Forum: UK
October 18th 08, 01:16 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Forum: UK
October 17th 08, 06:59 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,268
City of London Police: Road Safety Forum
On Tue, 14 Oct 2008 22:57:58 +0100, Martin wrote:
passing parked cars with enough room for any occupants to
open their doors etc.
It's all well and good when it works but quite often the car...
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Forum: UK
October 14th 08, 06:51 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,268
City of London Police: Road Safety Forum
On Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:07:30 +0100, Danny Colyer wrote:
Interesting piece on the Bikeshow site:
http://thebikeshow.net/2008/10/14/city-of-london-police-road-safety-forum/
"Inspector...
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Forum: UK
October 14th 08, 06:47 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 20
Views: 1,268
City of London Police: Road Safety Forum
On Tue, 14 Oct 2008 09:10:24 -0700, AdamB wrote:
"injuries and fatalities to cyclists peak in the morning rush hour
(around 8am) and, to a lesser extent, the evening rush hour (around
5pm)....
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Forum: UK
October 14th 08, 06:40 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 127
Views: 2,637
Off the bike - speeding cars shock.
On Tue, 14 Oct 2008 17:46:44 +0100, S Mason wrote:
A few weeks ago I was off the bike and had to endure the misery of driving
to work for a few days. The law breaking I saw shocked me into...
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Forum: UK
October 12th 08, 08:44 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 7
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Today's ride
On Sat, 11 Oct 2008 19:40:52 +0100, Tom Anderson wrote:
On Sat, 11 Oct 2008, Tom Crispin wrote:
It was OK until...
http://www.britishschoolofcycling.com/family/PA113073.JPG
I was...
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Forum: UK
October 4th 08, 12:46 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 57
Views: 1,759
The lorry lens to stop cyclists being killed
On Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:00:49 -0700, Squashme wrote:
"New legislation due to be enforced on 31st March 2009 states that all
vehicles over 3.5 tonnes must be fitted with blind spot safety
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Forum: UK
October 4th 08, 12:40 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 57
Views: 1,759
The lorry lens to stop cyclists being killed
On Fri, 03 Oct 2008 14:51:53 +0100, AndyC wrote:
I am just waiting to see a police cyclist doing it.
Has been seen in Wrexham, North Wales (she was riding the wrong way up a
one way street as...
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Forum: UK
October 4th 08, 12:36 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 36
Views: 840
Tactile paving
On Sat, 04 Oct 2008 09:51:07 +0100, Paul Oldham wrote:
On 03/10/08 19:04, naked_draughtsman wrote:
Can someone tell me what the lastest is on this issue? (The stuff with
ridges parallel...
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Forum: UK
October 3rd 08, 07:04 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 36
Views: 840
Tactile paving
Can someone tell me what the lastest is on this issue? (The stuff with
ridges parallel to cycle lanes).
I think the last I heard (so may not be correct) was that the CTC were
onto it, possibly...
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Forum: UK
October 3rd 08, 06:40 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 21
Views: 573
Ride this morning
On Thu, 02 Oct 2008 02:49:11 -0700, Henry Lockwood wrote:
Anyone else have a ride today? Anything interesting?
I did one of my shorter rides into work (15 miles). Was quite nice,
traffic was...
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Forum: UK
October 3rd 08, 06:27 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 17
Views: 430
Good news of a sort
On Fri, 03 Oct 2008 09:17:40 +0000, Roger Burton West wrote:
Given my experience with Halfords servicing (including a Subway 8
returned to me with a back nut that was finger-tight) I would...
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Forum: UK
October 1st 08, 06:14 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 25
Views: 670
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Forum: UK
September 29th 08, 08:08 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 25
Views: 958
Cycle Parking at Halls of Residence
On Sun, 28 Sep 2008 20:27:26 +0100, Gerald H wrote:
We're trying to build a case for a good level of cycle parking at a halls
of residence. Does anyone have any experience of the proportion of...
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Forum: UK
September 28th 08, 11:26 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 42
Views: 1,789
Batteryless Lights - Any Good ?
On Sun, 28 Sep 2008 03:15:47 -0700, Jon wrote:
There are several people selling NiMH-hybrid cells and chargers on e-
bay. Unlike ordinary rchargables, hybrid cells are supplied ready-
...
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Forum: UK
September 27th 08, 08:15 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 20
Views: 588
crank/spindle knocking
On Sat, 27 Sep 2008 18:12:52 +0100, mr w wrote:
Found one online tutorial for cleaning the spindle bearing etc, but
looks like you need any number of special tools!
Mine need a special tool...
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Forum: UK
September 24th 08, 09:47 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 34
Views: 589
an interesting experience
On Tue, 23 Sep 2008 01:57:31 +0000, Trevor A Panther wrote:
It is strange -- I can't remember the incident but I can remember "knowing
that I was going to come off the bike"
I remember...
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Forum: UK
September 22nd 08, 06:06 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 37
Views: 1,508
Lights
On Mon, 22 Sep 2008 08:36:29 -0700, Richard wrote:
Can anyone recommend me some lights please that are powerful enough to
use along the unlit part (how many watts / lumens do I need for this?)
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Forum: UK
September 21st 08, 09:28 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 6
Views: 567
Route Manchester to Liverpool
On Sun, 21 Sep 2008 00:38:52 +0100, Steph Peters wrote:
Next Friday DH and I are off to the Isle of Man for 5 days of cycling. The
ferry company thoughtfully have an early evening departure and...
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Forum: UK
September 19th 08, 09:42 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 1
Views: 127
Gear problems
I've been having trouble for the last week with my gears - not shifting
well and falling off the big cog at the rear.
I tried adjusting the cable and checking the screws to no avail. I had a
proper...
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Forum: UK
September 17th 08, 07:11 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,115
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Forum: UK
September 17th 08, 06:16 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,003
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Forum: UK
September 17th 08, 06:13 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 14
Views: 442
Elle McPherson's cycling child Hell.
On Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:30:56 +0100, Colin Blackburn wrote:
Is she/he blind?! Surely any Dutch person worth their salt can see what
is wrong!
Shouldn't the child have his own bike at 4 years...
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Forum: UK
September 17th 08, 06:08 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 30
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Forum: UK
September 11th 08, 06:24 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 25
Views: 656
Aldi cycling kit
On Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:12:36 +0100, Brian G wrote:
The Aldi specials, if they're similar to the previous ones, won't do
then. They're SPD type and have three velcro straps.
I got the *Lidl*...
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