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Our window cleaner told me that he rarely gets Christmas tips from his customers in the wealthier areas of town. Maybe it's part of the go getter / climb the greasy pole mentality. I once read that many Olympic gold medalists share a lot of common personality traits with psychopaths - the need to dominate, to come out on top, to soundly beat your opponents. Perhaps the same applies to some high fliers in business?

The only important characteristic for me is whether I can mount a front derailleur, so I can have my preferred 550+% gravel-bike gear range with no large gaps (for doing long, steep Alpine climbs and also have a gear for pedalling on the downhills)?

38x10T on 32in wheels? Sounds like some solid leg power there!

Imagine how their brains would react, if they ever visited the Netherlands (on so many other levels, too)

@mdavidford Perhaps it's for lycrist infiltration - or maybe they're doing anti-doping work with the UCI? Breaking into the peloton disguised as avid cyclists?

Hexlox to protect your bits. Pricey but oh so ingenious...

The bit about evil rich people has some road relevance. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/sep/03/ig-nobel-prize-awards-2026-winners

Yes, but those are essential vehicles. Without them able to drive up and down that road (Park St) at will, fighting over the parking spaces, all the local shops would close immediately. The looney-green council had a plan to bus gate one end, but fortunately the WECA mayor decided to refuse the cash in the face of mere democracy.

@chrisonabike I have seen the guy in the photo riding sans-helmet for around 15 years. He remains in one piece, though I put that down to his riding skill and good sense rather than any other factor.

Yes. Definitely wedges. Happily not covered with mayonnaise. They need to give haggis more respect as well. TBH it never looks that inviting, but usually tastes great. For a great angle on Scottish food, I would like to see them feature haggis as a crouton on top of a Scottish filet steak.