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by fluffybunnyuk
2 Jul 2015, 5:04pm
Forum: On the road
Topic: Thorney
Replies: 0
Views: 1262

Thorney

Cycled down from Lincolnshire to London today. was passed by a cyclist on a specialized in all the lycra on the road to crowland, so chased after him for 10-15 miles, and had a nice chat when i finally caught up! Too bad he turned off to Thorney but it was fun having a rabbit to chase...

Its hot, light breezy days like today with fellow travellers on the road that make being on a bike so much fun. I'm getting itchy pedals for the open road already...
by fluffybunnyuk
30 Apr 2015, 1:01pm
Forum: On the road
Topic: Pannier question
Replies: 21
Views: 3447

Re: Pannier question

i think thats the difference between me and fat commuter. i avoid riding hard until im up to speed.im very careful about gear ratio and my knees preferring higher cadence and lower gear. i start off from traffic lights about 40 inches working up to 63 inches. i find higher ratios not worth the drag unless i have a following wind when i can hit 80 inches.

if you need to ride hard maybe the backpack is better.

20-30kg is quite light. tent+cooking gear+clothes+sleeping gear+food+entertainment+bike spares. the nasty one is water...i usually try to lug 4-8 litres (1kg=1litre) on top back to the campsite.

as mjr said the fens is evil... theres nothing like a fens wind, and bad road surface after a long day to heighten the dispirited feeling.
by fluffybunnyuk
29 Apr 2015, 4:28pm
Forum: Cycle Camping sub-forum
Topic: Good quality, well priced freestanding tent?
Replies: 29
Views: 4189

Re: Good quality, well priced freestanding tent?

hmmmm msr hubba...40 denier floor n fly. mesh walls.
Although the Hubba Hubba is a well-designed, versatile, and attractive tent, it has a series of drawbacks that, when taken in aggregate, significantly reduce its functionality. First and foremost, the tent is not strong. Only the lower portion of the tent ends remains stable in wind. The top and sides catch wind and push the tent in very far. In several storms our testers had to sit up and support the tent with their arms to prevent it from breaking. The Hubba Hubba lacks adequate guy points; there are only two and both are on the ends of the tent. This leaves the entire middle and upper area unsupported. A lack of stability restricts the Hubba Hubba to well-protected areas, but even then its less storm worthy that all other tents tested here...
sounds like a tent for american summers.
ummm i'll stick with my mirage thx :) stands up in an 80mph gale, torrential rain without any serious breeze inside.i forgot to tie it down with the guy ropes lol but still no problem. easy to erect, freestands, and easy to sit in and play board games with a friend. doesnt leak when the ground turns into a stream either...mmm dreaming of mesh walls now :p
by fluffybunnyuk
29 Apr 2015, 4:11pm
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: I think I found the perfect touring bike but...
Replies: 28
Views: 2789

Re: I think I found the perfect touring bike but...

guilty as charged m'lud re QR... having said that ignorance is bliss.
Go for it if you think its perfect.
by fluffybunnyuk
29 Apr 2015, 4:05pm
Forum: On the road
Topic: Pannier question
Replies: 21
Views: 3447

Re: Pannier question

something else i thought of .. i use a touring bike which seems a bit longer than other bikes, maybe it helps with weight displacement. i know its designed to carry loads so actually is "a little wobbly" unloaded. cant say for shorter bikes.
but i do know my dynamo drags more than 20-30kg of pannier+tent weight ie 28ft in every mile roughly isnt it? so thats still not a huge amount of drag.
by fluffybunnyuk
29 Apr 2015, 7:28am
Forum: Cycle Camping sub-forum
Topic: Good quality, well priced freestanding tent?
Replies: 29
Views: 4189

Re: Good quality, well priced freestanding tent?

a decent price is always the one an individual is happy with. for a brand new tent i think its rather good.
by fluffybunnyuk
28 Apr 2015, 3:05pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: food for free - friend or foe?
Replies: 10
Views: 2031

Re: food for free - friend or foe?

i have a nice camping spot i deliberately drop seeds in. its usually good to hit for veg when i camp there.
by fluffybunnyuk
28 Apr 2015, 3:00pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: Predict the Election Results
Replies: 276
Views: 8181

Re: Predict the Election Results

UKIP - Farage stays no matter what.

i think farage is standing down when he fails to win.

EDIT : i mean if he fails..... hahahaha
by fluffybunnyuk
28 Apr 2015, 2:53pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: Predict the Election Results
Replies: 276
Views: 8181

Re: Predict the Election Results

fundamentally its still a choice between roundheads(liberals), cavaliers(tories), and the peasants(labour). 350 years on nothings changed.
I wonder whos going to be the politician who writes themselves into history (by book, and by seats!) by proposing the Proportional representation bill....

mmm turkeys voting for christmas...
by fluffybunnyuk
28 Apr 2015, 2:37pm
Forum: On the road
Topic: Pannier question
Replies: 21
Views: 3447

Re: Pannier question

i have a novelty on my bike called gears. i use one lower at the rear for panniers and dont notice the difference except going up hills.
rear panniers dont seem to drag anything like front panniers do.
i think cadence is the key, stick to a steady pace, and avoid stopping.
by fluffybunnyuk
28 Apr 2015, 2:26pm
Forum: Cycle Camping sub-forum
Topic: Good quality, well priced freestanding tent?
Replies: 29
Views: 4189

Re: Good quality, well priced freestanding tent?

i've got a lovely view from my mirage 300 thx!!!!
Ah that time of year when the winter bargains have gone and everyones tent hunting :)
i'm still in 2 minds whether this post is contributing something. hope it is :)

Emma
by fluffybunnyuk
28 Apr 2015, 2:23pm
Forum: Cycle Camping sub-forum
Topic: Tent suggestions - 2.5 person for cycle touring
Replies: 24
Views: 1894

Re: Tent suggestions - 2.5 person for cycle touring

vango mirage 300.... 3.5kgs freestanding and just works
by fluffybunnyuk
23 Mar 2015, 6:14pm
Forum: Helmets & helmet discussion
Topic: Do you wear a helmet?
Replies: 523
Views: 20044

Re: Do you wear a helmet?

lol 376 posts later...all i asked is if you wear a helmet.... :lol:
by fluffybunnyuk
13 Mar 2015, 12:10am
Forum: On the road
Topic: It's a miracle
Replies: 13
Views: 5409

Re: It's a miracle

Someone needs to have a word with the weather bureau. Your supposed to get headwinds bothways :lol:
by fluffybunnyuk
24 Feb 2015, 8:13am
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: UKIP, Science and Unanswered Questions
Replies: 85
Views: 7044

Re: UKIP, Science and Unanswered Questions

Why should jobs be for natives?

Well because countries like india, and china are churning out qualified people in their millions. How does this affect the UK? Well if only the most qualified take the job then yes its technically better for business/industry. However this is not the full picture. The fundamental problem that isnt addressed is the vast swathe of uk nationals edged out of a job because "an immigrant" can do it better. This contributes to the uk unemployment problem, and the budget deficit by increasing welfare payments to uk nationals. On the surface it looks great because our economy is growing, however the price of that is leaving alot of people behind to rot.
Now i'm all for immigration on a "skill shortage" basis, and immigrants contribute a heck of alot to the economy, moreso than their given credit for. However skilling our population to take up these jobs should be our biggest priority.
As much as I dislike most of UKIP policies, on issues of complete freedom of movement within the EU they have a point.