Tom Hill

George Are you doing the same TT as Elaine?

Ross With practice you will be able to fall off, make on-the-fly repairs to your bike, then cycle to the next village before receiving the necessary first aid. It is tough on the clothing though so be warned!! Tom

Echoing the comments of others; great run in conditions more akin to December than May. Thanks to Morag And Dennis for their hospitality, warm house and warm soup!! Not forgetting the cakes!! Tom

Netherton Road accessible. Heidi was over it today. Ignoring signs ! Tom

Ian I am going along to this. Shall I pick you up Sunday morning? Tom

Ok guys campervan now setup. It takes four people including bikes. Van sleeps one below and one in roof. Awning sleeps two. Tom

Now fit enough to get my first kicking of the year! ........ weather permitting. Tom

Me too! Thanks Darryl. Tom

George Is that as opposed to womainly racing? Tom

If it is wet you will find me in the bar. I can ride in the rain any time I want over here!! Tom

Ok guys I have entered this now. Room for 1-3 others. Tom

Hi Iain Not necessary. I'm glad it was not wasted....... and reading the reports, my sick note seems like a good idea!! Tom

Bought the book. Some interesting exercises. I already knew a few, which are yoga related. They do work! Tom

The real Tom Hill is a mere 47 years young!!

George It is Wales - hills aplenty. How many birthdays per year does your wife have? Tom

Hi Darryl I have a 110 Specialized stem which is adjustable from -16º to+16º in 8º increments. It works by rotating an inner sleeve which it machined off the vertical. You are welcome to try it to see if it is any use. Cost - one glass of italian red! Tom

Al It is the closed roads and the descents that appeal to me. Shame that I'll have to climb the hills to reach them! Tom

Jealous!!!!!!!!! Turbo

Getting there Darryl. 3rd week appointment on the 16th. Should be knitted together by then and the next few weeks are for regaining mobility and rebuilding strength. I've been on the turbo every second or third day and it no longer hurts when holding the hoods. I'll leave the drops to next week. All will be well for Majorca! Tom

Anyone fancy the Etape Cymru on Sunday 8th September? I am thinking about driving down on the Saturday and stopping Saturday night and possibly Sunday at a nearby campsite. I hope to have the campervan set up for 4-people plus bikes by then. http://www.etape-cymru.co.uk/ Tom

Darryl You can have mine. I wont be needing it for a few weeks. I do not have the tool for it though. Tom

George No them garmin works with it and that was in my pocket. Interesting readings although not exactly inspiring...... something like D+. Charlie... yeah not good.. I tried the turbo today but it just was not happening. France on Thursday so I am taking a turbo with me. Tom

Came off at the velodrome on my new birthday bike. Other than an absence of a few skin layers, I felt okay, so thought I'd have a couple of laps to loosen off. Only when I tried to remount, on trying to lift my left arm to the fence to on my bike, did the searing agony in my left shoulder give me a clue that something other than the faint smell of burnt flesh was amiss. Not too happy at the moment, but should be on road by the end of the month. Tried turbo today and was still a bit raw, so I'll have a few days off before trying again. C'est la vie! Tom

Pro windtex medium for me please. Tom

Don't think I can ride this now due to collarbone! Tom