"Plunging temperatures in Moscow failed to dent the enthusiasm of hundreds of cyclists who took to the streets in a mass event.
The organisers ignored warnings to cancel and say some 500 took part in the ride, aimed at promoting cycling.
The participants, some dressed as Santa Claus or the Russian equivalent, braved temperatures of minus 27C."
rather them than me - the dog dont look too happy to me
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-38547004
Mad Russian Cyclists?
Re: Mad Russian Cyclists?
That's an interesting bar and brake arrangement there. Catering for all tastes!
At the last count:- Peugeot 531 pro, Dawes Discovery Tandem, Dawes Kingpin X3, Raleigh 20 stowaway, 1965 Moulton deluxe, Falcon K2 MTB dropped bar tourer, Rudge Bi frame folder, Longstaff trike conversion on a Giant XTC 840
Re: Mad Russian Cyclists?
rjb wrote:That's an interesting bar and brake arrangement there. Catering for all tastes!
Yes, I understand it's called a Cocker Spaniel in a fur coat and mittens.
Re: Mad Russian Cyclists?
whoof wrote:rjb wrote:That's an interesting bar and brake arrangement there. Catering for all tastes!
Yes, I understand it's called a Cocker Spaniel in a fur coat and mittens.
i meant the other bike ie the photographer
At the last count:- Peugeot 531 pro, Dawes Discovery Tandem, Dawes Kingpin X3, Raleigh 20 stowaway, 1965 Moulton deluxe, Falcon K2 MTB dropped bar tourer, Rudge Bi frame folder, Longstaff trike conversion on a Giant XTC 840
Re: Mad Russian Cyclists?
rjb wrote:whoof wrote:rjb wrote:That's an interesting bar and brake arrangement there. Catering for all tastes!
Yes, I understand it's called a Cocker Spaniel in a fur coat and mittens.
i meant the other bike ie the photographer
he seems to have 2 hand bars?
Re: Mad Russian Cyclists?
Also quite an interesting array of Russian helmet wear on show. Of course they don't need to adhere to restrictive Euro safety standards over therewhoof wrote:rjb wrote:That's an interesting bar and brake arrangement there. Catering for all tastes!
Yes, I understand it's called a Cocker Spaniel in a fur coat and mittens.
Re: Mad Russian Cyclists?
I'd trade a few degress C .... +41C expected....if you go inland +45C
Re: Mad Russian Cyclists?
The rider on the left appears to have three different handlebars, not just two!