Tell me about your avatar.

[jonny jeez]

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Bojack Horseman...cartoon character. Thinks he's funny, probably not everybody's cup of tea. Quite appropriate

My username came from a neighbour we used to have who called me this whenever we shared a barbeque and got a bit drunk together. He was known as "Russybaby" to me which appears to me still available on CC so help yourself

Were you both listeners of Chris Evans on virgin radio at the time?

My mate (garybaby) calls me jonnyboy because of that show.

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Taken by Dave Woodhead (I think), during the 2010 'Harriers v Cyclists' race (Bingley - Baildon Moor - Shipley)
Rob Jebb (the Hope Technology rider, won that edition of the race)

Map & short film clip at bottom of linked page
http://www.bingleyharriers.co.uk/events/harriers-vs-cyclists/

 

[Bimble]

Map & short film clip at bottom of linked page http://www.bingleyharriers.co.uk/events/harriers-vs-cyclists/

that looks like a lot work and pretty manic to boot. Just wondering if there's any advantage to taking a bike along given the muddy hills and runners all over the place?

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Sorry, folks for the brief diversion

that looks like a lot work and pretty manic to boot. Just wondering if there's any advantage to taking a bike along given the muddy hills and runners all over the place?

'Swings & roundabouts'
I've ridden it as well

A CX bike is lighter to carry, than MTB (MTB frames can be awkward to carry too)
Dependant on gearing may be ridden further up the hills, than a MTB
'Flotation' isn't such a big deal on that course (ie; MTB tyres)
A few years ago, I'd have said MTBs have the braking advantage, but now that lots of CX bikes have discs...

I rode twice on MTB, as I hadn't got my CX bike then
Barring last years race (when I was very unfit), I've always been quicker running it

Downhill, you have to trust your footwear
I've worn Mud-Claws or X-Talons (the blue/orange)

 

[Vertego]

St Tropez ?

Nice?

Yes, it is a very nice avatar, was it taken in Nice?

Not quite far enough south, by about 450-500Kms.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

Mine's a mural in Nørrebro in Copenhagen. Used to pass it several times a week. Happy days.

 

[MarquisMatsugae]

Not quite far enough south, by about 450-500Kms.

Perpignan ?

 

[tyred]

Record 3 Speed

A picture of one of my old three speeds taken somewhere along the quayside in Westport Co. Mayo at the end of a day which included a c30 mile ride and climbing Croagh Patrick in the middle of it. The bike is worthless junk but it rides much better than you'd expect and it's one of my favourite bikes, I've used it for utility riding, sometimes long rambling days rides and an occasional loaded tour.

 

[Doseone]

I just like George Rodrigue's Blue Dog Art

 

[iandg]

Taken by Dave Woodhead (I think), during the 2010 'Harriers v Cyclists' race (Bingley - Baildon Moor - Shipley)
Rob Jebb (the Hope Technology rider, won that edition of the race)

Map & short film clip at bottom of linked page
http://www.bingleyharriers.co.uk/events/harriers-vs-cyclists/

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A good old fashioned CVH - I have taken part in the Stafford event as both a runner and cyclist

 

[iandg]

Came across it when randomly searching google and liked it so used it

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

Mine does change from time to time but is currently a snapshot I took of Busby who was very much "my" dog despite really belonging to my parents:


My tag line is sort of dog related too.

 

[RedRider]

It's a star or an icicle.

Campagnolo Daytona hub on some chromed Rourke forks. It's taken at the bedroom window and the speck of light top right is from the Shard.

 

[ianrauk]

It's a star or an icicle.
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Campagnolo Daytona hub on some chromed Rourke forks. It's taken at the bedroom window and the speck of light top right is from the Shard.

Classy

 

[SteCenturion]

I have had a good few but my favourites have been Kojack, Jimi Hendrix caricature, Darth Vader "I am your Father" & the old Leigh Centurions RLFC Emblem/Crest.

Currently it is this ...

& still with the "I am your Father" tag line.

I have regressed to a child like state & love a bit of Family Guy ....

Think I might go American Dad for a while ...

"I am your Father".