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Pm me your what's app or email, a lot less hassle that way Cheers Jon

Brand new unused vrs pedal covers (octavia and furby mk1) . Copies but excellent quality, can't tell the difference between these and gen ones. Clutch and brake pedal cover unopened, throttle cover opened but not used. £15 posted ovno

Keep your shirt on, I thought I was adding to what you said rather than blatantly correcting or saying the opposite, I did say its not just about sweating, rather than it was irrelevant. You picked up on oneminor suggestion in a whole list and ran with it, but that's fine. Sorry if I caused you any offense, bear in mind it was largely written for the OPs benefit, I also suggested that out of that list he can find what works for him. You also assume that because you're riding in winter you wont be sweating? Not strictly true is it, especially with extra layers on. Fwiw I've experienced cramp on longer rides done at a steady pace, hence not sweating much.

On the contrary, you'll burn just as much minerals, maybe even more in winter when its cold. Its not just about sweating, its about topping up what you use and sweating is not a gauge, nor is thirst. Thirst is a result of dehydration, not a symptom, so if you're thirsty, dehydration has already started, hence why we should regularly and have at least 500ml per hour, to prevent dehydration. Same goes for intake of nutrients, keep topped up before its too late. Plus when its cold men generally urinate more, which means you're not retaining as much fluid or minerals. If the hunger or thirst kicks in and you still have an hour to ride then that's bad news, whatever time of year. Id never advise people to limit what they take. Better to bring some stuff home than do yourself in. I don't change what I use summer to winter, and I don't know many drinks that don't have electrolytes loaded up.

Good stuff mate. Your legs will get used to it, rest periods are important as that's when the strength is built up. Eat a protein heavy meal after your ride and/or some protein recovery drink. I tend to drink a full bottle of sports drink before my ride, and will have a gel as I set off. I'll carry plain water on the ride,if riding for over an hour and a half will maybe have another gel. If you eat something 45 mins to an hour in that will help keep the sicky feeling away. Peoples needs vary but there's a ball park. I can recommend carrying: Jelly babies Cadburys brunch bar Maybe a jam sandwich on longer rides 1 litre of water per hour Couple of gels (these will also help a little with weary legs) Raisins or Banana(raisins actually have more potassium weight for weight than bananas and easier to carry. Potassium is good for keeping cramp away) Crisps (salt is also good, but you'll get that from gels and drinks as well) Find what works for you, there's some suggestions, oh and caffeine is becoming pretty popular too...

Nah vpower rules in those engines, some prefer momentum but not many. The car wants at least 97ron, 99ron is a massive bonus and a requirement for stage 1 remap really.

I don't think so, as hinted at above just use vpower or similar. Put it towards a remap if you've not got one or some handling improvements...

Mmmeehhh, maybe I'm lazy, cant be bothered with that and I ride in a range of conditions. If I had a sram chain Id consider it but I'm on shimano atm...and citrus degreaser is biodegradable if you're into that tree hugging sort of thing. I do find good chain cleaners pretty effective to be honest, never felt the need for much more. I use wet or dry lube as well, GT85 displaces the water, but is a pretty good all conditions lube in itself.

Do you mean terraclean or hydrogen treatment? The hydrogen treatment is more for diesels as it clears soot out of the intake system I believe. Terraclean is a nanotechnology clean for the fueling system, which also cleans the cat. I had a terraclean on my vrs, didn't notice much difference, v slightly better throttle response and mpg but nothing major.

Easily overlooked, had to chuckle though, sorry.

Unfortunately snobbery and elitism has always been there with mtb, people look at your bike before you to see if you're worth talking to. Since good finance deals have been available on bikes giving greater access to top end kit, I'm afraid its got worse. But like you say we all just want to have fun on bikes, and it would be a lot more fun if people followed some simple rules. I may sound like I'm being too negative, worth pointing out that the ignorant ones are the minority,but when you come across a few on one ride makes you wonder what's going on. It definitely seems worse on mtb only trails at trail centres though, which is odd. If anything at trail centres we should be more respectful of each other, not less.

How often do you do that to your chain? Sounds like a twice a year job to me lol. Chain cleaners are fine if you do it after every off road ride, keeps on top of it. Never had a problem with chain longevity. Good cleaning regime but sounds like too much hassle to do regularly.

Something I picked from riding downhill and doing some xc races is to call 'rider' to warn people, and when approaching say 'passing on your right/left' so people aren't jumping out of their skin and know which side you intend to go. Its become a kind of standard language.

Knowing Apple if you bought a new McLaren you'd have to buy the key separately

Going eco in f1 is a fairly large hypocrisy when you think of the logistics required to run a season and cart stuff all over the world and burn through sets of tyres. Floodlit night races really help. I do however like the developments in hybrid technology from an innovation point if view, ultimately road cars will benefit. The way they dress it up as the sport going eco friendly is almost hilarious. I do miss V eras and the fact that cars were pushed to their limits allowing drivers to race to the flag, and basically fall to bits as they cross the line. But cars these days reflect broader changes, I do wish they could come up with a tyre compound and fuel management regime that means the drivers aren't just managing perishables. Yes it opens different skills and thought processes, but Id rather see them racing flat out.

114.9 here, 109 for supermarket ****. Had noticed them steadily rising for last couple of months.

Totally agree, Lewis's brake issues and team's conservative strategy didn't help much either. I'll start calling Rosberg's efforts champion drives when his racecraft has improved consistently over a season such that he has actually become champion. Reminds me a little of Vettel, great race leader, poor racecraft, won afew championships with red bull? Who wouldn't at that time, he was rarely under much pressure, was almost like big deal when he won most of his races. Of course they still have to string the whole weekend together, but they should all be able to do that more often than not. Maybe I'm being unfair...anyway, I think the rest of the season is going to be interesting,just hope its not decided by bad luck. Or at least the luck balances out somehow.

I can see why the family is keeping it private and its the right thing to do. I suppose the truth of what's happening (or not more to the point) is way more upsetting than just holding on to hope for him. Part of me wants to know more about what's going on, but another would rather not know and remember him for the figure he was. Of course there was questionable sportsmanship, but as somebody who was clearly head and shoulders above the competition both as an individual and someone who could pull a team round him for his own benefit, totally driven and fiercely determined and competitive, he is a great inspiration to me, and has been from the start of his career. As said with the extent of his brain injury the Michael we knew is gone,but what another inspirational story it would be if he can get anywhere near. We all know he's a fighter...but I'm just bracing myself for an even sadder day to come. Whatever happens his inspiration will live on, and will be eternally mentioned as one of the greatest drivers that ever lived, and rightly so.

Very nice

That's as may be, nothing is stopping you watching it. Thought there was a thread for btcc?

Not sure what the value is in comparing f1 to btcc. Both are motorsport yes but different race formats, 3 races in 1 day compared to 1, different points system and the whole machine is different. Its a bit like comparing the snooker world championship at the Crucible to the regional pool championships at your local pub. Maybe f1 needs serious revision but it is what it is for now and in terms of format and politics is unlikely to change much.

Was a pretty dull race. Don't think there's any need to close the thread, as said it reflects when people watch (I just watched on plus 1), and if there's any news worth commenting on. That race may have been dull but the season overall just got more interesting again.

Nice work mate, I can recommend getting some citrus degreaser and a chain cleaner too. GT85 is good because its cheapish, flushes out water after a wash and is a pretty good all round lube Make sure you cover discs and calipers before spraying though, I use a plastic bag.

1. Performance, but I don't separate 0-60, bhp, torque I then consider that in relation to 2. Practicality/body style and what type of car I need/want at the time. Does that make sense? Essentially I try and blend function with performance. If I want an estate, I'll try and find what gives bang for the buck, same as a hatch or whatever.