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^ Nice one. Any particular highlights?

Just got back. Wired on coffee and full of sausage roll. Was really good, an excellent selection of exhibitors.

Not purchased anything bar food and drink as I've got loads of coffee beans and am skint at the mo, but I definitely know where my next beans are coming from and have a few items to add to my xmas list....

I DASd someone heading North through Dalston on Kingsland Rd / Stokey High Street earlier. They looked confused. I was the guy with the red Belgian cap and specs.

Anyone go yesterday then? How was it? Am gonna be going for a pootle around at lunchtime

armwarmers under windbreaker must be very very warm and wet. any wool long sleeve with a gilet will get you through most of the south uk winter so the ptj will work. A winter base layer over a normal one helps loads too and if you are sensitive to flapping outer layers.

Or do what countless posters in this thread has done and get a pro team jacket instead of the jersey and ride that with a baselayer.

Ha, only read this after my above post! You read my mind.

PTJ + baselayer = constant winner though to be fair.

Its getting cold and damp now, whats are peoples thoughts on the Gabba vs PTJ to keep me relatively warm whilst not flapping about.

I've been riding in a baselayer, jersey, armwarmers with a windbreaker over the top but the flapping has started to get a bit annoying and its starting to get a bit chillier. Thoughts on both of those is that id be ok riding in just that and a baselayer through most of the winter

I rode in winter leggings, heavy overshoes, longsleeve merino BL and the PTJ for over four hours starting early doors this morning and was nearly too hot. But just opening the jacket and letting the wind in cools you remarkably well. There was a brief shower and the PTJ kept it out fine. Not really experience more intense rain in it though (as it's a close enough fit to easily get a proper rain jacket over the top)

I don't have a gabba, but I don't think it's all that warm? I get the impression it wouldn't be as versatile as the PTJ... but I would like a short sleeve one that could be teamed up with waterproof arm warmers for late spring / early summer etc. Heck of a lot of dough for a short sleeve though

I'm off to Hawksmoor's new gaff tonight, Foxlow

http://www.foxlow.co.uk/

Full review please!

I'm thinking of buying a meal out for my sister and her boyfriend for xmas and this is top of the list for venues.

Menu looks pretty great (and not absurdly pricey), I like that it's clearly a beef specialist but offers a bit of variety too

^ Tell me more...?

I'm gonna be on Norwood road, at the southern most point of the park. Have been in Stoke Newington for 4 years, so it feels like quite a big shift, but HH and Stokey seem to have a similar vibe (bar the hipsters)

Does this still happen at the Coach and Horses? I'm likely to be moving to Herne Hill from norf of the river in the new year and so would like to get to know some of you south London types

ok, thanks dan. let's see if they do XS then!

I bought a Planet X / On one merino baselayer - really impressed. Incredible value at £30.

I was going to do some shopping on the P-X website - is the fit of the long sleeves pretty decent? i.e., decent sleeve length, reasonably close fit etc. I'm a skinny long-limbed type.

I was thinking of going to this but never got round to booking a spot... so the free entry offer for forumungers is looking good! £1.75 more to spend during my ultimate Xmas shopping experience.

Aldi: Provider of all the good stuff - cheap cycling kit and quality mince pies (apparently)

http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2013/nov/21/aldi-lidl-mince-pies-taste-test

Immature strava doodling

http://www.strava.com/activities/96437102

Excellent.

Also, boast post much?!

May be interested in the MDF... where would I collect it from?

Just tried making a spinach smoothie (largely out of boredom). I put in fresh spinach, plain yoghurt, milk, a bit of water, and a bit of honey.

Although I love spinach (and all green veg), I was a little underwhelmed. Recipe improvement suggestions please! I reckon a banana may fix the problem.

I have a mate who did the full route and he said similar. It costs naff all and you get all sorts of stuff in the registration.

I've been talked into doing the full route, every time I think about it I feel a bit sick... so, so, so many miles

Did the 160km LBL last year, and it was excellent. The route, fellow riders and organisation were all top-notch.

I think I'm moving to Herne Hill in the new year.

I know the basics about it (velodrome, yummy mummies, guardian reader food market at the weekend, nice park etc), but has anyone got any interesting insights into the area? i.e., good pubs, coffee shops, shops, etc etc?

I have a feckin huge bonce and it fits fine. Fits under my helmet (a large Kask) without any problems too.

It is absolutely boiling though. I took it out that morning (about 3 degrees I think), and after about 20 mins of relatively fast riding I was overheating and had to take it off! Probably one for commuting / posing around town / super cold longer rides.

What's the sizing like? I have an 'above average' head size, although not massive!

OK, thanks guys. Another thing I was interested in as a total alternative (I'm thinking Xmas here), is a brevet jersey . Are they a bit heavier than a standard long sleeve? Or exactly the same build / weight? thanks again

So, is the consensus that the hardshell is a better buy than the softshell? I want something that's as versatile as possible really. How easy is it to regulate your body temp in each one?

The website suggests the softshell is more versatile, but it seems LFGSS experience says otherwise

Got the Norwegian country hat the other day. Gonna test it out tomorrow I think... 3 degrees seems appropriate

Christ. I've been talked into doing both the Liege Bastogne Liege sportive and Etape in 2014.

This makes me officially the youngest MAMIL on the planet. Will get working on my beer gut and find a Mercedes to cruise about in in the meantime.

Hello, i'm new to these parts. I've not bought anything Rapha before and have read numerous opinions for and against, but i'm going to give it a try and see for myself as part of my winter clothing optional.

I can't decide between the Brevet jersey or the Pro team jacket. Does anyone have any thoughts or ideas on the merits of each of these?

Also is anyone able to sort me out with a refer a friend so we both get 10% off?

I will if you want....not sure what you do tho?