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Bollocks to retrobike, this should be bought by some on here! It's beautiful and if it weren't' for an unfinished Pinarello in my shed might have been tempted myself. Lovely...

Fantastic thread - has got me riveted as to how this'll turn out. Love the thrift involved.

Raleigh Medale came in two different versions, 5 and 10 speed. Both shared the same 'champagne' frame and all other components. 1980 relates to the year that Raleigh won the Tour de France. Wouldn't single speed it, but just look at replacing the wheels if they're in poor health.

I had a Raleigh Medale as my first serious bike circa 1983/4. If your one came from outside the Sailors Society charity shop in Farnborough, I'd like it back please. My brother neglected to lock it up in 1987.

Not sure this will work, but it's inspiring stuff... I must admit to feeling emotional each time I see it, just because it demonstrates what we're capable of achieving, and yet there is very little comparable to inspire us today.

In the Shadow of the Moon - Trailer HD - YouTube

Just seen that Neil Armstrong has died. Was born in 1970 and by the time that I was old enough to remember, the Apollo missions had been and gone. One of those things that I regret, alongside not seeing Merckx cycle in anger. I think if you've ever seen In the Shadow of the Moon you can't help but admire this achievement.

A shame, after a nag to fuel my mid life crisis bike collection, but have to offload other bikes before I can buy. If this was still available 3 months from now I'd definitely buy (would provide a deposit and not tell the fiancée). As it is, have a bump...

Much as wanting to feel at one with my bike, I do find it restricts my ability to fart.

http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/fileBank/cycling_weekly_2/PDF/london_2012_men_tt_start_list.pdf

This I think ^

Not watching the women as Bushy Park/Hampton Court will be rammed. Staying in Walton and watching the men on their reservoir loop. Got a nice left bend to see them from.

Wiggo et al... (although my camera skills mean you might be only able to recognise him from his sideburns). Walton on Thames this morning...

^ that looks like Ripley, saw a GB car as I passed through it whilst following route around today. Fabian needs to get out of Richmond Park and man up. He's got to better my 47th place on Strava's resevoir run between his hotel and my house.

Just back from Hampton Court, Swiss team in hotel near bridge. Saw members of them in terrace, although cannot confirm if Cancellara was having a full English with fried bread.

I have looked at this thread countless times. The frames is beautiful but 2cm shorter than I'd like it to be. £150 and I'd be at it like a rabid dog, though so would half the forum. Someone please please buy this, it clearly is beautiful and deserves a good home...

It's probably been mentioned, but not going to trawel through all the posts, but Paul Sherwen has consistently referred to 1km being only a 1000 yards to go. His shortening of the course by 85 metres for every km must have added to British success.

Although she's become a diversion - I did notice that our Michelle retweeted (is this right) something about Wiggins being a naughty South African word. Perhaps she meant it in a John Terry ironic sense or a Rio Ferdinand twitter sense - social media is so confusing. Anyway it was removed sharpish. Back to smashing it up and down the river or something like that...

Sorry not explained myself well, my query is whether the tour has a statistically higher proportion of in-competition positives than other races e.g the giro?

Raphael Geminiani had a great nickname 'le grand fusil'.

On another theme, was Shlecks positive a result of pre-tour testing or not? Seems that positives are more frequent during the tour, but without evidence this is simply an observation. Would be interested to see stats on this. If they are statistically more frequent then why? Testing shouldn't be any more frequent or rigorous.

Hounslow - Hyde Park route not very interesting and reasonably busy. Tried various routes to Chiswick and when I venture beyond. Must admit that the Hampton Court, Bushy Park, Twickenham, Richmond route is attractive and offers plenty of bike shops en-route just in case... As per my previous comment, there is a split between those going local like me, and those going further afield who take the Putney route. If you carry on down the A316 you end up 'enjoying' the A4 and a trip round Hammersmith unless the flyover appeals.

Why hasn't Mark Cavendish won?

And you troll are a stain on life's duvet...

Of late the local authority appear to have recognised my status, resurfacing the road in places, building a stand for spectators to watch me as I pass Hampton Court and now putting banners up proclaiming that I'm an inspiration to a new generation.

I live in Walton-on-Thames and cycle to Chiswick. Bushy Park, Twickenham, Richmond. Those for the city go Putney while I carry on down the A316.

Bill of course not that element of Jacques behaviour. More thinking of the wine, pheasant, women quote.

It's Michelle Cound throwing vitriol on the tyres of those who deny Froome's supremacy!