| Sitting in the garden this morning... 10:47 - Aug 16 with 6493 views | BanksterDebtSlave |
...and there are so many cyclists going by. I can handle the silly clothes and ostentatious displays of wealth but do they really have to shout so much. Isn't there a law about this stuff so I can alert the relevant authorities? |  |
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| Sitting in the garden this morning... on 10:48 - Aug 16 with 5759 views | Mullet |
If they're in your garden it's trespassing. |  |
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| Sitting in the garden this morning... on 11:05 - Aug 16 with 5697 views | fabian_illness |
Have you thought about applying for your very own PCSO? |  | | |
| Sitting in the garden this morning... on 11:10 - Aug 16 with 5683 views | BanksterDebtSlave |
| Sitting in the garden this morning... on 11:05 - Aug 16 by fabian_illness |
Have you thought about applying for your very own PCSO? |
I generally prefer the art of persuasion....however they are gone in a noisy flash...Miss Slave and the neighbour have taken to shouting at them, so that should do the trick! | |
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| Sitting in the garden this morning... on 11:12 - Aug 16 with 5677 views | BanksterDebtSlave |
| Sitting in the garden this morning... on 10:48 - Aug 16 by Mullet |
If they're in your garden it's trespassing. |
Trespass....not sure I know what that one is. They are welcome but just quietly....perhaps they could just text each other!! | |
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| Sitting in the garden this morning... on 11:41 - Aug 16 with 5616 views | factual_blue |
My mate told his sanctimonious* cycling brother-in-law the joke about car drivers not dressing up like Lewis Hamilton.
Apparently he wasn't amused. But my mate doesn't like his brother-in-law so didn't care.
*not all cyclists are sanctimonious.
But very many are. |  |
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| Sitting in the garden this morning... on 12:16 - Aug 16 with 5552 views | WD19 |
They are not shouting, they are just pointing and laughing. Relax. |  | | |
| Sitting in the garden this morning... on 12:33 - Aug 16 with 5515 views | fabian_illness |
It’s strange cyclists get a mention this morning.
We have a one way system in place up Hadleigh High St at the moment, all the cars obey the restrictions, but certain Lycra clad cyclists on the middle age Tour de France section that obviously runs through the town centre, try and force their way through the wrong way.
They get really shouty if you mention it’s one way. | | | |
| Sitting in the garden this morning... on 12:51 - Aug 16 with 5488 views | Basuco |
You could shout that they don't pay road tax so they should not be on the road at them, many motorist's do, then speed off in their 0 tax cars, breaking the speed limit, on the phone, smoking, while driving home from a session at the pub. |  | | |
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| Sitting in the garden this morning... on 13:58 - Aug 16 with 5386 views | Ewan_Oozami |
| Sitting in the garden this morning... on 11:41 - Aug 16 by factual_blue |
My mate told his sanctimonious* cycling brother-in-law the joke about car drivers not dressing up like Lewis Hamilton.
Apparently he wasn't amused. But my mate doesn't like his brother-in-law so didn't care.
*not all cyclists are sanctimonious.
But very many are. |
Cycling dress code as taught to me when I joined a club in the mid-70s:
- club rides, group training and racing: club colours
- any other time, eg, social rides, or solo training: bright, non-branded, non-pro-team clothing
Modern amendments:
- front and rear LED lights at all times, brighter ones after dusk
- no Rapha or vintage gear, unless you are a vintage/classic bike rider/racer
- never wear all black clothing without lights
Road rules:
- always respect other road users, even if they're idiots
- never, ever assume the other road user will give way to you |  |
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| Sitting in the garden this morning... on 14:29 - Aug 16 with 5333 views | factual_blue |
| Sitting in the garden this morning... on 13:58 - Aug 16 by Ewan_Oozami |
Cycling dress code as taught to me when I joined a club in the mid-70s:
- club rides, group training and racing: club colours
- any other time, eg, social rides, or solo training: bright, non-branded, non-pro-team clothing
Modern amendments:
- front and rear LED lights at all times, brighter ones after dusk
- no Rapha or vintage gear, unless you are a vintage/classic bike rider/racer
- never wear all black clothing without lights
Road rules:
- always respect other road users, even if they're idiots
- never, ever assume the other road user will give way to you |
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| Sitting in the garden this morning... on 14:46 - Aug 16 with 5305 views | NthQldITFC |
| Sitting in the garden this morning... on 13:58 - Aug 16 by Ewan_Oozami |
Cycling dress code as taught to me when I joined a club in the mid-70s:
- club rides, group training and racing: club colours
- any other time, eg, social rides, or solo training: bright, non-branded, non-pro-team clothing
Modern amendments:
- front and rear LED lights at all times, brighter ones after dusk
- no Rapha or vintage gear, unless you are a vintage/classic bike rider/racer
- never wear all black clothing without lights
Road rules:
- always respect other road users, even if they're idiots
- never, ever assume the other road user will give way to you |
There seems to be a pretty ludicrous level of snobbery in cycling. I often get funny looks from lemons squeezed into large-labelled lycra outfits as I burn them off in my baggy shorts on my souped up 1990s mountain bike. |  |
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| Sitting in the garden this morning... on 15:11 - Aug 16 with 5275 views | factual_blue |
| Sitting in the garden this morning... on 14:46 - Aug 16 by NthQldITFC |
There seems to be a pretty ludicrous level of snobbery in cycling. I often get funny looks from lemons squeezed into large-labelled lycra outfits as I burn them off in my baggy shorts on my souped up 1990s mountain bike. |
Yes, but that's because you're wearing your shorts on your head. | |
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| Sitting in the garden this morning... on 16:13 - Aug 16 with 5231 views | WD19 |
| Sitting in the garden this morning... on 14:46 - Aug 16 by NthQldITFC |
There seems to be a pretty ludicrous level of snobbery in cycling. I often get funny looks from lemons squeezed into large-labelled lycra outfits as I burn them off in my baggy shorts on my souped up 1990s mountain bike. |
There is a bloke near me who has added a lawnmower engine to his mountain bike too. I haven’t yet decided if I admire the creativity or think he is just a chavvy plank. Perhaps they are not mutually exclusive. | | | |
| Sitting in the garden this morning... on 16:39 - Aug 16 with 5188 views | LeoMuff |
Pray tell, how does one ostentatiously display wealth whilst cycling ?? |  |
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| Sitting in the garden this morning... on 16:46 - Aug 16 with 5175 views | BanksterDebtSlave |
| Sitting in the garden this morning... on 16:39 - Aug 16 by LeoMuff |
Pray tell, how does one ostentatiously display wealth whilst cycling ?? |
When your bike costs more than most people can spend on a car maybe. | |
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| Sitting in the garden this morning... on 16:50 - Aug 16 with 5169 views | bluelagos |
| Sitting in the garden this morning... on 10:48 - Aug 16 by Mullet |
If they're in your garden it's trespassing. |
Which isnt even a crime ;-) |  |
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| Sitting in the garden this morning... on 16:58 - Aug 16 with 5159 views | bluelagos |
Plenty out today. We stopped and helped one lady whose cleats were playing up. Headed to Mount Bures (scene of my tumble) and took same bend at walking pace this time, without any mishaps this time. 43 miles and got home just as the rain came :-)
Some of the shouting might be cos you are near a junction? We shout "clear" when it is to let the guy behind know he doesn't have to unclip / slowdown. Also might be giving directions. With the wind in your ears shouting is about the only way someone will hear you.
And am sure have said before, if you dont have proper shorts, your balls are going to bruise. Think newton's cradle. Is not pleasant :-) | |
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| Sitting in the garden this morning... on 17:08 - Aug 16 with 5142 views | gordon |
| Sitting in the garden this morning... on 13:58 - Aug 16 by Ewan_Oozami |
Cycling dress code as taught to me when I joined a club in the mid-70s:
- club rides, group training and racing: club colours
- any other time, eg, social rides, or solo training: bright, non-branded, non-pro-team clothing
Modern amendments:
- front and rear LED lights at all times, brighter ones after dusk
- no Rapha or vintage gear, unless you are a vintage/classic bike rider/racer
- never wear all black clothing without lights
Road rules:
- always respect other road users, even if they're idiots
- never, ever assume the other road user will give way to you |
The rules:
https://www.velominati.com/
What's the issue/deal with Rapha? |  | | |
| Sitting in the garden this morning... on 17:17 - Aug 16 with 5125 views | Ryorry |
| Sitting in the garden this morning... on 14:29 - Aug 16 by factual_blue |
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Congrats on taking the most jaw-dropping selfie I've ever seen! |  |
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| Sitting in the garden this morning... on 17:31 - Aug 16 with 5104 views | LeoMuff |
| Sitting in the garden this morning... on 16:46 - Aug 16 by BanksterDebtSlave |
When your bike costs more than most people can spend on a car maybe. |
What was the most expensive bike you saw then ? | |
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| Sitting in the garden this morning... on 17:42 - Aug 16 with 5090 views | GlasgowBlue |
You're turning into a right old Victor Meldrew. Yesterday it was horse riders. Today it's cyclists. |  |
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| Sitting in the garden this morning... on 17:43 - Aug 16 with 5088 views | GlasgowBlue |
| Sitting in the garden this morning... on 16:46 - Aug 16 by BanksterDebtSlave |
When your bike costs more than most people can spend on a car maybe. |
What do most people spend on a car? And how did you manage to do a valuation of their bikes as they rode past?
And does it matter either way? | |
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| Sitting in the garden this morning... on 17:48 - Aug 16 with 5084 views | TractorWood |
| Sitting in the garden this morning... on 17:31 - Aug 16 by LeoMuff |
What was the most expensive bike you saw then ? |
Saw a Pinarello Dogma in Clare the other day with lovely Mavic wheels. Easily £6k with power meter and di2.
As for traffic, I purposely cycle on quiet roads or at quiet times. Generally I don't cycle in big groups (4 max) and I will always tell a car when it's clear to pass and tell them to hold up if something is coming the other way that they can't see. However, some people think this is immensely rude, try to overtake and then realise there is a car speeding head-on.
As for noise, cycling is immensely loud. Road noise, wind and the sound of your back hub means it's basically impossible to hear unless someone is within 3 feet. [Post edited 16 Aug 2020 17:52]
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| Sitting in the garden this morning... on 18:12 - Aug 16 with 5044 views | BanksterDebtSlave |
| Sitting in the garden this morning... on 16:58 - Aug 16 by bluelagos |
Plenty out today. We stopped and helped one lady whose cleats were playing up. Headed to Mount Bures (scene of my tumble) and took same bend at walking pace this time, without any mishaps this time. 43 miles and got home just as the rain came :-)
Some of the shouting might be cos you are near a junction? We shout "clear" when it is to let the guy behind know he doesn't have to unclip / slowdown. Also might be giving directions. With the wind in your ears shouting is about the only way someone will hear you.
And am sure have said before, if you dont have proper shorts, your balls are going to bruise. Think newton's cradle. Is not pleasant :-) |
Are cleats a bike thing...or did she have an ailment.
No, just a straight bit of country lane...they mostly shout, 'buy', 'sell' and 'really big one!' | |
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| Sitting in the garden this morning... on 18:14 - Aug 16 with 5039 views | BanksterDebtSlave |
| Sitting in the garden this morning... on 17:43 - Aug 16 by GlasgowBlue |
What do most people spend on a car? And how did you manage to do a valuation of their bikes as they rode past?
And does it matter either way? |
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