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You're a few years behind the curve here. It's been discussed, documented, evidence submitted, names named etc for quite a while now. Get yourself comfy and start reading. http://www.exaronews.com/

Got grounded tonight. Mrs said it was too icy & it's not worth an argument over.

Villa is 20 odd miles from my front door but there is no way on God's green earth that I'm paying those prices for a game live on TV.

One of my best mates is a Villa ST holder and the worst tipster in recorded human history and he's sure Villa are going to get spanked. Therefore, Villa will win 1-0.

I had the 1st Sunday off in ages. Legs needed a rest and I wanted a lie in! I'll try and get out for a steady 40km Mon, Tues & Weds night and we will do a decent ride on the Sunday.

http://www.exaronews.com/ Little by little until we have enough to hang these cuunts.

We have an opportunity of some cheap flights into Tokyo for 10 days in mid-April but we are struggling with accommodation. We are relaxed about where to stay and where to go within the country but any advice regarding accommodation would be most welcome.

Thanks for that. Our club card points are converted to Airmiles but I shall check to see if we can use any for Tunnel tickets.

I wouldn't argue with that synopsis.

We won't be far from Pau. I intend to avoid Paris by taking the A10/A20 route but with a 4hr drive to the coast from home I only really want to drive for another 3-4 hrs once in France. That said, if we cross via Newhaven those timings may change. I will also look at the possibility of getting an early tunnel crossing and then just doing the drive in one go since my wife and I are both comfortable driving on the continent. It's the kids I'm more concerned about.

Overnight ferries are cost prohibitive as we'd need two cabins. We will avoid Paris by going via the Rouen route. We've driven down towards La Rochelle before but we really want to split the journey.

Living in "The North" UKIP doesn't seem to have the same widespread support as it does in the shires but no doubt they will take some Labour votes but Labour can afford to lose some votes in the north, more than the tories can in the south. Wouldn't be shocked to see the SNP & UKIP holding the balance of power.

They don't need to fight back, they just need to allow UKIP to bleed tory votes. It's Labour's to lose, even with the fuuckwit in charge.

Hadn't thought of the Newhaven - Dieppe route. Summer timetable and prices aren't out for that route yet though. I would imagine as it's DFDS that it's a decent price.

We are heading down to the Midi-Pyrenees next summer by car via the Channel Tunnel, which is a very long drive. Has anyone done the drive before and if so can anyone recommend where to stay overnight on the way down and the way back, Ideally around 2-3hrs from Calais for a family of 5?

It pre-dates medieval times.

Yep. They will never be a top flight club again in my lifetime and I doubt they will even make the Championship.

"Just dreams and ambition needed" was my particular favourite.

Had 2 weeks off the bike and it took me 2 40km rides to get it back; after that I was back to where I was before.

I refer the honourable gentleman to Rule #5.

FFS it's a feel good Xmas advert, nowt more. Some of you fucckwits need to get a grip.

Flat 110km yesterday as a threesome. One was a bit weak so he only did 10km of the 110km on the front with my usual partner and I doing 50km each. We even stopped for coffee and cake which is almost unheard of on such a short ride. Two 40km night rides planned for the week and then either a straightforward 100km base ride on Sunday or a spin out for a rapid 100km with the local road club.

I love the Infinito CV but I've already a C2C geometry Bianchi so want something faster hence the Oltre XR1 or Merckx San Remo 76. Full carbon Athena with Fulcrum Zero wheels for £3k is very tempting! As for feeling poorly and not riding I shall refer the honourable gentleman to Rule #5.

I know which bit you mean. You need to learn to climb sat down with your arrse back on the saddle. You'll save energy and is actually easier this time of year as it's far too easy to spin the back wheel and then you're fuucked. Did it last week in a very sharp climb over here and had to unclip to stop myself falling off.

My LBS have offered me an awesome deal on the Merckx!