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- 26 Feb 2013, 10:11am
- Forum: Campaigning & Public Policy
- Topic: Poynton regeneration scheme
- Replies: 49
- Views: 6631
Re: Poynton regeneration scheme
OK, I get it, the Hazelmere crossroads example I posted isn't even remotely close to Poynton :) . Maybe it could be turned into a Poynton if they removed all the rubbish? With regards to supermarket car parks, one that I am familiar with has lots of white paint showing one way only flows and giveway...
- 25 Feb 2013, 6:08pm
- Forum: Campaigning & Public Policy
- Topic: Poynton regeneration scheme
- Replies: 49
- Views: 6631
Re: Poynton regeneration scheme
Thirdcrank, I don't disagree with anything that you said, you are accurate as ever. Just to show that there is nothing new under the sun, here is a junction on google maps not far from where I live that has two abutting roundabouts. I doubt it carries as much traffic as Poynton but at peak times thi...
- 25 Feb 2013, 2:08pm
- Forum: Bikes & Bits – Technical section
- Topic: cutting a wheel axle
- Replies: 20
- Views: 1751
Re: cutting a wheel axle
meic wrote:Remember to leave a nut on the axle which can recut damaged threads as you take it off.
Would it be a good idea to use an old sacraficial nut that you could throw away if necessary rather than one you intended to re-use later?
- 24 Feb 2013, 11:21pm
- Forum: The Tea Shop
- Topic: fonetic inglish!
- Replies: 60
- Views: 1840
Re: fonetic inglish!
There is a book by Ian M Banks called "Feersum Endjinn". One of the characters thoughts are all written phonetically or as abreviations. This put me off reading it for a while but I persisted. It turned out that this character was the most entertaining one it the book.
- 24 Feb 2013, 10:26pm
- Forum: On the road
- Topic: A place to record long distance utility rides
- Replies: 56
- Views: 7189
Re: A place to record long distance utility rides
Why take the pee, clearly people have differing ideas about what certain things mean to them, I voiced MY opinion, I didn't slate anyone I just made it clear I didn't consider certain riding as utility, if you're going to respond with stupid comments that end a sensible discussion...well done :roll...
- 24 Feb 2013, 10:48am
- Forum: On the road
- Topic: A place to record long distance utility rides
- Replies: 56
- Views: 7189
Re: A place to record long distance utility rides
hexhome wrote:But I am still allowed to enjoy utility cycling aren't I?
NO, we are not allowed to have fun here. Keep in line and no freewheeling allowed. Keep pedaling.
Utility bicycles are to be supplied one of 4 fixed sizes and only three prescribed colours are permitted.
- 23 Feb 2013, 10:07pm
- Forum: On the road
- Topic: A place to record long distance utility rides
- Replies: 56
- Views: 7189
Re: A place to record long distance utility rides
People are cycling full stop, that's why it doesn't matter how you quantify it, so long as people are on bikes. Visiting friends or cycling to the start of an audax is a leisure thing, it's not what I would describe as utility. As I said, makes no odds so long as people are bikes. Utility riding do...
- 17 Feb 2013, 12:11pm
- Forum: On the road
- Topic: Qu for the laid-back fraternity
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1052
Re: Qu for the laid-back fraternity
I bought a recumbent trike a few years ago for the same reasons as the OP. I have used it occasionally in good weather too, but it mostly comes out when there is snow/ice. It's an expensive way to keep on the road when the weather turns bad. They use salt on the roads round here and it make a mess o...
- 17 Feb 2013, 11:38am
- Forum: Campaigning & Public Policy
- Topic: The British Cycling Economy
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2130
Re: The British Cycling Economy
The report refers to three arbitary groups 'ocasional', 'regular' and 'frequent'. I haven't been able to work out is meant by regular and frequent. I know what the dictionary definitions are, but I don't understand how they are being used here. There is an explanation of sorts on page 12 but I don't...
- 13 Feb 2013, 10:24pm
- Forum: On the road
- Topic: Is this a good idea?
- Replies: 49
- Views: 1610
Re: Is this a good idea?
The comparison with the nederlands isn't fair. They have strict liability, we don't. Their drivers will stop, ours will run the cyclist down. I remember CJ posting about how Dutch motorist got confused when when he didn't exercise his prority over the motorist on cycle paths that crossed roads.
- 12 Feb 2013, 12:03pm
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: What exactly is a Tyre Boot?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 4611
Re: What exactly is a Tyre Boot?
I smell 'jolly jack' humour here! I once served in the RN as an Artificer and the Apprentice Training Establishment crest (below) carried for many the motto "if you can't fit it, hit it!' http://forum.ctc.org.uk/download/file.php?id=19847&mode=view Forgive me, but that badge seem to have a...
- 12 Feb 2013, 11:31am
- Forum: Does anyone know … ?
- Topic: Advice on cycle parking/bike shed
- Replies: 43
- Views: 3859
Re: Advice on cycle parking/bike shed
Merry_Wanderer, ukdodger, Sorry, I didn't make clear that I was resurrecting an old thread. These incidents happened a number of years ago. Since then the firm has gone bust and the employees made redundant. My post that resurected the thread was just an update on what had happened in the intervenin...
- 10 Feb 2013, 12:22pm
- Forum: On the road
- Topic: Bring your own tarpaulin
- Replies: 2
- Views: 935
Re: Bring your own tarpaulin
kwackers wrote:I'd imagine it's obviously been commandeered by a local resident as permanent parking.
For some reason this had me cringing at the thought of "resident only" cycle parking. Lets hope that never happens.
- 9 Feb 2013, 3:13pm
- Forum: Campaigning & Public Policy
- Topic: Pedestrian safety on shared paths
- Replies: 121
- Views: 5337
Re: Pedestrian safety on shared paths
gaz wrote:thirdcrank wrote:Anyway, my question is "Is there a word similar to chuggers for people who try to sell you their electricity?"
Electrocutioners?
Chargers?
- 9 Feb 2013, 2:29pm
- Forum: Campaigning & Public Policy
- Topic: Cycling Policy for work
- Replies: 10
- Views: 857
Re: Cycling Policy for work
In another thread, refering to the difficulties of parking a recumbent trike, [XAP]bob wrote : At one place I was tempted to install a ground anchor in one of the parking spaces... There are excentrics like [XAP]bob and I who usually ([XAP]bob) or occassionally (myself) use cycles that don't fit in ...