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Man Vs Car (my accident)
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Update on my life changing accident, which occurred on the 1st March. The Police have just concluded their investigation.The car driver is not to blame for my accident . For the following reasonsI…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by ian walker Apr 24.
TOP TIP
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Next time you are in an RTA, collect bits of your broken crudracer guards. They make wonderful down plaster cast itch scratchers.MarvellousContinue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kim Mar 5.
steel stockholders in Brum
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Being a foreigner to these parts and this is probably a long shot bur I need to find a tame steel stockholder to buy my metal for various projects. Somewhere that isn't too fussy about cash or that…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Edwards Nov 30, 2011.
Motivation Training
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According to an acne ridden skinhead oik in a taxi on Snow Hill this morning I am a "Fat F*****g tw*t"Motivation indeed to lose that last stone. :DContinue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Andy Oct 30, 2011.
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Aiden McHaffie commented on Robert's video
Northfield to Selly Oak by Bicycle
"I've already watched Bob's videos. I suspect his bike is motorised :)
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Aiden McHaffie replied to Chris's discussion Tyseley regeneration proposals
"Quite simply these decisions need removing from local government. Legislation is required to enforce the inclusion of a cycling infrastructure on any planning proposals.
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Aiden McHaffie replied to John KIRK's discussion Do we like being a minority ?
"Steady on, I'll be one of those on my return :) two wheels nice, three better :)
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Aiden McHaffie commented on Robert's video
Northfield to Selly Oak by Bicycle
"During my enforced absence I find riding by proxy very relaxing. Thank you for sharing this."
Aiden McHaffie replied to John KIRK's discussion Do we like being a minority ?
"The bigger the market, the cheaper bits and pieces would become. I hate paying the same in £'s as the Americans do in $'s,
The more on the roads, the more accustomed other road uses will be to our presence
The more…"
Aiden McHaffie replied to John KIRK's discussion Parliamentary debate today on Cycling
"Robert, can you pm me with the details if possible. I have some time on my hand at the moment"
Aiden McHaffie replied to John KIRK's discussion Parliamentary debate today on Cycling
"No matter how the cycling infrastructure evolved on mainland Europe, the impetus for cycle commuting stalled in the UK and the network is significantly inferior to just about every country I have ever visited. And whilst the roads are well…"
ian walker replied to Aiden McHaffie's discussion Man Vs Car (my accident)
"Not wishing to be pessimistic but do you think they would have conducted a more thorough investigation if this was a fatality ? "
Aiden McHaffie replied to Aiden McHaffie's discussion Man Vs Car (my accident)
"Thanks for the replies. The Radio interview went well. The important issue is that any RTA involving a cyclist serious enough for a 999 call to be made MUST have Police attendance. Currently this is not WM Police policy. But our fight must be to get…"
LS replied to Aiden McHaffie's discussion Man Vs Car (my accident)
Toby replied to Aiden McHaffie's discussion Man Vs Car (my accident)
"Been busy at work so i only just saw this late. Dunno if Radio WM is available on iPlayer... anyway, I pretty much hounded @WMPolice on Twitter with a link to Aiden's blog. As a road cycling commuter, i need to be satisfied that blame will be…"
Simon replied to Aiden McHaffie's discussion Man Vs Car (my accident)
"Good to hear that you can still see some positives in your future after all of the rubbish that has been thrown at you. Dunno if it will help you any but I (and Kim) know a chap who has lost an arm yet he still manages to do many thousands of…"
Aiden McHaffie replied to Aiden McHaffie's discussion Man Vs Car (my accident)
"Simon, I can't remember you upsetting me at all yesterday. I am struggling with a mixture of really bad panic attacks and trying to deal with frustration, fear and anger. So my response probably wasn't written well and it sometimes takes a…"
Simon replied to Aiden McHaffie's discussion Man Vs Car (my accident)
"Good to hear that BC is supporting you but I still think that it might be worth you contacting the CDF - after all it won't cost you anything and they have won a rather high profile case of police making it up as they go along in the…"
Tim Beasley replied to Aiden McHaffie's discussion Man Vs Car (my accident)
"It's a strong case, I think you'll win. No thanks to the police! Good luck with it."
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- What sort of riding do you do?
- Road and commuting
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- Sutton coldfield
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- Boardman pro ltd
- About me
- Old enough to know better. More aches than Billy Ray Cyrus. And a developing penchant for a recumbent trike.
Aiden McHaffie's Blog
What a week that was
So I'm sat here, Sunday morning, at work, waiting for all the trains to wake and and start breaking down, or the track to break and I'm casting my mind back over this week and what a week it was.
This time last Sunday I was just setting off to join my second skyride local. A jaunt through the south Birmingham countryside. I had decided to ride down there to get myself a 50 miler in. The ride was very well attended, excellently led and very enjoyable. I think Skyrides will form a large…
ContinuePosted on October 30, 2011 at 9:10 — 4 Comments
Skyride
In a similar vein to Mark Cavendish I joined Sky for a ride this weekend, No doubt he will find his more challenging in the year to come as mine was a mere 28 miles and a moderate pace. I cycled to the meeting point to add another 12 miles to the tally, which seemed more fitting for a Sunday ride
I didn't know what to expect from the experience. I hoped for a look at some new lanes in the area and meet up with similarly untalented and weighty riders. I knew the pace would be slow and…
ContinuePosted on October 11, 2011 at 19:41 — 1 Comment
The road to recovery
Well seeing as I am sat heat with an infra red heat pad on my lower back, it appears to be the ideal time to rekindle my love of blogging and to start things off as I am new here, here is a potted history.
Four years ago, whilst at an international Archery competition in Estonia, I hired a bike for the day to sample some of the wonderful countryside the country had to offer. At the time I was 171/2 stone, if I breathed in and closer to 18 when I breathed out. Exercise was something of…
ContinuePosted on October 6, 2011 at 15:20
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The Holstee Manifesto: Lifecycle Video
"RE: "Leftie? Fake California surf wear you mean"
The Holstee slogan is "Lifestyle…"
Keith Dodds replied to LS's discussion Train Station Cycle 'Surgeries'"The police were doing this in the 80's I can remember registering my Raleigh Chopper - maybe…"
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CKS replied to LS's discussion Train Station Cycle 'Surgeries'"I wonder if they're the £10 Kryptonite locks again?"
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I had meant to post this 3 weeks ago but things got in the way as usual.I passed a sign tied to…See More
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Bike marking and cheap D locks.Details -…See More
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