Road cycling

Herr-Berbunch · 06-12-12, 10:15 AM

The roads here are far from perfect. The best (pothole-free) roads I've ever travelled on have to be Italy's, the worst Kosovo -one pothole towards Pristina had a fridge in it!

Betonov · 06-12-12, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

the worst Kosovo -one pothole towards Pristina had a fridge in it!

Got to love the Balkans

Herr-Berbunch · 06-12-12, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Betonov

Got to love the Balkans

I did. If it wasn't for the shooting, the mines (actually our own cluster-munitions

although I'm sure there were some others), and the standoffishness with the Russians over the airfield (damn you Americans delaying our race!), it would've been even better.

I'm glad I wasn't there in summer though, give me the winter there anytime.

Egan · 06-12-12, 01:06 PM

My dad would love this thread. A few weeks ago he and his friend (both 62) cycled from Land's End (the most southerly point of England) to John o Groats (the most northerly part of Scotland,) - a distance of just about 1000 miles. He's mental for cycling. He's like a kid when the Tour is on TV..

They're thinking about either doing the length of Ireland next year, or the French Atlantic coast to the Med.

Don't know what sort of bike he used - he has several now - but as he himself admits, it's all kit, and which of us isn't mad for kit, whatever our hobby is? It's a guy thing.

Falkirion · 06-12-12, 06:28 PM

Great looking bike Herr B. Although you should see the collection my family has. My little brother (21 years old) races in the local combines down here in Victoria. Alone he's probably spent about $7k AUD on bikes. Imported a BMC from Italy, has a track bike, and has so far built 2 bikes (one time trial, one kit bike from China which he races on)

And our house is pretty much zombie central when July rolls around every year. My dad, brother and I stay up to watch the Tour de France. And the two of them have been watching the lead up events live too. Our home is a bit cycling crazy.

Dan D · 06-12-12, 06:34 PM

Post pictures of your bikes, please.

Falkirion · 06-12-12, 07:31 PM

Okay 3 of my brothers 4 bikes. No shots of his track bike unfortunately.
Brother's China import. Built himself

Brother's Time Trialer, built himself.

And his BMC import.

06-12-12, 10:15 AM	#1
Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	The roads here are far from perfect. The best (pothole-free) roads I've ever travelled on have to be Italy's, the worst Kosovo -one pothole towards Pristina had a fridge in it! __________________

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Dan D Grey Wolf Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: 9th Flotilla Posts: 839 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Post pictures of your bikes, please. __________________

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Egan Admiral Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 2,020 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	My dad would love this thread. A few weeks ago he and his friend (both 62) cycled from Land's End (the most southerly point of England) to John o Groats (the most northerly part of Scotland,) - a distance of just about 1000 miles. He's mental for cycling. He's like a kid when the Tour is on TV.. They're thinking about either doing the length of Ireland next year, or the French Atlantic coast to the Med. Don't know what sort of bike he used - he has several now - but as he himself admits, it's all kit, and which of us isn't mad for kit, whatever our hobby is? It's a guy thing.

06-12-12, 06:28 PM	#5
Falkirion Ace of the Deep Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Melbourne, AUS Posts: 1,043 Downloads: 34 Uploads: 0	Great looking bike Herr B. Although you should see the collection my family has. My little brother (21 years old) races in the local combines down here in Victoria. Alone he's probably spent about $7k AUD on bikes. Imported a BMC from Italy, has a track bike, and has so far built 2 bikes (one time trial, one kit bike from China which he races on) And our house is pretty much zombie central when July rolls around every year. My dad, brother and I stay up to watch the Tour de France. And the two of them have been watching the lead up events live too. Our home is a bit cycling crazy.

06-12-12, 07:31 PM	#7
Falkirion Ace of the Deep Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Melbourne, AUS Posts: 1,043 Downloads: 34 Uploads: 0	Okay 3 of my brothers 4 bikes. No shots of his track bike unfortunately. Brother's China import. Built himself Brother's Time Trialer, built himself. And his BMC import.