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Forum: UK May 29th 09, 10:10 PM Posted to uk.net.news.config,uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 211
Views: 4,150
Posted By Keith T
uk.rec.cycling basic stats

Wm... wrote:
Fri, 29 May 2009 19:25:54
uk.net.news.config Marc

Wm... wrote:
Fri, 29 May 2009 18:05:53
...
Forum: UK May 29th 09, 02:33 PM Posted to uk.net.news.config,uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 211
Views: 4,150
Posted By Keith T
Need an *initial* RFD for a moderated group say who the proposedmoderation team is?

Matt B wrote:

Keith T 114


What are the units? They are surely not posts over the "last couple of
years" as requested, and probably not posts/year as implied by the 52 =...
Forum: UK May 29th 09, 12:00 PM Posted to uk.net.news.config,uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 211
Views: 4,150
Posted By Keith T
uk.rec.cycling basic stats

Mark Goodge wrote:
On Thu, 28 May 2009 17:16:09 +0100, Wm... put finger to keyboard and
typed:
Does anyone have stats on who has posted how many times over the last
couple of years and in...
Forum: UK May 29th 09, 09:57 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 7
Views: 223
Posted By Keith T
veering off -They tuck you up, your mum and dad

Jackbike wrote:
What a pleasant ride in this morning. Sunshine, birds singing, (although not
as many as there used to be), God up in heaven and all well with the world.
All across town,...
Forum: UK May 29th 09, 12:11 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling,uk.net.news.config
Replies: 496
Views: 9,491
Posted By Keith T
Pre-RFD: uk.rec.cycling.moderated

David Damerell wrote:
Quoting Keith T :
Ian Jackson wrote:
If we want a group where we don't get `all cyclists are RLJing
eco-fiends' I think that we'll just have to...
Forum: UK May 28th 09, 06:24 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 496
Views: 9,491
Posted By Keith T
Pre-RFD: uk.rec.cycling.moderated

Tom Crispin wrote:

Maybe it's the teacher in me, but some people feel uncomfortable with
gratuitous swearing, and I feel uncomfortable using such language.


It's the training - you can't...
Forum: UK May 28th 09, 05:10 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 101
Views: 1,640
Posted By Keith T
Views on Bromptons please (don't all rush)

David Damerell wrote:


Also, a folding bike's going to have small wheels. No getting around it.


Nah, different folders, different wheel sizes.
Forum: UK May 28th 09, 05:04 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 496
Views: 9,491
Posted By Keith T
Pre-RFD: uk.rec.cycling.moderated

Judith M Smith wrote:
On Wed, 27 May 2009 20:54:53 +0100, "Just zis Guy, you know?"
wrote:

Helen's still active in the shed, and easy to email, so it's worth
...
Forum: UK May 28th 09, 04:19 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling,uk.net.news.config
Replies: 496
Views: 9,491
Posted By Keith T
Pre-RFD: uk.rec.cycling.moderated

Ian Jackson wrote:

If we want a group where we don't get `all cyclists are RLJing
eco-fiends' I think that we'll just have to refrain from having `all
motorists are murderous...
Forum: UK May 28th 09, 04:12 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 496
Views: 9,491
Posted By Keith T
Pre-RFD: uk.rec.cycling.moderated

Ace wrote:


Not sure I like the idea of no swearing. For many people it's an
accepted part of speech, and can often add significant value to
postings. Personal abuse is clearly not good, as...
Forum: UK May 28th 09, 10:43 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 496
Views: 9,491
Posted By Keith T
Pre-RFD: uk.rec.cycling.moderated

Just zis Guy, you know? wrote:


The latter point is a complete irrelevance. A cycling newsgroup is
expected to contain those whose views are favourable to cycling, this
is a feature, not a...
Forum: UK May 28th 09, 10:16 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 168
Views: 3,946
Posted By Keith T
The Unwritten Rules Of The Road (not for cyclists)

Daniel Barlow wrote:
"mileburner" writes:

"Ace" wrote in message
...
On Wed, 27 May...
Forum: UK May 28th 09, 10:13 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 44
Views: 865
Posted By Keith T
Free 1st Service: Worth the Effort?

Nick wrote:
Peter Fox wrote:

Cycle lubrication needs to be done properly in a way that is specific
to cycles.


What lubrication?

I smear grease over nuts and bolts but that is...
Forum: UK May 27th 09, 10:19 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 9
Views: 1,004
Posted By Keith T
Bike for 7 year old

wrote:
Any thoughts? It's for his birthday. He has a 16" bike at the moment.
We tried a Raleigh Hotrod 20" with 11" frame - he can put his feet on
the floor. 13" frame is on...
Forum: UK May 27th 09, 10:09 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 145
Views: 3,978
Posted By Keith T
uk.rec.cycling.moderated

Nuxx Bar wrote:
You seem to have got into this rather peculiar habit of actually
analysing what people say with reference to the facts and passing
comment based on what they have said, rather...
Forum: UK May 27th 09, 03:49 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 35
Views: 545
Posted By Keith T
Interesting Link on cyclist and other injuries and to motoristhelmet

Judith M Smith wrote:

Do you think on balance that a cycle helmet is more likely to reduce
the risk of injuries to the head in case of an accident, or do you
think that it would increase the...
Forum: UK May 27th 09, 12:37 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 44
Views: 865
Posted By Keith T
Free 1st Service: Worth the Effort?

David Lloyd wrote:
.. I
also have reason to doubt Condor's attention to detail.



My LBS has two customers who buy from Condor but get the bikes serviced
locally. Too many arguments - things...
Forum: UK May 27th 09, 12:32 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 12
Views: 698
Posted By Keith T
cars blocking cycle lanes

Bod wrote:


To be fair,the road in question is really too narrow for a cycle lane.My
feeling is,that it was added just to comply with some forced regulations
and without any sensible...
Forum: UK May 27th 09, 10:26 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 44
Views: 865
Posted By Keith T
Free 1st Service: Worth the Effort?

wrote:
I bought a new bike (Condor Fratello) a few weeks ago & it's time for
the standard, free first service. To be honest, it's a hassle for me
to get there; I'm...
Forum: UK May 27th 09, 10:06 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 32
Views: 2,966
Posted By Keith T
What to eat/drink on a 25 mile bike ride?

Paul - xxx wrote:
Brown Cat wrote:

I've started doing a weekly 25 mile bike ride. The first time I went
that far I ate no food along and only drank water the way and felt
utterly...
Forum: UK May 27th 09, 10:01 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 16
Views: 584
Posted By Keith T
Another killer's car leaves road.

Doug wrote:
Nowhere is safe from these rampant killers,


Are they going out and competing for body-counts?
I don't think so.
Anybody would think it was a real-life version of Grand Theft...
Forum: UK May 26th 09, 10:40 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 11
Views: 622
Posted By Keith T
Off to court

Mike wrote:
On Wed, 20 May 2009 12:22:01 +0100, Keith T wrote:

If we're lucky there will be 'due care and attention' but even better
'failing to stop'. If prosecuted for...
Forum: UK May 26th 09, 06:22 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 496
Views: 9,491
Posted By Keith T
Pre-RFD: uk.rec.cycling.moderated

Ian Jackson wrote:


Moderation will be used to ensure that the group remains civil,
pleasant, and sympathetic to cyclists and cycling.


Postings should be conducive to a civil and...
Forum: UK May 26th 09, 06:05 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 39
Views: 617
Posted By Keith T
Boris update - a coathanger!?

al Mossah wrote:
On 26 May, 08:36, Squashme wrote:
Further to the Boris incident:-

http://tinyurl.com/raeost

A coathanger! That guy placed at risk any cyclist,...
Forum: UK May 26th 09, 05:55 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
Replies: 26
Views: 625
Posted By Keith T
Remember my friend's 2-mile commute bike recommendation?

terryj wrote:

For a 2 mile commute front sus is just a waste of energy (unless it's
going over cobbles all the way) and after a year it will be knackered
and need replacing at some cost and...
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