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Blinking Headlamps
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Kim Oct 18, 2011.
If NYC can do it...
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Started this discussion. Last reply by David Sep 11, 2011.
Queensbridge road
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Sarah-Jane Watkinson Nov 29, 2011.
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David replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Where exactly was this ?'
Oops. Duplication noted.
The entire scene is pretty fabulous - in the archaic sense.
It is of another time - and one would think, another place.
But that girl may still be around here, and if so, I wonder what she would say about then and now.
David replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Where exactly was this ?'
Okay, how about this one?
Day 18 - A photo from our archives - West Midlands Police | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
David replied to allthegearnoidea's discussion 'Magistrates done good.'
This'll be the link then.
Am thinking Mr Spudnik is unable to explain his concerns, and may need lessons in elocution - alongside Mr Johnstone.
Note also CC has slipped in a typo.
David replied to allthegearnoidea's discussion 'Magistrates done good.'
Result!
I would have though Rob Johnston would be required to take the language test again.
Sarah-Jane Watkinson replied to David's discussion 'Queensbridge road'
Unfortunately, it looks as though it refers to a specific event and isn't intended as an ongoing thing. I cycled past Chamberlain House the other week and the gates were open, there were two cars parked there and the whole of Queensbridge Road…
David replied to Aiden McHaffie's discussion 'steel stockholders in Brum'
the place I go to is a stockist between the railway line and the scrapyard. I don't recall the name, and I think they only sell flat stock, but are very good source for buying offcuts
David replied to David's discussion 'Queensbridge road'
I am counting this as a small victory for common sense...
David replied to Robert's discussion 'The Tat Man Cometh'
I'm not concerned about the guys in vans. They are usually regulars, and have some to lose.
I'd be more concerned about this sort of thing:
All Sandwell’s metal drain covers to be replaced
And about people in less noticeable vehicles…
David replied to allthegearnoidea's discussion 'Threatening behaviour from driver of BN09XRJ'
Does that mean we get to show up in the courtroom on the date, with our biking gear and cameras? >:)
David replied to Andy Mabbett's discussion 'Turnberry Road, B42 - Birmingham City Council refusing to fix hazardous road surface'
Have you got a photo to add to the FMS post? Would make the argument more persuasive.
David replied to Graham Lennard's discussion 'Vice sought...'
Graham, I've got one mounted outside my door. A big a vice as your pa would have wanted. And it's only 6 minutes walk.
David replied to Philip Eddington's discussion 'This puts a new spin on cycling to work I guess'
I just don't know how anyone can cycle and type at the same time...
And I'd always be looking for cars coming along behind.
David replied to Toby's discussion 'Birmingham Danger Zones'
Crest of School Road, Moseley, between Cotton Lane and Ashfield, particularly when one is about to make a right turn into either of them, and some speed freak comes belting over the hill while I am preparing to turn.
Kim replied to David's discussion 'Blinking Headlamps'
Indeed. Most clipless pedals, recumbents, bikes with panniers on the rear rack and so on aren't legal at night.
I take a pragmatic approach and try to comply with the spirit, if not the letter, of this law, in so far as it is possible (a…
Ian Ingram replied to David's discussion 'Blinking Headlamps'
It doesn't work, they are not legal to ride at night. I'm just saying what the law is and leave it up to you all to make your own call on what you want to do. I have the same pedals and standard SPD's neither have reflectors and I use…
Ian Wacogne replied to David's discussion 'Blinking Headlamps'
I often get followed - and sometimes overtaken - by someone with a really strong front flash, and I have to say that I find it quite distracting; it blinks off the road signs etc and makes me think more about his cycling than mine. Which,…
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For teh scientifically minded...
A few days ago my elder brother sent me some links to a paper he's co-authored on self-stable bicycles.
It's only just occurred to me that it's likely people round here would have an interest. So here are the links to “A bicycle can be stable without gyroscopic or caster effects” by Kooijman, Meijaard, Papadopoulos, Ruina, Schwab.
The paper, the online appendix, videos, and the companion historical study are at:…
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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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