Metamucil or other fiber drink twice a day and a good diet helps. More water during the day as well. Most people do not know that they carry around allot of extra weight..(fecal matter) stored in their intestines..."Stravation mode" You have to help your body rid itself of this problem. If you are not moving your bowels at least twice a day. Then you are one on the list. Fiber through out the day and more water to help flush it all out and rid your self of starvation mode. Ride Free..Ride well.. Ride in Peace. Gil:cool: ]]> HPNRC http://forums.cyclingweekly.co.uk/showthread.php?12137-Help-to-get-OUT-OF-STARVATION-mode!!! Dougie Mac Bike Ride On-The-Day Instructions http://forums.cyclingweekly.co.uk/showthread.php?12136-Dougie-Mac-Bike-Ride-On-The-Day-Instructions&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 11:24:50 GMT If you are taking part in the Douglas Macmillan Hospice's Bike Ride here are some instructions for the day itself -

http://dougiemacbikeride.wordpress.c...-instructions/ ]]> dougiemacstoke http://forums.cyclingweekly.co.uk/showthread.php?12136-Dougie-Mac-Bike-Ride-On-The-Day-Instructions Gore Bike Wear Sizing??? http://forums.cyclingweekly.co.uk/showthread.php?12135-Gore-Bike-Wear-Sizing&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 19:15:19 GMT Anyone wear / use 'Gore Bike Wear' apparel???

I'm in need of a new Water / Windproof jacket....Fancy the 'Gore Oxygen', it's had some stellar reviews. What are the sizing of Gore garments???.....I remember trying one Gore Jacket on before in size Large, I think??? (Which fitted fine) but according to the Gore Sizing Chart this is impossible with the measurements.

I normally wear the follwing sizes.......

Assos / Giordana XL

Castelli XXL

Thanx!!! ]]> AORboyo http://forums.cyclingweekly.co.uk/showthread.php?12135-Gore-Bike-Wear-Sizing thankyou fellow cyclists http://forums.cyclingweekly.co.uk/showthread.php?12134-thankyou-fellow-cyclists&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 16:17:51 GMT having just ridden the cycletta at woburn abbey yesterday i would just like to say a big thankyou to all the cyclists who either passed me or came... having just ridden the cycletta at woburn abbey yesterday i would just like to say a big thankyou to all the cyclists who either passed me or came from opposite direction
there were a lot of ladies doing their first sportive yesterday but the support and words of encouragement given out by passing cyclists not involved in the event made me proud to be part of the cycling world,keep it up everyone you were amazing:D ]]> ann virco http://forums.cyclingweekly.co.uk/showthread.php?12134-thankyou-fellow-cyclists <![CDATA[Tyre Width's]]> http://forums.cyclingweekly.co.uk/showthread.php?12133-Tyre-Width-s&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 15:10:33 GMT I read on another that you can fit 700x23c tyre's on 700x25c rims
Is that correct or not:confused:????? ]]> robhales http://forums.cyclingweekly.co.uk/showthread.php?12133-Tyre-Width-s With a broken heart... http://forums.cyclingweekly.co.uk/showthread.php?12132-With-a-broken-heart...&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 11:26:56 GMT Despite being strangely missed out from this weeks 25 greatest bikes feature in the mag - my beloved Carrera Virtuoso has been desecrated!!!!!!... Despite being strangely missed out from this weeks 25 greatest bikes feature in the mag - my beloved Carrera Virtuoso has been desecrated!!!!!! Having temporarilly left said magnificent beast leaning securely against our bins for a couple of mins a caller at the house managed to knock it over trashing the rear mech (105 upgrade), the gear hanger, a new Garmin Edge200 and, worse of all, ripped up my Giro supporting Bontrager Serious Pink bar tape that I put on only last week -SACRILEGE! Don't know what it's going to cost to repair all this, but Mrs Nobby wants a new fridge and, we're a bit skint, has anyone ever claimed for anything like this on their house insurance? Finally, big thumbs up to the guys at Hargroves Cycles in Winchester who, at 10 am on Sunday morning temporarilly bodged and bent my gears so I could get a couple of hours in the sun round the lanes - amazing service! ]]> NobbyK http://forums.cyclingweekly.co.uk/showthread.php?12132-With-a-broken-heart... <![CDATA[Don't ride toooooo close to the car in front of you.]]> http://forums.cyclingweekly.co.uk/showthread.php?12131-Don-t-ride-toooooo-close-to-the-car-in-front-of-you.&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 11:04:05 GMT Obvious I guess, but I was out on Saturday riding the Surrey Hills just behind another guy (I didnt know him) and he (Well, we really) were just too... Obvious I guess, but I was out on Saturday riding the Surrey Hills just behind another guy (I didnt know him) and he (Well, we really) were just too close to the car in front and when he decided to stop for an on coming car we found ourselves putting our brakes to the test.

As you can see from the picy he either didnt have the brakes or the distance and this is the result.

Expensive day for him.

He was OK with a cut knee and thinner wallet.

Might find this picture better. http://tinypic.com/r/264ml4k/6
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]]> Steely http://forums.cyclingweekly.co.uk/showthread.php?12131-Don-t-ride-toooooo-close-to-the-car-in-front-of-you. Giro d’Italia. St 12. Seravezza –Sestri Levante 155 km. http://forums.cyclingweekly.co.uk/showthread.php?12130-Giro-d’Italia.-St-12.-Seravezza-–Sestri-Levante-155-km.&goto=newpost Sun, 13 May 2012 20:16:31 GMT Running along the coast for part of the route with a deviation inland for some hills, this is described as a medium mountain stage with some... Running along the coast for part of the route with a deviation inland for some hills, this is described as a medium mountain stage with some demanding climbs and a downhill finish. Could be one for a breakaway to succeed.

2 riders please by 9.30 am BST Thursday. ]]> MsTree http://forums.cyclingweekly.co.uk/showthread.php?12130-Giro-d’Italia.-St-12.-Seravezza-–Sestri-Levante-155-km. Giro d’Italia St 11. Assisi – Montecatini Terme. 243 km. http://forums.cyclingweekly.co.uk/showthread.php?12129-Giro-d’Italia-St-11.-Assisi-–-Montecatini-Terme.-243-km.&goto=newpost Sun, 13 May 2012 20:14:59 GMT This is described as flat but opinions in the guides seem to differ between it being a sprinters’ stage or one for rouleurs. 2 riders please by... This is described as flat but opinions in the guides seem to differ between it being a sprinters’ stage or one for rouleurs.

2 riders please by 9.30 am BST Wednesday. ]]> MsTree http://forums.cyclingweekly.co.uk/showthread.php?12129-Giro-d’Italia-St-11.-Assisi-–-Montecatini-Terme.-243-km.