Mad Russian Cyclists?

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mercalia
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Mad Russian Cyclists?

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"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

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That's an interesting bar and brake arrangement there. Catering for all tastes! :mrgreen:
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Re: Mad Russian Cyclists?

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rjb wrote:That's an interesting bar and brake arrangement there. Catering for all tastes! :mrgreen:


Yes, I understand it's called a Cocker Spaniel in a fur coat and mittens.
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Re: Mad Russian Cyclists?

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whoof wrote:
rjb wrote:That's an interesting bar and brake arrangement there. Catering for all tastes! :mrgreen:


Yes, I understand it's called a Cocker Spaniel in a fur coat and mittens.


i meant the other bike ie the photographer
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mercalia
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Re: Mad Russian Cyclists?

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rjb wrote:
whoof wrote:
rjb wrote:That's an interesting bar and brake arrangement there. Catering for all tastes! :mrgreen:


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?
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whoof wrote:
rjb wrote:That's an interesting bar and brake arrangement there. Catering for all tastes! :mrgreen:


Yes, I understand it's called a Cocker Spaniel in a fur coat and mittens.
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 there :P
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I'd trade a few degress C .... +41C expected....if you go inland +45C
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The rider on the left appears to have three different handlebars, not just two! :?
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