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by mumbojumbo
17 May 2023, 5:42pm
Forum: Campaigning & Public Policy
Topic: Call for a national cycling ban.
Replies: 79
Views: 6686

Re: Call for a national cycling ban.

There is a case for excluding bikes from areas where people walk ,such as pavements etc. but who would enforce this ruling ?As an interest group they should focus on positive action for the blind rather than negatively impacting the rights of others.
by mumbojumbo
16 May 2023, 6:30pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Made to measure touring bike
Replies: 52
Views: 3984

Re: Made to measure touring bike

Gas pipe is copper and cannot be expected to perform well in a bicycle. A plumber would never make such an ill-informed remark..
by mumbojumbo
16 May 2023, 4:59pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: Food poverty-the way out
Replies: 752
Views: 27588

Re: Food poverty-the way out

Apparently mushrooms have stabilised-magic!
by mumbojumbo
16 May 2023, 4:57pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: What's the issue RMT union has with it's own cleaners?
Replies: 16
Views: 785

Re: What's the issue RMT union has with it's own cleaners?

A union with 80000 members effectively asks each to pay 3 pence a week to fund their leader's pay. A pay rise of a penny a day will fund the payment .I would gladly spend a penny to get an effective leader .In fact there can be few more enjoyable ways to spend a penny, legally.
by mumbojumbo
15 May 2023, 6:31pm
Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
Topic: Which road bike?
Replies: 1
Views: 276

Re: Which road bike?

There will be a range of bikes similar to the Cannondale, and if buying used bikes ,it pays to be flexible .I would suggest an audax bike ,with a steel frame ,which will be versatile and cope with the wet.
by mumbojumbo
15 May 2023, 6:21pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: Voter Fraud
Replies: 25
Views: 1218

Re: Voter Fraud

This is similar to the scandal where the council sold properties to Tory voters.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homes_for_votes_scandal
by mumbojumbo
14 May 2023, 8:58pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Aberystwyth
Replies: 22
Views: 1834

Re: Aberystwyth

Mark Steel was here on R4.
by mumbojumbo
14 May 2023, 3:44pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Aberystwyth
Replies: 22
Views: 1834

Re: Aberystwyth

There are many minor roads for a quiet ride.
by mumbojumbo
13 May 2023, 8:58pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: A story about people's fear of losing their job due to protesting
Replies: 24
Views: 1237

Re: A story about fear in UK society

The police can cope while protestors are a weird minority but soon all types will pile in and overwhelm the authorities. You can only imprison a small fraction of the populace.,
by mumbojumbo
13 May 2023, 8:55pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: Sunak-cultural influences
Replies: 8
Views: 406

Re: Sunak-cultural influences

Sunak is rudderless and is being poorly guided by his Spads. Jilly Cooper has several novels far better than Riders. Sorry if I come over as a snob. but I like "The Man who made his husband feel jealous"
by mumbojumbo
12 May 2023, 7:12pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Aberystwyth
Replies: 22
Views: 1834

Re: Aberystwyth

Suggest you seek out disused railway lines, and canal tow-paths.|It might help if you explained how your autism affects cycling eg balance ,route-finding safety etc
by mumbojumbo
12 May 2023, 7:04pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: Sunak-cultural influences
Replies: 8
Views: 406

Sunak-cultural influences

Apparently Sunak named Riders, by Jilly Cooper, as his favourite book-frightening. What does this say about his personality ?I understand his favourite LP is George Harrison's All things must pass ,while his wife likes Strange Days by the Doors.
by mumbojumbo
12 May 2023, 6:58pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: Where's it gone..........
Replies: 4
Views: 380

Re: Where's it gone..........

What a shame, as there are often funny remarks on such topics. Charles could do 5 years and abdicate so William could have one-cant wait.
by mumbojumbo
9 May 2023, 8:37pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Seat stem limit
Replies: 12
Views: 726

Re: Seat stem limit

Why not put several covers on your saddle to raise the height.?