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I managed to get there at the front of a queue that formed very quickly behind me. Maybe they were all trying to copy my answer?

Ooooo... and what did you dream sir??
Probably best not to ask...

How serious is this damage to my hub?
Will i be able to re fit sprocket or lock ring ever again?!
That'll buff out.

How did it happen? I'd file it down before taking the lockring off. As it's the thread that doesnt engage with the lockring when it's fully tightened, it should be fine. Unless the damage extends further than we can see from the photos?

BNP candidate involved in a nice punch-up yesterday.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/election_2010/england/8663681.stm
Fuck me! Who goes out on the campaign trail with a group of thugs to back you up? And that reaction to being spat at? The kid is on the floor and he continues to kick him. It would be an ironic twist of fate if he were to be arrested and deported!

Yeah well done. When cycling to work the other day I saw some BNP signs had been put up. I almost stopped and pulled them down, then regretted not doing it. So I resolved to do so the next time I passed. But it seems someone beat me to it, I haven't seen the signs since.

Front page of *The Mirror *this morning:

FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu....

:D

I've asked this elewhere but haven't had much of an answer...
Would a hung parliament be that bad? The only people I've heard arguing against it are staunch conservatives ("nothing would get done") and the parties themselves (although Labour seem to want it now to keep the tories out).
Is it such a bad thing if less got done? We have had a lot of laws passed under the current government that a lot of people think are unnecessary. So could it lead to only those laws that we really need to be passed, being passed? Or will it just make the government even more laughable?

Sarah Palin with pancakes on her head. I have no idea.

It does doesn't it? Maybe it's just wishful thinking. After all, if you ever see Question Time they all just act like children. It's pretty depressing.

God that is so depressing.
Yup, polo FFS!

^Thanks for posting that. Anyone still believe there is nothing to choose between the parties?
My pleasure. It's just a shame that it even had to be written in the first place.

I've mainly tried to stay out of this thread because it depresses me too much, and I know it has been suggested before, but howbout everyone just agrees to not vote Tory tomorrow? OK cheers.
Seconded.

http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/commentators/johann-hari/johann-hari-welcome-to-cameron-land-1962318.html

Cameron, you are a first class cunt.

and after my revelation over at voteforpolicies, who the dam hell should i vote for? seriously. im so unconvinced by all of it.

Not BNP.

Is there really anything wrong with a hung parliament? The only people I hear arguing against it are the parties themselves, or staunch conservatives. Obviously the former would rather not have to share power, and the latter's only argument so far has been "nothing would get done". Wouldn't parties working together be beneficial?

Yeah, and on the same day they all wore revealing tops there was an earthquake measuring 6.something on the Richter scale...

We know to watch out for the helmet thieves next year! Was good to meet you, if only briefly!

Soul, were you the one who lost their helmet at the Bembridge checkpoint?

Holy shit that's massive, sorry. Got a bit carried away.

So, ride report time...

There was a fair amount of rain overnight so it was pretty damp when we woke up in the middle of a field in Wooton. The wind hadn't picked up yet but there was a distinct lack of tea and cakes so *m.f, Pifko and myself decided to head on down to Bembridge and the first checkpoint to await the arrival of the daytrippers and the rest of the happy campers.
So we had cake, tea and a chat with some other riders whilst we were hanging around, oggling the bikes and enjoying the good vibes.
After a little while we spot the unmistakeable beards of Joe Smith and middleofnowhere. The rest of the campers had arrived only to learn that the daytrippers had made a beeline for the campsite in an attempt to catch us at the start. So we decided to wait for them in the warmth of the school gym whilst the rain passed.
Finally we roll out of the school car park only for Kattiep to get the first puncture of the day, a quick repair and we were on our way through the islands lanes, a few ups and downs to get the legs warmed up before the next checkpoint. A stamp and a squash and we were on our way.
The weather was holding and the wind wasn't too bad, so much for the forecast! On we roll to the next checkpoint, stamp, roll onwards towards Blackgang.
The hill is a bit of a psycological challenge, knowing it is the biggest climb on the route builds the anticipation, knowing it's going to hurt, but I'll be damned if I'm walking! After a few junctions where you always follow the signs to Blackgang, the road opens up and you can see most of the climb. The top is a fair way off but it turns out to be much easier than anticipated, we had become strung out along the hill so a short stop at the top to regroup and we're away.
As I'm descending the otherside I get to a roundabout to see Pifko on the floor, so stopped to help him patch up his face whilst most of the others continue on down. *m.f decides to stay for a while to slow the riders before the junction, so we leave him behind and ride on into the rain.
The flat section after blackgang is really, really nice when the weather is good. Today the weather is a howling headwind and driving rain that stings the face. Pifko, Moth and I slog on through some abysmal weather until we reach the climbs just before Freshwater. Screw Blackgang, that thing's a speed bump compared to this one! Climbing up an exposed hill, with the wind and the rain in your face wasn't easy, but we all made it up without anyone walking. Roll down into Freshwater and onto the causeway, a path along the estuary, nice and flat but very muddy.
We got to the Yarmouth checkpoint and had some expensive cake and rolls, regrouped with Joe Smith and kattiep, and *m.f caught up with us. Refuelled and regrouped we continued onwards to Cowes.
The rain had almost stopped but the wind was still going strong! The ride to cowes was pretty uneventful, rolling countryside and some good views of the mainland. Then we roll along the promenade into Cowes. Except the wind is screaming in our faces. I just remember pushing hard to keep going and glancing at the speedo. 16mph. Fuck me, I'm absolutely slogging here and we're only going 16? Some short, sharp climbs that saw even *m.f out of the saddle (!) and then we're at the chain ferry.
Everyone seemed to be there at the same time, most of the campers had managed to regroup and a pub stop was called for.
A pint later and we're on our way. The rain had stopped and there is only about 5 miles to go. I decided to push it a little, partly to be the first in line for the showers, and partly to test the legs. Middleofnowhere answered the pace I set and we stormed through the final few miles, down the last hill, get some momentum for the last climb, lose it all when a bus stops right at the bottom, and then sprint up the hill to the turning and roll along onto the camp site.
We'd made it. I was one of the lucky few who managed to get a shower before the crazy camp site lady sent everyone away for half an hour to do the cleaning.
After a shower and some dry clothes we headed for the pub and mountains of food, rivers of beer, a pub quiz (3rd place!) and plenty of good cheer. Thankyou all for making it a great day despite the awful weather. Good to meet so many of you, and a shame not to have met more!

Roll on next year...

Just got home, absolutely knackered after a cold, wet, windy ride. Good to meet so many forumengers! Lugging all the camping kit on the bike is tiring, I'm off for a nap...

i saw that shoots but i am going to let the two weapons on the end of my body do the talking on those there hills....
Them's be fightin' words!

See you all on the island, I'm off to commandeer* a ship! Arrrr...

http://www.downingstreetfighter.com/

:o

I don't know if I can cycle 100km. Let alone in 30 mile/hr winds. I do like getting out of london though!
Only one way to find out! :D

This sounds like you're actually after heavy rain : )

• Good man / woman / cyclist !
  I was meaning we might get lucky and get the gaps between showers, but cycling in the rain can be good fun too. Either way, this should be good!
  
  

its all about the wool layers for me, unashamedly old school clothes and bike.
Im happy not flogging myself round, do enough racing events to want this to be first and foremost a social, so if, and its a big if we go with Arducius' idea about grouping that would be a real good crew to ride with.
look forward to shooting the breeze with you too shootthebreeze
Even if we don't manage to meet the people coming down for the day, there should be a decent sized group from the campers. Though would be good to get a massive LFGSS group on the go.

Oh and the forecast now says heavy rain showers for Sunday... we could get lucky.

Packed last night, got the mudguards and panniers on the bike. Jesus, that thing is HEAVY!