Wow, thanks guys, they look the business.
I went into my local bike shop today (Phuket, Thailand) and the guy looked at me like I was from Mars. What, you want some shorts that protect you and fit women????? I suppose that was a bit much to ask!!!

One of my crashes was me being an idiot, taking my hands off the handlebars whilst taking off my hat....hit a pot hole and.....crash.
Yesterday I went out in the drizzle onto a very steep hilly section of road, should've realized it wasn't a good idea when my wheels were spinning going up the hill and of course coming down the hill.....brake and....wipeout.

I would love to attend a skills clinic. It's a question of where since I live in Phuket but you never know. I'm about to do the Phuket Olympic Triathlon in three weeks time so maybe there will be some pro's I can ask.

Thanks again for the replies