My turn to say congrats and pass on a big kiss. See you very soon in Kona and I will be cheering very loud on 13th October.

Juzzie

I think that I have the record in the - Volvo V50 2L Diesel Turbo - around 20 minutes!

Well yesterday we (Aussies) lost 50% of our TDF riders in one stage - so a good day out in the mountains for the Aussie assult, NOT!

I will give my number 1 choice to Cadel Evans, but my second choice of Christophe Moreau as he looks fairly strong to me and he is French.

Juzzie

Very true Ben - but you know what it is like, there is always something to complain about!

If you need an up date on the tour - maybe how nice some of the pictures from the footage is - just give us a yell and we will fill you in!!

Juzzie

Just a word of warning. If you so happen to feel like some baked beans whilst in Leysin - stay away!!

Belinda and I are currently locked into a fartathon. Sorry that you are living next door Steve and Bella! Yes that is the smell!!

I dont know if it is the altitude or simply the swiss variety of beans - but man we both gave the world record a nudge over the last 20 or so hours. I kept myself awake all last night.

doing my bit to destroy the ozone layer....Juzzie.

Anyone noticed this? He looks kind of Grumpy.

OK - so I luv me cycling, but watching Eurosport with the TDF going thru London - the UK commentators are driving me nuts. The pro British rider crap that I hear dribbling out of their mouths, it is jinxing the poor British riders. Come to think of it the golden league athletics is just the same!! Hey I was born in the UK, so I have nothing against the poms. But I have a solution - today I switched the channel to the French coverage, of which I cannot understand a word! Sad really (or embarrassing) since I have a French passport too!! Besides when in the same room watching TV with Belinda, she provides non stop Commentry.

Juzzie.

Great race and good choice!

A no brainer swimming in the canal. Just get in the water on one of the practice days to get a feel for it.

Best of luck.

Big Congrats from Mina and I

You all did a great job in coolish conditions (I think?? 16 degrees).

Good recovery and enjoy the rewards.

Bella keep up the evil eye towards you know who on that stage!

Juzzie and Mina.

I know many athletes get in some cal's thru fluid - a carbo drink on the bike. I like to take in some type of real food also - to break up the overload of powergel and powerbars. Something like a few cookies, a jam sambo or a banana.

Most important advice is to train on what you plan to use on race day. Just to see how your body takes it.

Juzzie

Montreaux Jazz Festival!!

Johnnyha

I (a he) didnt know that the Gp4000 came in a Tub - blink and you miss the launch of a new product these days. A very competitive market.

Belinda uses Vittoria and races on the Corsa Evo KX. Seems to be quick, light and strong/tough.

I think on that day I did'nt have a cock - it shrunk to nothing in the freezing cold weather!!

Harry, fancy questioning our integrity! I did'nt even know that there was a tram that went up that mountain?

Alex

The Competition 22mm is a tubular - top of the line. The GP4000 is a clincher, nice but not my choice to race on (I still thinks tubs are faster than Clinchers). I am not too sure about the details on the new Triathlon tyre, I have seen the magazine ads but the old school best would have to be a comp 22. Good enough for Jan (was!!!)

Wilfried is a nice man and it was good working with him when I was in that industry. He has been at Conti for a long time now, he has a strong Germany work ethic.

Havent used or seen them yet - but Conti have a new version of their Comp 22 tubular. It is not sewn together like tubulars are but vulcanised (glued). This, I would imagine, would make for a very smooth ride without high spots or wobbles. The new breaker strip (internal puncture protection strip) is much better also - lighter and stronger than before. Should be on the market soon - esp in Europe.