Cycling in and around Birmingham England
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Free bikes in Oxford
If anybody lives near there then I've just come across these on Gumtree. Both need some TLC:…Continue
Started Feb 5
Canal cycling permits
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Has anybody actually got a permit to cycle along Birmingham's canals? Apparently you need one:…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Steve Cooper Jan 28.
Polar Bike
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-16345232 Anybody fancy one of these? It might look as though it's been knocked together by the Birmingham…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by rOcKeTdOg Jan 5.
Stolen Bike
I've just seen this on Gumtree. The owner thinks the bike may be sold on in the Birmingham area for some reason. There isn't a contact number on the add so presumably you reply through Gumtree.…Continue
Started Sep 30, 2011
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CKS replied to Clare Lovell's discussion 'Crowdsourced bike design'
This is only a CGI - if it had been built sombody would find that the pedals would catch on the footboards.
CKS replied to Midge D's discussion 'Swan Shopping Centre Bike Racks'
It's a schematic drawing of a pogo-stick.
CKS replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Only 17 months for this ?'
Some people pay good money for that sort of thing ...
CKS commented on Rich22222's photo
According to Urban Dictionary a 'biatchi' is a retarded bitch. Either this is an unfortunately named Chinese copy or somebody is having a laugh.
CKS replied to Lucas's discussion 'An Engineering design project'
I wonder if it was a post-graduate project? Marks are awarded for originality and not necessarily practicality.
CKS replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Only 17 months for this ?'
There isn't a charge 'between' dangerous driving and causing death by dangerous driving.
Either there should be or the maximum penalty for dangerous driving should be increased.
CKS replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Only 17 months for this ?'
I've just seen this on a motoring forum. Two posters thought the cyclist was to blame as well, another wanted him charged!
http://www.car4play.com/forum/post/index.htm?f=2&t=9639
CKS replied to Jav Akhtar's discussion '1st charity bike ride'
There's probably a trade off between perspiring and chaffing.
CKS replied to Craig Dickson's discussion 'canals'
I think it's some sort of legal work-around so that towpaths can never become a public right of way.
CKS replied to Ian-C's discussion 'Reality or the Insurance companys trying to make a quick quid'
Already discussed - insurers trying to make a quick buck:
http://www.birminghamcyclist.com/forum/topics/cyclists-urged-to-get-insurance
CKS replied to Terry's discussion 'Threat of serious injury puts commuters off cycling BBC1 TV 19.30 tonight'
RE: Why ride a bicycle in busy city traffic?
I'm sure there are almost as many reasons as there are cyclists. The one who do it just for an adrenalin buzz are pretty silly.
CKS replied to Ian-C's discussion 'Have A Laugh At The Newbie'
I find the easiest way to trace an innertube leak is to rotate it a few millimeters from your upper lip - you can feel where the air escaping. The tube isn't wet either so you can put the patch…
CKS replied to Ian-C's discussion 'Have A Laugh At The Newbie'
RE: "I get just before the horse shoe pub on the Alcester road "
Halfords at Maypole is a 5-10 minute walk from here. It's worth knowing if you get caught without a puncture repair kit again.
CKS replied to Terry's discussion 'Threat of serious injury puts commuters off cycling BBC1 TV 19.30 tonight'
Only if they do stupid things like cycling on roads with 60mph+ traffic and going through tunnels with filter lanes at either end.
CKS replied to Philip Eddington's discussion 'Ghost bikes similar to those in London'
I didn't know that. Anyway, it does something to prevent a similar accident and gives an indication of its cause, unlike a ghost bike.
CKS replied to Philip Eddington's discussion 'Ghost bikes similar to those in London'
I think ghost bikes are divisive, they imply that the death of a cyclist is somehow more notable than the death of any other road user.
Anyway, in Birmingham the local scrap men would just steal them.
CKS replied to Terry's discussion 'Threat of serious injury puts commuters off cycling BBC1 TV 19.30 tonight'
According to this link 22.2 cyclists are killed per billion kilometers (in 2010), not 3.2.
http://road.cc/content/news/38100-ctc-says-rate-deaths-among-cyclists-not-falling-quickly-enough-dft-releases
That would make cycling about seven times…
CKS replied to LS's discussion 'The Times Cities Fit for Cycling Campaign #cyclesafe'
Most cycling forums are full of sycophants who spend all the time agreeing with each other. I welcome James' different opinions even though I don't usually agree with them.
CKS replied to Zeth's discussion 'Birmingham fit for cycling?'
A lot of the people in Sparkbrook are Somalis who arrived in the UK via the Netherlands. They probably got their cycling confidence there.
CKS replied to rOcKeTdOg's discussion 'Who's off to play in the snow?'
Not me, but I saw a couple cycling around Balsall Heath yesterday - looking rather lost. I also saw somebody on an orange fixie in Kings Heath this afternoon.
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- What sort of riding do you do?
- leisure
- Where do you live?
- Moseley - but if you want to buy a flat with extortionate service charges get in touch.
- Tell us about your bike(s)
- 1970's Raleigh 3-speed, 1990's Raleigh Cyclone
- About me
- Born 1965, rode a bike for the first time in years in 2010. Work as a C++ programmer.
I used to be 'Chris S' but I changed my user name to avoid confusion.
My old school - Abandon hope all ye who enter here ...
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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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