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this is probably a silly question but is the UK leg always in Manchester? I know the last couple of years have been.

I hope it stays in Manchester - bet you can't get three bags of scratchings for a fiver at Lee Valley whilst paying £50 to watch Wiggins cycle round in circles for an hour ; )

Why do people turn their front wheel/bars backwards when locking up?? Doesn't make it hard to pinch, surely?

Also "artisan" bikes can gtf. Stop with the bloody artisan madness!

Just sen this! But yes! We had some cracking seats. Rayt inspiring racing - felt bad for your Colombian fella. That 1st crash looked nasty. Was glad to see him walk away from it!

I'm in Manchester and already hella excited to have seen some of the German ladies staying in our hotel.

There are also lots of hen parties in this hotel. Good luck Germans!

Si!

Yesterday reminded me how much I like riding ma sweet fixie rather than being in roadie douchebag mode for anything more than my commute.

Gonna look through the Lost Lanes book and see if I can find some fixed/ss friendly routes if people fancy that?

Btw - the link to Peckham track doesn't look like the track has that many open sessions but there are more than it looks like, honest!

Where do you live Citron? I'm fairly sure he'd get a warm welcome at Peckham BMX track http://www.peckhambmx.co.uk/track-info/.

Peckham obvs not on scale of Manchester but they are hosting a round of the British BMX Series later this year - and they've got a pro's only section...

@althecoach is a coach there - might be worth PM'ing him?

The Olympic track is much bigger than Peckham but also pricier (Peckham is free!) and all manner of beaucracy to contend with.

thumbs up

Hopefully all the super awesome kids will have worn themselves out being able to use the track in the daytime on their hols!

I'll bring the rhubard and custard gels ; )

Soz for the slack reply! Will prob be there from about 4.30/5-ish for a couple of hours!

Extended prep, obvs!

Am probably going to be making an early start and riding with my brother who is in town for this (although I think he's bringing a fanci plastic bike so might not see him for long!)

Will no doubt see you lovely broads en route and deffo in t'pub afterwards. Good times!

YES! I am up for post work Burgess Park action on Friday afternoon/eve - weather looks glorious innit!

@zeez @blowfish @kat @Cazakstan @Doctor_Cake

Hey tattoo thread - your advice/input would be welcome here..

I went to King of Hearts in New Cross back in October for a piercing and was some impressed with the attitude and staff there, and recommendations from Dublin Kev in this very thread, I ended up having a discussion about a tattoo I've wanted for a while which in turn led to me actually making an appointment and putting down a deposit for a custom piece and appt made for mid Dec.

Mid-dec comes around and my requests for preview of artwork are ignored. Manager finally admits the artist hasn't done anything but says "we'll come up with something on the day"

Erm - no, so I re-schedule again to yesterday. 30 mins before appt I get an email. Not even a phone call saying artist is unwell and apols for short notice etc etc.

I've made another appt for a sat afternoon in May at 4pm, yet when I 1st talked about the piece I was told it would probably be an all day affair as it's dot work but now I get an appointment at the tail end of the day?? and the 3rd attempt?

Am kind of tempted to ask for my deposit back as so far they haven't exactly endeared themselves. I know tattoists are a disorganised bunch but still! On the other hand, I really like the piece and if the tattooist really was ill...?

What you thinking tattoo thread?

Thread locked as deadline needed to submit order. Apols to those that missed out.

Do you want me to lock the thread @blowfish ?

Amazing work! Thank you is much for your efforts with this! We're a very lucky bunch to know such talented types!

Thanks @clefty for twitter heads up!

Please stick me down for one of each please - on iPad so lists beyond me but large jersey please.

Also happy to help with distribution/logistics innit...who is leading on this? I have top tips that are best shared via PM ; )

And what better company to celebrate giving up giving up beer to celebrate the death of the baby Jesus??

Ooooh. Just realised we'll need hot cross buns

yuss

Am getting back in the BMX loop and had something of a revelation with pumping when I was cycling past Burgess Park the other day...

Will be heading to the track this Friday (the 20th) post work time if anyone is around/interested.

Anyone fancy a group trip to Lee Valley too over the long easter weekend? I'd quite like to have another go at the track before I do a skills sessions there or shall we just get stuck in??

Have been out of the country and out of the loop but back, Back, BACK!

Next ladies drinks on Thursday 2nd, right? DAY BEFORE A BANK HOLIDAY KLAXON!!!

As seen in Spotted thread??

@roboto

Spotted a lady on a neon/salmon pink Aventon heading south on Leyton
High Road this morning, just after 8.30. Disappointed by lack of
waiting at red lights and then at lack of skid on request...

I've been trying to sort out the above for a while now but have been battling CTT bureaucracy.

We need to include two council members with our application. We got one person nominated via @Scilly.Suffolk but another person is required - an LFGSS CC member who is not in another club, preferably.

Please let me know if you'd like to do it - obvs be a time trialling type, and as far as I can tell, you'd just represent LFGSS CC for voting matters etc.

Ta!

I shed tears over M&S spanx and last night got into a barney over Spotify playlists.

I've disgusted myself quite frankly.