Forum: UK
February 5th 08, 03:19 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 69
Views: 2,463
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Forum: UK
January 31st 08, 12:40 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 104
Views: 2,184
Knocked down by an elderly driver
This could almost be a question from the radio show examining moral
dilemmas.
On the one hand you don't want to deprive her of her independence but
on the other hand how would you feel if the...
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Forum: UK
January 8th 08, 12:46 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 72
Views: 2,801
[OT] Road Rage
The main thrust of the programme was:
'so little road - so many users'
The old predictables resurfaced as they always do: I pay road fund
licence, petrol, tax, insurance tax etc etc - and you...
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Forum: UK
November 30th 07, 11:16 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 9
Views: 301
European Bike Express and the CTC
Unfortunately the same problem as with youth hostels and school parties.
Which is why I don't belong to the YHA any more.
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A very pertinent...
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Forum: UK
November 4th 07, 03:39 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 3
Views: 763
Shimano A20 gear levers
Any one replaced the cable in one of these? Tried Googling but not a
lot of info. They are on my sons mountain bike. Any help appreciated -
but he will have to wait a while as I have just had eye...
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Forum: UK
August 7th 07, 11:43 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 175
Views: 3,290
Armstrong and doping on American radio
I have not clicked into any of this stuff. With Armstrong - surely the
most tested athlete of all time - there can be only two conclusions:
(a) he was clean.
(b) he had the best chemist that ever...
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Forum: UK
July 30th 07, 12:41 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 5
Views: 448
The New Tour de France
Up there with Sheldon Brown's April the 1st posting a while back
informing us that the French were only allowing French speaking
cyclists to enter the TDF. Narrows it down a bit in their favour but...
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Forum: UK
July 24th 07, 09:35 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 49
Views: 1,196
Do you have to cheat?
It is a passion - perhaps the one enduring passion of my life, I love
my bike, I love cycling - but should I love it? It has become a game
of cheats and chemists - my chemist is more gifted than...
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Forum: General
July 23rd 07, 11:38 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc,rec.bicycles.soc,uk.rec.cycling,alt.rec.bicycles.recumbent,alt.planning.urban
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Replies: 652
Views: 12,853
Can you make it to the market on a bike?
Well done!
One only has to read Bill Bryson's book 'Notes from a Big Country' to
realise just how pervasive the automobile is in America. Trying to get
anywhere other than by car is difficult -...
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Forum: Social Issues
July 23rd 07, 11:38 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc,rec.bicycles.soc,uk.rec.cycling,alt.rec.bicycles.recumbent,alt.planning.urban
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Replies: 637
Views: 10,395
Can you make it to the market on a bike?
Well done!
One only has to read Bill Bryson's book 'Notes from a Big Country' to
realise just how pervasive the automobile is in America. Trying to get
anywhere other than by car is difficult -...
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Forum: Recumbent Biking
July 23rd 07, 11:38 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc,rec.bicycles.soc,uk.rec.cycling,alt.rec.bicycles.recumbent,alt.planning.urban
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Replies: 463
Views: 8,762
Can you make it to the market on a bike?
Well done!
One only has to read Bill Bryson's book 'Notes from a Big Country' to
realise just how pervasive the automobile is in America. Trying to get
anywhere other than by car is difficult -...
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Forum: UK
July 23rd 07, 11:38 AM Posted to rec.bicycles.misc,rec.bicycles.soc,uk.rec.cycling,alt.rec.bicycles.recumbent,alt.planning.urban
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Replies: 577
Views: 8,349
Can you make it to the market on a bike?
Well done!
One only has to read Bill Bryson's book 'Notes from a Big Country' to
realise just how pervasive the automobile is in America. Trying to get
anywhere other than by car is difficult -...
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Forum: UK
July 18th 07, 12:08 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,012
BBC "Saddle Saints"
Claire Sutton managed to succinctly destroy cycling in one paragraph.
Must
admit, I am thinking of becoming a walking instructor - surely there
is a
gap in the market.
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What...
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Forum: UK
July 10th 07, 10:25 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 5
Views: 445
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Forum: UK
July 9th 07, 02:13 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 10
Views: 1,264
Distance calculator
Can any one point me to a free prog for finding out the distance from
point A to B in the UK. Yes I have googled but could only find a
postcode one or one you have to pay for.
The older ones in...
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Forum: UK
March 31st 07, 12:24 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 66
Views: 1,966
Riding on the pavement
Whatever the circumstances they will find an excuse to circumvent the
'law'. In pursuit of a crime etc. Testing the vehicle to its limit -ie
doing 160 mph on a public highway. Shooting dead Harry...
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Forum: UK
March 31st 07, 12:10 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 66
Views: 1,966
Riding on the pavement
Indeed they are as I noticed when a police car was parked outside the
local chippie on double yellow with crossing zigzags but an inch away.
Good evening constables do you realise that the law...
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Forum: UK
March 30th 07, 11:29 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 54
Views: 2,069
Sleeping mats for camping.
http://www.alpkit.com/airic/
It says you wouldn't want to carry the fat airic around but if it
meant a good nights sleep I am certainly thinking about it.
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Forum: UK
March 28th 07, 10:29 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 72
Views: 2,127
Kids riding on pavement - local news story
Indeed I do. Legally. From coming off the Taff trail and proceeding
towards Tescos the road is so dangerous and busy that Cardiff City
Council in their infinite wisdom have designated the pavement...
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Forum: UK
March 28th 07, 02:44 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 72
Views: 2,127
Kids riding on pavement - local news story
I don't think she is a stupid woman. My son is grown now but I told
him to cycle on the pavement. I think in the end you make the decision
that although you know that technically it is illegal so...
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Forum: UK
March 22nd 07, 12:53 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 23
Views: 1,549
Boris Johnson
After a life time of political 'leftness' this is the one Tory that I
can agree with. He gives the appearance of being a bumbling Toff at
times but when one examines the substance of some of his...
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Forum: UK
March 12th 07, 03:52 PM Posted to uk.transport,uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 605
Views: 9,568
Move to change law
Until they start contributing to the costs of the roads they use for
nothing and obeying the traffic laws, surely they shouldn't be given
even more privileges.
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Forum: UK
December 20th 06, 12:34 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,141
"you're only a cyclist"
Although not spoken yes. Stopped when I was on a main road whilst an
Indian gentleman was in his BMW pulling out of a side street only
looking left, I stopped, and asked can't you see me? Redundant...
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Forum: UK
December 16th 06, 12:35 AM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 1
Views: 432
Cancer has been Lance Armstrong's friend
Interesting but speculative. Who knows? The main thing that cancer
survival has taught me is how precious the gift of life is and never,
ever give in. Then again both he and I have been lucky, we...
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Forum: UK
December 15th 06, 02:46 PM Posted to uk.rec.cycling
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Replies: 9
Views: 478
Also seen in the Metro today ... vaguely on topic
Be you ever so high the law is above you.
Well if you are a member of the public that is, if however you are a
speeding cop you are always performing 'trials' as was that cop and
the one caught...
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