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Probably answered before...any suggestions on best place for replacement pegs and what are the best ones without spending a small fortune?

Anyone seen any clones of Quad Lock mobile phone mounts on AliExpress?

https://deadspin.com/the-ridiculous-saga-of-lance-armstrong-the-cheater-who-1802288537

@Stonehedge @freddo thanks for the advice

Be interested to know what you can do about scratches in lens, can they be polished out in any cases (depending on materials?) or is replacement front the only solution? Feedback gratefully receivied

Whilst not directly about doping in cycling (although it does a get a mention), this podcast is worth a listen about some of the ethics around chemical enhancement

https://www.flashforwardpod.com/2018/04/24/fitness-in-a-bottle/

Should add if anyone is going to Morocco soon, let me know as I've a SIM card which might be useful

You could find Spain and Portugal pretty hot in June/July but then I'm not a great fan in the blazing sun.

Alternative route would be along the Atlantic Coast but then you miss out Central Europe.

Definitely ensure phone is unlocked and look into getting a local SIM card as having internet access generally makes life much easier.

Most places don't officially allow wild camping but I've never had a problem with it (just don't be too blatant about it).

You should be in for a treat whatever you do

Finished a short but sweet ride over the Atlas Mountains riding from Marrakech to Agadir... considered riding on to Essaouira but temperatures on final day had me happy to call it a day.

Late start on first day with rather mixed weather including a hail storm. Not necessarily a bad thing as temperature as less problems with overheating although had issues with temperature regulation regularly going from hot to cold. Finished up just south of Ouirgane in an amazing wild camping spot.

Next day saw more climbing and I was grateful for my triple as I summited. Amazing views on the up and down. Descent was glorious and definitely got the impression that it would be better going south rather than north. The next day was a bit more of a slog along a relatively flat road to Agadir - probably not helped by the weather which had me feeling like I was melting

Roads are I'm pretty good Nick except near the summit where presumably the winter gives the roads a good kicking.

Locals are exceedingly friendly, one of the friendliest places I've been to. Probably not so great for vegetarians.

Would definitely recommend...oh and thanks @Sam_Doman for the advice

I've got a wheel from a recumbent bicycle I'm looking to clear out. I can't be sure of size but photo below should give you an idea - is 700cc wheel it's up against. Wheel is Alexrims DA16 Double Wall 6061H-T6 406x16

DM me if interested, wanting to get rid of it quickly

Getting around simply on segregated cycleways will be hard going imho...have cycled a fair bit I'm France where the introduction of highways has left minor roads as cycle routes that are shared with local traffic that is courteous.

I'd start with this

http://www.eurovelo.com/en/eurovelos

@andy44 Got someone lined up for toe straps which involves posting. If that falls through, will drop you a line

Planet X Pro Carbon Track Fork Baby blue - not drilled for brake £35

Ortlieb-Ultimate 5 Plus Bar Bag-Black - £20

Pelago Front Rack black £20
This rack had a ding so one of the stays is bent. Still usable but i wouldn't recommend having your gf/bf sitting on the front. Comes with the usual set of parts and fixtures

Selle Italia Turbo - £5 forum donation
Bought this second hand - have a suspicion it may be a fake but has Selle Italia on the plastic frame underneath. Covering is a lycra style material

Pair of Vittoria Randonneur tyres - still plenty of wear in them £5 donation to forum

https://i.imgur.com/QtId4c0.jpg

Work in Bloomsbury and in Hackney for a week from now. DM me if interested

Have added another Quechua camping mattress

Quick bump on this before they head off to be recycled...

I beleive Google direct are running a £100 off promotion based on advert on Instagram but still pricey

Reduction in price on Nitto bars

Price drop on Full Windsor and bottle cage

Looking for recommendations for (wo)man with a van....moving Hackney to Lewisham

Thanks

Yep 700c

Out of packet but never used. They are lovely but unfortunately too narrow for my rims :(

Looking for £25 each which is cheaper than Planet X (where I originally got them from) and avoids postal charges. Work in Bloomsbury, live in Hackney. DM me if interested thanks

L'Equipe Tour de France 100 ans as the title suggests, the book is in French and is in three volumes. £10
Bike Art: Bicycles in art around the world Gingko Press https://www.brainpickings.org/2012/01/05/bike-art-gingko-press/ £10
Le Tour: a history of the Tour de France 2003 edition http://www.simonandschuster.co.uk/books/Le-Tour-A-History-of-the-Tour-de-France/Geoffrey-Wheatcroft/9781471128943 freecycle
]Bicycling Illustrated Bicycle Maintenance https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bicycling-Magazines-Illustrated-Bicycle-Maintenance/dp/1405087889 freecycle
Kings of the Road: A journey into the heart of British cycling https://www.quartoknows.com/books/9781781313541/Kings-of-the-Road.html?direct=1 freecycle
Every second counts by Lance Armstrong https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Every_Second_Counts_(book) freecycle
The Escape Artist by Matt Seaton freecycle http://www.4thestate.co.uk/book/the-escape-artist-life-from-the-saddle/

Heavier titles will need to be picked up from Hackney, otherwise also open to pick up from Bloomsbury around work time. DM if interested

Many of these are more than a few years old but great for planning or using for travel. I work in Bloomsbury and live in Hackney. Let me know if you're interested

IGN Amiens Arras https://ignrando.fr/boutique/amiens-arras.html
IGN Rouen Le Havre https://ignrando.fr/boutique/rouen-le-havre.html
IGN Massif des Vosges https://ignrando.fr/boutique/massif-des-vosges-plaine-d-alsace.html (plus various other maps for Alsace region)
Marco Polo Sardinia http://www.marco-polo.com/shop/maps/detail/read/sardinia-1-200-000.html
Marco Polo Croatian Coastline ,https://www.amazon.co.uk/Croatia-Croatian-Coast-Marco-Polo/dp/3829737734
Michelin Poland North West http://travel.michelin.co.uk/map-556---poland-north-west-scale-1300-000-1182-p.asp
Michelin Poland South East http://travel.michelin.co.uk/map-558---poland-south-east-scale-1300-000-1184-p.asp
Michelin Germany Southeast http://travel.michelin.co.uk/map-546---germany-southeast-bavaria-scale-1375-000-1152-p.asp
Michelin France National http://travel.michelin.co.uk/france---booklet-format-723-scale-11-000-000-1790-p.asp
Michelin Hungary National http://travel.michelin.co.uk/hungary-national-map-732-scale-1400-000-1077-p.asp
Freytag & Berndt Sweden http://www.freytagberndt.com/en/shop/9783707904680-schweden/
Freytag & Berndt Mount Tatra
Freytag & Berndt Baltic States http://www.freytagberndt.com/en/shop/9783707905670-baltische-staaten/
Freytag & Berndt Sweden Southwest http://www.freytagberndt.com/en/shop/9783707903195-schweden-suedwest-goeteborg-vaenersee-karlstad/
Kummerly+Frey Switzerland Touristic Cycling Map
Reise Know How Lithuania https://www.reise-know-how.de/en/produkte/maps/lithuania-kaliningrad-1325000-47131
Reise Know How South Vietnam https://www.reise-know-how.de/en/produkte/maps/vietnam-south-1600000-46332
Kodansha International Tokyo City Atlas https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tokyo-City-Atlas-Bilingual-Guide/dp/1568364458

If you're interested in any of the above, please drop me a line

Added Full Windsor tool