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by MrsMothy
16 Jul 2008, 5:52pm
Forum: Non-standard, Human Powered Vehicles
Topic: Unicyling
Replies: 7
Views: 2051

We went to Shrewsbury folk festival last year (going again at Aug BH) and all the kids were learning to unicycle on diff height cycles as well as walk on stilts, juggle and hoola hoop but not necessarily at the same time. These kids were amazing.

Denise
by MrsMothy
10 Jul 2008, 7:54pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Fallen in love with a Princess
Replies: 20
Views: 2769

I think the Pure and Bliss in midnight blue look gorgeous!!!!
by MrsMothy
10 Jul 2008, 7:30pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Waterproof jacket?
Replies: 9
Views: 1562

Tim and I did a 300km (my first at that distance) Audax in April starting at 11pm on the Saturday. It basically rained from 2am until 10.30am...ish on the Sunday morning. Our Gore Paclites kept us dry and comfortable throughout this. We also have Nevis Altura jackets but although I am regarded as "Nesh" I would have roasted even during the night section zipped up in mine. I find my Nevis great for mid winter short rides when I don't intend to push myself or if I'm using my bike to go from a-b. On day rides however I would much rather use several layers that I can peel off as and when and wear the Gore Paclite if its wet or windy. I do intend, however, to get a pair of rainlegs. I've read some great reviews but as yet have no experience.
Denise
by MrsMothy
9 Jul 2008, 11:19pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: What are you doing?
Replies: 131
Views: 11543

ps Goodnight all!!!
by MrsMothy
9 Jul 2008, 11:17pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: What are you doing?
Replies: 131
Views: 11543

I'm waiting for my cup of herbal tea before going to bed after an hours bell ring in our local church tower followed by an hour or so (bit elongated as someone had a birthday today) social with the other ringers in the local pub :D :P :D :P .
by MrsMothy
3 Jul 2008, 10:25am
Forum: Non-standard, Human Powered Vehicles
Topic: what you got then?
Replies: 37
Views: 10695

We have
a Longstaff Rholoff Tandem called Joybringer :D :D :D (only the second Rholoff they made and just had her 1st birthday in May)
a BikeFriday Twosday called The Beast. :twisted:
I also have
a matt black Airnimal Chamleon. He's (only one of my bikes that is masculine) call Matt (well its as good a name as any). 8) 8) 8)
I used to have a Brompton L6 (I think it was L6 anyway) but I sold it to help finance Matt.
( I've also got my ultra smart beautiful half bike...shes called Shortstaff because shes a superb Longstaff but as I'm only liccle so is she...but I'm not supposed to mention her in this section am I :( :( :( ).
Denise
by MrsMothy
2 Jun 2008, 4:55pm
Forum: Cycling Goods & Services - Your Reviews
Topic: Evans service
Replies: 6
Views: 2713

We went to Evans on Deansgate in Manchester looking at heartrate monitors and I think it must have been the youngsters first day out of school. He could tell me that they were different colours and different prices, but nothing about comparative functions and had no idea of how to get the info. I would have thought that they would have had some sort of comparison chart or could have looked at the info in the box. We eventually suggested that perhaps one of his colleagues (all chatting and giggling around the tills-we were the only customers in there) might have some ideas. He went away and came back about 10mins later and suggested that perhaps we should look on the internet for the comparison info, choose which one we wanted and then pop back and buy it. :? :?: :?: Glad to hear that other Evans store are so much better. We went in one in London some years ago and that was great.
by MrsMothy
2 Jun 2008, 4:37pm
Forum: Cycling Goods & Services - Your Reviews
Topic: Corinne Dennis
Replies: 28
Views: 39576

Re: Corinne Dennis

YEP. MJ the fattest cyclist on the isle of Man, has finally found cycle clothes that fit! And they dont look horrible on either. Will def buy a again from her.



Mary[/quote]


Hi ManxCat
I'm at the other end of the spectrum, 5ft and a skinny size 6-8(uk sizes) and CD clothing is great for me as well :D . I've been wearing CD clothing since I started cycling about 8 years ago and buy it mainly from Longstaffs(NuL) which is only about 20 miles from where we live in Cheshire. I have tried other makes but can't be doing with flappy clothing especially the 'gaping legs' and 'waistbands that have to be tucked under bra staps because the sizing is sooo wrong' that you get with a lot of other brands. I also like the fact that the shoulders in her shirts sit on my shoulders and don't irritate by dangling half way down my upper arms. Her ladies kit is actual made to fit ladies and is not just cut down mens kit. My husband has got some of her gents kit and he loves that too.
Perhaps this is a case of ONE BRAND FITS ALL :!:
Denise
by MrsMothy
29 May 2008, 5:09pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Cycle friendly B&Bs
Replies: 3
Views: 593

Cycle friendly B&Bs

Does anyone know if there is a good website which has lists of good cycle friendly B&Bs? I did find a CTC list but looking at the Peak District and Shropshire, where I am planning tours at present, there were hardly any entries. If such a site doesn't exist, can anyone recommend anywhere in the Shrewsbury area with decent cycle storage and evening meals within walking distance. Its for a one night stay only on a short weekend tour exploring some of the back lanes. We hope to stay over in the Tarporley area on the Friday night, Shrewsbury area (poss to the SE but not too far away) on the Saturday night and then back home again. It will be our first tour on our newest tandem, the 'JoyBringer'. She's done some dayrides and Audaxes up to and including a 300k but, as yet, she's not done any proper touring. We hope to take her touring in France next summer so we ought to get her use to the idea with some short breaks locally.
Thanks in advance for any help given.
by MrsMothy
29 May 2008, 4:46pm
Forum: The Tea Shop
Topic: What's your favourite sandwich?
Replies: 92
Views: 10556

Homemade humous with thin slithers of sweet pepper, spring onion and cucumber in a wholemeal wrap. Really tasty and nutritious as well! :D :D :D
by MrsMothy
29 May 2008, 3:59pm
Forum: On the road
Topic: Found this nifty trailer...
Replies: 16
Views: 2330

It must be more stable than fully loaded panniers as it has a lower centre of gravity and three wheels sharing the load instead of two should make for less resistance as well.
by MrsMothy
29 May 2008, 12:07pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Where to buy ladies touring shoes.
Replies: 8
Views: 1109

Eileithyia, last time I went into Decathalon, a couple of weeks ago, the only thing I couldn't get that was on my list were the shoes. Lots of off-road and large sizes but no 'ladies small tourers'. Thanks for the suggestion though. Its a great store isn't it.

Cunobelin, the Carnac Carlit looks nice and neat but if I eventually make the transition to clipless I will have to buy another pair of shoes. According to the Evans website, they are not SPD friendly. I might never need the facility, as my left ankle is really pretty feeble (on crutches at the moment as I recked it again at the weekend) but I'd like to keep my options open. Your suggestion is much appreciated as would any further ones be.

Denise
by MrsMothy
28 May 2008, 3:27pm
Forum: Touring & Expedition
Topic: Holidays with Bike Adventures???
Replies: 14
Views: 2378

Bike Adventures

(1)Thanks for your info Paul. Its a great help. I don't know if it will be possible for Tim and I to get the 'JoyBringer' (named after my mother in law who funded our new Longstaff tandem when she died) into a hotel room if there was no other secure cycle storage. It may also feel like my mother in law was keeping an eye on us which is not what one wants in an hotel room on holiday with ones husband. :roll: :oops: Perhaps we may end up using 'The Beast' (Tandem Twosday) or our half bikes (Longstaff solos) as they may make this aspect of the tour a little less hassle but we would much prefer the JoyBringer as she is so much more sociable.
(2) Are you back from your Bike Adventures tour yet Rickangus? How did you get on?
Denise
by MrsMothy
28 May 2008, 2:49pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Disabled Cycling
Replies: 30
Views: 3937

Re: trikes Galore

9494arnold wrote:George LONGSTAFF from Staffs is the place for Trikes. Long time since I was there and I am fairly sure that George himself has sadly passed away but last time I had dealings they were most helpful. Engineers as well as bike builders.

Also have a look at the Tricycle Association Website .

I'd steer away from the "disabled" sector,from what I have seen a lot of machines are inferior quality and heavy and expensive to boot .

Wish I had seen this before the weekend, I was in Hereford on Saturday and saw an ATB with a Trike Conversion,didn't look to closely at maker though.

Paul Arnold


Although the cycling world lost George a couple of years ago, Bev and her team are still very involved in enabling people with a disability, large or small as that disability may be, to continue/begin cyling. For example, earlier this year they were building machines for a number of paraplegic olympics teams and they seem most knowledgeable on what can and cannot be done. They treat everyone as an individual as no two people's disabilities can be completely identical. It may be worth your while contacting them before you come to any firm conclusions.
Regards
Denise
by MrsMothy
28 May 2008, 2:18pm
Forum: Does anyone know … ?
Topic: Where to buy ladies touring shoes.
Replies: 8
Views: 1109

Where to buy ladies touring shoes.

As I have not yet come to terms with clipless and need some new shoes for use with toeclips I have started hunting unsuccessfully for a pair of good old fashioned touring shoes. The sort I am after are black leather lace-ups possibly with ONE only velcro strap across the top of the laces (the sort with two straps get in the way of the toe clips...I know because I have a pair). I am not keen on the clumpy off road type that quite a few shops seem to be stocking. As I am petite with petite feet (narrow size 3-4) I want them to be quite dainty like the old fashioned touring shoes. It would be an added advantage if they were equiped to take cleats at a later date as I haven't yet given up hope of making the transition to clipless. Does anyone know of a stockist who has this type of shoe? We are based in east Cheshire but I would think it worth travelling to get the right sort of shoe.
Thankyou
Denise