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:lolol: No I haven't. In a previous life I used to be a tour guide, and did Rhine cruises with commentary about the fairy-tale castles. I don't suppose that helps much.

Can’t be done, I’m afraid. I won’t get a ticket and can’t justify the travel costs - I was teaching when the draw was made, so missed any chance of cheap travel. I’ll be watching in a Brighton pub.

Ah, mate. It’s tough. My mum died with dementia in July, she’d been getting worse and worse for the last five years. She was previously a hugger, but this stopped as she drew into herself more and more. She seemed to have some moments of clarity just before she died, which gave me some...

Big hugs.

Can’t wait to give you a massive bear hug next time I see you. What’s @Tarpon’s involvement in this?

Hey there Zukey! My bikes are on my house insurance. Apparently they’re covered if stolen even if not from home. Not that I would ever leave a valuable bike anywhere when out and about. I have a ‘pub and Amex’ bike for that.

I wish I’d seen this before! 😂 Who’s touching you in Athens?

Oh God…all the best for a speedy recovery. Being fair weather these days, I don’t think my bike will get much use until, I don’t know, March?

Speaking of @Stat Brother, I also haven’t seen @Bold Seagull post anything for a while. Hope they’re both okay? If you read this, fellas, let us know.

M Me too.

Cav won't climb off, even if it get's way too brutal for him. He is absolute in his respect for the race. But yes, I hope he can get a stage win relatively early!

Sounds good, I live near the bottom of Ditchling Road now. I will investigate. I’m talking about all manner of trails, some linked to the South Downs Way (SDW). Favourites include SDW to north Patcham past The Chatree, SDW to The Tighe, the ‘strada bianchi behind Woodingdean, down into...

When I lived in Ovingdean I used it as part of my commute into town every day. It’s not unique though - there are so many beautiful off road routes around our city.

I feel for you Nick. Here’s hoping for a good recovery. I have virtually given up road biking in the UK. I spend a lot of time in the French Pyrenees, and get out on the road extensively there, but it’s just not worth it here. I still cycle a fair bit here though. I have very much embraced the...

Sounds great. No shame in being at the back - it’s all about getting there. Got any pics?

Rayments had a very stable staff for well over a decade, but in the last two years three of their best employees have moved on - couldn’t afford to live in Brighton anymore. I haven’t tried anyone else yet, but I might, based on any recommendations that appear here! Sorry, @Weststander, I am...

I'm looking forward to this year's Criterium in Quillan, the little town in the Pyrenees where I spend several months of each year. Sagan's last road race! https://www.quillan.fr/criterium/

I can see you Stat, you slag.

Thanks for this - I missed it yesterday, so this is some consolation for that. I hope that G can help him to one more stage in the TdF too. These two guys - my favourite British sportsmen ever, I think.

Mate, therapy is not what you need. I've been that way for a few years now. Here I am, doing what MTB riders do.