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by Campag
12 Mar 2024, 9:21pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Oldest bike
Replies: 39
Views: 2471

Re: Oldest bike

1964 Moulton f-frame, restored as a Speedsix - ish with a 9 speed cassette instead of the original 4 speed Sturmey Archer hub. Comfortable, reasonably light thanks to modern alloy components and used regularly for day rides.
by Campag
11 Dec 2023, 7:38pm
Forum: Campaigning & Public Policy
Topic: Debate on 15 minute cities on Radio 4 now.
Replies: 229
Views: 34136

Re: Debate on 15 minute cities on Radio 4 now.

Has there been any update on Government hot air ( of the blue and green variety)
by Campag
15 Oct 2023, 7:20pm
Forum: Campaigning & Public Policy
Topic: The war on motorists.
Replies: 293
Views: 63831

Re: The war on motorists.

Good points - democracy won't work if the government and their allies in the media use lies and disinformation to mislead the voters. It turned out quite badly for the Weimar Republic, and they didn't have the advantage of social media and the Interweb.
by Campag
15 Oct 2023, 7:16pm
Forum: Non-standard, Human Powered Vehicles
Topic: Tyre advice needed
Replies: 9
Views: 4233

Re: Tyre advice needed

I replaced the wheels and tyres on a Kingcycle, no effect on the steering and stability. 16" / 349mm front, 24" / 507mm rear so better availability of tyres and tubes for the future. Only other modification was long reach cable operated brakes instead of the madura hydraulics.
by Campag
4 Oct 2023, 2:51pm
Forum: People, Events & Rides
Topic: York Cycle Rally & Festival 2024: 21-23 June
Replies: 7
Views: 5200

Re: York Cycle Rally 2024: 21-23 June

Campsite bookings now open, discount for early booking so don't hang about.
by Campag
31 Aug 2023, 7:33pm
Forum: On the road
Topic: Roadside column
Replies: 5
Views: 3387

Re: Roadside column

Although the modern equivalent is a stink river, whereby you maximise profits by dumping s**t in the nearest watercourse.
by Campag
4 Jun 2023, 9:05pm
Forum: Non-standard, Human Powered Vehicles
Topic: Recumbent safety
Replies: 34
Views: 5865

Re: Recumbent safety

A few questions in relation to this:

- if it's a narrow country lane the drivers will be driving slowly and with care?

- if it's a narrow country lane there won't be any 40 tonne trucks?

- if it is being used as a rat run have you considered reporting this to the highways authority with a view to making an 'access only' restriction?

- if a driver can see the edge of the road and any junction markings (which obviously are at zero ground level) why would it be difficult to see something at car (recumbent) height?

- do you ride a bicycle of any sort?
by Campag
23 May 2023, 6:15pm
Forum: Off-road Cycling.
Topic: Northumberland, Powburn.
Replies: 12
Views: 5542

Re: Northumberland, Powburn.

Lovely pictures - it is a fantastic area for cycling.
by Campag
5 May 2023, 5:55pm
Forum: Racing, Olympics, TdF, Competitive cycling
Topic: Tony Doyle has passed RIP
Replies: 2
Views: 3694

Re: Tony Doyle has passed RIP

I remember watching a 'Devil take the hindmost' race on tv, on a running track rather than a velodrome. This was in the days when bicycle racing on mainstream TV was rare so probably 1980's or 90's. And of course Tony won it.
by Campag
23 Apr 2023, 8:25pm
Forum: Non-standard, Human Powered Vehicles
Topic: Recumbent as a route back into cycling
Replies: 50
Views: 6251

Re: Recumbent as a route back into cycling

Another option would be a folding recumbent - Azub Origami or HP Velotechnic Grasshopper. Quite pricey new, they do occasionally come up second hand. That's how I acquired an Origami, it's a lovely bike and folds up to fit in our car (a Kia Picanto, quite a small hatchback).
by Campag
23 Apr 2023, 8:18pm
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: 'Wild' Camping Netherlands & Germany
Replies: 28
Views: 2874

Re: 'Wild' Camping Netherlands & Germany

There are small, natural campsites so although not wild camping may be a similar experience and avoids the big commercial sites. Some require booking, others don't and prioritise people who arrive on foot or by bike. Details here:

https://www.natuurkampeerterreinen.nl/? ... 9QQAvD_BwE
by Campag
12 Mar 2023, 8:51pm
Forum: Cycle Camping sub-forum
Topic: Cycle touring campsites in the Netherlands
Replies: 4
Views: 3494

Re: Cycle touring campsites in the Netherlands

Thanks Jonathan / Slowroad, I'll have a look at those.
by Campag
11 Mar 2023, 3:02pm
Forum: Cycle Camping sub-forum
Topic: Cycle touring campsites in the Netherlands
Replies: 4
Views: 3494

Cycle touring campsites in the Netherlands

I'm planning a cycle camping tour in June, starting / finishing at Ijmuiden (using the ferry from North Shields). Approximately 50 miles a day with plenty of time for cafes and sightseeing. Thoughts so far:
- the mini campings and SVR sites seem the most suitable for a solo cyclist
- as it is before the main holiday season, maybe not book sites so that I can be more flexible
- planning to head towards the areas around Arnhem / Appeldoorn as I haven't visited those parts before

Any thoughts or suggestions on this, and possible places to visit, are welcome.
by Campag
14 Jan 2023, 7:04pm
Forum: Non-standard, Human Powered Vehicles
Topic: Bella Build
Replies: 20
Views: 2558

Re: Bella Build

Might be worth looking at the cable stay clips for Sturmey Archer hub gears, available in a variety of diameters and can be adapted to work as reaction clips.