Forum: UK
August 9th 08, 08:14 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 47
Views: 762
Share the road - IoAM
Paul Boyd wrote:
On 08/08/2008 21:34, Colin Nelson said,
Saw this on CycleChat and thought it worth sharing.
"Institute of Advanced Motorists
510 Chiswick High Road, London, W4 5RG
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Forum: UK
August 1st 08, 05:01 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,235
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Forum: UK
July 1st 08, 08:27 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 19
Views: 756
achilles tendon snapped
wafflycat wrote:
Mr Wafflycat has snapped his left achilles tendon and strained something
in his lower right leg. He did this yesterday. He is currently in a
temporary plaster on the left...
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Forum: UK
June 13th 08, 11:33 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 26
Views: 793
Grrr. Temporary traffic lights.
Martin wrote:
_ wrote:
On Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:17:11 +0100, Martin wrote:
The idiot would have saved at most 1s by passing me.
Not even that - he'd just catch up with the car he would...
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Forum: UK
June 12th 08, 10:10 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,138
Cut off their goolies
Just zis Guy, you know? wrote:
It's the only language these people understand.
http://www.chapmancentral.co.uk/wiki/Paedo_scum%21
Guy
Wow - you've kicked it up a gear, Guy.
This is not...
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Forum: General
May 1st 08, 08:00 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc,alt.planning.urban,rec.bicycles.soc,rec.bicycles.rides,uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,446
Riding at night: a strategy for survival?
ComandanteBanana wrote:
Nothing new about it: The little furry mammals developed that strategy
to survive among the dinosaurs (which is why we are here)...
Riding at Night is a most excellent...
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Forum: Social Issues
May 1st 08, 08:00 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc,alt.planning.urban,rec.bicycles.soc,rec.bicycles.rides,uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,490
Riding at night: a strategy for survival?
ComandanteBanana wrote:
Nothing new about it: The little furry mammals developed that strategy
to survive among the dinosaurs (which is why we are here)...
Riding at Night is a most excellent...
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Forum: Rides
May 1st 08, 08:00 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc,alt.planning.urban,rec.bicycles.soc,rec.bicycles.rides,uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 27
Views: 1,890
Riding at night: a strategy for survival?
ComandanteBanana wrote:
Nothing new about it: The little furry mammals developed that strategy
to survive among the dinosaurs (which is why we are here)...
Riding at Night is a most excellent...
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Forum: UK
May 1st 08, 08:00 PM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc,alt.planning.urban,rec.bicycles.soc,rec.bicycles.rides,uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 29
Views: 1,305
Riding at night: a strategy for survival?
ComandanteBanana wrote:
Nothing new about it: The little furry mammals developed that strategy
to survive among the dinosaurs (which is why we are here)...
Riding at Night is a most excellent...
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Forum: UK
April 30th 08, 05:19 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 14
Views: 580
Norwich: HGVs to be allowed in cycle lanes
wafflycat wrote:
http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/content/news/story.aspx?brand=ENOnline&category=News&tBrand=ENOnline&tCategory=news&itemid=NOED30%20Apr%202008%2013%3A09%3A09%3A773
or
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Forum: UK
April 16th 08, 12:09 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 13
Views: 433
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Forum: UK
April 9th 08, 03:58 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 58
Views: 1,821
Cycle paths or psyclepaths?
Colin McKenzie wrote:
Chris Smith wrote:
Tom Crispin wrote:
www.johnballcycling.org.uk/photos/cyclane
Would this road be better for cyclists:
I don't know the area so this may not...
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Forum: UK
April 9th 08, 10:42 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 58
Views: 1,821
Cycle paths or psyclepaths?
Nick wrote:
Chris Smith wrote:
Tom Crispin wrote:
www.johnballcycling.org.uk/photos/cyclane
Would this road be better for cyclists:
a. without a cycle lane
b. with a...
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Forum: UK
April 9th 08, 09:12 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 58
Views: 1,821
Cycle paths or psyclepaths?
Tom Crispin wrote:
www.johnballcycling.org.uk/photos/cyclane
Would this road be better for cyclists:
a. without a cycle lane
b. with a segregated cycle lane
c. with cycles banned
...
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Forum: UK
February 25th 08, 03:39 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 10
Views: 297
Cycle trailer: good?
PhilD wrote:
So, with this in mind, what does the team think of the Phillips Mule?
I am aware that later versions need to share the left hand axle nut,
but we could get an earlier version...
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Forum: UK
February 19th 08, 07:55 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 31
Views: 717
It's not just cyclists
wafflycat wrote:
In addition to lights a number of motorist appear to think that they
can see through a layer of ice on the windows.
Lots of those about too.
At least you can't...
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Forum: UK
February 18th 08, 08:59 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 12
Views: 577
Limbo cycling on NCN1
Tom Crispin wrote:
I bet no one over 6" tall would dare cycle under this bridge on the
NCN1 at more than 5mph.
www.johnballcycling.org.uk/photos/limbo
Grid Reference TQ350880
And...
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Forum: UK
February 16th 08, 10:17 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,019
Today's ride
wafflycat wrote:
Did a bracing 82km today with Mr Wafflycat. Went as far as Sandringham &
back (different routes there & back) and had soup & a roll in Betty's
tea rooms.
The weather was...
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Forum: UK
February 10th 08, 11:10 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 7
Views: 265
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Forum: UK
February 10th 08, 02:25 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 7
Views: 265
Norfolk Mardle a.k.a. OOOH, my aching thighs
wafflycat wrote:
Did the Norfolk Mardle today. 100km and my first proper audax. Lovely
day for it. Perfect weather. Not too hot, not too cold, sunshine, wind
not too strong. Organisation was...
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Forum: UK
November 5th 07, 02:53 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 14
Views: 429
ouchie
wafflycat wrote:
Vernon had an appointment up on the far side of Cromer this morning. So
he popped Gino in the back of the car and we set off. He's off to see a
client & then down into the...
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Forum: UK
August 13th 07, 10:18 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 29
Views: 862
advice for hill climbing time trial
Adam Lea wrote:
I am participating in a hill climb time trial this coming Saturday which is
1.6 miles long and climbs just over 100 meters in that distance. Normally I
climb hills in the...
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Forum: UK
July 26th 07, 09:59 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 12
Views: 637
The guy leading the Tour
Mark McNeill wrote:
I'm a cycle commuter and occasional trundler with no interest in
competitive cycling; the events of the Tour haven't had any real impact
on me at all.
*This* has,...
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Forum: UK
July 23rd 07, 09:51 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 19
Views: 728
Dunwich Dynamo '07
Zog The Undeniable wrote:
Alistair Gunn wrote:
Are any other residents of this parish planning on taking part in this
years Dunwich Dynamo?
Yes.
More specifically, if any of you...
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Forum: UK
June 23rd 07, 09:12 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 46
Views: 1,827
impressive time trial results
Adam Lea wrote:
Spent this morning being a marshall for the 10 mile open time trial held on
the Horsham-Crawley dual carriageway. Just found out the fastest times were
a little over 20...
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