Forum: UK
March 30th 09, 01:41 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 133
Views: 2,367
Another should have worn a helmet case
As a parent I'm currently of the view that my kids should wear helmets
but I'm open to reviewing that opinion. *I've never heard of anyone
who was harmed by a bike helmet but I've got one kid...
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Forum: UK
January 20th 09, 07:37 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling,uk.transport
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Replies: 170
Views: 3,483
We could do with this in the UK.
On 19 Jan, 06:36, Doug wrote:
* * * Motorists can be ticketed and fined $100 for "dooring" cyclists..
That's what happens when someone kicks their car door open in front of
...
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Forum: UK
December 2nd 08, 12:01 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 186
Views: 6,485
Police pick on cyclist
On 1 Dec, 20:41, Ian Smith wrote:
Which clause of what road traffic legislation? *
Not RTA legislation.
Section 13 of the Criminal Procedure (Scot) Act 1995 gives police...
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Forum: UK
November 27th 08, 10:10 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 62
Views: 1,515
Accident report (Edinburgh)
On Nov 27, 2:38*am, Chris Malcolm wrote:
I described my injuries and the police said they didn't count as
injuries.
As others have said you were injured. There is case...
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Forum: UK
September 6th 08, 10:48 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,083
Crap policing in London
On Sep 6, 1:50*pm, iarocu wrote:
Was there *not a study which
showed mobile use was as dangerous as driving with just over the legal
alcohol limit?
Yes. There it...
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Forum: UK
September 6th 08, 01:50 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,083
Crap policing in London
On Sep 6, 12:02*pm, spindrift wrote:
it is an activity tacitly
encouraged by both the government and the police.
It's nice tp see a high profile given to drivers using...
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Forum: UK
August 9th 08, 01:30 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 10
Views: 526
tingling in the wrists
On Aug 9, 7:49 am, "Lloydd" wrote:
after about 5 weeks of cycling 6 miles to and 6 miles from work, i am
starting to suffer from tingling in my wrists. in fact, i woke up in...
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Forum: UK
July 18th 08, 06:39 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 51
Views: 1,616
Another Life "Saved" By A Helmet
ww.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/display.var.
2400000.0.wearing_a_cycle_helmet_saved_girls_life.php
Or was it a life changing neck injury caused?
Iain
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Forum: UK
May 18th 08, 09:11 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 0
Views: 420
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Forum: UK
April 17th 08, 09:56 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 10
Views: 414
glasgow to inverness info please
On 17 Apr, 17:32, terryJ wrote:
Thanks to all so far.
I gather that without taking a detour round the west coast one just has
to bite the bullet and take the main road...
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Forum: UK
March 27th 08, 04:46 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 4
Views: 244
Land Reform Act helps cyclists again
On 27 Mar, 15:04, David Hansen
wrote:
"A LONG-STANDING ban on cyclists using paths in the Meadows may have
to be scrapped - because it is illegal.
i predict...
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Forum: UK
March 19th 08, 11:14 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,336
Just been knocked off my bike!!
On 18 Mar, 21:03, JNugent wrote:
naked_draughtsman wrote:
On Mar 18, 8:08 pm, wrote:
Hello
Ive just been knocked off my bike on the way home...
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Forum: UK
March 18th 08, 08:50 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,336
Just been knocked off my bike!!
On 18 Mar, 20:24, Jonathan Schneider
The police should have been notified if there is any injury.
Yes. Whether or not you report the accident to the police the driver
is required to report it ...
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Forum: UK
March 11th 08, 12:37 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 21
Views: 868
The Logical Extreme
On 10 Mar, 20:45, Nuxx Bar wrote:
I reckon every regular driver would end up being banned within a very
short space of time. Does anyone think otherwise? Please...
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Forum: UK
March 8th 08, 09:52 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 6
Views: 237
What light?
On 7 Mar, 19:11, "Doki" wrote:
What would you suggest?
Edinburgh Bicycles own brand 1 Watt LED. Steady and Flashing Modes.
£15
Iain
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Forum: UK
February 16th 08, 05:58 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,254
Anyone used Kinetics as a supplier?
On 16 Feb, 17:36, Duncan Smith wrote:
Just wondering if anyone has bought stuff from Kinetics recently? I
ordered a Speedhub about a week ago, and apart from an...
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Forum: UK
February 5th 08, 11:18 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 54
Views: 1,817
Sheldon Brown
On 4 Feb, 18:57, Tim Hall wrote:
Sheldon
Brown
died of a massive heart attack last night."
Bugger. One of the giants is gone. R.I.P. Sheldon.
Iain
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Forum: UK
January 31st 08, 08:01 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 15
Views: 540
6 MPH Speed Limit on the Union Canal?
After complaints about speeding cyclists British waterways impose a
6mph speed limit on all users of the towpath.
That will mean no jogging then?
Sounds like them just washing their hands of any...
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Forum: UK
January 22nd 08, 12:35 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 72
Views: 1,759
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Forum: UK
January 21st 08, 01:28 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 47
Views: 1,022
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Forum: UK
January 13th 08, 08:40 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 9
Views: 457
Ferry to Northern Ireland
On 13 Jan, 08:43, Jonathan Campbell wrote:
Again regarding Stena, it seemed to me that sailings are unlikely to be
full (that was in early July),
A couple of years...
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Forum: UK
December 30th 07, 10:41 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,487
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Forum: UK
December 9th 07, 12:22 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 2
Views: 262
Cycling Access, Milngavie Reservoir - Update
Didn't used to cycle there, if I remember, but it's a great place for
youngsters to be let loose, provided that they don't stray onto the
banks!
Yes. A lovely place to run or go for a walk. I...
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Forum: UK
December 7th 07, 12:37 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 2
Views: 262
Cycling Access, Milngavie Reservoir - Update
I previously posted in April 2006 http://preview.tinyurl.com/39wxer
about "No Cycling" signs still being in place at Milngavie Reservoir
just north of Glasgow over a year after the Land...
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Forum: UK
December 6th 07, 01:11 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 82
Views: 2,329
Paul Smith
On 5 Dec, 12:43, Tom Crispin
wrote:
At last he is fully exposed for
the worthless person he has been for a great many years.
Still widely quoted...
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