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by scotsmanincumbria
20 Apr 2019, 9:37am
Forum: On the road
Topic: Who are the best/worst drivers on the road?
Replies: 273
Views: 43446

Re: Who are the best/worst drivers on the road?

at about 10pm last night I was out teaching my son to drive. as we approached a village where there was a 30mph sign we slowed down to about 25mph. there was a vehicle about 1/2 mile behind. as we exited the village and the speed limit signs changed to 40mph the vehicle behind was no more than 5ft behind us. He stayed at this distance behind until we were approaching a petrol station which we pulled into. the vehicle in question was a Land Rover.
After we pulled into the petrol I noticed a police vehicle parked up with 2 officers inside. I approached them and informed them that it had scared my son who was driving.
I am pleased to say that the officers had noticed the Land rover, and after talking to them they put the blue lights on and went to find the car and driver.
so in my opinion SUV and Taxi Drivers are the worst around this area.
by scotsmanincumbria
26 Sep 2017, 2:36pm
Forum: On the road
Topic: BC Marshalls
Replies: 10
Views: 1046

Re: BC Marshalls

pwa wrote:
scotsmanincumbria wrote:I an a BC Marshal and have been for the last 2 years. We have the power to stop traffic using a lollipop sign with an image of a bike on it. If any vehicle fails to stop then they can be reported to the police for failure to stop as the lollipop sign is the equivalent of a red light. They could be prosecuted and receive points on their licence.


Do you have the same legal status as a school crossing patrol?


We have exactly the same legal status as school crossing patrols.
by scotsmanincumbria
26 Sep 2017, 12:59pm
Forum: On the road
Topic: BC Marshalls
Replies: 10
Views: 1046

Re: BC Marshalls

I an a BC Marshal and have been for the last 2 years. We have the power to stop traffic using a lollipop sign with an image of a bike on it. If any vehicle fails to stop then they can be reported to the police for failure to stop as the lollipop sign is the equivalent of a red light. They could be prosecuted and receive points on their licence.
by scotsmanincumbria
23 Mar 2017, 12:00pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: Timely joke
Replies: 8
Views: 689

Re: Timely joke

gaz wrote:Before going back 60 years on the 29th :wink: .


Surely Only 40 years as that is how long we have been in EEC/EU ;-)
by scotsmanincumbria
14 Mar 2017, 6:36am
Forum: Health and fitness
Topic: Cataracts
Replies: 8
Views: 1583

Re: Cataracts

Had both eyes done 4 years ago. Only of for approx 2 weeks each time. Driving was only 1 week each time.
by scotsmanincumbria
15 Feb 2017, 10:48am
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: Bus Journey Prices
Replies: 70
Views: 2835

Re: Bus Journey Prices

I live in Kendal, and about 4years ago as a family we were going to take the bus to Windermere to the airshow. On checking the bus fares it was going to cost for 2adults & 2children £30.00. We decided to take the car which cist a total of £10.00 including parking. Total distance was 8 miles.
If they reduced the prices the buses would be used more!!
by scotsmanincumbria
16 Jan 2017, 4:04pm
Forum: Health and fitness
Topic: Knee problem
Replies: 2
Views: 695

Re: Knee problem

Thanks for the reply.
Wish it had been a party, I crouched down to mop up a spillage and as I got up I felt my knee go.

Looks like I will be off the bike for a while getting this sorted.
by scotsmanincumbria
13 Jan 2017, 10:13pm
Forum: Health and fitness
Topic: Knee problem
Replies: 2
Views: 695

Knee problem

On new years eve at work I tore my medial and lateral meniscus On my left knee (still painful & swollen ). I am waiting on my first appointment with the phisio. Is there any exercises I could be doing to help?
Would using the turbo help or hinder?
by scotsmanincumbria
27 Dec 2016, 1:29pm
Forum: On the road
Topic: Cars overtaking and then slowing down.
Replies: 71
Views: 8721

Re: Cars overtaking and then slowing down.

reohn2 wrote:You're not alone in this,it's the MGIF and the motors have more right to be on the road attitude,toward cyclist,I term them Numpties,with the brains and foresight of a goldfish :?


That's a bit harsh on the goldfish :wink:
by scotsmanincumbria
16 Nov 2012, 11:17pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Cycling with Type 1 Diabates: Insulin Pump.
Replies: 17
Views: 3891

Re: Cycling with Type 1 Diabates: Insulin Pump.

THink what Sir Steve Redgrave has done in the world of rowing - He too is type 1 diabetic.

That should give you some encouragement!!
by scotsmanincumbria
14 Nov 2012, 2:35pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: Cataracts
Replies: 16
Views: 1541

Re: Cataracts

I had my cateracts removed last year. The single vision lenses are very good quality. I now only need glasses for reading and I can get them off the shelf for a couple of pounds.

As said above they only do one eye at a time, you have a course of eye drop which you start using 4 times a day and reduce the amount over a 4 week period. The difference in colours are almost instant. I was in and out the operating theatre in about 30 mins, although I had to be there a couple of hours before hand for all the paperwork, and the drops to get your eye preped for the op.

Definately worth gettin done if you need it.
by scotsmanincumbria
3 Nov 2012, 4:19pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Jockey Wheels
Replies: 9
Views: 1860

Re: Jockey Wheels

Thanks for the replies. As the wheels are badly worn I will invest in a new derailleur.

George
by scotsmanincumbria
31 Oct 2012, 6:45pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Jockey Wheels
Replies: 9
Views: 1860

Jockey Wheels

Looking for a bit of advice.

I have been given an old Raleigh 10 speed racer. I have changed the bars to butterfly bars and i am keeping the downtube shifters. I have changed the wheels and now have a 9 speed casette on it.

My question is as the rear derailleur will move far enough and I have purchsed a new 9 speed SRAM chain, will I need to change the jockey wheels or not?

Thanks
by scotsmanincumbria
27 Sep 2012, 10:32pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: V-Brake Pivot Bolts
Replies: 13
Views: 4739

Re: V-Brake Pivot Bolts

I have a couple in my bits box - PM me your address details and I will pop them in the post in the morning

George
by scotsmanincumbria
15 Sep 2012, 4:58pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: False Cross Bars
Replies: 2
Views: 2785

Re: False Cross Bars

I've got one which Ihave had for years and use for my daughters hybrid. Never had any problems when using it.