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Maybe we should have a dedicated thread for this sort of thing... Spotted on Lifford Lane Continue

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Kim replied to mark's discussion Where did your bike take you today

"Straight into a massive downpour, this afternoon. Was too warm to warrant waterproofs. I actually quite like cycling when you can't possibly get any wetter, as long as there's going to be a way to dry off eventually."

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Kim replied to mark's discussion Where did your bike take you today

"As if to prove a point, we actually went out along that towpath to see how passable it was on three wheels. Turns out that if it's bone dry (and I can't stress this enough - with so little weight on the rear wheel you're going…"

Monday

Kim replied to Philip Eddington's discussion Not intending to advertise this for anyone

"Watts are a perfectly valid measure of power consumption, which is entirely relevant when comparing dynamos, batteries, charging speed and so on. Just don't compare dissimilar lighting technologies by their power consumption. A 1W…"

May 26

Kim replied to mark's discussion Where did your bike take you today

"Been using public transport today, but should be out for an as-yet-undecided pootle with my partner tomorrow afternoon. Thought about joining the Pushbikes ride, but that bit of towpath's a bit too singletrack for her trike."

May 26

Kim replied to Zakariya's discussion Cycling with the kids

"Sutton Park's an obvious choice. Big and fun, with plenty of good quality cycleable paths, and good train access and car parking. The Lickey Hills are steep, and I'm not sure what's what in terms of cycleable off-road…"

May 25

Kim might attend Simon's event

PushBikes May Sunday Ride - Black Country Adventure! at Birmingham to the Black Country and back

May 27, 2012 from 10:30am to 4pm

Join our friendly and welcoming group for a great ride :)To: The Fountain Inn - Lower Gornal for lunch. http://www.fountaininnrealale.co.uk/ Meeting Point: The Canalside Cafe, Gas Street Canal Basin off Broad St. B'ham B1 2JU - from 10:30am set off 10:45am. (Just off cycle Route 5 and close to Rail Stations) Distance: 25 mile round trip approx. Route Going: B'ham main line canal out to Tividale then side roads to Lower Gornal…See More

May 25

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Kim replied to Philip Eddington's discussion Not intending to advertise this for anyone

"Interesting. Nice to see the spoke dynamo approach, for people who don't already have a hub dynamo. Wonder if it's any good as a light? "

May 24

Kim replied to Andy Reeve's discussion Birmingham to Oxford. Advice, tips and nice places to stop please.

"Only useful thing I can say is that the A4260, while a reasonable route through the city itself, is a bit on the fast main road side for pleasant cycling for most of the way between Banbury and Oxford."

May 15

Kim replied to Chris's discussion Safe cycle routes to be mandatory in Wales?

"In my limited experience, Welsh hills make for some awesome downhill recumbenteering. It's well worth the half an hour of twiddling in the granny ring it takes to get to the top... (Here I am at the top of Pen-y-Pass before an…"

May 15

Kim replied to del schnell's discussion one way

"Recumbent riders nearly always use clipless pedals or another foot-retention mechanism, both for the convenience of not having to use muscle tension to support their legs the whole time, and because there's a far more likely failure mode where…"

May 15

Kim replied to Richard D's discussion Garmin Edge 800 help?

"They can, with the right preparation, be excellent for showing you where to go, as long as you don't let them do the thinking themselves. 'Off-road' (point-to-point, ignoring the map) navigation, or rigorously tested…"

May 8

Kim replied to Leon Lewis's discussion Cycle incentive scheme set up in London

"I'd say that riding a bike is it's own reward (yes, even in Birmingham traffic), but I'm sure plenty of people would think otherwise. If this helps get more people on bikes, then it can't be bad...."

May 8

Kim replied to John KIRK's discussion Cargo bikes .. Anyone got one or thinking of getting one ?

"As a recumbent rider and occasional car driver, I don't consider this to be an insurmountable problem. Sure, a DF bike gives you an advantage, but not an essential one. The main issue with hauling cargo (in whatever configuration) is the…"

May 8

Kim replied to Donna Norford's discussion new bike covered bike park at Sainsbury Selly Oak

"*ponders* Good point, the prevailing wind's from the open end. "

May 7

Kim replied to Donna Norford's discussion new bike covered bike park at Sainsbury Selly Oak

"Looks good."

May 7

Kim replied to John KIRK's discussion Cargo bikes .. Anyone got one or thinking of getting one ?

"I went for the trailer option recently, as a decent one will carry all the cargo I'm likely to need (primarily bulk shopping and the occasional load of recycling or garden waste) and pack away sensibly, leaving room for more fun flavours of…"

May 7