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Rollapaluza in Brum
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http://www.rollapaluza.com/calendar/23 feb 2012 Digbeth Spotted DogContinue
Started this discussion. Last reply by James Lee Jan 20.
Anyone know a good hill.....?
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-15591350
Started this discussion. Last reply by James Russell Nov 7, 2011.
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doug salmon replied to Craig Dickson's discussion 'canals'
Neither geese nor night are on my list of problems for canal cycling. Large muddy puddles after rain, thanks to absent maintainance by British Waterways, can be problematic after rain: and speeding stealth-cyclists coming from…
doug salmon replied to Zeth's discussion 'Birmingham fit for cycling?'
Surfacing the canal towpaths, so as not be unusable whenever the rain falls in Brum, would be very helpful and simple to do.
doug salmon replied to allthegearnoidea's discussion 'Magistrates done good.'
Well done Rob; you have done us all a service. Thankyou.
Zeth replied to doug salmon's discussion 'Sad days for the Posties'
You take on the job to deliver by bike, getting fit in the open air and being in a positive mood, the mechanical efficiency of the bike compensating for the weight of the post. Then 14 years later they make you trudge around with a shopping trolley…
LS replied to doug salmon's discussion 'Sad days for the Posties'
They almost had trailers that were also hand carts but the contract was cancelled. See http://www.simple-city.com/portfolio-rmv2.html
The designer also does Carry Freedom trailers and the Paper Bicycle which are great.
Donna Norford replied to doug salmon's discussion 'Sad days for the Posties'
"Bike replacement: Royal Mail introduced 'high capacity trollies' like these to speed up deliveries"
They don't seem in the slightest bit High Speed to me. You always see these chained to lamp posts. or being…
doug salmon replied to Zeth's discussion 'Peter Hitchens on cycling'
UK law effectively assumes the cyclist (or pedestrian) is at fault if injured by a vehicle, unless convincing proof otherwise.
Other countries reverse this; a motorist is presumed at fault if a pedestrian or cyclist is injured,…
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doug salmon replied to CKS's discussion 'Canal cycling permits'
Requirement has existed for years; never heard of any enforcemen, and never been stopped despite frequently using for years.
As British Waterways cannot even keep the towpath in an adequate condition, very much doubt anyone will ever ask for a…
James Lee replied to doug salmon's discussion 'Rollapaluza in Brum'
http://www.slideshare.net/fullscreen/bottleofcat/2012-calender-9997309/1
Another blatant advertising stunt.
Rollapaluza in Brum
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doug salmon replied to Karen Leach's discussion 'Brooks saddle - does it really need treating with special Brooks proofide?'
silicon furniture polish seems to work fine with mine.
avoid dubbin - can be acidic and can destroy leather eventually
suspect any bland grease will also work
doug salmon replied to LS's discussion 'Harborne Swimming Pool'
Congratulations to the management of Harborne baths. Despite not being council-run, and despite having only a dozen applicants for every post, they have managed to employ people who, within mere days of opening are already…
doug salmon replied to Sarah-Jane Watkinson's discussion 'Good bike reads'
Slaying the Badger - Richard Moore
The Rider - Tim Krabbe
Fallen Angel: the passion of Fausto Coppi - William Fotheringham
Lance Armstrong : Tour de Force - Daniel Coyle
Around the World on a Wheel - John Foster Fraser
It's all about the Bike -…
doug salmon replied to John KIRK's discussion 'Copenhagen has 37% of journeys made by bike'
One invisible but rather important difference between Birmingham and Copenhagen was explained to me by a local.
In Denmark, if a cyclist is hit by a car, the driver is presumed at fault unless proven otherwise.
Contrast with the UK, where if a…
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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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