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Where did you find a new 08 Galaxy for that price?

I did a 70 mile trip at the weekend, and because of continual sweating and drying from the wind, my face was covered with salt when I got back, it looked like someone had tried to season me. So I would still go for one of these drinks.

it's maybe something to do with the humidity of the air. Cold air has a much lower capacity for holding water than the warm air that's usually in your nose. When the air in your nose is constantly cold and therefore dry, it will draw the moisture out of your nostrils, so the nose has to compensate b...

Would there be a noticable speed disadvantage to the 32mm tyres on the Tricross compared to the 23mm on the Surosa? I understood that narrower was faster and 23mm was optimum for road use while still having a comfortable ride.

Me: "I'm going to cycle from Land's End to John O Groats."

Mate: "Why don't you take a taxi?"

I don't own one either but from what I've read, the Garmin Legend HCx and Vista HCx both do turn by turn navigation, provided you have the city navigator maps installed. You can also specify that it's "bike" directions you want so it avoids motorways/certain A-roads and I think you can set...

I'm trying to decide between these 2 bikes. I can't see a lot of difference between, but I'm new to road bikes, so I'd appreciate any thoughts from more experienced people about which might be more suitable. I'm using it for a 7 day LEJOG this summer, staying at B&Bs so I'm planning on using a s...

For a 100 mile day it comes out at 3,000 calories - that doesn't sound too unreasonable I think? Depends on the terrain. 106 miles Cheddar to home last year consumed 5752 cals. Most of the route was flatish - Somerset and down the Old A38 to Exeter, then Old A30. A recent ride up into Mid Devon - n...

I've been told to eat every 2 hours, consuming 30 calories for every mile you've done in that 2 hours. So if you average 13mph, you need to eat 780 calories every 2 hours. This sounds loads to me. Any thoughts?

I just don't see that it seems ok for cyclists to ride on the public highway whilst under the influence of drugs or alcohol but not for motorists irrespective of the size and capabilty of the relevant machines. The size and capability of a car is the only reason that alcohol/drug restrictions are i...

Bill, Ill let you know the situation. I was cycling yesterday afternoon (about 5) on a main road by my house , I was travelling between 16-18mph and was halfway across a junction when a car that was waiting to turn left suddenly decided to turn left. Without even time to think about pulling the bra...

Strip your bike and meticulously polish every component until it's shinier than when it came out the factory.

barn wrote:driving a car around is just not me.

Why don't you go somewhere that doesn't require a car. IMO the best way to see a new place is to spend all day walking around, but I've only gone to European cities. I suppose if you were going to Florida or something then there's no choice but to rent a car.

How do these guys actually fine you? Can't you just cycle away?

The list of bikes I want to buy keeps getting bigger. I'm looking at the Surosa Audax now. It's £580 but it gets a really good review on bikeradar: http://www.bikeradar.com/gear/category/bikes/road/product/audax-08-31016 Does anyone have any thoughts on the Surosa before I try and decide which bike ...