Hi Nuthatch - wasn't Flanders great, and my fave Tom Boonen won! I was on the edge of my seat as he tore off down the road.

As far as C roads go - you've got it! Perfect example. Thing is, they're not as rare as you might think. My parents live down a lane one car wide and even the larger B road is so narrow in places you have to slow down to pass each other. Not much room on this little island of ours but sure is pretty in the spring when all the hedges start to turn green.

Snappypix - you should have a great day. It's good fun riding in a bunch and you'll be amazed at how much easier it is with a whole load of you for shelter. Enjoy.

Adventure Girl - I believe drafting is allowed in officially recognised triathlons, which I think is a bit daft. It means you might as well do away with the swim as it gives you no advantage, if someone last out of the water is just going to sit on your wheel the whole way round, resting, then beat you in the run.

At the end of the day I s'pose it's all people-on-bikes which has got to be good.