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by chesterpete
2 Apr 2021, 9:22am
Forum: On the road
Topic: Lost my MOJO
Replies: 29
Views: 1790

Re: Lost my MOJO

Perhaps you are coming down with something. Our bodies have a way of taking control if they are under the weather.
by chesterpete
6 Mar 2021, 7:35am
Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
Topic: Runcorn Widnes Bridge Reopened
Replies: 8
Views: 1835

Re: Runcorn Widnes Bridge Reopened

Is there a toll?
by chesterpete
25 Oct 2020, 6:56pm
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: Cycle Jacket, Breathable & Waterproof
Replies: 53
Views: 3606

Re: Cycle Jacket, Breathable & Waterproof

Sweep wrote:
chesterpete wrote:I'm a big fan of the Altura Pocket Rocket. I'm on my third one.

They're that delicate?
are we talking condom durability?


Ive given them a hard time. If you can get 15 years out of 3 condoms you are doing something wrong. :D
by chesterpete
25 Oct 2020, 8:40am
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: Cycle Jacket, Breathable & Waterproof
Replies: 53
Views: 3606

Re: Cycle Jacket, Breathable & Waterproof

I'm a big fan of the Altura Pocket Rocket. I'm on my third one.
by chesterpete
8 Jul 2020, 3:44pm
Forum: Lands End to John O'Groats
Topic: Lejog starting this Thursday
Replies: 8
Views: 1226

Re: Lejog starting this Thursday

Best of luck. Keep us posted....
by chesterpete
28 Jun 2020, 8:00am
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: Ferries without pre booking
Replies: 8
Views: 947

Re: Ferries without pre booking

Given the current climate you would be well advised to check with operators before turning up.
by chesterpete
27 Jun 2020, 8:32am
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Gear problems..
Replies: 15
Views: 721

Gear problems..

Asking for a friend.......

Ok so, gear problems and something I’ve never had before.
I can’t get my bike to ride in “big ring front, big ring rear”. Yeah ok I know you “shouldn’t”, but if I do it falls off the front chainring down to the little front chainring.

It does this on mechanical and on di2.
Also tried two different sets of wheels incase dishing was an issue. Same result.
Tried two different chainsets. Same result.
Two different BBs. Same result.
Chain isn’t worn, and neither front or rear mechs are bent.
If I angle the front Mech it is better but not as it should be.

Any ideas?
by chesterpete
17 Jun 2020, 6:07pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Pedersen (sigh)
Replies: 31
Views: 2045

Re: Pedersen (sigh)

Can I just ask. Why?
by chesterpete
15 Jun 2020, 7:19pm
Forum: On the road
Topic: Deeside to Wirral Cycle Route
Replies: 13
Views: 3295

Re: Deeside to Wirral Cycle Route

Yes, its all back up and running. Its been a marvellous addition, especially now that Nets cafe is open.
by chesterpete
13 Jun 2020, 8:06am
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: Indian girl cycles 1200km with her old fella on the rack!!
Replies: 11
Views: 1175

Re: Indian girl cycles 1200km with her old fella on the rack!!

Wonderful. Amazing how she picked up an old singlespeed antique and set off on that remarkable journey while we all stress out over choosing the right bike, gearing, luggage capabilities, etc etc etc for a fortnight in France! :D
by chesterpete
13 Jun 2020, 7:57am
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: The tool you bought that proved a revelation ??
Replies: 150
Views: 9128

Re: The tools you never needed until you got then use a lot thread!!

Torque wrench and a Dremel. Managed without both for decades and both are now invaluable.
by chesterpete
27 Apr 2020, 7:51am
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Cycling as an activity during the Covid 19 outbreak
Replies: 1060
Views: 44976

Re: Cycling as an activity during the Covid 19 outbreak

Oldjohnw wrote:Police in England warn rural vigilantes not to take law into own hands during lockdown

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/202 ... _clipboard


Some people think the countryside belongs to them rather than to everyone. Maybe we should ban 'them' from 'our' supermarkets.
by chesterpete
10 Apr 2020, 8:15am
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: Live Cams. Covid19 free travel
Replies: 4
Views: 948

Re: Live Cams. Covid19 free travel

A little closer to home - Llandudno West Shore (between 10am and 10pm)
http://www.westshorebeachcafe.com/webcam-in-llandudno/
by chesterpete
19 Mar 2020, 8:24am
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: Coronavirus (aka COVID-19) - just how serious?
Replies: 2697
Views: 75270

Re: Corona virus - impact on European tours in next 3 months?

nsew wrote:
JakobW wrote:Apropos the cycling ban chat, the Guardian's Coronavirus live blog just posted the following:
Laura Laker, the Graun wrote:The cycling industry will join forces to call on government to exempt cycling from any ban, due to its strategic role in the nation’s resilience - not only as transport but a form of exercise, the Bicycle Association has said.

Italy and Spain banned leisure cycling in the last week. The industry wants the UK to avoid cycling bans, and it wants bike shops exempted from shop opening restrictions as it believes cycling has a strategic role to play in mitigating some of the impact on peoples’ lives of restrictions on transport and access to the outdoors.

This follows 30 prominent health and transport experts’ calls to protect cycling and walking plus keeping parks open, and warns of the risks of confining otherwise healthy people to their homes.

Getting outside for fresh air and green spaces could be crucial in maintaining physical and mental health in the population during these times, they say.


Wishful thinking as potentially huge numbers will take to farting around on bikes to avoid the lockdown. I had the virus 3 weeks ago. Got it from a co-worker who got it from his in school 16 yr old son. First signs were a dry irritant cough that was a clearing of the throat type. That night (Thursday) through Sunday afternoon was total wipe out. Zero appetite, in and out of deep sleep, possibly for 60 out of 72 hours. Certainly not awake for more than 2 hours at any given time. Steady raised temperature for the duration ending with minor chills. Totally fatigued, zero energy. Joint aches and pain made getting out of bed and movement difficult. Took huge mental and physical effort to visit the bathroom. Consumed nothing but black tea and honey. Late Sunday afternoon appetite started to return. Summoned every last bit of energy I could, showered, dressed and made it to local corner shop for 4 pints of milk, honey and 2 packets of weetabix. Warned the shopkeeper I was very sick and asked them not to touch anything. Even speaking was difficult. Spent the next 2.5 days consuming weetabix, listening to radio 4 and sleeping. 12 hour night sleeps were the norm for the 2nd week. Barring the corner shop trip, total isolation for 12 days. All good now.


A good first hand accounts. I'm glad you eventually got through it. Did it affect your breathing at all, as often reported?
by chesterpete
12 Mar 2020, 7:09pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: Coronavirus (aka COVID-19) - just how serious?
Replies: 2697
Views: 75270

Re: Coronavirus (aka COVID-19) - just how serious?

djnotts wrote:PMs briefing probably as straight as could be. Didn't put a figure on deaths, but reading between lines and CSOs numbers comes out at 500,000. Failed, for obvious reasons, to state who will choose who not to treat and on what criteria. Medics will need a "score sheet".


Thats very chilling.