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There was some nice machinery on show - as well as some of the classic stuff there was a lot of the usual posh carbon, including some Colnago's and a guy with Di2 on something.

Haven't people heard of winter bikes :-)

I was overtaken near the end by a guy on a black look, guess it was him.

Was I the only one with full (well, Crud 2) guards?

Seems like the majority of the early finishers were LFGSS!

Wrongcog, I think that was you I bumped into when we got a bit lost (blue Ribble/red jacket). Shame that so many got lost, it was hard enough coming back into that wind without the extra miles. I really struggled at the end, felt like getting off for a rest.

Benj - lovely bike, although far too nice to be out on today!

Not sure when the results come out, according to Strava I averaged 15.8mph which I'm happy with given the conditions, Wrongcog you must have been similar?

Not much climbing at all:

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I'll be doing this, seems like a good route although looks like it could be wet. Are you guys doing it fixed? I'll be using gears :-)

More information on the jeans?

Didn't get in to the Killer at first, so doing the Rivet reliability ride with a few others instead. Then got offered a reserve place :-(

Anyone else doing the Rivet at Burgess Hill?

Signed up for this as prep for the Etape - looks like a proper challenge!

Anyone?

Will try and do some tomorrow. In the meantime it's one of these in black, in good nick:

http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/road-track-bike/Computers-Cateye-Strada-Wireless-Computer/CATECOMP335

Anyone got an old wheel for use on the turbo? Campag 9/10 speed, can either swap for a Shimano Ksyrium Elite with 10 speed cassette, or pay a bit of money but obviously not loads. Don't need a cassette or skewer.

Got a Cateye Strada Wireless, £20?

1 short sleeve and 1 long sleeve merino base layer.
Gore jacket.
Rapha touring shorts, knee warmers, and for today sealskinz socks, football socks and overshoes.
Buff.
2 pairs of winter gloves.

Perfect, and I looked soooooooo cool.

I'm sitting here all smug knowing that I can buy them now. To be honest the only thing which put me off before is the fact they might not fit my MTB shoes.

Yes they're fine. Planet x ones are worth checking out, fairly cheap and very durable too.

Anyone doing the Downland cycles sportive in Canterbury on Sunday?

http://www.downlandcycles.co.uk/autumnSportive.htm

I don't think you will find them in a shop, they haven't sold them in this country for a few years. ebay is your best bet.

After doing a 50 mile ride with a couple of guys who average a few mph more than me, I had to get off and walk the 'hill' between Bromley and Grove Park. I would estimate it's probably 3% for roughly 300 yards. After that it's all downhill to my house, although I was almost in too much pain to get back on and freewheel.

These are brilliant wheels, I've got some and a set of Eurus, think I prefer the Neutrons even though they are cheaper. They ride brilliantly and seem to roll forever.

http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=12805554

John also posts on here - although helpfully I can't remember his username.

Yes please - pm coming.

I have a conti touring lying around at work, 700x28c. Based in shoreditch.

i may have to sell a kidney for this

Dibs.

Simon Cowell gone bad.

You'll recognise me by my neck

Got the jackets, they are great thanks very much!

Have a bump.