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This is perhaps a bit of thread drift but it is amazing what can be shifted by a cargo bike and by a bike plus trailer. For examples see: http://www.theurbancountry.com/2013/06/ ... cycle.html

I might have difficulty moving a grand piano. Tried moving a grand in a car? I was specifically referring to someone saying they moved house using only their bike. I believe that this is the text referred to: “I have a friend that has never had a car. He has a Surly Big Dummy and has move the entir...

In the absence of a response from Carlton green or the moderators which addresses the substance of the issues I have raised, I have emailed CUK and asked them to consider the matter. As I recall I made a post on January 1st which collectively responded to those members who were opposed to my appoin...

From a wider environmental perspective I think that going carless has a greater benefit than one less car and its pollution. It helps send the message that you can manage without a car. when thread like this appear across various forums there will be more responses along the lines of "I've man...

Welcome. There's a relevant recent thread... I'll try and find it. Jonathan I think it might be this one: https://forum.cyclinguk.org/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=142769 Most things have been said to the OP already but maybe these points either haven’t or have escaped my casual scan through of the thre...

I wish all a Happy New Year including those who for what ever reason are unhappy about my appointment as a Moderator. I will point out, however, that there's a difference between things like clearing out spam - which is purely administrative - and dealing with bitter political exchanges. While the f...

I’ve been wondering about the wisdom or not of this journey for a while and asking myself to what degree it might overlap with Alpine touring experiences. IIRC Brucey did have an Alpine set-up for a SA 3 speed and I assume that that worked for him. I believe that this used to be a droving pathway in...

I see we have a new Moderator, Carlton green of this parish, congratulations! Yes, Carlton green has offered some assistance. A bit of a learning curve first. This is in anticipation of a squeeze on Vorpal's time in the short / medium term. Thank you for the welcome Cyril. It is indeed a ‘bit of a ...

It wasn’t always the case but I’m a three speed hub fan. I used to run a Sach 5 speed, which I very much liked, but they are no longer made. Decades ago I had a SA five speed, it wasn’t a positive experience so before discovering the Sach I reverted to derailleur gears for some time. As has been sai...

Musing about this as I enjoyed a long ride yesterday I have come up with this list: Unobstructed views - hedges trimmed and leafless, trees leafless, leaving wide open vistas to enjoy Low winter sun - long shadows enhancing the contours of the landscapes producing wonderfully dramatic views Slipper...

Just had a look at: gov.uk/guidance/tier-4-stay-at-home It says you can exercise outside but must stay local. Wondering what would constitute as 'local' to make my exercise legitimate? I'm not trying to push the bondaries to breaking point but wonder if being more than X miles from home will be con...

Grammar is obviously essential if you need to read, and certainly write, a language. But I've met people who can converse very well in Geman without understanding the intricacies of grammar - all German 9-year olds for a start. I’ve been reflecting among those lines overnight and was considering ed...

However, if you never bothered with English grammar at school eg if expressions like "first person plural" seem like double Dutch, then formal study of a foreign language won't be any easier, and probably harder. English probably has more exceptions to rules than most other languages but ...

My thanks for all the answers so far, each has provided something. Just for reference the original post was : “In today’s World I can now see me using the tools called foreign languages; it is (now) actually practical and possible for me to talk to people in other parts of the World, I can now visit...

If you are thinking about the world of industry my choice would be German. However IME most educated Germans speak pretty good English. With the future in mind Chinese might be a good choice. Al Yes, I think that they would both be reasonable choices for a younger person. I’m now a pensioner and un...