Tom Hill

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HI Greg Congratulations on the new job. Inverness and surrounding area is a great part of the country; plenty of great roads to explore. Best of luck!! Tom

Village Gala day on the Saturday. ......previous years have been ugly so I am unlikely to be capable of remaining upright on two wheels! ..... OK setting myself up with that one, so who is first?

Another daughter.... another bike outgrown!! Giant Escape Woman's XS bike (Suits girl/woman 5'1" to 5'3"). This is a hybrid bike and comes complete with full mudguards and rear pannier rack. A decent bike for commuting and tootling around and sturdy enough for mild off-road/ trails use. Again bought in June 2013. This one has seen perhaps 50 miles. Price £250.00 or reasonable offers from fellow Wheelers. Will be listed on Ebay this week. Specification: Sizes XS Colours Silver/Purple Frame ALUXX-Grade Aluminium Fork Hi-Ten fork (w/ low-rider Rack mount) Shock N/A COMPONENTS Handlebar Hi-ten steel, 600mm width Stem Alloy Seatpost Giant Sport forged Saddle Liv Cross Trail D2 Pedals VP896 Lite Alloy DRIVETRAIN Shifters Shimano EZ51, 3x7 speed Front Derailleur Shimano Tourney Rear Derailleur Shimano Acera Brakes TX-122 linear pull Brake Levers Shimano EF51 Cassette Shimano TZ31 14-34, 7s Chain KMC Z51 Crankset SR NEX T208 Bottom Bracket BB10-XCT WHEELS Rims Alloy 700x32H Hubs Joytech Spokes Stainless steel Tyres Kenda K935 700x32C

Specialized Dolce Equipped Triple purchased June 2013, size Woman's Small (48cm -suitable for older child & lady 5'1" to 5'3") Price £450.00 It will be listed on Ebay this week. Usually go for £500 to £600. I bought this for one of my daughters who has outgrown it. I can email photos or you are welcome to view. Ridden less than 100 miles. Specification: Frame: All-new, smooth-weld Dolce alloy frame with women’s geometry Fork: All-new Dolce curved blade fork Front Derailleur: Shimano 2300 Rear Derailleur: Shimano 2300 Number of Gears: 24 Shifters: Shimano 2300 STI Chainset: Shimano 2300 Triple Chainrings: 52/42/30 Bottom Bracket: Shimano cartridge 68mm axle Cassette: Sunrace cassette 12-25 8 speed Chain: KMC Z51 8 Speed Pedals: Nylon flat test ride, loose-ball, w/ reflectors Front Brake: Tektro SPB10 Rear Brake: Tektro SPB10 Handlebars: Specialized Comp, 6061 alloy Stem: Cast alloy, 4-bolt, 31.8mm Headset: Integrated Cartridge Grips: Non-slip Roubaix tape Rims: Axis Classic wheelset Front Tyre: Specialized Espoir Sport, 60TPI, wire bead, double BlackBelt protection, 700×25c Rear Tyre: Specialized Espoir Sport, 60TPI, wire bead, double BlackBelt protection, 700×25c Tubes: Standard Presta valve Saddle: Body Geometry Women’s Riva 155mm Seatpost: Specialized 2 bolt alloy Extra Features: Standard fit Bottle Cage and Saddle bag

Hi Billy Sorry I can no longer help out. I did not realise that this is on the same day as Pedal for Scotland. I am doing the Glasgow-Edinburgh with Innes. Tom

Ok Billy & flat ... Tom and directions!! 1055m of climbing so not pan flat but it was fast on the way back. Note to self - 50mm wheels and 40mph gusts over Erskine Bridge is not good for the underwear!!! Surprisingly good run considering my first choice was the turbo.

After London...... it is not even moist out there!

Typically the case for the defense has several errors. The 8 miles were to the O2 arena. After that we had to cross the Thames (not to be as easy as we had expected) then head for Olympic Park, a further 4 miles. We then rode to the opposite corner of the Olympic Park, adding several more miles. Heading up the main dual carriageway to Blackwall tunnel with two lights to share between us was not a good idea and somewhat alarming. Mind you the Garmin 800 is very slow to update and is not very good for using as sat nav. Unless, that is, you are trundling along and do not have a committee of three second guessing it all the time. Yes, a recipe for disaster, your honour. Nevertheless, in the inclement conditions, I sheltered McCuker and Yuille all the way to the start so that they would be fresh for the day's challenge, with ample time to waste before the start of the ride. As mentioned above we set off at a cracking pace. The garmin gives me an average speed of 23mph for the first 30 miles. It was higher but as we entered Richmond Park I took out a gel and dropped back a few riders from Al and Charlie. This was just before the first right hand turn where the guys in front, over cooked it and we ground to a halt. One foot on the ground I saw Charlie and Al disappear into the distance. I remember thinking on several occasions that I really should be in some sort of amphibious craft and undoubtedly I would be faster with a paddle. Perhaps I was hallucinating, but I am sure Moses made a cameo appearance near the diversion away from Leith Hill. Despite going through the inevitable bad patch for about ten miles or so, speed was high and the only major incident was at a sharp left turn at the bottom of a hill just after the 75 mile marker. As we turned the previous corner and descended towards the next, we could see bodies everywhere lying in 5-6 inches of water. Braking heavily (should read frantically as carbon wheels and deluge is not a good combination!!) It seemed like an eternity waiting to get through the carnage but it was probably only a few minutes. There didn't appear to be any major injuries. Riding along the Thames and passing the Houses of Parliament before heading for the Palace was a memorable experience, brilliant! I was in a little group of six at that point and won the sprint for the line. I have to say that even though the weather was awful the people of London and Surrey were out in force and offered great encouragement. The Garmin gives me 4h24m and an average speed a shade over 20mph which, for me, is considerably faster than any other ride over this distance. You may well think that cycling in Biblical storms is insane and it probably is, but I enjoyed the whole thing. Perhaps a bit like Paris-Roubaix though; not to be repeated!! Finally two hours to get out of London; I blame the co-pilot. Which one? the App or McCusker, is for the jury to decide. I rest my case. Tom

Can't manage tonight.

Billy You can't keep a good man UP!

Cheers Ian. Will investigate the Braes. New to mountain biking myself, I was down in Glentress a couple of weeks back. Great setup and tracks; only pay for parking (£5 for the day, bike wash and showers. Don't forget the £1 coins). Also recommend Go Ape as an aside; 2nd last flying fox 1/4 mile across the valley 150 feet up is brilliant.

I can help, drive as before, or whatever is needed.

Great day but tough. Thanks to Alan and Ian for the 40 mile tow !

Fine by me. Just looking for miles

Bridge for me too. Only three going?

Decided to rest the knee for a couple more days to be okay for Sunday ride. Enjoy!

Hope to be out.

French hills for me . Leaving on the Saturday.

Knee problem at the moment. Might be okay tomorrow but doubt it.

Can't manage this week.

Also to save Mul posting "......otherwise known as "that whore of a hill!" Won't be there though, down south this weekend.

Should be there.

Well done Billy and thanks for the training plans/workouts over the last couple of years. Much appreciated!