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- 18 May 2014, 9:16pm
- Forum: On the road
- Topic: Had a chat with the Google Streetview man
- Replies: 34
- Views: 18624
Re: Had a chat with the Google Streetview man
They have done some filming (?) along some canals now= really nice.
- 27 Apr 2014, 9:28pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: Cycling tops/jerseys for those of us a little mature
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1547
Cycling tops/jerseys for those of us a little mature
Hi want to get some cycling tops (do a lot of touring) but the days of tight fitting race style are long gone. Plus who wants to see a super annuated bloke whose chest has slipped down a bit to the middle.
Any recommendations and if so who stocks this style.
Thanks in advance
Any recommendations and if so who stocks this style.
Thanks in advance
- 27 Apr 2014, 9:24pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Costa Blanca and good cycling
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7753
Re: Costa Blanca and good cycling
Thanks Andy heading there on Wed to explore a bit more, the canal looks great.
- 18 Mar 2014, 9:30pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Costa Blanca and good cycling
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7753
Re: Costa Blanca and good cycling
Thanks guys plan to check some of those areas out in April. I like the hills and mountains but if I want my wife to ride with me 'fraid it needs to be flat.
- 11 Mar 2014, 6:41pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Costa Blanca and good cycling
- Replies: 5
- Views: 7753
Costa Blanca and good cycling
Hi looking to move part time to the Costa Blanca can you recommend good safe cycling area to start looking. Needs to be on the coast and not hilly, mostly if possible have traffic free trails.
Thanks
Thanks
- 8 Feb 2014, 9:47pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: New!!! Please help :)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4301
Re: New!!! Please help :)
Hi
check out Sheldon Brown he has videos of most repair jobs etc http://sheldonbrown.com/repair/
or just google how to.... or join the Bicycle Cafe on Facebook you'll get answers there.
Good luck and have fun
check out Sheldon Brown he has videos of most repair jobs etc http://sheldonbrown.com/repair/
or just google how to.... or join the Bicycle Cafe on Facebook you'll get answers there.
Good luck and have fun
- 4 Feb 2014, 10:15pm
- Forum: On the road
- Topic: Is cycling in the UK this bad?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 20469
Re: ...Is cycling in the US this bad?
mrjemm wrote:With a trip to (roughly) the area mentioned lined up, this discussion is rather disconcerting!
I have cycled 1000's miles in USA and now have a holiday home in Florida, never any real problems and absolutely love it.
Mrjemm check out the trails in Florida - some wonderful riding try "rails to Trails" as a start.
In fact I am more and more concerned about cycling in my area due to the volume of traffic on unsuitable roads full of pot holes.
- 23 Jan 2014, 10:24pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Money and long-distance touring
- Replies: 23
- Views: 52698
Re: Money and long-distance touring
I use a mixture of debit, credit, cash loaded Caxton and a $100 note rolled up in poly and inserted in the waist band of whatever I'm wearing. Had it for years now and touch wood never got into a situation of having lost everything and having to use it.
Be wary of ATM machines and if unsure go in the bank and use a teller or some supermarkets give cash back.
Lot of very clever con men out there with a great line on how to double your money preying on young travellers.
I never leave anything of value in someone else's care or where I don't have in sight, no matter how well I've got to know them.
Everything of value even comes in the shower with me.
Have to add that I have always felt safer out in the country on my bike just a bit of care and you will be OK Have a great trip.
Be wary of ATM machines and if unsure go in the bank and use a teller or some supermarkets give cash back.
Lot of very clever con men out there with a great line on how to double your money preying on young travellers.
I never leave anything of value in someone else's care or where I don't have in sight, no matter how well I've got to know them.
Everything of value even comes in the shower with me.
Have to add that I have always felt safer out in the country on my bike just a bit of care and you will be OK Have a great trip.
- 23 Dec 2013, 6:37pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Porto Rico
- Replies: 2
- Views: 22191
Porto Rico
Hi does anyone know about cycling in Porto Rico or can point me to a web site please.
- 23 Dec 2013, 5:14pm
- Forum: On the road
- Topic: Giving up cycling for winter
- Replies: 35
- Views: 10195
Re: Giving up cycling for winter
Head for Florida, oh what fun to be retired
- 23 Dec 2013, 5:12pm
- Forum: Campaigning & Public Policy
- Topic: tempted towards direct action...
- Replies: 18
- Views: 12838
Re: tempted towards direct action...
In a taxi you simply count out the fare, then subtract 3 pounds for each violation.[/quote]
This I would like to see
This I would like to see
- 2 Nov 2013, 12:58pm
- Forum: Campaigning & Public Policy
- Topic: Do cyclists have special needs?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5158
Do cyclists have special needs?
Just read a post about meeting the county crime Commissioner and wondered if cycling should be treated the same way as people with special needs. That is legislation which makes it compulsory to take into account the needs of cyclists whenever a planning application for new roads or alterations are submitted.
Maybe there is something in place as I don't pretend to know much about the subject as this was just a question that came to mind.
Maybe there is something in place as I don't pretend to know much about the subject as this was just a question that came to mind.
- 2 Nov 2013, 12:52pm
- Forum: Campaigning & Public Policy
- Topic: Hampshire & IOW PCC discussed road safety and cycling
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4100
Re: Hampshire & IOW PCC discussed road safety and cycling
Well done and it would be a very positive step forward if a "cycle" friendly police officer had regular input to all future road traffic planning.
- 20 Sep 2013, 9:46pm
- Forum: The Tea Shop
- Topic: Things you've never done
- Replies: 235
- Views: 46296
Re: Things you've never done
I've never told my wife how much my bikes cost. (she doesn't tell me about her shoes)
I've never spent more than I can afford. Unlike my wife on shoes
I've never really counted how many bikes I've got. Might find out I haven't enough Ditto my wife
I've never bought a tie
I've never been fishing or hunting
I've never finished a
I've never spent more than I can afford. Unlike my wife on shoes
I've never really counted how many bikes I've got. Might find out I haven't enough Ditto my wife
I've never bought a tie
I've never been fishing or hunting
I've never finished a
- 20 Sep 2013, 9:20pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: Need advice please on short tour with G.Son
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1416
Re: Need advice please on short tour with G.Son
Thanks guys lots for us to research over the winter and plan. That in itself is a valuable and a fun exercise for the boy.