Cycling in and around Birmingham England
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Did not wearing a helmet save Gene Hackman's life?
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A well reasoned argument from Lovely Bicycle: http://lovelybike.blogspot.com/Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by James Lee Jan 23.
Stolen Bike?
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For the last few weeks there has been a Carrera MTB left unlocked behind the bins on our school site in Ladywood. It's basically a good bike. Probably 2008 model needing a little (but not…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Andy White Jan 15.
What did you do X-mas morning?
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got very muddy! brilliant fun. Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by James Lee Jan 5.
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Andy White replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Only 17 months for this ?'
This just in :-(
Dear Mr White
Thank you for your email below regarding the sentence given to Gavin Hill.
As you may know, the Attorney General has the power, under section
36 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988, to refer to…
Andy White replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Only 17 months for this ?'
It's not the maximun for GBH. He was rightly charged with a motoring offence AND an assault.
Andy White replied to Jav Akhtar's discussion '1st charity bike ride'
Really? have I been doing it wrong all these years? ;-)
Andy White replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Only 17 months for this ?'
However, he was also charged with and found guilty of GBH which I am sure potentially carries a much longer sentence.
If you have an argument with someone and then punch them causing serious injury I expect you may go to…
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Andy White replied to Ian-C's discussion 'Have A Laugh At The Newbie'
I have just remembered a trick from the past. A pity i didnt remember it when I was stuck on the canal - probably stress!
If attempts to fix the puncture fail, stuff the tyre with grass - you do need a lot of grass.
I have seen it…
Andy White replied to Ian-C's discussion 'Have A Laugh At The Newbie'
got any teaspoons?
Andy White replied to Ian-C's discussion 'Have A Laugh At The Newbie'
When removing the punctured tube its always a good policy to remember its orientation with the wheel. Inflate it immediately, find the hole then put it against the tyre (in the same orientation it was removed) and you should have no trouble…
Andy White replied to LS's discussion 'Birmingham Innertube Map'
Nobody knows what works because we all have different agendas. Perhaps there is no one answer.
Personally i'm for the crowd-sourcing approach because it is constantly being updated, different ideas/needs get represented and you end…
Andy White replied to Ian-C's discussion 'Have A Laugh At The Newbie'
Dont forget to check the spoke heads.
Its not impossible that one of these has come through the rim tape. They tend not to puncture straight away but inevitably do at intervals from just a few minutes to a few hours.
Andy White replied to Craig Dickson's discussion 'canals'
Never been asked to show a towpath licence in over 30yrs of using them - day and night. Never knowingly seen a British Waterways person either come to that.
If you're using a stretch of canal at night that you are familiar with by day…
Andy White replied to Ian-C's discussion 'Have A Laugh At The Newbie'
I always carry a spare tube with me (sometimes 2). Even if you dont know how to patch a tube it only takes a couple of minutes to swap a tube and reinflate the tyre, Be sure to run your fingers around the inside of the tyre though…
Andy White replied to Philip Eddington's discussion 'Ghost bikes similar to those in London'
I think Tim is getting to the nub of a problem on our roads.
More signage, more advetising, more in-car gizmos to fiddle with. It seems that there is ever more 'stuff' to distract the motorist and thus allow a ton and a…
Andy White replied to LS's discussion 'The Times Cities Fit for Cycling Campaign #cyclesafe'
Quite correct! ;-)
Andy White replied to LS's discussion 'Hit and run in Sheldon'
I could just repeat my previous post, but what's the point - you either get it or.... you don't.
Andy White replied to LS's discussion 'Hit and run in Sheldon'
Actually I'm sure Mark wasn't implying anything. Most people aren't when they use sloppy language in a way which was perfectly acceptable in the unreconstructed recent past. .
But we don't live in the past. And it…
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- What sort of riding do you do?
- Touring, day rides, non-technical off-road, occasional commute
- Where do you live?
- Handsworth Wood / Sandwell Valley
- Tell us about your bike(s)
- Bianchi tourer, Kowal 653 Audax, Ribble 653 race bike, Peugeot fixed, Dawes Galaxy fixed CX playbike, Sabre Venom CX bike
- About me
- Used to 'live' on the bike before the kids. Rode with the (now defunct) West Brom CTC through most of the 80's and did lots of Audaxes but never managed PBP. Had more comebacks than I care to remember - each one more unsucessful than the last. Ride the occasional Audax to keep my 'hand in' and go out with the North Birmingham CTC about 2-3x per year. Mostly though I just ride by myself. Am going to make an effort to get out more but lack the incentive of having someone to ride with :-(
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Andy White replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Only 17 months for this ?'
This just in :-(
Dear Mr White
Thank you for your email below regarding…
Richard D replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Mad Dogs in Witton Lakes Park'
Somebody's been at the Christmas Spirit again.
Robert replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Copenhagen has 37% of journeys made by bike'
I second that; where good cycling infrastructure has been provided it has got people out of their…
John KIRK replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Mad Dogs in Witton Lakes Park'
Yes.New paths.More dogs on leads.People responding to the bell. More patience from me. Greetings…
Ian-C replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Mad Dogs in Witton Lakes Park'
I have just read most of the comments on this thread although some are a little old now most dog…
Simon replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Mad Dogs in Witton Lakes Park'
Well, that's a question. The sign at the centre damn suggests that you can cycle across…
Ian-C replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Copenhagen has 37% of journeys made by bike'
I think its time for a reality check cars will change oil will run out methods of powering cars…
Robert replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Copenhagen has 37% of journeys made by bike'
So what? By the way, since you've clearly forgotten I'll remind you I've…
James Lee replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Copenhagen has 37% of journeys made by bike'
Have a read through the Highway Code Robert.
There are many references within rules which say there…
Richard D replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Mad Dogs in Witton Lakes Park'
I went past this morning. Does this mean I can now (or will soon be able to) choose which way round…
Robert replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Copenhagen has 37% of journeys made by bike'
They would have to go out of their way to miss all the bicycles in Holland, Denmark, Denmark, and…
Simon replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Mad Dogs in Witton Lakes Park'
Went through yesterday for the first time this year. Oo, nice new surfaces on some of the…
James Lee replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Copenhagen has 37% of journeys made by bike'
You'll be surprised what motorists forget about when they get behind the wheel of…
Rob not Bob replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Mad Dogs in Witton Lakes Park'
delayed response to this by yours truly.
I have asked the two sergeants responsible for Policing…
James Lee replied to Clare Lovell's discussion 'Crowdsourced bike design'
That right angle at the base of the downtube will need a hefty piece of internal metalwork to stop…
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