I don't mean to get on my high horse but does anyone else think that people in cars are partly responsible for the
current weather? I'm of an age where I remember winters meant snow. Nowadays, the norm is flooding. In the Independent
it mentioned the current weather is the new norm. If reputable companies like VW are telling fibs about emissions. will our gener ion be remembered for killing the planet? Just thinking......
Admittedly I am a cyclist and do not drive. Maybe I'm biased.
Gerry
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- 10 Dec 2015, 12:23am
- Forum: The Tea Shop
- Topic: Does anyone else think we have killed the planet?
- Replies: 238
- Views: 9745
- 13 Aug 2015, 12:03am
- Forum: On the road
- Topic: Does the public detest cyclists?
- Replies: 77
- Views: 8930
Does the public detest cyclists?
Here's me thinking I'm saving the planet and not being a burden on the NHS by cycling and keeping fit.
Yet, we seem to be attracting lots of negative press. Us cyclists need a charm offensive, What would you do?
Yet, we seem to be attracting lots of negative press. Us cyclists need a charm offensive, What would you do?
- 12 Aug 2015, 11:46pm
- Forum: On the road
- Topic: New overtaking video
- Replies: 39
- Views: 6840
Re: New overtaking video
I remember those information videos from the 70's about strangers, brushing teeth, crossing the road and swimming at sea even to this day. I cant believe its taken this long to do the same for cycling. Other road users are ignorant of the facts and its about time they were educated by videos like this. We need to make endagering cyclists as unacceptable as drink driving.
- 18 Jul 2015, 10:43pm
- Forum: On the road
- Topic: Keep You Distamce
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3744
Re: Keep You Distamce
Sorry for the crap spelling and replying to my own post. I'm of the taking a hammer brigade. Wiling to listen to sensible suggestions.
- 18 Jul 2015, 10:37pm
- Forum: On the road
- Topic: Keep You Distamce
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3744
Keep You Distamce
Drivers getting to close must be the most commom complaint on roads. I applaud the recent advert about space for cycling and even someone refered to the advert the last time I was knocked off. Given todays technology there must be something to ward off drivers about close passing without the need of prosecution?
- 7 Jul 2015, 9:10pm
- Forum: Off-road Cycling.
- Topic: Fat Bikes
- Replies: 50
- Views: 44254
Fat Bikes
Went into my LBS to enquire about the Genesis version. Jesus, first time i've ever had a shop put me off spending money. Are they just a fad? I really fancy one but would hate to spend a grand to end up sitttimg in the corner. Ive already got a Croix de Fer so should I bother. Any 'mature' owners out there?
- 2 Jul 2015, 11:42pm
- Forum: On the road
- Topic: Jeremey Vine
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2651
Jeremey Vine
Have you read the article in the Guardian? As a commuter of some 34 daily miles I salute you.
Gerry
Gerry
- 20 Jun 2015, 6:25pm
- Forum: On the road
- Topic: Not even an 'are' you OK!
- Replies: 29
- Views: 9843
Re: Not even an 'are' you OK!
[XAP]Bob wrote:Jughead wrote:Hit by a car again. Lots of people there to help me off the road making sure I was fine. Driver came over to say he has 2 witnesses that will testify that didn't hit me. Someone took his reg plate but you know something, no point, the police dont protect citizens who cycle.
Yes it *IS* worth reporting.
Particularly if you have other witnesses...
Actually not. Last time I got hit the police didn't even want to see my video. I was told to seek compensation through insurance. I was told they did not think it was deliberate so no criminal offense
- 19 Jun 2015, 5:52pm
- Forum: On the road
- Topic: Not even an 'are' you OK!
- Replies: 29
- Views: 9843
Re: Not even an 'are' you OK!
Nah, I didnt hit him seemingly.
- 19 Jun 2015, 5:50pm
- Forum: On the road
- Topic: Taking Cycling Too Seriously
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1764
Re: Taking Cycling Too Seriously
Something tells me this bike wasnt so much ridden as walked. this guy was a walking advert for Rapha.
- 19 Jun 2015, 5:12pm
- Forum: On the road
- Topic: Glasgow commuter cyclists - report the fault
- Replies: 7
- Views: 888
Re: Glasgow commuter cyclists - report the fault
I'm Motherwell to Glasgow (sometimes via Coatbridge) Im not a betting man but something tells me that North Lanarkshire spend the least amount on cycling infrastructure in the UK. Ever tried looking for places to lock your bike up in Motherwell, Airdrie, Coatbridge, .... ? micturate poor. although they did get the Perl Izumi race in Motherwell a couple of weeks again. Then the cameras were there. North Lanarkshire like publicity.
- 19 Jun 2015, 4:56pm
- Forum: On the road
- Topic: Not even an 'are' you OK!
- Replies: 29
- Views: 9843
Re: Not even an 'are' you OK!
Probably checked his X5 for scratches.
- 19 Jun 2015, 4:49pm
- Forum: On the road
- Topic: Taking Cycling Too Seriously
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1764
Taking Cycling Too Seriously
Guy on the train refused to hang his cycle in the storage area. The reason,he didn't want to ruin his carbon wheels. Young girl with a pram had to stand in the doorway. I offered to move my bike but she was too embarassed. I love that cycling is becoming popular but unfortunately we are going to attract some inconsiderate persons.
- 19 Jun 2015, 4:39pm
- Forum: On the road
- Topic: Not even an 'are' you OK!
- Replies: 29
- Views: 9843
Not even an 'are' you OK!
Hit by a car again. Lots of people there to help me off the road making sure I was fine. Driver came over to say he has 2 witnesses that will testify that didn't hit me. Someone took his reg plate but you know something, no point, the police dont protect citizens who cycle.
- 12 Nov 2014, 9:08pm
- Forum: Touring & Expedition
- Topic: panniers panniers panniers???
- Replies: 56
- Views: 7812
Re: panniers panniers panniers???
I got the biggest Altura's and have used them for 5+ years. I always thought they where waterproof but I wrap everying in plastic bags anyway. Biggest is not always best unless you really need to. You will end taking the kitchen sink otherwise.