An Engineering design project
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An Engineering design project
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Just came across this on Youtube and thought that some of you may find it interesting.Enjoy…Continue
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Recording your rides
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Hi all.For those of you whom have smart phones I'm sure that you are well aware of the GPS tracking functions. I have until now been using My Track by Google to record some of my rides. However,…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by James Lee Feb 6.
The World's Most Cycle-friendly Building
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Hi all, just saw this in this weeks version of cycling weekly and thought that some of you may find it interesting. Enjoy, Lucas Continue
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Chris Jan 30.
Max speed on the road?
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Hi all, I have set myself a target of 50mph on my road bike, with a near-term target of 45mph. I often reach speeds in excess of 40mph, at the moment 42.6mph is the most I've achieved on my new bike…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Andy White Oct 18, 2011.
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Lucas replied to Jav Akhtar's discussion '1st charity bike ride'
You should be fine. I would recommend that you set off early with the first group and thus give yourself plenty of time to complete it without rushing. I done my first one last year which was 104miles. The furthest single ride I had done prior to…
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.
James Lee replied to Lucas's discussion 'Recording your rides'
I went on a Vintage event.
My Garmin was in a back pocket recording the ride, as 1970s racebikes didn't have SatNavs.
Lucas replied to Lucas's discussion 'Recording your rides'
I agree that a dedicated unit may be better, my point of mentioning the app is that it is free for anyone already having a smartphone. Therefore, it could save them a few hundred pounds. As for the battery, I guess it does depend on the particular…
James Lee replied to Lucas's discussion 'Recording your rides'
I had a Garmin Edge 605.
On my ride along the A45 approaching the M42 junction from Coventry, it displays
"Keep right on
Coventry Road"
How does it know I'm a Blues fan?????
rOcKeTdOg replied to Lucas's discussion 'Recording your rides'
i use a garmin 205, GPS on a smartphone will drain the battery quickly and the garmin will go for 10hrs or so and then you can use the GPX file in any capable device, i use endomondo too the challenges on there are fun
Jamie McLeod replied to Lucas's discussion 'Recording your rides'
Loving Strava - enables you to choose parts of your ride to compete against yourself or others, and really handy for tracking total miles, climb etc
Philip Eddington replied to Lucas's discussion 'Recording your rides'
I use Ride With GPS with my Gamin Edge 705
I think it gives a pretty good report with decent mapping etc.
It even shows the National Cycle Network Routes if you choose the OSM cycle map in the mapping options in the top right dropdown menu. I know…
Stuart Thompson replied to Lucas's discussion 'Recording your rides'
I used to use Sports Tracker when I had a Nokia and it was pretty good, sadly it wasn't available on Android when I got my current phone so I use Endomondo at the moment
Rich22222 replied to Lucas's discussion 'Recording your rides'
Is there a prize? try switching it on on the train etc :)
Ben Richards replied to Lucas's discussion 'Recording your rides'
I use Endomondo . .
Its very good and im competing with my mate this year to see which one of us can do the most miles over the year. By looking at the website im 50 miles behind him at the moment :(
Dave K replied to Lucas's discussion 'Recording your rides'
It's all about Cyclemeter on iOS!!
Rich22222 replied to Lucas's discussion 'Recording your rides'
Or maybe "turn right at the next roundabout" :)
LS replied to Lucas's discussion 'Recording your rides'
I sometimes see cyclemeter tweets pop up where it says "Started ride with cyclemeter..... Cyclemeter will speak your replies to me". I'm always tempted to reply e.g. Go Toby Go! or maybe some song lyrics.
Rich22222 replied to Lucas's discussion 'Recording your rides'
I'm occasionally use Mapmyride+ on android, which is all very similar, apart from it doesn't have the music link, although it does show the elevation of the route and you can also share your live route and position on facebook/twitter (if…
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London to Paris 2012.
Hi, having taking part in the Warwick 100 earlier this year I am considering doing the London to Paris ride next year (I was ready for it this year as I've only just bought my new bike) for a children's charity. There's a fundraising target of £1400 but the registration fee is only £99.
I'm just wondering if any of you have done this ride before and if so how did you find the fundraising? I'm considering doing it with a couple of friends and having spoken to the charity it is…
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New Bike Today!!!! Keep the 105 or go for Ultegra?
Hi all, I'm new to Birmingham Cyclist although I'm not new to cycling in Birmingham.
I've had a cheap road bike which has served me well so far, I bought some new wheels and gears after about 600 miles as the others were a little worn. Since then it's given me another 1100 miles and seems to be going strong. I'm upgrading because I want something faster, lighter and more agile.
I've gone for a Trek 2.5 compact, I test rode it and it was more than what I was…
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Andy White replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Only 17 months for this ?'
This just in :-(
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Thank you for your email below regarding…
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Somebody's been at the Christmas Spirit again.
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I second that; where good cycling infrastructure has been provided it has got people out of their…
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Yes.New paths.More dogs on leads.People responding to the bell. More patience from me. Greetings…
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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…
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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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