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Since I haven't been on a forum ride before and probably lack the strength and stamina for the "New Oxford St Ride", I will pass. However I will be there to pass out energy drinks and give support to other inexperienced riders. I am thinking of doing a first aid course before the ride in case of any accidents.
What kind of energy drinks do you guys prefer?
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Probably exasperated by the fact that people weren't using the village search before asking how to build huts? (at the same time that a volcano blew up)
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Especially this, no matter how many times I see this, it still cracks me up in the right context.
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I'm glad he started the thread. I just had to cancel my holiday that i've been planning for months and work instead. This gave me a few much needed laughs. (the flaming, not those girls riding around like retarded swans).
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Tour de Ville is the other really nice shop in the area.
Beyond that, Bicycle Magic, E1 Bikes, the many Evans and Cycle Surgeries, Mosquito a bit more north.... There's a bunch.
+1 for tour de ville, best bike shop in the area I reckon.
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brakeless without clips too. Welcome to the danger zone.
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tension of spokes
Just noticed clicking coming from my wheel after truing it a bit. Does that mean too tight?
Wheels still not true, taking it to my LBS tomorrow. Wish I could do it myself, but it just caused me two hours of frustration and a clicking wheel.
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I heard its going to be cheaper to get 'Pukes on cock' tees from UA than sjs.
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What a terrible opinion piece.
The only thing I agree with is that main roads are safer than narrow quiet ones. I've never been in an accident on a main road. However, on quiet roads I have hit pedestrians that walk out suddenly, and been forced off the road (and on to pavement) by delivery vans that couldn't pass me.
The thing she mentions about angry cyclists in the park couldn't be more wrong. I cycle through the very narrow lane at London Fields every day, and it seems to me that everyone is smiling and nodding while obligingly making room for each other. Or maybe everyone is nicer in the east.
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Bad luck dude. I will keep an eyeout in shoreditch and London Fields area for you.
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Kingsland rd in general is a cesspit of thieving scrotes. I was referring specifically to the area where his bike was stolen. Very busy area, mostly hipsters and architects with porches.
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aaand kingsland road as per usual.
That part of Kingsland Rd (near old st) is normally alright. I live there and barely ever see dodgy activity. I'm actually surprised a bike was stolen outside the grocery, unless it was closed. People sometimes don't even bother locking their bikes outside there, such a busy area, and staff always hanging around outside.
Can't say much about further up the road though.
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fgss = fags, gays, and single studs doesn't it?
I wonder why people were talking about bikes instead of sex. I thought the bike talk was all some sort of euphemism for gay sex.
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A/s/l?!
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There were three police cars and an ambulance in minutes, which is reassuring. The police were questioning everyone who saw the accident and seemed to hang around for quite some time.
Hopefully they catch up to the driver.
It's a tight street to get up and down, people need to give way to each other. It annoys the fuck out of me when I see people racing down it in there pimped out imports blasting stupid 90's ibiza house music.
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Not sure if its sensible to post a new thread after yesterdays debacle, but this seems kind of important.
A few hours ago a cyclist was hit on Broadway Market. The driver bolted after the accident (hit and run). The cyclist was taken away in an ambulance. I think the injuries were relatively minor, but no one seemed to know for sure as he was taken away pretty quickly (the police and ambulance were very quick on the scene).
Pretty shit that the driver didn't even stop to see if he was ok.
Anyone heard anything about this?
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Yes of course, but I never said that it wasn't. However all I am trying to say is that I don't resist to slow down because:
"Heavy duty resisting is widely reputed to be bad for your legs, and to be counterproductive for building up muscles and coordination for forward pedaling. Google for "eccentric contraction" for more on this topic. Eccentric contraction is reputed to cause micro-tears to your muscle tissue, so it actually weakens your muscles, unlike other forms of exercise."
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Point taken. But isn't it could have saved a new thread kind of contradicting what you've just done.
Its not like starting new threads is bad for the environment.
Get better soon.
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You must be pretty bored
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I think theres a bit of difference between resisting your pedals to slow down and locking your legs in a position to skid.
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@Buddha, Would if I had one. Might walk to work and back tomorrow though.
Balki, thanks for the tip. Might grab one this weekend.
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I ride with a front brake which I use quite a lot, since 50/20 allows you only 2 skid patches.
But rest days are so boring!
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I ride 50/20, pretty spinny. Been thinking about going lower.
I've never had knee problems before, and its not too painful. I just wanted to if I need to worry about or get over it. Thanks for the advice, i'll search for the other thread
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