Are bike thieves targeting doctors and teachers?; Chinese media reports theory US military cyclist who came to Wuhan was “patient zero”; Threat to close Royal Parks to cyclists if rules aren’t respected; Belgian pro’s 369km Zwift session + more
British Cycling sharing an activity for the kids each day
The first one’s later this morning.
Starting tomorrow, we’ll be sharing a free @HSBC_UK #ReadySetRide 🚴♂️ game and activity every day at 11:00 in an aim to help you keep the kids active during #SchoolClosureUK 👍
Perfect for indoor play or in the garden! 🕺
Find out more here 👉 https://t.co/pzubSBQyOv pic.twitter.com/DFdJZQBjiD
— British Cycling (@BritishCycling) March 25, 2020
Threat to close Royal Parks to cyclists if rules aren't respected
Cyclists, please:
▶️ Stay 2m+ away from others
▶️ Stick to designated cycle routes
▶️ Respect the speed limit and other park users
▶️ Don’t race or spit
These are rules, not requests. Work together or we will have to close the parks to cyclists. #CoronavirusLockdownUK
— The Royal Parks (@theroyalparks) March 26, 2020
They’ve given similar advice to joggers (albeit without the threat).
All the same, the message has had a mixed response.
Some have pointed out that rat-running motorists in Regent’s Park aren’t helping matters.
It’s very hard when you are pinned against the kerb by rat runners – just shut the gates. This is a national emergency. https://t.co/8gaeN5yasF
— The Dynaslow 🚴♂️🐈👨👩👧 (@TheDynaslow) March 26, 2020
How much distance should you leave to the cyclist ahead in a time of pandemic?
How to cycle responsibly in a time of pandemic
At the weekend, Richmond Park Cyclists urged people to ride alone or risk being banned after images showed cyclists queueing at one of the refreshment kiosks.
Rules on social distancing were widely ignored by many visitors – not just cyclists – resulting in motor vehicles being banned from three Royal Parks and the closure of a number of cafés and kiosks.
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Laurens De Vreese fails to eat enough sandwiches during 369km Zwift session
Last week on the live blog, we reported how Belgian riders Oliver Naesen (AG2R La Mondiale) and Maxim Pirard had gone for a quick 365km spin.
Inspired by this, Astana’s Laurens De Vreese has posted a ride to Strava he’s tagged as the #OliverNaesenChallenge
De Vreese did 369km. Even more strikingly, he did it on a turbo trainer.
Someone really should point out to him that you can choose to ride different courses on Zwift. (Or maybe he’s just pacing himself in the expectation that he’ll eventually ride all of them in the coming weeks and months.)
Posting about the feat on Twitter, the UCI reckoned De Vreese sustained himself with four sandwiches.
🗺️370km
🕐11 hours
💦7698 calories
🥪4 sandwichesThose are the stats for @AstanaTeam rider @LaurensDeVreese mighty indoor ride on his @tacx trainer! 🥵 #CyclingUnited pic.twitter.com/gyeD1fwm6r
— UCI (@UCI_cycling) March 26, 2020
We don’t know about you, but we’d eat four sandwiches in 11 hours without even going near a turbo trainer.
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Congrats on writing some bullsh#t ragebait road.cc team. The councillor was asked why revenues were lower than forecast and he answered the question. There as no outrage or seeking to pass blame. They forecast a level of income and then it turned out that raising the price of parking and encouraging walking and cycling did what it was meant to do. This is Daily Mail level trash.
I had one of the masks in the lead photo in the 90s. Neoprene, with a filter insert and a one way valve. Far too sweaty for summers down here and impossible to properly seal around the nose, so glasses would fog up. Maybe the authors could be asked to recommend masks that are suitable for this use.
"For example, how many rainbow jerseys would Anquetil, Hinault, or Induráin have won if the discipline had existed in their pomp?" Before the world TT championship existed, the GP Des Nations was regarded as the unofficial world championship. Anquetil won that six times in a row and nine times in all, so there's a bit of a way to go for anyone to match that record...
@eburtthebike You're just not folding and unfolding them vigorously enough.
@eburtthebike Two groups? Or one group and a subset of that same group?
" The operator added they were open to further consultation discussing what led to the decision, but did not suggest they would be lifting their ban" Consultation only happens when the outcome has not been decided: this has been decided, it is not consultation. Basically, it's appalling British management refusing to discuss the unjustifiable decision they've made because they're too proud/arrogant. In my experience, much of British management is defined by their pride and arrogance. "The network has since been expanded through the creation of new stations, the electrification of existing lines, and the use of trains capable of running on battery power." (Wikipedia) What kind of batteries? We should be told. Edit: found it: "...the six one-tonne Lithium Titanate Oxide batteries...." Railmagazine. But "Lithium titanate oxide (LTO) batteries have a much lower fire and thermal runaway risk than standard lithium-ion batteries, but they can still vent, catch fire, or release toxic gases under extreme abuse or high states of charge." So if the non-folding bikes used lithium titanate oxide batteries, they'd be fine.
@tomascjenkins less of a grease more of a liquid.
@Backladder Have you ever heard of a folding bike bursting into flames? No? I rest my case.
"The cycle lane has been criticised as a waste of money by local motorists and Reform UK supporters." With those two groups attacking it, the cycle lane is 100%, cast iron, guaranteed right. You couldn't ask for a more authoritative endorsement.
Hmmmm, until this government manages to ban face coverings…..
14 thoughts on “Are bike thieves targeting doctors and teachers?; Chinese media reports theory US military cyclist who came to Wuhan was “patient zero”; Threat to close Royal Parks to cyclists if rules aren’t respected; Belgian pro’s 369km Zwift session + more”
I initially read that as De
I initially read that as De Vreese had consumed 7698 calories in his 4 sandwiches.
Those would be some sandwiches.
I’d struggle to get it in a
I’d struggle to get it in a jersey pocket…
“Pendyffryn Caravan Park in
“Pendyffryn Caravan Park in Dwygyfylchi, near Penmaenmawr.”
Sad tragic accident, but Wales, Go Home, You’re Drunk.
Richard_pics wrote:
Sad tragic accident, but Wales, Go Home, You’re Drunk.
— Richard_picsFuck off.
And when you’ve done that you can fuck off again.
Easily acheived with lard
Easily acheived with lard sandwiches and extra spam/ cornbeef to hold in the goo.
Re a TdF without spectators,
Re a TdF without spectators, I’m sure the cities and towns that pay shedloads of money to have the race come through their areas might want a refund, but otherwise I can see the attraction.
lesterama wrote:
In the past I have needed a plumber, a doctor, a motor mechanic, even a builder. I have never needed a professional sportsman, let’s keep this in perspective.
Golgafrincham Ark B, I’m
Golgafrincham Ark B, I’m afraid.
HipLok have tweeted an offer
HipLok have tweeted an offer of one of their big locks for securing whater ICU Doctor Dan’s bike is next.
Bike theives are very much scum, and they are going to have to unfortuantely up their game when so few bikes are being locked up at train stations and in shopping centres.
No 80% income for criminals or those on the black market.
The picture of the doctor’s
The picture of the doctor’s lock is a bit ‘concerning’ I.e. that ain’t no lock it’s a rubber band to a thief. Even I could break that.
Yeah, I agree, but he had
Yeah, I agree, but he had locked it ‘[in] the locked staff compound’, so not outside his local Tesco.
easy to be wise after the event etc etc and let’s hope someone sorts the good doctor out with a nice new bike. NHS staff are undertaking the worst risks imaginable on a daily basis, often without the correct PPE, and require our ongoing support.
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regarding the eBike battery
regarding the eBike battery ‘explosion’ any more detail? Like, who manufactured the battery?
I have been managing / maintaining fleets of eBikes for years. We only ever use Bosch batteries and motors and I have never heard of a battery exploding.
I don’t want to make assumptions but would this exploding battery be from a ‘internet eBike’ I wonder?
When buying an eBike the single most expensive component is the battery. If it isn’t then I wouldn’t buy it.
From the Shropshire Star-
From the Shropshire Star-
“An inquest in Ruthin heard how the couple were keen cyclists and bought electric bikes from Powabykes in Kingswinford in 2014.”