Onket
Je suis [CONTENT REMOVED]
Filter only really reapeated what he'd already posted earlier!
How was your cycle commute?
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Onket
Je suis [CONTENT REMOVED]
That sounds like a lie-in. I've already cycled to the station and caught my train.
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Dogsauce
I’ve got Skol but I’m not a Scholar
This article:
http://londonist.com/2015/02/londons-cyclists-danger-unto-themselves-says-tfl-board-member.php?
has attracted some of the usual anti-cyclist rants, but I particularly like someone who states that they are 'always astounded by the arrogance of cyclists' who 'wear dark clothing'!!
http://londonist.com/2015/02/londons-cyclists-danger-unto-themselves-says-tfl-board-member.php?
has attracted some of the usual anti-cyclist rants, but I particularly like someone who states that they are 'always astounded by the arrogance of cyclists' who 'wear dark clothing'!!
ChrisFilter
Like a boss.
ChrisFilter
Like a boss.
It was a genuine mistake - I left it in my car and left my car keys in the hotel. I had been riding for 18 months at the time, and spent a year or so without a helmet defending my position that sans helmet gave me greater visibility/manouvrability/confidence on the bike (and a bit of other BS I didn't necessarily believe in to labour my point...) But I had relented and was a prohelmeter for 6months/year or so until the above...But I forgot it on the very worst day - you just want to go balls and survive, and worrying about going down (which was highly likely owing to the cobbles) and being surrounded by other determined pedal mashers was a thorn in the back of my mind and tbh felt a right wally the whole day. I consider it my penance for being a prick about helmets in the first place
To go back to the helmet debate, like I said, do what you like - it's not the most logical or unemotive stance, but I don't think I'd ever forgive myself (nor live it down) if I was in an accident and my (dear old!) Mum had to visit me in Hospital knowing I could have prevented some of the (potentially serious) damage.
I'm an idiot - I didn't clock that that was you. I thought you were just posting a pic of a generic Rapha-wearer and scolding them for a lack of helmet.
It was late, my little boy isn't sleeping well at the moment. Forgive me.
ChrisFilter
Like a boss.
That sounds like a lie-in. I've already cycled to the station and caught my train.
You can have the double-hard bastard points. I'd rather see 6am as an early start!
Sigmund Fraud
893 all the way.
Dogsauce
I’ve got Skol but I’m not a Scholar
Less sore this morning, even managed the short two mile London commute on the old mountain bike I keep down here. I don't even have any impressive bruising, just a bit of a scuff on the elbow. What's the point in going into the side of a fiesta at 25mph if you don't get any war wounds to show off down the pub?
Sigmund Fraud
893 all the way.
you are the Johnny Hoogerland of the forum Dogsauce
Lord Hugh
Multiply and
Just wait a week or so, your shoulder will be plenty annoying and you can do lots of complaining then
(if my misfortunes are anything to go by)
ChrisFilter
Like a boss.
He's one of the most cheerful chaps you could meet IRL. I've had the pleasure on several occasions. Hence my long-held suspicion that he's the Trollmaster General.
plurker
tú no tienes la culpa mi amor que el mundo sea feo
To try and get the Ford taken off the road sooner, obvs. (sorry to hear your misfortune)
Ride this morning was cold, and then a black cab decided to pass me on Blackfriars Bridge so fricking close his mirror brushed my bag; desperately rushing to get to the red-lighted ped crossing just ahead of me. Cnut. I hate Blackfriars Bridge approach; going South-North is a nightmare.
Orang Utan
Psychick Worrier Ov Geyoor
I was being a pissed crybaby wanker last night. Apologies. Still, most cycling clothing sucks....
Orang Utan
Psychick Worrier Ov Geyoor
What are the best and worst bridges?
Tower Bridge can be terrifying.
London Bridge is OK going south but a bit hair raising if you need to make a right going north.
Vauxhall and Battersea bridges aren't too scary.
I like Albert and Hammersmith Bridges.
Battersea Bridge
plurker
tú no tienes la culpa mi amor que el mundo sea feo
Tower is fine - it's so slow you can filter outside all of the traffic
London I used to find okay when it was on my commute.
I'd never ride near Vauxhall by choice, so no experience
Blackfriars is fine s/bound, n/boud horrid
I used to ride Wandsworth Roundabout - that bridge was a bit nightmarish, but that was 10 years+ ago so no idea now.
Orang Utan
Psychick Worrier Ov Geyoor
It's more the approaches to Tower Bridge that I don't like. Going north onto the bridge has a lot of traffic going too fast and passing you too close. And on the north side traffic comes from too many directions at once
Dogsauce
I’ve got Skol but I’m not a Scholar
Just wait a week or so, your shoulder will be plenty annoying and you can do lots of complaining then
My right shoulder is still actually buggered from my pothole somersault last April. Maybe this incident will have shaken it back into order. It took about two weeks for that one to suddenly cry out in pain after the crash. The pain from the new incident is lower down the same arm. I do have one tiny bruise at the base of my left index finger.
Sigmund Fraud
893 all the way.
Battersea is fine but Vauxhall is horrid, particularly the death race of the Vauxhall one way system on the S side.
Lord Hugh
Multiply and
Maybe you could go with the "I'm so tough I took out a Ford Fiesta and all I got is this tiny bruise" angle this time?
Orang Utan
Psychick Worrier Ov Geyoor
I just take it all out on you cunts online
Orang Utan
Psychick Worrier Ov Geyoor
I've always liked going through Vauxhall Cross, perversely
Sigmund Fraud
893 all the way.
well you would, wouldn't you.
Orang Utan
Psychick Worrier Ov Geyoor
I don't like coming from Vauxhall to the bridge - I always take the actual cycle path. But coming off the bridge onto South Lambeth Road is fun.
Dogsauce
I’ve got Skol but I’m not a Scholar
Hoping I didn't leave my nice back light on the bike when it was locked up at Euston Tower today, because I don't appear to have it. About 50% certain that I left it in Leeds because I have my shitty light with me, but I'll usually have one or other on the back in daylight these days.
I've enjoyed riding today, my london bike is weirdly comfortable and accelerates nicely due to the low gearing. I actually kind of like filtering in heavy traffic, there's an art to it and you sort of become hyper aware of everything around you. My fuck ups tend to be not thinking of other cyclists filtering behind me, as you never have to deal with other riders in Leeds as barely anyone rides there.
I've enjoyed riding today, my london bike is weirdly comfortable and accelerates nicely due to the low gearing. I actually kind of like filtering in heavy traffic, there's an art to it and you sort of become hyper aware of everything around you. My fuck ups tend to be not thinking of other cyclists filtering behind me, as you never have to deal with other riders in Leeds as barely anyone rides there.
a_chap
When the world came apart, where were you?
But then they can't see your beautiful blue eyes.....
I've been drinking again, haven't I? Damn me.
Was totes meaning to post this the other night when we were trying to convince Orang Utan of the merits of the cycling cap.
edit: No idea why I'm sideways. And I've just noticed the beard. Hmmm.
edit: No idea why I'm sideways. And I've just noticed the beard. Hmmm.
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Orang Utan
Psychick Worrier Ov Geyoor
Almost as ghastly as baseball caps
Rebelda
Nearly as bad as Badgers
that is awesome! And i maintain that you are David O'Docherty and i claim my £5.Oi! Orang Utan !! NO!
