Forum: UK
September 22nd 08, 12:02 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 2
Views: 481
Copper load of this
http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/news/article30211.ece
's'all it takes
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Martin Bulmer
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Forum: UK
May 25th 08, 08:47 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 14
Views: 519
Do not park on cyclists
Steve C wrote:
Martin Bulmer wrote:
Tom Crispin wrote:
www.johnballcycling.org.uk/photos/misc/head-crush-sign
thanks for sharing that
I have a friend at work who speaks chinese....
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Forum: UK
May 24th 08, 11:51 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 14
Views: 519
Do not park on cyclists
Tom Crispin wrote:
www.johnballcycling.org.uk/photos/misc/head-crush-sign
thanks for sharing that
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Martin Bulmer
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Forum: UK
April 4th 08, 12:23 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 18
Views: 955
Bike mirror
archierob wrote:
Can anyone recommend a bike mirror for a conventional 'racing bike' ie
dropped handlebars and ordinary brake levers. Have had 3 eye ops for a
detached retina and until the 4th...
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Forum: UK
March 5th 08, 08:23 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 0
Views: 131
for tourists and beer lovers
The Belvoir Brewery has opened a tap room at it's new premises at Old Dalby
(between Melton Mowbray and Nottingham.).
They do snack meals, or you can eat your own...
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Forum: UK
February 20th 08, 08:47 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 4
Views: 393
Lonely cyclist for grabs on ebay
Sara Kirk wrote:
I was sent this link by a cycling enthusiast in Australia (Hi Dave!),
I thought it may give a chortle to the URCers:
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Forum: UK
February 20th 08, 08:39 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,131
Charged for being knocked off his bike
wafflycat wrote:
See
http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/content/News/story.aspx?brand=ENOnline&category=News&tBrand=enonline&tCategory=news&itemid=NOED20%20Feb%202008%2011%3A08%3A24%3A713
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Forum: UK
February 14th 08, 10:25 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 53
Views: 1,237
It's an age thing ...
Jeff wrote:
Martin Bulmer wrote:
Jeff wrote:
My prescription is -8 diopters and I
usually ride sans glasses (wouldn't do that with a car).
So you can't read your watch until it's...
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Forum: UK
February 13th 08, 08:48 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 53
Views: 1,237
It's an age thing ...
Jeff wrote:
My prescription is -8 diopters and I
usually ride sans glasses (wouldn't do that with a car).
So you can't read your watch until it's about 6 inches in front of your
eyes? Brave...
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Forum: UK
January 13th 08, 11:52 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,017
How's about this for madness?
Martin Dann wrote:
vernon wrote:
An act of breathtaking stupidity:
http://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/news/39Crazy39-cyclist-pictured-risking-a.3663885.jp
I hope copious amounts of...
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Forum: UK
January 4th 08, 07:04 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 50
Views: 927
New Chain
Tosspot wrote:
If you get 3:1 against me you
must be 4,500-6000 a year.
That's about right, then. Thanks.
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Martin Bulmer
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Forum: UK
January 3rd 08, 11:36 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 50
Views: 927
New Chain
Tosspot wrote:
Martin Dann wrote:
Paul Boyd wrote:
On 01/01/2008 23:24, Pete Biggs said,
Yebut you might as well have some pure use of the original lube
before the first...
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Forum: UK
January 1st 08, 09:38 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 50
Views: 927
New Chain
Should I lubricate my new chain, or just run it for a while with the thin
grease it arrived in?
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Martin Bulmer
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Forum: UK
January 1st 08, 06:10 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 19
Views: 480
Is Wiggle OK for delivering the goods
Maud wrote:
Hi All
I am needing a few bits and pieces for the bike, and was considering
ordering online from Wiggle. I have dealt with them in the past and
found them to be fine ~ but a...
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Forum: UK
December 30th 07, 11:40 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 5
Views: 430
Times article 2
fred2 wrote:
A joke that will sicken cyclists
Piano wire is no laughing matter for the 150 cyclists who die each
year Alison Steed
Article in Times on-line 31/12/07 ( Could this be an...
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Forum: UK
December 30th 07, 08:43 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 10
Views: 584
Today I Has Been ...
Mark W wrote:
mostly
a) having man-flu :O(
and
b) tidying up the station hack.
Nice new tyres, chain in the old white spirit cocktail shaker jamjar,
a T-Cutting and vaselining of...
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Forum: UK
December 17th 07, 10:27 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 5
Views: 425
Saracen Rufftrax
vernon wrote:
"Martin Bulmer" wrote in message
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Any of you off-roaders know if a Saracen Rufftrax bike is any...
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Forum: UK
December 13th 07, 11:37 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 5
Views: 425
Saracen Rufftrax
Any of you off-roaders know if a Saracen Rufftrax bike is any good? Only
there's one I've seen in a nearby hedge bottom....
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Martin Bulmer
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Forum: UK
December 9th 07, 06:45 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 37
Views: 783
Connect2 phone voting
Matt B wrote:
Richard Fairhurst wrote:
Without wanting to reopen the debate about good thing/bad thing:
Phone voting is now open at 0870 24 24 602 (10p a call, apparently).
Closes noon...
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Forum: UK
November 26th 07, 07:10 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 32
Views: 791
Thinking about retirement.
Martin Bulmer wrote:
Simon Brooke wrote:
I simply wouldn't do a
job I didn't enjoy; I did once, but changed it after nine months. If
you don't enjoy what you're doing, go and do something...
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Forum: UK
November 25th 07, 09:15 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 32
Views: 791
Thinking about retirement.
Simon Brooke wrote:
I simply wouldn't do a
job I didn't enjoy; I did once, but changed it after nine months. If
you don't enjoy what you're doing, go and do something else.
Not an option,...
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Forum: UK
November 25th 07, 08:17 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 32
Views: 791
Thinking about retirement.
vernon wrote:
"Martin Bulmer" wrote in message
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Well, if I had that choice, I'd retire tomorrow. I could...
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Forum: UK
November 25th 07, 08:04 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 32
Views: 791
Thinking about retirement.
Clive George wrote:
"Martin Bulmer" wrote in message
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Work has ruined my life and prevented me from doing...
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Forum: UK
November 25th 07, 12:27 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 32
Views: 791
Thinking about retirement.
Brian G wrote:
S Mason wrote:
I am coming up to the final few years until I can retire at 55, but
I've thought long and hard about it and I'm not going to go. So many
people I know have...
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Forum: UK
November 25th 07, 12:04 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 32
Views: 791
Thinking about retirement.
S Mason wrote:
I am coming up to the final few years until I can retire at 55, but
I've thought long and hard about it and I'm not going to go. So many
people I know have come back to work...
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