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by Flying Finn
Fri Jan 13, 2012 4:37 am
Forum: General and Road Discussion
Topic: Sunday Clubrun 15th January
Replies: 2
Views: 1711

I remember my ride with you to the northern Wolds, it was great! Sounds really nice again but cannot come. The forecast for sunday (southfinland) is -15´C :roll: and you are still riding... I am jealous!
by Flying Finn
Fri Jan 06, 2012 9:49 am
Forum: General and Road Discussion
Topic: Röret Rund 300
Replies: 0
Views: 1416

Röret Rund 300

Hi guys, I promised to tell you about the little different kind of riding in finnish winter, but I have to dissapoint you!
I get sick 2 days before and I couldn´t take part. I could go there maybe for 100km or so, but that is not the sence. The goal is to ride 300km in a indoor pipe where it is dry ...
by Flying Finn
Fri Dec 30, 2011 5:01 pm
Forum: General and Road Discussion
Topic: Sunday Clubrun, 1st Jan
Replies: 2
Views: 1742

You are unbelievable!!! Riding bicycle on New Year at 9:00 in the morning... No comment... But I wish you a nice ride, I would probably be with you ;)
by Flying Finn
Sat Dec 24, 2011 11:44 pm
Forum: Racing and Training
Topic: Training ride, Christmas Eve
Replies: 9
Views: 5985

Nice to read that somewhere on this planet it is possible to ride a roadbike on christmas eve! Sounds nice.
I wish you all a merry christmas!
...and I miss you and the rides out there...
by Flying Finn
Tue Dec 20, 2011 4:29 am
Forum: General and Road Discussion
Topic: Weekend Round Up, 17/18th
Replies: 9
Views: 4105

Hi guys, I am happy to hear that you had such nice weather on your Tan Hill Tour! I am imagining how it was, with the snow covered dales, wow.
We have arrived at our home in Finland safely and I am allready missing York and Yorkshire!
Riding here is almost impossible, there has been snow but it ...
by Flying Finn
Tue Dec 13, 2011 10:38 pm
Forum: General and Road Discussion
Topic: Weekend Roundup. 10/11th Dec
Replies: 9
Views: 4343

The forecast for last sunday was: some rain early in the day possible, then clearing out!
The reality last sunday was: a dry morning, then coming rain until evening, clearing out after sunset...
Anyway, I have learned here a lot of things! And they have to be expierienced! It would be tooo long to ...
by Flying Finn
Mon Dec 12, 2011 7:38 pm
Forum: General and Road Discussion
Topic: Weekend Roundup. 10/11th Dec
Replies: 9
Views: 4343

I was waiting for the weekend-roundabout, especially from sunday and I am speechless, such a long ride at such conditions... They must be british!
And when I hear that you will do next sunday the Tan Hill Tour, guess what are my legs doing: they are getting nervous and want also. I haven´t been ...
by Flying Finn
Mon Dec 05, 2011 10:34 pm
Forum: General and Road Discussion
Topic: Weekend Round Up
Replies: 2
Views: 1736

You are funny...
I got a flue on wednsday and I was supposed to do the Tan Hill Tour, but because of the conditions (snow on the top, flue) I had to cancel.
BUT, on saturday evening I was looking for a short alternative route IF I feel better in the morning, and on sunday morning there were no ...
by Flying Finn
Fri Dec 02, 2011 4:15 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Bike Trailer (only until 14.12)!!!
Replies: 0
Views: 1847

Bike Trailer (only until 14.12)!!!

Hi,
My time in York is coming to the end and I am moving again back to Finland.
I thought that I can sell my bike trailer if somebody wants/need it.
It is 3 years old and it was in a good use, but it is still working perfectly!
The cover is a little bit dirty, but washable.
The wheels could be ...
by Flying Finn
Tue Nov 29, 2011 5:54 pm
Forum: General and Road Discussion
Topic: Hero points if you were out this afternoon
Replies: 1
Views: 1607

Thank you for the hero points. I went out at 12:30 (15´C!) to Shelby with a very strong headwind and was back at 3pm, just with the beginning of the rain. After i picked up my son from Pre-school and my daughter from school it rained not from above but from the side, such strong wind. The ...
by Flying Finn
Sat Nov 26, 2011 9:45 pm
Forum: For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Sunglasses
Replies: 0
Views: 1894

Sunglasses

My old sunglasses just broke and I need new ones.
Do you have any favourites?
MAX 50 Pounds!
Here are 2 I find interesting:
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/dhb-pro-triple-lens-sunglasses/
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BBB-Impact-Triple-Lens-Cycling-Sunglasses-BSG32-NEW-/120566490070?pt=UK_SportingGoods ...
by Flying Finn
Sat Nov 26, 2011 9:38 pm
Forum: General and Road Discussion
Topic: The next few Sundays....
Replies: 2
Views: 1857

It sounds soooo great, and the weather will be perfect, but I can´t come with you... :? My kids have been sick with a bad cough and I got something from them, feel a little bit weak and will do only a little tour to Kirkham and back, thanks to one of these sinday clubruns where we drove through. It ...
by Flying Finn
Thu Nov 17, 2011 9:54 pm
Forum: General and Road Discussion
Topic: Sunday Clubrun, 20th Nov
Replies: 4
Views: 2385

Sorry ut I cant go out this weekend. We were all today at Malham (Yorkshire Dales), so my wife need the time on sunday.
Next time.
P.S. It was fantastic and I don´t regret that i won´t come with. Perfect day to go and visit the place! I am impressed!
Of course it would be much nicer by bike... but ...
by Flying Finn
Thu Nov 17, 2011 9:48 pm
Forum: General and Road Discussion
Topic: Road regulations
Replies: 11
Views: 4673

Same thing with me, since I have the Clifton CC Team Jacket, I feel much more responsibility, i is like a number plate. In my home village everybody knows me, here I am a nobody, but wearing the Team cloth make me obey the road rules much more than in "civil"! ;)
The problem is everywhere the same ...
by Flying Finn
Sun Nov 13, 2011 10:28 pm
Forum: General and Road Discussion
Topic: Sunday Clubrun, 13th Nov
Replies: 3
Views: 2216

Thank you for the wonderful ride in a wonderful surrounding. The weather was from my point of view better than perfect, not too hot or cold and not too dry, the UV was very low, so perfect for a ride;) I liked the little road between the hills (after about 50-60km ride a little bit before my puncher ...