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by Kent79
16 May 2014, 10:32am
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: Riders in Middlesbrough
Replies: 4
Views: 5685

Riders in Middlesbrough

My wife and I are moving up to Middlesbrough from near Harrogate as she has a new job. I love where we live and there are some great cycle routes but I don't know much about the Middlesbrough area. We really like this house http://www.bridgfords.co.uk/forsaleoffice/Middlesbrough/336 the one on Pinewood Road but I want to know what cycle routes are in the area. Is anyone from around there? Could give me any tips? Would be great to meet some locals who enjoy cycling as well.
by Kent79
16 May 2014, 10:20am
Forum: On the road
Topic: Captured the smallest vehicle with 'stay back cyclist'?
Replies: 15
Views: 5228

Re: Captured the smallest vehicle with 'stay back cyclist'?

How far away would the average pedestrian have to be to read the sign? So drivers are just complete idiots!
by Kent79
15 May 2014, 4:58pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: AUDI UK
Replies: 13
Views: 5488

Re: AUDI UK

Swallow wrote:Apparently BMW have recalled all recent models, as some left the factory with working indicators


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by Kent79
15 May 2014, 4:52pm
Forum: Racing, Olympics, TdF, Competitive cycling
Topic: Cav back on form
Replies: 7
Views: 12674

Re: Cav back on form

nicmarsh wrote:...... and now warming up for TdF with a stage one win in Tour of California................


This is good news
by Kent79
15 May 2014, 4:46pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: Pictures of your bike(s)
Replies: 1924
Views: 583904

Re: Pictures of your bike(s)

reohn2 wrote:The Three Graces :roll: :-

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For the eagle eyed amongst you the Kona and Bronze Vaya are on Schwalbe Marathon Slicks which are winter tyres(I've fitted Hypers to the Vaya since taking the photos)and the brake levers are slightly further round the bend of the drops,on those two bikes.
Indulgence isn't too bad of a sin IMO :D


Three very nice bikes. Good taste R2
by Kent79
15 May 2014, 4:32pm
Forum: On the road
Topic: Cycling snobbery!
Replies: 65
Views: 19338

Re: Cycling snobbery!

No matter the sport, the environment, the kit, the bike some people are rude. They aren't likely to change so I don't worry about it!
by Kent79
15 May 2014, 4:18pm
Forum: On the road
Topic: Helmets and Insects
Replies: 23
Views: 8601

Re: Helmets and Insects

One buff under the helmet works for me
by Kent79
4 Oct 2013, 10:39am
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Bike business help
Replies: 13
Views: 3986

Re: Bike business help

Thanks everyone.
That thread was really useful, gaz, thanks.

We're not planning on giving up our jobs at the minute, and yes, we need to do loads more research. I've been looking at a few local companies around Leeds, it seems to be quite a popular thing at the moment.
I'll have another look at wordpress, my only experience with them was when I tried, and failed, to start up a blog a while ago, I didn't get on very well with it and have only known people use it for blogging. I don't have any experience with website design so needed something fool proof.

I'll look into the limited company thing too.

Cheers everyone :)
by Kent79
3 Oct 2013, 4:25pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Bike business help
Replies: 13
Views: 3986

Bike business help

Me and a friend have decided to start our own bike business, repairing and selling vintage bikes! Well he's really a lot more clued on about the bike repair side and I'm going to be more involved with the business side of it. I've been doing a lot of research about starting your own business as we're both new to this. The first step seems to be getting your own website so I thought this forum would be a good place to ask for some advice on this. Has anyone had a go at starting their own business or know a thing or two about it? From what I've gathered you can create a website from scratch but I really don't think that's for me. Otherwise I found that there are companies like http://website.1and1.co.uk/create-personal-website who will do all the hard work for you. Has anyone on here created their own website or has any advice for somebody who is doing it? I'd love to hear from you please! Many thanks.
by Kent79
3 Oct 2013, 11:55am
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: Favourite tea shops
Replies: 367
Views: 331998

Re: Favourite tea shops

It was some time ago but I cycled through Bakewell and stopped off at the Lavender Tea Rooms, they were of an excellent quality! I had tea and bakewell pudding (of course!), so so tasty! So, if anyone ends up over that way, make sure you stop by for some afternoon tea!
by Kent79
3 Oct 2013, 11:49am
Forum: On the road
Topic: What do I say to inconsiderate drivers?
Replies: 32
Views: 3233

Re: What do I say to inconsiderate drivers?

I definitely agree about not saying anything, I've been in a couple of these situations but it's definitely not worth it. I've now learnt to let it go, an idiot will always be an idiot.
by Kent79
3 Oct 2013, 11:36am
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: Excellent Pro Camera for Touring
Replies: 101
Views: 55688

Re: Excellent Pro Camera for Touring

I've been using Fuji X10 for some time now and I've been quite happy with it. However, I think it might be time to get say adios to my old pal and get a new one. Haven't decided which one to go for yet, so much choice out there, it's impossible to make a decision for me! :(
by Kent79
23 May 2013, 4:55pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: Failing Firefox
Replies: 22
Views: 2056

Re: Failing Firefox

I started using chrome a while ago, and haven't looked back!
by Kent79
23 May 2013, 4:49pm
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: Touring Sept - Nov 2013
Replies: 2
Views: 364

Re: Touring Sept - Nov 2013

Not planning to do the length of the country like Nickrav, but was thinking about heading over later in the year, and getting some cycling in, so I'd be very interested in hearing from people about this topic.

Also, recommend keeping an eye on this thread as it has lots of useful info http://forum.ctc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=75828

I'll be heading over to Lombardy with the family. It would be nice to get some cycling done around the lakes. Has anyone stayed there? Thinking of grabbing a villa like these http://www.cottagestocastles.com/italian-lakes-villas.aspx

Best of luck Nick, can't wait to read your journal!
by Kent79
21 May 2013, 10:50am
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: Kamikaze pigeons
Replies: 14
Views: 1148

Re: Kamikaze pigeons

When my father was young, they had a pet canary in a cage in the living by a window. One afternoon they came home to find a hawk had broke through the window and was dead on the floor. It must have went for the canary, who promptly died of fright as well.