"Firstly I dont think there is such a thing, but I would be tempted to get another like you already have if you said it kept you dry, just dont put it the washing machine!"

"So how do you plan to use the powertap?  Obviously you will change it between 2 bikes in training but will you race with it? Is yours new or 2nd hand? I would like to get one but really know very little about any of the power meters.  My…"

"My understanding was that he didn't send it all but someone said that he did so it caught on from there. Could be wrong!  Funny though"

"I got dropped in my race yesterday about 2/3 of the way through. At first I thought whats the point racing if they put in too hard a grade and I get dropped.  Now I am pissed at myself for getting dropped and have vowed to train harder so it…"

"I'd be in, especially the socks"

"yep - what he said. Cramp is caused by a lack of condition."

"I used to get a stitch every now and then when I used to run.  They were usually so bad that I had to stop and walk for a few minutes, then it'd be gone.  When I could feel the start of it coming on I would make an effort to slow down…"

"I think July would be a good time to go.  The daytime temperatures would be perfect for riding although the mornings would be cold. Sure you might be unlucky and cop some rain but it is unlikely to rain for days on end.  Don't let the…"

"So Patrick would you be the sort of guy I would need to speak to to have a BBQ fitted to the gas that comes into my house rather than using bottled gas?"

"I reckon when you're leading a grand tour you can wear what you like!"

"Sorry I can't recommend any, but find that I can get away with knee warmers and shoe covers.  I tend to ride early in the morning in probably the coolest part of the day and my legs are usually warm after 5-10 minutes even on a really cold…"

"I didn't realise they were illegal anyway.  They can't be anymore dangerous than the nutcase pensioners you see riding their motorised scooters on the footpath like they own it. They were hiring them out in Bright this year when the…"

"I have my frame waiting to be fitted out. Have ordered everything I need, hopefully it all arrives in time for me to put it on the bike, otherwise the SS might be put into action again."

"Yeah I noticed that one of the Greenhill Road downhill segments doesn't display rankings, but another one does.  I don't get why people report them as hazardous.  If you think its dangerous dont ride it or don't look up your…"

"A Schleck DNF.  Surpise surprise!"

"By the way, CX racing begins again on ANZAC Day, April 25! Enter on any kind of bike.. MTB, old roadie, CX... whatevs. Or come down and cheer and heckle the racers. It's a fun event, even the kids can have a go. See CX.PACC.ORG.AU"