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And if you skid the inside you can turn them inside out for re-use.

No re-assurance needed here, just keep reading about how great fixed is and wondered how many others out there actually preferred the SS part of this forum rather than the F part.

Forget this connectedness bollocks. Your growing envy of cooler people doing skids n shit will eventually force your hand...

How's the camera bag treating you, mate?

I can already skid with my hand. Easy peasy.

The camera bag has been like a nagging wife, feeling neglected due to my spending so much time on the bike. Just about right size for what I wanted though, cheers mate.

^ CT refugees why were people sleeping outside Size? this morning?

I'm not sure I like this idea of "getting used to it" - sounds like something piss drinkers would say.

I suspect I will try it on the open road again at some point, but probably later rather than sooner.

you'll enjoy it once you get used to it. now scarper off back to crooked tongues

I'm already there. Two places at once. Like God.

So after my anti-clockwise lap of Richmond Park last night, I decided to try riding back to Wimbledon station on the fixed.

So, flipped the flip-flop over to the flip side (or is it the flip side), and jumped on.

First off, had a bit of trouble getting into my second clip (ride clip + strap) - I'm used to starting off then engaging the second whilst coasting. Trying to catch the pedal and get into the clip was slightly tricking when the pedals won't stop moving.

Once I was in and going, I was fully expecting some sort of epiphany and that my life would be changed forever.

Unfortunately, I hated it. I didn't feel like I was in command of the bike - why should I have to move my legs when going downhill? If I stop at lights, readjusting my pedal position is a faff, not to mention getting back into the pedals again. I love pushing a single gear, but having to push it ALL OF THE TIME? No thanks.

In thought I must have been doing something wrong, judging by the mystic experiences I've heard and read about riding fixed, "feeling more connected", "more pure experience" etc. But maybe I just like coasting too much

Anyone else tried it and loathed it? Am I just a wrongun? Can I be saved?

The same guy wrote a piece of shit article about 'sneakerheads' last week.

My favourite bit of the 'fixie' piece is the quote:-

"The most pared-down fixies don't evan have brakes, you simply back-pedal"

As simple as that eh?

hi Nes, consider it done. hope youre having fun there in the big MCR, we had a blinding London c.mass the other day, super fun, all sorts of stuff going off, blocked Piccadilly Circus for a mini party, then ushered an electric car through the crowd-classic moment,

Plus some prick in a big fancy car got a talking to when he was caught texting on his phone whilst driving through Hyde Park. He started off angry when challenged then realised there was a few hundred cyclists stopping to see what was going on....

Lordship lane last night - stepped out from behind 2 parked cars, looking to his left, when the traffic's coming from his right. 30 / 40 yards from the Junction, where there is a ped. crossing.

"GET OUT OF THE FUCKING ROAD!"

I think he might have pooped himself.

Interesting....might have a look at this.

When Danilo came out and pulled back some seconds, I thought Menchov was a goner. Then he pulled it back.

When he came off I really thought he'd blown it, but that support mechanic was well on the ball, props to him.

okay, i emailed halfords (who run my work scheme) asking over if they could source the following OTP fixies:

Fuji track
Surly steamroller
Charge plug
Bianchi pista

they said no to the fuji, yes to the charge. they also suggested a pearson touche

hilariously, they have stated that the surly and the bianchi are "track bikes and not suitable for road use". my reply has pointed out that front brake means road legal, i'm waiting for a response.

If you get the Touche, go to Pearson's direct - they will take the Hallford's voucher directly over the counter, meaning you can spec up the bike exactly how you want.

I believe Condor also accept the voucher directly.

Just show the stupid fuck this website. Its the DfT site, THE GOVERNMENT.

http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/sustainable/cycling/cycletoworkschemeimplementat5732?page=1

My first time on the CM, found that people at the front tended to get away from everybody else quite easily and started corking roads waaay before there was anyone at the junction.

Also thought the route went through too many choke points which just served to string out the group.

Good fun all in all though, pretty good atmosphere save one taxi driver on Strand getting out of his cab and chest bumping someone. Real tough guy....

Gonna check this out tonight, see what the lark is about - I'll be dressed in black on the black Touche if anyone wants to say hello.

I'm pretty happy ATM - picked up a Touche on Saturday, first bike I've owned for about 5 years, done 20 odd miles on Saturday, Sunday and Today (though today was an accident caused by going the wrong direction on the A3)

Surprisingly not too much aches and hurt going on either. Bike rock

you need the universal sports alternative feed from cycling fans. (i think the main one has regional restrictions)
English commentary and a very high quality image

Yeah, watched the first few stages on Universal, getting round the geo-restrictions using Hotspot Shield. Am at work when it's on in the week so have been downloading stages from usenet and catching up.

Didn't even think about it today, went straight for the Eurosport...

The only problem I have with Eurosport's coverage is Sean Kelly on the commentary. Cycling legend he may be, but bejesus he's fecking boring....

There were a few moments today where I thought I was gonna see someone get tripped up a la LA in 2003

which lowepro pack is it?

One for Tommy

YouTube - Poncho Tarp Tent Setup

Most of my summer camping is done under a tarp these days.
No problems with condensation and a much better view.

Have got a Hennessy hammock as well but keeping your arse warm is an issue. Bought an underblanket for it but it's too heavy so went back to sleeping on the floor..

pm'd

They were technically at work. Johnson has done a few of these photo calls where he makes out he's riding around to reconnoitre potential routes for Cycle Highways.

Fixed.

check out the Golite range.

I have the Golite Shangri-la 3 which is an outstanding lightweight single skin - they now do a one man version which comes in at 600g...

http://www.golite.com

Damn, they nearly got him. Better luck next time Mr truck driver.