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Do they usually have
Do they usually have comments on opinion pieces? Or did they deliberately turn off comments because she mentions them in the article?
I agree with Welsh boy and
I agree with Welsh boy and why aren’t gloves and glasses included as safety accessories? Also, standards compliance should go on the list of desired features for a light.
Sorry, but pedestrians don’t
Sorry, but pedestrians don’t have to walk single file even though it’d be more convenient for others. Also, bear in mind that some might be deaf and thus not hear anything (and yes, they’re allowed to walk there or ride a bike or drive).
Cerysdad wrote:
… [B]I don’t really care much about how it looks[/B] ….Heresy!
I liked it but could have had
I liked it but could have had some more shots of terrified pedestrians running for their lives.You might as well send it in to them to help add a bit of balance, but I doubt it’ll make much difference to the frothing readership.
That’s probably more
That’s probably more manageable, but then I’ve seen gridlocks caused by tailbacks at supermarket car parks with similar numbers.
Drive-in gigs sounds like a
Drive-in gigs sounds like a disaster to me. Cars are not a great way of moving thousands of people into and out of an area at the same time, so there’s just going to be huge lines of vehicles belching fumes into our air (hopefully most will turn their engines off whilst waiting).
I prefer the passive
I prefer the passive aggressive peds to the actually aggressive drivers.
(I sometimes quite enjoy meeting the clueless ped with their dog if I have to stop and then briefy make friends with the dog)
Personally, I use Firefox on
Personally, I use Firefox on Linux most of the time and am not a big fan of Chrome (I do use chromium browser sometimes when all my plugins stop websites from working properly). I like auto-updates as I think it reduces the risk of having known security issues unpatched and it’s rare for Google to stuff up Chrome.
Not according to the article.
Not according to the article.
With very good reason!Only if you have permissions to install apps and change file associations, which a lot of people don’t on work computers.Users downloading software and docs and unthinkingly clicking links are the biggest security risk any company (or home) computer is exposed to. I don’t let my family members or colleagues use a computer profile with admin rights without a valid reason.
I’d recommend Foxit reader before Adobe for viewing PDFs on a PC (and Preview if you’re on a Mac). Changing file associations for things like PDF didn’t used to require elevated privileges but I haven’t checked on Win10.
Foxit is okay, but Chrome is more likely to be already installed and keeps itself updated as well. (Adobe is possibly the worst company for security – avoid at all costs).
Definitely do it.
Definitely do it.
Starting now is ideal due to the good weather – you can cycle in whatever you find comfortable. It’s up to you if you bother with lycra shorts etc. as a 6 mile journey probably won’t cause any chaffing or discomfort.
As the weather gets colder, you’ll need some more clothes and equipment. Layering is a good way of dealing with temperature changes. I own a couple of merino long sleeve base layers which I wear under a cycle top when the temperature goes below about 10°. A good rain-proof top can then be worn as well when the temperature gets colder (or it’s a bit wet).
Waterproof gloves and shoes are essential for winter (the Northwave Arctic shoes are brilliant). I’d also recommend always carry waterproof trousers and jacket for when you suddenly get caught out by the weather changing.
As far as motivation is concerned, you should aim for it to become an ingrained habit so that you’re dressed and on your bike before you’ve really decided on whether to cycle or not.
I think Cycle2Work covers accessories as well, but it depends on whether your workplace implements the scheme (mine doesn’t).
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Thank you. You sound like you also need to reduce the bulk đŸ˜‰ Do you think my pared down list sounds OK or too risky?I carry a dynaplug racer, spare tube, mini pump, CO2 cannister plus injector, tyre levers, minitool, chain tool, spare links and a park tool tyre boot. Definitely too much as I rarely use any of that. I did give the spare tube to a punctured cyclist near Keynsham the other day, so I’m glad that I’ve bothered carrying it unused for so long.
Sounds fine to me. Ultimately it depends on how lucky you are and what risk you’re happy to accept. Personally I’m always thinking in terms of how things go wrong (I work with computers) and it really bugs me if it’s something that’s easy to fix with the right tool and foresight.
I carry a dynaplug racer,
I carry a dynaplug racer, spare tube, mini pump, CO2 cannister plus injector, tyre levers, minitool, chain tool, spare links and a park tool tyre boot. Definitely too much as I rarely use any of that. I did give the spare tube to a punctured cyclist near Keynsham the other day, so I’m glad that I’ve bothered carrying it unused for so long.
Here’s a picture showing how
Here’s a picture showing how they fit around the battery (not sure what that metal clip is for – I don’t have one of them). The ridges on the outside of the holders allow the battery to friction fit into the bottom of the seatpost.
