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I went for a colour the exact same as the Charge Plug green. I even had the same stickers added too, for authenticity ;)

I see on the active members looking at this therad that young Vespaboy is still here. Yet no comment on the responses from the cyclist fraternity? Feel like you've had your arse slapped? Good boy ... run along now :)

On your second gripe ... yeah, fair comment. I stop at all reds, lots don't, I know it annoys other road users and peds. It annoys me that all cyclists get tared with the same brush - but hey, what can you do?

On the first gripe .. with respect ... piss off. I will NOT ride way over to the left so that everyone can pass me. I will however ride as far to the left as I (I as in ME) deem it safe for ME. Roads are full of pot holes, raised man-holes and all manner of shit and often riding in the middle of a bus lane is the only safe place. To tes this I suggest you head down any bus lane (or any road for that matter) on your scooter as you think cyclists should ride, and tell me you feel safe (if you even stay on your bike). So I hear what you say, but I will ride where I feel safest. If you want to vertake me, then feel free, but I will NOT put my life at risk by riding in the gutter.

Rant over :)

It's only closed between London Bridge Road and Bermondsey Street going West - You'll be fine going East.

You'll be wanting to go down Tanner St, Druid St, Crucifix Lane and then up Bermondsey St on your way West.

Cheers TW2.

Went over Tower Bridge this morning then across to Monument. Pedo's are suicidal down that way stepping into the traffic. Took a couple out - that should teach them a lesson ;)

Me this morning getting confused by Tooley Street being closed. Me tonight hoping I can get from London Bridge to Tower Bridge down Tooley Street as I don't fancy going home via the Old Kent Road.

Anyone else spot the dad and his daughter this morning on the tandem, on CS7 on the south side of Southwark Bridge? He was pilot, daughter stoker, and moving at a decent pace. Better than driving her to work. Good on him.

Chappy in cargo shorts on a fixie that I picked up on Lewisham road to Catford. Stayed with him along Bromley road to Homebase where we both turned right and headed up Beckenham Hill. 50 yards in he left me gasping as I tried to get my old legs up the hill! By the time I got to the top he was probably already in West Wickham :) Nice spinning up the hill there sir.

Anyone on here work for Aberdeen AM or Bank of Ireland at Bow Bells? Loads of SS and Fixie in the car park so feel sure there must be some bods on here.

Cycle Surgery have them in the sale at the mo, £369. The Southwark Bridge branch have one in stock (or did yesterday when I popped in the there).

Dude on a black and white Langster this morning on CS7 near the Oval, pulling a small skid at the lights. Buggered off pretty quick when the lights changed, spinning away from the other 100 cyclists at the lights :) Nice litle skid sir!

Followed a chap on a light blue 725 Bern Leader from Beckenham, over Beck' Hill and all to Lewisham. He was Fixed and me cheating and SS ;) He had black skate helmet and red checked shorts. Lost him at Lewisham ..... good morning to you sir and hope you had a nice ride in :)

I'm slightly faster on my SS compared to my geared Hybrid, but this may be something to do with riding style. I chase down geared riders when on the SS just to see their faces when a fat old bloke spins past them :) The Hybrid's about 4 KG heavier too, which clearly must make some difference.

Ha ha, I rode past this spot earlier today, but only now seen this thread! Damn :)

I confess, after reading this link I tried to fart today whilst cycling.......and despite some claims on here it is possible!

(apologies to the guy cycling behind me - you suffered for the sake of serious research)

Yep, was planning to start commuting on it. I see quite a few fixie/SS riders going into town from the SE so figured it should be fine ... just need to remember to avoid the hill next to Dulwich college ... not sure I'd make it without dropping down the gears!

I've been checking out the classifieds, so if something crops up suitable then I might just go for it.

Been reading for a bit, but not posted much yet. Commute on a hybrid (Beckenham to City) but looking to get a fixie too.

Been to local bike shops in Becks/Bromley but they keep saying there is no demand for fixies in the area as it's too hilly!?! Anyway, 'hills' or not, I'm in the market for a bike but not sure yet if I should get a spanking shiny new one like a Charge or go the e-bay route. Hmmm, decisions.

Love the forum; great info for a wanna-be fixie :)

Saw a guy jump a light this morning on CS7 (South side of Southwark Bridge heading North). I comment to fellow cyclist sitting at red lights with me "what a dickhead", when a cop car pulls up an nicks the jumper. As I cycled past I had a laugh :)