Cycling UK Forum

Have a look at mjr post a few down on this. https://forum.cyclinguk.org/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=130346&p=1360315&hilit=Waterloo#p1360315 Basically you head for Blackfriars Bridge with cycle path and then cycle directly onto Embankment path. Did it after my French trip, easy except exiting a...

Seeing as the insurance has already paid out for it, I wonder how they would react if you then tell them it was only a minor fault and didn't need replacing. Would you have to repay the money. Not a fraudulent claim as you did it in good faith, but certainly an incorrect one, after being misled by t...

Thanks Brucey. No it hasn't split or cracked, but it is slightly asymmetric, so one edge lays flat and the other sticks up a bit. I presume the tube has rested on this proud edge and with slight movement over time has cut the little nick. Hang the expense, I'll replace the tape and try and get a bet...

I went to ride my bike today and found the front tyre flat. On examination, there was a small slit puncture (c 1-2 mm) on the inside of the tube. I could find nothing sticking through the rim tape, but the edges of the tape feel hard and stick up a bit. I cannot find any other reason for a puncture ...

brynpoeth wrote:Some words and things disappear, one hopes this happens to segwaiys

A number of countries use Segways in airports for police. Thailand is one and you often see fully armed and armoured police on them.

So many negatives on the Brompton.

I imagine they will be out of business soon as no one will be buying them.

Glad I got in early to buy my (non e) one.

I read about it on the BBC this morning and was just about to post about it. Lucky I read this post first, although the subject line was hardly informative. Maybe worth changing it as this could be a useful facility for some. The article implies that our emergency services are using it and encouragi...

At this stage, I would say that it is not a good idea to spend too much on a bike for your plan. Firstly because I don't think you know yet what your plan is. Secondly you need to find out if your body will take extended cycling - we use tendons on a bike as well. Thirdly, will you enjoy it. Get a b...

I've cycled a bit of boblo's route and the roads N of the A606 are good and quiet. Nonetheless, you may want to include some of Rutland water. There is a bike path all the way round Rutland Water. This means that you can choose N or S. If you come out of Oakham following the A606 you can quickly pic...

For some reason, I thought you were flying easyjet - but on re reading your post, I see no mention of them. Later you mention BA, so my post above detailing easyjet's policy was a waste of time. BA's rules are very simple and don't mention anything about 'inclusions' in the bag or box. If the pannie...

The laundry bags seem ideal. However Malaysian airlines have banned them for hold luggage. Presumably because not strong enough. As a frequent traveller in those parts (I have the impression that you are) do you have a recommended solution simon for aggregating your panniers and bike clobber off th...

The laundry bags seem ideal.

However Malaysian airlines have banned them for hold luggage. Presumably because not strong enough.

If its genuine then it would add an extra £7 or more to your subs at no cost to you. I would have thought that was worth a phone call. I think I remember doing something about Gift Aid, but can't remember for sure. If not I would be happy to be prompted by a phone. I wonder how a cold call is define...

The risk is yours, easyjet's rules are quite clear. Quote: "You can take your bicycle with you but it needs to packed in the following way before it can be put in the aircraft hold: The bicycle must be packaged in a bicycle box or bicycle bag Only one bicycle per box/bag is allowed The handleba...

I agree that is too small. Nonetheless... How "brand new" are you to touring - or do you mean cycling generally? I ask because 100 kms is a fair distance for a beginner. Once loaded up and doing it day after day, many average something a bit lower - 80 kms is common. Of course plenty do go...