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I would rather see a mass readathon where CTC members read backcopies of the CTC magazine-that would be mentally challenging reading about the merits of a dished rear wheel,dia-compe brakes and leather saddles and chafing.

It is a bit sad to cry troll instead of making a decent argument.E-bikes are simply a dilute version of an electric motorbike-or a smaller version of an electric car,both being dependent on burning gas and lignite.They are assisted in theory but many are ridden by somewaht overweight riders,possibly...

This seems like an effective way to alienate anyone seeking some p and q in the Downs.100 miles offroad is a tougbh challenge,and for many, possibly dangerous given the hot weather.The organiser should be given a meddle.

Unread postby landsurfer » 26 Jul 2018, 10:22pm Surely there is a mistake. The post title ? Should it read .. Road Tax for Motorbikes. The fundementa lmistake lies with cyclists who think an electirc bike is different from a motorbike or scooter.They are powered vehiicles dependent upon fossil fuels...

19 out of 20 criminals disagree

I think the referee was wrong-it is unlikely anyone wearing such sheer shorts would risk breaking wind-to do so would invite posible embarrassment and public humiliation.I have known many cyclists who have transgressed and ridden home in great discomfoort-often toi the rear of the groiup.

Taxes have never controlled behaviour,and people have no option but to pay the tax.

" Well as I can see they are an expensive gimmick,I have eschewed them for a conventional alternaive,which is both economical and effective.I do not need to drink urine or eat faeces to qualify any opinion I form about their epicuyrean qualities.It is clear you have been sediced sucked in,rippe...

If you cannot stop using a conventional caliper set-up ypu need to sharpen your anticipation,the sole exception being loaded when a cantilever is very adequate.Disc brakes are a gimmick-rather like the nbew shapes of mountain-bikes.

I love old films featuring cyclists.In a remake of the 39 Steps,Robert Doughnut joins a cycling group to evade capture.Many prominent nwomen have riidden bikes in films and on TV.Please add to the list if you wish 1.Honor Blackman and Diana Dors.A great pair star in a northern drama https://www.imdb...

I imagine that the streets outside the zone will be more busy and more dangerous-the very streets where perhaps many children live?Secondly the Austrians are quyite accepting of a central authority whereas inn the UK we will not accept small restrctions on the unmentionable frree market economy

I have rigged up a dynamo attached to a training machine,and our five year old generated currant for his oet iguana.

It is very hard to improve a bike and make new fangled bikes that are better.Manufacturers are developing newer devices(discbrakes) which may be no better overall.In the 1980s and 90s many people bought music they had aleady paid for renouncing vinyl for CD format records.Ironically the conosewer no...

I would spend less by purchasing the cheaper option and focus on getting really fit.Shift your question ie are you good enough for the bike>

I know that as a man who prioritises sartorial elegance,but also likes to spend as little as possible on clothing,I would suggest women and men both avoid tight clothing,except round the ankle area where I frequently snag my flared trousers.I would say it is hard to beat wool.Marino wool is lovely n...