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Wow. It's hard to respond to this without coming across as crass and unsympathetic to those with learning disabilities or mental health issues.

So apologies in advance when I say "Who pulled your chain, you mentalist window licker?".

Eh eh eeeehhhhhhhhhhhhh!

^ exactly!

I think I'd perfected the 'no-look RLJ to multiple-ped-slam, with 360 roadrash' anyways ;)

Go THROUGH those red lights??? Are you fucking mental? Do you know how many people there are around to watch you trackstand there? Its like being in the fucking olympics!

Ever since perfecting my sit-down trackstand my RLJ percentage is down at least 50 points, I mean what is more satisfying; RLJing all over the place or trackstanding perfectly still for a minute or two at the lights while people stare and smile

I was riding home yesterday after a long day and a long ride when I suddenly realised I was no longer holding on to the handle bars and was in fact grating the skin off the road. Once I had collected my thoughts and had a look around I realised I had ridden into a speed hump without even noticing which threw me off my bike... I know this is probably going to get me slated but I think I must have dozed off whilst riding along!

I echo the comments on shoes. Shoes can feel fine when you put them on, but with the constant effect of running you can hurt yourself if they're not supporting you properly.

Getting fitted is best, but if not then at least do the 'wet foot test' and get something appropriate.

This is well worth a 10 minute read if you're not sure.
http://www.runnersworld.ltd.uk/shoefinder.htm

Getting fitted at a proper running shop (Sweatshop, Runners Need, Marathon Shop etc) sounds like hassle but is quick and well worth it. The problem with self diagnosis is people always underestimate the amount they over-pronate. I used to manage a running shop and a lot of people would come in swearing blind they had a neutral running gait (I think because they thought it was somehow better) but the reality is that the vast majority of people over-pronate.

The wet foot test will give you an idea of the flatness of your foot but there are a lot of other factors that need to be taken into account, your running gait is primarily determined by your bone and muscle structure from the midrift down. Also your weight and body shape, foot size/width, running style etc will affect what shoe will be right for you.

Choosing the right running shoes is a similar problem to getting the riding position on your bike correct. Getting it wrong can lead to all sorts of complaints such as sore knees, shin splints, back and hip problems etc. and can take the enjoyment out of the sport.

Oh and beware of fashion shoes disguised as runners, for example this is not a running shoe (it's the unipack of the running shoe world):

ha, i'm doing both short *and *slow at the moment.

feeling much more sprightly today after a good stretch last night. my cardio's pretty good from regular long distance swimming (although i'm finding that even a short run is for more aerobically intense than even a pretty vigourous swim) so mainly i think it's a case of working on the muscles and finding a rhythm that works for me.

maybe i'll have a night off the running tonight to be on the safe side.

cheers.

A little bit of soreness the next day is to be expected when you are starting out but if you are stiff for days you might be over doing it. This may sound a bit nuts as you are sensibly starting out with short, slow runs with active rest, but the body doesn't lie.
When I started back into running after injury I spent a good month and a half fast pace walking only, just to get the right muscles up to speed. If you spend a lot of time on the bike you will find it difficult to run at the start because some of the muscles used for running will be under developed compared to muscles used cycling. Shin splints are very common at this early stage due to poor muscle balance.

Don't run everyday, plan your rest days. Some runners work on a 10 training cycle rather than 7 day to make it easier to plan for rest days. Why not plan for running days, fast paced walking days and rest days.

There could be a number of other reasons why your leg muscles are suffering.
-Do you properly warm up before running? (walk for 10 minutes before breaking into a jog)
-Do you warm down and stretch after running? (this may sound excessive but I usually spend at least 30 minutes stretching after running, afterall there are a lot of muscles in the human body and you should hold each static stretching possition for at least 30 seconds to a minute to get the benefit)
-Are you running on roads/pavement? (grass or treadmills take away some of the impact of running and can be useful for starting out)
-Have you been properly fitted for running shoes? (I'm not talking about just size but pronation support)

The last point is most important. You need to match your shoes to your running gait otherwise injury is inevitable. Also the cushioning provided by running shoes deteriorates over time so even if your shoes look ok they may not be suitable.

for sale: designer lamp. one previous owner

For fail: designer fail. one previous fail

1. Mash up bananas and add a healthy slosh of Vanilla essence, cover and allow to stand (I normally leave mine for a god two or three hours prior to baking so that they are awesome).
   
   

What like an offering/sacrifice or something?

where do the apples, onions, creatine powder (hardcore formula!), gulcosamine sulphate and echinacea come into it then! ;)

pukes on match

Talk to Sian at Bobbins Bikes: http://www.bobbinbicycles.co.uk

Really nice range of dutch inspired bikes in the little shop round by Saddlers Wells, they also do lots of trendy accessories as well. Plus, very nice people; she gave me a piano for free once and I have been sending budding sunday cyclists her way ever since.

BLEAURGHH.

I just don't understand how that person thinks it's fine that the gold of the back wheel does not match the gold of all the other components. It's like some of the other bikes on this thread which mix deep reds with pinky reds, just looks so f*cking bad, if you are going to colour cooridinate at least do it properly.

^^ Why? Rotafix doesn't do any damage if you wrap the bits of frame in contact with chain in an old t-shirt. Unless anyone knows otherwise?

Getting a stubborn sproket off with even a very good chain whip can still be a struggle whereas Rotafix is just so easy.

^^ @Pedz, you've got to change the saddle, it's the worst thing on the bike and hence the first thing I changed.

@Wallie, I had the same trouble with mine (as have lots of people). I broke a chain whip as well as cutting up my hands etc. Then I used reverse rotafix (search on here or google) and it came loose in a second. I cursed myself for not doing it in the first place, I'll never use a chain whip again.

im sorry if im too ignorant to "get this" but is there a point?

It's a jousting bike!

Where abouts do you ride? I live in London but often pop back to Reading to visit my folks, so you might see me around bombing around Tilehurst on my fixed fuji every so often. Last time I was back I rode into town and just couldn't believe how few cyclists were around. Living in London I'd got used to cyclists being everywhere.

I locked my brand new bike up outside Dalston Kingsland Station for five minutes while I popped inside to take a dump in the photo booth... when I came out it looked like this!

Is it still cool to ride? Jus I got a care in the community meeting tonight.

Removed the green fucking path to the ASL, and hopefully people don't follow it to their death;

I think it is too easy for vehicles to encroach on the ASL. I mean they are approx 8ft or something, so I think motorists not really think it's a big deal to park half way into it and when was the last time anyone saw a motorist pulled up by the fuzz for doing it? I think they should be much bigger, maybe two car lengths for big junctions, and should be monitored by cameras (why not? everything else is!)

In Angel (and other places I'm sure) the traffic lights heading west are set up so busses get to go first before the rest of the traffic. Why not have a similar thing for cyclists so we can set off from the ASL and get up to speed without fighting the cars and motorbikes at the same time (afterall this is why most people RLJ anyway right). We could have special cycle traffic lights like those mini ones they have in france mounted at head height.

Also, out of interest, whilst I know many people here RLJ for safety, do we think that the majority of "fairweather cyclists" who RLJ do it for the same reason, or is it a lack of attention to the road, ignorance of the application of lights to bikes or just not wanting to stop? Hell knows that why I RLJ most of the time.

Part of the problem is definately people copying other cyclists riding style and moves (such as RLJ) without a proper appreciation of what they are doing. For example I came to a set of lights t'other day, slow, check both ways, no cars, no peds, so I go. The cyclist waiting at the lights sees me go passed and sets off as well. Next set of lights I slow, check both ways, cross traffic setting off so I stop, but the same cyclist doesn't, RLJs and almost gets into big trouble. The only thing that comes to mind is she must have picked up on my bad habit and thought it was the done thing.

Promote cycle training wherever you can, guys, spread the word.

I would be really interested to know how many people on the forum have taken cycle training.

^ Do you think they do adult sizes?

I need a couple as well if you're going for a forum group buy

= "We have some scrotes who drive a yellow van who've dodged too many charges over the years and we want them done up good and proper. So the van was fucking yellow, OK! And you saw 'em do it. And they wuz killin' babies whilst making orphans shoot up crack at the time as well. Now, fine work Sir, you've made a real difference with this beautiful work of fictio... errr, I mean, beautifully factual statement."

This whole case was a bit of a joke from start to finish. Firstly the cops show up just as the van turns around the corner making their getaway... I run up to the cops: 'They went thataway 30 seconds ago you could catch them if you step on it'... 'yeah alright son we'll handle this from here' and they get out the car and take a slow walk around the scene. Doh (#1)

After giving the statement and everything I am waiting to be contacted for court etc, but nothing..... 8 months later I get a call saying 'by the way we've lost the case file so you won't be needed for court, thanks anyway'. DOH (#2)

I checked all combinations of EJ08 *UZ and L was the only one that worked. (this doesn't stop any of the other letter s being wrong though!

True, and has been said before a partial number plate is not going to directly lead to a conviction. But the police can run some inquiries and contact the possible driver, who may well admit to the incident or give up some other more compelling evidence of guilt.

Wearing a helmet does not make your commute safer, unlike servicing your bike regularly, learning how to ride in traffic, using lights at night, and lots of other things.

Yeah but I don't wear a helmet in lieu of knowing how to ride or maintain my bike, those things are a given...

It's all person preference. I wear one when commuting as I find the driving more aggressive and erratic. Out of the rush hours I like to not wear one as it feels much nicer riding without a helmet - wind in the hair and all that.

+1, exactly what I do

Caution on filling out a new form. You were given a specific piece of information by a witness. By amending in a report to the police it you could be classed as giving a false statement. If the case were to go to court, it could easily be thrown out on that technicality alone.

I remember giving a statement for a burglary for which I was the sole witness:
Me: It was a white transit.
DC: Are you sure it wasn't yellow.
Me: No it was white.
DC: Definately white?
Me: Yeah.
DC: Ok... well I tell you what, I'll put down 'the van was light in colour, possibly yellow'.
Me: Err?