Mick Mac Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 This game is 601and you need to finish on a double, so - you're bust. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11392-cycling-issuesnoticeboard/page/25/#findComment-458836 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laddy Muck Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Thought you were in Ireland!!!!(6)On MY thread too....*weeps* Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11392-cycling-issuesnoticeboard/page/25/#findComment-458842 Share on other sites More sharing options...
???? Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Your thread, your assist.....a joyful moment ;-) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11392-cycling-issuesnoticeboard/page/25/#findComment-458843 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laddy Muck Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 cross-post: above response meant for that 'orrible Quids bloke...*continues to weep* Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11392-cycling-issuesnoticeboard/page/25/#findComment-458844 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laddy Muck Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Flippin Nora...another cross-post...what a bloomin pig's ear! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11392-cycling-issuesnoticeboard/page/25/#findComment-458847 Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_carnell Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 This pretty much sums up my thoughts and style of riding.Abandon lycra! Embrace the upright lugged-steel steed! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11392-cycling-issuesnoticeboard/page/25/#findComment-458908 Share on other sites More sharing options...
binary_star Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Womanofdulwich did you look at the Brooks ladies B17? I do find it to be a really comfy saddle (I'm not associated with Brooks or anything :D ). I've not done a 45 mile ride on it, but it saw me through a 28m and 35m ride with ease without anything like saddle sores (nor padded shorts). Depending on which Selle saddle you were looking at, it's probably in roughly the same price range, or quite a bit cheaper. I have two of these:http://www.evanscycles.com/products/brooks/b17-std-s-ladies-saddle-ec007599which are a bit less than say this:http://www.wiggle.co.uk/selle-italia-slk-gel-flow-saddleI can't see Brooks doing padded saddles as such as they're all leather moulded, but the flyer is touted as a good touring saddle and has springs if you wanted a bit more 'bounce'. It also comes in a 'ladies' specific model:http://www.evanscycles.com/products/brooks/flyer-s-ladies-saddle-ec007601Like I said before, the Brooks needed breaking in - I had to do about 100 miles on it before it was really comfy, but I can't fault it now. I've also heard good things about the San Marco Rolls but no experience of that. I'm sure the Selle Italia SLK is good too, just throwing some (potentially) cheaper options out there. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11392-cycling-issuesnoticeboard/page/25/#findComment-458969 Share on other sites More sharing options...
womanofdulwich Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 i did have a quick look in evans today but realise you need to have a bike to sit on to get a feel for it- I have ben advised to see lincoln at brixton cycles, but not sure if thats 'cos he a handsome fella or he is good at saddles! the brooks saddle looks like the equivalent of leather hiking boots- lots of wearing in!. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11392-cycling-issuesnoticeboard/page/25/#findComment-459069 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laddy Muck Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 womanofdulwich Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> I have ben advised to see lincoln at> brixton cycles, but not sure if thats 'cos he a> handsome fella or he is good at saddles!Probably both, but definitely the former! He is supremely helpful and knowledgeable. Sold me my last bike: patiently tweeked and adjusted it until it provided the perfect fit. Good advice to go and see him(tu). Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11392-cycling-issuesnoticeboard/page/25/#findComment-459107 Share on other sites More sharing options...
karter Posted July 30, 2011 Share Posted July 30, 2011 Don't know if this has been mentioned on here yet but there is a new specialist bike shop open on Bellenden Rd. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11392-cycling-issuesnoticeboard/page/25/#findComment-459298 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Applespider Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Thoroughly second the Brixton Cycles advice; they are great people. They gave me a pair of shims for my second-hand racer brifters since they had them lying in the workshop. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11392-cycling-issuesnoticeboard/page/25/#findComment-459764 Share on other sites More sharing options...
monica Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Hi all although I have already started a thread on Cycling instructor courses this summer, thought I would add to this thread as well re cycling instructor and booking 4 free lessons with http://www.cyclinginstructor.com/Go on get on your bikes literally >:D< Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11392-cycling-issuesnoticeboard/page/25/#findComment-460741 Share on other sites More sharing options...
womanofdulwich Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 what do you do when some one shouts some kind of abuse at you as they overtake you and then you catch them up at the traffic lights? I have started to cycle a lot more and I feel like getting a water pistol. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11392-cycling-issuesnoticeboard/page/25/#findComment-463477 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Applespider Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 I smile and wave at them so that they can see how pointless their rant was - if it's about you holding them up for example. It's particularly fun if they then get stuck in a traffic jam and you can zoom off up a bus lane and gave them a cheery wave on the way past. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11392-cycling-issuesnoticeboard/page/25/#findComment-464045 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senor Chevalier Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 A friend of mine saw red when he was cut up and almost knocked over by idiot on Moped. He caught him at the lights and asked for an apology but just got told to eff off. Caught him at next lights, got off brompton, picked up brompton and threw half folded bike at the guys's head. Moped bloke was wearing a helmet so was fine, but it knocked him off the moped and shocked the crap out of him. He did then apologise. An extreme response, but made the point to applause from other cyclists. Fine line though, like the whole vigilante / take a stand discussion on the other thread.Right I'm back to watching Falling Down... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11392-cycling-issuesnoticeboard/page/25/#findComment-464121 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laddy Muck Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Womanofdulwich, I'd clarify as to whether or not (inserts winky-smiley-wotsit) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11392-cycling-issuesnoticeboard/page/25/#findComment-464161 Share on other sites More sharing options...
womanofdulwich Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 hmm -it was a 10 year old boy sitting in passenger seat- when I caught him up and asked him what he had said his mum - who was driving said - "leave him alone hes just a kid" and drove off quick. i wanted him to get out the car and apologise-even better if his Mum had made him get out and apologise. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11392-cycling-issuesnoticeboard/page/25/#findComment-464594 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laddy Muck Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 I'm quite good at doing the "tosser" sign at drivers who abuse unnecessarily (depending on how many are in the car and how beefy they are!), but to a child? No. Shame on his mum. Don't let it put you off cycling though. Other road users are mainly OK. Have you taken advantage of the free cycling lessons in Southwark? The instructor will - amongst other things - teach you how to ride assertively.Forget this incident and enjoy this wonderful mode of transportation. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11392-cycling-issuesnoticeboard/page/25/#findComment-464650 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Applespider Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Just a reminder to those who don't wander into 'What's On' regularly, that there's a cycle from Dulwich to Brighton this Sunday - at a leisurely pace and with the promise of stops for sustenance and icecream en route. It's about 50 miles and we're estimating a 4-5 hour trip. It's not a round trip - we plan on catching the train home again!More info on this thread where you can post your intention to join us so that we don't set off without you. ;-) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11392-cycling-issuesnoticeboard/page/25/#findComment-466453 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMontes99 Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Sounds exciting long ago since I've been to Brighton, am off for a week, see you all on Sunday. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11392-cycling-issuesnoticeboard/page/25/#findComment-466473 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laddy Muck Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 A big THANK YOU to the lovely guys at Dr Bikes who set up stall at Northcross Road Market today in order to undertake bike checks, repairs, and routine maintenance to ED two-wheelers; and who fixed that irritating scraping noise which was emanating from my front wheel. Great job! And all for FREE! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11392-cycling-issuesnoticeboard/page/25/#findComment-469625 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laddy Muck Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Cyclists at risk from plan to introduce longer lorries.If you are opposed to this, send objections to your MP at www.writetothem.org. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11392-cycling-issuesnoticeboard/page/25/#findComment-470353 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Applespider Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Thanks, LM - will email Tessa accordingly (although she's never once responded to me)One other thing that I'd encourage cyclists to do if they work for a company that operates HGVs, is to ask them what training they offer drivers with regards to cyclists and whether their vehicles are fitted with safety devices (additional mirrors, skirts on the wheels or sensors/recordings). I raised it a while back with mine and they're now implementing some additional safety training for the drivers; and doing local sessions with cyclists who commute to work to show them the blind spots.Btw - it's Lidl reflective spoke sale time again - next week - 5/6 September it starts, I think. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11392-cycling-issuesnoticeboard/page/25/#findComment-470590 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laddy Muck Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Applespider Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Btw - it's Lidl reflective spoke sale time again -> next week - 5/6 September it starts, I think.I have yet to find any of these spokes...and I have tried, and tried and tried! But thanks for letting us know, Applespider: will give it one more go.BTW, sorry about your lack of response from TJ - I've had the opposite experience. Strange. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11392-cycling-issuesnoticeboard/page/25/#findComment-470611 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laddy Muck Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 It's that time again. Skyride!Sunday 4th September 2011 9.30am. Register now, if interested. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/11392-cycling-issuesnoticeboard/page/25/#findComment-471162 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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