Reecie's new bike

[Alex]

I've decided my bike is good enough for the moment. It's a lightweight frame, made by Specialised. Brakes and decent so is the gearing. Just put some hybrid tyres on it too. Running like a dream at the moment. Might get new front forks for it, as it doesn't have them at the moment. But other than that I'm happy.

[Reece]

Bump.

Just thought I'd post this is case anyone else is thinking of getting a bike rack soon...

I was about to order the Saris Bones 3 from Evans yesterday, the price of which ranged from £135 - £150 depending on the colour (unless you get pink which was £121 but **** THAT), when I thought I'd have a quick check for it on Amazon. Well strike me down with a feather and call be Hilary, it was £101!

So there you go. Always check Amazon.

[Daniel 7]

So you bought the Bones?

The Sentinel is only £65...

Pink would have looked nice on your Punto!

[Reece]

I didn't want the Sentinel though

The Bones looks better (aesthetically and quality wise), and it can take three bikes.

[knockers]

How much have you used your bike Reece? I'm thinking of getting rid of my car come spring and getting a bike for the commute instead. Car ownership is getting more and more expensive and I'm not really a car person anyway (although I've had a car since I was 18 so probably am really)

[Reece]

A fair amount. Only at weekends so far, and I've been ill quite a lot over the last couple of months so I've had to skip a couple of weekends. But I'm really enjoying it when I do.

Not ready to give the car up though, or cycle to work

[Reece]

First ride since last year this morning

Lovely sunny morning, but it was frosty and my word - I thought my right hand was going to fall off it got so cold. It was agony when I got back home and it started warming up. I need thicker gloves.

[Neil Young]

[little dave hedgehog]

my word.

[Buzzo]

Sad news. Looked a prospect too. We've had some bad luck at centre over the last few years with Thom Evans and now Ansbro being forced to retire.

Scotland's Joe Ansbro forced to retire from rugby

Scotland centre Joe Ansbro has been forced to retire from rugby following the neck break he suffered last summer.
The 27-year-old London Irish star sustained the injury while playing in a pre-season match in August.
Despite extensive rehabilitation, he has been advised on medical grounds to retire with immediate effect.
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Ansbro determined to play again
"Playing this great game at the highest level is a privilege and I will always look back on my career with fond memories," said Ansbro.
"I've been fortunate enough to play top-level rugby for both Northampton Saints and London Irish.
"To gain international recognition with Scotland has been an immense honour; victories over South Africa and Australia stand out.
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Sad to hear about Joe Ansbro's retirement. An excellent Test player - 100% committed, an intelligent defender and very quick. Top bloke too.
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Gregor Townsend
Glasgow Warriors head coach
Ansbro, who made 14 appearances during his time with London Irish and scored three tries, added: "Thank you to all the players, coaches, staff and supporters of London Irish. I wish the club success in the future and look forward to watching the boys get off to a good start when September arrives.
"Thank you to everyone at Northampton Saints, the RPA and the wider rugby community for the support I received before and after my injury.
"Thank you also to all the supporters, players, coaches and staff at the SRU for making the responsibility of representing Scotland such an enjoyable experience.
"I'd especially like to thank [London Irish Head Physiotherapist] James Peckitt and [Scotland team doctor] James Robson for helping me through a difficult rehabilitation process. Finally, thank you to my family, friends and agent for their continuing support and positive influence."
Ansbro scored three tries in his 11 Scotland appearances.
Glasgow Warriors head coach Gregor Townsend, who worked with Ansbro while attack coach with the national side, tweeted: "Sad to hear about Joe Ansbro's retirement. An excellent Test player - 100% committed, an intelligent defender and very quick. Top bloke too."
London Irish director of rugby Brian Smith said Ansbro's retirement was "incredibly sad news" for the player and club.
"He has remained extremely committed to the club during his injury, and his presence around the squad has been a huge lift for all the players," Smith said.
"He is a very intelligent and articulate young man, and I have no doubt that he will be as committed to his next career as he has been to rugby.
"Everyone at the club wishes Joe all the best for the future."

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/rugby-union/22537531

[Reece]

Erm

[Neil Young]

Oh, Buttso.

[Neil Young]

Erm

Perhaps you ran him over.

[little dave hedgehog]

[Buzzo]

Heh

Sorry Reece. Hope its all going well with the new bike.

Looks like I may 'have' posted the Joe Ansbro news in the wrong thread