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nocturnal · 07-20-2018, 02:24 PM

Another cool pic Matt, are you watching the Tour De France? It has been epic, the sprints, the mountain stages and the Roubaix stage seen me glued to the TV like never before!

**mattb123** · 07-20-2018, 02:52 PM

Originally posted by nocturnal

Another cool pic Matt, are you watching the Tour De France? It has been epic, the sprints, the mountain stages and the Roubaix stage seen me glued to the TV like never before!

Thanks!
No I'm not. I used to be a fan but they lost me over the years. Is it on regular broadcast TV? I might check out a little of there was some coverage I could pull over the air.

---------- Post added 07-20-18 at 03:57 PM ----------

Originally posted by nocturnal

Your friend is a savage! 😁 Of course I understand he needs to do these things to feel somewhat 'normal' and a good self kicking is the only way I can ever feel relaxed and happy. Give him my respect!

By the way, Jefe is coming back from wrist surgery and doing his first bike packing race in a couple of years soon. The Colorado Trail Race starts in a week or so and Jefe as well as another friend, Liz will be racing. Trail time is somewhere around 5-6 days for the fastest folks.
I may try to intercept and get some photos again if the timing works out when they come through this area.

nocturnal · 08-03-2018, 06:57 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by mattb123

Thanks!
No I'm not. I used to be a fan but they lost me over the years. Is it on regular broadcast TV? I might check out a little of there was some coverage I could pull over the air.

---------- Post added 07-20-18 at 03:57 PM ----------

By the way, Jefe is coming back from wrist surgery and doing his first bike packing race in a couple of years soon. The Colorado Trail Race starts in a week or so and Jefe as well as another friend, Liz will be racing. Trail time is somewhere around 5-6 days for the fastest folks.
I may try to intercept and get some photos again if the timing works out when they come through this area.

Hi Matt, the TDF was on freeview TV in the UK/Ireland as are other grand tours. Only the one-day classics are not on freeview.

Good luck to your mate doing those savage endurance races but they love it anyway

Looking forward to seeing your photos here, thanks.

Here is my MTB which still looks as good as new because I barely use it, I just love the road bike way too much...

**mattb123** · 08-04-2018, 03:13 PM

Originally posted by nocturnal

Hi Matt, the TDF was on freeview TV in the UK/Ireland as are other grand tours. Only the one-day classics are not on freeview.

Good luck to your mate doing those savage endurance races but they love it anyway

Looking forward to seeing your photos here, thanks.

Here is my MTB which still looks as good as new because I barely use it, I just love the road bike way too much...

I don't think my mountain bike has looked that clean since the day I got it!

Jefe just got second on the CTR and I think Liz is going to be first woman later today. She is at mile 499 right now!

nocturnal · 08-05-2018, 01:43 PM

I may use it more someday if I move to remote parts, at least I'll not have to buy one. Well done Jefe! 😀

aaacb · 08-10-2018, 07:04 PM

**noelcmn** · 08-10-2018, 11:49 PM

@ Rest for a while

**Geodude** · 08-12-2018, 09:48 AM

What I've been riding for the past 29 years vs what I used to ride (Hetchins "Magnum Opus").

nocturnal · 08-13-2018, 12:47 PM

Love the retro Hetchins, and I always loved the Reynolds tubing stickers. I started on cheap 501 tubing and always envied 531 special, and 753. First senior year racing I got a 653 frame and did quite well on it, even won a criterium with it.

**noelcmn** · 08-13-2018, 01:36 PM

**Geodude** · 08-14-2018, 09:44 AM

Originally posted by nocturnal

Love the retro Hetchins, and I always loved the Reynolds tubing stickers. I started on cheap 501 tubing and always envied 531 special, and 753. First senior year racing I got a 653 frame and did quite well on it, even won a criterium with it.

Never tried the 753/653 tubing. Everyone wants carbon fiber, today. Not even sure what Reynolds is producing now...?

**mattb123** · 08-14-2018, 09:56 AM

An update on the CTR:
Jefe did get second and poor Liz had a mechanical in the last few miles. Her hub blew up to the point of the rear wheel no longer being able to spin so she tried to carry her bike the last 13 Miles and wound up quitting. Poor girl!
I bet she will be back with a vengeance!

aaacb · 08-15-2018, 05:08 PM - **1 Like**

aaacb · 08-18-2018, 01:21 PM

dngr · 08-18-2018, 03:29 PM

Here's my new baby. Chromag Primer frame from Whistler, finished building it yesterday morning and had the first ride later that evening

08-03-2018, 06:57 PM - 1 Like	#1683
nocturnal Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 505	Originally posted by mattb123 Thanks! No I'm not. I used to be a fan but they lost me over the years. Is it on regular broadcast TV? I might check out a little of there was some coverage I could pull over the air. ---------- Post added 07-20-18 at 03:57 PM ---------- By the way, Jefe is coming back from wrist surgery and doing his first bike packing race in a couple of years soon. The Colorado Trail Race starts in a week or so and Jefe as well as another friend, Liz will be racing. Trail time is somewhere around 5-6 days for the fastest folks. I may try to intercept and get some photos again if the timing works out when they come through this area. Hi Matt, the TDF was on freeview TV in the UK/Ireland as are other grand tours. Only the one-day classics are not on freeview. Good luck to your mate doing those savage endurance races but they love it anyway Looking forward to seeing your photos here, thanks. Here is my MTB which still looks as good as new because I barely use it, I just love the road bike way too much... Last edited by nocturnal; 08-03-2018 at 07:05 PM. Reason: Add Photo

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nocturnal Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 505	Another cool pic Matt, are you watching the Tour De France? It has been epic, the sprints, the mountain stages and the Roubaix stage seen me glued to the TV like never before!

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mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	Originally posted by nocturnal Another cool pic Matt, are you watching the Tour De France? It has been epic, the sprints, the mountain stages and the Roubaix stage seen me glued to the TV like never before! Thanks! No I'm not. I used to be a fan but they lost me over the years. Is it on regular broadcast TV? I might check out a little of there was some coverage I could pull over the air. ---------- Post added 07-20-18 at 03:57 PM ---------- Originally posted by nocturnal Your friend is a savage! 😁 Of course I understand he needs to do these things to feel somewhat 'normal' and a good self kicking is the only way I can ever feel relaxed and happy. Give him my respect! By the way, Jefe is coming back from wrist surgery and doing his first bike packing race in a couple of years soon. The Colorado Trail Race starts in a week or so and Jefe as well as another friend, Liz will be racing. Trail time is somewhere around 5-6 days for the fastest folks. I may try to intercept and get some photos again if the timing works out when they come through this area.

08-04-2018, 03:13 PM	#1684
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	Originally posted by nocturnal Hi Matt, the TDF was on freeview TV in the UK/Ireland as are other grand tours. Only the one-day classics are not on freeview. Good luck to your mate doing those savage endurance races but they love it anyway Looking forward to seeing your photos here, thanks. Here is my MTB which still looks as good as new because I barely use it, I just love the road bike way too much... I don't think my mountain bike has looked that clean since the day I got it! Jefe just got second on the CTR and I think Liz is going to be first woman later today. She is at mile 499 right now!

08-05-2018, 01:43 PM	#1685
nocturnal Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 505	I may use it more someday if I move to remote parts, at least I'll not have to buy one. Well done Jefe! 😀

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08-13-2018, 12:47 PM	#1689
nocturnal Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 505	Love the retro Hetchins, and I always loved the Reynolds tubing stickers. I started on cheap 501 tubing and always envied 531 special, and 753. First senior year racing I got a 653 frame and did quite well on it, even won a criterium with it.

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Geodude Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Off to another adventure Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,314	Originally posted by nocturnal Love the retro Hetchins, and I always loved the Reynolds tubing stickers. I started on cheap 501 tubing and always envied 531 special, and 753. First senior year racing I got a 653 frame and did quite well on it, even won a criterium with it. Never tried the 753/653 tubing. Everyone wants carbon fiber, today. Not even sure what Reynolds is producing now...?

08-14-2018, 09:56 AM	#1692
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	An update on the CTR: Jefe did get second and poor Liz had a mechanical in the last few miles. Her hub blew up to the point of the rear wheel no longer being able to spin so she tried to carry her bike the last 13 Miles and wound up quitting. Poor girl! I bet she will be back with a vengeance!

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