Forum: UK
May 14th 08, 09:45 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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ignorant cyclist
gary2006uk said the following on 13/05/2008 22:02:
i was walking along my local cycle track outside caernarfon north
wales,its part of the national cycle network.lon eifion.im a cyclist
myself...
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Forum: UK
May 13th 08, 07:42 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 49
Views: 1,633
Cycle Paths or Not?
Mark said the following on 12/05/2008 16:44:
Do they buy it from the same man who sells the magic beans?
I expect so.
My opinion is that I would have no objection to a well designed cycle
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Forum: UK
May 12th 08, 10:01 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 49
Views: 1,633
Cycle Paths or Not?
Just zis Guy, you know? said the following on 10/05/2008 18:20:
Mostly roads, but with the Dutch law which presumes fault on the
part of the driver if he collides with a vulnerable road...
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Forum: UK
May 9th 08, 07:43 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,709
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Forum: UK
May 9th 08, 07:37 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 4
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Hey! I took that photo!
Tom Crispin said the following on 08/05/2008 18:45:
http://www.lcc.org.uk/
....and not even the tiniest of small print acknowledging that fact!
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Paul Boyd
http://www.paul-boyd.co.uk/
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Forum: UK
May 8th 08, 08:05 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 14
Views: 738
accident advice
Clive George said the following on 08/05/2008 00:29:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=7090
LOL! For gawd's sake don't let the government find out about those
otherwise...
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Forum: UK
May 8th 08, 08:00 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,709
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Forum: UK
May 7th 08, 05:52 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 5
Views: 629
Replacing dual control levers.
Doki said the following on 07/05/2008 15:47:
I think the issue is that we're talking 8 speed.
Yes? There's still lots of 8-speed bikes around. My Hardrock of just
over a year ago was 8-speed,...
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Forum: UK
May 7th 08, 03:44 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 18
Views: 567
a "different" training provider
Peter Clinch said the following on 07/05/2008 15:40:
The one on their leaflet (which isn't as good as ours): surf around a
little and find
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Forum: UK
May 7th 08, 03:12 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 22
Views: 769
Cerys Edwards Petiton
Roger Merriman said the following on 07/05/2008 10:42:
as far as i can see it's still learner on 125cc and once passed, you
have to wait two years, and then you can ride anything.
Yes, but in a...
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Forum: UK
May 7th 08, 03:06 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 18
Views: 567
a "different" training provider
Mark said the following on 07/05/2008 14:46:
Which hybrid? I can't see any pictures of cyclists on there!
Oh good! I thought it was just me that's gone blind!
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Paul...
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Forum: UK
May 7th 08, 10:12 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 5
Views: 629
Replacing dual control levers.
I mis-quoted the following on 07/05/2008 07:43:
Yup! Have a look at the Deore or Deore LX version, or even Shimano
Rapidfire (which I don't like myself!)
I meant EZ-Fire, not RapidFire, as...
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Forum: UK
May 7th 08, 10:11 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 22
Views: 769
Cerys Edwards Petiton
Peter Clinch said the following on 07/05/2008 09:00:
What, so putting a noisy exhaust and a tailplane that wouldn't look out
of place on an F-16 on to a Pugwat 207 really /does/ increase the
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Forum: UK
May 7th 08, 10:09 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 22
Views: 769
Cerys Edwards Petiton
Mark said the following on 06/05/2008 14:45:
Agreed. I don't think these petitions make any difference - that
would be much too democratic for the UK ;-) However laws do get
passed with very...
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Forum: UK
May 7th 08, 07:43 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 5
Views: 629
Replacing dual control levers.
Martin Dann said the following on 06/05/2008 23:38:
Is this the gear control I need?
Shimano XT M740 Right Hand 8 Speed Trigger Shifter for £26.99
Yup!
Is there a cheaper alternative, 27ukp...
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Forum: UK
May 6th 08, 12:35 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 6
Views: 631
Interesting article
Doki said the following on 06/05/2008 11:12:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/1930826/Nervous-parents-ban-children-from-cycling.html
Pretty much as per the URL. 8/10 parents won't let their...
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Forum: UK
May 2nd 08, 07:56 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 5
Views: 409
It's a start
Tom Crispin said the following on 02/05/2008 07:05:
In contrast, the speed limit signs are tiny.
www.johnballcycling.org.uk/photos/limit
I thought there were laid down rules regarding sizes and...
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Forum: UK
May 1st 08, 05:46 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 218
Views: 5,595
Road Rage
Mark T said the following on 01/05/2008 16:17:
Their main use is to let you know when there's no point looking over your
shoulder cos there's something there.
I find their main use is just to...
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Forum: UK
May 1st 08, 03:47 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 218
Views: 5,595
Road Rage
Peter Clinch said the following on 01/05/2008 15:36:
PK is quite right, as I know from a very quick blip to test a horn I'd
replaced (has to work for MOT IIRC), and accidentally sounding one...
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Forum: UK
May 1st 08, 03:46 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 218
Views: 5,595
Road Rage
David Damerell said the following on 01/05/2008 15:02:
Yes. A motor vehicle? No. Those things are loud!
Not to mention being able to see them in my rear view mirror. Never
understood why more...
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Forum: UK
April 30th 08, 07:45 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 218
Views: 5,595
Road Rage
Tosspot said the following on 30/04/2008 07:05:
Maybe not, be interesting to see if the accident rate remained constant.
Get rid of indicators, they're useless as well.
Indicators are useful...
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Forum: UK
April 30th 08, 07:40 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 218
Views: 5,595
Road Rage
Lee said the following on 30/04/2008 04:01:
You`ve noticed they are a bit larger then ??? ... cyclists don`t have -
licence, insurance, mot or road tax or even number plates...
Uh-oh. You...
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Forum: UK
April 30th 08, 07:38 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 218
Views: 5,595
Road Rage
Martin Dann said the following on 30/04/2008 03:30:
80% (ish) of motorists admit to speeding on a daily basis, far more
motorists jump red lights than cyclists, there are more uninsured
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Forum: UK
April 29th 08, 03:04 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 218
Views: 5,595
Road Rage
Clive George said the following on 29/04/2008 14:19:
Ok, I'll clarify - never toot when behind or overtaking. Unfortunately
some people don't realise this, which causes the grief the OP...
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Forum: UK
April 29th 08, 02:04 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 218
Views: 5,595
Road Rage
Clive George said the following on 29/04/2008 13:12:
Don't do it. Full stop, the end - no arguments, no "buts", just don't
toot cyclists.
If a cyclist needs tooting, then they need tooting...
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