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| dford3 | 13 May 11:15 |
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Joined: 13 May 2009 Posts: 4 Bike: | Hi I am currently studying my A levels and am planning to go to Uni in September, before I go I am going to cycle to the south of France from London with 2 friends of mine, we are all very experienced riders. Im currently riding a Dawes sport comp 2009, drop down handlebars, aero bars, dynamo lights, U lock. But I wanted to see if anyone could give me any advice on: Equipment, Insurance abroad, Where I can get cheap cycling clothing, Panniers, Where to purchase energy drinks and foods, Cheap indoor trainers. And anything else which you may think is required? I am starting my training at the start of June and would also like to know of any good routes to ride, which dont have much traffic, nice ground and are generally pleasent to ride on, preferably deserted country roads? Any feedback would be much appreciated. Darien Ford |
mattk 
| 14 May 11:24 |
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Joined: 07 Apr 2009 Posts: 116 Bike: My Profile | What area are you looking to train in? If you live in London, where in relation to the centre? I won't be able to help you if you're in London, but maybe others can if they know where abouts you live/want to train. Sounds like an interesting trek tho... good luck with the training |
| My Latest Route: Feb 2010 National Cycle Network 15 NCN | |
| dford3 | 14 May 18:46 |
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Joined: 13 May 2009 Posts: 4 Bike: | Well maybe surrey, sussex sort of area?? But dont have much knowledge of those areas. I live about 30 minutes away from central london? Thanks, Im really looking forward to it, was reading lance armstrong's "Training and strength program" and its given me really good tips and techniques on cycling. |
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happy
| 14 May 18:55 |
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Joined: 15 Mar 2006 Posts: 302 Bike: Orange P7 with Rock Shox, Michelin Wildgripper Lites, XTR Chainset My Profile | "Training and strength program" What sort of things does it go into, I always wondered if there was a better way I should be cycling? Is it worth a read? |
| My Latest Route: Oct 2010 Livingston to Ayr Avoiding A71 | |
| dford3 | 15 May 14:59 |
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Joined: 13 May 2009 Posts: 4 Bike: | It goes into, cycling position, how much higher the seat should be that the handlebars according to how much you can stretch, pedalling efficiency. Its definitely worth a read, I had thought my riding was ok until I read the book. |
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Peter C
| 23 May 01:11 |
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Joined: 30 Jul 2008 Posts: 10 Bike: My Profile | I buy most of my cycle stuff these days from either Lidl or Aldi. If you choose carefully it works for me |
| dford3 | 23 May 06:07 |
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Joined: 13 May 2009 Posts: 4 Bike: | Didn't know they sold bike equipment? From the 4th - 16th of June evans warehouse are also having a clearance sale, everything must go. It is located near to gatwick. http://www.evanscycles.com/news-and-events/warehouse-clearance-sale |
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