Cycling UK Forum

Hi, Not a real answer I know, but my current use "Feather" brand blades come in a plastic container, dispense fresh wrapped blades at the top, then slide the used blades into the bottom. Not re-cycling, but it aids safe disposal. Now an "Open" or "Cut-throat Razor" is ...

Hello Playmates, My mongrel grandfather was of Anglo Irish extraction, served with the Royal Fusiliers, after wounding Durham Light Infantry, after further wounding Army Labour Corps. When WW2 arrived he signed up for the Royal Artillery, but after a proper medical he was declined for active servic...

The prominence given to fishing is really a er red herring. Fishing is important and culturally significant but contributes just 0.5 % of GDP. The other 99.5% is also heading rapidly for the rocks. It's actually less than that - 0.1%. We're talking 15k jobs on the boats and a few thousand more in t...

Dogs are half-wild animals and very unpredictable Read about one recently that killed both its keepers :( They aren't as unpredictable if you are good at predicting them. I don't think I'm ever surprised by a dog. Why should I have to? The dog owners are the people choosing to impose their dirty, n...

Hello, there, One shouldn't relish the possibility of more rioting in France, nor of it spreading through the UK! I have lived through both Moss Side & Toxteth Riots. Rent-A-Mob everywhere, egged on by the extremists. When one has to stay awake all night to ensure that your home or business doe...

merseymouth wrote:Hi, The Longest Journey Starts With The First step. MM

When that first step is off a cliff, you probably need to have another look at the map.

Interesting about Compiegne. Mrs May's deal does seem a bit like surrender. Of course, as full members of the EU we had equal status. The current government seems to wish to give that up in its attemp to secure the Brexit she thinks people voted for. I agree. Two and a half years of paralysis, bill...

Plusminus, is it good business to express ones political views so strongly? I can imagine boycotting a business in such a situation 'He who has many enemies has many friends' might apply :? Certainly works for me. I specifically avoid Wetherspoon's pubs to avoid contributing to the gammony idiot ow...

Hello again, Dear oldjohnw, the points you cite me as having posted (post time 3-45), have never been stated by me, nor supported by me (Can I put an exclamation mark here?). Mr Merseymouth - you claimed we were run or controlled from Europe. I asked in what way. I said certainly not in that list. ...

Raab and McVey have resigned, on the basis that the deal doesn't deliver the promised unicorns and ambrosia to the population. McVey's letter is positively plaintive: The proposals put before cabinet, which will soon be judged by the entire country, mean handing over around £39bn to the EU without ...

Getting control of our fisheries IS a big concern, not only for our fisherman who are all kicking up a hell of a stink at the moment supported by the vast majority of the public. If you disagree you should take a trip to Peterhead or Newlyn and spout your ludicrous unsubstantiated assertions on the...

Not me matey, or thirsty, or short of fuel or cash. Im prepped, and if it all goes smoothly then the preps wont be needed, but wont be wasted in the long term. Yep but also lay in about 500 12 bore cartridges in case the underclass turn to violence , robbery, raping and looting. Hull Extreme BB a g...

Lecture? Like when I parked my bike at the pub sans helmet and on ordering my pint got a disapproving look from the barman along with a comment of "well, it's your funeral." I couldn't be sure if it was the lack of helmet, having one pint before cycling, or the combination that would kill...

Carradry version of Carradice might be a compromise? I'm a fan of Ortliebs so can't help much but unlimited money it's arkel (lottery win permitting of course otherwise I can't justify £300+). Just out of interest, I had a look at Arkel - they do look very nice - the classic bags especially but by ...

I have three Helinox chairs, the most recent purchase being a Chair Zero, specifically for cycle touring. Really grateful for it on a recent tour in France. It is small and light, takes up very little room in a pannier, yet the seat is far enough from the ground to make it practical. So comfortable ...