Forum: UK
August 5th 09, 01:28 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 4
Views: 226
World Rankings?
John Clayton wrote:
I recall that when Stephen Roche and Sean Kelly were "going well" we often
saw they were usually/ often then 1 and 2 in world rankings.
I haven't seen these numbers...
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Forum: UK
August 5th 09, 12:38 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 75
Views: 2,069
How much to pay for a cycle helmet?
Mr. Benn wrote:
I'm not too bothered about style, more about safety and comfort. My bike
lost any style it ever had a long time ago.
Are there any particular brands and suppliers which...
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Forum: UK
July 30th 09, 12:55 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 11
Views: 409
Triathlon Helmets
Daniel Barlow wrote:
Ian writes:
If it's possible to avoid the usual arguments, I wonder if anyone
could explain to me why a triathlon club might have the...
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Forum: UK
July 21st 09, 12:15 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 38
Views: 1,023
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Forum: UK
June 10th 09, 12:33 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 18
Views: 1,181
Speeding cyclists warned in Bournemouth
chris French wrote:
But the cyclists aren't breaking the law, leastways not the law on
speeding anyway.
No, they're breaking a Bournemouth Council *byelaw* which limits bicycle
speed to...
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Forum: UK
June 2nd 09, 11:51 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 12
Views: 521
Macs' track's tac attack.
Chris Gerhard wrote:
James wrote:
On Jun 3, 6:01 am, Andy Key
wrote:
David Hansen wrote:
This isn't the only event which causes roads to be...
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Forum: UK
June 2nd 09, 10:01 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 12
Views: 521
Macs' track's tac attack.
David Hansen wrote:
This isn't the only event which causes roads to be closed, just the
only cycling one. I wonder if the antis (a small but vocal group I
gather [1]) would object as strongly...
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Forum: UK
May 27th 09, 08:15 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 44
Views: 852
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...
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Forum: UK
May 17th 09, 12:30 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling,uk.transport
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Replies: 17
Views: 437
Another motherless family?
Judith Smith wrote:
I am sure that you are right - what was the subtlety I missed in the
photograph which told me that?
The words "Look left" painted on the road at the pedestrian crossing,...
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Forum: UK
May 15th 09, 07:35 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 66
Views: 1,061
Futile crusade.
Judith Smith wrote:
On Fri, 15 May 2009 09:25:47 -0700 (PDT), "Just zis Guy, you know?"
wrote:
On May 15, 2:05 pm, Keith T wrote:
Major...
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Forum: UK
May 14th 09, 02:09 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 137
Views: 3,036
Unfair traffic lights.
Brimstone wrote:
Andy Key wrote:
Andy Key wrote:
In the surprisingly lax legislative world of traffic management,
TAL's are the nearest thing their is to a mandate. The government
...
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Forum: UK
May 14th 09, 01:24 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 2
Views: 241
May fotm
Martin wrote:
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/pete.meg/wcc/facility-of-the-month/May2009.htm
Not super funny until you read the text at the bottom.
Yes, I had a good laugh at the claim that...
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Forum: UK
May 14th 09, 12:51 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 137
Views: 3,036
Unfair traffic lights.
Andy Key wrote:
In the surprisingly lax legislative world of traffic management, TAL's
are the nearest thing their is to a mandate. The government expects
highway authorities to follow...
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Forum: UK
May 14th 09, 12:46 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 137
Views: 3,036
Unfair traffic lights.
Judith Smith wrote:
On Wed, 13 May 2009 19:23:48 +0100, "Simon Mason"
wrote:
"Judith Smith" wrote in message
It may be that the...
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Forum: UK
May 12th 09, 09:44 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 137
Views: 3,036
Unfair traffic lights.
Simon Mason wrote:
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Yes, because claims by people for damage cause by potholes can and do
cost the Council money in damage claims, so they will get priority over
a few cyclists stuck...
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Forum: UK
May 11th 09, 12:32 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,504
Uncomfortable riding position
Brown Cat wrote:
I have a road bike with dropped handle bars. I feel fairly comfortable on
it and it feels most comfortable to position my hands on the corner of
the handle bars. I do...
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Forum: UK
May 10th 09, 04:25 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 20
Views: 868
preaching to the choir
Judith Smith wrote:
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"Reputable organisation my arse".
Go on - disagree with that as well.
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Forum: UK
May 9th 09, 12:04 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 20
Views: 868
preaching to the choir
Judith Smith wrote:
I did not say that they used the actual words "biased" and "wrong" -
how about "at best, ambiguous and at worst, misleading" - is that
better for you.
What...
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Forum: UK
May 8th 09, 10:43 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 20
Views: 868
preaching to the choir
Andy Key wrote:
Judith Smith wrote:
Ah - yes - that well known independent scientific research
organisation the CTC.
Can we believe what they say?
What did the ASA say about...
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Forum: UK
May 7th 09, 05:55 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 20
Views: 868
preaching to the choir
Judith Smith wrote:
Ah - yes - that well known independent scientific research
organisation the CTC.
Can we believe what they say?
What did the ASA say about them and their leaflet...
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Forum: UK
March 24th 09, 11:25 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 4
Views: 585
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Forum: UK
January 31st 09, 12:09 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 7
Views: 548
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Forum: UK
January 21st 09, 12:50 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 2
Views: 328
Multi-purpose bicycle log
Jeff wrote:
Saw an interesting bicycle lock yesterday while hunting for lunch - a
pair of handcuffs.
The chain between the two cuffs didn't look particularly strong.
Anyone else seen...
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Forum: UK
December 15th 08, 11:11 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 35
Views: 2,082
Tips for cycling holiday in Bath area
Jumpinjarhead wrote:
I am a Yank and want to take a cycling holiday in the Bath area. I am
also retired Marine Colonel so I would also be interested in military
lodging facilities in the area....
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Forum: UK
December 15th 08, 08:32 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 15
Views: 734
Official recommendations about cycle stands?
Adam Funk wrote:
Is anyone aware of any official or semi-official publications that
advise businesses to provide proper (Sheffield) cycle stands for
customers?
I want to convince a local...
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