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RockShox @ Roubaix

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Specialized Superwide Tape

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Spotted here

· New 10mm wider version of the Roubaix Tape (30mm–40mm) improves finish of the tape and smooths out the grip area.

· Easier to wrap and no need for the small strip that covers the brake/shifter, so lighter.

· No more drifting of the tape in the bends due to stretching of the tape or high temperatures.

· Available in the shops from June/July 2011.

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CiCLE Classic

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Tesco Rutland-Melton CiCLE Classic 2011 from Andy Waterman on Vimeo.

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Comfort? Pah!

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Pip Gilbert Reigns Supreme

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Hell!

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There's not much to say about this years installant of HOTN, our ride was blighted by 5 punctures (myself taking the lions share of the gang with 4 on the front wheel) and not to mention Rowland's rear derailleur hanger shearing off and snapping just as he descended into the forest section!

The ride was yet again treated to sublime perfect weather conditions, with the sun out and temperatures hovering around 21 degrees for the most part of the day.

The Rowland brothers hit the school track

This year there was a new sector taking in a deserted school yard, bringing back memories as the three of us queued for the water fountain. The ride was great, with 250 riders hammering down all manner of dirt tracks and gravel encrusted bridleways. A bottle of beligian brew and box of frites awaited every rider as we reached the pub in Barnet. For us three merry cyclists, this came a little sooner than anticipated after the derailleur hanger blow out. Cue some ingenious bike modifications and a broken chain and Si was able to TT with us straight to the pub after around mile 35 of the route. Although he had a 'banana chain' spirits were high, until my 4th puncture on the way home, due to my rim tape glue melting and the whole tape shifting to expose several holes! Minus points here for schwalbe tape!

Oh dear!

testing mechanicals in the sun

SS ghetto-style

All in all was a fab day in the sun and we chalked up 113k by the time we landed at home, albeit a little frazzled. And what about the race? a cracking result for the journey man Van Summeren, and in particular a bit of a fairytale ending, hammering out 5km on a flat tyre to propose to his girlfriend at the finish. Now thats what I want to see in my racing! fabulous stuff....

Gavin over at the wicked Spinwell blog was shooting the HOTN for rapha, so expect some wicked snaps appearing on their blog soon!

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Bianchista's HOTN tips

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For all those 250 of you to grab a place on rapha's 'Hell of the North' paris-roubaix tribute ride, a 100km rollercoaster of mudded paths, gravel encrusted bridleways and er.... actual fields, I thought I would share some tips that might help after my experience last year on this super fun ride. Whilst its not quite as awesome as tips from Michael Barry its a few pointers that may help...

1) Carry a tube, mini pump patches and CO2!

Its essential you are prepared for a non-stressed flat fix. Ensure that between your group you have enough supplies for a couple of punctures, our group escaped with only one last year, but be prepared for the unknown surfaces.

2) A generous slather of suncream goes a long way.

Last year temps were around 20 degrees, and we came home with gnarly sunburn on our arms. Dont underestimate the power of the suns rays just because its springtime.

3) Wear suitable shoes/cleats.

This year il be wearing my commuter sidi mtb spd's - as last year I had my ride ruined by the fact id worn speedplays and mud had clogged my cleats meaning I couldn't engage the pedal, resulting in my sitting almost in tears trying to dig mud out with a twig, only for it to clog up further down the road. Even though the roads and tracks should be dry, there are some mudded sections completely covered by trees, so they will remain damp whatever the conditions.

4) Ride safe, ride smart!

Its not a race with prizes, so don't ride with undue care causing danger to those fellow riders around you. Also the drag out there takes a fairly main road through and out Barnet. Here you will be sharing roads with weekend traffic. Ride courteously and safely - this isn't part of the ride to show off your 'awesome' overtaking skills and bike based road-rage. Save that for the grave!

5) If you see anyone struggling, offer some words of encouragement or offer a hand in a mechanical situation.

6) Look out for the pink arrows on the road, otherwise be prepared for some hard iphone map reading lessons!

Hell of the North II. Recce. from RAPHA on Vimeo.

START | Pond Square, Highgate N6, 9am GMT

END | Black Horse Pub, Wood St EN5, 1pm GMT onwards

Sectors:

20 – Rectory Farm (sharp right turn at farmhouse)

19 – Crews Hill (Attention! Sharp turn + potholes abound)

~ Bread and Cheese Lane ~

18 – Paradise Wildlife Park

17 – Highfield Wodd

16 – Ermine St.

15 – Balls Wood

14 – Balls Park

13 – Morgan’s Walk

12 – Clements Farm

11 – Edwards Green

10 – Old Claypits Farm

09 – Ponsbourne Park

08 – Hertfordshire Way

07 – Warrenwood Park (Attention!)

06 – Potwells

05 – Mymshall/Redwell Wood (Tough)

04 – South Mimms/M25/Dancers Hill

FOOTBRIDGE

03 – Crossoaks Farm

02 – High Canons

01 – Holmshill (Attention!)

FOOTBRIDGE

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RVV Femme 2011

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Amazing!

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Museeuws Gift

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OK so I assume everyone saw the 'A Throw Of The Dice' short by Nick Livesy over at Rapha? Well, the burning question for today is.... Just who did Johan Museeuw give the rosary to? Who do you think was the lucky recipient? I have no idea at all but i'd take a punt that Tommeke Boonen was the lucky recipient. A 'Cycling Mystery!'