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His use of the profane probably indicates that he is not a cunning linguist.

Maybe he was held in low esteem by his peers and siblings when very young.

Pity him his outfit, fitness, lack of trafic sense, and finally (but by no means of least imprtance) pity him his obvious lack of manners.

The stupid c**t.

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Nice clevage.

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Function over form.

I probably look like an idiot in some people's eyes as I wear lycra bib tights/shorts as appropriate, but so what?

Its comfortable and stops me getting sore in those oh so delicate places.

I'd rather not have raw nads then be a "fashion" icon

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Stopping gets you a £30 ticket.

Not stopping can be considered "failing to stop for Police" a different offence for which you can get another £30 ticket.

To prove FTS they have to show you knew they wanted you to stop.

So: Keep going and dont look back!

If they catch you claim, "really sorry, would have stopped had I known"

Remember sirens are very very common in london......................

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I had a very nice man nearly smear me along a set of railings in his very nice merc. I spoke to him when he stopped at the traffic lights 100m further up the Grays Inn Rd. He was not very nice at all close up, and appeared to have a very limited vocabulary (you know, all short words beginning with f&C).

Anyway, he waved something at me that looked suspiciously like a handgun.
So being a good citizen I immediately called the Police on my pay as you go mobile (free simm in a magazine) and informed them of this rather nasty character with his shiny Merc and gun like object and gave them his direction of travel.

About 20 mins later whilst pedalling past Paddington Green I saw said Mr Nasty laying face down on the road with a big hairy macho plod pointing an MP5 at the back of his head.

The plod appeared to be examining a mobile phone.

Ooops my mistake.

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SkullheadWilderness I don't mind sex on TV. Or violence. Its lawyers on TV I hate
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Nothing wrong with lawyers, just remember they take an extra 30 mins at 220 degrees before they are done.

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You don't want gloves wiith metal plates, far too uncomfortable.

What you want is a set of Northern Ireland gloves.

These babies were issued to the army when they were sent across the water.
They are very comfortable but have a sown in bag of lead shot across the knuckles. They look just like any other set of black leather gloves if you don't know what to look for.
So no problems with the plod.

I only know about them cos my older brother (RIP) was a para.

You can get them (occasionally) from the big army surplus outlets, and sometimes on fleabay.

I got a set for £13.

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It is a sad and tragic thing that has happened, and my sympathies go out to Jason’s family.

I have a bit of a strange view about people dieing, I like to celebrate the person’s achievements and remember what it was about them that was unique.

“Think not of the stubble cut short, think instead of the fruit of the grain”

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People tend to slag off ambulance chasing lawyers, but if your in the right they can be very useful.

Just beware of the the ones that want to share your winnings.

True no win no fee do exist, some financed by a form of indemnity up fron (usually less then £50).

And if they smell blood they will go all out to get you paid out.

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Having done the parent thing I must confess that it was ferkin' hard work.

But I/we tried to do it properly (no doubt we cocked up completly from someones point of view).

Its easy to work late and let the TV bring up your brats, so a lot of people do.

And all you see on tv is sex and violence (yipee!!)

So if folk let the tv bring up ther kids they must expect violent, multiplying yoots.

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Lets all stay at home wearing bubblewrap suits, crash helmets, safety glasses and gloves (houses kill more pople then bikes- see ROSPA), then we will all be safe and can sit and listen to our great leader telling us we are all going to die from terrorist attacks if we don't give up all personal freedom.

Lets all live the same dull safe (as defined by idiots with no idea) lives watching soaps and only consuming low fat low alcohol five a day grilled, not fried food and drink.

Actually, lets not.

lets live while we can and how we like.

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lucky [quote]prototype fuck the police. i got run over infront of them in teh summer and they're not even willing to be independant witnesses in my insurance case agaist the silly cow that ran me over.

that's unbelievable![/quote]

Get the court to issue a witness summons for the Police officers involved.

All you have to do is toodle (?) along to the magistrates court in who's area the incident occured and make an application for a witness summons.
A clear and concise explanation of the events and reason for the application, including any correspondance form Mssrs Plod and Plod should do the trick.

Post the summons to the relevant police station (recorded delivery) and wait.

If there is no show on the day then you will be issued with a witness warrent which you take to the relevant police station and serve on the officer.

Of course your best chance of service is to ambush the officer.

No, I don't mean leap out of a bush and ram the paperwork up his/her arse.

Make an appointment to see them concerning the accident.
Once they in front of you hand them the warrent (folded) and say something along the lines of "I wonder if you could help me with this". Once plod has taken it off you explain what it is and be prepared for an adverse reaction.

Then if he doesn't show for the hearing the court can issue an arrest warrent and the fun really starts as it will ORDER their arrest!

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Ok, I'm not alone.
Although I don't know what handlebars have to do to qualify as "gay".
Be painted in orange and green stripes maybe?

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I notice that the majority of bikes, conversations, pics on here appear to be about 700c bikes.
Now I understand that I may be viewed as a little "strange" but I'm into 26", mountain bike, based single speeders.

Am I alone?

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markrjohnson Parker international do a really nice range of chains well cheap.

I use the KMC silver on everything 3/16 and 1/8 , at £5 a throw they're a steal.
Never had any a problem

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Sorry, meant to add the link:

http://www.parker-international.co.uk/brandlist.aspx?brand=KMC

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Parker international do a really nice range of chains well cheap.

I use the KMC silver on everything 3/16 and 1/8 , at £5 a throw they're a steal.
Never had any a problem

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I find farting tends to make them back off.

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Not all good, Mr Bone doctor says I've been a bad boy and have to stop pedalling for a few mor weeks or risk loosening the bone screws.

Bugger!!

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TheBrick(Tommy) [quote]markrjohnson I view it as road roulette. 99% of the time you get away with it. Now and again you get caught.

Normally when there is a gaggle of plod it is a group of newbies (called probationers) being taught the delicate art of stitching up the public for £30 a throw.

I would never condone the use of false details, but I have heard it said that a recent letter with an "alternative" address is sufficient proof of residence.

Or so I am told.

ahem.

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Letter to me

Buckenham palace
SW1 1AA

How that gammy arm by the way mark?[/quote]
thanks for asking.

Thought it was getting better so went out and did a couple of 30 - 40 milers.
Went to see Mr Bone Doctor on tues and was told that I had put myself 6 weeks back in the healing stakes (oops!)

So back to spannering in the barn and shouting at the kids.

On this whole "coppers are ********** (insert expletive) business, I have to confess to having had a couple of substandard run ins with the thin blue line. But then again I have also had some brilliant service out of them.
I can't help thinking that it all depends on who where when and why. On both sides.
I know as public servents they are supposed to be above reproach, but sometimes you just have a shitty day.
I take it out on my students, they take it out on us.

It all part of the rich tapestry we call living.

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markrjohnson [quote]dogsballs [quote]markrjohnson I'm not riding to work at the moment as a blind twat in a wheeled coffin pulled out on me two weeks ago.
"Sorry mate, didn't see you"
Brand new Givi fluorescent yellow jacket, white lid, and TWO flashing white Smart LEDS.

So I was a bit hard to spot.
Anyway, back to the point: I am now bionic. I have 15cm of stainless steel holding my right radius together.

Apparently I got up and lamped the git on the chin. As I had a bad concussion and was unconcious for 4 hours, I don't remember this part (shame).
So at the moment I don't ride, walk, or anything really.
Just shout at the kids to get me another beer.

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bad luck dude, bones heal quick though, hope nothing is too fubar!

unfortunately riding in london we know this can happen to any of us. also one of my pet gripes about numpty cyclists who think they are 'safe' riding to work as long as they have all the flouro kit. but they will learn. not directed at u mrj![/quote]

I was wearing fluoro gear and a lid 30 years ago when everyone really did think I was a numpty.
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Good news!

Back on the steed. Had it checked out by my friendly local frame builder and it turns out it fared better then me!

Total cost: One pringled front rim!!

On balance would have rather bent the bike properly and not broken my arm, but thats the way it goes.

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I view it as road roulette. 99% of the time you get away with it. Now and again you get caught.

Normally when there is a gaggle of plod it is a group of newbies (called probationers) being taught the delicate art of stitching up the public for £30 a throw.

I would never condone the use of false details, but I have heard it said that a recent letter with an "alternative" address is sufficient proof of residence.

Or so I am told.

ahem.

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One on fleabay.

Worth a bit of a look?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Single-Speed-Sunn-Revolt-Frame-Kona-Project-Two-Forks_W0QQitemZ260201665318QQihZ016QQcategoryZ22679QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

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As with all things, there are those that have always, there will be those who do for a while and than move on to another "in thing", and there are those who will be converted.

I can't imagine anyone would defect back to gears, but I may be wrong ( it does happen).

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I use a cable tie around each fork leg/seatstay, cut to the appropriate length.

Costs virtually nothing and wheels I've built using this system have stood the test of time.

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Your welcome to draft me if you want to.
BUT, I reserve the right to swerve, bunny hop holes, brake like a banshee, and generall ride like your not there.

If you come to grief, its down to you.

So why not try and pass, then we can have a real race!

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