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02-10.-2002, 08:32 AM
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Re:any body from uk
Djg obviously your not a rugby fan. The ginger monster is Neil Jenkins.<br /><br />No, the taff trail isn't suitable for roadbikes. <br /><br />Yes it is gravel paths, some tarmac and in places mud (but not much). but it is great just to get on there and not have to worry about traffic.<br /><br />Do you have a Mtb, because if you do I recommend that you get on a train to Merthyr and cycle back home down the trail, or of course you could cycle up and backdown.<br />
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02-10.-2002, 10:22 PM
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Re:any body from uk
Hi I just joined today...in Essex UK
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02-10.-2002, 10:40 PM
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Welcome mate!
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03-10.-2002, 07:59 AM
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Re:any body from uk
Hi Suipedali, stick around it can be fun here
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05-10.-2002, 02:15 AM
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Re:any body from uk
Nah I've only got a road bike so that would be no good for me. Pity as the cars in Cardiff are crazy so riding on the roads is no good most of the time/place.
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05-10.-2002, 08:02 AM
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Djg the once or twice that I've cycled around Cardiff it was no fun.<br /><br />I'll never forget that little old lady who decided she wanted to pull over and park her car, it's just a pity that she didn't realise that I was cycling there.<br /><br />Thank god I was on the Mtb, it's the only time I've done a sideways bunnyhop onto the pavement.<br /><br />Come to think of it, that's the last time I cycled in Cardiff.
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06-10.-2002, 07:39 PM
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Re:any body from uk
I get the impression that no drivers know we are there. even the ones that do have no idea of the rules of the road. I got some driver beeping his horn at me the other day and sticking his fingers up cos he couldn't pass me - thing is he was trying to overtake where it is illegal to overtake ie on a a pedestrain crossing inbetween the pavement and a concrete central reservation. Kill the lot of 'em I say.
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06-10.-2002, 07:45 PM
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Well having said that, &quot;overtake&quot; implies a well planned manouveur allowing plenty of time and space, not skimming past me 2 inches from my body. I have to go riding at 8am on a Sunday morning or it is just too dangerous and Cardiff is only a little city (but the traffic is getting really bad now even in the middle of the day), I can't imagine living in London.<br /><br />Does anyone know of some magic, wonderous land where there are lots of tarmac roads but no cars?<br /><br />Maybe I could get a Mt Bike but I just spent £400 on a road bike so it might be good to ride it sometime!
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06-10.-2002, 09:07 PM
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Re:any body from uk
[quote author=djg23 link=board=7;threadid=563;start=15#21502 date=1033897523]<br />.<br /><br />Does anyone know of some magic, wonderous land where there are lots of tarmac roads but no cars?<br /><br />[/quote]<br /><br />Djg, Try the Isle of Sark. There are no cars but cycling around an island 3.5 miles long by 1.5 miles wide might get a bit monotonous.
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07-10.-2002, 01:50 PM
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Location: Perth, Australia
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Re:any body from uk
I used to live in London for a couple of years, and training used to mean struggling with black cabs and big red buses. No to mention the cold
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08-10.-2002, 03:23 AM
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Re:any body from uk
Itsop the cold has finally arrived
, this morning's commute was the first time for months that I've had to wear gloves, but I should be thankful that it was still dry.
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08-10.-2002, 11:40 AM
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Location: Perth, Australia
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Re:any body from uk
Lazarus - here's what I used to wear on a training ride in London:<br /><br />knicks<br />tights with knee / kidney lining<br />thermal socks<br />undershirt<br />thermal shirt<br />windstopper fleece<br />rain jacket if raining<br />skull cap<br />gloves<br /><br />And in winter... ;D
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09-10.-2002, 12:22 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2002
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Re:any body from uk
Hey Djg23!<br /><br />The COUNTRY roads up here (N.e. England) are fairly quiet, but compared to the near tropical S.W. it does get kind`a parky at times 8)
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09-10.-2002, 05:37 AM
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Re:any body from uk
Hehe I might just move up north, not just for the biking which would be great, but it would be nice to be able to afford to buy a house! Cardiff is getting really 'spensive. One bedroom flats at £100,000 plus are a little out of my price range and as for the 4 bed barratt houses at £380,000 I don't think so! Maybe I could learn to love the cold!
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09-10.-2002, 06:37 AM
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Re:any body from uk
[quote author=ltsop link=board=7;threadid=563;start=15#21536 date=1034041250]<br />Lazarus - here's what I used to wear on a training ride in London:<br /><br />knicks<br />tights with knee / kidney lining<br />thermal socks<br />undershirt<br />thermal shirt<br />windstopper fleece<br />rain jacket if raining<br />skull cap<br />gloves<br /><br />And in winter... ;D<br />[/quote]<br /><br />and the sad thing is I believe you. ;D
<br /><br />It's getting colder that's for sure, but it not cold enough for tights YET.<br /><br />It's cold enough for me to wear Thinsulate winter gloves and winter jacket but I try to keep wearing shorts as long as possible.
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