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oGaryo said:
I'll be training on that mountain bike but intend to get a proper road bike a month or so before the event. the idea being to make it hard for myself during training so the real deal feels easier :)
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Just a thought Gary (and I've probably gone into suck egg mode), I bought a Scott road bike just before Christmas having decided I really want to get into cyling more. This is my first drop handlebar jobby since I was about 16 and yes it rides lovely the riding position is quite a strain on my neck and though I'm gradually getting used to it I'm borderline on wether to change to straight bars.
I'll bring mine down to OV this weekend and if you're around, take it for a spin and if you like it, you're more than welcome to use it for your ride.

Col

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Just a thought Gary (and I've probably gone into suck egg mode), I bought a Scott road bike just before Christmas having decided I really want to get into cyling more. This is my first drop handlebar jobby since I was about 16 and yes it rides lovely the riding position is quite a strain on my neck and though I'm gradually getting used to it I'm borderline on wether to change to straight bars.
I'll bring mine down to OV this weekend and if you're around, take it for a spin and if you like it, you're more than welcome to use it for your ride.

Col

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Col. that'd be brilliant buddy, look forward to seeing you this weekend. :encouragement:
 
wow, another massive donation by NGM. Sorry I am not aware of your name as you're fairly new to the forum but whoever your are, you have my utmost gratitude for your kind donation. many thanks Gary
 
Andy (crazy4567), thanks also for your donation, it's very much appreciated and goes a long way to building a total that is approaching £1k. thanks again Andy

cheers Gary
 
Gary I just made another donation and I should explain, because it's really Colin's (Colhel). Colin machined me some beautiful stainless steel fittings for my boat. I'll post pics later; Colin is starting a venture where he will do custom machine work making yacht fittings in stainless steel, and it is all beautifully made. Anyway, Colin's bill was going to be a very reasonable £80 but he just PMed me and said he will not invoice it but would I make a donation to your bike ride appeal instead. I've therefore donated £120, which is the £80 that Colin isn't invoicing plus I've added/gross up for the tax relief I get on the donation :)
 
jfm said:
Gary I just made another donation and I should explain, because it's really Colin's (Colhel). Colin machined me some beautiful stainless steel fittings for my boat. I'll post pics later; Colin is starting a venture where he will do custom machine work making yacht fittings in stainless steel, and it is all beautifully made. Anyway, Colin's bill was going to be a very reasonable £80 but he just PMed me and said he will not invoice it but would I make a donation to your bike ride appeal instead. I've therefore donated £120, which is the £80 that Colin isn't invoicing plus I've added/gross up for the tax relief I get on the donation :)
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Fantastic gesture guys (in addition to your earlier one JFM). Many have SWMBO's or friends touched by this horrible illness (I am one) and do my own bit elsewhere in fund-raising but can't pass by someone prepared to put in the effort to raise money for a cause as worthy. Its is great to see the forum pulling together in a positive manner - no pressure Gary :)
 
pks1702 said:
Fantastic gesture guys - no pressure Gary :)
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Absolutely Perry, what a wonderful gesture by two guys I've had the pleasure of meeting and can concur they're some of the kindest men you're likely to meet. to think of turning a transaction into a donation in this way speaks volumes. Thanks Col, a cold beer (or warm Brandy) awaits you this weekend buddy and John, I need to find some way of paying back your kindness in a tangible way... I was going to suggest moving Bizzy Bee to the Med in support of the many carrot dangling posts of the past but not sure how that'd benefit you ;)
 
Chris (CharlieAlpha), Nick H and Mike F.. thanks for your generous donations building upon Col and John taking the grand total beyond the £1000 mark.. totally amazing. thanks you so much guys :encouragement:
 
Silverdee, I hope you don't mind me singling you out :) I know you recently started posting on the forum mid last year but in the process of doing so you're already helping out with advice regarding the insurance claim for OTP... a good yardstick for your character if I may say so. Thank you for your extremely generous donation, it's greatly appreciated and hopefully I'll get chance to say thanks in person one day. thanks again, Gary
 
oGaryo said:
Col. that'd be brilliant buddy, look forward to seeing you this weekend. :encouragement:
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Gary, very best wishes with this. Great stuff. I have done a few of these types of ride in my younger years, and having tried both, my preference is to use a mountain bike. Much more comfortable, fat tyres etc, lower gears for Ditchling Beacon, but above all, the reliability. I have passed no end of folk cursing at yet another puncture on their racer. It is slightly slower, but for people of our build, not a lot :)
Will get into justgiving when my password resets.
 
rafiki_ said:
Gary, very best wishes with this. Great stuff. I have done a few of these types of ride in my younger years, and having tried both, my preference is to use a mountain bike. Much more comfortable, fat tyres etc, lower gears for Ditchling Beacon, but above all, the reliability. I have passed no end of folk cursing at yet another puncture on their racer. It is slightly slower, but for people of our build, not a lot :)
Will get into justgiving when my password resets.
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Do you think a hybrid would be better Paul? Believe it or not, I intend to shed a few pounds to get into shape for this one with my target being 12.5st from near on 14st by the time the event runs (rides) so hopefully weight won't be too much of an issue. I may also go for the equivalent of runflat tyres with that foam/gel stuff to stave of punctures.
 
Well done to all making a the forum a better place, the show of compassion/support is heart warming.
Gary, I have done the London to Brighton and the London to Portsmouth, I still have the old bike I did it on, you are welcome to have it (if you want it) to make the trip again.
 
SpottyDog5 said:
Well done to all making a the forum a better place, the show of compassion/support is heart warming.
Gary, I have done the London to Brighton and the London to Portsmouth, I still have the old bike I did it on, you are welcome to have it (if you want it) to make the trip again.
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thanks buddy, I'll pop round at some point in the next few weeks if I may to have a looksee :encouragement:
 
oGaryo said:
Do you think a hybrid would be better Paul? Believe it or not, I intend to shed a few pounds to get into shape for this one with my target being 12.5st from near on 14st by the time the event runs (rides) so hopefully weight won't be too much of an issue. I may also go for the equivalent of runflat tyres with that foam/gel stuff to stave of punctures.
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You won't need run flats, just stick with a decent mountain bike. A hybrid is the worst of all worlds.
 
I did London to Brighton on a mountain bike with road tyres. Made a huge difference over standard mountain bike tyres and didn't cost the earth either!

Good work gary. Great cause!
 
Thanks again Paul :encouragement:

Howard, just been reading up and that's what alot of people do apparently so may just go that route as I am familiar with straight handbars rather than getting used to a road bike again.

this chap got me worried though, a quote from one of the threads I was reading on a forum all about the ride from London to Brighton. as said, lots about putting road tyres on the MTB, this fella was the last post :eek:

This year will be my 4th in a row.

The first year I did it on a mountain bike with bobbly tyres, talk about hard work. I now have a super slick road bike and it makes things a lot easier. I need to shed a few pounds before I do it this year, I suggest training at least 3 nights a week when the evenings get lighter.

Enjoy all those lovely bums, and be careful not to have an accident, someone dies every year.
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Hi Henry(F), thanks for your donation mate, very much appreciated and as always, your wit has shone through on the Just Giving page.. very funny :)

Thanks again

cheers Gary
 
My pleasure :)

On a serious note definitely use road tyres if not a bespoke road cycle. It makes an immense difference.

I have a chap at work who is seriously into his cycling, (goes out and does a hundred miles on a Sunday just for fun). I will pick his brains as to the best way we can keep you at the front of the pack.

In the meantime keep training.


Henry :)
 
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