pugwash Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 (edited) What's this?...Free Old Speckled Hen!. Lead me to it. Over rated, brewed for fell walking types. Big boots, socks, beards, H&E magazines. Edited April 9, 2015 by pugwash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted April 9, 2015 Report Share Posted April 9, 2015 Over rated, brewed for fell walking types. Big boots, socks, beards, H&E magazines. 'OI!!! I used to be a Fell Walker. A good few years ago now I'm afraid. I never got the H&E Magazines though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baxiboy Posted April 10, 2015 Report Share Posted April 10, 2015 Never mind champagne, why do riders drink Monster Energy? It tastes bloody awful. I tried it out of curiosity to see what a boost it would give me & it didn't make a jot of difference to my energy levels. I then tried Red Bull & had heartburn for 2 days. Now I see all the kids necking the stuff & they seem to be more lathargic than ever. A pint of snakebite would gee them up a notch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted April 12, 2015 Report Share Posted April 12, 2015 Never mind champagne, why do riders drink Monster Energy? It tastes bloody awful. I tried it out of curiosity to see what a boost it would give me & it didn't make a jot of difference to my energy levels. I then tried Red Bull & had heartburn for 2 days. Now I see all the kids necking the stuff & they seem to be more lathargic than ever. A pint of snakebite would gee them up a notch. Give me a decent Single Malt any day. :approve: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice Of Reason Posted April 13, 2015 Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 Have to agree with the so-called 'energy' drinks. Back in the day of course, there was only Lucozade (Original) - apparently to give you energy and get you better. As it tasted worse than the medicine you'd been prescribed, it often appeared to do the trick. Maybe it was just purely psychological. These days, the only thing I've tasted, and believe me once was enough, is Red Bull. It smells like a kid that's thrown up after a party; having eaten too many sweets. Absolutely vile stuff. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baxiboy Posted April 13, 2015 Report Share Posted April 13, 2015 Have to agree with the so-called 'energy' drinks. Back in the day of course, there was only Lucozade (Original) - apparently to give you energy and get you better. As it tasted worse than the medicine you'd been prescribed, it often appeared to do the trick. Maybe it was just purely psychological. These days, the only thing I've tasted, and believe me once was enough, is Red Bull. It smells like a kid that's thrown up after a party; having eaten too many sweets. Absolutely vile stuff. Yes I know what you mean about the smell, a very good description. I started drinking Lucozade Sport when I started cycling & I couldn't stop peeing. I stopped drinking it & was back to normal If you can call staring at a wall for 5 minutes with a tap running for assistance normal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.N.T. Posted April 14, 2015 Report Share Posted April 14, 2015 Given the fact that nowadays it's regarded as a real 'no-no' for riders to let alcoholic beverages pass their lips, I do indeed wonder why the top three in any Individual meeting are handed bottles of Champagne as they stand on the podium! It's just tradition isn't it but maybe with so much PC about now it may well change in the near future. You will notice that Tai Woffinden never actually drinks the stuff and anything he does put in his mouth he usually spits straight back out or sprays in the air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice Of Reason Posted April 14, 2015 Report Share Posted April 14, 2015 He'll never get a boyfriend then - even with those earrings! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert72 Posted April 16, 2015 Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 Have to agree with the so-called 'energy' drinks. Back in the day of course, there was only Lucozade (Original) - apparently to give you energy and get you better. As it tasted worse than the medicine you'd been prescribed, it often appeared to do the trick. Maybe it was just purely psychological. These days, the only thing I've tasted, and believe me once was enough, is Red Bull. It smells like a kid that's thrown up after a party; having eaten too many sweets. Absolutely vile stuff. I am sure I saw posters of lucozade & speedway years ago ? Did they sponsor a British final or something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehone Posted April 16, 2015 Report Share Posted April 16, 2015 Gary Havelock on them I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted April 17, 2015 Report Share Posted April 17, 2015 Yes - True Grit. I still have a small one somewhere, but Nevsy had a massive size poster. Better not bring that subject up again though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waiheke1 Posted April 17, 2015 Report Share Posted April 17, 2015 Lucozade monster and red bull all pretty tasty IMO. Agree with two that I'd rather have a single malt. And would seem a certain rider prefers beers to his sponsor's beverage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazeaway Posted April 17, 2015 Report Share Posted April 17, 2015 Never mind champagne, why do riders drink Monster Energy? It tastes bloody awful. I tried it out of curiosity to see what a boost it would give me & it didn't make a jot of difference to my energy levels. I then tried Red Bull & had heartburn for 2 days. Now I see all the kids necking the stuff & they seem to be more lathargic than ever. A pint of snakebite would gee them up a notch. They don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCB Posted April 17, 2015 Report Share Posted April 17, 2015 They don't. I think thats where Tai went wrong. Become World Champion, then Monster gave him that foul drink and look what it did to him? Caused him to suffer from fatigue during the season - oh the irony! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted April 17, 2015 Report Share Posted April 17, 2015 I think thats where Tai went wrong. Become World Champion, then Monster gave him that foul drink and look what it did to him? Caused him to suffer from fatigue during the season - oh the irony! It's rank and full of crap, he's Mr Healthy! Nobody in their right mind would go near it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambo Posted April 17, 2015 Report Share Posted April 17, 2015 It may say 'Monster' on the outside, but who knows if that's what is in the can/bottle/cup the rider is drinking out of? ATB Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazeaway Posted April 17, 2015 Report Share Posted April 17, 2015 It may say 'Monster' on the outside, but who knows if that's what is in the can/bottle/cup the rider is drinking out of? ATB Dave It never is. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Knight Posted April 17, 2015 Report Share Posted April 17, 2015 It may say 'Monster' on the outside, but who knows if that's what is in the can/bottle/cup the rider is drinking out of? ATB Dave So it could be a Single Malt. :party: :party: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted April 17, 2015 Report Share Posted April 17, 2015 Wonder what Darcy put's in his? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starman2006 Posted April 17, 2015 Report Share Posted April 17, 2015 'OI!!! I used to be a Fell Walker. A good few years ago now I'm afraid. I never got the H&E Magazines though. But you seem to remember them well enough though.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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