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Yep, that's the way ahead methinks.

The point is though, about that road I was on, was a cul-de-sac, but with pedestrian access (and bike access) into it.
The cycle track isn't really needed as it's a very quiet road.

But, the point is made. Is it illegal to park on a cycle track?
I know in London, and I hear in the whole of Scotland now, it's illegal to park (even partially) on a pavement.
What about a cycle track?

I ran my hub dynamo cabe up the inside of the fork blade.
Breather holes top and bottom, and I threaded a length of doubled-up nylon fishing line down from top to bottom, then pulled the co-ax cable up. I twisted the end of the cable over the doubled-up line to attach it, and pulled.

Neat, and hidden.

I was riding earlier in the week and went through Whitleigh, Plymouth and was very dismayed to see cars parked on the purpose-built cycle track. I was so incensed that I considered writing a snotty letter to Plymouth Council.

After getting home, I looked on Google Streetview and I now fully understand WHY the cars were there.

This gets me onto the real subject of this thread.

1950s housing without any provision for cars! These days, houses are built with off-road parking and perhaps nearby car-parking provision ............. but not in post-war council estates. Dammed shame. No doubt we all know places like this.

Here's the Streetview and then the satellite view.
Look at the lovely houses, and then look at the car facilities.

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@50.41765 ... ?entry=ttu

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@50.41765 ... ?entry=ttu

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@50.41761 ... ?entry=ttu

Cars even parked on the lawns!

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@50.41747 ... ?entry=ttu

After my illness and then a rather tiring ride, I was feeling better so took the dog (as described above) on the three mile walk. The following day, I had relapsed and was too tired to do much.

Slowly, I improved and managed a twelve miler on Monday just gone. Stuff to do today, but I had sort of planned for a decent ride today, but it may have to wait a couple of days. Feeling back to normal now!

Fine today, but happily tired now.
So is the dog!

I am well enough to have a good walkies with Sailor our Border Collie.
Mrs Mick F had stuff to do, and needed the car, so me and Sailor hitched a lift to the Tamar Trails Centre, and we had a 3.6mile walk and called in at the Rising Sun. He likes it there!

Attached is our route today.

I am considering a bike ride tomorrow but yet to work out where or how far. I fancy a nice ride ending up in Plymouth like last time, and getting the train home. No worries about steep hills and difficulties. No rush either.
Softly softly catchee monkee.

Osmands.
1970

One bad apple don't
Spoil the whole bunch, girl
Oh, I don't care what they say
I don't care what you heard now
One bad apple don't
Spoil the whole bunch, girl
Oh, give it one more try
Before you give up on love

Just checked my SA 3sp on my Moulton TSR circa 2016.
The no-turn washes are flat where they fit onto the dropouts.

Good afternoon guys.
Feeling better today than I have for a couple of weeks.

Bike ride is not out of the question in the next couple of days ............ weather permitting.

Thanks for that from me too!
Sounds like another task.
Done a few of them locally over the years, and most were dry.

I've done almost every road in Cornwall, crossed over all the bridges over the A30 and A38, been to every CofE parish church too. 226 of them.
Been to the north-est, south-est, east-est and west-est points in Cornwall, and done all the coast roads too.
Visited every RM postbox in this parish (Calstock) and the three adjacent parishes too.

Yes, sounds like another task!

Hi Brucey, it was simpler and better IMHO, to pull the frame in.
Worked a treat, and is still good.

If you can cast your mind back, you will remember that the bike came with a Miche rear hub with a Shimano 10sp carrier and cassette.
130mm OLN hub with the the rear triangle of 132.5mm was a pain in the bum.

Later, I replaced the Miche with a SA 3sp and the same 10sp cassette. The SA comes with two RH locknuts with an overall 135mm OLN.
The picture of the SA and the spec are at odds.

Notice the single locknut ......... making 130mm OLN.
https://www.sturmey-archer.com/en/produ ... rf3-silver

Look at the specs and notice it is 135mm OLN.
https://www.sturmey-archer.com/files/ca ... %20F30.pdf

Remove one nut, and it's 130mm OLN.

Simple.
Pull the frame in from 132.5mm to 130mm Easy peasy. Job done.

Hi guys.

Still feeling rubbish. I went to bed yesterday at 18:30, got up at midnight for a cuppa and was back asleep by 01:30. Up and about at 05:45.

I've done a few things this morning, including a gentle dog walk ......... it was the walk that was gentle!
Bike rides are out of the question at the moment. Fingers crossed I could be ok and active enough for a bike ride on Friday or the weekend.

If I'm not, I'll be making an appointment to see the doc.

Just remembered.

My Moulton TSR had a "compromise" rear dropout width. It was 132.5mm, so it would fit 130mm and 135mm rear hubs.
I only wanted 130mm so I squeezed it in as it drove me bonkers that in order to remove the rear wheel with the QR, I had to unscrew it as well!

I used a long bolt and a nut and washers to compress the width to 130mm.

I've sprung three frames over the years, and when my Mercian 531c was refurbished for its 21st birthday in 2007, Mercian did it.

Put your foot in the rear triangle and tug upwards on the other. Check the spread is equal or not. Turn the frame over and tug on the other if it's not.

I cold setted my Moulton TSR from 126 to 130, and that was reasonably difficult due to the short chainstays and short seat stays.

Simple enough from 126 to 130, though I've never tried 120 to 130.

Hearing the news regarding the weather up and down the UK, it was horrendous.

Here, it's been peaceful and calm. This is the benefit of living in a north/south steep valley with a strong westerly airflow. It blows over the top of us. It drizzled a bit, but that's all.

Gentle drizzle and a gentle breeze here.
10degC outside.

16:00 today.
Weather warnings?