DiddlyDodds
Random Resident
- Location
- Littleborough
Is it a bit to late to start training for this KOM thing.
Manchester - Llandudno: Saturday May 13
- Thread starter nickyboy
- Start date
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More pies = more watts.
ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
- Location
- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
But the W/kg (pie!) ratio may actually get worse ...
DiddlyDodds
Random Resident
- Location
- Littleborough
Just put the pie shop at the top of the hill
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doughnut
Veteran
Thats me! I'm the reigning champ. I overheard someone saying at last years event, "That doughnut, he's a bit of a KOK isn't he".This and King of the Kebab (KOK)...who is up for it ?
And I'm planning on turning up on Saturday and being a complete KOK again.
Kestevan
Last of the Summer Winos
- Location
- Holmfirth.
Have to admit I'm a bit concerned about the pre-ride drive-train inspection, as I know just how high Nicks standards are.
I know the bike is only a few months old, but I have actually ridden it. Spent a couple of hours yesterday dismantling, cleaning and prepping, but that's still slightly less than pristine.
What do you think @nickyboy should I just order a new drive-train now just to be safe..or are least a new cassette?
I know the bike is only a few months old, but I have actually ridden it. Spent a couple of hours yesterday dismantling, cleaning and prepping, but that's still slightly less than pristine.
What do you think @nickyboy should I just order a new drive-train now just to be safe..or are least a new cassette?
I like Skol
A Minging Manc...
- Location
- Sunny Ashton-under-Lyne
I could perhaps lend you one of mine Kes, that should pass muster at the pre-ride shine off..... 
Leaway2
Lycrist
- Location
- Manchester (Sale)
Perhaps to identify who have passed the inspection, riders foreheads could be stamped with Pre Ride Inspection Certificate stamp.
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nickyboy
Norven Mankey
- Location
- You want hills? We got hills
To get an idea of what I'm expecting, have a look at photos of @ianrauk 's bike. We are talking "Concours D'Elegance"
Dammit, I'm going to literally have to scrape the cowshit off the underside of the downtube then aren't I?
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nickyboy
Norven Mankey
- Location
- You want hills? We got hills
Current forecast is dry for the whole route. Should be pleasant temperatures, about 11 degrees when we leave Manchester, rising to about 14 degrees in the afternoon. Decent sunny intervals
There will be a light cross/headwind until we get out to the coast. Having recced the route, the warm Spring has encouraged the hedges into full leaf so through Cheshire we get good wind protection. Then it will be more of a headwind (sorry folks) for the Prestatyn-Llandudno stretch. However, not as strong as last year, definitely warmer too
I'll be riding in shorts with a cycling top and a t shirt underneath....and no mudguards
