Latest news from members of the Fanylion Racing Mountain Bike Team http://www.fanylionracing.com/ Copyright 2006 Fanylion Racing. en 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.fanylionraci