Cyclocross - CX and SSCX races and training

Or come down the weekend before and race at Ardingly. That's a great course, a mix of fast, flowing sections and some trickier technical bits.

This talk of timing chips is making me concerned that I didn't get one when I registered on Sunday. Just a number me for me and the bike. Not that it matters particularly.

The timing chip is in the bike number.

I thought that might be it.

Perfect didn't realise there were two. On the day entry as well which is perfect!

The 1st of October race is at Happy Valley now too. Moved from Stanmer Park.

Free.

A pair of iron cross on novatech 6 bolt hubs.
Both need bearing overhaul.
Se26 collection.
Tubeless tape included. Valves should be there.

qr or thru bolt?

QR.

Are they still round? Bearing replacement on these isn't so onerous.

They look fine. If it's not that tricky, or expensive, I may change my mind on their availablity.

And not buy a new pair of replacement wheels. Because the shed is killing me.

If you have the same hubs as I did the front bearings will be non standard and spendy whereas the rear can be sourced from normal bearing shops.

Did mine for £45 for six bearings - a hefty chunk of that was the two front bearings. Took about two hours - first time - in a workshop tho with a good bench vice and axle clamps.

Given I have children, no time, and insurance will buy me new wheels...

Edit : £45 ? Plus shop time?
Hmm.

I think freecycling in that case is very fair

Free! Someone come and get them!

I'll come and collect them please! Pm incoming.

Going tubeless. Vittoria anyone got them working on Pacenti SL23?

I've got CL25s I think, but Vittorias tend to go on like a dream.

but Vittorias tend to go on like a dream.

Unless they are the tubeless specific pair that I have that are borderline impossible to get on a rim...unless by dream you meant FUCKING NIGHTMARE

The other, non tubless specific pair went up on Iron Cross fine.

Is anyone racing Happy Valley on Sunday? Is it a fun course? Contemplating whether to make a full day of going down there.

Not usually a great course if you like varied terrain and conditions.

It's all grass with some draggy stretches

Didn't race there last season though, so I'm not 100% sure if anything has changed.

Is anyone racing Happy Valley on Sunday? Is it a fun course?

I'm going. Never raced there, but I think it will be a bit dull from what I've heard. But want to give it a try.

It's a grass crit, nothing technically challenging at all. The forecast might make it more interesting than usual.

mmm, weather looks lovely...