tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-386936010311519.post5631784847634879369..comments2024-03-25T17:42:49.668+00:00Comments on My Orange Brompton: Brompton World Championships 2015 - Brutal, Exhilarating, Brilliant!My Orange Bromptonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11527237035726801401noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-386936010311519.post-44702640214654281972015-08-14T07:25:47.109+01:002015-08-14T07:25:47.109+01:00I had a twinge in my right calf on my penultimate ...I had a twinge in my right calf on my penultimate lap, so eased off. The guys I had been racing with made it into the top 100 :-)Mikenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-386936010311519.post-29379528238747023322015-08-11T21:16:41.936+01:002015-08-11T21:16:41.936+01:00That is great going Mike...next time in the top 10...That is great going Mike...next time in the top 100. Start the training now!My Orange Bromptonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11527237035726801401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-386936010311519.post-85592237536373796262015-08-11T08:33:32.951+01:002015-08-11T08:33:32.951+01:00Hi, I started 396 on my 2-speed. Finished 111th, o...Hi, I started 396 on my 2-speed. Finished 111th, or 1st 3 times ;-) As you say, a fantastic afternoon. My wife should have won best dressed guest :-)<br /><br />I too got lapped by the leaders - blimey they were motoring! Even if I convert mine to 6 speed, I doubt I'd keep up. Made me realize how much training I've never done. My 11 mile commute is obviously not intense enough. <br /><brMikenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-386936010311519.post-67931476683373530252015-08-06T18:22:22.639+01:002015-08-06T18:22:22.639+01:00Great! (Crowded tubes are one of the reasons lots ...Great! (Crowded tubes are one of the reasons lots of people buy a Brompton, me included). My Orange Bromptonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11527237035726801401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-386936010311519.post-70766506757011741492015-08-06T17:26:47.117+01:002015-08-06T17:26:47.117+01:00Hi! I'm not sure how long distances I'm go...Hi! I'm not sure how long distances I'm going to ride but maybe this new bike will open new oppertunities and routes to me. Also abroad. I'm mainly going to bike to work, but there are some hills and deffenetly there are hills when I ride to city central. I live in Helsinki. So I guess 6 x speed would be best option. And I think orange color is very tempting!<br /><br />I'll let Tanjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01118189874894182676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-386936010311519.post-48074978422626594192015-08-06T16:36:15.850+01:002015-08-06T16:36:15.850+01:00Hello Tanja. Thanks for reading my blog and for le...Hello Tanja. Thanks for reading my blog and for leaving a comment. Glad you are considering getting a Brompton. If you're going to use your Brompton for longer distances or if your commute might have hills, I'd go for the 6 x speed. The M type is a great all rounder. The only thing to decide is colour. It has got to be Orange right!<br /><br />Let me know how you get on and if you are My Orange Bromptonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11527237035726801401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-386936010311519.post-67008213982599532842015-08-06T10:26:28.156+01:002015-08-06T10:26:28.156+01:00I found your blog when I was looking for informati...I found your blog when I was looking for information about Bromtons. I was last week visiting London and I then I realised that what I really need is a folding bike. And soon after I googled options I knew I had to buy Bromton. I want to store my bike at home 'cos our bike cellar is too crowdet and it takes too much time and efford to take my current bike out and unlock it. I'm going to Tanjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01118189874894182676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-386936010311519.post-76874227173919504392015-08-03T21:52:19.872+01:002015-08-03T21:52:19.872+01:00Being unsuccessful in the ballot this year, it was...Being unsuccessful in the ballot this year, it was interesting to watch the race. The three 10 second apart starts produced three very fast trains with a wonderful noise as they went past all working very hard together.<br /><br />I suspect the racing was probably better than usual with the relatively short laps adding to the spectacle, however I thought the usual BWC 'Garden Party' Pretzelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15471938340387779792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-386936010311519.post-92198845379966152062015-08-03T10:53:44.951+01:002015-08-03T10:53:44.951+01:00Dear Mr Orange, Thank you for a very evocative des...Dear Mr Orange, Thank you for a very evocative description of a wonderful day. It was an honour to join you and all the other Bromptoneers on the start line on Saturday and then race in such a tremendous event. I can now tell my kids that I’ve competed in a World Championship event on an Olympic course :-) This morning, my Brompton went back to being a commuter and took me to work in Manchester Tony B-Lnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-386936010311519.post-28281653055015561652015-08-03T02:15:17.117+01:002015-08-03T02:15:17.117+01:00Congrats, Mr. O! This is definitely a nice event t...Congrats, Mr. O! This is definitely a nice event to partake in.<br />I enjoyed the many photos and your report.<br />Have a Great Week!<br />Peace :)GreenComotionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11272116464292908327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-386936010311519.post-16368612036087701652015-08-02T21:46:38.892+01:002015-08-02T21:46:38.892+01:00Fantastic to see you Mr.O.
Once my health issues a...Fantastic to see you Mr.O.<br />Once my health issues are sorted, (Once and for all), I'll be out there, maybe not the faster rides, I still hate hills, but the gentler ones.<br />I'm gutted about your medal, such a pity. Be safe, and speak soon Buddy.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04998916575423950473noreply@blogger.com