Forum: UK
July 23rd 11, 10:23 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 66
Views: 1,159
Unusual "cycle lanes" on a local road.
On Saturday 23 Jul 2011 16:23, Simon Mason wrote:
A ten quid note was placed on a wall and passers bys' reaction were
secretly filmed to see who would nick it
Skygazing, and "It's on yer foot!"...
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Forum: UK
July 23rd 11, 10:19 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 10
Views: 469
A novel draughting partner.
On Saturday 23 Jul 2011 18:20, Simon Mason wrote:
It was great - no cutting up, revving or horns :-)
I actually followed them for about a mile before I overtook and it was
cantering along at a...
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Forum: UK
April 14th 11, 12:16 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 118
Views: 3,239
My ebike is legal!
On Thu, 14 Apr 2011 11:57:03 +0100, JNugent wrote:
How about a taxi?
Not really an option, due to poverty. I also have a bus pass, which,
effectively, I'm unable to use.
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Alex
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Forum: UK
April 14th 11, 08:58 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 118
Views: 3,239
My ebike is legal!
On Sat, 09 Apr 2011 11:19:32 +0100, JNugent wrote:
Why on earth should a bike have to be taken on a bus?
I can think of several reasons why a fit person might want to take a
bicycle on a bus....
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Forum: UK
April 7th 11, 09:49 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 118
Views: 3,239
My ebike is legal!
On Tue, 05 Apr 2011 23:53:17 -0700, thirty-six wrote:
Why not use your bus pass?
I would, but I can't take my bike on the bus, and I can walk neither to
the bus stop nor to anywhere sensible...
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Forum: UK
March 27th 11, 02:11 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 356
Views: 4,242
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Forum: UK
March 24th 11, 12:06 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 489
Views: 6,076
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Forum: UK
March 13th 11, 10:00 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 100
Views: 2,760
Are police cyclists?
On Sun, 13 Mar 2011 01:52:24 -0800, Simon Mason wrote:
Indeed. It would be impossible to ride across the Humber Bridge if that
was the case, as cycling is banned on the A15, so one has to...
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Forum: UK
March 13th 11, 09:52 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 53
Views: 1,783
classic example of compo cam behaviour
On Sat, 12 Mar 2011 05:14:20 -0800, Simon Mason wrote:
Do you know of *anyone* on urc who doesn't drive, apart from maybe Doug?
I haven't driven or owned a car since 2001.
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Alex
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Forum: UK
March 10th 11, 01:21 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 195
Views: 17,759
£22 million wasted on ******s
On Wed, 09 Mar 2011 10:18:47 -0800, Simon Mason wrote:
I read Janet and John books way back in 1963. Sorry to be the one to
have to break it to you.
It was "Dick and Dora" in 1950 in Birmingham...
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Forum: UK
March 4th 11, 12:09 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,269
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Forum: UK
March 3rd 11, 10:21 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 30
Views: 1,269
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Forum: UK
February 22nd 11, 10:22 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 25
Views: 445
london cable car: told you
On Tue, 22 Feb 2011 12:37:19 -0800, tim wrote:
but I'm
seeking a copy of the report.
If you find it, please post a link?
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Alex
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Forum: UK
February 19th 11, 12:04 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 25
Views: 875
Chapman's Friend :-)
On Sat, 19 Feb 2011 11:45:48 +0000, Tom Crispin wrote:
Dear Mrs Lee,
I have just received your HeadFirst pack for schools.
It'll be interesting to see her reply.
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Alex
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Forum: UK
February 18th 11, 04:57 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 25
Views: 445
london cable car: told you
On Thu, 17 Feb 2011 21:27:36 +0000, Tom Crispin wrote:
The flight path for London City will be between the North Intermediate
Tower at 66m AOD and the compression tower at 17.5m AOD.
These...
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Forum: UK
February 16th 11, 10:25 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 25
Views: 445
london cable car: told you
On Wed, 16 Feb 2011 20:31:36 +0000, Tom Crispin wrote:
Do you think it at all likely that I would take a group of 15
ten-year-olds on a bike ride, directly under the flight path of London
City...
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Forum: UK
February 10th 11, 06:33 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 120
Views: 10,099
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Forum: UK
February 10th 11, 01:02 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 120
Views: 10,099
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Forum: UK
February 9th 11, 01:16 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 120
Views: 10,099
Yet more discrimination against disabled cyclists
On Sat, 05 Feb 2011 00:47:05 +0000, Phil W Lee wrote:
If you're down to 30 yards, you would almost certainly qualify. It
usually (at least under the County Council here) requires an appeal and
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Forum: UK
February 4th 11, 05:16 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 120
Views: 10,099
Yet more discrimination against disabled cyclists
On Fri, 04 Feb 2011 10:27:55 +0000, Paul - xxx wrote:
How many people are there that use a bicycle as a disability aid?
I've no idea. However, I do. I can't walk more than about 30 yards
without...
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Forum: UK
December 20th 10, 01:55 PM Posted to uk.rec.driving,uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 369
Views: 3,179
It's snow joke!
On Mon, 20 Dec 2010 13:08:41 +0000, Adam Lea wrote:
On 20/12/10 11:06, Adrian wrote:
Alex gurgled happily, sounding
much like they were saying:
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Forum: UK
December 20th 10, 09:12 AM Posted to uk.rec.driving,uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 369
Views: 3,179
It's snow joke!
On Mon, 20 Dec 2010 08:56:38 +0000, Adrian wrote:
30deg is "50%" gradient.
Are you sure?
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Alex
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Forum: UK
December 17th 10, 06:06 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 28
Views: 999
Diabetes under control ...
On Thu, 16 Dec 2010 22:49:46 +0000, Trevor A Panther wrote:
Fitted new brake blocks on my front brakes today so I shall have to be
aware that they will be a bit sharp for a few days. Did a...
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Forum: UK
December 4th 10, 11:47 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 142
Views: 2,582
Negligence and cycle helmets
On Sat, 04 Dec 2010 11:29:15 +0000, JNugent wrote:
Ten miles would take me over three
hours to walk.
It would take me several days...
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Alex
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Forum: UK
November 29th 10, 10:47 PM Posted to uk.rec.driving,uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 303
Views: 13,681
Where is Global Warming when you need it?
On Mon, 29 Nov 2010 11:25:21 -0800, Squashme wrote:
Anyhow, its all in the mind. Get fit like these Geordie lassies (!):-
http://tinyurl.com/399gqmu
Fit? Not the word I'd have used...
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