Cycling UK Forum

The Sustrans C2C is a very good starting point. It can be done without problem on a road bike and over the years a good range of services and accomodation has blossomed along the route. Check out the website http://www.c2c-guide.co.uk. All the info and links you need

This is my home region and as a retired police officer, and a cyclist, I'm sad and sickened. To run off in this way indicates a cowardly selfishness which beggars belief. An example of the 'me me' attitude which ,sadly, so many people display. Undoubtedly when eventually caught and interviewed the errant driver will say 'Sorry, I made a mistake' Such is the example our politicians have set us!

Fines - in principle a good idea, but where does it end - do we fine/tax newspaper proprietors if their product is found on the street, or what about sweet and ice cream manufacturers. I think the solution to the problem is education - teach the so and so's the that litter is wrong and so easily avoided!! If the education idea doesn't work then what about a b****y big kick up the rear!!!! Sorry but it makes you cross!

Thanks for the response. At the moment I'm considering the Agu Yamaska (any views on the quality and longevity or otherwise of this make?) and the Altura Aran. Neither is available for a looksee in LBS's in the area so I'll eventually order by mail with a view to returning if I'm unhappy when I get my hands on the choice. My main use will be for day to day use on a supported LEJOG later this year. I normally use a smallish bar bag for day rides but feel I may want to take a little more with me on the E2E.,

Quite agree. Also, it amazes me how far from the various takeaway food shops the rubbish is deposited. It's quite possible to find wrappers and cartons tens of miles from the nearest Golden Arches, although to give Ronald credit where it's due, I think staff do make an effort to keep tidy the vicinity of the outlets

It's the same situation with the voucher appearing in the Daily Telegraph on Saturday - it appeared to offer 10% off bikes and 15% off accessories. But guess what, when I rang to price a Garmin 705, I was told the voucher did not apply as the item had already been reduced from the rrp. I felt conned. I like Evans and I like the Telegraph but not as much as I used too. How much goodwill are they prepared to lose?

Forgive my time wasting - I should have searched before posting. I've now done it and found an interesting and germane thread. However, any further comments welcome

My rack bag has been savaged by a mouse to the extent that it is no longer usable. Consequently I am in the market for another. My need is for something large enough for a day ride or Audax - perhaps 7 litre capacity or thereabouts. Any recommendations. What do people think about the type which includes pannier like fold outs on each side? Thanks in anticipation

I converted my Super Galaxy from bar end to Sora STI. Best thing I've ever done, it makes the bike so much more enjoyable. Go ahead you'll love the difference

Took part in the Northern Rock Cyclone Sportive yesterday for the first time - 62 miles around Northumberland. Excellent weather, excellent scenery and excellent organisation. It was a good day overall. I would recommend the event to all. Come to the North East and see what we have to offer - our hills are not too bad!!

As Homer would say 'Doh'

(but of course I did know that)

I wasn't impressed with that slow bike article, but, as it 'appens, I think my bike is becoming slower as the years go by. It seems that if I wait for a while I'll be 'slow cycling' with the best of them (I hope I'm talking about a v v long wait)

Talking of Anoraks, my late mother reckoned that my brother and I were the first people in our village to own an anorak - that would be about 1960ish. And whilst I'm on the subject, she also reckoned that we were the first in the village to wear home knitted bobble hats (or pom pom hats as we called them in those cissyier days)

I don't know anyone who has 700 tyres - except perhaps Mr Wiggle!!

My Super Galaxy has the year of manufacture included in a transfer at the bottom of the seat tube - it's a 1997 model. Haven't looked closely at others to see if this practice is current or commenced before 1997