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David Cooper replied to Ian-C's discussion 'Have A Laugh At The Newbie'
Well I'll give it a go then - just received my D lock from Centro and there was a PRK with that I'll not throw it away and put it to good use.
David Cooper replied to Ian-C's discussion 'Have A Laugh At The Newbie'
Mentioned this on another thread - small piece of sponge ran around the inside of the tyre will normally pick up the culprit.
Picked up this little tip from an LBS owner in Devon. Cycling part of the Tour of Britain route from Exeter to…
David Cooper commented on Steve Cooper's photo
Not forgetting the Blue Aldi gloves! How cold were your hands at the end of the ride? The gloves are good but I wouldn't have thought they would have been that good!
David Cooper replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Where exactly was this ?'
But the whole of the reclamation yard is going to make a nice feature for the entrance to tescos, so the whole road will be dug up without digging up the footpath? Good Luck
David Cooper replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Girliest Bike in Birmingham ??'
Let's get back to the girlie bike.
What's the sticker on the pannier all about??
David Cooper replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Where exactly was this ?'
So why the hell are the council spending a fortune on resurfacing the footpath around the baths and Elim Church to the reclamation yard when it will all soon be dug up??!!!!
Masterminds at work again
David Cooper replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Girliest Bike in Birmingham ??'
Now there is no need to wonder what James looks like on a Sunday morning club run. Where was the dog this week James??
David Cooper replied to Tim Beasley's discussion 'Anyone cycled the a4040 Outer Ring Road? aka Le Tour de Birmingham'
Probably teachin Granny to suck eggs - but run a small piece of sponge around the inside of you tyre. This will pick up any bit of thorn, flint, glass etc. and not wreck any further tubes.
David Cooper replied to Andy Reeve's discussion 'Cycling stops in the Cotswolds'
Also, riding the Shakespeare 100 on April 1st. Had email to say not many spaces left if anyone fancies a nice ride out.
Hopefully that won't be as breezy as the September ride having to pedal downhill out of Temple Grafton was not much fun no…
David Cooper replied to Philip Eddington's discussion 'Your dream bike or bikes'
Shed?
Heated /carpeted garage. Spot lights trained onto each shining example of pure beauty hanging from the bespoke hooks next to the TV - set up for roller training during these miserable months. No not the front room the wife would kill me!!
Did…
David Cooper replied to Tim Beasley's discussion 'Anyone cycled the a4040 Outer Ring Road? aka Le Tour de Birmingham'
Cycled it many times - makes you glad to be alive when you finish!!!
Better done on a very quiet Sunday morning - don't try on a Saturday afternoon when Villa are playing at home - nightmare traffic around Aston.
I always do the 11C…
David Cooper replied to Philip Eddington's discussion 'Slow Bike'
Hi
I would put it down to the rider rather than the bike.
I took a couple of weeks off in the summer and TT times both sides of two weeks lazing by the pool with beer in hand differed by over three minutes. If you have taken three months off from…
David Cooper replied to Chris's discussion 'Rant thread: If we support any segregated cycle infrastructure, will cyclists be banned from the roads?'
In my day you were only allowed to cycle to school if you had passed your cycling proficiency test and had the badge to prove it!! That was the only to be taught the 'rules of the road' and keep cyclists safe.
For the those who rave about…
David Cooper replied to Robert's discussion 'Cycle Route Opportunities'
Andy - it's called a figure of speach.
All Tax payers (including cyclists) pay for the upkeep of roads and infrastructure. I'm the first to throw that back in the face of any irrate driver claiming cyclists don't have any…
David Cooper replied to Robert's discussion 'Cycle Route Opportunities'
Robert your video of Northfield to Selly Oak is very nice - but if you had taken a left at the first set of traffic lights there is a dedicated cycle lane on the Bristol Road meaning your journey time would have been cut by about 12 minutes.
You…
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- Club Runs / Sportives
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- Kings Heath, Birmingham
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- Viking Giro D'Italia (TT Bike) Specialised Allez (Winter Bike) Pinarello FP1 BCF (Sunday Best)
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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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