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All the clubs in my area are full of idiots, that's why.
Pretty awful reputational damage to her employer and good of them to go out of their way to make a statement.
Perhaps some contribution to the sponsorship of the Tour Series event in Aylsham might also make amends
I've been inspired. I'm gonna buy that Chinese knock off Garmin WC jersey (Hushovd fan) and I'm gonna wear it. Feel free to drop me on climbs, or on the flat. Good job I love riding my bike, or I would've quit long ago.
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Shame we can't use the same legislation to ban certain types of vehicular traffic from UK cities
Brave men and women!
http://innercitymobility.blogspot.de/2013/01/made-in-europe-portugal.html
I assume it is the 28 route.
Brave men and women!
http://innercitymobility.blogspot.de/2013/01/made-in-europe-portugal.html
I assume it is the 28 route.
Hear Hear
Good on you Ian Fitch.
On the look out myself for a similar project, looking for a nice reynolds frame but thinking carbon fork (if poss?) and modern components but with a subtle and considered approach. Not just ott carbon craziness if you know what I mean...
I love the canyon bikes.however I want to feel comfy on one first or I would have two of their mountain bike.will have a good look though Thanks
If you meet them at traffic lights, motion to roll down window and ask how there day is, where they are heading, if they are having a pleasant journey. Grin at them, and laugh at everything they say. Sets em right on edge...
If I get a close pass I usually stick my arm out.
Sometimes I shake my head.
I swore once or twice but then I realised that it looks generally bad on all cyclists, yes there is a bad driver there but people forget him but will remember your reactions/actions.
I had a guy swerve at me once pulling in front of me and then have an arguement about road positioning, just asked if he'd like to call the police to discuss it properly. 4x4 driving wanker soon moved on.
That "bigbikechain" website looks a bit like Halfords one. Wonder if that's deliberate.
Bet she votes UKIP too
Canyon Roadlite 6.0 AL - under 900 pounds, Shimano 105, 8.15 kg, I own it and I love it dearly.
edit: oops, I automatically went to a recommendation mode for a new bike, sorry about that!
And the Iceni member has posted on Facebook to the effect that he's sure it's her from the photos.
I am Ian Fitch,deputy managing partner of Larking Gowen. Regarding the tweets made by one of our employees on their personal twitter account,please be assured that this is not a view held by Larking Gowen and we most certainly do not condone this behaviour. We are taking the incidents very seriously, and a full and detailed investigation will be carried out and appropriate action taken. We have already spoken to Norfolk Police.
Seems she likely did hit someone. An Iceni Velo club member was knocked off and the Police were already alerted. More on it at http://ipayroadtax.com/no-such-thing-as-road-tax/i-knocked-a-cyclist-off...
I can give you his email address if you want
The quote:
The bank says it “wants to encourage more cyclists to consider wearing a helmet,” and adds that with more people cycling, whether for leisure or commuting, it wants “to make it as affordable and easy as possible for all cyclists to access a helmet, should they wish to wear one.”
I like the wording, it doesn't mention they should or its safer or it will save your life.
But it should still be down to personal choice.
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You're welcome.
Not insulting? You told someone to either lose a lot of weight , get fitter and basicly he should only ride gears that you deem correct on a road bike without any real advice .
So yes my comment still stands from my perspective , perhaps it may help you think before typing in future
Problem is there is too many motorists out there with anger issues to risk swearing at or whatever. As was proven in several posts recently. I usually resort to a didainful shake of the head though if they didn't see me they are highly unlikely to see me in the rear view mirror. Then indulge in a few sprints to shift the anger. On a very rare occasion has the motorist responded positively to my shout in the paSt.
Another tactic I employ is when entering a traffic calming obstacle I drift into the middle and drop my outside arm to a 45* angle and waggle my fingure in a disproving manner if the vehicle behind is trying to squeeze through. The track stare is equally useful and intimidating. Especially when wearing mirrored lenses. A bit like arnie in the terminator
The economics of this are all wrong. Barclays get some goodwill but won't be subsidising the 10% I suspect, Sports Direct get more people going into their shops...except they won't get many for a mere 10% discount. If they were serious it would be more like 40% off, as it is all it will achieve will be the forthcoming comments below about the pros and cons of head protection.
Without going over old ground or whether to wear or not and NOT trying to sound like a snob, looking at both their sites, Sports Direct and http://www.bigbikechain.com/
I wouldn't really use any of these brands for a helmet, apart from maybe No Fear
Cosmic Dunlop MFX A Pure Muddyfox Nerf Silverfox Spiderman Universal Airwalk BigFoot Disney No Fear Raleigh
Maybe this one..... http://www.sportsdirect.com/no-fear-skate-helmet-752036?colcode=75203606