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15 Jul 2020, 07:32 (Ref:3988466)
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The Honourable Mallett
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Good luck with this and thank you for sharing.
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In the current circumstances, we need to do all we can to help local businesses. With this in mind I suggest we all schedule our visits to the pub so we can keep the 2m social distancing and whilst there get completely slamied for two hours before handing over to the next shift.
It probably won't stop the virus but nobody would care.
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17 Jul 2020, 09:59 (Ref:3988900)
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Mary, as a cyclist of many years (ago), I would strongly recommend that you ensure two things;
A) Your saddle is exactly the right height for efficiency, rather than 'safety', most people prefer to be able to put their feet on the ground when they stop, but that means that when riding you do not use the full power of the legs. I am sure any local Cycling Club would be happy to give advice.
B) A proper pair of cycling shorts is essential for long distance comfort. There is nothing worse than uncomfortable posterior when riding.
Maybe with Mike's ability as a cyclist you know all this anyway, but it is important to get these things right.
Very best of luck, we all loved Mike and will be rooting for you.
Bauble.
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18 Jul 2020, 15:40 (Ref:3989257)
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Bauble, many thanks for the tips. I had a 'bike fit' when I bought my new road bike last spring and have felt pretty good. I did a 110k 5 years ago on a hybrid bike and did get a bit of knee pain in the build up, but nothing on this one. I know it will be the hours in the saddle that will be the killer and may I may wear two pairs of the gel padded shorts! Also my posterior is pretty hardened from years sitting on a horse!!
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1 Aug 2020, 06:51 (Ref:3991999)
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Mary, the Tour de France starts on the 29th. Are you ready? 
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3 Aug 2020, 21:09 (Ref:3992774)
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ha ha !! I wore my yellow 'Tour' socks this morning on my ride .... they came free with the race guide one year. I am commuting to work on her this week. Thank you so much to all of you who have sponsored me so far, your support and beautiful comments mean a lot. I really struggle with the realisation that he has gone as you all do, but not forgotten .. just keep peddling
Much Love xx
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18 Aug 2020, 11:49 (Ref:3996177)
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The Honourable Mallett
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Yes, was strange to be at a race meeting without his presence last weekend. I insisted on wearing shorts and sandals all weekend (when not driving). Actually it felt quite comfortable so may continue in the vein. 
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In the current circumstances, we need to do all we can to help local businesses. With this in mind I suggest we all schedule our visits to the pub so we can keep the 2m social distancing and whilst there get completely slamied for two hours before handing over to the next shift.
It probably won't stop the virus but nobody would care.
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6 Oct 2020, 16:33 (Ref:4008851)
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Mike's family have commissioned a Tribute Calendar that uses pictures from the tribute Album on Google, and it is available from;
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/114448629296
It is sold on a not-for-profit basis, and it is hoped that sufficient sales to cover the cost of printing can be achieved.
Most of the work involved in producing the calendar has been provided free-of-charge by the publisher.
A great 2021 calendar and a worthy cause.
Bauble.
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6 Oct 2020, 16:56 (Ref:4008854)
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bauble
Mike's family have commissioned a Tribute Calendar that uses pictures from the tribute Album on Google, and it is available from;
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/114448629296
It is sold on a not-for-profit basis, and it is hoped that sufficient sales to cover the cost of printing can be achieved.
Most of the work involved in producing the calendar has been provided free-of-charge by the publisher.
A great 2021 calendar and a worthy cause.
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Duly purchased.
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6 Oct 2020, 16:56 (Ref:4008855)
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The Honourable Mallett
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That's two then.
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In the current circumstances, we need to do all we can to help local businesses. With this in mind I suggest we all schedule our visits to the pub so we can keep the 2m social distancing and whilst there get completely slamied for two hours before handing over to the next shift.
It probably won't stop the virus but nobody would care.
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6 Oct 2020, 17:28 (Ref:4008858)
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Another over here.
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John Saunders.....
There are people who drive racing cars and there are Racing Drivers. Gilles Villenuve
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6 Oct 2020, 17:39 (Ref:4008861)
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And another
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Richard Murtha: Missed a whole year Racing with CSCC, and now I'm 70 and therefore apparently "clinically vulnerable" - will I be able to start again? I'd better be! :)
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6 Oct 2020, 18:03 (Ref:4008865)
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Yet another.
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6 Oct 2020, 19:20 (Ref:4008880)
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Thanks Bob - done.
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