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Forum: Road Cycling
02-26-14, 02:21 AM
Replies: 27,391
Views: 18,377,405
Posted By Johnny_Monkey

I rode it today for about 25 km. It was fine and...

I rode it today for about 25 km. It was fine and fits me very well.

I weighed it as well and at 8.28kg it is 10 grams less than my Pinarello which is somewhat surprising to me.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-24-14, 09:39 PM
Replies: 27,391
Views: 18,377,405
Posted By Johnny_Monkey

I will let you know soon! I am just about fit...

I will let you know soon! I am just about fit enough to ride it and now waiting for the weather to improve.

Turns out that Tommasini did not understand the colour scheme I requested so I will have...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-14, 10:50 AM
Replies: 27,391
Views: 18,377,405
Posted By Johnny_Monkey

To tell the truth I haven't ridden it yet as I am...

To tell the truth I haven't ridden it yet as I am still getting over jet-lag and a cold. They should be easy to ride in the drops anyway.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-23-14, 08:16 AM
Replies: 27,391
Views: 18,377,405
Posted By Johnny_Monkey

My new Tommasini X-Fire: ...

My new Tommasini X-Fire:

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n242/Johnny-Monkey/IMG_0659.jpg (http://s114.photobucket.com/user/Johnny-Monkey/media/IMG_0659.jpg.html)
...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-15-14, 06:22 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,990
Posted By Johnny_Monkey

They ain't Corvettes but they ain't bad.

They ain't Corvettes but they ain't bad.
Forum: Introductions
07-27-12, 04:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 504
Posted By Johnny_Monkey

Am here now. Rode today and it was nice - about...

Am here now. Rode today and it was nice - about 11C and sunny. Will try to ride at least every 2nd day and will see how it goes. Not as much snow on the alps as I was expecting though.
Forum: Introductions
07-24-12, 08:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 504
Posted By Johnny_Monkey

At least you have nice weather there. My bikes...

At least you have nice weather there. My bikes are in Ashburton and I am going to freeze when I am there in a few days.

Around 35C here at the moment.
Forum: Introductions
07-20-12, 06:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 504
Posted By Johnny_Monkey

Where in NZ are you?

Where in NZ are you?
Forum: Europe
01-15-12, 05:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,731
Posted By Johnny_Monkey

I am about to have my bikes shipped back to Oz or...

I am about to have my bikes shipped back to Oz or NZ. I can't give you too much advice on the actual transportation but you should probably make sure the bike is spotless and ditch the tyres and...
Forum: Road Cycling
12-25-11, 03:05 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 5,979
Posted By Johnny_Monkey

He's Italian. At most he may care about what...

He's Italian. At most he may care about what other Italians think but he certainly doesn't care what YOU think.

I see people dressing 'oddly' every day but the locals here are, IMO, the best...
09-26-11, 01:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,289
Posted By Johnny_Monkey

This is a good point. For biosecurity reasons...

This is a good point. For biosecurity reasons probably not a good idea to have used tyres on your bike when you arrive in NZ or Australia.
09-25-11, 12:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 972
Posted By Johnny_Monkey

It may be custom made. I'll ask next time I am...

It may be custom made. I'll ask next time I am in my LBS.
09-18-11, 04:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 972
Posted By Johnny_Monkey

Can you post a picture? I have never seen one. ...

Can you post a picture? I have never seen one.

I could probably ask around the bike shops here.
Forum: Europe
09-10-11, 02:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,893
Posted By Johnny_Monkey

Paris has the public cycle hire scheme Vélib'...

Paris has the public cycle hire scheme Vélib' that was started about 4-5 years ago? Is that what you had in mind?
08-30-11, 02:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,112
Posted By Johnny_Monkey

2,000 kcal a day is about right for someone...

2,000 kcal a day is about right for someone around your size for maintaining your current weight and leading a sedentary lifestyle (it is probably even a little low). If you maintain an average of...
08-08-11, 01:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 779
Posted By Johnny_Monkey

My HRM is a Garmin Edge 305 and I assume it is...

My HRM is a Garmin Edge 305 and I assume it is probably 10-20% out.

I am not starting out, more returning after a work-enforced break of 2.5 years. I am actually suprised at the level of fitness...
08-07-11, 11:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 779
Posted By Johnny_Monkey

Presumably the 2nd paragraph is theoretical as I...

Presumably the 2nd paragraph is theoretical as I would struggle to ride 4 hours without supplementary calories I suspect.

Tha calories figure comes from my HRM and my next question was how...
08-07-11, 12:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 779
Posted By Johnny_Monkey

Calories used per hour and eating to keep going

This may have been answered somewhere on this forum in the past but I have not been able to find an answer by searching.

I have seen advice on this forum that one should consume about 300 Kcal an...
08-04-11, 11:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 983
Posted By Johnny_Monkey

The sun is just as harsh as in Aus though so...

The sun is just as harsh as in Aus though so remember to use sunblock liberally.
08-04-11, 01:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,023
Posted By Johnny_Monkey

The weather will probably be fairly similar. ...

The weather will probably be fairly similar. Tasmania is smaller and you will have to fly through Melbourne or Sydney to get there.

Both places have their merits so it is probably a matter of you...
08-04-11, 01:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 983
Posted By Johnny_Monkey

It doesn't get too hot in NZ. Around 30C is...

It doesn't get too hot in NZ. Around 30C is usually the maximum it can get to. Most summer days will be in the 20s.
08-03-11, 01:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 731
Posted By Johnny_Monkey

Probably the South West Corner. Riding from...

Probably the South West Corner. Riding from Perth to Esperance would be quite pleasant around the coast but you would need more than a week to do it I suspect.
08-03-11, 01:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 983
Posted By Johnny_Monkey

School holidays finish at the end of January. I...

School holidays finish at the end of January. I would probably do March as you won't have any issues with accommodation.

However, most of the South Island is fairly sparsely populated so it is...
Forum: Europe
08-03-11, 01:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,169
Posted By Johnny_Monkey

Drivers here are pretty good around cyclists.

Drivers here are pretty good around cyclists.
Forum: Introductions
01-26-11, 02:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 289
Posted By Johnny_Monkey

Good luck in Rome. Would be the greatest city in...

Good luck in Rome. Would be the greatest city in the world if it didn't have such bad traffic.
Forum: Introductions
01-23-11, 12:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 305
Posted By Johnny_Monkey

Have you been to Battle?

Have you been to Battle?
Forum: Introductions
01-23-11, 12:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 305
Posted By Johnny_Monkey

You live in Brighton?

You live in Brighton?
Forum: Introductions
01-16-11, 04:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 276
Posted By Johnny_Monkey

I have driven over the passo della stelvio before...

I have driven over the passo della stelvio before but I would like to ride it one day - I have to get a bit fitter before then though. Did you ride from the Tyrol side?
12-15-10, 05:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 827
Posted By Johnny_Monkey

You're not missing much.

You're not missing much.
12-01-10, 02:19 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 7,082
Posted By Johnny_Monkey

Me too. IE6 at work as well.

Me too. IE6 at work as well.
10-20-10, 10:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 950
Posted By Johnny_Monkey

Actually, it now looks like I won't be going back...

Actually, it now looks like I won't be going back to Oz. I will probably be returning to Europe.
10-19-10, 05:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 950
Posted By Johnny_Monkey

Thinking about moving to Brisbane

I am thinking of moving to Brisbane sometime early next year. Can anyone here advise me on good places to live with regards to road cycling?

Is Brisbane a good place for cycle commuting?

I...
Forum: Europe
08-17-09, 02:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 995
Posted By Johnny_Monkey

I'd say there's some good road riding around...

I'd say there's some good road riding around there based upon my recollections. Also Culloden is only about 6km from town (if you're interested in history).

Try posting this in the UK forum - you...
Forum: Introductions
08-14-09, 12:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 228
Posted By Johnny_Monkey

I live in Kazakhstan so we're neighbours. Sort...

I live in Kazakhstan so we're neighbours. Sort of.

No mountains around here though. I think the nearest hills are in Georgia about 500km away.
08-11-09, 02:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,140
Posted By Johnny_Monkey

The predominant wind is a westerly. I'd say...

The predominant wind is a westerly.

I'd say both hills are on a par.
07-23-09, 11:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,140
Posted By Johnny_Monkey

Clockwise is possibly easier as you don't have...

Clockwise is possibly easier as you don't have the wind against you on the front straight. However, I used to ride anti-clockwise as it was all left turns and didn't have to worry about the traffic...
06-28-09, 09:58 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,213
Posted By Johnny_Monkey

Have you tried your LBS - IIRC you could buy a...

Have you tried your LBS - IIRC you could buy a map with the cycle routes around Perth on it.
Forum: Europe
06-28-09, 09:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,711
Posted By Johnny_Monkey

We just came back from there. Didn't do any...

We just came back from there. Didn't do any riding but the Ardennes looks like a pretty good place for it.
Forum: Introductions
05-20-09, 02:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 368
Posted By Johnny_Monkey

Well, I'm here now but I haven't seen you. ...

Well, I'm here now but I haven't seen you. Probably.
05-17-09, 09:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,329
Posted By Johnny_Monkey

Try doing a search in the Roadbike forum.

Try doing a search in the Roadbike forum.
Forum: Introductions
05-16-09, 06:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 272
Posted By Johnny_Monkey

Gidday mate! I have spent many years in your...

Gidday mate!

I have spent many years in your big country. You are most welcome here.
Forum: Introductions
05-12-09, 12:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 368
Posted By Johnny_Monkey

Cheers, some restaurant recommendations wouldn't...

Cheers, some restaurant recommendations wouldn't go amiss. I love Belgian beer as well - we're also going to visit Chimay and stay a couple of nights in Rochefort.
Forum: Introductions
05-10-09, 11:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 368
Posted By Johnny_Monkey

I'll be in Antwerp in about 10 days for a couple...

I'll be in Antwerp in about 10 days for a couple of nights. I expect I'll see you around.
Forum: Europe
04-27-09, 10:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,389
Posted By Johnny_Monkey

I never found anything with a big range. ...

I never found anything with a big range. Normally I'd just search google for things I wanted and then check out the shops that sold it online. I got some good bargains that way.
...
04-18-09, 03:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,586
Posted By Johnny_Monkey

Good luck with your move to Oz. I lived there...

Good luck with your move to Oz. I lived there for 8.5 years and really enjoyed it.
Forum: Europe
03-22-09, 07:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,511
Posted By Johnny_Monkey

Why not start it in Bolzano? Say...

Why not start it in Bolzano?

Say Bolzano-Cortina D'Ampezzo-Innsbruck-St Moritz-Bormio-Stelvio-Bolzano

Make sure you see Otze in Bolzano as well.
Forum: Europe
03-19-09, 11:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,202
Posted By Johnny_Monkey

I'm off there in a couple of months. What...

I'm off there in a couple of months.

What slopes do you refer? From what I've seen of Flanders it seems pretty flat.
Forum: Europe
03-17-09, 10:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,511
Posted By Johnny_Monkey

I haven't cycled around there but I've driven...

I haven't cycled around there but I've driven around the tyrol and have been to both Innsbruck and Bolzano. You could consider a side trip up the Passo di Stelvio while you're in the area as well.
...
Forum: Europe
03-17-09, 10:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,866
Posted By Johnny_Monkey

I can recommend my LBS in Milan, but you'll...

I can recommend my LBS in Milan, but you'll probably find it cheaper to buy bikes in the USA.

I have been to all those places as well (I was in Bologna last week for the first time but it was a...
02-26-09, 11:14 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,735
Posted By Johnny_Monkey

Sally Ironmonger?

Sally Ironmonger?
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