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I bought this bike new last year and have ridden it about 5 times, cyclocoss is not for me!

So nearly new condition and ready to ride / race. But it does have a few small cosmetic scratches in the paintwork from storing.

It's 53cm (Felt recommends for 5,7-5,10) and its the 'Snozzberry' colourway.

All sizing,spec etc here: http://www.wiggle.co.uk/felt-f85x/

*SOLD*

Just watching the horse cross country. One guy had his horse land/ roll over him but he had a gillette on that inflated like an airbag, both jumped straight to their feet, amazing!! Wonder if any other sports use them, maybe downhill mtb or motorbikes?

So pleased Armitstead made her own statement, hope she can now focus on Rio.

British Cycling are complete fuckwits to be think they can work with DM without good pr people on their side, cycling and our heroes are too important!

"But with the support of a legal team backed by British Cycling, Armitstead went up against UKAD at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on July 21 and successfully had the first of the three failures struck from her record, citing what CAS agreed was an administrative error by her accusers."

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/othersports/article-3718410/Lizzie-Armitstead-wins-court-fight-compete-Rio-Olympics-UK-anti-doping-wanted-two-year-ban-three-missed-tests.html#ixzz4GDzWoUK8
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Now daily mail reporting Armitstead failed to follow British Cycling advice:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/othersports/article-3720632/Lizzie-Armitstead-failed-follow-British-Cycling-advice-missing-drugs-test-sparked-backlash.html?ITO=1490

So I'm still trying to understand this. My only thought to make this ok is that Armitstead is a 'lone wolf', she doesn't have a full time coach and she doesn't have the full time/any support from British Cycling. If she isolated herself to train for her goals then maybe she didn't have the support network around her to make sure the admin was addressed when she fell short as an individual. It looks like UKAD doesn't disclose whereabouts failures until it's 3 strikes. So there is a possibility Armitstead was single mindedly burrying her head in the sand and as soon as it got to 3 strikes other parties like B.C. and her team Boels heard of this. That's why she then got the support of B.C. and CAS found her first whereabouts failure annulled. I honestly don't think B.C. or CAS would've put their reputations on the line if they didn't believe Armitstead was innocent. If they did then the repercussions will destroy the sport.

I know, it's especially difficult as its coincided with increased performance too. I'm still giving Armitstead the benefit of the doubt. If I didn't then I'd lose a hero, realise bc were covering up institutional doping and CAS were corrupt...just too much. Yeah Olympics, sad times.

I'm a massive fan of Armistead. Didn't really understand what 2 confirmed UKAD whereabouts failures meant, so did some research..

After looking at UKADs reports from April 2015 to April 2016, any athlete having 2 whereabouts failures is pretty unusual. In this period UKAD did 7771 tests (all sports) over 12 months and only had 27 confirmed whereabouts failures. If you look at how many were cycling specific, BCF and UCI out of competition tests, then the odds look even worse for Armitstead getting 2 confirmed whereabouts failures, BCF only did 331 out of competition tests and UCI only 4.

I love watching Armitstead race and have followed her career closely. It's brilliant how candidly she talks about her solo training and finding her self belief. Watching Armitstead win the World Champs was one of the best moments ever. I don't think she's ever doped and I don't think she ever would. I'd love her to win a gold at Rio, I really hope I'm not being naive.

Anyone whose interested all.UKAD reports can be downloaded here:
http://www.ukad.org.uk/anti-doping-rule-violations/quarterly-reports-on-rule-violations

So if the Olympics act on Wada's advice and ban all Russian athletes, will the British women's team sprint now qualify? Could be tricky.

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Yeah, Mandela day is really important for the team, so he'll stay till Monday then retire for Rio.

Thought I'd share in case anyone else can't justify gym fees/ membership. Southwark council are starting free gym days for all Southwark residents from July 29th!! Gym access is free all day Fridays and after 2pm at the weekend at any of the Southwark Leisure centres.

http://www.southwark.gov.uk/news/article/2158/registration_opens_for_london_s_first_borough-wide_free_swim_and_gym_scheme

I will be using this to step up my strength training :)

Ugh, I've always felt uncomfortable about David Millar being embraced by the cycling world after his ban. Apparently now he's a role model for kids when they get caught doping..

“All I can affect moving forward is how I portray myself, I want to come across as a David Millar and not a Lance Armstrong. I just have to figure out a way of dealing with that as best I can.”

Russia have just had their skulls rowing team banned, great news for New Zealand who now qualify for Rio. At this rate they'll be a lot of last minute surprise Olympic qualifications to fill the Spaces left by banned athletes.

http://olympics.nbcsports.com/2016/07/01/russia-sculls-rowing-banned-doping/

Heart goes out to Andy Tennant for being the understudy two Olympics in a row.

http://www.tennanto.co.uk/blog-1/2016/6/24/olympic-games-team-my-reaction

I could be wrong but I think Shanaze has always said she was aiming for the Tokyo track team in 2020.

Tbf his punchy boxing victory for Stage One of the Critérium du Dauphiné was a dedication for Muhhamad Ali. What came before in that sprint not so much.

Findra stuff looks nice, love the subdued plain colours and understated design. Might splash out next winter, looks v cosey!

@KC I messaged ya about the shoes

Got a new/boxed (only had cleats fitted and removed) pair of Fizik women's Donna R3 road shoes, size 41. They are the white ones, beautiful shoes but wrong size and too late for me to send back. I've worn a (smaller) pair of these pretty much everyday for a year and still going strong, love them. Would be good for racing too as stiff carbon sole. £45ono, pick up peckham or HHV. These ones:

http://www.sigmasport.co.uk/item/Fizik/R3-Donna-Womens-Shoe-2013/17FA

Just got a frame with 112 spacing, not been able to find a track wheel this size, does anyone know if 112 was ever a regular width? The frame is mid late 50s. I think I'm going to have to go down the cold setting route and make it 120, will probably be back for advice soon!

I really really hope its not Geraint :(

99 days to Rio. Team predictions?

Just read the Telegraph piece. Gobsmacked Shane thought saying he explained it all to the athletes boyfriend was in someway cool.. When people are so pr savvy and still say this shit to national press, it becomes massively telling of how ingrained a culture is..disappointed.

Nice frame! Have you got a pic with wheels, so can see clearances etc Also any chance you could let me know head tube length?

Yes would like to buy the freehold but my 80years runs out this summer and heard it takes months or years to do. Also not sure how they work out free hold cost but if it's based on what the lands worth then there's no way me and or the other flat owners could afford it.