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Old 23-11.-2004, 12:02 PM   #121
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Belated Happy Birthday wishes ; Fred C.
Another year down, mate but there you go.
Did u drown a few sherbits - as DD would say ?

Could be worse - think of Pantani & Co.

Thank you Lim for your felicitations on this auspicious occasion of reaching senility. I always think of the riders who never made it thus far. Some time ago we discussed consequences of a life on a bike, and came to the same conclusion as to the probable outcome, albeit in different manifestations. So to quote Dylan Thomas from the preacher in Under Milkwood. "Whether we last the night or no, is always a matter of touch and go".
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Old 23-11.-2004, 10:09 PM   #122
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Alan - yep and I gave him the link that you provided.
He's mulling the size of frame over (he uses a 58cm frame normally).
I think he's worried about it being a 57cm frame (1cm can make the difference).
As soon as I hear anything - I'll let you know.


If you're having a difficulty getting rid of it - I know of a shop that will do a trade-in here in Limerick.

would that be the shop you were telling me about on the dock rd? do you think he would do me a good deal?
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Old 24-11.-2004, 01:47 AM   #123
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would that be the shop you were telling me about on the dock rd? do you think he would do me a good deal?


Dock Road doesn't do trade-ins.

Siopa Rothar in John Street (opposite Barringstons Hospital ) does though.
If you are thinking about trading it in - he'll give you a good deal.

I hope to hear from my buddy toward the end of this week - he's travelling down from Dublin and I'll get a definitve answer.
Are you round the weekend, in case he wants to have a look ?
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Old 24-11.-2004, 01:51 AM   #124
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Thank you Lim for your felicitations on this auspicious occasion of reaching senility. I always think of the riders who never made it thus far. Some time ago we discussed consequences of a life on a bike, and came to the same conclusion as to the probable outcome, albeit in different manifestations. So to quote Dylan Thomas from the preacher in Under Milkwood. "Whether we last the night or no, is always a matter of touch and go".


funny that you mention this - I know of two people who have died while out cycling - both in the early forties and both from anurisms.
Both were fit people and both of them lead a healthy lifestyle.
Don't mean to be morbid but it does seem to be an occupational hazard with cycling.

Look at Gerrie Knetteman - dropped dead on a training spin last week, 53.
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Old 24-11.-2004, 03:18 AM   #125
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[QUOTE=limerickman]Dock Road doesn't do trade-ins.

Siopa Rothar in John Street (opposite Barringstons Hospital ) does though.
If you are thinking about trading it in - he'll give you a good deal.

I hope to hear from my buddy toward the end of this week - he's travelling down from Dublin and I'll get a definitve answer.
Are you round the weekend, in case he wants to have a look ?[/QUOTE
thats actually where i got the bike in the first place.
i only have access to e-mail through work at the moment, but if you want i'll pm you my mobile no. if you need to contact me?
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Old 24-11.-2004, 04:42 AM   #126
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[QUOTE=limerickman]Dock Road doesn't do trade-ins.

Siopa Rothar in John Street (opposite Barringstons Hospital ) does though.
If you are thinking about trading it in - he'll give you a good deal.

I hope to hear from my buddy toward the end of this week - he's travelling down from Dublin and I'll get a definitve answer.
Are you round the weekend, in case he wants to have a look ?[/QUOTE
thats actually where i got the bike in the first place.
i only have access to e-mail through work at the moment, but if you want i'll pm you my mobile no. if you need to contact me?


Yep - if you want to PM your mobile number to me and if my pal is interested,
I'll give you a call at the weekend.

Siopa Rothar will do you a trade in.
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Old 24-11.-2004, 06:49 AM   #127
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It's good to see the old crew returning to have some good conversation about cycling.
Kinda miss the knowledge of people on the old ES site.

Have renewed my subscription to Cycle Sport, I had started to buy ProCycling but it seems to be very LA-centric.
I cannot recall a month recently when it didn't feature LA.

CS is more rounded - enjoyed the articles they did about the different cycling nations.
Holland article was very good : seeing Rooks, Zootemelk & Co.

See, I got the impression that Cyclesport was US centered - the "version" that I was receiving was "CycleSport America" - I started getting Procycling and damned if the one of the first few issues I receive isn't "Lances Chances." Who the F%%#$ cares? It's very early and chances are that he doesn't even ride the tour. Tell me about Cross or something about off season training methods, not more regurgitated crap.

Now, I am off my soap box. Carry on citizens, nothing to see here.
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Old 24-11.-2004, 06:51 AM   #128
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I would like to thank you all for the birthday e-cards I received from the undertaker who takes care of day to day conditions. In the main I was overwhelmed by the generosity of spirit considering that I am half witted. The most amazing one was from my dedicated enemy Basta Ya, who despite the vehemence previously shown has condescended to admit LOL at previous submissions. So arseholes to you, get back on track. At least you had the decency to shake hands.

Sorry buddy, I missed out on that! Happy Birthday! I hope it was ejoyable.
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Old 24-11.-2004, 06:53 AM   #129
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Hi FredC

Yes we need to pull in the others

I'm divining through all my e-mails to get addresses

and in the old board archives too

MCM

MCM, Who are we missing?
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Old 24-11.-2004, 07:27 AM   #130
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Old 24-11.-2004, 08:57 AM   #131
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Happy Birthday!

Thank you Phil. Now , how did manage this weekend with lower gearing. Actually what we recommended is within the scope that you will have to ride as a schoolie, and a junior rider.
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Old 24-11.-2004, 09:04 AM   #132
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See, I got the impression that Cyclesport was US centered - the "version" that I was receiving was "CycleSport America" - I started getting Procycling and damned if the one of the first few issues I receive isn't "Lances Chances." Who the F%%#$ cares? It's very early and chances are that he doesn't even ride the tour. Tell me about Cross or something about off season training methods, not more regurgitated crap.

Now, I am off my soap box. Carry on citizens, nothing to see here.

Cheeky sod you are. Now tell us what is your winter training programme is, if any. We have the remedies to make you a better rider. Right, what races are you thinking of riding next season?
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Old 24-11.-2004, 11:30 AM   #133
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Looks like Uncle Fred is starting a boot camp for you two !
Get pedalling.
Or else he might make youse endure a BRF session - brings tears to many a mans eyes.
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It didnt really feel any different with lower gears.
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Old 24-11.-2004, 11:44 PM   #135
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Fiddling around on the BBC news web-site this morning, I was amazed to find this link.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/oth...ing/default.stm

Have a look - much better than you'd expect from a broadcasting organisation which usually regards us lot as freaks.

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