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- 8 Oct 2015, 3:00pm
- Forum: Cycling UK Member Groups and Affiliates
- Topic: What's happening to DA's?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 119657
Re: What's happening to DA's?
For me, the CTC shot itself in BOTH feet a long time ago. I believe it is yet another organisation that exists purely for the benefit of its employees and not the members. Some will disagree, but that's how I see it. The CTC should have been put out of its misery years ago.
- 20 Sep 2015, 6:51pm
- Forum: The Tea Shop
- Topic: Should we discuss politics on this forum?
- Replies: 194
- Views: 11466
Re: Should we discuss politics on this forum?
In response to the original question :- NO.
Religion and politics are two subjects that will divide people who would otherwise get on. I certainly don't want to fall out with anyone I share a hobby such as cycling with.
Religion and politics are two subjects that will divide people who would otherwise get on. I certainly don't want to fall out with anyone I share a hobby such as cycling with.
- 18 Sep 2015, 6:34pm
- Forum: Health and fitness
- Topic: Osteoarthritis
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2130
Re: Osteoarthritis
Anti-inflammatories cause reflux and heartburn. I take an antacid (Lanzoprazole), but this is only partially effective.
- 17 Sep 2015, 12:40pm
- Forum: Health and fitness
- Topic: Osteoarthritis
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2130
Re: Osteoarthritis
I currently take Gabapentin for the pain it causes to my sciatic nerve, and Zapain, (a codeine based painkiller), for the actual arthritis. I can't tolerate anti-inflammatory drugs like Ibuprofen. According to the Arthritis Care group, cycling is a good exercise but I have yet to meet anyone, online or in person, who has the problem in their hips and lower back, that cycles.
- 16 Sep 2015, 3:50pm
- Forum: Health and fitness
- Topic: Osteoarthritis
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2130
Osteoarthritis
Does anyone here cycle with this condition? I have had back problems for some time and have had 7 lumbar injections. I now learn that I have not only got lumbar osteoarthritis, but osteoarthritis in both hips. Has anyone got any advice regarding cycling and this condition.
- 28 Jul 2015, 11:12am
- Forum: Cycling UK Member Groups and Affiliates
- Topic: What Can Be Done to Increase Participation?
- Replies: 34
- Views: 52751
What Can Be Done to Increase Participation?
Member Groups are an asset to the CTC, but most members don't ride with a group. What should be done to increase participation? Why do members choose not to participate?
- 25 Nov 2014, 4:32pm
- Forum: The Tea Shop
- Topic: john Mayall godfather of blues
- Replies: 12
- Views: 984
Re: john Mayall godfather of blues
I have to say that I've never been a fan of John Mayall's voice.
- 7 Nov 2014, 6:35pm
- Forum: The Tea Shop
- Topic: Max Clifford.
- Replies: 108
- Views: 19110
Re: Max Clifford.
I think Max Clifford should have been locked up years ago, simply for being Max Clifford.
- 30 Oct 2014, 6:17pm
- Forum: Cycling UK Member Groups and Affiliates
- Topic: Havering CTC. Essex or East London?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 29111
Re: Havering CTC. Essex or East London?
Wetherspoons on a Friday or Saturday night is the same anywhere. Most of Essex is rural, and therefore picturesque. Silly programmes like TOWIE give an entirely false representation of the county.
Havering, as you point out, is a LONDON borough, and therefore NOT in Essex. Why are the Havering group part of the Essex CTC?
Havering, as you point out, is a LONDON borough, and therefore NOT in Essex. Why are the Havering group part of the Essex CTC?
- 28 Oct 2014, 11:56am
- Forum: Cycling UK Member Groups and Affiliates
- Topic: Havering CTC. Essex or East London?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 29111
Havering CTC. Essex or East London?
In 1965, when Havering was formed by joining Romford Council and Hornchurch Council, it became part of Greater London and has been The London Borough of Havering ever since. Why is it that as far as the CTC is concerned, Havering is in Essex, when the Essex boundary stops at Brentwood in the east, and Epping in the north east? Surely it should be renamed to take account of this. Havering Essex it certainly isn't, as Havering residents vote in the London Mayoral elections.
- 28 Oct 2014, 11:40am
- Forum: Health and fitness
- Topic: What's your resting heart rate?
- Replies: 50
- Views: 5253
Re: What's your resting heart rate?
It was mid 40s, but since a lengthy lay off due to a back operation, it has now risen to mid 50s. I've also found my cholesterol level has increased as well as my blood pressure. Not good.
- 26 Oct 2014, 4:31pm
- Forum: The Tea Shop
- Topic: RIP Jack Bruce
- Replies: 3
- Views: 764
Re: RIP Jack Bruce
One of the very best bassists to have ever drawn breath. Saw him many times.
- 17 Sep 2014, 2:25pm
- Forum: The Tea Shop
- Topic: How old are CTC Forum people?
- Replies: 66
- Views: 12844
Re: How old are CTC Forum people?
I'm 62 and counting.
- 14 Sep 2014, 8:19pm
- Forum: The Tea Shop
- Topic: Pictures of your bike(s)
- Replies: 1915
- Views: 582275
Re: Pictures of your bike(s)
Colin63 wrote:whoops wrote:1977 RORY O'BRIEN of Romford, Essex
That gave me a great wallop of a flashback. Though I've lived in Lancashire for my entire adult life I grew up in Chadwell Heath and Rory O'Brien's shop was where I went for bits and drooled at the bikes. I'd forgotten all about them. Are they still in existence?
The shop is no longer in existence. Just over 20 years ago it was taken over by 'John's of Romford', who sold motorbikes. The shop kept the name 'Rory O'Brien' and remained as a cycle shop, but the standard of items for sale plummeted, the customer service suffered and the shop closed just a short while after the takeover. I used to get all my cycling goodies from there, and knew the staff really well. Shame.
- 5 Sep 2014, 7:19pm
- Forum: The Tea Shop
- Topic: Not just road traffic policing then...
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1531
Re: Not just road traffic policing then...
Why am I not surprised?