Latest news from members of the Fanylion Racing Mountain Bike Team http://www.fanylionracing.com/ Copyright 2006 Fanylion Racing. en They were out, today, did you see them?!? Spotted powering EL Hog Pig on his lunchtime ride from Barnsley to Penistone and back: exposed calves, Spring is on the way. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1476 2010-03-12 As Winter makes way for Spring so my winter gloves were swapped for lightweight full-finger gloves and my rubber-welly overshoes were replaced with blightweight overshoes on my commute in this morning. Next you will start to glimpse white calves and before we know it we'll be complaining we're too hot and getting sunburnt. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1475 2010-03-09 Rode my new Giant XTC1 today, what a flying machine! Is more like a road bike than an MTB: stiff and very fast. Perfect machine for OSMM if you ask me. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1474 2010-03-07 Yes please. Now, on cycle related stuff, the new steed is out on the roads. And its staying on the roads... so if you are reading this Mr Dodgy-Tache-white-van-driver man who beeped me last night, shouting at me that I should be on the gravel cycle path (parallel to the road). Hear this, My bike is worth more than your van. It aint going on no gravel cycle path, so ufck off punk! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1473 2010-03-05 Another junior Lion enters the world..... congratulations to Mr and Mrs White Sox!!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1472 2010-03-01 That's right we're officially on YouTube! Go and have a butchers at February's Kielder Forest Snow Fest in High Definition http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJtqCwRdaZM http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1471 2010-02-28 Couple more beers than was strictly necessary led to the purchase of an On One 456 Summer Season frame on Friday night. Should build up into a nice and lairy chuckable bike to complement the teutonic efficiency of Project Jey. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1470 2010-02-28 ...being the past imperfect participle of 'sprint'. Anyway my new commute route continues to thrill. 5.5 rolling miles from Bermondsey to Knightsbridge with a 20 minute layup waiting for the lights at Hyde Park Corner. Then - get this - HOME AGAIN IN THE EVENING!!! Who's racking up ??? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1469 2010-02-26 Did my new commute yesterday, 23 rolling miles from Leeds to Barnsley, then home again in the evening. 1hr 18mins each way, racking those miles up. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1468 2010-02-25 Liking these new speed warning thingies with the green smiley face (too slow) and the red frowny face (too fast). Unfortunately for me its been all smiles... Ho hum. I sprint, you sprint, we sprant. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1467 2010-02-25 Had a great weekend in the borders even if I did only ride one day due to having the knees of an eighty year old. This is the year I give myself a kick and am planning to get out on every monthly ride. Only one thing will stop me and thats the sight of Bears "man" stockings again. Just wrong I say. WRONG http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1466 2010-02-24 to the left was taken, we all literally hung on for dear life and ripped it down the totally snow covered descent. The most fun I've had on the old steed for a long time. Weather & trails this wknd were all superb, north shore action followed by frozen single track and all in clear crisp blue winter skies. Plus beer, food, bed for the night and brekkie for £53?!?!? The Grapes in Newcastleton comes Fanylion recommended. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1465 2010-02-22 Bike fettled, bag packed and beer money withdrawn, Kielder and Newcastleton here we come. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1464 2010-02-19 Do not constitute news Mr Potts you self congratulatory Apeth! And the MBR subscription thing squeezes by the news quality control and standards panel(me) by a whisker. Anyroad, today I am wearing odd socks, after a mix-up in the laundry room. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1463 2010-02-19 Midgets,Brides and Rent boys magazine. Didn't know you followed that path Mr Potts. Looking forward to the weekends ride. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1462 2010-02-17 to me. A years subscription to MBR landed on my door step this morning. Fanytastic http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1461 2010-02-15 It was a grueling 3 miler that was cut short because of my wheezing, panting and general all over body pain caused by some virus or another. Happy Valentines x http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1460 2010-02-14 It was short but sweet. And wet. And early. That is all. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1459 2010-02-14 Dont worry, nothing to do with Mastiles! No, on Sunday morning, with a hangover 5hrs on the wrong side of 7pints, I went out with Jersey's only Elite rider and his crew. I was promptly chewed up and spat out. This morning, fresh as a button, I went out with my usual crew and chewed 'em up and spat 'em out. Thats mastication edification for you folks. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1458 2010-02-10 57.8 choppy miles finishing on an ugly 3 mile pain fest climb. Ruined. Isn't training brilliant !!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1457 2010-02-08 Did Yorkshire Reliability Ride yesterday, 78miles total at av speed 18.4mph, incl hillocks around Fountains Abbey and a drag up Norwood Edge to get home. Today, as Bear would say, I'm "feelin' it". http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1456 2010-02-08 Rode into a tree today. It didn't budge so 12 stone of jeyboy had to instead. Not recommended. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1455 2010-02-06 My good buddy Lance has just announced he's riding the Cape Argus in South Africa this year. I've been on at him for a while to take on a mighty Fany (Cheryl Crowe aside). Does that make me the first Fany to take him on in a race?? Bring it on Armstrong you big girl's blouse you! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1453 2010-02-04 Bear and I negotiated the treacherous frozen roads of Sussex for 87 chilly but sunsoaked miles on Saturday. Then we ate meat and drank beer. RADICAL!!!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1452 2010-02-01 hange the photo change the photo change the photo change the photo change the photo change the photo change the photo change the photo chane the photo change the photo change the photo change the photo change the photo change the photo change the photo change the photo...........and repeat http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1451 2010-01-29 The trails and bridleways were 6ft deep in snow! A tough 3.5 hrs to drag our bodies and bikes around in snowdrifts and cover a measly 14miles. Was worth it to see Bear do a huffing puffing dance with a frozen infected toenail though. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1450 2010-01-29 Llandegla is closed so Sat wil be some hardcore Peaks action. Meeting time 10 am @ Wildboarclough. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1449 2010-01-22 At last after over a month of not riding a real bike, this weekend a small faction heads over to Wales and Cannock to ride some trails. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1448 2010-01-22 This looks good. 30 miles of full tilt yeehaa to get your lungs opened up. I've already entered. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1447 2010-01-18 is my current fitness building choice, go down, walk back up, go down, walk back up, fall down, get up, carry on, walk back up. Snow's brilliant. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1446 2010-01-09 Yeah thats right, I might be the most southerly faction of Fanylion. But Im the hardest of the southern softies! My first ride of the year was 2hrs 30mins before work on Wed morning. And I only came off twice. My G/f brought me off the first time before I left and then I fell off 3/4 of the way round. Not a bad start to 2010. Ahem http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1445 2010-01-08 Thats me in that kart that is. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1444 2010-01-07 Aye, new pic needed. Karting 2000 must be pleased at 24 months free advertising though :-) http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1443 2010-01-06 New homepage pic is a must, 12 months is way too long looking at Bergeracs ugly mug. May I propose a pic from every official Fanylion ride is used each month....... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1442 2010-01-06 COME ON - IT'S 2010 FFS! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1441 2010-01-06 Did Mabie on Sunday. Icy icy icy! Lets get a new homepage pic eh!!!??? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1440 2010-01-06 Quite badly. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1439 2010-01-05 My training went well last week, clocking up 146 miles on the road. And today I have my reward, a foul filthy little cold. Lemsip a go-go. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1438 2010-01-04 40 nippy miles round Essex accomplished with Mc D. We rode from like, central London, into the countryside and back. Word. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1437 2010-01-03 Tomorrow is ride numero uno for 2010 with Team Starkey, weather looks good with frozen trails keeping the mud at bay. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1436 2010-01-01 May you all shred it with impunity in 2010. That is all. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1435 2010-01-01 A perfect day for a ride but sadly I am at work. Roll on 2010 and all the best to one and all. RSPKT! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1434 2009-12-31 ...of my 2010 season today, with a Brass Monkey 42 miles from Northallerton to Leeds, twas a reet slog on filthy roads. Bah humbug. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1433 2009-12-28 46 cold and frosty road miles around the East Yorkshire Wolds ystrdy kick started my 2010 season and started to shed the beer and turkey from my lardy body. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1432 2009-12-27 ..day I hope is had by all! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1431 2009-12-24 That's why. Extra special delivery. Postie actually tried to deliver it a few days but I was at work. Couldn't go in today cos of snow so got it today! Merry Christmas! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1430 2009-12-23 Mongelton to Oldham = 25 miles, Mongelton to Bonnie Scotland = considerably more, how is it Postie's not been here yet? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1429 2009-12-23 Rspkt to Postman Pat who delivered my Fanylion 2010 Calendar and t-shirt today - despite most of Britain grinding to a halt. Some things are just too important I guess. Cheers to those that did the hard graft to produce the results. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1428 2009-12-23 X-biking in the gym with a load of sweating bodies. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1427 2009-12-23 Minus 5? Wish it was as warm as that here. Hodgson, don't go out, you're not built for temperatures like that. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1426 2009-12-22 It is on it's way. It'll be here in about 6months time. -5degC in Leeds this morning. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1425 2009-12-22 Summer is on its way! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1424 2009-12-21 And due to a catastrophe in the ordering department, we have three spare tees if anyone wants another. £10 each, all proceeds to go into the FanyAccount. See you in 2010 - merry new year to all. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1423 2009-12-15 Your Fany goodies are on the way to you from Congleton. Ho, Ho, Ho! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1422 2009-12-14 Seems I have been blessed with perfect weather for my 4 day pre Xmas training camp. Managed a lovely 4 hours around Aviemore today, a couple of nice big climbs and plenty of mincing coming back down. And no mud....trails frozen solid. Rspkt. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1421 2009-12-10 Work just confirmed right through until Jan 8th. Time to numb the pain with high quality beer methinks... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1420 2009-12-10 Just finished work until 4th Jan, Techno and Ewok time for that pint me thinks.... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1419 2009-12-08 Dire weather = D.I.Y. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1418 2009-12-07 Spotted an indoor skydiving thingy being built next to the ski slope at the Trafford centre, Manchester. Bish bash bosh sorted. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1417 2009-12-04 So last month was the wettest November on record ? Tell us something we don't know ! Roll on spring, *sigh*..... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1416 2009-12-02 My 'new' old bike arrived yesterday. A 20+yr old Peugeot racer bought for £67 on ebay! Weighs a ton but amazingly drivetrain is in superb condition. New tyres, cables and bar tape to fit and I'll have my ideal 'popping to the shops for a loaf of bread' steed. Hopefully will resist the temptation to SS it and tart it up. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1415 2009-11-26 Shortbread has done a magnificent job and produced a report so go read it! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1414 2009-11-23 weather permitting of course. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1413 2009-11-20 No it doesn't. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1412 2009-11-17 Now I know i've not been on that many rides this year and hold my hands up to being one of the people who still owe sub money. However, i've just read in the next ride section that the X-mas do is now MTB. I thought this was against the rules. There must be a million and one other activities we could choose from. Does this set the bar for all future x-mas doo's http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1411 2009-11-17 Granted Saturday was wetter than wet but the riding was top notch & saturday night was legendary, curry, 14 pints of ale followed by some truly dreadful shape shifting (or swaying) on the dance floor. Sore head, full breakie, wet clothes, mud and more superb trail action for sunday. The Core Rocked it! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1410 2009-11-16 Hog,Bread,Dowling,DHM and Bear have paid. Shame on the rest of you. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1409 2009-11-16 Sheldon. Thought you had stopped biting dogs after the infamous "Yorkshire Terrier " incident in 2002 http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1408 2009-11-16 Friday the 13th lived up to it's name with a car crash, dog bite to the head and some dam ugly weather. Did it stop the mighty Lion? No dam way! Full report to follow. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1407 2009-11-15 The peleton was a little depleted today but myself, Love Rant and new boy Jimmy rode at Innerleithen today. XC course was undertaken for starters before we did one of the downhill runs after pushing/riding back up. It was proper gnnarrr, v steep in places in places but ace fun. Dalbeattie tomorrow, woop. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1406 2009-11-13 Bike - check, helmet - check, shoes - check, shorts - check, camelbak - check, brand new Endura Convert II Jacket Highly waterproof to 10,000mm - check. I'm slightly concerned 10,000mm isn't gonna be enough, if the weather reports are to be believed. Indian Summer - My Ass!!!!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1405 2009-11-12 If you are not riding this weekend (like the core are) then you can log onto a tin-ternet thang and do your subs. I have a list of non-payers so make sure you are not on it. No subs = no t-shirts or calendar so you will be sad and lonely. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1404 2009-11-12 Hog's return to MTBing continues with my 2nd ride in three days, more mud & filth, this time around Ripon in the dark. Night riding a go-go. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1403 2009-11-11 Shack, Chappy and I ground and squelched our way around the trails of Meanwood and Harewood on Saturday, and it was good. Much mud, plenty horses and one or two other bikers. Plus sunshine and no dog shit. And a good crash from Chappy. Sweet. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1402 2009-11-09 On my normal 25 mile training loop, I spot a guy some way off so I dig deep and catch him. Nice bike I thought, and after small pleasantries, I burry myself hitting a staggering 25mph and over take. After what seams ages he overtakes me so I dig deep once more and over take him and take the stage win. Reaching home I nearly puke and looking at my computer it reads 27.2mph. Not bad for an uphill finish. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1401 2009-11-08 Have been underground for a while but tomorrow I return, mud tyres afoot, to rage the mud and dog shit infested trails of Harewood. Last time I rode it was Summer, what happened...? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1400 2009-11-06 Yes I am, soaking in fact. Had I the appropriate apparel it would not be a problem. But my new W/P jacket has still not arrived because Postman fecking Pat wants more money and a pimped van. Come on postman, yer kettling me 'ead man!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1399 2009-11-03 Rode from Redhill to Leith Hill via Box hill, the North Downs and Shere. 30 mile. I saw 2 dead squirrels, 1 rabbit and a big black butterfly. It was nice. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1398 2009-11-02 Summer is over, winter is here and that is why I am embracing the love of filth and riding throughout winter. Tonight I am in gym tho! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1397 2009-10-26 If you are, Team Bear, He mag and myself will be mixing it up on the moors, my place at 9 am for pre ride Tea and Crumpets. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1396 2009-10-23 Sheldon شلدون است بسیار سبک کربن دوچرخه فیبر اما او متنفر تپه ، با این حال عجیب به بالاترین قله اروپا است در ماه جولای گرفته شده ، دستمال گلدار بزرگ cocked جنگل پوشیده raver محبت. I love the internet, me. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1395 2009-10-22 Hodgson is 'n lycra geklede jeyboy van die hoogste orde. Bet hy haat, keistenen ook die sagte knaap. So it must be true... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1394 2009-10-22 Hello. It's great to be here and I love you all. I look forward to riding you all very much! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1393 2009-10-22 Hallo. Det er flott å være her og jeg elsker du alle. Jeg ser frem til ridning du alle veldig mye! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1392 2009-10-22 Team podgy ginger golden bearded shaggy midget (No offence to those included ;-) http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1391 2009-10-20 Mastiles, or Cliff Diver, or Ra or Jesus or Shack or Ewok etc etc Been nearly TWO MONTHS since I have been out for a ride. WTF is going ON ?! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1390 2009-10-19 To make an official team ride, so myself and Bear hit the peaks and his £100 bottle of wiskey. Quality weather, quality trails and the booze wasn't too bad either. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1389 2009-10-18 ....Dowling! Early morning road ride today and my clothing included merino socks, gloves, vest and base layer....I'll be on the elderflower cordial and beetroot juice next :-) http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1388 2009-10-17 Thank you AL for saving Octobers ride as the weather and the ride will be immense. Shame you lot are going to miss out. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1387 2009-10-16 I feel I must apologise to the god of jeyness as I've replaced the flat bar on my hardtail with a riser. Unsurprisingly it now feels less like a road bike off road and more like a mountain bike. I'm gonna take my pedals off though to compensate for the weight increase. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1386 2009-10-15 Due to the M6 being shut = road chaos, I enjoyed a beautiful Autuminal day off riding in the sun. 45 miles of glory! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1385 2009-10-13 Me and kit headed out for a wee blast this evening, jack frost was there too. Brrrrrrrrr http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1384 2009-10-12 Spent a lovely 5 hours or so riding in the Scottish Borders today. The weather was perfect, not to hot, not to cold. Please can it stay like this for the next 6 months? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1383 2009-10-10 They wouldn't accept fanylionracing as a legitimate triathlon team but I put it down anyway, two and a half hours pain for £80 plus a t - shirt. Bargain... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1382 2009-10-04 And today I'm in South Wales, about to go on a hillocky road-rage around Brecon with White Sox. Yet more rspKt. I believe he knows a thing or two about triathlons... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1381 2009-10-03 Met up with Shortbread on Wed to rage Glentress: black and red conquered in 3.5hrs, food at The Hub then home early for Brownie Points. RsPkT. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1380 2009-10-03 Places for next years Windsor Triathlon went up for grabs today. I propose the 1st FanyTri race, if only to get you boys down south for once. And if memory serves Hog can't swim too well so it could give me enough of a head start to make the ride interesting. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1379 2009-10-01 Myself and the MTB Godfather JH are tackling a loop around Ladybower meeting in Hope at 10am. Full report on how JH's Ragley Blue Pig demo bike holds up to follow. If anyone fancies it - get on the blower! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1378 2009-10-01 Iv'e heard you can treat it with oinkment to prevent a nasty rasher. I tried to call the swine flu helpline the other day but all i could hear down the line was crackilng. I could go on and on. Somebody stop me. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1377 2009-09-30 A little known cause of swine flu is too much hike a bike. You have only yourself to blame....get well soon, I have my trotters crossed for you. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1376 2009-09-30 Think i've got swine flu. Bugger. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1375 2009-09-30 60 miles on the road Saturday. Hellvelyn on the MTB today. Tough gig. Tired. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1374 2009-09-27 A quick blast on the local trail turned into a 5hr epic searching all the nooks and crannies I've previously ignored, as a result my local 12 miler has been extended by 8 miles of awesome single track and fast flowing bridleway. Sweet http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1373 2009-09-26 Much to my own surprise I've been given a green light for the october ride, see you there for a wet and windy shuffle up a hill and back. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1372 2009-09-22 Woke up to find car broken into and bike nicked out of it... BUT cops hot on the trail, have raided a house recovered all my stuff and got the guy in the slammer! Car's only gonna be £60 to fix too so a potentially crap day has ended up not too shabby. Have to stop thinking about what I would have bought with the insurance... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1371 2009-09-18 Great weekend. Great trails. Great weather. Great company. A great 40th I had. I love you all! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1370 2009-09-14 Congrats on reaching the Big Four Oh Bear. And congratulations on surviving all those shots Kieran fed you on Saturday night! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1369 2009-09-14 The lakes ride was immense, the weather was unbelievable & Carlise was mental. All the ingredients needed for a truly superb weekend. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1368 2009-09-13 That's how many days Team Starkey's been on the planet and on the 14,601st day he'll be riding The Lakes in glorious sunshine. Happy Birthday old boy. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1367 2009-09-11 Happy birthday Sheldon, looks like you've got the weather sorted for this weekend! See you tomorrow. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1366 2009-09-11 Being 40 has its benefits with the main one being another excuse for a ride! See those attending in the Lakes! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1365 2009-09-11 Well done Quad, hope the new Mrs Dwyer dunna turn out like the old Mrs Dwyer! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1364 2009-09-07 Well done lad, bout time you made an honest wumman of her. berg - aye. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1363 2009-09-07 Sure has been nice knowing you, all the best for the future. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1362 2009-09-05 Yesterday, after a short engagement(13 years) Carrie and I finally tied the knot. We had a great day with our family and very little fuss - Perfect!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1361 2009-09-05 Does anyone want to hear more? I'm toying with writing a report about the whole shizzle dizzle. 5 'aye's wins it. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1360 2009-09-04 Thighs Shhhmighs!! I'll do it on 8 pints of Fosters and a pack of Marlboro's. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1359 2009-09-04 THIGHS! protects your heart. Yep, coupled with the latest fact of Beetroot Juice and you to could beat Dowling or Shortbread on a climb. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1358 2009-09-04 There was a guy on ebay (barzy38) selling an NS frame like mine. I was watching and it appears it didn't sell, his starting bid was £100. I think the frame was originally about £250. If you can find him he might be up for a cheecky offer. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1357 2009-09-01 Mm, i've sat on a couple of souls and shockaroonee they ride like a steel hardtail. They are nice I think but overpriced. Definitely a more refined and lighter ride than an inbred but it's 4x the cost. I reckon a Dialled Bikes Prince Albert or even my old NS was much the same performance wise but half the price. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1356 2009-09-01 I offered the guy £180 and his reply was, 'ha ha'. Gonna go and have a look at a brand new one next week instead. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1355 2009-08-31 The Cotic Soul gets some good reviews, should be a good buy and it appears the guy has been trying to sell it for a while so send him an offer, you might bag yourself a bargain. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1354 2009-08-30 Ignoring the fact that I might not have time to ride it, does anyone one rate these bikes? Found a frame on ebay for around £250 http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1353 2009-08-30 Forgot how good my local trails where. who needs trail centers? only problem to many GATES! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1352 2009-08-30 Back to FanyLion roots this weekend. 3 days riding all significant trails at CYB. Weather Autumnal. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1351 2009-08-28 About to head home from a truly awesome 2 weeks in Canada, weather was changeable, beer was expensive, mountain biking was on tarmac with child in tow but the strippers were free! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1350 2009-08-26 It's true, look! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1349 2009-08-26 One week in and life now revolves around fluids in all their glory http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1348 2009-08-24 65 road miles yesterday - it broke me. Was it the 20mph head wind or the fact I ain't been out for a month? Or am I just getting old, is this it, the start of Oldness ? Either way, it hurt - a lot. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1347 2009-08-24 Kieran - how about I give you my old Omega road frame ? It's only got 2 small cracks inside the seat tube. Sorry to hear about that - you obviously need something radder / toofer for your riding 'style' :-) http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1346 2009-08-24 Rode Penmachno 30k loop on Saturday - 2hrs 24mins 58sec, calories 1504, elevalion gain 1095m, elevation loss 990m, min elevation 436m, weather - good. EPO Usage - Medium. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1345 2009-08-23 You're on Steve, a couple of tweeks to my riding "style" and I'll be flying. Cash or cheque? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1344 2009-08-23 Yup, am selling my Dolan Excalibur carbon road race frame and forks. It would make the lightest, Jeyest XC race machine possible! Interested? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1342 2009-08-22 Finally stripped bike to clean it... discovered large crack almost all the way around the non-driveside chainstay. Forks also totally goosed now. Anyone selling a frame for c.£200? Not interested if it's from Sam. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1341 2009-08-22 An 8lb Kona! Congrats to you all!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1340 2009-08-20 Welcome to Daddy Club - glad all is well. :-) http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1339 2009-08-20 To you both glad you are all well. Good weight and love the name. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1338 2009-08-19 Lillia Grace McDonough, 8.1 lbs. Mother and baby are doing great, dad's running around like a grinning goon... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1337 2009-08-19 Is it true Mastiles keeps in touch with his adoring public by texting on WitterTM? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1336 2009-08-18 Mont tremblant is now a national park so ski lift ride's and amazing downhill routes are closed due to erosion, you can go quad bike riding though! I'll be venturing elsewhere then. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1335 2009-08-18 team bear gave me a beasting at the weekend, it was a very dark place at times but i enjoyed it. Penmachno next! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1334 2009-08-17 ..back. Yep, after a 10 month absence from MTBing I rode a wet Tarw trail at CYB with him on Sat. He was in a dark place though at times but enjoyed it all the same! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1333 2009-08-17 I'm off to Canada for 2 weeks, stag do followed by a week in Mont Tremblant then the wedding. Surely I can squeeze a mountain bike ride or two in.... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1332 2009-08-13 ...loads on STW does old Mixd up Michael of Mastiles. Never in the bike forum mind.... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1331 2009-08-13 Mastiles back on his bike! Will he be back wittering on Singletrackworld and streaking at Christmas bashes? Watch this space. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1330 2009-08-12 Penmachno loops one and two done in 2hr 53mins - not exactly fast, but after just two rides all year, what more could I expect? It's a nice little ride too - lots of flowing singletrack - but could have done with a few more challenging drops. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1329 2009-08-11 ...my return to the mountain bike. A free day will have me drive to Penmachno to put together the two loops and get a proper mountain bike ride in. Send in the St Bernard's if you don't hear from me again... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1328 2009-08-10 ..much better I was told by a deep voiced bloke in heels, pink socks, tights, flowery boob tube, make up and hat. I couldn't believe what I witnessed! Full Pennines report to follow. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1327 2009-08-10 Team He mag and ricardo went to the dairy where he mag pulled out his hairy canary. Ricardo said "Oo what a whopper, let's get down and do it proper". http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1326 2009-08-09 Truly awesome riding weather for the Pennine epic, slight detour on saturday due to mechanical issues but the ride was salvaged by a little map faff and a greasy climb. RsPkT to all who came and a huge thumbs up to the weather gods. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1325 2009-08-09 Team Starkey is LATE!!!!!!!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1324 2009-08-08 I've done it, I have attained my 2nd cat road racing licence. Unbelievable, never thought I'd manage it, but a good season of regular top ten finishes has earned me the right to now enter Premier Calendar Road Race events. See me on TV next Spring! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1323 2009-08-08 52 savage miles in the Selkirk Merida MTB Marathon event contested by myself, Shortbread, Quad & Carlton mate of Quad. Red hot sunshine and 3000m of climbing meant I was cooked and f***ed by the end. A tough day out. MTBing rocks! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1322 2009-08-08 Shack rode 100miles in the South Downs, IN A SINGLE DAY. I am not joking. And it was a competetive event!!!! What has happened to Team Sunday Shopper?!!!? He's doing extremely Elite things, but keeping them very hush hush... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1321 2009-08-08 Tomorrows ride choice was weather dependant, left if it was raining and right if blue skies were out. Needless to say we'll be heading right for an all day pennine epic, swiftly followed by Manchester's finest. Grim up north? We'll see.......... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1320 2009-08-07 cleaned in preperation for the Oldham outing. Jetwashed for 30 seconds anyway. Bear, as usual I will require the use of most of your tools on arival at Mr P's. Black peas for tea may I suggest. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1319 2009-08-06 it rained today. I got wet. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1318 2009-08-01 Shack rode 100miles off road over the weekend. Honest. Please everybody in the world badger him for a written account of his marvellous endeavour. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1317 2009-07-27 10 Ton & myself due a big shout out to my old dears for bailing us out on Saturday. Twice. Note to self - take a pump next time. 66 miles, 2 pubs, 4 pints, 3 coffees 1 broken train. Twist ! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1316 2009-07-27 Struggled to 13th place in the picturesque East Yorks town of Beverley after avoiding a big crash on the rain soaked town centre criterium circuit. Nil pwang as the Frenchies would say. Fingers crossed for next Thurs at Preston. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1315 2009-07-26 Took 5th place last night at the Mallory Park race circuit to bring me one decent result away from gaining my 2nd cat race licence. Watch this space. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1314 2009-07-22 Picked up my new frame on Saturday replaced free of charge by Ride On. Not bad saying i bought it second hand. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1313 2009-07-20 And it wasn't by Kieran! Hog's dummy was well and truly spat out on the hike although luckily he found it later on and stuck it back in for the descent! The descent was made keener by having to dodge statuesque ramblers frozen in place by our radness. And yes, weather was fine, 46 seconds of rain all weekend. Rspkt. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1312 2009-07-20 Apparently the Lakes was the place to be this wknd, the weather here has been absolutely terrible. The sun we were promised today did eventually arrive, at 9PM!!!!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1311 2009-07-19 2hrs 25mins carrying/pushing our bikes, I kid you not. Descent was good, but not that good. Scenery breathtaking, weather (against the odds) brilliant, though riding took 2nd fiddle to hiking. I will be very wary of following a Love Rant route ever again... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1310 2009-07-19 ...will be cyclocross. I predict a spangly crosser will be in his garage by October. Don't tell Ellie..... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1309 2009-07-14 Took 2nd, 4th and 2nd in the West Riding Regional Grass Track Champs omnium last night at Roundhay Park. Mental: my hugely over-geared bike was slipe-sliding around on the wet grass, it was kerayyzeeeee!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1308 2009-07-14 Of course Ti frames are breakable! Give me one and I'll have it cracked and snapped in a few months. Write Ellsworth on it and I'll get it done in weeks. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1307 2009-07-10 Whatever next! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1306 2009-07-10 I think Ti is unbreakable, but carbon isn't. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1305 2009-07-09 Excellent result Quad, sorry about the bike though! I thought ti was unbreakable? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1304 2009-07-07 ...to the bike breaking club. Better the bike than yourself eh? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1303 2009-07-07 Whilst riding in the Merida Marathon on Sunday I somehow managed to snap my beloved Global TI carbon frame. Undeterred by this minor inconvenience i ran, jogged and crawled for the remaining 7ish miles of the 69km to finish 2nd in the vet cat and 11th overall. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1302 2009-07-07 Did the Monty's Howgills loop at the weekend. And it was dry!!!!! Great ride. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1301 2009-07-06 Did cheeky diversion from Whinlatter trail centre to the top of the mammoth Grisdale Pike last night, awesome crap your pants, balls on the back tyre descent. You know it's steep when you're resting your chest on your saddle... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1300 2009-07-03 If you're coming let me know! It's a camping expedition. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1299 2009-07-03 Team Showbiz and I watched the mighty Kraftwerk play at the Velodrome last night. And as the tones of 'Tour de France' caressed our senses the GB pursuit squad blasted round the track! Wunderbar! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1298 2009-07-03 Bagged 4th place in the Summer Wine Road Race in Holmfirth on Saturday, more ranking points meaning I am now a win or 2x top five finishes away from my 2nd cat licence. So near yet so far... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1297 2009-06-29 Weather conditions are now ideal for training for my forthcoming week in the Pyrenees. Trouble is, the Cat and Fiddle is now where near as tough as the Tourmalet will be. Bring it on! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1296 2009-06-29 Ah yes, but by averaging 43.4 mph on the recent trip to Braemar 'running in his car' Starkey saved himself £2.34. Enough for another half at the bar! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1295 2009-06-24 Starkey never changes, he did the exact same thing 5 years ago, look. Leopards and their spots, Bears and their cars... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1294 2009-06-23 Even if cars required running in (which Mr He quite rightly pointed out they don't), why on earth bother doing it to a company car - just rag it for three years then give it back. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1293 2009-06-23 The practice of "running in cars" was banned in 1984. Your new engine will already have hundreds of miles on it before its even put in the car. Stop mincing aboot and put the pedal to the metal. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1292 2009-06-22 Despite what it says on the site July ride dates are now 18/19 July! Note in diary. I believe we are going to camp too! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1291 2009-06-21 Props to Quad and Bear, solid day out in the Lakes yesterday. 6 hours riding and Bear's mojo was intact, result! Roll on July ride, it's gonna be good so get up here! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1290 2009-06-21 member of the Fanylion MOUNTAIN bike team has wandered off to the jey side. Who's next? Me? Never, tonight I'll be mostly rubbing miracle grow on my legs and watching Steve Peat on Sky+. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1289 2009-06-19 And he is also doing the 'South Downs in a Day' MTB endurance event, I KID YOU NOT. MONSIEUR MOUTON IS BACK!!!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1288 2009-06-19 Lat night I rode with a skinny, fit, fast roadie clad in Assos and SiS kit. Do you know who it was? You do! TEAM SHACK!!!! He's on the road rampage!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1287 2009-06-19 Bagged 11th place in a chaotic uphill bunch sprint at last night's Wakey Eve RR. Points down to tenth place, GUTTED. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1286 2009-06-18 As a rule it's best to follow the crowd when running in a race and not make up your own much smaller circuit that cuts out about 5k of the 10k run.....eh Sam? I did the lot in 2.45.32 http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1285 2009-06-14 Just completed the Windsor Tri in 2h16, placing in the top 20. 10 Ton will explain how this was achieved - Al , over to you... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1284 2009-06-14 Evie Grace and Isabelle Cara born on Monday night after just 2 3/4 hrs labour. Both babies are beautiful (but I would say that) and Nicole was quite simply a star. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1283 2009-06-11 Mike and Nicole. Will the baby seats fit in the TT? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1281 2009-06-11 A massive congratulations to Mike and Nicole on the birth of their Twins. Double the trouble but double the smiles & giggles, enjoy every minute x http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1280 2009-06-10 A small faction of the northern crew and a shaven legged roadie from steves crew hit the famous Holmfirth Loop on Monday, He Mag and Cliff Diver were there too, honest! Will we ever go back though? The finale has been flattened, making a rather enjoyable finale somewhat boring. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1279 2009-06-10 Yes that's right I pick up my new road bike tomorrow, then I shall get a feel for it whilst trying to stay ahead of Techno in the Windsor Triathlon on sunday. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1278 2009-06-10 So there's only one thing to do, RIDE. But 1st I'll have some tea, then I'll put baby to bed. Light nights are grrrrreat. Word of advice to Team Bergerac, press "Add article" once and your article will appear only once, sorted. I'll send you the bill MIXD. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1277 2009-06-03 The rabbits near us simply hop around a bit. Can't believe you have flying rabbits in Jersey. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1276 2009-06-03 It appears that averything I say is repeated ont WebPage. I said it appears that everything I say is repeated ont WebPage. Can you have a root about in the murky IT underworld to see whats up... and fix it. I'm starting to act like I have Alheimers. I'm starting to act like I have Alzheimers. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1275 2009-06-03 It appears that averything I say is repeated ont WebPage. I said it appears that everything I say is repeated ont WebPage. Can you have a root about in the murky IT underworld to see whats up... and fix it. I'm starting to act like I have Alheimers. I'm starting to act like I have Alzheimers. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1274 2009-06-03 Mr He Magazine, I swallowed the tooth and the thumb lies in some remote lane of Jersey that will forever be Oldham Massive. Mr LoveRant I can empathise with your lack of nads... I gave it full beans down a v.steep hill same morning I took a dive. A rabbit flew out in front of me which I missed by an inch. Its scary going fast... too scary! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1273 2009-06-03 Mr He Magazine, I swallowed the tooth and the thumb lies in some remote lane of Jersey that will forever be Oldham Massive. Mr LoveRant I can empathise with your lack of nads... I gave it full beans down a v.steep hill same morning I took a dive. A rabbit flew out in front of me which I missed by an inch. Its scary going fast... too scary! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1272 2009-06-03 Mr Bergerac. Are you selling your body parts on the black market? A tooth and a thumb must add up to a tidy sum. Dont sell to much though or you wont be able to ride ever again. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1271 2009-06-01 Tan lines are currenty back in for a limted period only. I have got mine - make sure you get yours. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1270 2009-06-01 Comiserations Bergerac, but you're obviously a gent. Out riding road shizzle with the parents at the weekend. Tough wee loop from Monty's up round to Tan Hill pub (the highest in England apparently) and back round Swaledale. Hit 50mph going down to Nateby, could easily have hit 60mph but I was just far too scared! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1269 2009-06-01 A quick blast around my usual 12 loop this afternoon was cut short by a complete lack of energy, don't know if it was the heat or the fish finger sarnies! Probably my lack of fitness. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1268 2009-05-31 Out on a training ride this morning with my 2 buddies Spencer and Jim (female). Jim, who is C/W games good, came off on a greasy right-hander, directly in front of me. I knew I could prob stay on if I hit her or def come off if I swerved to avoid her... I took the latter and duly slammed down, losing the top of my thumb (bizarrely) and a shed load of hip skin for doing so. A brave fany signing off. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1265 2009-05-29 Broke the Kona out of it's city slickin ways with Techno on saturday and rode the 65miles of the south downs way, all good fun but my shoulders are telling me not to ride without suspension forks again any time soon. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1263 2009-05-25 Wild riding Ecosse style coming up! Something bizarrely I've not really done that much of! Rock on! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1262 2009-05-22 ..brave. The weather looks pretty random for the yearly Scottish 3 dayer. Looking forward to it tho! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1261 2009-05-19 Good luck to White Sox who is getting hitched this weekend. Good luck also to Team Shortbread, hope you deliver a suitably whitty, funny, sincere and revealing Best Man's Speech. The pressure's on! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1260 2009-05-15 Achieved an Elite sub-7hr time for the Fred Whitton Challenge on Sunday, covering the 112 mile route in 6hrs 52mins. Good weather for the entire ride but culminating in a freezing hail shower for the final 10miles for that true 'hard man' feeling. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1259 2009-05-12 Now that's fame! And far more interesting to read about on the website than 10th place in some tin pot road race. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1258 2009-05-11 Yes, that is me. Page 18. Verbier. La Rant in full effect. Who's the man? Eh? Eh? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1257 2009-05-11 Bagged 9th place in the Borobridge TLI race series on Tuesday eve. Decent form continues...Fred Whitton this coming Sunday. Please let the weather be good. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1256 2009-05-07 But then I went out riding by myself so I came last also. Ohh, and I was pushed from my bike by a vigilante walker. But at least I was out - a nice 20-miler around Harrogate in the morning sunshine. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1255 2009-05-05 Ahh Ey but dey do doe dont dey doe!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1254 2009-05-01 My current decent form continued last night with 6th place at the Liverpool Mercury criterium at Litherland Sports Park. Points make prizes. Ey, ey, calm down. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1253 2009-04-30 A 41minute marathon PB but still not enough to get naming rights but there is always next year and the next rug rat. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1252 2009-04-26 Took 4th place in the first big BC road race of the season today in the wolds town of Wetwang. A field of 60 riders wittled down to about 25 by strong winds and a high pace up Life Hill six times meant I was strongly placed to take a good result. Must have been that ride over Gatesgarth that trained my legs! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1251 2009-04-26 Yes, it's the big race tomorrow and having been beaten by the Hof a few years back tomorrow I race Jordan and Peter Andre...Cheers to everyone that's sponsored me, I've gathered £1800 together so far. Now just the small matter of a four hour run... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1250 2009-04-25 Put your rotor in a vice and squash it until it is thin enough. Just like you did with that bit of wood in woodwork at school instead of just sanding it down. And stop sending me hearing aids in the post http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1249 2009-04-23 What's the story with this Scottish epic? I've got a travel permit from the misses but can't leave London until 3pm on the friday. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1248 2009-04-22 I have just bought some new pads for the Hope Mono Minis and when fitted theres no gap for the rotor... none! I took it to me LBS and the mechanic there tried and failed also. Have I any Hope or no Hope? Whats the big idea... anyone?? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1247 2009-04-22 Rode my first road race of the season last night. Bit of a contrast to the weekend's ride, nudging elbows with 79 other whippets at 36mph. Came over the line in 18th place, no points but a good lung opener. First big BC race this coming Sunday... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1246 2009-04-22 RsPkt to all attendees. Nice wee ride. Nothing strenuous. Still walking like John Wayne though... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1245 2009-04-20 like I missed a good ride. Also sound like a ride that would have broken me before lunch time. I trust steaks were consumed and that Chris produced some foul odours. Paul, I’m curious to know, did your Mum bring any of your “special mail” over to Jersey for you. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1244 2009-04-20 The best weather imaginable, on the best trails possible, with the best scenery the UK has to offer, in the company of fellow hardcore MTBers (and one in a tu-tu); a truly monstrous, all-day epic ride with rocks, crashes, tarns, Julia Bradbury, pain, technicals, mechanicals, physicals, Teen Wrist, Refuse-Sack-Man (in mud) and sunburn. One of the best rides ever. Fanytastic. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1243 2009-04-19 Brutal climbs - tick Scary descents - tick Clear blue skys - tick Hike a bike - tick Still excited from what was probably the hardest but best days riding I've ever had - more of the same please!!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1242 2009-04-19 Left the car park at 10:00, returned 18:00, 4 hrs 30 mins ride time, 45 mins refueling, the rest was spent hiking our bikes up mountains and for one lucky member this was all done in a bright PINK TUTU. A true Fanylion classic that'll be forever etched on my memory. RsPkT http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1241 2009-04-19 Yep, I would have loved to ride with y'all this weekend. But my mum has decided to visit me in Jersey. So I wont be there in body... and I wont be there in spirit either, dont believe in all that shite! But have a good one all the same. Jealous in Jersey http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1240 2009-04-17 Weather looking fine for the weekend, clear skys, light winds, sunshine but possibly a bit nippy on the tops. 9.30am at Ambleside, car park by the river. It's gonna be a looooooonnnnnngggggg day. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1239 2009-04-16 ..relationship with my MTB at the mo. Love the fact the weather is ideal for MTB action but with it being ill with bearing issues, I hate the fact I can't ride it! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1238 2009-04-14 Had a sneaky 2 hrs on the amazing Trek this morning and found some new trails plus a rather surreal tunnel section that was literally pitch black. Fingers & legs crossed the weather is this good for the Lakes ride. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1237 2009-04-12 Wasn't so hellish, rather an enjoyable 105 mile across the Yorkshire Dales and back via Brough Bank in sunshine and a devilish wind. Bealzebub! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1236 2009-04-08 40mph down a hill on me roadie on Sat. A bus pulls out directly in front of me, I go for the the anchors and ..fizzle BANG! I lurch forward, the rear-end coming up and the whole front brake-unit shears off and flies past my head. The force ripped the cable out from under the grip tape all the way to the lever. Its strange but had I been going slower, say 25mph, I would be in hospital now. As it was I just have a dry-cleaning bill to take care of. Must test brakes in future! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1235 2009-04-06 The trails are drying out, air temp is steadily creeping up and the nights are getting ever lighter. Shame all I seem to be doing is working!!! Roll on the Lakes ride. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1234 2009-04-05 Run it butt naked in under 3hrs and I'll give you £1K. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1233 2009-04-03 I need 90 friends, family, furry mammals, lycra clad weirdos and everything in between to throw a tenner in the pot to reach the magical £1500 marker for Mencap http://www.justgiving.com/alistermcdonough. I'm willing to accept challenges regarding time and clothing for the big day.... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1232 2009-04-02 Yesterday's Cheshire Cat Sportive was ridden in glorious sunshine with dry roads (though chilly air temps). Teams Hodgson, Starkey, Techno and Showbiz (remember him?) nailed the 102mile flat>rolling>downright hilly course with gusto. Full report and confirmation of times to follow. Meow. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1231 2009-03-30 Don't forget to put your clocks forward this weekend lads!! Then it'll be time for rides after work, bare legs on the bike, dusty trails, etc etc blah blah yeah yeah whatever. I seem to remember it snowed last Easter... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1230 2009-03-27 What better way to prepare for a nice easy 102mile jaunt round the Cheshire lanes than doing 96miles of the uber tough Fred Whitton Challenge route? So we did, ystrdy. Thing is, will I be able to rid me legs of the ache before Sunday...? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1229 2009-03-27 hell. Yep - this comming Sunday Hog , Techno and myself are enduring 102 miles of hell in the Cheshire Cat Sportive. 1600 riders, cobbled climbs and Belgian type weather is going to hurt. Well for me anyway. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1228 2009-03-26 There is only one way to grab a classy lady - buy her two tickets to the gun show. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1227 2009-03-26 I will be sat in my bedroom tonight cheering on our Vicky and frantically pulling on my big co.... tton jumper, because the heatings broke you see. Nope, there's no better feeling than than when I reach the point where I clim...... b into that big sweater. Cant wait. Go Vicky... hhhu...mmpff...ahhhh!! Lovely. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1226 2009-03-25 I feel today I have returned to what I know best. 4.5months MTBless, today's maiden trip of the Flux around Harewood's dusty trails was 27miles of MTB joy. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1225 2009-03-21 Just back from a fun filled sunny afternoon at Lee Quarry with Team Foghorn & He Mag, a rather surreal setting with some awesome berms and technical sections. Well worth a visit. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1224 2009-03-21 ....I am mostly riding dry and dusty trails underneath the warm spring sun with a bear and a jack russell. The rest of you ain't. Shame. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1223 2009-03-21 I simply cannot believe it: I have tickets to see Kraftwerk play at the Velodrome in July. The combination of German techno with cycling and them playing their classic Tour de France, AT THE 'DROME, is simply mind blowing. Ja ja, das ist gut. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1222 2009-03-19 were great on returning from the ride but, having the molecular density of depleated uranium, sat a bit heavy in my gut during the ride. I had to increase tyre pressure to compensate. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1221 2009-03-19 Any chance of getting the link up on here for our newest sponsor - Focused Nutrition? I'm in need of some Flapjacks and feel a little cheeky asking when I promised the earth and delivered nowt. Sort it out Tech Crew ;-) http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1220 2009-03-18 Ne'er cast a clout til the may is out. This wise old saying advises not to shed any clothes until May is out. Some say it refers to the month of May but I say it refers to the Cat Sportive. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1219 2009-03-17 My lawn needs cutting at home; I heard a Skylark singing on my ride in to work today, and, the best piece of evidence, I had exposed calves during my ride! Spring has sprung. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1218 2009-03-17 I have my new steed: 26.5lbs of Turner Flux, Reba Teams, XTR shifters, crank and rear mech, Hope Tech/X2 brakes, DT Swiss hubs, XC717 rims. Flux Deluxe. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1217 2009-03-16 After 17 years of dedicated service the original Kona Cindercone is on deaths door. Ive just been quoted £400 to get her back on the road all singing and dancing. Everthing but the frame, forks and saddle are shot....... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1216 2009-03-12 Its not "spare" time. It's time i set aside each day to check random things. If I didn't check them, who would? It's a slippery slope into total break down of law and order and full scale public riots. I just try and do my bit http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1215 2009-03-11 Or do you not spend your spare time wistfully perusing the rider profile section of this site? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1214 2009-03-11 or do team shack and team cliff diver look very similar too each other in the rider profile section? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1213 2009-03-10 2 miles, freewheeling down the hill all the way to the office. It ain't much but it is more than I have done for some time... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1212 2009-03-05 I am riding with one big pussy on Saturday. Yep - Shack is riding and finally collecting his Allez! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1211 2009-03-04 125 super tough hilly miles, av speed 22.8mph. I love EPO. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1210 2009-03-03 69 rolling flatish miles. 19.1mph I love caffine. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1209 2009-03-03 75 rolling miles 19.2 mph. I love tail winds. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1208 2009-03-03 Made my return to competetive track racing last night at the ACT meet at the Velodrome and won all 3 races I entered. Rock! Will get moved up to the Big Guns' group next week; it's gonna hurt... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1207 2009-03-03 at 6:45am?!?! On a Sunday?!?!? It's true, took the Trek Fuel out for the 1st time at stupid o'clock this morning. Weighing in at 27lb (6lb lighter than the Remedy) she was nimble, responsive and serious fun. Sram shifters felt a little odd but with a ratio of 1:1 shifting never felt so good. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1206 2009-03-01 Last saturday. 16 miles, hilly, 6hrs 45mins, average 2.summat mph. Radcore mofo. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1205 2009-02-26 Had a gastric band fitted. Should be able to get the weight off now. Legs still good. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1204 2009-02-26 ....continues. Ate a whole chocolate orange myself tonight. Legs felt great! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1203 2009-02-25 12.5 flat london miles at 8 miles an hour. Legs eleven. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1202 2009-02-24 59 windy, flat-rolling miles. Av speed 19.1mph. Legs OK. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1201 2009-02-24 49 windy, hilly miles. Average speed 17.5mph. Legs rubbish :-( http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1200 2009-02-23 52, windy, hilly miles. Average speed 16mph. Legs good. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1199 2009-02-23 Test rode a potential new steed yesterday & loved it so much I bought one! It's got a 9 in the title & was one of What Mountain Bikes finalists for bike of the year 2008. Have u guessed what it is yet? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1198 2009-02-22 happened when I was riding with you guys in Scotland on the 1st Fanylion ride of the year, hence me missing it first time round. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1197 2009-02-20 Downhill Maniac as Rachel Atherton's crash was over a month ago so are you suffering memory loss? Get with the program of the biking world and get out on your bike! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1196 2009-02-20 To Rachel Atherton who face planted a truck while testing her new road bike.........ouch! Hmm, mountain or truck? Tough one! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1195 2009-02-19 Well done Mike and Nicole...like Bergerac I'm yet to fall into the trap ;-) http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1194 2009-02-16 I am jumping on this pregnancy bandwagon - Mrs Mastiles is pregnant with twins - due in June. :-O http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1193 2009-02-16 Al...how's the report going? Now you've done the deed (congrats) you should have ample time to produce pages of prose related to monkey fist, golf, owta bownds, faff, jagermeister etc. And a spot o biking. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1192 2009-02-15 Thats right, we went to Verbier last year... but you wouldn't know it, because some useless sod hasnt done the report. Now I'm not a tell-tale but its all Alistair's fault. I blame him uniquivocally and without restraint! You know what, if want something doing you have to do it yer bleedin self. Watch this space... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1191 2009-02-15 ..is live! Yep - Valentines night with no bird means finishing the 'long awaited' Peaks report. Go on - have a peak - you all know where it is! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1190 2009-02-15 I'd just like to add that I have so far managed to not get a girl pregnant, the celebration of which continues ad infinitum. I am particularly pleased given the level of opportunities I have had. I have not been been conned or tricked and I remain ever vigilant. Commiserations to those of you who have fallen.... ahem.... Well done lads! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1189 2009-02-13 Chalk another one up for the next generation of Fanylion, myself and Jen are on an official sprog count down to the 15th August. Sheldon this also me pulling out of any Verbier trip this year! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1188 2009-02-12 ...feeling? Riding to work with a tailwind, oh joy. First commute since being knocked off and since knee op. I'm Back. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1187 2009-02-10 I can vouch for dave eating his FIST haggis in the Dumfries version of the Blue Oyster Bar. He loved it, saddle was a tad sore in the morning though. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1186 2009-02-09 After being blown away by my fist haggis experience I am now addicted to the stuff. In fact, it was porridge for breakfast and im actually eating a haggis for lunch at work whilst writing this. Am I turning Scottish http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1185 2009-02-09 Whoo hoo! Rode the 5 mins to work, got the studded tyres and everything. Mint. Revisited Mabie on Saturday, even better with no slush! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1184 2009-02-02 The kona has been stripped of it's slicks and im ready for the full 3 inches of snow that should wipe out all of Londons transport network. Im actually quite looking forward to the monday morning ride in for once. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1183 2009-02-02 Great news Quad, hopefully see you on the trails soon to share nappy stories and catch some Zzzzz's. RsPKt http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1182 2009-01-29 Well done Mr Quad. Massive respect http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1181 2009-01-29 Congrats and welcome to the world Quadlet! You taking him on his first road beasting at the weekend? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1180 2009-01-29 A mini-Quad-let!!! Congratulations to you both!!!! Good work Team Quad, the fruits of your loins have borne forth a new member of Team FanyLion! Or am I getting a little ahead of myself here? Maybe. Love to the Quad family. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1179 2009-01-27 Congratulations :-) http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1178 2009-01-27 On Sunday afternoon Baby Quad aka Alfie arrived into our world kicking and screaming. Weighing 6lb 13oz he has good lungs and strong legs perfect for spinning pedals. The birth was text book, Carrie was AMAZING, he is PERFECT and I am just....... PROUD. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1177 2009-01-27 For the first ever posting from he mag. After my slight disapearance from the team outings (approx 5 years) truly loving getting back into it. In a few months of hard training i should be able to rival a slightly ashmatic gerbil on the fitness scale. Top weekend only let down by internal scalding due to eating the worlds hottest cooked breakfast. He mag http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1176 2009-01-26 Kirroughtree rocked and Mabie defeated the lesser bikers 10 miles in with it's "muddy leg busting cheeky off the beaten track trails" John showed us. A truly Fanytastic wknd, RsPkT http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1175 2009-01-26 Top ride Sunday... anyway, a mate is selling his really rather new Meta 55 (large). Anyone interested? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1174 2009-01-26 All this 'not cycling' is killing me. My back hurts, I'm bored, my legs are shrinking, I am constipated. I NEED TO RIDE MY BIKE AGAIN. But my knee hurts, so I can't. Harumph. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1173 2009-01-22 Enjoy the winter riding in Scotland. I am days few from jetting off to the sand pit again but have managed 250 miles on the road bike in the Welsh Valleys in Jan! roll on April, spinning bike in the gym till then! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1172 2009-01-20 Love Rant's itinerary for Friday sounds good - Coffee, cakes, fettle, lunch, leisurely 10k, clean bikes, coffee, cakes, drive, curry, beer, bed. Just the ticket for a bleak-midwinter-day. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1171 2009-01-20 Bike fettled in preparation for this wknds 7 Stanes winter madness, spd's back on the shelf and replaced with a pair of sturdy confidence inspiring flats. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1169 2009-01-19 Spent 20mins on the turbo trainer last night, that's as much as I was allowed by my physio. Knee feels fine! 25mins tmrw night... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1167 2009-01-15 Turbo training, x-biking, turbo training, x-biking, turbo training, x-biking, turbo training, x-biking... Can you see a theme ere? Yep, its called winter. Roll on summer. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1166 2009-01-15 Good to hear it all went well Stevie lad. Now, do I get the training in now whilst Hog cant? Nah.... I cannae be fooked! Will be seeing y'all at CyB. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1164 2009-01-11 Out for a short blast on the road today. About 10mph into the wind and about 30mph with it behind. Bit dicey in the cross winds too. Happy days. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1163 2009-01-11 After a speedy recovery i rode Cannock Chase with team bear good ride + top carvery afterwards. RspKT! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1162 2009-01-11 Job done! Torn cartledge fettled, few days off work, back on the bike in a couple of weeks. Bonza!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1161 2009-01-07 Team Captain with your op tomorrow, hope all goes well. I trust you've requested Titanium? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1160 2009-01-06 Having a bionic knee insert put in tmrw so will be off the bike for a couple of weeks. Will miss 7 Stanes ride at end of Jan too :-[ see you at CyB in Feb! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1159 2009-01-06 ...keep em off, for White Sox: he's got engaged! Rumours that he had to propose to her to stop her moaning about his new road bike are unfounded. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1158 2009-01-05 First off massive hats off to Mastiles! Second, hats off to all the team and espc. Bear for his sterling efforts as team lynchpin in 2008. Roll on 09, time to start shedding the festive poundage. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1157 2009-01-05 Without the snow of course but with treacherous ice patches dotted about the climbs and descents, a great days riding with top weather and some xmas pounds shed along the way. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1156 2009-01-04 A 50 mile road ride ystrdy in sunny but chilly conditions saw off the last of my Festive spread. Temps struggled to stay above freezing but hot pie and peas back home rocked! Just a couple of more days of riding to cram in before my knee op on Wed. Yeowch! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1155 2009-01-04 Due to my drunken antics on new years eve my hands are now in bandages, after a high speed crash pushing a shopping cart with a 18stone bloke in down the road. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1154 2009-01-02 If anyone else is up for shedding the xmas pounds Team Cliff Diver, He Magazine, Bear and myself will be hitting the trails near mine this coming sunday, fun starts at 10 am. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1153 2009-01-01 For tomorrow. I WILL be on more rides next year so expect to be chastised in the Bergerac style you all know and adore. I love you guys! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1152 2008-12-31 Just bought me a nice hat http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1151 2008-12-31 Did we tell clients we would come in over Christmas if they had any work for us? Team Stuck At Work http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1150 2008-12-30 Eco Panzer took me on a hilly-as-hell 50mile road ride ystrdy to help rid me of my turkey excesses. We clawed our way up Carlton Bank so Rorie could remind me what proper road riding is. Tuff tough touff. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1149 2008-12-29 Three and half fun filled hours were had today finding new trails, awesome gnarly technical downhills, sweet single track and glorious sunshine. Loving the Trek and looking forward to the years riding ahead. Life's Good :-) http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1148 2008-12-28 Team Lottie is well impressed, and I think she might want to ride! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1147 2008-12-28 That's great news, well done to you both. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1146 2008-12-27 ..come down my chimney so i went out on the bike, 30 miles and a festive steakTM of turkey afterwards. Any way, well done Mike and Nicole - told ya 'things come to those who wait' RSPKT! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1145 2008-12-26 Santa visited Team Mastiles' house, came down the chimney and filled Nicole's stockings. And she's have a baby! Well, she's actually having two! Team Twins. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1144 2008-12-26 Merry christmas one and all. The trek got an early present today, I took her out for 2 hours! Team captain your news is good news, it's safer on the mountains, no cars doing 40mph, just your fellow fany's. Best wishes http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1143 2008-12-24 Merry Christmas team mates, all the best for 2009 - the year we get on the podium! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1142 2008-12-24 Merry Xmas to all the Team and all our fans and followers. Here's to a most radikal, rspKtFuL 2009. My New Year's resolution? To ride more MTB, seriously, you heard it here... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1141 2008-12-24 Happy Christmas team!!! And you Vicky - I know you're reading x http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1140 2008-12-23 ..on Saturday. Yep, even though it was raining from the grey mono chrome above, I just had to, and boy did I enjoy it. Anyway, Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year to all. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1139 2008-12-23 It got light just that little bit earlier this morning!??!! Summer is on it's way!!! YEEEEHAAAAA!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1138 2008-12-23 Rode on Sat for first time since being hit by car and was only 100yrds from my house when another car decided not to see me and nearly hit me. Take care guys, it's deadly out there. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1137 2008-12-22 I'll have a bit of that Bear. Nice and cuddly... ohh aye!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1136 2008-12-18 You paying bear? If so I'm in! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1135 2008-12-17 ...Christmas, winter and grey day's so I need some sun! ! Anyone fancy a long weekend in Spain in the New Year as Verbier is a long way off! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1134 2008-12-16 Scary business H, glad you're OK. That's a genuine nightmare. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1133 2008-12-12 I was hit by a car doing about 40mph last night whilst cycling home from work. I am OK, sore bum, but training bike is a write off, frame snapped in half. I am running out of bikes!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1132 2008-12-10 Cracking day and night spent in Manchester. Good effort by everyone I think. Except for that bloody berk in the VP pic. Where did he come from, how did he get out of his harness? Ruined!!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1131 2008-12-09 Rocked it. Think the cold is now pneumonia. But it was worth it. Yaaatttaaa! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1130 2008-12-08 Many thanks for a great night and great company - I even managed to keep my pants on this year. I think. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1129 2008-12-08 I like track biking. I want a track bike. And a new liver. Big shout to the Oldham posseeee for organising a cracking night out, a good turn out boys, let's see some of you out of the trails a bit more next year too. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1128 2008-12-07 Velodrome rocked, we rocked manchester but meeting Vicky Pendleton rocked the most. Harry Hill turned up too! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1127 2008-12-07 Yup, today is the day of the Annual FanyLion Xmas Dinner, including the first team outing to Manchester Velodrome. How will DHM cope with being strapped to a brakeless bike? Will Ewok find a suitable ledge to crash off? What expletives will Bear come up with? Full report Monday. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1126 2008-12-06 Saturday sees us take to the boards at the Manchester Vélodrome for the annual FanyLion Christmas bash and then for meal and beer at Tom’s Chop House in the city. Should be a good one! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1125 2008-12-05 Am I made of jeyer stuff than hog or just more sensible? Or indeed both ? While hog was freezing to his bars I was sweating like a rabid hamster on the turbo trainer. Nice n' toasty ! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1124 2008-12-01 My early morning spin in sub-zero temperatures had me riding with frost formed on my gloves, arms & feet, ice crusted to my handlebars & forks and slush to drink. Windchill-tastic!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1123 2008-11-30 I think Im gonna get a new bike, any suggestions?? Anyone know of someone selling a second hand bike that would suit...keep me posted http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1122 2008-11-30 Here's a vid of us mincing round Kielder last Friday - Mincing Vid http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1120 2008-11-26 If it's not full-suss with XTR, Chris King-BLING, Disc Brakes and fully Mountain Equipped then you will have some explaining to do!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1119 2008-11-25 My insurance company are gonna pay up. It's new bike time. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1118 2008-11-25 25 miles into a freezing cold ride and a puncture greeted me = cold hands and feet. No fun there but thanks to 'white van man' who stopped to help and to Cliff Diver who collected his restored Trek Fuel 90 on Sunday. Watch this space for his comeback! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1117 2008-11-24 A 43 mile road ride to my Mum's on Satdi into a freezing headwind, on rough but busy roads and in total darkness was not fun. But hey, I was riding my bike, who needs it to be fun? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1116 2008-11-24 I had meant the collective "you" as in the team. I hope i did not rub salt in the wounds. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1115 2008-11-19 ...for the kind words. BTW, I didn't go to Wales, I had no bike, remember? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1114 2008-11-18 Hodgson I feel your pain. Hanging too good for them etc. Scum. On another note hope you enjoyed wales, did a spot of hike a bike in the Lakes. Awesome Descent http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1113 2008-11-17 RspKT to White Socks for putting us up for the night! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1112 2008-11-17 ..of the earth them thieves. If I see anyone out and about on a silver Turner 5 Spot with Chris King hardware they will be shot! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1111 2008-11-17 Little did I know, but my ride at Dalby was to be the last supper for me and my beloved Turner 5 Spot, which was stolen by scumbags from my car on Thursday evening. If I find them I will surely kill them. Fingers/legs/arms/testicles crossed for insurance payout. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1110 2008-11-15 Yesterday Eco Panzer and I raged it round Dalby at great speed, riding through abeautiful sunset and into the dusk and early evening, until my light batteries died. Eco on a borrowed brutal hardtail was most bum-sore afterwards. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1109 2008-11-13 This afternoon Team Eco Panzer and I will be hugging trees and one another at Dalby Forest, getting rad and seeing if us two road/TT dabbling Jey Boys can remember how to ride fat tyres and mud. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1108 2008-11-12 I have rid my body of the evil man flu virus so back on the training for our FanyTrack™ bash in 4 weeks time. Bring it on! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1107 2008-11-11 See my little Stiffee, here. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1106 2008-11-09 My exact words as I laid eyes on the newly sprayed Stiffee frame for the 1st time. Jaw dropingly amazing and thanks to the legend that is Team Bear the stiffee is now fettled and ready to ride. Kid & Sweet Shop spring to mind ;-D http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1105 2008-11-09 Yes, you've heard it here first. Over the course of several ales myself and Techno have perfected the design and will be showcasing our essential commuter cycle wear in a dragons den near you soon... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1104 2008-11-09 It's ready for collection. Pic to follow, hopefully it'll grace the space on the left of this text & spare us all of the constant reminder of this years shat weather! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1103 2008-11-07 Did it! Ace ride, set off from carpark 7.30pm returned 11.45pm. Sampled hospitality of Skiddaw House, ate bacon drank Laphroaig and Stella. Raged it downhill, wildstyle. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1102 2008-11-07 I seem to be spending a small fortune on bits'n pieces for cycling but not actually doing any, at all! Still no Stiffee news but CRC have a wicked Flood Sale on, go grab a bargain but don't sit and look at it like I have to. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1101 2008-11-06 Night ride up to Skiddaw House youth hostel tonight. Cook sausages, drink whiskey, set off fireworks, ride back down. Rock and feckin roll dudes! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1100 2008-11-05 I was pounded by Techno last weekend. A 60 mile road soiree out to Burnsall in the Dales saw me gnawing my handlebars before the half way point due to my recent LurgsTM. By the time we rode back into Leeds I was struggling to keep my speed in double figures and was suffering tunnel vision. Take it to the limit guys. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1099 2008-11-05 Congrats to DHM on the birth of the Mini Maniac. No doubt now getting zero sleep and up to his neck in nappies and sick, DHM is getting a taste of just how extreme life can be... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1098 2008-11-05 Team Frances Willow was born at 23:45 on Halloween night, weighing in at 8lb 4oz she's a little beauty and is home safe and sound. A massive thank you to Yummy Mummy Jools for the best gift in the World. X http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1097 2008-11-02 Calling London Lions - Pride of Spitalfields for 6pm this eve ?? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1096 2008-10-31 Yes it's finally here - after 4 straight weekends of flogging myself around the lanes / hills / pubs of Sussex in training , this weekend sees my legs getting ripped off by El Hog in Yorkshire. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1095 2008-10-31 I have the world’s most deadly virus -Man Flu. So no cycling related shenanigans for a while until I rid myself of this killer. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1094 2008-10-31 Had to chisel ice off my windscreen this morning before driving to work. Winter's here, wrap your Fanys up warm if you're venturing out on yer bikes, which looking at the lack of News and Reports, none of you are doing anyway... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1093 2008-10-28 Baby was due yesterday but no news to report as yet. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1092 2008-10-27 No news, tick tock ;-[ Just weighed the new Trek Remedy though 32lbs. Needless to say he'll be on a diet after the festive period. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1091 2008-10-24 Gonna be riding tomorrow, first time in 5 weeks having had LurgTM and a variety of other afflictions. Looking forward to it. Have a nice weekend everyone! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1090 2008-10-24 Don't seem to be much going on at the mo here at FanyLion Towers...all quiet... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1089 2008-10-24 Bob jackson cycles in Leeds have just received the new steed and will be giving her a new lease of life. In 4 weeks time she'll return all shiny and new and covered in Burnt Copper Metallic paint. Tick Tock 4 weeks ;-) http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1088 2008-10-11 If anyone wants to meet up I think I'll be riding in South Lakes on Saturday. Not sure where etc but somewhere. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1087 2008-10-08 Not yellow, 2005/6 model is it?? Seriously though, good choice. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1086 2008-10-08 just bought a Cove Stiffee. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1085 2008-10-07 Looking to buy a frame to stick all the bits on from my Tomac, narrowed it down to one of the following: On one 456 Summer Season, Dialled Alpine or a Cove Stiffee. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1084 2008-10-07 Dear Riders, it is with pleasure that I inform you that Ewok will be having a baby fur ball due in mid March. Parents to be are very excited! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1083 2008-10-06 Is it just me or does Team Captain's "HILL" look more like a "FLAT" road! Steve, come back to the light that is Mountain Biking and ride some proper "HILLS" where gurning is compulsory. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1082 2008-10-01 ...of the Hill Climb as I gurn my way to the top! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1081 2008-10-01 Happy Birthday to Shack! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1080 2008-09-30 Took 5th place in the annual Obricoaching RT Open Hill Climb event on Saturday and was highest placed Obri rider. Rode so hard my legs turned orange. Natch. Posted a time of 4min 36secs with winner a full 30secs ahead of me. He was like Pantani I tell ya!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1079 2008-09-29 I changed my mind and bought a Trek Remedy 7 instead, it comes with a lifetime warranty and has 6" of travel. Just back from it's maiden voyage & to say it soaked up my local trails like they weren't even there is an understatement! Bring on Jacobs Ladder later this month. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1078 2008-09-28 Had a training course in Leicester ystrdy, took my bike and had a blast around the lanes of Leicestershire afterwards: Newtown Linford, Beacon Hill, Quorn, Mountsorrell, Anstey...nice. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1077 2008-09-26 Tomorrow I pick up my new Commencal Meta 5.5 VIP frame courtesy of Royles in Wilmslow, unlike everyone else involved with the Tomac frame saga they've actually put their hand out to help. A significant discount on the frame and a helping hand to build it, MaSSeef RsPkT to them. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1076 2008-09-25 I'm still in Purgatory unfortunately but I've just contacted Tomac direct, fingers crossed they'll get me back in the saddle because buying a new frame/bike with a baby on the way isn't an option. Grrrrrrrr http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1075 2008-09-23 Ta for the best holiday ever....guiding and trails were ace and the hospitality and accommodation were superb....we'll be back I'm sure. Monkey Fist! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1074 2008-09-22 It was warm and sunny yesterday. I ventured into my shed and found a peculiar two-wheeled contraption. Some say it is called a bikecycle. Anyway, I got on it, I rode it, I enjoyed it. I have found my love of biking again. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1073 2008-09-22 What a tremendous week! I'm genuinely galvanized to ride more (We will see how long that lasts). That Oryx was deffo giving me the eye and I wasnt even 'Outta Bownds!!!' http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1072 2008-09-21 Tommorow I will tackle the Breacon Beast Challenge, over 100k distance and 2500m of climbing. Should be a laugh! Report to follow! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1071 2008-09-13 A memorable date; a date from which you measure all other dates; a date on which the world changed; no, not the falling of the twin towers, something even more world changing: TEAM STARKEY'S BIRTHDAY. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1070 2008-09-11 Is apparently good news!?!? Still waiting to hear back from Royles about my deceased Tomac, rumour is I'll get a rather hefty discount on a new frame. A Merlin Works 4 for the price of a goat would be nice. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1069 2008-09-10 TTK, you're a liability. I seem to remember you riding in the Alps with a knackered shoulder. You really should stop playing these extreme sports, especially in the lead up to foreign biking trips. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1068 2008-09-10 The doctor says there's nothing that can be done and that I should not do sport for four weeks while it heels....I say ill see those that are going on saturday in Geneva:) http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1067 2008-09-10 He's coming back!! No not Lance, Monster Munch!! He's moving back Oop North from Darn Sarf, expect to see him on a FanyLion ride soon. Maybe. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1066 2008-09-10 Stupid sport anyway. Hope leg is OK. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1065 2008-09-10 Just about to go to A & E to find out if playing football last night has cost me my place in Verbier next week. It does not feel good. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1064 2008-09-10 The bar for ultimate Jeyness has just been raised! 11hrs 48mins 57secs of fun (!?) in Sherborne on a pretty tough course. Full results here. Maximum rSpKt to everyone who took part & the fantastic support... report to follow! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1063 2008-09-09 Hats off to Rorie, completed the iron man in top quarter of the field it seems. Sam... poor excuse mate ;) http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1062 2008-09-09 Another win for me in the Courses des Primes event last night at Manchester Velodrome. Hoovered up all the points then lapped most of the field just to rub their noses in it. RsPkT. Could hardly walk afterwards mind you... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1061 2008-09-09 Dunno what 'Bread is on about. Spent the weekend looking out the window (while churning out out 500W on the turbo trainer of course,,,). 'Work issues' meant I missed my flight on Friday. No Ballaericbear for me. Gutted. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1060 2008-09-08 Well done boys, but Techno DNF? More detail on this abject failure. (I spent the weekend at home looking out the window at the rain...). http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1059 2008-09-08 Bealach Mor sportive done and dusted. Shortbread 5hrs 20, Bear 6hrs 19, Techno DNF. Shortbread affected by a cold while Bear was attacked by a wasp! Fantastic course, no rain, amazing views, brutal wind made it all worthwhile. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1058 2008-09-07 All the best to the sportive and triathlon factions! Weather's gonna be rubbish, but when the going gets tough, Team FanyLion get going. Then suffer a technical, a physical, stack it and end up in the pub/A&E. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1057 2008-09-05 Bon chance comrades! I will be washing my hair. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1056 2008-09-04 Swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles, run 26.2 miles - IronmanUK this sunday! There's gonna be some Wet Lions out there this weekend... good luck all! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1055 2008-09-03 This coming Saturday myself, Shortbread and Techno do battle with the Highlands answer to the Fred Whitton – The Bealach Mor challenge. 90 miles of Cols, in what is to be gale force winds and rain. Wish us luck. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1054 2008-09-03 Forget Tyson V Holyfield, I reckon the next legendary sporting bout will be between our very own Hog and the olympic legend Hoy. Well done Captain, wear your medals with pride. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1053 2008-09-02 RspKt to Hog, i'm gonna have to raise my game for the 6th... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1052 2008-09-02 Entered my first track racing event last night at Manchester Velodrome and out of the 5 events I did I won 2 of them: unbelievable! Won Course des Primes and Points races. Didn't have a clue what was going on in Devil Take the Hindmost, I was eliminated on lap 2. But give me a good old fashioned 'head down, bum up, gnaw the handlebars' race and I'm right at home! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1051 2008-09-02 Rode to my Mum's ystrdy for Sunday lunch: 43 rolling to flat miles. The aim, sub-2hrs. I managed it in 1hr, 59mins, 28secs. Phew. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1050 2008-09-01 Sadly my new frame to replace the old Eli MK 1 has bitten the dust too. While buying shiney new bits & fettling her a quick glance at one of the welds made me squeel with utter sadness and disbelief. Moral = Don't look at yer bike, just ride it. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1049 2008-08-28 "Strangely enjoyable"???? You whinged all the way round you big jessie! :) It was EXTREMELY wet right enough. Roll on Verbier! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1048 2008-08-26 A wet and Autuminal Bank Holiday ride in the Lakes yesterday. Kieran, I salute you! It was a grim but strangley enjoyable ride but why on earth do cars stop on Honister Pass getting in our way. Grrrr! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1047 2008-08-26 Twas most rad to be on my MTB again after so long, though I need some lessons to remind myself how to use it (Thanks Kieren)!! Sat ride was not the best, I think I enjoyed sitting around eating cake and abusing one another more than the riding. Maybe I'm getting soft!?!? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1046 2008-08-18 Big up to Team Shack for organizing a wet'n'wicked wknd in the Dales, a tough 32 miles of lostness on Saturday and 16 fun man made miles on Sunday. RsPkT http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1045 2008-08-17 Make me so proud to be British. They are an example of excellence to every aspiring athlete. Bring on the Team GB road team next year and the Tour De France is ours!! Go GB Wooooo!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1043 2008-08-15 In the sprint for 9th place in the Liverpool Mercury Circuit Race last night I lost my back wheel on the final hairpin bend and stacked it. Gutted. This morning I have a backside like a baboon and a head like a bear. Grrr. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1042 2008-08-14 Again. SiTS 2008 followed the now established 24 hr race routine - Friday night, nice weather BBQ, few cans, Saturday morning - torrential rain and a mudbath of a course. Tamest course ever as well, literally a muddy field in places with no climbs or descents of note. We'll enter another though, oh yes, because one day we'll do one thats dry. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1041 2008-08-10 ... to the SITS mob - I fear you may drown. Been off this week trying to rage on the road. Been out with my dad, just about managed to beat him. Bloddy hell. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1040 2008-08-09 It is wet, cold and muddy. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1039 2008-08-09 Go boys!! Teams Shortbread, Bear, Shack and Beard are racing at Sleepless in the Saddle this weekend. May the sun shine above your heads and the ground be dusty beneath your tyres. rspKt! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1038 2008-08-08 I am nothing if not consistent, taking another 10th place in the last Chevin Cycle TLI race of the season last Tuesday. Atrocious conditions, heavy rain and a farmer hedge-cutting showering hawthorn thorns all over the road made it a fun evening. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1037 2008-08-08 Rumour has it Team Voodoo might even be joining us on the next ride! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1036 2008-08-05 The return of long time (non riding) member Team Voodoo!!! He has just ordered a Marin Alpine Trail, mint!!! See him on the trails soon!!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1035 2008-08-01 Road race last night, touch of wheels up ahead in the bunch and about 5 riders ended up in a heap: carnage. Managed to avoid the mellee but bunch had vanished into distance by the time I remounted. Grrr. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1034 2008-07-23 My attept to complete my first 12 hour solo event failed. I was bobbing along trying to ride at an even pace, i was even managing to cope with the Mountain Mayhem type mud coditions. However, the mud managed to strangle my rear mech and drag it into my spokes - two laps complete and my day was over. Bummer! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1033 2008-07-21 'We appear to have come on holidy by mistake'. 'We want the finest trails known to humanity, we want them here and we want them now' etc etc etc http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1032 2008-07-21 Again a truly fantastic weekend at Uncle Monty's with plenty of hardcore natural riding and steak eating but AGAIN the weather was dire. Huddled round a BBQ at 9pm shivering. Is this is what we have come to expect from our Summer now? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1031 2008-07-21 Your training event will come in useful for the proper riding this weekend.....Uncle Monty's! Steak, ale and hills. Innit. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1030 2008-07-15 So I entered a road race yesterday. Went as hard as I could just to stay with the pack, got dropped immediately and finally fell apart 10 miles before the end. Mark Cavendish need not fear.... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1029 2008-07-14 Only myself and Shortbread write reports so go read the Peaks one! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1028 2008-07-10 Well done Rorie - just think, that 5 hours would have got you halfway round May's tour de Ben Nevis. Pics of you in a pink triathlon bikini top urgently requsted ;-) http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1027 2008-07-09 I just hope and pray the weather is good for Uncle Monty's so we can tackle High Street once more. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1026 2008-07-09 1.2 mile swim, 58 mile bike, 12 mile run all carried out in wonderful british summer weather (torrential rain). Finished in 5:05:25 - perfect warm up for the Ironman. rSpKt! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1025 2008-07-07 First ride of the new machine today and I have to say i'm very pleased, seems just about spot on. Got a bashring (nice jey red) on order and then that'll be me. Happy days. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1024 2008-07-04 Top wknd had on the Dark Peaks finest, 26 miler on Saturday with no rain but 1 dead Stumpjumper. Sunday was 18 miles of fast descents and again, no rain!! The heavens opened as the last tent was packed, Fanylion 1 Weather 0 RsPkT http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1023 2008-06-29 I'm nearly there with a new steed! Purchased an NS Society HT frame last night, got my XT and my crossrides, thomson/Easton/SDG finishing kit and Techno's old Pace RC40 workhorses for the front. All black baby all black. Sweet, I wanna ride!!!!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1022 2008-06-29 I quote "it's in June so the weather should be pristine", it couldn't be any further from pristine right now, tomorrows killer loop followed by a night camping is becoming less appealing as each rain drop falls. Could be worse though, Jay-Z could be playing at the campsite. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1021 2008-06-27 Uncle Monty's lakeland shenanigans, get in touch and sign up. BBQ and stale ale guaranteed. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1020 2008-06-20 Ellie has had a baby number two? I had a monster one this morning. ;-) http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1019 2008-06-20 Congratulations from all to Steve and Ellie on baby number 2! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1018 2008-06-20 ….to all the teams, soloist’s, bikers, elite racers, unicyclists etc competing in this years Mountain Mayhem as the weather is going to be horrid. FanyLion will not be attending in any shape or form I am afraid as we consulted the weather gods beforehand. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1017 2008-06-20 Good job lads, highland epic sounds buff! Still waiting on a new bike InsuranceFaffTM... jesus wept. Steadily losing fitness as I spend all my time reading books for uni. Roll on hand-in date. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1016 2008-06-18 The Dales and Highlands reports are live so go and read them and last night after a year out, I rode with Downhill Maniac and went over the bars. Pain is temporary; glory is forever and all that! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1015 2008-06-18 Still no Mini Hog, now over a week late. If there's no sign by next Tues they're gonna drag the little critter out by his/her ears. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1014 2008-06-18 Ive not seen so many people push a bike since my first fanylion ride. Completed the London to Brighton yesturday and am now looking forward one of Techno's stone circle cycle campathons this weekend. All good prep for the Peaks in a couple of weeks. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1013 2008-06-16 Only joking. She looks like this. You'd be grumpy too if you had an 8lb cannonball inside you! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1012 2008-06-16 Still no Jr Hog#2, now 6 days late and Mrs Hog is getting big and grumpy. In fact she now looks like this and is starting to form her own gravitational field. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1011 2008-06-16 What does Mrs Hog look like today ?! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1010 2008-06-16 Avebury at dawn - awesome. Followed by a staggering array of iron age forts, burial mounds, and a spot of lunch at the White Horse of Uffington. Mega (lithic). http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1009 2008-06-16 No map, no sleeping bag, no idea. Have loaded up the Inbred with pannier and tent and a tin orf sardines and a flaggon of wine. Off to camp at Avebury stone circles and bike the Ridgeway back to London. With lashings of home made elderflower cordial (no, really...) http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1008 2008-06-13 Day 3 and still no sign of the Jr Hog#2. Is it waiting for the weather to improve? Is it waiting for the end of the Dauphine before coming out? Or for the Fany Peaks ride? Mrs Hog now looking like... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1007 2008-06-13 I actually went for a ride last night!!!! It's the truth I tell ya, not yer piddly break me in gently ride either, a proper leg busting 20 miler. 1st outing too since ditching the shat SPD's for a lovely set of V12's, they made me feel naked and free again. Thank you DMR http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1006 2008-06-12 Still no signs, this little critter is most un-Hodgsonlike in his/her lateness. Mrs Hog now looking like... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1005 2008-06-12 Jr Hog #2 was due yesterday but no signs or twitches. Mrs Hog getting uncomfortable and looking like... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1004 2008-06-11 I should add that the poor little critter didn't quite like mouth to mouth much and kicked Distillery in the shin! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1003 2008-06-08 The deer chose not to take the safe option to run left, instead ran along the trail in front of us on a 40mph descent and ran headfirst into a fence post braining itself. Shortbread administered mouth to mouth but in the end there was nothing we could do for her. Bambi R.I.P. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1002 2008-06-07 There's one on ebay. If I can get the frame cheap i'll build it up and see what it's like. Quite like the idea of something light mind you... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1001 2008-06-06 V12's fitted, chain oiled, tyres inflated, brakes adjusted, suspension checked, Y-Fronts on, shorts on, top on, trainers on, helmet on and off down the street for a wee blast. 1.1 miles and my pedal arm fell off! So close. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=1000 2008-06-06 They weigh an absolute ton. Over 5lbs I think so coveproof. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=999 2008-06-06 Tasty. Same geometry as Inbred (am satisfied owner of said steed). But tweaked for longer travel forks and beefier tubes. Nice. Get one. In powder blue. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=998 2008-06-06 Does anyone ride one of these, or has done? Looking at a cheapish solution to my bike woes. Some frames on ebay. How would they compare with the old Stiffee? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=997 2008-06-05 What a day for a ride - even on the road. Blue skies, 90 miles and an average speed of 19mph, aerobars are neat! IM training right on track. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=996 2008-06-04 Rain, rain, puddles, miserable, rain, clouds, rain, quack, quack, rain, no biking, glum, rain, grey, rain, pitter patter, rain, rain, go away, come again another day... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=995 2008-06-03 Weeks of x-biking, weeks of tarmac training, weeks of various MTB action and rides to and from work. I think am ready for the Polka Dot Challenge this coming Sunday. All I hope is that I feel and perform a dam sight better than I did in the Highlands or else I will be in the Broomwagon. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=994 2008-05-29 Why, indeed, do any of us bother to spend a fortune on aluminium/steel/carbon fibre products and throw our legs over our steeds on occasion/at regular intervals? For fun maybe? Do we enjoy it? For the pain, the sense of achievement, the relaxation, the comraderie? I dunno, I just do it - keeps me out of trouble, stops me sniffing tip-ex. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=993 2008-05-28 3 days in Shortbreadland was testament to the question 'why do we bother' ? For days like this. Come on men, let's see you out in the hills one of these days. Report to follow. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=992 2008-05-27 Took a right battering in the Arthur Caygill Trophy road race this weeekend at Richmond in North Yorkshire. Three times up Waitwith Bank dang near killed me, could hardly turn my cranks over by the end as many more sensible riders abandoned. A tough race and I clearly am nowhere near tough enough. Get me outta here... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=991 2008-05-27 Thanks folks - enjoy your weekend in the wilds. I'm sizing up new steeds already, but it'snot the same... :( http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=990 2008-05-24 Hard luck Cove...good job you're insured. Get a guard dog, or a bear in the cellar. Sam, unsure if I damaged the VW...I reckon probably. The thigh of steel would have put paid to the front wing hopefully ;-) http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=989 2008-05-21 Cove - comiserations : have been on the receiving end myself so I know the pain bro ! Hope the insurance sorts itself out. Bread - did the chunky Lemond put a dent in the guys car as well as his wallet ? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=988 2008-05-21 Took 10th place in a very tough TLI race at Wistow nr Selby last night. Average speed of 26.2mph tells the story as Pearl Izumi/Planet X rider Liam Holohan dished out the pain and suffering. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=987 2008-05-21 ..guys, bad news from all over the country for the Fanys....not good. Get well soon Dan, hard lines to Cove, new bikes ahoy. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=986 2008-05-21 Bikes, bashed, crashed and nicked, and bodies beaten up too. We are all having not much luck at the mo! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=985 2008-05-21 I'm raging. Both road bike and MTB stolen from my garage last night. £4000 up in smoke. Insurance will cover about a crank if i'm lucky. Foo-king scum bags. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=984 2008-05-21 Hit a big VW today after it pulled out in front of me....was doing 20 mph...resulting impact saw me airborne superman style over the top of the car and onto the tarmac. It's quite hard isn't it, tarmac? Escaped with cuts and bruises. Bike seems ok, apart from wheels which are wrecked. It takes more than a Chelsea Tractor to break Shortbread http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=983 2008-05-20 Presumably the odds against you taking up biking again have now increased again........;-( http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=982 2008-05-19 I'm gonna be a dad again, Jools's is 17 weeks pregnant and all's well. I'll let you know in late October when Downhill junior's born if it's a pink or blue card, in the meantime I'll keep ya'll up to date with any news. :-D http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=981 2008-05-18 Collected the Giant after £220 quids worth of upgrades, repairs and replacement, bring on Junes ride. Any chance of changing the photo, Shack has a new wife and it's sunny where I am. Every time I open the site I get a winter chill!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=980 2008-05-14 Further to Steve's posting, with subtle but important differences : What a ride: excessive heat, excessive views, excessive gradients, Air Ambulance needed for some poor soul, puncture 9 miles from the finish (Hog - race lite tyres in the Lakes - what were you thinking !?) made the day most interesting. 7hrs 14mins total time, good enough for Ist Class Standard, missing out on Elite Standard by 14mins. 15mins of FaffTM. Grrrrr. See ?! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=979 2008-05-12 I heard that it was and I could swear I occasionally caught a glimpse of daylight as I sat in my home office (or dining room as my wife likes to call it) all weekend. That meant no badminton for me. Or riding. Damn business partners having the audacity to go away on honeymoon! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=978 2008-05-12 What a ride: excessive heat, terrible crashes on steep descents (none by Fany riders I hasten to add), HUGE climbs and a puncture 9 miles from the finish made the day most interesting. And painful. 7hrs 16mins total time, good enough for Ist Class Standard, missing out on Elite Standard by 16mins. And how long did that puncture take to fix? Yup, you guessed it, 15mins of FaffTM. Grrrrr. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=977 2008-05-12 Yes Mr Shortbread, Runcorn is not known for its Cols but whilst you were sat in your Fiesta I was riding home adding extra miles aided without a hangover. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=976 2008-05-12 I passed countless riders on Pinarello's, Wilier's, Colnago's etc....yet I could not catch and pass two clowns on an Omega and a Dolan respectively. Great event though...I shall own Hardknott. One day ;-) http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=975 2008-05-11 Two good rides done and dusted. Epic slog round Cross Fell and civilised thrash around south lakes. We even stopped for a pint halfway. RspKt to Quad for good company. Peace out. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=974 2008-05-10 Bear must live at the top of a very steep hill with a slope all the way to his place of work. Additionally he may have benefitted from a force 10 storm behind him ;-) http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=973 2008-05-09 Rode into work today, 25.39 miles in 1 hr 12mins. Looking forward to the ride home! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=972 2008-05-09 Ha! Sorry to dissapoint. Good luck with the Fred! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=971 2008-05-08 Sorry Cove, I misread your posting... Shortcake Hogmeister & myself will be Fanypelotoning (TM)in the Lakes on the Fred Whitton challenge. Scribble something rude on the road to encourage us... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=970 2008-05-08 I've got a free pass at the weekend. Anyone fancy coming for a ride in the Lakes? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=969 2008-05-07 Good luck to the hardcore road faction doing the Fred Whitton Challenge this coming Sunday. Weather - good! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=968 2008-05-07 All of you, get out on your bikes, NOW, I demand it! Mastiles, put away your badminton racket and get your bike out, do you hear me?!?!!? It will be winter in a couple of weeks, let's make the most of it!!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=967 2008-05-07 Indeed there were hills. Small little things, like molehills, but good fun nonetheless. Can I have weather like that though oop north please? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=966 2008-05-06 Proving that yes, we really do have hills darn sarf, and to punish them for their behaviour at Shack's wedding, I led Bear & 'Bread over 6,500ft of elevation gain and 82 miles in blazing springtime sun. And they loved it, the naughty, naughty little boys... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=965 2008-05-06 A massive congratulations to you both, sorry we couldn't be there but the Italian lakes beckoned and if the local outdoor company would have answered the phone maybe the Downhill run from Mt. Ponciv in San Primo to Bellagio would have beckoned me too. Bummer! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=963 2008-05-05 The grand wedding of Shack and Lou went just as expected. A great wedding, a fantastic reception, wonderful weather and several drunk Fanys. I ended up nursing Sick & Sicker (aka Shortbread and Bear) back to their hotel room. Would we have expected anything less? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=962 2008-05-05 In prep for Shacks last day as single man, myself and Shortbread rode some classic Milk Race climbs in the Peak District. 4000ft of climbing hurt a bit. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=961 2008-05-02 Had a bit of a mech to spokes interface situation last night. 5 mile walk back to the car. This sport costs me a fuckin fortune. Bollocks. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=960 2008-05-02 Tomorrow, Shack performs the ultimate act to put us all off the scent and prove he isn't queer: he is getting married!!!!! rspKt!!! A pre-wedding ride to get rid of the nerves with yours truly will be just what is required. No crashing please. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=959 2008-05-02 Ystrdy Eco Panzer and I rode a mighty 78 mile route in the North York Moors including Sutton Bank (25%), Blakey Bank (25%) and Rosedale Chimney (33%). Fred Whitton next week, Booyakashaaaa. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=958 2008-05-01 ...but the longest day is only six weeks away so that means less dark, more light and more riding! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=957 2008-04-30 I hate rain I hate rain I hate rain I hate rain I hate rain I hate rain I hate rain I hate rain I hate rain I hate rain I hate rain I hate rain I hate rain I hate rain I hate rain I hate rain I hate rain I hate rain I hate rain I hate rain I hate rain I hate rain I hate rain I hate rain http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=956 2008-04-30 ...eat seafood the day before an important race. You'll probably get the squits and perform badly on the day. Grrrrrrrrrrrrr. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=955 2008-04-29 ..back! Right now I am nursing red arms and neck from what is now Spring? I do hope so as today's ride around Hope, Edale and Castleton was good in the warm sun. Should have packed some lotion me thinks. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=954 2008-04-26 With my new bike! She is beautiful. Can I touch? You bet, but no kissing her. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=953 2008-04-25 ....with being battered by silly weather, mapp faff, gate faff, spending all day on the bike, tea stops, cheeky footpaths, sketchy rutted descents and naked moor squatting....all part of proper biking. Next time Dowling, will you be there? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=952 2008-04-20 Proper riding tomorrow...40 plus miles of the Yorkshire Dales. I'd like to report a full ride attendance but unfortunatley it's just me and Team Bear, plus a few invited guests. We shall ride bikes, eat steak and drink beer. Rspkt http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=951 2008-04-18 Yesterday saw my Dolan shod in brand new FSA carbon wheels speed me to mid-pack obscurity at the Bridlington Spring Road Race for Cat 2/3/4's. A weird race, not as tough as it should have been, in windy conditions. Won by a fat lad. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=950 2008-04-14 A good track session last night with several sprint and interval sessions. I was also given a bolloking by the coach for riding too slowly at the top of the banking, thinking I was Chris Hoy but risking a crash. Doesn't he know I'm a FanyLion, crashing is 2nd nature... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=949 2008-04-11 Check out my starring role in this month's WMB! The sponsors are already on the phone. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=948 2008-04-08 As in not Fort William, bit of a long trek. Don't worry a southern ride is not an option. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=947 2008-04-07 We tried a ride near London once and look what happened: read all aboudit, read all aboudit, OH YAY. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=946 2008-04-07 A nice Audi rode me off the road on Sat. When I yelled, it stopped, passenger got out and squared up to me shouting what was his poor wife (the driver) supposed to do on a narrow road with a car coming the other way? Errrr, not overtake the cyclist? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=945 2008-04-07 Yes - he also applies fake tan. Don't know. No. You can never have enough to drink. 10Ton - if you want to organise a ride you can do June's....no Mountain Mayhem y'see, SiTS in August instead. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=944 2008-04-06 Does the Hog shave his legs? What happened to Ra? Can we make the May ride closer to London ? Have I had too much to drink....... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=943 2008-04-06 First outing on my new track bike and I suffered 'Shrinking Legs Syndrome'; a blooming loose seatpost that slowly but surely got lower and lower till I felt like Cliff Diver sat on Ewok's bike, knees round me chin. Gritty carbon grease to apply. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=941 2008-04-04 You wake up at 7am after drinking for approx 9 hours finishing about 3am. Your head hurts, the room's spinning and there's still an hour and a half of kip to get before brekkie and caving. Obviously you go back to sleep. Not Team Boyband!! He goes for a pre-brekkie run. Rspkt!!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=940 2008-03-31 A great weekend to see Shack on his merry way into marriagedom. Gallons of Landlord were consumed; caving was extreme, esp Ewok's somersault into the rock pool; stripper AWOL; and terror and flatulence at Rood:er Nightclub. Rock on! Stag-tastic! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=939 2008-03-31 Yes indeed, this weekend is Shack's Stag Do, and we're heading off to sunny climes for a weekend packed full of beer and other stuff that's top secret for now cos he doesn't know what we have planned. Sharpen the shears, let's fleece the Flossy mouton! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=938 2008-03-28 It's Shack's Stag - wish him luck. He'll need it. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=937 2008-03-28 I'm alright....periods of raging it on the road bike interspersed with weeks off with colds has been the pattern this year...seems I'm entering another cold phase ;-( I have done some proper riding this year. Honest! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=936 2008-03-27 Yes, working (malting and brewing), outside of work I've just been studying and eating. Sadly not been doing much physical other than mastication...... until last week in the lakes. It were reet good to get out again, but so were the beers and cumberland sausages..... so a net calorie gain for the week, unfortunately, despite the increase in activity. Ach well! How shoe? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=935 2008-03-27 Distillery is alive! Happy new year Dave! Where you been....'working' at the brewery? ;-) http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=934 2008-03-26 I am returning to the UK for a couple of weeks in early July, if anyone wishes to lend me a bike and come riding that would be splendid, if not then damn you all. I will provide my own lycra. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=933 2008-03-26 That ride we did last year round Ambleside, remember it? It got a write up in MBR recently and they suggested doing most of it in reverse. I did it their way last week and it was SHITE in reverse. I recall a debate about this at the time.... K, you were 100% right! P.S. Happy New Year! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=932 2008-03-26 Is it just me or does this image on the left look super imposed? Next you'll be telling me Team Bergerac & Cliff Diver have been on a Fanylion ride too! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=931 2008-03-25 Today the King of Loriaz felt like crying when he realised the last 40 miles of his road ride were into the northerly wind. When it began snowing and he turned into a snowman he contemplated suicide. Fortunately he toughened up, pedalled faster, and got home for his beans on toast ;-) http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=930 2008-03-24 ...news! Must mean we are all riding our bikes even though the weather is totally pish this Easter. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=929 2008-03-24 Yes - she is dead. Garburn Pass break and crush her but is ok, I have new one. She come from U, S and A. High Five! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=928 2008-03-17 Not many bikes could cope with being ridden by a fully grown Grizzly Bear for 5 years - he got his moneys worth ;-) http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=927 2008-03-17 Where, when, how, what? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=926 2008-03-17 My bike - she is dead. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=925 2008-03-17 Team Cove rediscovers his radness demolishing rocks from his path! Team Shortbread stacks it and bails from sunday's ride! Team Bear cracks his frame! Team Boyband appears on a ride! Team Techno breaks a bone in his hand while riding 'under the influence!' http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=924 2008-03-16 My winter of discontent continues...yet another cold! However, unlike the supposedly hardman Techno, I will be riding this weekend ;-) http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=923 2008-03-14 Maybe a team name change is in order "Team Soft Jazz"? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=922 2008-03-14 Apparently Techno is also 'worried' about this weekends weather and is considering staying in and knitting instead of mixing it with the elite in the Lakes.... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=921 2008-03-12 Apparently Techno is 'up to his ear balls in it' at work and can't play squash. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=920 2008-03-12 ...were undertaken yesterday during the Neil White Memorial road race at Stokesley in North Yorkshire. A great circuit in glorious sunshine and I managed to finish the race and open up the lungs ready for the coming race season. I have no idea who won, they were much too far ahead for me to see. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=919 2008-03-10 Windy. Muddy. Sandy. Icy. Heathery. Empty. That was t'Moors today, 30 miles of Yorkshire Gold. No sign of Cathy or Heathcliffe though. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=918 2008-03-05 How anyone can be bothered to ride that trail 4 times in a couple of months is beyond me! Got Monday off though so will rack up some miles this weekend I think ;-) http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=917 2008-02-29 For the 4th time this year I am riding Penmachno but with Team Czech eating my dirt as part of his Himalayn Base Camp 09 training. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=916 2008-02-29 There are 2008 reports for ya to read. You know where they are. Go make a brew and read em! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=915 2008-02-27 Taff clam. Rspkt. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=914 2008-02-25 Mud, rain, technicals, mechanicals, physicals, crashes, rashes and moustaches, discharge and more FanyFaffTM than you can shake a stick at, the weekend was a return to form for FanyLion. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=913 2008-02-25 ...was good as usual. I'm knackered, long drive home...typical February weather and typical Fanylion post ride behaviour...steak, beer, and bizarre conversations. Rspkt! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=912 2008-02-24 With a good turnout and pretty good weather.We are going back to our roots this weekend at CYB for some culture. Should be a good one! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=911 2008-02-22 Managed to do 9 miles in 3 hours last night! Martindale, Patterdale, Ullswater shore. Sub zero, full moon, 2 punctures, 1 snapped chain and bent seatpost. Tech. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=910 2008-02-20 Passed my track accreditation last night at the Velodrome - I am now free to attend open training sessions, enter races and cause FanyLion carnage on the boards. Booyakka. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=909 2008-02-18 Checking out the weather on Fri night (and much to the delight of the Tarmac) 50 + miles on a truly beautiful Saturday followed by more fine riding on Sunday with Quad around Rivington Pike. 32 + miles. What a weekend! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=908 2008-02-10 I rode this morning for the 1st time in 5 months! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=907 2008-02-10 After sniffing and sneezing my way into Feb, I am now in fine form for this weekend in the Peak and then hooking up on Sunday with Quad. Thing is, the Tarmac is sulking at the mo but summer will sort that out! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=906 2008-02-08 What a rubbish month for biking, strathpuffer motorhome aside! I've only ridden 3 times due to two stinking colds and 31 days of rain - february better be more productive, or I'm taking up bridge. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=905 2008-02-01 220 miles in 3 days, 10 mountain passes, 2 crashes. I am back. Majorca rocked, but was tough. Mixing it up with Team Milram on the Col de Randa! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=904 2008-01-30 Looks like tomorrow's ride will be a little breezey....hopefully my thighs will serve as ballast but if not would anyone mind rescuing me? I'll be in a ditch within a 50 mile radius of Glasgow I think ;-) http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=903 2008-01-25 If constant rain and gale force winds are normal then I want no part of it. I'm off to Majorca, see you Wednesday. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=902 2008-01-25 Mild and Sunny. No lights. No riding in the dark. No motor home and def no whisky. Myself and Quad will rock the Peaks this weekend. Back to normality. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=901 2008-01-24 After returning from yet another trip up north Techno and I reckon it's time for a bit of southern action. Specifically London 28/29 Sept. Clicky here for Rat Race info and we'll get a team or two in. Camper vans not required. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=900 2008-01-21 Hats off lads, i know how bad it is. Hope the bikes don't need to too many repairs! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=899 2008-01-21 We came, we saw...and came nowhere near to conquering! We did, however, mash it up for two days in our motorhome, 2008's must have mountain biking accessory. Report and pics later this week! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=898 2008-01-21 You're mad, mad, mad. I take my helmet off to you. Hope you've packed your thermals. GOOD LUCK!!! Have a 'ice time. There's snow knowing what might happen. Etc.... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=897 2008-01-18 Bikes fettled - check. Lycra ready - check. Essential foodgroups purchased - check. Starkey in Glasgow and curried up - check. Effin' great big motorhome with flatscreen telly, shower, cooker and George Foreman grill - check. Strathpuffer...here we come!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=896 2008-01-17 Good luck to the lads riding in the Strathpuffer this weekend. I've just had an email from one of the organisers re my refund and she said its just started to snow. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=895 2008-01-17 ...Team Landlord! He is still alive, still riding his bike and still running an establishment that serves alcohol. Though maybe his new Team name should be Team Restaurant, Bar & Nightclub. We need to arrange a Team visit, pronto... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=894 2008-01-15 Out for a birthday ride on Saturday culminating in a sprint to try and set off my local speed camera resulted in nasty popping pinging noises and hub guts and spokes everywhere as my rear wheel exploded under the force of my mighty thighs. No camera flash either. Boo. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=893 2008-01-14 If 10 Ton Kona does prove his inherent southerness by bailing then Starkey is solo......yeaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh!!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=892 2008-01-10 Option one: Spend a weekend in cold, wet Scotland riding for approximately 16hrs in the dark or; Option two: Spend a weekend at home in warm, dry pubs? I actually chose Option three: Fly to Morzine for a week's snowboarding :-) http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=891 2008-01-10 4 out of 7 have aborted the Strathpuffer leaving myself, Shortbread and Techno to fly the Fany flag. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=890 2008-01-10 10 days before Stathpuffer and i return from A & E with hyperextended knee ligaments....looks like ill be tucking into a 24 hour boozeathon to keep the boys 'spirits' up http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=889 2008-01-09 Weather 1, Kieran 0 - attempted Latrigg loop last night only to be forced back by howling wind, driving torrential rain and worryingly close lightening strikes. What a pussy eh? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=888 2008-01-09 'Pain is temporary, failure lasts forever.' Mr L. Armstrong http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=887 2008-01-09 The 2008 comeback starts tonight - night ride night. 1 stone to lose, plenty fitness to gain. Bring the noise! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=886 2008-01-08 This years Fred Whitton Challenge, May 11th 2008, entered. Hopefully this year I won't come down with Man Flu the night before and wil actually get to ride! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=885 2008-01-08 Whilst you fools were slogging it out in this grim winter weather over the weekend I was nice and dry zooming round the Velodrome in Manchester. Warm, dry, smooth and fast: no mud, no rain, no gears, no brakes.... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=884 2008-01-07 I've known a few dead bikes, well 7, it's a heart breaking moment! I'm ashamed to admit that I haven't ridden my proper bike since late November. Training for the Strathpuffer you see...god, what are we doing it for?? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=883 2008-01-05 I'm afraid my Klein is terminally ill. Perhaps Dean's Orange and my Klein will be friends in bike heaven? Anyways, my Raleigh Boxer is waiting for them both on the other side... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=882 2008-01-05 In loving memory of Dean's Orange Sub 5 which passed away from this earth 28/12/07. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=881 2008-01-04 Turkey? Done. Beer? Done. Lord of the Rings extended versions (all three) back to back? Done. Riding? Err - can I get back to you on that one. :-( http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=880 2008-01-02 Happy new year team! And to all our sponsors and our worldwide legion of fans :-) http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=879 2008-01-01 ...in bed at 10:30. Up this morn fresh as a daisy. No hangover. The dirt and the hills are calling. I am out on the bike. A good way to start the new year I think. Hapy New year to all! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=878 2008-01-01 Just like 2006 it's been another successful year with some brilliant riding, some 'eventful' nights out and Team Quad smashing himself to bits as usual! Dust off your 2008 calendars as shortly you'll have forthcoming rides to pencil in... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=877 2007-12-31 Best wishes to everyone and remember each pint, glass of red, mince pie, roast parsnip, xmas pudding or chocolate truffle equals a busy biking January shedding those extra pounds, so eat drink and be merry, santa claus is coming. :-D http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=876 2007-12-24 Christmas in the Desert, enough said! Have a good one. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=875 2007-12-23 As the title suggests - merry Christmas one and all. I hope that, whatever your expectations, they are met or exceeded. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=874 2007-12-21 ...to all you Lions. May the Lion of Happiness roar down your chimney and bring you the carbon fibred, 9" travel'd, 22lb'd bike of your dreams. rspKt!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=873 2007-12-20 You should all be receiving some lovely Fany stuff™ from the Santa of FanyLion but don’t expect me to be coming down ya chimney! Merry Xmas one and all! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=872 2007-12-20 Like a seal corpse washed up on the beach, yesterday's 51mile road ride to rid me of my 'work do' hangover was a trudge but I felt righteous upon completion. Shortest day is on Saturday, Spring is just around the corner. Yeah, right... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=871 2007-12-19 Apparently we went karting too... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=870 2007-12-14 Wicked day and night was had by all, mucho gracio to all who made the trip to Manchester to make it the super duper night it was. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=866 2007-12-11 Woke up sharing a bed with our erstwhile Team Captain on sunday morning! Is that a sign of a good xmas do or the stuff of nightmares? Needless to say he scarpered pretty sharpish. I can't remember anything about the actual night out. Nothing happened did it chaps, nudge, nudge, wink, wink, mums the word :-) http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=865 2007-12-10 Today will be my first time out on my bike in 39 days. Greasy roads and icy winds to blow out my lurgs and the after effects of the Xmas Do. I hate winter riding almost as much as karting. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=864 2007-12-10 Karting, beer, curry, beer, fighting (Ricky Hatton, not us), no sleep. Fanylion Christmas Party - DONE! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=863 2007-12-10 When Pottsy wins the karting, Sheldon acts like, well acts like Sheldon, I dance naked as the day I was born, Steve pushes the boat out and has TWO drinks, Shack somehow lasts the night unscathed and Dan drinks like all good Scotsmen drink - heavily. Bring it on! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=862 2007-12-07 They say a friend in need is a friend indeed. They also say you can’t choose your family but you can choose your friends. I say my friends are my family if they are of the Lion sort. Merry Xmas one and all. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=861 2007-12-07 Check these out, a bracelet you wear so that when you stack it and knocked unconscious the medics know who to ring to come and get you. An ideal Xmas present for the crash prone FanyLion rider in your life (Quad, Techno, Downhill Maniac)!!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=860 2007-12-07 Having only found out that the Fanylion Christmas party is on Saturday, and in Manchester, I can't make it. Why-oh-why didn't Pottsy organise it earlier and tell everybody the plans? ;-) http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=859 2007-12-06 I may have to abandon the karting too...I have hurt my neck...what extreme activity was I doing? Er, taking a shower this morning. Got any neck braces? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=858 2007-12-05 My unbeaten karting record at previous Fanylion xmas parties is having a justified effect on those attending this year. Team Starkey has pulled out because fear got the better of him, who'll be next? 1 down 6 to go. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=857 2007-12-05 Teams Shortbread, Techno and Starkey have entered the fearsome Bealach Na Ba challenge for September next year, held in north west Scotland. Techno, you do the work. Ta! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=856 2007-12-03 Yesterday Starkey, Cove, Team Barry plus the Obri Coaching Race Team spent an afternoon in fixed-wheel, brake-less madness on Manchester Velodrome. Twas most bodacious. Keep pedalling you fool!!!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=855 2007-12-03 X-biking. DIY. Techno completing La Ruta in a respectable 61st place. Long road rides at the weekend followed by cleaning the bike. Xbox. Curry. Winter is good. Roll on Summer. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=854 2007-11-27 I'm on with it mini mad mike, karting is sorted & the accomodation is being finalised. Unlike previous Xmas parties I'm looking at getting yall a proper free bed for the night, Dans empty flat + spare room at home & my lovely festive home. I look after you lot and your Xmas pennies. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=853 2007-11-19 Hot off the press straight from the horses mouth and no Chinese Whispers here: We are karting somewhere in Manchester sometime in December (2007 I think). We are meeting in a car park during the day and we are booked into a hotel for the night (although it might be a B&B). Or a campsite. Further details may or may not be forthcoming from Team Organising Abilities Have Gone Right Downhill (Maniac). http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=852 2007-11-19 It appears Sam finished a highly impressive 61st out of 146 finishers in Masters A (27 riders DNF) at La Ruta. A massive rSpKT to him for achieving this and I can't wait to hear all about it! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=851 2007-11-19 that was, crisp, clear, bright & sunny with a hint of lavender in the air. As Team Bergerac (Paul "Edward" Clifford) took off from the 1ft jump he positioned himself into a nose dive and manouvered his shoulder ready to take the full brunt of his extremely gay FALL. As he FELL on the soft grassy field a little umph reverberated around the grassy quarry swiftly followed by his refusal to ride back to the car! The End http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=849 2007-11-15 Well, Alistair finally pulled his finger out and wrote a report (ahem). Read it here. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=848 2007-11-15 Listen to Mrs Pottsy trying to extract yet more sympathy for a little spill he had years and years ago. Look love, this is Quad's moment, not yours, so shut yer grid! Anyway, wishing you a speedy recovery Quad. Did I ever tell you the time I broke my collarbone? It was a dark and stormy night, menace hung in the air.... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=847 2007-11-15 Another lion has fallen in the land of the brave & take it from the Innerleithen fall guy, Scotland doesn't let you off lightly. Get Well Soon Quad RsPkT http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=846 2007-11-13 Let's hope you're better in time for the Strathpuffer so the motherland can give you a right royal doing again :-) http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=845 2007-11-12 3 trips to Scotland = 2 visits to A&E, 4 days in hospital, 1 operation, 3 broken bones and various ligament damage. Anymore serious accidents and i will consider hanging my bikes up. Until then i will ride my bike in the same way, without fear. rspkt! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=844 2007-11-12 Sam - ouch, that race looks like 4 days of nightmare! Quad - doh! Hope you're not in too much pain, get well soon dude. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=843 2007-11-12 ...just to confirm Quad has a broken collar bone and a broken hand. And there's something wrong with his elbow. And he took a big whack on the head too which may explain his jumper choice for saturday night. When Quad stacks he does it good and proper, rspkt! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=842 2007-11-11 Chris crashed and hurt himself. Yet again we're living the dream at Boarders A&E! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=841 2007-11-10 Good luck Sam. Just rage it...visualise yourself getting chased by Hodgson up Lowther Hill if you're struggling...but going by your current level fitness you'll probably flippin' win it! RSPKT http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=840 2007-11-08 I'm off very early Saturday morning to Costa Rica for Pacific to Caribbean 4-day race. Check the stage info here. See ya boys! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=838 2007-11-08 Big and maxiumum RSPKT to Techno on the forthcoming La Ruta de los Conquistadores. This event is like Mountain Mayhem x 100!! Wish you all the luck. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=837 2007-11-08 Big rspkt to Dean and "most" of his posse who survived Dalby and Rosedale MTB action but no rspkt to Tim who crashed within the first 5 mins after arriving late from the smoke. Torn shoulder ligaments and 2 fractured ribs! Get well soon. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=836 2007-11-06 Last night's night ride round Harewood was dry, smooth and fast with occasional rabbits in the headlights as Shack and I blasted a nice 15miler. Kitt-tastic. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=835 2007-10-31 Check out the Knowledge Base section on why FanyLion will live longer and ride longer than anyone else. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=834 2007-10-30 Nothing can stop us. Tonight Team Shack and I will charge our lights and ride through the mud, filth and dog turds of the Harewood Loop. Winter is here, let's rock. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=833 2007-10-30 Like the Korean war, often referred to as the fogotten war, the SSMM 06 shall be known as 'the forgotten ride.' There were heroes that day, bravehearts amongst us.. just memories now, growing fainter, washed away like tears in the rain (sniff). No official report was ever made, but let us not forget the men of SSMM 06. Amen http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=832 2007-10-26 12St????? Come on Mastilles married life has been better to you than that. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=831 2007-10-26 Stop wittering on about karting....and concentrate your energy into writing the Lakes' ride report. We were there 2 weeks ago remember???? :-) http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=830 2007-10-26 It's psychology goddamnit! But I will win, ohh yes. Possibly. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=829 2007-10-26 ..but you'll always be second best so long as Pottsy is around see. ...and third best if I'm there. ahem. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=828 2007-10-26 No, not the drinking, the karting. Shack and I were invited to a freebie karting night by a supplier and, after several qualifying sessions I lined up in the grand final in second position. After a fantastic start (well, 12st of Mastiles was always going to accelerate quicker off the line than the 16st lump on pole) and entered the first corner in first position then led from the front all the way. Watch out Pottsy, I'm coming to get ya! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=827 2007-10-26 I've often thought and indeed said that Wales is best known as a universal unit of measure. '...an area the size of Wales.' It was said on the news last night and used again on front page of the Times today. HELLO..its good for mountainbiking as well you know.. Jesus Christ come on will ya! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=826 2007-10-26 Apart from my spelling on the previous post nothing went wrong! It was brilliant, bone dry, but very cold meaning full winter kit was utilised. Rode the blue and red routes and doing them at night really livened them up. Black route soon I think.... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=825 2007-10-25 Off to Glentress tonight...the weather is perfect, the bike is fettled, the legs and lungs feel godd....what could possibly go wrong? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=824 2007-10-24 Props to Auldyin, look forward to guest appearances in future. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=823 2007-10-23 It is with great sadness to inform you all that Auldyin is stepping down from “normal” duties of FanyLion Mountain Bike Team due to a recurring injury. Having been with us for near-on 5 years he will be taking up honorary membership with the option of guest appearance(s) in the future when he dictates. From all at FanyLion we wish Team Auldyin best wishes for the future. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=822 2007-10-23 Starkey is without a doubt the most beautiful man in the world, turning 40's clouded your judgement. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=821 2007-10-22 Braved subzero dawn temperatures for the 85 mile Gatwick Sportive yesterday. Was out in front for 45 miles before taking a wrong turn and totally ballsing it up. And riding an additional 14miles. Beautiful ride though! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=820 2007-10-22 Kippax. Castleford. Scenic? For those of you who don't know the area, don't be fooled by Hodgson's description of the area as being 'scenic' - perhaps the noxious car fumes are going to his head, but calling Castleford scenic is like calling Starkey beautiful. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=819 2007-10-22 Rode the scenic route to work today: Scholes, Barwick, Garforth, Kippax, Castleford: 19.5miles in 1hr 4mins, now sat at work feeling refreshed and self-righteous. Sweeet. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=818 2007-10-22 Went back up to Dalby Forest for the second time in three weeks on Friday - completed the 22 mile Red route with parts of the Black thrown in. And another glorious day too. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=817 2007-10-20 It's better for you than broccoli, honest. Read all about it, here. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=816 2007-10-19 ...the weather forecast is fan(y)tastic, but alas no biking for me. I will however be having a FanyLion get together with Team Ewok for lunch tomorrow. Rad eh? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=815 2007-10-19 Tired of standing on your own at parties? Sick of being referred to as 'That Cycling Weirdo' at work? Need to know how to chat with those strange non-biking friends of yours? Read how to integrate with normal people here. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=814 2007-10-18 When I heard Shortbread and Hodgson calling it 'brutal' and 'savage' I knew it would be tough. And it was. Very tough - but some amazing trails all the same. rSpkT! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=813 2007-10-15 From my last Saturday night in a distillery! New job starts in 2 weeks, woo hoo!! Peace. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=812 2007-10-14 Bagged missen 7th place at Lincoln Wheelers end of season road race yesterday. Good course, well organised event, nice weather, great result. Bingo. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=811 2007-10-08 After a comedy experience trying to be allowed onto the trails (because of an impending road rally) I managed to ride the fully opened 'red' route at Dalby Forest on Friday - 22 miles of fast and flowy trails, about 80% of which was singletrack. Not quite Glentress, but certainly a huge improvement on the mud-fest that Dalby used to be. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=810 2007-10-08 For “charity mate” myself and Showbiz are riding with the famous Sean Kelly and 1297 other riders on the annual Cat and Fiddle challenge this Sunday. 55 miles on what is to be a nice autumn day. Nice day for a ride me thinks! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=809 2007-10-05 It's been a long time since I rock and rolled / It's been a long time since I did the Stroll / Ooh, let me get it back, let me get it back, Let me get it back, baby, where I come from.... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=808 2007-10-03 While you lot were jeying it up in canoes, the Triathlion (TM) faction were suffering under the shadow of Ben Nevis. Wizard and I put in a stunning effort to achieve 'DNF' - at lease he ran. A bit. Next year we will field a full Tri team, yes we will - start training men! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=807 2007-10-03 Yes thats right 10ton and Techno will be rolling back the years at Led Zeps reunion gig this november. Tickets aint cheap but it would appear my luck is in. Maybe I should have bought a lottery ticket instead? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=806 2007-10-03 ...really, really, really, rather drunk. A brilliant evening playing Fuzzy Duck with Shack & friends for his 30th. Then the nicest day of the year to ride off our hangovers around Rosedale. Just don't ask Starkey about entrails... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=805 2007-10-01 A great time was had over the weekend at Shack's 30th celebrations. Saturday was spent thrashing around in kayaks then, after much drinking on Saturday night, a few of us headed out on our bikes for a thrash around the North York Moors on a beautifully warm and still autumnal day on Sunday. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=804 2007-10-01 ...as news filters through of the first hill snow in Jeyside, Shortbread's spiritual home. Enjoyed a good ride today near Loch Lomond - there was a nip in the air with my trusty skullcap in the back pocket just in case! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=803 2007-09-26 30 miles with a 7 mile climb upto the Cat and Fiddle and then it hailed. Then it rained. Then I got cold and wet. Autumn is here or has it never gone away? Wish I were in the Alps again. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=802 2007-09-26 Rode last night like a wrapped up ninja, lit up like a Xmas tree: Winter's here!! Fancy a night ride anyone? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=801 2007-09-26 Managed a respectable 58.48 mins (and 216th out of 311 runners) on a very hilly 10k run on Sunday morning. Next run - the Leeds Abbey Dash, although it will be an Abbey Amble for me as I slowly get up to race pace after 3 years rest from running. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=799 2007-09-23 In my latest harebrained plan, I have taken up running again, so Sunday sees me enter my first race since November 2003. Just a 'short' 10k to slowly ease back in. My aim? Not to finish last. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=797 2007-09-21 Aravis 1487m, Glandon 1924m, Croix de fer 2067m, Mollard 1638m, Telegraphe 1566m, Galibier 2645m, Joux Plane 1700m, Chatillion 1400m, Colombiere 1618m, Avoriaz 1800m and the classic Alpe du Huez at 1999m all done. What an amazing but incredibly tough week all done drug free including a respectable Alpe du Huez time of 1hr 19min (Lance Armstrong did it in 39.41) Now I know the pain, now I know why they take drugs and now I know why such classic Cols and Alps must be respected. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=796 2007-09-16 In a fit of bravado several heroes of the team have entered the Strathpuffer 24 hr race! Which is held in January. Near the Arctic Circle. Training for Team Techno-Shortbread begins tomorrow with a 120 mile road jaunt in the Scotiish Borders followed by a night on the tiles in Glasgow and a 50 mile recovery ride the next day. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=795 2007-09-14 Team Foghorn Leghorn and Myself ventured out last night to test our new lights & fear levels, several minor stacks brought on by seriously high heather obscuring the rocks and drops but a top ride non the less. Darktastic Fun http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=793 2007-09-12 Got myself in the race winning break in yesterday's Janus Road Race in Cheshire, taking 5th in the sprint with the main bunch coming in 1min behind. Don't stand too close to me at the mo, you might get burned, I'M HOT! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=792 2007-09-10 Good luck! Don't take any s*it from the little French hillocks! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=791 2007-09-07 Galibier et Colombiere. Telegraph et Alpe d’Huez. L'enfer du Croix de Fer! Apportez-le sur! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=790 2007-09-07 In a strange parallel universe to Techno's, I also decided to go running on Tuesday night - just a 15 minute jog to ease myself back into it. This was followed by a thirty mile road ride yesterday and boy do I hurt? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=789 2007-09-06 Run that is - 30mins hurts more than doing an hour on the turbo trainer and is even more boring. This is why human being invented the wheel. Ouch. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=788 2007-09-04 Another report is live and guess who did it? Well once again you know where it is....go read it!!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=787 2007-09-04 Choco doooby! Only myself and "new steed" Beard are riding the scheduled Kinder loop this weekend. A poor turnout I must say. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=786 2007-08-31 2. Ignore smug team mates and continue wrecking frame.......success will be achieved tonight. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=785 2007-08-28 70 riders riding 22 laps to cover 30miles. After trying hard early on to get in a break one went away without me in it leaving me to take 14th place in the bunch sprint. Disappointed to be outside top 10 but glad to have avoided big pile up leaving 3 riders in an ambulance. Ouch. Pics here. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=784 2007-08-28 Instead of cutting down your seat post, drill through it with a 12mm drill bit then, using a screwdriver, twist it off. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=783 2007-08-28 1. Cut corroded seat post down to the frame and then speand five hours with hammer, drill, oil, coca cola, bleach and any other random tools in a futile attempt to remove remainder of post. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=782 2007-08-27 Mountian bike is ill so tomorrow will be spent battering myself to pieces on the road bike and then refuelling with lager http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=781 2007-08-24 Tomorrow I race at Darley Moor race circuit in the John Hinksman Memorial Circuit Race, my first event as a newly fledged 3rd Cat racer. Let's rip the legs of some 4th cats, they're so fat and slow you know! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=780 2007-08-24 It is my birthday. I am 40 years old. I am over the hill. Well at last that makes it one hill I have climbed in 2007. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=779 2007-08-23 Happy birthday to Mastiles...happy birthday to you! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=778 2007-08-20 As I dropped down over the crest of the pennine way onto a rather thin country lane it was just the wind and sun in my face as the road steepened, quick glances at my new speedometer indicated 34mph and a quick glance in front made my heart skip a beat, a mini cooper was no more than 6ft away with a gap on either side of 1ft, a quick dab on the rear brake, an evasive manoeuvre to the left and eyes shut.....................that was way too close for comfort. Tomac 1 - Mini 0 http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=776 2007-08-17 I've only been out on the bike three times this week :-( http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=775 2007-08-17 I went out on my bike last week for the third time this year! Probably. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=774 2007-08-17 Bagged 3rd place in last night's race and collected 7 ranking points meaning I now have my 3rd cat licence. Yeehaaa!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=773 2007-08-17 Heading over to Liverpool for 2nd Liverpool Mercury Road Race tonight; a top ten place will see me gain enough points for my 3rd Cat licence. Fingers crossed... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=772 2007-08-16 Add a good dollop of sun, sprinkling of water and cook for 8 hours turning occasionally to prevent browning. Serves 4. Mary Townley. Done. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=771 2007-08-12 Hope you all have fun this weekend. Sorry I can't be with you. Looks like you've got the weather for it this time! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=770 2007-08-10 My road racing career continues it's current interstellar climb with a 4th place last night at the Liverpol Mercury Circuit Race. "'ey, 'ey, calm down" http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=769 2007-08-10 As you guys are baking in the sun in Turkey and riding Mary, I shall be helping friends move house. Or if they don't need our help, I have been told I will be sorting our garden. Is there room for a little 'un? Please! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=767 2007-08-08 I'll be mostly drinking Efes Pilsen and loungin by the pool this wknd, the pride will be in my thoughts as I relax in a Turkish bath and bake in the 40 deg heat. RsPkT http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=766 2007-08-08 3 Lion's plus 1 are tackling Mary this weekend. Shame about the rest of the pride. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=765 2007-08-08 Selkirk Merida on Sunday, did the 75km route. Absolute mud-fest, very interesting descending. Completed in a time i'd rather not share... I'd have sold my bike half way up Minch Moor! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=764 2007-08-06 I finally scored by first BC ranking points of the season in Northants ystrdy despite the race being one of the longest I have ever done (52miles) and with a meaty hill each lap with finish line at the top. Bagged 8th place from a big field of 74 riders and in 29degC heat. When the going gets tough, Hog gets going! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=763 2007-08-06 Maksimum rspkt to Hog, Quad and Starkers for your hospitality and jeyness over the last few days. Had a great time and I even, gulp, enjoyed the road race. I think! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=762 2007-08-05 Will be doing some riding around Breacon Becons, Black Mountains and Afan while on my holidays in the next few weeks if anyone is in Wales and up for some riding. Or I might just spend two weeks getting the sand out of my toes! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=761 2007-08-03 Hoping to score another top ten placing this coming Sunday when I race at the Duncan Murray Wines Summer Classic Road Race in Northants. Wine-mungus!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=760 2007-08-03 Shortbreads road trip continued with a 31 mile loop around Coniston taking in the top section of Walnar Scar. A good ride was had but Shortbread is starting to show signs of fatigue. His trip continues with Starkey Fri & Sat. Starkey here's your chance to finish him off - show no mercy! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=759 2007-08-03 And yesterday Shortbread and I rode 75miles out into the Dales conquering Norwood Edge, Greenhow Hill and Beamsley Beacon. 6700ft of climbing. Shortbread's Road Trip continues today with Quad... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=758 2007-08-02 A great race with Shortbread coming home mid-pack beating many far less hairy roadie types in the process. Hog had another good race bagging 6th position. Yeehaaaa!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=757 2007-08-02 Tonight Shortbread will pop his road racing cherry as he accompanies me at the Chevin Cycles TLI Road Race Series final race of the season at Boroughbridge. Shortbread will have the biggest, hairiest thighs the roadies will ever have seen! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=756 2007-07-31 We confirm that whilst Team FanyLion may be full fat, extra sugar, buy one get one free, supersized, king size, max power, super strength, full flavour, high carb, high octane, adrenalin fuelled with added extras, we are most definitely drug free. Test us. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=755 2007-07-26 34 miles into Saturday's race and I gave it big yeehaas to bridge a gap to a breakaway group, then the wheels came off the Hogwagon and by the time I got my breath back the peloton was a tiny dot on the horizon. My first abandonment of the year. Ouch. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=754 2007-07-23 There's a strange sense of satisfaction and a contented glow to young Shortbread today....earned from going out in this stupid weather, riding on trails more like rivers and it being cold enough to wear winter gear. Word! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=753 2007-07-22 Am doing York Cycleworks Road Race this coming Sunday. 45miles on a lumpy circuit with big uphill finish like The Galibier. Sort of. Racing in the rain: yum. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=752 2007-07-20 Dalby rocked last night! New trails are not too technical but miles and miles of em. Battered myself chasing former National level XC racer Jaime Harper round the trails. Good times on fat tyres! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=751 2007-07-20 Cove had done a corker of a report. You know where it is...go read it! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=750 2007-07-19 Tomorrow I will be heading over to Dalby Forest with some of my work mates to check out the new trails there. Rumour has it that Shack is coming too! Mental!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=749 2007-07-18 Did 10@Kirroughtree on Sat with mate Big Eddie. 60th o/a and 11th male vet. Bumped into Reet nooker doing it solo 83rd o/a and 13 solo. Magic day, course, event etc. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=748 2007-07-17 Being a fair weather rider it basically all boils down to the constant rain stopping long enough for me to actually get my leg over the saddle before I'm drenched to the bone! Rain or shine I'll be out on Sunday, even if it's only to the shop and back. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=747 2007-07-12 Bagged 5th place last night at the TLI Chevin Cycles race at Boroughbridge. A breakaway of 2 strong riders contested the win and I came home near the front of the bunch in an uphill sprint finish. Yeehaa!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=746 2007-07-04 Had to hose my clothes down in the driveway... Here's the plug - my mate's new online bike biz www.pureridersco.co.uk It's shredful dudes. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=745 2007-07-02 Ok, so the country has a no smoking ban but what about a rain ban? The weather was pretty dire over the weekend but the Lions still roared on and conquered the Howgills. I have all my kit in a bucket ready to be washed. Bugger! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=744 2007-07-02 The leader is back for one day only riding with us in the Lakes. He's amazing. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=743 2007-06-29 Coz of the weather we're gonna swap the day round. Saturday ride on Sunday and vice versa. Hence, meet at "Under Loughrigg" car park tomorrow at 10am. Discretion better part of valour and all that. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=742 2007-06-29 Got my wet suit, flippers, and oxygen tank ready for a battle with Mother Nature over the weekend..... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=741 2007-06-29 All set for a wet and windy weekend. If there's any late comers feel free just to show up, there's room. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=740 2007-06-28 Any chance of last years report before this years?!? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=738 2007-06-26 Re the results below - looks like the team was powered by Quad!! Nice 5 hr night lap by Starkey too......see you this week end. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=736 2007-06-26 Check it out - 181st out of a field of 293 in the Sport men category. We could have done better without taking quite a few hours kip! Result here http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=735 2007-06-26 Yep that's right, more mud for 2007 but more of a claggy, tacky power sapping sort. 17 laps completed in pretty dire condtions but all the same 10 years on and the event was awesome. RspKt to all who entered. Results and pics out soon. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=734 2007-06-25 ....the fearless tread. Imposed with a duty to build a movement.... the Fanylion roars! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=733 2007-06-23 News in from the scouting party - the tent has been erected in the self-same spot as last year. Crank up the bbq Starkey - we're on our way (well we will be soon). http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=732 2007-06-21 Massive RSpkT to the Hog for finishing the Otley Crit with his Obri team mate Dan-imal “Di Luca” coming second. Fantastic event and racing has got me fired up for Mountain Mayhem. Bags packed and bike at the ready….just hope the rain stays away. Bring it on!!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=731 2007-06-21 I've got 12 names down, 9 definitely staying overnight. If you fancy it let me know. Some people are going to be in tents or kipping on floors (whatever you prefer). http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=730 2007-06-18 I'm ready for Mountain Mayhem. Just hope/pray the weather gods will be on our side. Rain, rain go away come back another day - Monday the 25th of June to be precise. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=729 2007-06-18 Fingers crossed the rain stays away for Mountain Mayhem next week, but this year the bike is staying at home as it's work work work! Drop by the Fat Face trailer and bring some beer! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=728 2007-06-16 It's clear that Hodgson is not really cut out for road racing. He doesn't make it sound like much fun does he? Come back off road Steve, at least you're allowed to smile :) http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=727 2007-06-14 Wakefield Evening Road Race #2 last night in the pouring rain on a narrow course with lots of cars. Quite a dull race and very dangerous due to narrow roads and amount of traffic. Big horrible bunch sprint at the end, Hog finishing about 25th. Yuk. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=726 2007-06-14 Had a quick blast with Team Starkey last night around the lovely local trails, 13 miles on dry trails with a lovely pint of shaft bender to add to the smile afterwards. RsPkT to "Team Fitter Than He's Ever Been" for making the trip over. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=725 2007-06-13 Full slideshow of all pics from Summer Wine Race here. My team mate and I look like camp cycling John Inmans at the start, hands on hips, LoL!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=724 2007-06-13 Shack told me, I'm the Best Man. Well, for his wedding at least. Now I have about 11months to prepare my speech! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=723 2007-06-13 Tonight is the Wakefield Evening Road Race: 33miles, 11 laps of a 3.3 mile circuit. More dizziness!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=722 2007-06-13 I finished in mid-pack obscurity after 9 laps of a tough little course where despite lots of attacks none stayed away and a big bunch spring ensued for the points. After all my recent ilnesses I was happy to simply survive. Pics here, spot The Hog if you can. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=721 2007-06-11 A tough but immense weekend riding in the White Peak was had. Wizard stacked it on Charity Lane (ouch!) Quad brought out the Global Ti/Carbon lovely, Sam was flying and the weather shone! The 36 k Dales circuit ride from Darley Bride on the Sunday was a corker, dry fast descents and tough ups, def one of the best loops in the area. Good training for MM! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=720 2007-06-11 No biking for me this weekend - been summoned home for Mother Shortbread's 60th birthday/rave. Thus I took the bike to work today with the intention of riding this evening - only to be faced with pea-soup style fog. Grrrrr, burn sun, burn! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=719 2007-06-08 Countdown to TMOBGMM and the training continues with a 40 miler in the Peak District on Sat followed by a 22 miler on the Sunday. If it rains I don’t care as long as it doesn’t rain in two weeks time! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=718 2007-06-08 Am racing in the Summer Wine Road Race tmrw in Holmfirth, then a quick spin and Sunday Lunch with Shack on Sunday! rspKt!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=717 2007-06-08 "rad" http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=716 2007-06-05 Not read the Wmtb article but I've been informed I may have used the words "rad" or "gnarly", that's me all over, I'm "stoked". Word! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=715 2007-06-05 Cove gets a quote in wmtb mag re 7Stanes. I have just received a Montane top courtesy of a Lakes pic I sent to them for inclusion in a new brochure.Shack to star. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=714 2007-06-04 Yesterday in near perfect conditions I completed the 47 mile Mary Townley Challenge. Although not a race, i raced to the finish in 4hrs 32min and finished a respectable 13th. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=713 2007-06-04 Page 174 of What Mountain Bike and the "class" pic of Sam crusin in the High Atlas just makes you want to go back! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=712 2007-06-04 Did S Downs this weekend, solo, in balzing sun, hauling 30lb of camping gear, food, clothes and water. 16 hours ride time... Hammocked it with some ghost hunting weirdos on an iron age fort on sat night, got obliterated on 8% cider sunday lunch time. Perfik. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=711 2007-06-04 Rode my new Global TI/Carbon hardtail for the first time lastnight. She climbed like a real pro and was agile and very smooth on the descents. Not quite ready to ditch my full susser yet but watch this space. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=710 2007-05-30 Took the girlfriend round Kirroughtree black on Tuesday... She managed most of it but took a hefty face dive off one of the bigger slab/drops. Perhaps a little too much too soon, I'll never learn. Watch the NPS downhill at Ae, quite cool, shot the breeze with Peaty, Gee, Greg etc. Rad dude. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=709 2007-05-30 A sore adductor after my efforts last Sunday saw me receiving a good pummelling from my physio last night. Next race this coming Saturday at Hetton nr Sunderland. Low catagory race, no points available, just for fun. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=708 2007-05-30 As expected the brutal hills blew the race apart on lap 1 and I found myself off the back of the lead bunch, struggling home in about 23rd place with cramp ripping my thighs. A painful day out. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=707 2007-05-29 This Sunday morning I will be racing at Richmond North Yorks in one of the toughest road races in the country. Big climbs, steep descents and bad weather forecast. Is gonna be savage... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=706 2007-05-25 Abi is 1 year old tomorrow! I can't believe it. I have bought her a carbon fibre toddle truck with disc brakes and semi slick tyres. Not really. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=705 2007-05-25 had a good week. Rode Mabie Mon & Tues. Met a nice Ukranian lad living & working locally and took him to D`beattie today. Just back from squash and will be riding Mabie tomorrow after work. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=704 2007-05-23 Northallerton to Saltburn following the Cleveland way and taking in some of the best routes in the North East. The tail wind helped (as did the cake at Lord Stones cafe). Perfik. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=703 2007-05-23 Two hours of sun drenched riding in the Peak last night. Good therapy. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=702 2007-05-23 Enjoyed a good but windy ride with Hog on Sat. 48 miles with a top speed of 50.2 mph, felt good, felt the part, but didn’t look it. MTB baggies on a road bike just doesn’t look right! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=701 2007-05-21 Did the Bash in the glorious sunshine yesterday. Cleaned the climb from Grange up to side of Catbells for the first time, hooray! A no puncture on Castle Crag also a first I think... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=700 2007-05-21 it`s all drinkable http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=699 2007-05-18 In addition to free accommodation for the July Lakes ride, I hope to be able to provide freshly made beer for the party. Please email me with your preferred beer style, i.e. bitter, IPA, stout, etc. Lager is not an option I'm affraid! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=698 2007-05-17 I was 1011, or 1101 can't remember. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=697 2007-05-17 Thanks all. Big thanks to all for making it a top wekend, chefs`n all. What number @ Merida Cove? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=696 2007-05-16 Both rides were ace, as was the whole weekend. Top marks for getting it to stop raining just as we arrived!! Will write a report soon.... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=695 2007-05-16 Exciting times! First post as a Fanylion member. Just about recovered from the weekend's exploits - well done John. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=694 2007-05-16 Team Wizard and I (plus Wizard's mate, Team Ultra Man) rode 92 road miles around Snowdonia last Sunday, including the biggest climb in Wales, Bwlch y Groes. And Ultra Man also got hit by a car doing 60mph, but seeing as he's a Super Hero he didn't have a mark on him. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=693 2007-05-10 Oh yeah baby, my ass is in some serious pain along with my jarred neck muscle, and for once biking wasn't to blame. The wknd was spent white water rafting in Bala and canyoning in Llyn Trawsfyndd, the latter was the culprit for my numerous ailments but boy was it worth it. Oh stand up, oh stand up, stand up next to me.........a James classic revamped for canyoners. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=692 2007-05-07 Wow! Rode the 'Beast' solo at Coed y Brenin on Friday - 25 miles taking in the best parts of the old MBR rote, combined with some stunning new singletrack sections, all named after characters in the Addams Family. Morticia chewed me up and spat me out - straight over my bars. Certainly recommended! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=691 2007-05-05 Not Dan 'The Beast' Shortbread, but CyB's new Karrimor-esque trail - having secured a day away from the office, I am spending the day at CyB on Friday. Yip and, indeed, eeee! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=690 2007-05-01 I managed 11th from a field of 60 riders on Sunday's Wetwang Road Race. Having instigated the race winning break on lap 5 of 7 I wasn't man enough to stay with them but hung on for 11th. Covering the 45mile race in just under 2hrs, was a good day out but Nil BC Points for me. Better luck next time ;( http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=689 2007-05-01 Did a nice Cairngorms loop yesterday. Glen's Feshie, Geldie and Tilt to Blair Atholl then the Gaick Pass and Glen Tromie and back. 75 miles. First 40 were continuously off road....which was nice! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=688 2007-04-27 Road race season is under way. First race was last Tues and after a lone breakaway with 2 other riders I was gobbled up by the peloton for a mass sprint finish. Next race this coming Sunday, results to follow on Monday. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=687 2007-04-27 French Alps trip has been re-scheduled till September as there wasn't enough bodies on the trip. At least I can get some more training in! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=686 2007-04-25 Kirry & D`beattie nailed; bashed knee stops play @ Ae. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=685 2007-04-22 Taking a leaf from Team Beard's book, I am off to see the Godfather; Auldyin, to ride some trails near his. And it's gonna be... 'a great day for a ride'(s) http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=684 2007-04-19 While you lot were down the pub / setting fire to innocent woodland I was at Howies HQ in Cardigan attending the LBV lectures. What a blast - respect out to those guys for organising an amazing weekend. Check out their site for details. LBV website detials to follow! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=683 2007-04-17 Yet another outing within a 48hr period. It reminds me of the bus syndrome, 1st there's a serious lack of riding, then two come along at the same time. I blame it on the new found trails, it's just too hard to resist their calls. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=682 2007-04-16 What a great weekend - perfect weather with dry, dusty and firey trails. RsPkt to Starkey for organising it. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=681 2007-04-16 3hrs in the saddle on a day that felt like the middle of summer. Whilst I was out turning my arms a lighter shade of pink, a little butterfly landed on my sweat soaked jersey and looked at me. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=680 2007-04-15 Having nearly crashed into a car and caravan, missing two way markers and not riding in a bunch/group, I completed the Cannock Chase Sportive (112 miles) in 7 hrs 3 min in warm sunshine on Easter Sun. Results out soon but bring on the next one! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=679 2007-04-11 The good friday renegade faction hurled themsleves up, down and around Glentress on friday. Pizza christened his stiffee, Quad blew a seal, I stacked it Ewok style on the skillz loop and, more importantly, Hodgson rediscovered his love of mountain biking. Rspkt!!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=678 2007-04-10 Ride 84miles through tough Lakeland terrain, then ride the two toughest road climbs in England: OK, I will. Hardknott & Wrynose Passes conquered, oh yes. (Plus Kirkstone & Honister on the way round). http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=677 2007-04-10 Easter Sunday I will be "enjoying" a 112 mile Sportive with a get out clause at 70 miles. Hope you all have a good Easter and get some riding in as the weather is going to be good! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=676 2007-04-05 Failed to get Glastonbury tickets so it looks like im in for SSMM,at least staying up all night and gurning in a field will still take place though. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=675 2007-04-03 We are back but what a trip! Broken limbs, broken Land Rovers (English Camels)bed fires and hospital trips galore! "Alright Mr, want to swap for camel?" Report in progress boys and girls...... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=674 2007-04-01 I've nicknamed my Klein 'Pootsy'. Its rear-end shock has gone! I think I will have to sell the old girl or trade in for a newer, better, faster model. Thing is... I think its gonna be for another road bike (shock and horror !!) http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=673 2007-03-30 I took the steed out for a spin on sunday for the 1st time this year!!!! Two and half hours were spent ripping up newly found trails that are 2 mins from my doorstep, it's amazing what you can find when you head in the opposite direction to your usual trail. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=672 2007-03-27 British Summer Time Rocks!! Light nights, biking after work (without lights), maybe even ride with bare legs soon!?!?!? Yeehaaa!!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=671 2007-03-26 Have you ever tried riding in the Yorkshire Dales' peat-like grass into a strong headwind for 20 miles? It's tough I can tell you. Apart from that, a great turn-out for the official Fanylion March ride on Mastiles Lane in the Yorkshire Dales http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=670 2007-03-26 In true fashion I am packed and Morocco waits for myself and Sam to attend. Current observations and it's 17 deg and warming up for the weekend. Dry, dusty mayhem....you bet! Catch you in a week boys! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=669 2007-03-22 My hand trembled a little as I ran it over her taut, lithe, toned, curves. My breathing became shallow. Pupils dilated. Finally we did it - I got my leg over, and she responded like the slag she is. She took me on a journey that afternoon I tells ya, oaah yesss. The wildest heights, most depraved of lows - oh the pleasure! oh the pain! Who needs girls anyway? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=668 2007-03-19 Now that I live only 20 minutes from Newport I will be trying to attend the April South Wales ride, if I ever get back from the Desert! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=667 2007-03-18 So that means I need to find my bike and start training then... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=664 2007-03-14 .....and you're back in Mountain Mayhem! Yes, for our 4th year we are in! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=663 2007-03-14 Magic 2 days riding in`t Peaks, 35 on Sat & 27 on`t Sun. max speed 77kmph!!! Curry on Sat night(Starkeys 3rd??) Pic links are up. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=662 2007-03-13 Big RspkT to Steve and the Bikemagic boys for showing us some trails "t-other" side of Buxton. 27 miles with tough climbs and awesome decents all done in Spring like weather! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=661 2007-03-11 Myself and Quad join Auldyin and his band of merry Bikemagic men for a 46k ride around the Peaks. Visability; good. Showers; few. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=660 2007-03-09 Just had bike 'serviced' It came back exactly as it was before it went in, but cleaner. And with a new chain. And I'm £60 worse off. hmmmm http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=659 2007-03-09 Last years report? Anyone Anyone... This years T-Shirt...?? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=658 2007-03-08 Well, the Mountain Mayhem 07 form should be with the pixies at Pacific Edge Events so fingers crossed we get in for a fourth year! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=657 2007-03-07 Starkey is frantically filling out forms for Mountain Mayhem some 5 days after they were released. Chances of getting teams in? Small I think. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=656 2007-03-05 I am frantically filling out forms for the 07 Mountain Mayhem event. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=655 2007-03-05 There I am, outside my house, cleaning the car then Shack and Sam turn up on their road bikes! (Did Sam ride all the way from London?) Anyway, a quick change later and we're off for a 30 mile ride through some of Yorkshire's beautiful countryside. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=654 2007-03-04 To Davina and Team Ewok! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=653 2007-03-02 Team Ewok is getting married!! The furry little critter proposed to his long time foxy woman Davina and the crazy woman said Yes!! rspKt to Dean and Davina!!!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=652 2007-03-02 ...a map or two Starkey. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=651 2007-03-01 Today I am going mountain biking somewhere in Wales. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=650 2007-03-01 After 2 miles riding around the Peak disater struck and myself and Beard lost the map of the route. Lesson learn't, carry two maps just in case some pesky kids pick the lost one up.....or something like that! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=649 2007-02-21 Just back from a few days in Marrakesh with the lovely Jools, Team Sheldon and Techno are gonna have a blast. A trip out to Ourika valley at the base of the Atlas Mountains, gave an insight into the awesome trails out there and the weather was mighty fine too. Jealous, me? You Bet http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=648 2007-02-19 I too have man flu. Snot, sneezing and coughing up brown paste. Not good. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=647 2007-02-16 Cough, phlegm, more coughing, sneezing, snot, chest infection, no biking, antibiotics, phlegm explosion, snot leaking from every orrifice (can I sell it on ebay as an industrial lubricant?), still no biking, not happy, roll on Summer, rant over. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=646 2007-02-16 Well I, in fact, have been riding clipped in long before any of you lot! I bought my first spuds long before FRONT suspension was widely used even. And bike bling was all anodised purple! They looked great on my penny farthing!b rEtRo rsPkt! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=645 2007-02-12 Its not the riding its the five hour drive... oh and Ewoks going to Ikea Techno's going to the cinema and im watching the darts. Rock and Roll. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=644 2007-02-09 Have you bothered to check the weather forecast??? It's going to be 10 deg celcius down your way on saturday = no snow. Get out there and ride you wimps. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=643 2007-02-09 A small Northern faction of myself, Shack and Beard are going to brave the elements, slap grease on each other, warm up at the car park to some industrial techno, don our Gore-Tex Romper suits and ride like some superhero’s and save the universe from destruction. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=642 2007-02-09 I feel sad and glum. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=641 2007-02-09 Looks like the weather has beaten the southern contingent this weekend, a five hour drive for two hours riding doesn't seem so appealing in icy rain. Try again in March. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=639 2007-02-09 Now i remember not so long ago recieving abuse from most of you lot for using spudies...... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=638 2007-02-08 Well, I don't know about any of you guys, but I barely recall the last time I had a comedy fall because of being clipped in. But I do find that not being clipped in is scary scary. Attach me to the bike, I say. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=637 2007-02-08 A heads up for anyone still using flatties (I can't be the only Fany) - the Five Ten Impact shoes really are superb, SPuD grip but without the silly shoes/pedals and comedy clipped-in stacks. They even have a lion thing on the sole! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=636 2007-02-07 Get ya Gore-Tex romper-suits out boys,we are going to be riding!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=635 2007-02-07 Make the most of the weather guys and gals before the snow comes ... good crisp trails, that's what winter riding is all about! Bootiful :) http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=634 2007-02-06 Just back from France and a pacy weeks snowboarding, Snow wasn't great but I did clock 55mph using a GPS, now lets see what Wales has to offer this weekend.. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=633 2007-02-05 I managed to get out on Saturday - gorgeous weather and a great 30 mile road ride. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=632 2007-02-05 Weather good. Trails good. 18 miles of beautiful Buxton. Gripped, sorted. Let's off road! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=631 2007-02-04 riding?.. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=630 2007-02-02 This weather is amazing! 12degC, bright sunshine, clear skies - I hope every member of Team FanyLion are busy getting the miles in: make hay while the sun shines! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=629 2007-02-02 I rest my case............ http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=628 2007-01-26 Cast your eyes toward the calendar.......we're very much a mountain bike team. Some, well, most of us, like to dabble in other forms of cycling. It's all good. Group hug?? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=627 2007-01-25 The power of the dark side has helped me transform from being “at the back” to somewhere at the front. And as Darth Vader said “You cannot underestimate the power of the dark side”. But I ain’t shaving my legs and i will still be Mountainbiking! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=626 2007-01-25 ...the speed, the lack of mud, no gates to stop and open/close, fewer gears = more pain and you get fitter, lycra, shaving your body hair off? I don't know, maybe a combo of all these things draw us to The Dark Side. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=625 2007-01-25 Surely shack means to the Jey Side!!!! What's going on with our MOUNTAIN BIKE TEAM? We'll all be buying tandems next and roller skating to work. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=624 2007-01-24 Shack you sheep.....bah http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=623 2007-01-24 Good morning all, I thought I should let everyone know that today is the first day of the rest of my life. This evening I shall be purchasing my very first 'Road bike'. Yes indeed, I have crossed to the dark side. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=622 2007-01-24 Good luck to you Sheldon. Big respect for taking on a 98mile sportive as your first comp race. Nothing like flinging yourself in at the deep end! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=621 2007-01-19 I have gone and done it...I have defected to the dark side....I have entered my first road event! The Cheshire Cat Sportive, 97 miles of pain with a few hills thrown in too. I won’t be shaving my legs btw. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=620 2007-01-18 I had to do it - lack of bike fitness and these high winds gave me an idea - I have just fitted a sail to my bike. Wheeeeeee! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=619 2007-01-12 Just had to do it....bought a Spesh Tarmac 07 in lovely carbon, yum yum! Yet again my old bike finds a good home in the Team, Shack...look after it! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=618 2007-01-10 Yesterday. Great day, soaked to the a***, chilled and sweaty all in the same ride. A version of the mbr route from last months mag. Not done any of that stuff for ages, but it was good. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=617 2007-01-07 With X-biking you don't....only some pounding house music and a disco ball. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=616 2007-01-05 ....in lil ol Jersey, it is def getting dark that little bit later and I no longer need my lights to cycle to work. Team Bergerac... aka Team South Pole... aka Team Big Pole http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=615 2007-01-05 Unless you call getting light at 9am and dark at half 3 summer time http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=614 2007-01-04 nope 4 o`clock up here. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=613 2007-01-03 Is it me, or is it getting dark just that little bit later each day....? Roll on 25th March! BST!!!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=612 2007-01-03 Well if it isn't, tough. Hit 61mph today on Hodgson's old road bike. She told me she wished Hodgson could ride it that fast but is more than happy with her current owner. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=611 2006-12-29 ....both Auld Yin and I survived the Dumfries earthquake! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=610 2006-12-28 4 days of blasting round the 7 stanes trails does not prepare your body at all for a proper hill ride! Yesterdays ride with Auld Yin was superb, whoever invented skull caps is a bloody genius. Day off today but the winter training camp resumes tomorrow. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=609 2006-12-28 With Shortbread. 34k in freezing conditions, icy climbs etc. 3000ft climbong according to SB`s puter. 45kph downhill into horizontal sleet/snow to Durisdeer really got the heartrate goin!!!!!!!! He`s off back up the road to Elginland tomorrow. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=608 2006-12-27 Ho ho ho and Merry Xmas to all my fellow Fany's & there families. Sheldon and I went out for a crimbo eve ride around saddleworth, glorious blue skies, frozen ear lobes & the popping out of sheldons hose!!!!!! RsPkT http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=607 2006-12-25 Had a blast round Kirroughtree with Shortbread & Kieran today. Some lovely new singletrack sampled and rated. Merry(not too)Xmas all & Happy New Year. Magic calendar. Cheers AuldYin http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=606 2006-12-24 Merry Xmas One and All. Have a splendid Xmas and may the mud be frozen solid beneath your tyres and may Santa bring you an XTR groupset. Have a good un!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=605 2006-12-22 Anyone , anyone!! I know i was late writing it but....Anyway have a good Christmas maybe it will be posted before SSMM 2007. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=603 2006-12-21 Greetings fellow lions. The Xmas season is upon us and without question the annual post Xmas ride is planned for 29th December - Otley. Hope to see you all there! Happy Xmas. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=602 2006-12-21 To all you jey boys around the world. In seven days time I will end my enforced bike drought and rage it for the entire holiday period. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=601 2006-12-17 A Merry Xmas and a happy 2007 to all of the pride. I will be off over Christmas and if the rain stops, I will be riding so any Lion wishing to join then do so. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=600 2006-12-15 ...and does anyone know what Sheldon is banging on about? If anyone is going on any rides over the next 2 weeks up North... let me know y'all. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=599 2006-12-15 When the instructor shouted “Come on Team” I looked round at the rest of the group and a wry smile came over my face. I then went for a sauna. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=598 2006-12-14 Bike is in Leisure Lakes for a bit of TLC. New pivot bearings and shock mounts are in order…too much riding = too much wear and tear. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=597 2006-12-13 Did we? Did I? Ehhh? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=596 2006-12-11 Quad biking - tame; paintballing - expensive; Wardrobe - pretty waitresses, good value food & drink; Jakes - OK; Oporto - a stinky pit of filth: never again. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=595 2006-12-11 Christmas party weekend! Santa will be handing out teeshirts and calendars, Steve will be handing out insults, Sheldon will be fighting with doors, I will be drunk. Wheeeeeeeeeeee! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=594 2006-12-08 CYB, Llandegla and Follow the Dog at Cannock Chase, 3 days of biking, 3 days of washing and 3 days of cleaning the bike. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=593 2006-12-04 Rode the "new" 19k Penmachno trail on Sunday and enjoyed some sweet singletrack in some cracking condtions! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=592 2006-11-28 My self and Team Boyband completed a 47 mile road ride this afternoon, after it had taken Chris 2 hours to drag himself out of his pit and get round to the pub! Total time 2hrs 35mins, av = 18mph. Now I must go and serve copius amounts of alcohol to drunk people! What a life..... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=591 2006-11-26 I love winter. It is great Summer's on it's way. Get out and play. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=590 2006-11-24 Turns out this is quite an integral part of any mountain bike, certainly explained why I had trouble changing gears and my pedal arm kept falling off! The crank slowly but surely was working it's way free from my steed. It's fixed now and ready for the "things that go bump in the night" ride at Holmfirth. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=589 2006-11-19 Doesn’t time fly….three weeks and we will gracing the hallowed walls of Oporto again for our annual Christmas bash. So......I have plenty of time to prepare my mind for the sights of a “large” but “wee man” naked once more. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=588 2006-11-17 Mary Townley 1 FanyLion 0 Definitely a re-match next year (when it’s summer!) http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=587 2006-11-13 Mary Towneley spat her rage on us and Team FanyLion cowered and headed off home. Battered by the elements and brutal weather conditions we covered 25 miles of the 47 mile Loop. Things didn't get any easier on Sunday. Full report to follow, when I have the energy. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=586 2006-11-13 Travelled across the border today to ride what I think is the most bodacious Stane of all: the mighty Kirroughtree. Some black routes have been added since we last rode it, but the smiles per mile is still awesome! Sadly The Tank® couldn't make the trip, but a trusty Kona Dawg did the job admirably in its stead. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=585 2006-11-12 Is there something Shortbread wants to tell us.? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=584 2006-11-10 Tomorrow 12 members of Team FanyLion will brave a very mediocre weather 4cast to ride the Mary Towneley Loop. Rain, mud, punctures, rabies, dissentry, acne, athletes foot, jock itch, herpes nor FanyFaffTM shall stop us. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=583 2006-11-10 Bike shop have quoted me £120 to service my forks..... time for an upgrade me thinks. Suggestions to the usual address please. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=582 2006-11-08 Woke up this morning with big fat puffy eyes that wouldn't open! I chapped my eyelids whilst riding last week in the cold and spent the last few days rubbing asorted creams and lotions on them to ease the soreness, had an allergic reaction to one of the creams and buggered me eyes right up. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=581 2006-11-06 No trick or treating last night after my night ride at Cannock Chase. Instead, bed at 8 feeling rather rough with a dodgy stomach. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=579 2006-11-01 I can't tell you what happened in that tent at SSMM but i can tell you my dusk/night ride at Llandegla was pretty awesome but chilly. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=578 2006-10-27 The Mary Celeste, JFK, Diana princess of the welsh, the World Trade Center... and now the SSMM report...what really happened? What happened in that tent with Potts and Sheldon? Is it a CIA cover-up? The truth is out there people. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=575 2006-10-25 And last night Team Landlord and I (plus new acquaintance Mr PK) rode Black Hambleton in the dark. Very dark for Landlord, who's lights failed half way round the loop. It was Very Black Hambleton for him. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=574 2006-10-25 Shortbread and I (plus Chappy and some nice roadies from Airedale Olympic) rode the route of the White Rose Classic sportive on Saturday: 125miles of thrills, hills and 56mph descents. 9hrs of joy and pain, sunshine and rain. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=573 2006-10-25 After a lone night ride over the Saddleworth Moors, clean undies are a welcome comfort. Ventured out about 7 for a wee trek and my thoughts were not my own. Instead of the usual fairies, love and peace, my mind was filled with witches, goblins, big cats, un-natural noises, shadows and the boogy man. So when I went through the farmers gate to be confronted by 15 pair of yellow eyes! It's was the icing on the fear cake. Boo http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=572 2006-10-23 Mac Forest and Buxton report is live. You know where it is...go read it! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=570 2006-10-19 Oh dear, oh dear, Hangover Hill Climb results out. Looks like I blew it. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=569 2006-10-18 8 pints the night before is not ideal for an 80 miler the next morning. Riding an additional 50 miles the next morning will in all likelihood give you a cold. Who'd do something so dum? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=568 2006-10-16 Enough Karting nonesense and more postings to move the shameful one further down and out of sight. Team Quad, Starkey and myself did the mighty Buxton loop on saturday, 30.6 miles of tough climbs, excellent rocky descents and glorious sunshine. Sunday saw me and a friend hit my local trail for yet more mbr fun, about 15 miles done which is good prep for the killer November ride. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=565 2006-10-16 It pains me to say it but Team Bergerac is correct, I came a pitiful 2nd! When u look at who danny was racing in HIS heats, it soon becomes apparent how he accumulated so many points. 5 heats (5 people in each), 3 with 3 women, 1 with 2 women and only 1 with 5 men! Nigel Mansel wouldn't have come close. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=564 2006-10-16 At the weekend a certain self-proclaimed karting champ had his shortcomings ruthlessly exposed by a determined young hero. Our very own Team Cliff Diver hammered Downhill Maniac in the karting to take top spot. Cliff Diver had the fastest lap time too! Well done that man, I salute you!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=563 2006-10-16 Never, ever attempt to compete in a Hill Climb event with a hangover. These events hurt enough without a head stuffed with cotton wool, slight nausea feeling and beer sweats. Not good. Not good at all. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=562 2006-10-16 An odd number of riders (Myself, Downhill and Quad) will endure 30 miles of hardcore riding this Sat from Wildboarclough to Buxton and back. It's a tough un boys... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=561 2006-10-13 Pics of Hill Climb. See my pain, hurt and suffering. And this Saturday I do it all again, in Huddersfield. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=560 2006-10-12 Finally the SSMM report is written, just give me a week to e-mail it to Mastiles. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=559 2006-10-12 Last Sunday I rode in the YRC Weardley Bank Hill Climb nr Harewood and came 9th. If I had been 0.6secs quicker would have been 6th, dagnammit. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=558 2006-10-10 Had my maiden spd voyage this evening and I have to say, apart from the odd (3) comedy spill I got to grips with it pretty quick. It's a very strange feeling when you're laid on the floor still attached to your bike while a herd of cows look on, you can almost hear their thoughts "what a tit head, moo". http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=557 2006-10-09 So, the Oct ride has been removed but a small faction of Myself, Downhill and Quad will be enduring pain via the Buxton ride this Sat. Any more takers? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=556 2006-10-09 Clear skies, a chill in the air and strong winds made Saturday's ride interesting yet most enjoyable. And Starkey, once the man to be early for rides was so late he missed the entire thing. Is this a woman's influence??? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=555 2006-10-09 Tomac and I are now one, I've done what I said I would never do and crossed over to spd's!! Let the learning to ride while clipped in begin. Ouch! Got a funny feeling I'll be saying it quiet alot over the coming months. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=554 2006-10-08 Tomorrow the 'Shack's Birthday Faction' will ride the Middlesmoor Loop. Shack, Landlord, Boy Band, Pizza, Starkey, Mrs Starkey, myself, plus 2 mystery guests will brave the poor weather forecast and ride to celebrate Shack's big day. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=553 2006-10-06 Twas my intention to head out this evening for my 1st night ride, if the constant drab grey dank wet shatty weather doesn't improve, I'll be mostly drinkin tea & thinking about what could have been. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=552 2006-10-05 Just taken my forks off for a quick service, and lo and behold a 2" crack in the steerer tube! Not sure what caused this (head doctor/stem too tight? A bad landing?) but it could've been like this for most of summer, which gives me the heebeegeebees. The question is, Pikes or All Mountain SL 1's? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=551 2006-10-04 Today will be my first time back on the bike for ten weeks. Its going to hurt. Need to be fit for the epic November ride! Cant wait! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=550 2006-10-04 Just took delivery of my new lights for the dark miserable nights that are about to fall upon us. They'll no longer be the sad depressive affair of years gone by, but nail biting, spooky, fun nights filled with halogen light and the eerie sound of a lesser spotted night riding mbr. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=549 2006-10-03 But don't plot your new lunchtime route via a level crossing and get stuck at it for 10mins! Doh! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=547 2006-10-03 ...plotted for a lunchtime 10mile spin, around the back lanes of Pontefract then back to the office for a quick flannel down in the disabled toilet wash basin. Nice. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=546 2006-10-03 Big RspKT to the Lions in Bubion, Spain. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=545 2006-10-02 Holmfirth and Saddleworth report is live! Once again..you know where it is! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=541 2006-09-29 Ta for a great weekend guys. Big ta to Team Diva for lodgings and breakie. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=540 2006-09-28 We DID ride at SSMM - but 10 Ton Kona still hasn't written the report. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=539 2006-09-28 Holmfirth & Saddleworth report is in progress.... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=538 2006-09-28 Ride bike, get muddy, put bike away (please note - do not wash it) trail mud all over the house, shower, dry yourself off, find out you hadn't showered properly as the towel is covered in mud/dog sh*t, eat tea, sleep. Sorted. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=537 2006-09-27 late September back in 53eeeee. Well 2006 actually but that don't rhyme. Team Foghorn Leghorn and myself flew round our 11mile local trail for local people last night, it was dry and fun and oh so nearly dark. This wknd I'll be buying some lights so the fun can carry on through winter. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=536 2006-09-27 The boggy, muddy, filthy byways of Harrogate were tackled last night, in the dark. A horrid gloopy little ride made all the more dithpicable by the fact it was night. Winter is here. Wicked. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=535 2006-09-27 Tonight Team Hodgson and myself (after some cajoling) are night riding for the first time in the year. Well, day/dusk/possibly dark anyway. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=534 2006-09-26 After a pretty poor turnout on Saturday, Sunday's ride proved to be better with Team Woody, Team Mark and Team Cycle Diva joining the mighty faction. Good ride, good riders, good laugh and eventually good weather! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=533 2006-09-26 Frame has cracked. Again. 6th time...............why oh why did I sell Project J???? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=532 2006-09-25 "Mike, fancy coming biking tomorrow night?" "No thanks, I would rather stay in and build my new flat pack coffee table". WHAT?!?!?!?! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=531 2006-09-25 Yesterday we rode the Holmfirth Loop in 21 degree heat, looks like we'll be riding my local trails in heavy showers! Should make for an interseting ride with wet fany's all around. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=530 2006-09-24 With only Four Musketeers riding this weekend and with the weather looking good, it is definately going to be a swashbuckling adventure. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=529 2006-09-21 After a rainy week in the Costa Brava and a few rainy days in Barcelona, this weekends expected rain and gale force winds will be like being on my jollies again! Hopefully the hurricanes, medicine ball sized hail stones, bolts of lightning, tornadoes & flying sheep won't cause us too many problems. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=528 2006-09-20 In only 7 days Whitesox will be returning to your shores, time to dust off the beasts and feel the burn! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=527 2006-09-17 Apologies but I have been a wandering minstrel for the past two months... however I move into my new flat this weekend which should allow me to get the SSMM notes out and write a report, dodgy lap times et all... watch this space. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=526 2006-09-14 I will write the SSMM report as I know exactly what happened, and I ain't talking about just the action on the bikes and the dubious time claims....oh no. I'm talking about what happened in them there tents! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=525 2006-09-13 And the SSMM report still isn't live because 10 Ton Kona still hasn't written it. I doubt he'll even remember going by now. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=524 2006-09-13 The York Dales ride is live! You know where it is.....go read it! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=523 2006-09-13 Sorry to Hodgson as unable to ride Sat as been down at Sandhurst on a course. Shortbread as you will be aware I ride 50 miles to get to the rides and back....dont you forget it. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=522 2006-09-11 ...to Sheldon!!!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=521 2006-09-11 Sam phoned ystrdy: he fell off a hire bike whilst riding with his workmates in Ireland and has ripped 1/3 of the skin off his head (no helmet) and was due in theatre last night to clean moss/acorns/twigs out of the wound. Ouch. It's a Techno Classic. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=520 2006-09-11 What an awesome, varied, hardcore, waymarked trail! Twas brilliant, and no map reading required. We gotta do it sometime Lions. But no roadies this time, they're too fit on the ups and too slow on the downs! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=519 2006-09-11 Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday Dear Team Starkey, Happy Birthday to YOU! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=518 2006-09-11 The fact that the ride was 50 miles probably put a lot of the soft northern riders off attempting it. (Boyband etc) http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=517 2006-09-10 is Mary Towneley for a bunch of shaven-legged skinny tyres on their bike riders. Now if the ride was called Butch City, you'd probably have more of the Fanylion hairy leg boys with you Steve. Anyone for tea and scones? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=516 2006-09-09 Tomorrow me and some roadie mates will be riding the 50mile Mary Towneley MTB Loop. Abysmal turnout from Team FanyLion (i.e. no-one but me is up for it), obviously fearing a mauling at the hands of the shaven-legged ones. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=515 2006-09-08 Back to it, I rode to work today for the first time in ages. 13 miles of rolling countryside in the morning sunshine and carbon monoxide. Booyakka. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=514 2006-09-07 Roger that Team Starkey, I too rode home in the dark last night after a ride. Got dark very quick too. What next, snow, winter? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=513 2006-09-06 As a collective team we have an average age of well over thirty , which means over thirty summers....and autumn follows summer, get it!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=512 2006-09-06 Yep...the day's are getting shorter! I needed my lights last night, glad Team Whiplash had his to guide us home. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=511 2006-09-06 A nasty case of man-flu has curtailed a planned assualt on the Cairngorms. Stop mocking me hills, you'll still be there next week, once I'm back to max strength I'll ride all over you, m'wahhhh ha ha ha ha........ http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=510 2006-09-05 Not the Wet Wet Wet you're all thinking of but the wet Team Starkey, the wet Team Cycle Diva & the wet Team Downhillmaniac. Starkey & Diva headed over to mine this morning to sample the dry trails of the pennines!!! It lashed it down pretty much from start to finish, the biking weather Gods weren't on our side today. Hopefully they're saving the best of the weather for the Sept ride! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=509 2006-09-03 ......is still ongoing oop north near the arctic circle, still lots of lovely dusty trails to play on. I must admit though, a little part of me is longing for winter, oh the joys of riding with a flask tea, frozen camelbaks, 6 hours of daylight, rain, sleet, snow, mud, chipping ice off your drivetrain etc. Like I said, it's a very small part of me looking forward to this! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=508 2006-09-01 Ill meet you at Tring station at 10.00am (make sure your not late!) we can do 20 miles around the chilterns..... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=507 2006-09-01 I have spent all day today emailing the full FanyLion Team and no-one wants to ride in the morning! Are you all scared of mud & rain? Or do you all hate me?!?!?! I will ride on my own then, so there! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=506 2006-09-01 It's September, summer has gone, pack away the lightweights and dig out the lights. Cold, wet, mud. All the things we sectretly love about mountain biking... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=505 2006-09-01 After a night of drinking and falling over with my girlfriend (Team Cycle Diva), we rode Llandegla to rid the hangovers from our (mine should I say) systems. Sorry to Team Beard for turning up 3 hrs late! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=503 2006-08-29 Just fitted and ridden some second hand Pike forks (cheers Gav!). Boys - you gotta go bolt thru, downhill the difference is unbelievable! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=502 2006-08-29 My entry for Sunday's road race went missing in the post, so to punish myself for using shoddy mailing techniques I beasted myself over 75miles, av speed 17.1mph. Greenhow Hill hurts...a lot. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=501 2006-08-29 Northallerton Train Station to our office takes about 2 minutes in a headwind with a small mammal tied to your bike. Liam Killeen must be looking over his shoulder Shack! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=500 2006-08-24 I rode to work this morning... well I got the train from York to Northallerton and rode my bike from the station to the office. I feel good! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=499 2006-08-23 My first mid-week ride for ages and what an adventure. Hodgson pulled out as he was too gay to ride. So BoyBand and I set out for short summer evening blast hopefully back in time for my train home at 8:30pm. BoyBand fell off 3 times, I went over my bars and we ended up heather surfing (i.e. riding your bike down a steep heather bank with no sign of a path to follow), river crossing and being chased by a dog! Needless to say I missed my train. I love summer! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=498 2006-08-23 Well we`ve been back since last Friday. Due to technical issues (broken bodies), Teem Reet and I had to drop out of the Trans Wales after only 4 days for riding. We still managed over 300km and about 9500m climbing over the 4 days though! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=496 2006-08-22 Tomorrow evening Shack and I (plus maybe Eco Panzer & Boy Band) will ride the Scugdale Loop, come hell, high water, flood, mud or athlete's foot. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=495 2006-08-21 The weather gods were against us over the weekend but still was a good un. Wet, wet , wet on Sat and then rather dry on Sun. BTW...I don't like Wet Wet Wet! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=494 2006-08-21 The mighty return of Team Boy Band plus attendance by possible new Team member Matt aka Team Landlord made for a superb, if a little damp, Saturday ride. But why didn't Sheldon ride part 2 of the ride? A Sweet Little Mystery... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=493 2006-08-21 No Marti Pellow hasn't joined the Team. Like drowned rats we nailed some hardcore trails around Reeth on Saturday, then the remaining riders rode Dalby's new offerings on Sunday. Full report to follow. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=492 2006-08-21 Rain, rain, go away, come again another day. Make sure you pack your snorkels boys...not looking too good, look. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=491 2006-08-18 Was a great wedding day, topped off by a great honeymoon - saw loads of (Fany)Lions, (Fany)Elephants and more! Now where is my bike? I have missed her! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=489 2006-08-15 This weekend, for one day only, the Return of a Legend of Team FanyLion; the Long Awaited Return of TEAM BOY BAND!!!!!!!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=488 2006-08-14 My road racing career is really taking off now as I post my second top ten placing in as many weeks with a hard-fought 8th place at the recent Bridlington Road Race. Bad luck to Tom whose crank arm fell off 300yards from the finish line. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=487 2006-08-14 To Shorts and Reet!! Hope the weather is awful and the trails are tough. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=486 2006-08-11 This weekend Team Reet Nooker and I begin the 6 day mission that is the Trans Wales. 543km and nearly 16000m to be climbed, now where is my supersize tub of chamois cream..... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=485 2006-08-11 What is it with me and taking people biking? First Team Czech (broken collar bone) Team GB (broken ankle) and now Team Whiplash (Shane)having to go hospital with concusion, bruised thumb and various cuts and bruises and two weeks off work. Who is next? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=484 2006-08-09 What a road trip!! Terrible weather, top riding, top mountains, top descents, top whisky (hic!) top steaks... I could go on! Big thanks go to Mr. and Mrs. Anderson for their hospitality and to Dave (Team Distillery) for showing us how he makes whisky. Click here for some pics. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=483 2006-08-07 Finally, I scrape my first solitary BC point of the season with a 10th place at Hetton last Saturday. Yeehaa!! Everyone, quick, become a Father, it helps your cycling fitness and stamina no end!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=482 2006-08-07 Whilst I wait to get into my new flat Techno has agreed to take me in for a couple of weeks. Can two lions share the same den?? How much ale and cider can two lions drink in a working week?? All shall be revealed.. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=481 2006-08-05 Tomorrow I find out as I attempt to make my return to road racing at the Hetton Hawks Criterium nr Sunderland. Legs shaven, bum lubed, slicks on, ready to be obliterated. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=480 2006-08-04 Starkey and Techno have just arrived at Fortress Shortbread for a few days of whisky tasting and uphill freeride biking. Predictably, the weather is miserable: cold, wet and windy. My favourite!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=479 2006-08-01 Congratulatoons to the new Mr & Mrs Mastiles! An excellent afternoon in the sun in Knaresbro, superb food and plenty booze. The Mastiles' now heading off to hunt FanyLions in Kenya. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=478 2006-07-31 Just back from a weeks training on the lovely island of Rhodes. My body is trained in the art of being golden brown, my stomach is full of Mousaka, my legs have been worked out on the Pedalos and my Amstel training will no doubt come in handy at Mike and Nicoles wedding this evening. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=477 2006-07-28 After "Mini Mike Mastiles" wedding on Fri, Sunday sees myself and Techno head way up north to hook up with Shortbread for Trail Riding, Whisky Drinking and Steak eating. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=475 2006-07-26 Did a 30 mile killer loop on Sat around Mac Forest & Buxton. Some top riding that i didn't know i had on my doorstep! Clicky here for some picies! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=474 2006-07-24 I do like that front page piccy. Out trailbuilding at Dalbeattie on Sat. Out with 8yr old step grandson riding new skills loops at Dalbeattie yesterday. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=473 2006-07-24 With new found MTB'er Team Beard I am tackling the 20 mile MBR Mac Forest classic route with the added loop from the pretty awesome book of Dark Peak MTBing. Will be a 35 mile + future ride no doubt. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=472 2006-07-21 Picky pickys can be seen if ye clicky clicky HERE http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=471 2006-07-19 I had an over-excited Team Pizza on the phone last night: he has ordered his new Cove Stiffee! Matt black frame, All Mountain 2's, Race Face bits. Due by end of week, then a trip to GT is needed. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=470 2006-07-19 A good trip to Keswick. Sorry I had to bail early but My Girls needed me. Good to be riding in the sun, with the Team, in my Death Mask again. rspKt. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=469 2006-07-19 Many of you had thought I had been caught up in the Ben Nevis Gondola accident; luckily, I was in Laggan riding the Wolftrax trails. A top few days were had in the Highlands and even more top weekend in Keswick. Big rspkt to Auld Yin for guiding us in the blistering heat. Report to follow. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=468 2006-07-17 we`re all going to Keswik in the morning. It`s ganna be hot. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=467 2006-07-14 I am still alive. I haven't posessed Sheldon. I haven't been riding my bike. I haven't been getting much sleep. I have a new job. I have a 7wk old daughter. I will see you in Keswick this weekend. Out. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=466 2006-07-12 Just got back from Slovenia and a hell bender of a stag do but through an alcaholic haze I did notice an amazing country with loads of trails really freindly locals and all at half the price of France. Just a thought for next year. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=465 2006-07-11 Riding faster than ever, getting good air, riding all hours day and night. Has Starkey been possessed by some evil sprite? Add to this - there is no sign of Hodgson either. I can only conclude that Hodgson has done away with Starkey and taken his body as his own... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=464 2006-07-11 Is it a new airline? Is it a bird? No, it's Team Starkey or it was him last night getting some serious air at a local brick works on our outing last night. The local teens could only watch in amazement as he flew like a bird. Pics to prove it too, RsPkT. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=463 2006-07-07 Next week I am venturing off upto Fort William for whisky drinking, checking out the locals and a spot of mountain biking. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=462 2006-07-07 The follow the dog trail at Cannock Chase was pretty damm good...even better at night me thinks! Watch this space for the first Team night ride! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=461 2006-07-06 Off to Cannock Chase tonight with Team Beard riding the "Follow The Dog" trail. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=460 2006-07-05 What happened? How did I get there? How did I get back? Why did I wake up with just a towel draped over me? Why is there smudged make-up all over my face? Why can I smell burning cotton, hair and flesh? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=459 2006-07-05 He couldn't have been anymore naked, top weekend with lots of beer and another karting trophy for Downhills shelf. Newcastleton was 5miles short but with some excellent swooping descents, lots of nice jumps and a sweet north shore section it was well worth the trip over. RsPkt to all who graced the dance floor of Baha Beach Club for the vodka red bull marathon. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=458 2006-07-03 Believe it or not, the days are getting shorter so I am making the most of the sunshine and riding Mac Forest tonight. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=457 2006-07-03 After a Mini Mike Mastiles Stag do of complete mayhem in Newcastle (Mike once again getting naked in a public place...aprt from a blonde wig...report to follow and pics!) myself Downhill and Shortbread headed over to Newcastleton to sweat the weekends abuse from our bodies. Sweet but short trails were on offer and some pretty wicked North Shore thrown in too. It was good! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=456 2006-07-03 No - it's not an error - it's Mini Mastiles' Super Stag! After a weekend of pushing our bodies to the limit at SSMM last week, it's time to do it all over again for very different reasons. Bring me copious amounts of strong alcohol and let no man be left standing! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=455 2006-06-29 Done another one. Crack in swingarm. Project J is currently in the process of being built up again, a more than able deputy until I get a new full susser http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=454 2006-06-28 Pottsy, don't be tempted by the dark side! SPD's are for nancy boys and roadies, true Jedis, I mean mountain bikers, are at one with the flat pedal and possess the power for REAL bunny hops! Once down the dark path, forever will it dominate your destiny!! ... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=453 2006-06-28 Those of you checking out the Fanylion SSMM result times, please bear in mind I was the only person riding on flats (pedals that is). Rumour has it I'd be 25% more efficient with spd's! Is it time to cross over to what I think is a rather dangerous way of fixing yourself to yer bike? Doesn't excuse my double night lap times though!!!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=452 2006-06-27 The results for SSMM 06 makes for some very interesting reading..check them out... FanyLion 1 & FanyLion 2 http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=451 2006-06-27 Thought i'd add my bit just to rub it in for those that didn't fancy it this year...did we mention the bone dry trails and the sun burn?!? Oh and the super fast downhill to finish. All first class. Full marks to white sox for keeping the team going after being abandoned for the football!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=450 2006-06-26 two teams, 8 riders one great course. What a great weekend. The course was great, a short but tough climb, great forest singletack and a very fast dowhill into the finish, oh and did I mention the double whoopsy near the end that saw me land on my front wheel at 30mph plus? Scary stuff! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=449 2006-06-26 Well, thought I had done enough to springboard the team into the lead only to see after three soul distroying laps Ross walking through the finish line seconds before I reached it! Gutted! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=448 2006-06-26 Sunshine, sleep deprivation, bbq's a plenty, fanylion banter, big screen football, sugar overdose, sunburn, jumps, climbs, technical downhills but the best part had to be the bone dry trails and night riding which was totally mental. A truly awesome weekend was had by all. RsPkT http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=447 2006-06-26 At last a dry SSMM! Plenty of laps, plenty of riders, plenty of sun, plenty of fun...no sleep. Results and report out soon. RSpkT to all attended! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=446 2006-06-26 Wow! What a weekend! Hot and sunny all weekend, a fantastic course, 30 laps completed by each team. Top honours go to Starkey for fastest sprints through the arena and Fanylion XXX for most laps completed (10). As Hodgson would say, full report to follow.... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=445 2006-06-26 My stuff is packed, bike cleaned and fettled, food prepared, tent at the ready, car fuelled up and my adrenalin pumpin. It sure feels like I'm missing something very very important though..............................waterproofs. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=444 2006-06-22 Some of you MTB folk out there have been trying to contact us via the online Fanyform, but we have had gremlins in our server and your email addresses are going missing. Please bear with us whilst we eradicate the pesky critters then send us your details again. rspKt!!!!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=442 2006-06-21 It will rain on SSMM. It always does, it always will. No matter what those cowboys at the Met Offic say, it will rain, there will be mud, it will be grim. Just accept it will you? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=441 2006-06-21 The Weather looks pretty good for 24hr's of Mayhem! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=440 2006-06-21 After watching ROAM I was StOkEd for some air time. rAd! I'm no Berrecloth, but a couple of sessions with some Air Miles in the sack, I was smiling back to the top for more! AwSoME! Good luck to all @ SSMM, I'll pray for good weather for you guys http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=439 2006-06-20 What the feck is goin on with the Weather? Latest reports show blizzard like conditions and the occasional ferret downpour! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=438 2006-06-20 One minute rain is forecast and then the next sun. Someone is messing with us! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=437 2006-06-20 Looks like the weather may be changing for the better - latest outlook says we can expect warmer than expected temperatures and that golden ball in the sky cooking us! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=436 2006-06-20 This weekend I will be getting very little sleep, be up to my neck in filth and slop, be tired and bleary eyed, yet strangely happy. No I'm not doing SSMM, I'm being a Dad. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=435 2006-06-19 The 5 day weather report shows black clouds and rain for Friday, yesterday it showed a big fat juicy sun!?!?! Someone needs to let the Big man upstairs know that Glastonbury's not on this year. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=434 2006-06-19 .....Tent.ok, Stove...ok, Sleeping Bag...ok, Bike...ok, Body...ok, weather forecast...em dunno about that. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=433 2006-06-19 Reet Nooker and myself managed 7 laps each, 70 miles. I would have done more, honest guv, if my rear mech hadn't exploded on lap 6! Anyway, it was a great event, superb course and Reet got the best possible introduction to the west coast midge - 67834 bites to be precise, strategically placed all over his body! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=432 2006-06-18 Team Starkey, Shorts in Winter and myself hit the Holmfirth loop this afternoon, dryish weather and the washed out trails kept us all on our toes. Steep climbs, fast descents and loose rocky sections were the order of the day. Fanytastic Sunday fun, RsPkT. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=431 2006-06-18 This weekend sees Reet Nooker and myself ride 10 under the ben solo. Best way to avoid the midgies I reckon http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=430 2006-06-15 Downhill and myself are doing the mighty Holmfirth loop this Sunday in preparation for SSMM. No pain no gain! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=429 2006-06-15 Rode Cannock Chase in the blistering heat the other night with a friend (Team Beard) Bit worried like White Sox about the weather being to good at the mo! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=428 2006-06-14 Shortly the West Coast Report will be be complete and live. Have a very bad feeling about SSMM! This weather is just too good at the moment! See you all a week Friday. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=427 2006-06-14 So I'll be mostly staying in tonight watching the footy. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=426 2006-06-13 Hot dusty dry trails were a plenty yesterday as Downhill and I endured the heat of the midday sun. A few pints, roast beef dinner and BLT rounded of an awesome day. More beans Mr Taggert! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=425 2006-06-12 Starkey's on top form, he's a lean mean Fanylion Machine who's recent cross over to Jey boy road riding has improved his fitness and he's lost a few pound in the process too. We're both now ready for the infamous SSMM but is all this nice weather gonna build our hopes up? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=424 2006-06-11 Starkey and I will be ripping up the local trails this afternoon, a good 3hr blast around Saddleworths finest will test the Tarmac Kid. This'll be two weekends in a row for me after heading out last Saturday and Sunday at 8am!!!!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=423 2006-06-11 Praying for a tarmac smooth course? Where's the fun in that??????!!!! You big jessie! May it rain on SSMM....... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=422 2006-06-09 Training has started for SSMM....on the road. Yes! I am praying for a "tarmac smooth, bone dry and dusty course" this year. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=421 2006-06-06 Me. Hi folks from the sleepless world of Fatherdom. Well it's not as bad as I was expecting, it appears Abi has not inherited my hyperactive genes, though the same can't be said for my ginger ones! Pics to follow early next week. rspKt. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=420 2006-06-05 Thanks Chipps, you've made my lack of training worth while. Uplifts, uplifts, uplifts, uplifts,uplifts..........Amen. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=419 2006-06-02 Have just heard from Chipps (SSMM event organiser) - shorter route, less climbing, alternative mud-free route if it rains. What next? Uplifts??? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=418 2006-06-02 A good point Mr Eco Panzer. I trust the pram has Salsa qr's and lock on grips? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=417 2006-06-01 Hooray! Many Combolations to Mama Ellie and Pappa Steve on the new arrival, RsPkT! So is the pram a four/faux bar or single pivot? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=416 2006-05-30 As you've probably already guessed we have a new team member, "Abigail Hodgson". I expect we'll see her trained up and ready to hit the trails in about 18mths. Congratulations to Steve & Ellie http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=415 2006-05-30 Congratulations and celebrations to Steve and Ellie! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=414 2006-05-30 Not sure what the weather is like elsewhere but it's still flippin' winter in the proper north. Arrived home at the weekend and have spent the last couple of days riding wrapped up in my winter kit. 3/4 tights and fleeces for summer? Suit you sir http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=413 2006-05-29 Congrats to all Hogs. Welcome to the world Ms Abigail. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=412 2006-05-27 Great to hear steve is a dad. Hopefully abigail will slow him down a bit! Well done steve and ellie. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=411 2006-05-27 Rspkt to Steve and Ellie and the team's latest member - Abigail!!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=410 2006-05-26 No rumblings yet from Jr Hog. He/she was due yesterday, but took one look at this awful weather and has decided to stay put. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=409 2006-05-22 I fought the voices in my head telling me to stay in where it's warm and dry and where the kettles to hand. 3hrs were spent on my drenched saddle preparing myself for the watershed that is/has been SSMM 2yrs on the trot. Twas muddy fun for sure and the rain didn't keep the grin of my face. Bike cleaned, Downhill cleaned, biking gear in the washing machine, brew in hand.............then the SUN comes out!!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=408 2006-05-21 Repeatedly I ask myself this question as SSMM draws ever nearer and unfortunately the answer is always yes. I need to brave the wonderful English weather and get myself match fit. So today I'm gonna don the waterproofs and have myself some muddy mountain bike fun. Do I have to? YES! But...... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=407 2006-05-21 Yep, the Scotland report in now live. Go read it! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=406 2006-05-19 Writing essays in the library till next Friday :-) But then I'm free for 3 months.......... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=405 2006-05-19 Sun. Warm. Dry. Drizzle. Wind. Cold. Wet. Missle. Rain. Downpoor. Sun. Warm. Balmy. Gale. Hot. Wet. Dry. Chilly. When I go Out at 7pm, can't I at least expect to know what the weather will be like at 8.45pm? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=404 2006-05-19 My body (and helmet) tells me that the weekend was a good un! Big RspkT to everyone! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=403 2006-05-15 Another brilliant weekend riding up' North in Scotland. Rskpt to Team 'Quad' for his broken ankle!!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=402 2006-05-15 ...down with the dogs tonight, in Suburbia. Mastiles and I rode the suburban trails of Harrogate last night: rooty, rocky, dusty, occasionally muddy, always entertaining, bits of planked North Shore, steep climbs and swoopy drops with sun and smiles. And more dogs than a Pet Shop, boys... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=401 2006-05-12 The Weather looks ok for this weekend's ride! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=400 2006-05-11 Thursday night sees Teams Hodgson and Mastiles urban ride around Harrogate - everything from disused flat railway tracks and almost impossible drop-offs to running the guantlet of gypsie kids chasing after us trying to relieve us of our bikes. And don't forget to watch out for broken bottles and dog shit. Bring it on! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=399 2006-05-10 Tomorrow morning a few of the northern faction will be heading into Uppermill to cheer/hurl abuse at our Team Captain. He's gonna be poncing around on a skinny bike with skinny tyres, while trying to beat other shaven legged lycra clad jey boys. Good Luck Steve and watch out for flying meat pies. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=398 2006-05-06 to clear the cobwebs from the previous nights excesses, than jumping on the steed and ripping up the local trails. The mid ride stop off at the local ice cream van for local people to purchase an ice cold Magnum helped me on my way too. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=397 2006-05-06 since I got my lazy ass on the steed and got myself fit and ready for SSMM. Fingers crossed I'll be out this Saturday, but with a Wedding on Friday night and a rather bleak weather forecast it ain't lookin good. C'mon weather Gods give us MBR's something that allows us to enjoy the singletracks and the dust we kick up. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=396 2006-05-02 If you have recently registered for FanySpam or used our online contact form, please use it again! Technical glitches at FanyLion Towers meant we lost your details, sorry. Please use the forms again and register with us. rspKt!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=395 2006-05-02 This is my first posting, very exciting. I love bank holidays! Recovering from a Monster ride in the Peaks: 38.5 miles & 1800m climbing all done on the Yeti. So booked in for the Hernia Op later this week. It’s a fantastic route joining up a lot of the best bits including Jacobs’s ladder, Ladybower etc. If anyone wants a go I am happy to play guide. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=394 2006-05-01 In June myself and Shortbread will carry out a 4-5 day west coast bike trip - let the weather be fair and the midgies be few! SSMM is drawing closer, the law of averages says.............its going to rain AGAIN! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=393 2006-04-30 ...helps you ride your bike faster. Eating apples helps improve your lung capacity and respiration, which can only be good. Eat apples, breathe better. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=392 2006-04-25 Great weather, great riding, great company, great weekend! Roll on the next one but please Sam (a.k.a Techno)leave my car where it is! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=391 2006-04-24 It seems the FanyGods were loooking down on us over the weekend. After dull and cold starts, each day cleared and were warm and bright. Some of the trails were almost spring-like too! The riding was fantastic, especially the Osmotherly loop on Saturday - some of the best natural trails I have ridden! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=390 2006-04-24 Bags packed. Bike packed. I'm on the way to Goathland today. Sees y'all in t'morning. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=389 2006-04-21 Ellie and I will meet you Fat Tyred Freaks (or should that be Fat, Tired Freaks?) at Chequers for tea and scones on Saturday afternoon. Jam and cream anyone? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=388 2006-04-20 After a 35 mile road ride last night, I prayed to the weather gods for sunshine this forthcoming weekend! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=387 2006-04-20 Well, it's time for another Fany weekend and things are looking pretty good. We haven't had too much rain and there isn't much forecast either. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=386 2006-04-19 It can only be Easter. In between the DIY I will be squeezing in a little race over at Bridlington. Happy riding boys, and go easy on that chocolate... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=385 2006-04-13 Sunday morning 9.30am: Clear skies, bright and fresh. Sunday morning 11am: Dark skies, cold and wet. Sunday afternoon 1pm: Hail, rain and snow. Sunday afternoon 2pm: Clear skies, bright and fresh. What the forking hell is going on? Still, I gave the MTB a good work-out in the mud and cold. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=384 2006-04-10 Tonight I got soaked to the a%%$, nearly mowed down a pedestrian crossing the road whilst blinded by hailstone, quickly followed by a car pulling out in front of me!!!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=383 2006-04-07 Yep, it's true - Hodgson no longer rides his mountain bike due to his new found love of unicycling http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=382 2006-04-07 Please don't think that just because I aren't doing much MTBing that I am not biking and have turned fat and lazy; I haven't. I am still riding, more than ever in fact, it's just not MOUNTAINbiking. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=381 2006-04-06 I biked to work today. And am biking at lunchtime. And biking home after work. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=380 2006-04-05 Biking TO work is the only way to prove you're not just fair weather Fanys. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=379 2006-03-30 Biking after work is the future..well until the clocks go back! Make the most of it. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=378 2006-03-30 It feels like spring has finally arrived - yet I'm stuck here working on the website!!! Argh! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=377 2006-03-29 The Shortbread/Hodgson training weekend was predictably brutal - 116 miles, snow biking, strong winds, long climbs and a 56mph descent. Rspkt http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=375 2006-03-27 Hi Fanylion team mates. This is my virgin post!!! Am trying find accom for the outing to Keswick: The YHA hostel is closed for refurbishment but reopening soon. Email to follow to all riders. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=374 2006-03-26 As the clocks went forward and summer is here thought I would start my SSMM training and test the new Airborne hardtail. Three months to be fit enough to crawl through the mud, sit in a wet tent and get no sleep; can't wait! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=373 2006-03-26 To avoid the rain, this weekend I am heading north for a weekend's training camp in the snow with Shortbread. Don't forget to put your clocks forward!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=372 2006-03-24 Well, it's here at last, dry & warm sunny rides after work, nettle stings, midgets, dusty trails. And rain. Yep, we're greeting BST with rain forecast all weeekend. Feck. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=371 2006-03-24 Yep, the Wales report in now live. Go read it! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=370 2006-03-23 I'd have to have to say Gwydyr everytime, it's smooth flowing loop was just what we all needed after another mental Fanylion weekend in the Welsh Hills and bars. RsPkT to the Mini Fany Fun Faction that went. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=369 2006-03-20 Fair enough for the last two years I've been at Glastonbury indulging in a different sort of endurance test but do I not get an invite this year?!? Count me in as kit man and 1st sub. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=368 2006-03-19 The Weather looks good for our forthcoming return to CYB! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=367 2006-03-15 We're in! Just heard that, for the third year running, we have managed to get in to SSMM. This is great news, summer bog-snorkelling at Eastnor Dear Park again! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=363 2006-03-14 Can it be true? Did I hear right? The Messiah has de-whiskered himself? Team Jesus has shaved off his beard!??!?!? SURELY NOT!!!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=362 2006-03-09 Each morning (before breakfast) and each night (before bed) I will be praying to the weather gods for our trip back to the holy land of CYB. Amen.. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=361 2006-03-09 Rspkt to the ginger one for coming 12th. They should have disqualified you for that excuse of a beard I saw on the photos! Anyone seen Team Jesus in the new Suzuki Vitara advert on the telly? Almost light enough to ride after work, sweet! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=359 2006-03-08 I was 12th out of 39 in the Masters (over 30's) Category, which was the strongest Cat. If I had been young enough to enter the Open event I would have been 5th! On studying the results further I was only 2mins behind Andy Oliver, former Team MBUK Scott rider. Well chuffed. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=358 2006-03-07 See SIMBA report here. See pics of the Mighty Hog here and here. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=357 2006-03-07 No no no to them, it'll be an All Terrain Mountain Bike that'll be tearing up the fresh snow on Sunday. Team Hibernation is coming out of his cave to throw snowballs at himself, and any other unsuspecting snow lovers. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=355 2006-03-03 It's that time of year again - I was up at the crack of dawn yesterday to download entry forms for the mud-fest that is SSMM. Forms completed, two FanyTeams entered. Watch this space for news of how we get on... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=354 2006-03-02 This Saturday morning Shorts in Winter and I will spin a nice training ride. Then on Sunday it's the first race of the 2006 season, SIMBA style at Dalby Forest: YEAH! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=353 2006-03-01 ..is now live! Cross Fell & Borrowdale Report is online: read it now, HERE! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=352 2006-02-28 After a winter of hibernation my MTB is coming out of the closet this coming weekend for a blast of Macc Forest (if I can remember how to ride it!) http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=351 2006-02-22 The first FanyLion weekend of 2006 was a total success with superb weather, big country, good trails, snow, stacks, beer, steak and Shack not riding on Sunday like a big girl. And Shortbread and Techno liked it so much they're still riding today! rspKt!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=350 2006-02-20 I to have just found out I have a problem with my eyes. I am short sighted, and when a young lady is only 3'4" she looks as though she is 6'1". Thats my excuse for having a Midget fetish! Believe it!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=349 2006-02-16 I've been doing more than my fair share of it recently, as you've probably noticed by either, seeing me doing it or you've read so in the reports. I've scratched my head and had many a sleepless night wondering why I've become so attached to our leafy friends. Turns out I'm long sighted! So this obviously explains my recent tree fettish. I can see them in the distance, but as I get closer they've been nothing but a blur and something to hug for a wee while. Team Dame Edna, over and out. -oo- http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=348 2006-02-16 Looks promising for the first Fany trip of 2006! rspKt to the Weather Gods, our Pagan rituals obviously still work!!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=347 2006-02-16 I am sick of catching a cold. I have important rides planned, my training is going well and I am riding like a King, then along comes a poxy little cold and reduces me to a wheezing mess. We can put men on the moon but can't find a cure for the common cold! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=346 2006-02-13 My daffodils are coming out in the garden so that heralds time to dust down the MTB once again! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=345 2006-02-09 Ordered some new inner tubes on Wiggle. Next day postage is £3.75, so I clicked the Free Postage option, and they came next day anyway! Nice one Wiggle! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=344 2006-02-09 Riding to work today there was a bitch of a headwind, then I fell off on a greasy corner; scratched my rear QR, my handlebars and my brake lever and broke my left cleat. To qoute D:REAM, things can only get better. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=343 2006-02-07 Type it in Google Search and you'll get 409,000 results, one of which is Downhills proposed Sunday ride. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=342 2006-02-06 I'll get chance to thrash my neglected steed around some local trails tomorrow, in between the usual sunday chores: gardening, painting, fitting a loft ladder, sunday roast, tiling, wallpapering, muckin out the stables & doing my nails. Fingers crossed I'll get at least an hour on the beast, not lookin good though. Watch this space............... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=341 2006-02-04 This coming Sunday Ewok and I will brave the mud & filth of Harewood. It will be my Turner's first outing of the year! I am sorry, but I have been drawn to The Dark Side. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=340 2006-02-03 Aluminium frame, disc brake, pneumatic tyres, suspension, QR wheels, room for your shopping: no, not the latest MTB, but a pram for Jr Hodgson! It's amazing: you can spend £700 on a hi-tech puschair quite easily you know... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=339 2006-02-02 On Sunday I visited my local hostelry and sampled a beer new to me: Sleeman's Honey Brown. A truly remarkable ale and wholeheartedly recommended. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=338 2006-01-31 Just returned from an awesome weeks snowboarding in Tignes & Val d'Isère. The snow was good, the air was thin and the beer très expensive! Time to put the snowboard away for another year and go and tinker with the bike, but I can still hear the slopes calling... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=337 2006-01-30 It is with great pleasure that I can say, I'm coming home!! Soon I will be winging my way back to the pride. I look forward to mud baths, meat, beer, midgets, and small furry mammals. Boyband...out http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=336 2006-01-26 Well I hope you have all got your FanyCalendars? If you haven't then you clearley have not re-joined! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=335 2006-01-25 So remember, at the end of the season, clean out your Camelbak bladder and pop it in the freezer, then when you next ride it will be nice and clean and fresh. Mr DHM at the back there, are you listening...? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=333 2006-01-23 Downhill riding in January? Whatever next? Riding in February? Stop rubbing your eyes, it's true I tell ya! 2hrs spent in the saddle and it was my 1st outing since October!! No spills were had, just lots and lots of muddy fun. I even have some pics to prove it. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=332 2006-01-22 Further to my post below I'd like to inform the world that we survived. We were blessed by great weather, well great in that it didn't rain I suppose! The course was good, the vibe was good, will write report soon. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=326 2006-01-15 This weekend Shorts in Winter, Reet Nooker, Tomb Raider and myself will be riding our stupid bikes in stupid mud in stupid weather during stupid hours of the night when the rest of you will be tucked up in bed like the normal, sane individuals you are. Strathpuffer??? Bring it on!!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=325 2006-01-13 Thats about the extra length of daylight we are getting each day. When I leave work now there is just a tiny bit of light from the horizon, but it gets brighter every day. Call me a desperate optimist, but summer IS coming..... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=324 2006-01-13 I have just heard, all the way from Australia, that Boy Band is preparing to return to Blighty. Prepare the goatskin leggings, heat the oil, lube up the midgets, the fittest man in the World is about to return home to the pride. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=322 2006-01-04 Yet another awesome year has passed and a whole bunch of excellent memories, picked up along the way. Roll on February so the new memories of stacks, jumps, wheelies, sheep & male bonding, can begin again. All the best for the New Year DHM http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=321 2005-12-31 I have been a good boy this year so Santa brought me the best present ever! And no...it ain't a bike. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=320 2005-12-28 Happy Birthday......erm......Happy Easter.....erm... ...Congratulations.....erm.....Nice Wheels.....erm......Bonjour......erm......De Ja Vu.....erm.....Russel Grant.....erm.......Ah ha I remember, Happy Xmas one and all. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=319 2005-12-23 And all that tosh! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=318 2005-12-22 I've blown all my rings, and they went before my knees did! Front rings, Big rings, all the rings ...on two bikes! I now have to take me wallet down to the bike shop and buy more. Plus two chains and two cassettes. Xmas has come early for my steeds it seems. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=317 2005-12-21 Today is the shortest day of the year; darkness, doom & gloom. But this means one thing, Full Steam Ahead to March 26th when the clocks go forward: Summer is on it's way!!!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=316 2005-12-21 My body has now recovered from the much awesome Christmas bash. Roll on the next one! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=314 2005-12-15 Rspkt to Team Mastiles for sorting the calendars and t-shirts - they're awesome! And also rspkt to the dudes who put me into a taxi on saturday night and saved me a potentially extreme walk home! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=313 2005-12-12 What a finale to the year; yet again we ripped up the karting track at Pole Position and also the public houses of Leeds. A big Thanks to our office staff who have made this year what it was: Steve your organizational skills will be sorely missed. Massive rspKt and a Merry Xmas to all. DHM FanyLion Karting Champ 2004/2005 http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=312 2005-12-12 Karting is ace, mixing red wine and lager and vodka is generally not a good idea but pretty amusing and Hodgson is even jeyer than I first thought. Rspkt http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=311 2005-12-12 What an end of year Christmas bash! Even though I didn't make the karting the fine food, fine wine, drunken behaviour and road ride on Sunday made up for it. Rspkt to everyone who attended and a Happy New Year to all. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=310 2005-12-12 It's here, the most eagerly anticipated event of the year - the FanyMas PartyTM. WIll Downhill win the karting again? Will Sheldon get stoked again? Will Mastiles wave his wang in public again? Will Steve have a couple of beers then go home again? It's all inevitable! Make your own history for next year! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=309 2005-12-09 Set to become even more legendary than it's named predecessor, feast your eyes on my new road weapon, my new Dolan Excalibur. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=308 2005-12-09 This weekend saw me polishing my karting medal from last years win at pole position, room was made by its side for medal #2. DHM karting champ 2004 http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=305 2005-12-05 Next Tuesday I will be collecting my new carbon fibre Dolan Excalibur. Then at the Xmas Do will be handing my faithful Lemond over to Shortbread: the FanyLion Road Faction grows! It cannot be stopped! Next sponsor, Immac... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=304 2005-12-01 Moonglu's monthly ride showed us some lovely trails around Pateley Bridge, from the swooping lead mines to the frozen moor-tops (with snow capped hills on the horizon). My toes are still numb. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=303 2005-11-28 Chain oiled... check. Gortex Turban packed... check. Winter Gloves packed... check. Goatskin Leggings washed/pressed/pre-warmed check. Flask of Hot Chocolate prepped check. Winter Mountain Biking, no FaFFTM bring it on! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=302 2005-11-25 This weekend sees Starkey and myself visit the man-made Llangdegla and Climax trails. With snow hopefully! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=301 2005-11-24 It does what it says in the title. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=300 2005-11-24 My cycle commute to work will certainly be chilly tomorrow, but with snow forecast in the evening it's the ride home I'm worried about. Rush hour traffic with snow falling? Wish me luck. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=299 2005-11-23 25mm of tyre width is not much on icy filth ridden back roads I can tell you! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=298 2005-11-21 Teams Hodgson & Mastiles did a fantastic icy early morning ride - in full lycra/road bike mode. Some fantastic scenery as we rode from Harrogate out toward the Yorkshire Dales then back. And home in time to spend the day with the respective Missus' http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=297 2005-11-21 Do I go to the pub with workmates or ride round the island with my bike mates. I will leave it for you to work out......? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=296 2005-11-18 Got stuck at work last night, left at about 4.15am, rode home in lightweight jacket t-shirt and shorts.... temperature around the -4 mark. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=295 2005-11-18 Team Bergerac's eagerly awaited Report is now live. Go to Reports page by clicking here. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=294 2005-11-18 They're blatantly a Bunch of Queers http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=293 2005-11-17 Down South we're still in shorts, starting to think about a long sleeved T-shirt but I reckon I'll put it off till December. Seems it's either grim up North or you're a bunch of queers!!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=292 2005-11-17 I biked to work this morning clad in layer upon layer of rubberised lycra roadie kit. Feeling rather sensual and looking like a Jey scuba diver I was still pretty chilly until I got a good sweat on. Suits you sir. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=291 2005-11-17 As like Mr Starkey I also rode last night but I had my full winter ninja kit and was pretty warm to be honest. Winter is here!!! Summer is obviously getting closer! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=290 2005-11-17 My winter night riding campaign has started. 12 freezing miles last night All I can tell you is I could have done with a 'Hasseloff' style mullet to keep me warm though! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=289 2005-11-17 I must look after my bike (the dirty one) or at least ensure thing's are working as they should. On closer inspection bottom and middle chainrings were shot, not bad for "two and a half years" of use. Trouble is...new cassette and chain was in order as well. Such is life! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=287 2005-11-08 Regarding our recent Wales campaign. I shall be jotting down one or two words report stylee once I have finished my 'fission from rabbits' paper to the British nuclear fuels board. Keep an eye out it should be posted in the next few months...sorry, days. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=285 2005-11-04 When buying brake pads make sure you have a PAIR in the packet and that they are not the same when they should be different, or they won't fit in your brakes, and you will be angry. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=284 2005-10-31 To calculate the amount of FaffTM possible on a ride, take the number of riders, multiply by depth of mud and puddles, divide by the temperature in DegC and multiply by thorns/map reading/snapped chains/punctures possible. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=283 2005-10-31 The Forestry Comission can chop down a forest if they want, but your OS map will still show it as being there. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=282 2005-10-31 What a weekend, the lows of the trudging through miles of bogs on Saturday to the fantastic trails at Afan on Sunday. As always, a mighty weespKt to Hodgson for all his planning, organising, directing and 'all the little things' that make up FanyRidesTM http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=281 2005-10-31 I like you, it is nice, pepsi max. What a weekend......bad back, mud, water, technicals, nightclub weirdness, Afan stupendous with a sprinkling of FaffTM galore! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=280 2005-10-31 This weekend will see stage 10 (and probably the last stage) of the FanyLion calendar of 2005. In true time honored fashion there will be celebrations, no attacks, there maybe some crashes; there maybe some small breakaways but with the GC already sewn up it will be a monumentus occasion. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=279 2005-10-28 Must I wear my baggy shorts this weekend? Do I have to ride my fat tyred, wide handlebarred, slack angled bike? Will you all laugh at my skinny Lycra clad body and shaven legs? Please be gentle with the Road Boy. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=278 2005-10-27 "When the moon lies on her back, she sucks the wet into her lap. -- Ellesmere" Remember to set your clocks back and dust down the Gortex Turban. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=277 2005-10-26 White Sox's Lakes Report is now live and direct on the FanyLion website. Read it HERE! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=276 2005-10-25 Took the steed out for the first time in what seemed like ages at the weekend. It sure was good to feel the trees whipping me, the sound of rocks chinkin on my frame and to have that ever niggling doubt, that at any one minute you could be face down in the mud. Sure as hell beats racing a robin reliant on a jey boy road bike. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=275 2005-10-21 40 miles to be exact. Not a lot but when you ride 20 miles to your mothers..and she dishes up fish in parsley sauce, potatoes and veg...and then ride home, your are in for trouble. Next time Tea and Cakes will do for the ride home. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=274 2005-10-19 Another busy weekend, by the time I had finished the 'chores' it was 5.30pm on Sunday evening and I was meant to be cooking a meal. However I decided I had a few spare precious minutes in which I could squeeze in a quick blast so I donned the lycra and did a very fast 10 mile blast on the roadbike. FanyTastic! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=273 2005-10-17 On Friday I rode all three routes at GT in a row, bish, bash, bosh, and was a bit underwhelmed by it to be honest - perhaps I needed to be surrounded by raging 'Lions to make the descents more exciting or perhaps I was unfairly comparing it to the splendour of the Lakes a couple of weeks ago? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=272 2005-10-17 It seems that some members of our Team can't understand that things aren't always black & white. Just like some boys like other boys as well as girls, I like road riding as well as mountain biking. I think I am bikesexual! Did you see what I did there... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=271 2005-10-12 They used to use brooms they did, not no more though. Nowdays theys use bikes with skinny tyres. Dunno if theys still got black cats, but I knows they all got pussies. Stick to the mtb path boys and beware the full moon..... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=270 2005-10-11 Stop all this poofy road bike nonesense, people will start to talk. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=269 2005-10-11 Is the current craze for a road bikes amongst Fanylion a fad or is it real? Are you lot going off MOUNTAIN biking? Concerned of Glasgow http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=268 2005-10-11 If all this Road bike purchasing goes down the same route as our MTB purchase's then we are gonna have some nice, very nice hardware within the Team. Oh....and moretalk of the likes of Etapes,Clincher Rims,Lycra, Carbon and saddle sores. Nice! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=267 2005-10-11 Ok, ok, I konw I said it would be ready but when you start work at 7 in the evening and finish at 3 in the morning its quite hard at the mo! Will be ith you y end of the week. Project Hog Beater is coming along nicely, new forks on the way, look out you skinny roadie ginger whippet! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=266 2005-10-11 Yes it's that time again! Subs due, dark nights, mud, filth, Christmas bash and Mastiles revealing himself once more. Doesn't time fly! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=265 2005-10-11 Oh yes, Lord Starkey is back! After months of road riding the Rossendale loop affirmed my love for mountain biking! Mud, wet, filth and cleaning is back. Oh, and being Team Secretary once again! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=264 2005-10-10 Saturday saw a mixd bag of riders tackle a great little loop at Rosedale in the North York Moors National Park. Present were race whippets Hodgson & Shorts in Winter, the Mixd twosome (along with Mastiles' two brothers) and the Mighty Starkey. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=263 2005-10-10 That's what my steeds covered in! Poor thing's been sat in my kitchen for weeks now with a flat tyre, hence the local spider community moving in. Will be cleaned, fixed and fettled in time for the almighty wales ride. Rumour has it Lord Starkey will be coming too, which is excellent news. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=262 2005-10-07 Lakes Report is underway and will be live by Thursday. What a weekend! Wales will rock! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=260 2005-10-03 Rspkt to the riders who attended last weekend's Lake District rides. The riding was tough - brutal climbs and descents with plenty of puctures, mechanicals and crashes. Personally my body and bike are both battered but I think I survived. Unfortunately Hodgson's road biking obsession has markedly improved his fitness - boys, you have a new target to chase! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=259 2005-10-03 After a three month MTB abstinence, I finally rode off-road. After spending the last month rehabiltating on the road bike it came as a bit of a shock. Were mountain bikes always this heavy and sluggish? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=258 2005-10-03 What a weekend! Monstrously tough climbs, fiercely rocky descents, blood, sweat, tears, mashed gears, crashes, smashes, dead sheep, accomodation cheap, new member, fender bender, high level passes, noxious gasses, decent weather, Lions together. Roll on Wales! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=257 2005-10-03 We are here. We have conquered the Garburn Pass, we nailed Dobbs Road and Shorts in Winter was hit by a car; what more could you want? Now we are drunk and off to our stinking dormitory. rspKt. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=256 2005-10-01 Last night, in a blinding light, the Angel of the Lord spake unto me and said "Team Jesus shall be riding in the Lakes this weekend, and in Wales next month too. And he shall be radical." And they rejoiced. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=255 2005-09-29 Yesterday Shorts in Winter and I rode a nice 40mile loop, including the monstrous Chevin Climb that brought Ben to his knees. Oh yes, we were on our road bikes: the FanyLion Road Faction is born! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=254 2005-09-26 Coz it looks like a ding dong bumper turnout. Even I'm going to be there to add a bit of continental flair. Rumour has it Ginger Rodgers will be there too, I'll believe that when I see it! Thought of the day 'I think I am? So therefore I must be.' http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=253 2005-09-23 What is it with you lot? Through the summer Team rides have been poorly attended, yet now we are making plans for the end of October ride we have possibly the biggest turnout ever! Love the wet, cold and filth do you? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=252 2005-09-21 Anyway, I have bought a Specialized Allez Sport road weapon, ridden many miles on it, upgraded it, bust the wheels on it and definitely got fitter on it. Still ridden the Santa though on various Welsh trails including the new Llandgela and Climax trails but I think with winter fast (on no!) approaching the road bike may be even more used! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=251 2005-09-20 It's been a long time, a very long time but I am sort of, back? Whatever I said, whatever I did I didn't mean it. I just want you back for good. I want you back, I want you back, I want you back for goooood. Sorry got a bit "Take That" carried away there. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=250 2005-09-20 Managed to get out at the weekend and complete a 50 mile recuperation road ride including a mental 2.5 mile hill climb that cars struggle up. The looks I got from passing motorists as I weaved and wheezed my way to the top would have been funny if it were not for the pain I was in! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=249 2005-09-19 Riding home from work at 3.30am and managed to get my collar felt by some copper for jumping a red light.... then got a lecture about road safety but he let me off the £30 fine...... geee what a nice guy. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=248 2005-09-16 I never do, I never have the chance. Always something else to do, or injuries, or both. So I have nothing biking related to tell you all about. Wibble. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=247 2005-09-16 Parked the bike in the racks of Marks and Spencers underground car park left the bike for the day only to return to find the back wheel mangled by some dopey 4 x 4 driving trophy wife........ggrrrrrrr (I do have the CCTV footage so revenge is in the air) http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=245 2005-09-14 After fitting a set of brand new CatEye lights to my road bike I set off for an evening ride. 200 yards from my house I hit a pothole and my front Halogen light falls off my bike, hits the road and smashes into a thousand pieces and is then ground to dust by passing cars. Grrrrrrrrrrr. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=244 2005-09-14 Shorts in Winter and I rode Calverley & Esholt Woods on Saturday morning and it rained for the entire ride; that fine rain that soaks you through. First airing of my Gore Tex jacket for a long time. Dunno why I bothered, I was like a drowned rat when I got home, as wet inside as I was out. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=243 2005-09-12 No I've not taken up rambling before you ask. Took The Beast out for a quick spin on Monday; 4 miles in took off from a rather nice grass jump & landed the back wheel on a boulder. Thus resulting in my first puncture of the year, new innertube fitted & then the lovely sound of it going down as I pumped hard & fast! Last innertube was fitted & off I went till the halfway point, Tsssssssssssss!!!! Bugger, time to ramble. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=242 2005-09-08 I rode the 103mile Yorkshire Stage of the Tour of Britain last Thursday, arriving into Sheffield 30mins ahead of the pros having set off 2hrs before them: the amassed crowds thought I was a breakaway leader and cheered and clapped as I sped into Sheffield. A worthy reception after 6hrs of pain. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=241 2005-09-05 Today Shortbread and Whitesox confronted the Gully Monster armed only with a full suss Ellsworth (with no back brake) and Project J. The beast was tamed with little struggle although the potential for the beast to bite back is high! Whitesox took great satisfaction in hearing Shortbread wimper in pain at the top of a forestry climb as he floated up the hill on the GT Jeyboy Love Machine, ah, there is a god! Rspkt! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=240 2005-09-02 Today Shortbread and I made an emotional return to the old proving grounds of Glenfiddich and Blackwater. There was much Jeyness involved but a great ride never the less. Rspkt to the GT Race Machine that is definatly the roughest ride I have ever had!!!!!!!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=239 2005-08-31 Tomorrow and I will be riding the route of the Yorkshire stage of the Tour of Britain. Setting off at 8am, 2.5hrs ahead of the race proper, I hope to get to Holmfirth before they catch me. Then have a rest as they pass, then get after them! Hope to complete the 185km course in 7hrs. The pros will take 4.5hrs; fit buggers. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=238 2005-08-31 Top ride at the weekend - Mud, Sun, Fanys and Singletrack. What did humans do before Mountain Biking! Bring on the Lakes! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=237 2005-08-30 We raged it at Kirry, all riders rode hard and aggressively tackling the rock drops and McMoab with style. The grim weather on Sunday saw us taking it easy at Mabie though. Full report to follow soon. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=236 2005-08-30 Everything is packed and ready to rock up to Kirry, Mabie and Ae this weekend. Weather looks to be a mixed bag, but that will not stop us, oh no. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=235 2005-08-26 A breakaway Lederhosen-wearing faction are off to Austria to try their hands at some Via Ferrata. Myself, Reet Nooker and Tomb Raider are going to scale some mighty Austrian mountains without the aid of our trusty bikes, are we mad... almost certainly. Sweet http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=234 2005-08-24 I blazed around Harewood last night at 600mph, amazed at my new found speed since taking up road riding. Upon my return home I checked the box of my new HIGH5 drink powder and found the real reason. Ingredients: caffeine, tourene, EPO, amphetamine, crack cocaine. No sleep till Brooklyn for me last night. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=233 2005-08-24 Happy birthday to me. Happy birthday to me. Happy birthday dear Mastileees. Happy birthday to me. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=232 2005-08-23 Last night Monster Munch, Jey Boy mate of Monster Munch (uber fit Steve Reid, MTB race whippet) and I did a nice 30mile tarmac skinny tired spin around the villages of York. Nice aerobic work out. Fatburningtastic. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=231 2005-08-17 At last! After 52 days of frustration, I can finally hit the road tonight - on my new custom Specialized Allez. No off-roading yet though, I'm on the road to recovery one small step at a time. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=230 2005-08-16 Fighting my way round trafalgar square this morning when fellow rider leans over spots my Joe Murrey Cindercone and with much admiration declares it a 'design classic' And who said London is an unfriendly place?!? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=229 2005-08-11 Myself, Shorts in Winter and Downhill Maniac will be riding at Hebden Bridge tonight. Possibly being shown the trails by a local STW forum goer, which is nice. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=228 2005-08-11 Yep you hear me right, I have no news! Took Eli mkII out for a wee spin & didn't fall off, didn't get chased by a tractor, didn't narrowly miss a sheep, didn't eat ice cream and also didn't race a roadie!!! Ha ha, obviously I did all of the above and boy did I have fun. Floor 1 DHM 0, tractor 0 DHM 1, sheep 1 DHM 0, ice cream 0 DHM 1 & last but not least roadie 0 MBR 1. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=227 2005-08-09 Been given the all-clear by the osteopath, but I still have a long and slow recovery before I dare risk bouncing down a hill again - hopefully should be mid-September. In the meantime I, also, have bought a road bike in order I keep a degree of fitness... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=226 2005-08-09 It's true, I've bought a road bike! My ultra fast new Lemond racer will see me shaving my legs and getting unimaginably fitter, peleton style. Now where the hell do I put all the stuff I used to carry in my Camelbak? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=225 2005-08-09 Yes I'm of course talking about boxing. As it appears to be silly season at the moment with certain riders buying road bikes! I thought I would take up the noble art of Pugilism in order to sort these Jey boys out. It will suit me I feel...so long as nobody hits me in the coupon. Should keep the fitness tip-top too. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=224 2005-08-09 Des O'Conker !! (Parp) I'm riding with a bunch of Jersey Boys tonight. Not sure what to expect, some look quite fit (healthy), but the bikes aren't up to Fanylion standard. I guess I am just used to riding with fellows of such high standards. Except for Shack, his standards are very low! (honk,parp!) http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=223 2005-08-03 Still have pins and needles in my left hand, but the aching in my shoulder/arm/chest/back/neck is now subsiding. It seems the swelling from the diagnosed bursitis of the left shoulder is subsiding. Looks like I may be able to resume light road training in late August/early September. And it seems it all stemmed from the pounding I took whilst in Morzine - no jokes please! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=222 2005-08-03 Shortbread said pre-race that our strategy was to 'stick together' so on the first climb I kissed goodbye to him as he disappeared into the distance! Shortbread finished in 4.5hrs, myself in 5hrs. Pro Jey Boy Racers finished sub 4hrs... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=221 2005-08-01 Hodgson and I did the Selkirk Enduro and it was bloomin' tough! The course was excellent though with four hard climbs and some ace descents with great scope for worrying jeyboys. MakSimUm rspKt to Merida for putting on a great event! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=220 2005-07-31 This Sunday Team Shortbread and I will be racing in the 85km Selkirk Merida Enduro. Wish us luck! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=219 2005-07-29 Ahh yes. Twas 6 months ago. New spd's had just been fitted. Pulled up to lights and collapsed over the bonnet of the car next to me. So what you say? Well...The day after I had an exam, so I took my severely sprained wrist to the exam, I couldn't write, and duly failed the mo' fo'. The curse was born. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=218 2005-07-28 Traffic lights on a wet night, car darts out TTK forgets he's got SPD's on....... collapses into puddle much to the amusement of the group of cyclists I'd just overtaken. Can't wait to go off road in them now?!?!?!?! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=217 2005-07-28 ...come again another day. Supposed to be riding tonight with Shack and Shorts. If it's still raining at 6pm I'm staying at home to watch telly. No way I'm getting all muddy and wet. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=216 2005-07-28 Feel sorry for me too - I haven't been able to ride since SSMM because of a trapped nerve and there is no chance of being able to ride for at least two more weeks. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=215 2005-07-27 In the last month I've had to replace my chain, cassette, front mech, granny ring and pivot bearings. And on the 100 mile ride my rear shifter disintegrated and my brake pads fell out. That I can live with, however, discovering a crack in my frame I can't...... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=214 2005-07-23 On recent outings my rear deraullier has had to be constantly watched and repaired. This has been due to one of the pins that holds the spring mech in place, working it's way loose because it's housing was worn! A shiny new XT one was fitted today and the beast is ready to ride once more. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=213 2005-07-23 On my first 'proper' ride since SSMM, I was amazed at how the the trails have changed since the floods just over a month ago: Black Hambleton, a tough rocky challenge at the best of times is now a very different beast ... but definitely do-able! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=212 2005-07-22 Been over a week now since I last managed to get out and ride! Next week's looking bleak too...need to sort my priorities out me thinks. Massive rspKt to the 100 mile faction, well done boys. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=211 2005-07-21 ...is now live. Read about the exploits of the Team FanyLion Lunatic Assault Faction here. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=210 2005-07-21 No riding for Mastiles - a trapped nerve in my neck has resulted in my left arm, back, shoulder and neck being in constant pain. What a pain in the neck. Literally. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=209 2005-07-19 Now I know what an 'epic' ride is. 13 and a half hrs is pretty epic. Big rspKt to Shortbread Hincapie for leading us to victory and maKsimum rspkT to Techno for grinding out the 2nd half of the ride with dodgy knees. The bagpipe finale and champagne reception was gratefully received! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=208 2005-07-18 The lunatic endurance faction created Fanylion history yesterday by riding 100 miles round the Cairngorms. It took us 13 and a half hours in total, ten hours actual riding, despite a few mechanicals and a set of dodgy knees! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=207 2005-07-17 If all goes to plan (and of course it will) tomorrow will see Teams Shortbread, Hodgson and Techno riding a huge 100 mile loop around the Cairngorms!! Will we live to tell the tale? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=206 2005-07-15 ...is now live. Find out how Team FanyLion's three teams got on in the Enduro event of the year, here. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=205 2005-07-13 After 3 years of pretending, our buddy and long time Father figure big John Henry has finally formally joined Team FanyLion! Welcome, Team Auld Yin!!!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=204 2005-07-12 As Howies would have us all do, I biked to work today. Car is gettings serviced so I span the 16miles to the office in 1hr. Sat at my desk feeling more awake than usual! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=203 2005-07-12 ...is what it said on the plaque next to the entrance to the tunnel. Mmm.. obviously we'll be ok to ride through then! So my bro on his new Specialized Enduro Expert and myself headed into the darkness. 10mins in and you could just about see light at the end of the tunnel. Bigger & bigger became the little dot until we emerged triumphant. Team Tunnel Extreme then had nowhere to go but down, once our eyes had got used to the daylight again that is. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=202 2005-07-11 In training for the Cairngorms 100 miler I rode 112 off road miles last week and was feeling good about myself. Until Shortbread emailed me and told me he had ridden 306 miles in 9 days. The man is clearly not sane. Boy Band, watch out! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=201 2005-07-11 On Saturday I rode the MBR Hebden Bridge Hard loop: twice, one after t'other: total ride 54 miles, in 6 hours. Next weekend Shortbread, Techno and I will be riding twice that distance. It's gonna hurt...a lot... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=200 2005-07-11 ....and that was just the drive to get there. Yes in the highly tuned Purple Micra, myself and Alistair rode to the CYB national park yesterday, and ripped up the Red Bull and MBR routes. Had we time Karrimor would have fallen too. However, we came away replete....as did the bloody midgies. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=199 2005-07-08 I have knocked together a few words and added plenty of pics (maybe too many!) of our Morzine trip. Read it here. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=198 2005-07-06 White Sox finally pulled his socks up and wrote the Report and jolly good it is too. Read it here. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=197 2005-07-06 Just because I don't believe in him/her, God has decided to send wave after wave of grey things in the sky, from which water falls. I will never forgive the old get for this. It just hardens my resolve though. Do your best God, because tomorrow I ride...come what may. It would help also if my bike was ready at the menders... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=196 2005-07-04 Came off second best in an encounter with a tree at the weekend. Managed to knock myself out. Full report here. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=195 2005-07-04 And I did. For 91 miles to be precise. What began as a training ride for the lunatic faction's 100 mile assault in two weeks morphed into the longest solo off-road ride by a lion so far. T'was easy, honest.... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=194 2005-07-02 Find out what winning solo rider Tinker the Stinker Juarez thought of this year's SSMM event, here. Tough? He should have ridden in 2004, then he would have seen what real British mud is! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=193 2005-07-01 A dark day: for the first time in Team FanyLion's 5-year history a ride has been cancelled due to lack of attendees. July's trip to the Black Mountains will not be going ahead. I am very sad. I will be entering and winning the Selkirk Merida 100 instead. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=192 2005-07-01 I'm home for 10 days and will be available for days out, evening rides and childrens parties. Despite Chris's truth bending news reports (I seem to remember beating him up the hills again t'other night in my less than tip-top condition) I am looking at going to Wales next week. Team Cliff Diver is likely to join me and if any one else wants to come.....get in touch. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=191 2005-06-30 Bergerac and I went out for a few hours last night, but not without the usual Oldham faff. 20:00 was the start time and Bergerac wasn't in tip top condition due to the previous nights session. Fun was had though, especially seeing him bottle the "through the trees drop off". Cluck cluck. Maybe me doing it and my foot slipping of the pedal didn't help matters. Kept it together though, just. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=190 2005-06-29 Tonight Team Bergerac and myself will be ripping up the local trails. The usual beer and steak will undoubtedly follow in a roasting beer garden. Life's great. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=189 2005-06-28 Cant think of anywhere I would rather be at 0300 in the morning than stuck upside down in a ditch, no lights and in mud as slippy as a frog coated in baby oil!!!!! Top weekend. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=188 2005-06-28 Just back from l'hopital: great news is there's no broken bones! Bad news is that it now makes me look like a p*ssy with a lame excuse! hurrumph ... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=187 2005-06-27 Not quite as tough as last year maybe, but still a tough event. All Lions rode admirably, full results to follow soon. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=186 2005-06-27 A weekend of tough riding in muddy yet drying conditions saw Fanylion 1, Fanylion 2 and Fanylion Mixd hack up Eastnor Deer Park for 24 hours of Mayhem. Today I dream of sleep... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=185 2005-06-27 Wahey, picked up the new steed yesterday and she looks awesome. She's fettled and ready for her first blast. Hopefully MKII Eli will be able to take the punishment she's about to receive. Rspkt to Royles for their prompt action and zero faff. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=184 2005-06-26 RAIN, PAIN, RAIN, PAIN, RAIN, PAIN, RAIN, PAIN, RAIN, PAIN, RAIN, PAIN, RAIN, PAIN, RAIN, PAIN, RAIN, PAIN, RAIN, PAIN, RAIN, PAIN, RAIN, PAIN, RAIN, PAIN, RAIN, PAIN, RAIN, PAIN, RAIN, PAIN http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=183 2005-06-24 Good luck tomorrow boys with the SSMM. I can think of one pale rider who is gonna need it. Wish I was there to take part. However what with my commitments to the United Nations, my pioneering work with starving kids and a Gucci modelling shoot in Rio all coming up.... I just couldn't squeeze it all in. Next time eh lads... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=181 2005-06-24 It's true, I'm just back from the hossie but not from a riding accident this time. Split my head open at work which required 5 stitches. Ouch I screamed, as the nurse inserted a needle into the wound to numb it!!!! Whatever next? http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=180 2005-06-23 Spoke to Stuart at Royles today and I have a choice between a new Tomac Eli or a Litespeed Niota. The new Eli welds have been strengthened and it beats the Niota on travel and durability. So a brand new Tomac Eli 05 in sexy blue will shortly be coming my way. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=179 2005-06-22 Those pesky Met Office boys have changed their mind and have now decided it won't rain at SSMM!!!! LOOK! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=178 2005-06-22 Yesterday I made a solo raid of CyB on my trusty Cove Stiffee and achieved one of my all time MTB ambitions, to ride all 3 routes in one day. Karrimor 2¼hrs, 15mins rest for a sarnie, then MBR in 1¼hrs and the Red Bull in 1hr. Chuffed to bits (and nibbled to bits by those bloomin'midgets!) http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=177 2005-06-22 No bike = no riding. No riding = no falling off. No falling off = no injuries. No injuries = no fun. Dropped the damaged steed off on Sunday and still no word as to whats's happenin'!! Not a happy Fany:( http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=176 2005-06-21 Shorts in Winter and I did indeed blaze it round Harewood and Meanwood on Saturday, scaring walkers with our great speed. Tomorrow I will make a sneaky visit to CyB, then rest up ready for SSMM at the weekend. Rumour has it rain is forecast....please, no... http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=175 2005-06-20 Boy did we rage it! 32 miles at full race speed, with some lung bursting climbs, fast descents, lots of horse dung and motorway underpass madness. Same again tomorrow but this time the trails of Harewood will be scorched by our speeding rubber. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=174 2005-06-17 Tonight Shorts in Winter and I will be raging it around Pudsey at full speed in a mini 2-man peleton as final training for SSMM. We will have our eyes shut, pretending it's dark. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=173 2005-06-16 Unfortunately due to my AC joint injury, I've had to pull out of SSMM. Months of training were not in vain though, I'm in tip top shape & feel superb for it. Good luck to Team Monster Munch who'll be taking my place. :-( http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=172 2005-06-15 Preparations for SSMM are now in full swing. Last minute training is under way and we are all preparing for sleep deprivation, bog snorkelling and riding in the dark. Bring it on! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=171 2005-06-15 Just spoke to Matt at Royle's and his response to "My frame's bust in four places" was "Bring it in we'll get you a new one". If only riding a bike was that simple. rspkt http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=170 2005-06-14 What a wicked weekends' riding! Once again Morzine proved to be out of this world. Amazing riding, company, accomodation and some awesome crashes. First off, get well soon Ross (aka Team Twin Pin) and hopefully we'll see you fit and ready to ride soon. Just back from the hozzie myself and I've done what I did in Innerleithen but to my other AC joint!!! Not as bad mind and should be OK pretty soon, with plenty of rest that is. Maximus rspkt to all that went. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=169 2005-06-13 We're back from Morzine: one snapped frame, one snapped wrist, one new Team member, one 10ft huck, one awesome chalet, one great holiday, hundreds of bottles of beer, one happy pride of Lions. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=168 2005-06-13 Biggest huck - Downhill (10ft). Most crashes - Downhill (we lost count). Most broken bike - Downhill (frame cracked in three places). Most broken Body - Team Twin Pin aka Ross (broken wrist). Runner up - Downhill (suspected dislocated shoulder). http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=167 2005-06-13 I'm not in Morzine having a great time. I'm at home studying. The greatest danger I will face this weekend is a bee sting maybe? Or too many sugars in my tea? Touch of hay fever perhaps? Sore bum after the curry the night before? Maxed out life to the extreme....Rspkt! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=166 2005-06-10 Wahey, I've had my weetabix and the bike is packed ready to go. Big grin, beautiful sunshine and the French Alps calling. I'm coming my fair maiden, to ride you hard and fast. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=165 2005-06-09 Well Ellie and I are back from our travels around France (and I am sporting some rather fine cuts and bruises from a HUGE stack) but no time for whittering, got to do mucho laundry, stick the Stiffee in the garage and get the Turner out, IT'S MORZINE TIME!!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=164 2005-06-08 The bags are packed, we're ready to go. Phil and myself fly out today just to bagsy the best rooms. We'll see you tomorrow, relaxed, bikes fettled, beers in hand. weespKt! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=163 2005-06-08 Yipeeeeeeeeee!!!! It's been like waiting for Crimbo, sat on my window ledge hoping to catch a glimpse of an easyJet plane on it's way to pick me up. Team Fanylion once again Ride the Alps with Jamie Carr and I for one can't wait: Swooping decents, jumps, ski lifts, croissants, alpine luxury and much much more. Cat and cream spring to mind. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=162 2005-06-06 Met up with a bunch of like minded bikers last night who meet every Thursday. Got shown some wicked new trails and got wasted in the pub too. All done on one mars bar!!!! Rspkt http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=160 2005-06-03 Blimey, bearing replacement on a Race Face Signature bottom bracket, maybe £30 at most £35. Na more like £50, jesus thats pricey! At least my bike won`t sound like two baboons mating now though! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=159 2005-06-03 Greetings from Millau, en France. It eez very 'ot 'ere, currently 38 celcius in the shade but still managing to get some riding done: trails are as steep as Chamonix but as loose as Spain. I will be on fire by the time we go to Morzine, literally! See you soon boys! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=158 2005-06-02 Just found out my local bike shop owner runs a thursday night ride every thursday!!! Anywhere between 10 - 30 riders meet up an av it large around local trails. If it's nice tomoz they have downhill taggin along, hurling ferret jokes and abuse at them. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=157 2005-06-01 not to get out and ride when we're blessed with weather like this!!!!!!!! My local 2hr ride is now being done in just under 1 1/2hrs, roll on Morzine so I can have a rest and bring on SSMM to see if the all this training's been worth while. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=156 2005-05-31 I went, I was blown around, I conquered. As planned,I rode Mastiles Lane twice in the strongest winds I have EVER known when riding. Tough, but done. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=155 2005-05-31 Report will be finished shortly and online soon along with the letter to the government asking for the banning of all motocross riding!!!!!!!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=154 2005-05-29 After my recent trip to Mastiles Lane, I decided I would try it the other way around - riding UP the lane. So tomorrow I will ride it anti-clockwise as the guides say, then turn around and do the whole lot again, clockwise. reespkT! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=153 2005-05-27 Despite a pretty low turnout (especailly on Sunday) we managed to do some good riding in the Dales. Rspkt to John Henry and his fellow retro bike riding pals, Cyril and Les for joining us on saturday! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=152 2005-05-23 I was glad to have been able to put in an appearance in the Dales yesterday and experience a true Mixd Bag: blazing sunshine, hail, rain, wind: rocks, grass, tarmac and thigh deep mud. All four seasons and every trail type there is! Dent-tastic! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=151 2005-05-23 Yet again I headed out for a couple of hours this evening and the strangest thing happened. I was cycling along behind a brass band that was part of the whit friday parade/contest, when all of a sudden everybody started clapping me!?! Very strange but very nice all the same, the people love me. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=150 2005-05-20 is all it takes for you to wipeout. Happily flying along down a nice singletrack and the next thing I hear is "Friggin ell are u alright mate?". Eh? What? Why am I on the floor? Where's my bike? "It's on the otherside of the fence" said the 2 boys. What's it doin there? "Well after you somersaulted of your bike, your bike somersaulted over the 3' fence". Turns out my pedal hit a rock, sending me into another rock which flipped me over the bars and head first into the ground. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=149 2005-05-19 'ShhhBANGflobbaflobbaflobba' ... that's the sound of a tubeless tyre exploading. That's my third tyre (first UST) to go Bang, so what am I doing wrong? Bedides that, me and Shack had a quick blast round t'moors last night: dry trails, not a breath of wind and lots of midgets. http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=148 2005-05-18 A weekend spent riding awesome trails in the North Downs at Leith Hill has led me to conclude that this should be on the list of places that must be visited by the mighty Team Fanylion, and we might stay dry and warm there too!!! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=146 2005-05-17 Last night Shortbread and I rode for three hours round some of the best single track in the UK. including the highest and steepest Northshore I have been on! Shortbread almost had a queer moment but he manned up and cracked on! http://www.fanylionracing.com/about/news_detail.php?newsID=145 2005-05-17 2hrs blast did he. Cow-dung ate he did. Tired is he, the force is weak in this one. Sister he does not have. Sister he is. Fears face he must. SSMM darkside scared he says not. 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