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Amanda Pickard
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Amanda Pickard's Discussions
Low rise bars wanted..
Anyone got any low rise MTB bars they don't want anyore or willing to sell? Need the wide fitting ones.. 31.8mm i think..Thanks!AmandaContinue
Started Jan 6
Inside the traffic...
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Hmmm i may be opening a can of highway code worms here... So im riding in a built up area heading towards the cycle lane that begins just ahead of me on the inside of a queue of traffic.The traffic…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Basil W Bloke Feb 21, 2011.
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Donna Norford commented on Amanda Pickard's event 'Discover Cycling Event'
"Yes a good day! Well spaced amounts of people throughtout the day. Bike pro out in the forecourt doing a fab job with free basic repairs. + testing of trikes & other contraptions from another companys. CTC,…"
Jav Akhtar commented on Amanda Pickard's event 'Discover Cycling Event'
"Good event, I went with the family... In the car. Thanks to Andy from sustrans, useful information on balanceability for the children will be following up with the school."
Ian-C commented on Amanda Pickard's event 'Discover Cycling Event'
"I was going to go down in the car because it was raining but the wife gave me some abuse. So I cycled down"
Sarah-Jane commented on Amanda Pickard's event 'Discover Cycling Event'
"I meant to get down myself but had a pressing engagement with a raised bed and pile of chicken muck. Glad to hear it was well supported, even in this balmy spring weather."
Ian-C commented on Amanda Pickard's event 'Discover Cycling Event'
"I thought it was a good event plenty of people coming and going I even invested a fiver and joined pushbikes. lots of familys with children, demonstrator cycles and many other stalls I was there for an hour or so before cycling back up the Rea…"
CKS commented on Amanda Pickard's event 'Discover Cycling Event'
"I had a look at this event this morning. There was a constant stream of people going in and out of the room and a few outside in the courtyard as well. It seems to have been quite successful."
CKS is attending Amanda Pickard's event
Discover Cycling Event at The MAC (Midlands Arts Centre)
April 28, 2012 from 10am to 6pm
A Cycling themed event at the MAC aimed at the cyclist, would-be cyclist, new cyclist, curious etc.Led rides along the Rea Valley route at 11:30am, 1:00pm and 2:30pm. Pedal powered cinema by Sustrans launching Centro's new cycling animation, cycling short films, information from Birmingham City Council on mapping and the Cycle Journey Planner, Sustrans, Pushbikes intro to getting started in cycling, Centro and the Pershore Road Smarter Choices scheme, British Cycling and Sky Ride Local, CTC…See More
Amanda Pickard left a comment for BrownhillsBob
"Wonderful, thank you!
Ive managed to pull a copy of You Tube. Thanks again...
Amanda "
Amanda Pickard left a comment for BrownhillsBob
"Hi Bob
Were running an event at theMAC on saturday which icludes some shortfilms... Would it be ok to use your Peace beneath the city video.. Its wonderful, and would be nice to have something Brum speific showing! Credits will be shown of…"
Ian-C and Ian Wacogne might attend Amanda Pickard's event
Discover Cycling Event at The MAC (Midlands Arts Centre)
April 28, 2012 from 10am to 6pm
A Cycling themed event at the MAC aimed at the cyclist, would-be cyclist, new cyclist, curious etc.Led rides along the Rea Valley route at 11:30am, 1:00pm and 2:30pm. Pedal powered cinema by Sustrans launching Centro's new cycling animation, cycling short films, information from Birmingham City Council on mapping and the Cycle Journey Planner, Sustrans, Pushbikes intro to getting started in cycling, Centro and the Pershore Road Smarter Choices scheme, British Cycling and Sky Ride Local, CTC…See More
Donna Norford is attending Amanda Pickard's event
Discover Cycling Event at The MAC (Midlands Arts Centre)
April 28, 2012 from 10am to 6pm
A Cycling themed event at the MAC aimed at the cyclist, would-be cyclist, new cyclist, curious etc.Led rides along the Rea Valley route at 11:30am, 1:00pm and 2:30pm. Pedal powered cinema by Sustrans launching Centro's new cycling animation, cycling short films, information from Birmingham City Council on mapping and the Cycle Journey Planner, Sustrans, Pushbikes intro to getting started in cycling, Centro and the Pershore Road Smarter Choices scheme, British Cycling and Sky Ride Local, CTC…See More
Amanda Pickard might attend Philip Whiteman's event
'From Clee to Heaven' & 'The Kidderminster Killer' at Belbroughton, North Worcestershire
August 18, 2012 all day
The "Kidderminster Killer" and "From Clee to Heaven" audaxes start from Belbroughton and are 200km or 120km long respectively. The Killer is a classic on the audax calendar,with 3,750m of ascent, attracting riders from all over the UK. From Clee to Heaven is shorter with only 2,000m of ascent, and is aimed at cyclists who appreciate…See More
LS might attend Amanda Pickard's event
Discover Cycling Event at The MAC (Midlands Arts Centre)
April 28, 2012 from 10am to 6pm
A Cycling themed event at the MAC aimed at the cyclist, would-be cyclist, new cyclist, curious etc.Led rides along the Rea Valley route at 11:30am, 1:00pm and 2:30pm. Pedal powered cinema by Sustrans launching Centro's new cycling animation, cycling short films, information from Birmingham City Council on mapping and the Cycle Journey Planner, Sustrans, Pushbikes intro to getting started in cycling, Centro and the Pershore Road Smarter Choices scheme, British Cycling and Sky Ride Local, CTC…See More
john bennett is attending Amanda Pickard's event
Discover Cycling Event at The MAC (Midlands Arts Centre)
April 28, 2012 from 10am to 6pm
A Cycling themed event at the MAC aimed at the cyclist, would-be cyclist, new cyclist, curious etc.Led rides along the Rea Valley route at 11:30am, 1:00pm and 2:30pm. Pedal powered cinema by Sustrans launching Centro's new cycling animation, cycling short films, information from Birmingham City Council on mapping and the Cycle Journey Planner, Sustrans, Pushbikes intro to getting started in cycling, Centro and the Pershore Road Smarter Choices scheme, British Cycling and Sky Ride Local, CTC…See More
Amanda Pickard posted an event
Discover Cycling Event at The MAC (Midlands Arts Centre)
April 28, 2012 from 10am to 6pm
A Cycling themed event at the MAC aimed at the cyclist, would-be cyclist, new cyclist, curious etc.Led rides along the Rea Valley route at 11:30am, 1:00pm and 2:30pm. Pedal powered cinema by Sustrans launching Centro's new cycling animation, cycling short films, information from Birmingham City Council on mapping and the Cycle Journey Planner, Sustrans, Pushbikes intro to getting started in cycling, Centro and the Pershore Road Smarter Choices scheme, British Cycling and Sky Ride Local, CTC…See More
Profile Information
- What sort of riding do you do?
- Commuting, road riding, XC mountain biking, hopefully more touring!
- Where do you live?
- Kings Heath
- Tell us about your bike(s)
- Trek 1000 WSD road bike, Orange G3 hardtail, Surly Crosscheck (pootling, touring, cyclocross play) and a Giant Trance full suspension frame that im hoping to build up... (anyone selling any reasonable cast-offs let me know!!
- About me
- Love bikes, hills, mountains, skiis, parks, sunny days...
Amanda Pickard's Photos
Amanda Pickard's Videos
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The Bicycle Animation
Added by Amanda Pickard
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I Found A Bike Today
Added by Amanda Pickard
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Physics and Biking
Added by Amanda Pickard
Amanda Pickard's Blog
Better late than never... DIY blizzard proof tyres...
Just came across this... it late in the season, but interesting to see if it worked! (bit of a waste of zip ties tho maybe!?..)
http://uk.gizmodo.com/5719594/zip-tie-snow-tires-the-cheapest-way-to-blizzard+proof-your-bike
Posted on March 9, 2011 at 10:09 — 4 Comments
Bike Lane Mario Kart! ...wish they worked i'd be out there with my paintbrush!
Posted on March 3, 2011 at 11:50 — 1 Comment
Comment Wall (6 comments)
- At 20:46 on February 1, 2010,
Graham Lennard said… - Watcha!
- At 20:58 on February 1, 2010,
Amanda Pickard said… - Thought i should join the party!! oooh it's like Facebook on two wheels!!
- At 9:22 on February 25, 2010,
Rachel Gillies said… - Hi Amanda, good to see you! Planning a year of Audaxes, so hope our cyclepaths will cross sometime!
- At 23:40 on March 10, 2010,
Mahroof Malik said… - That book was the best 50p ever spent! Absolute fits of laughter. Funny thing is, it was all very serious advice... in the 70's. I just felt sorry for the guy who had to give me change from a £20 note!!
- At 23:40 on September 7, 2010, Graham Lennard said…
- my new homepage... ;-)
- At 22:23 on February 19, 2011,
Dave K said… Hi Amanda,
Thanks for the comment, I'll continue the hunt for my first road bike. Probably looking for something 2nd hand to take out into Worcestershire at the weekends.
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CKS commented on Ian Wacogne's video
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…"
Simon commented on Ian Wacogne's videoThe Holstee Manifesto: Lifecycle Video
"Some nice pictures of people on bikes spoiled by a load tired old cliche slogans. "If…"
CKS commented on Ian Wacogne's videoThe Holstee Manifesto: Lifecycle Video
"I sem to remember that a store which sells leftie lifestyle clothing banned bikes from outside…"
CKS replied to LS's discussion Train Station Cycle 'Surgeries'"I wonder if they're the £10 Kryptonite locks again?"
CKS replied to nsandhu's discussion The canals"If they are who I think they are then they are the younger members of families with feuds that can…"
"This is the first 'Stealth' step toward national bicycle registration.
Free now, but mark…"
Philip Eddington posted a discussionOne Supply Chain Bike Ride
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
LS posted a discussionTrain Station Cycle 'Surgeries'
Bike marking and cheap D locks.Details -…See More
Jon Ingram replied to Andy H's discussion On One Pompino"Yeah! We want bike porn! Show us your bits! ;0)
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CKS replied to Andy H's discussion On One Pompino"How about adding some pictures any way? There hasn't been any bike porn on this sight…"
LS replied to nsandhu's discussion The canals"The Cole is fine in the mornings but i stopped riding home that way after too many incidents…"
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