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I'm getting confused with all these cycling threads lol I'm sure I started a part 5 albeit a bit prematurely!
Still upset about calling quits on my 64 miles yesterday at 34 miles but know it was the right thing to do should have known how tough it was bring in the cotswolds.
Found abother 64 mile audax that I'm going to enter though. |
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This is a thread for cycling enthusiasts.... If you don't like cycling and have nothing to add but negativity may I respectfully suggest starting your own 'we hate cycling/cyclists thread.
Many thanks. |
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over a year ago
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"This is a thread for cycling enthusiasts.... If you don't like cycling and have nothing to add but negativity may I respectfully suggest starting your own 'we hate cycling/cyclists thread.
Many thanks. "
It’s a public forum where people can freely express their opinion about cycling 
Forgot to mention, cyclists are very angry creatures  |
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By *uzzy NavelWoman
over a year ago
so near and yet so far.... |
I’d like to know how you can enjoy cycling and not suffer with errr sore bits..... 
I’ve got a gel saddle and padded shorts, also nature is providing me with extra padding which is why I’d like to exercise...
I find I can’t sit properly for days after I’ve been on my bike... |
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"I’d like to know how you can enjoy cycling and not suffer with errr sore bits.....
I’ve got a gel saddle and padded shorts, also nature is providing me with extra padding which is why I’d like to exercise...
I find I can’t sit properly for days after I’ve been on my bike..."
You do get sore muscles when are start any exercise, if you keep doing it, it will be fine
Kiss my hand and thank me later |
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"This is a thread for cycling enthusiasts.... If you don't like cycling and have nothing to add but negativity may I respectfully suggest starting your own 'we hate cycling/cyclists thread.
Many thanks.
It’s a public forum where people can freely express their opinion about cycling
Forgot to mention, cyclists are very angry creatures "
I'm not angry..... Just disappointed in your trolling exploits  |
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"I’d like to know how you can enjoy cycling and not suffer with errr sore bits.....
I’ve got a gel saddle and padded shorts, also nature is providing me with extra padding which is why I’d like to exercise...
I find I can’t sit properly for days after I’ve been on my bike..."
You just learn to love the pain lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"This is a thread for cycling enthusiasts.... If you don't like cycling and have nothing to add but negativity may I respectfully suggest starting your own 'we hate cycling/cyclists thread.
Many thanks.
It’s a public forum where people can freely express their opinion about cycling
Forgot to mention, cyclists are very angry creatures
I'm not angry..... Just disappointed in your trolling exploits "
You need side mirrors, insurance, number plate and reasonable consideration towards other motorists... how is it fair to hold off traffic behind you for 4 fucking 5 minutes!  |
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By *uzzy NavelWoman
over a year ago
so near and yet so far.... |
"I’d like to know how you can enjoy cycling and not suffer with errr sore bits.....
I’ve got a gel saddle and padded shorts, also nature is providing me with extra padding which is why I’d like to exercise...
I find I can’t sit properly for days after I’ve been on my bike...
You do get sore muscles when are start any exercise, if you keep doing it, it will be fine
Kiss my hand and thank me later "
Kissing hand seems fair specially when other options are normally suggested..  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I’d like to know how you can enjoy cycling and not suffer with errr sore bits.....
I’ve got a gel saddle and padded shorts, also nature is providing me with extra padding which is why I’d like to exercise...
I find I can’t sit properly for days after I’ve been on my bike...
You do get sore muscles when are start any exercise, if you keep doing it, it will be fine
Kiss my hand and thank me later
Kissing hand seems fair specially when other options are normally suggested.. "
Yes, I didn’t say suck my cock so |
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By *uzzy NavelWoman
over a year ago
so near and yet so far.... |
"I’d like to know how you can enjoy cycling and not suffer with errr sore bits.....
I’ve got a gel saddle and padded shorts, also nature is providing me with extra padding which is why I’d like to exercise...
I find I can’t sit properly for days after I’ve been on my bike...
You just learn to love the pain lol "
Ohhh was hoping for an insiders guide....  |
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"I’d like to know how you can enjoy cycling and not suffer with errr sore bits.....
I’ve got a gel saddle and padded shorts, also nature is providing me with extra padding which is why I’d like to exercise...
I find I can’t sit properly for days after I’ve been on my bike...
You just learn to love the pain lol
Ohhh was hoping for an insiders guide.... "
I've got padded pants, padded shorts and a padded foof but it does still hurt at times. Bit of baseline or chamois cream can help the intimate chaffing side of things. |
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"I’d like to know how you can enjoy cycling and not suffer with errr sore bits.....
I’ve got a gel saddle and padded shorts, also nature is providing me with extra padding which is why I’d like to exercise...
I find I can’t sit properly for days after I’ve been on my bike...
You just learn to love the pain lol
Ohhh was hoping for an insiders guide....
I've got padded pants, padded shorts and a padded foof but it does still hurt at times. Bit of baseline or chamois cream can help the intimate chaffing side of things. "
The word you are looking for is Vaseline |
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"I’d like to know how you can enjoy cycling and not suffer with errr sore bits.....
I’ve got a gel saddle and padded shorts, also nature is providing me with extra padding which is why I’d like to exercise...
I find I can’t sit properly for days after I’ve been on my bike...
You just learn to love the pain lol
Ohhh was hoping for an insiders guide....
I've got padded pants, padded shorts and a padded foof but it does still hurt at times. Bit of baseline or chamois cream can help the intimate chaffing side of things.
The word you are looking for is Vaseline "
Thanks |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I’d like to know how you can enjoy cycling and not suffer with errr sore bits.....
I’ve got a gel saddle and padded shorts, also nature is providing me with extra padding which is why I’d like to exercise...
I find I can’t sit properly for days after I’ve been on my bike...
You just learn to love the pain lol
Ohhh was hoping for an insiders guide....
I've got padded pants, padded shorts and a padded foof but it does still hurt at times. Bit of baseline or chamois cream can help the intimate chaffing side of things.
The word you are looking for is Vaseline
Thanks "
And no cycling on roads |
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"I’d like to know how you can enjoy cycling and not suffer with errr sore bits.....
I’ve got a gel saddle and padded shorts, also nature is providing me with extra padding which is why I’d like to exercise...
I find I can’t sit properly for days after I’ve been on my bike...
You just learn to love the pain lol
Ohhh was hoping for an insiders guide....
I've got padded pants, padded shorts and a padded foof but it does still hurt at times. Bit of baseline or chamois cream can help the intimate chaffing side of things.
The word you are looking for is Vaseline
Thanks
And no cycling on roads "
I started a thread for you.... |
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"I’d like to know how you can enjoy cycling and not suffer with errr sore bits.....
I’ve got a gel saddle and padded shorts, also nature is providing me with extra padding which is why I’d like to exercise...
I find I can’t sit properly for days after I’ve been on my bike...
You just learn to love the pain lol
Ohhh was hoping for an insiders guide....
I've got padded pants, padded shorts and a padded foof but it does still hurt at times. Bit of baseline or chamois cream can help the intimate chaffing side of things.
The word you are looking for is Vaseline
Thanks
And no cycling on roads
I started a thread for you.... "
Why not cycle on a exercise machine? |
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By *uzzy NavelWoman
over a year ago
so near and yet so far.... |
"I’d like to know how you can enjoy cycling and not suffer with errr sore bits.....
I’ve got a gel saddle and padded shorts, also nature is providing me with extra padding which is why I’d like to exercise...
I find I can’t sit properly for days after I’ve been on my bike...
You just learn to love the pain lol
Ohhh was hoping for an insiders guide....
I've got padded pants, padded shorts and a padded foof but it does still hurt at times. Bit of baseline or chamois cream can help the intimate chaffing side of things.
The word you are looking for is Vaseline
Thanks
And no cycling on roads "
Ha ha you’d hate me, im all over the place trying to keep near the verge, but with badly maintained roads, potholes and the thought of injuring myself in my quest to get fit and save the environment, I believe as I pay road tax I feel entitled to ride where I want....  |
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"I’d like to know how you can enjoy cycling and not suffer with errr sore bits.....
I’ve got a gel saddle and padded shorts, also nature is providing me with extra padding which is why I’d like to exercise...
I find I can’t sit properly for days after I’ve been on my bike...
You just learn to love the pain lol
Ohhh was hoping for an insiders guide....
I've got padded pants, padded shorts and a padded foof but it does still hurt at times. Bit of baseline or chamois cream can help the intimate chaffing side of things.
The word you are looking for is Vaseline
Thanks
And no cycling on roads
Ha ha you’d hate me, im all over the place trying to keep near the verge, but with badly maintained roads, potholes and the thought of injuring myself in my quest to get fit and save the environment, I believe as I pay road tax I feel entitled to ride where I want.... "
Typical cyclist’s attitude there |
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By *uzzy NavelWoman
over a year ago
so near and yet so far.... |
"I’d like to know how you can enjoy cycling and not suffer with errr sore bits.....
I’ve got a gel saddle and padded shorts, also nature is providing me with extra padding which is why I’d like to exercise...
I find I can’t sit properly for days after I’ve been on my bike...
You just learn to love the pain lol
Ohhh was hoping for an insiders guide....
I've got padded pants, padded shorts and a padded foof but it does still hurt at times. Bit of baseline or chamois cream can help the intimate chaffing side of things.
The word you are looking for is Vaseline
Thanks
And no cycling on roads
Ha ha you’d hate me, im all over the place trying to keep near the verge, but with badly maintained roads, potholes and the thought of injuring myself in my quest to get fit and save the environment, I believe as I pay road tax I feel entitled to ride where I want....
Typical cyclist’s attitude there "
All paid up and legal unlike some... but then you sound like your not at all considerate and use blanket comments for everyone ....  |
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"I’d like to know how you can enjoy cycling and not suffer with errr sore bits.....
I’ve got a gel saddle and padded shorts, also nature is providing me with extra padding which is why I’d like to exercise...
I find I can’t sit properly for days after I’ve been on my bike...
You just learn to love the pain lol
Ohhh was hoping for an insiders guide....
I've got padded pants, padded shorts and a padded foof but it does still hurt at times. Bit of baseline or chamois cream can help the intimate chaffing side of things.
The word you are looking for is Vaseline
Thanks
And no cycling on roads
Ha ha you’d hate me, im all over the place trying to keep near the verge, but with badly maintained roads, potholes and the thought of injuring myself in my quest to get fit and save the environment, I believe as I pay road tax I feel entitled to ride where I want....
Typical cyclist’s attitude there
All paid up and legal unlike some... but then you sound like your not at all considerate and use blanket comments for everyone .... "
Ignore him now, he had his own thread to wind people up on lol |
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By *uzzy NavelWoman
over a year ago
so near and yet so far.... |
"I’d like to know how you can enjoy cycling and not suffer with errr sore bits.....
I’ve got a gel saddle and padded shorts, also nature is providing me with extra padding which is why I’d like to exercise...
I find I can’t sit properly for days after I’ve been on my bike...
You just learn to love the pain lol
Ohhh was hoping for an insiders guide....
I've got padded pants, padded shorts and a padded foof but it does still hurt at times. Bit of baseline or chamois cream can help the intimate chaffing side of things.
The word you are looking for is Vaseline
Thanks
And no cycling on roads
Ha ha you’d hate me, im all over the place trying to keep near the verge, but with badly maintained roads, potholes and the thought of injuring myself in my quest to get fit and save the environment, I believe as I pay road tax I feel entitled to ride where I want....
Typical cyclist’s attitude there
All paid up and legal unlike some... but then you sound like your not at all considerate and use blanket comments for everyone ....
Ignore him now, he had his own thread to wind people up on lol "
:-Thank you for YOU’RE help Evie xx |
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By *orkDefender OP Man
over a year ago
Just East of Wakefield |
"I'm getting confused with all these cycling threads lol I'm sure I started a part 5 albeit a bit prematurely!
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Sorry, if you had, I didn't notice
I just saw the 'thread closed' on the one that I get notifications on
Out today, totally mis-read the weather, as I was in bib-tights/long0sleeves (& on the day to day/winter bike)
Oh well!!!
A trip around Leeds Ring-Road, from Colton, as far as Otley Road (Lawnswood)
A pass down East Chevin into Otley
'Brew' & back
How I miss 'Dunnies' on the side of the Wharfe!!!
Back up the drap, to Bramhope, past Golden Acre Park
A short look back into Cookridge, then back via Headingley/city-centre & HUnslet/Stourton
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"This is a thread for cycling enthusiasts.... If you don't like cycling and have nothing to add but negativity may I respectfully suggest starting your own 'we hate cycling/cyclists thread.
Many thanks.
It’s a public forum where people can freely express their opinion about cycling
Forgot to mention, cyclists are very angry creatures "
So are motorists |
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As a pedestrian, cyclist, motorist and former 5-0. I have attended many a collision where the motorist albeight motorcyclist or driver have in 99.9% of the cases been at fault. Through their lack of spatial awareness and general poor knowledge of the highway code . Just saying. |
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"I’d like to know how you can enjoy cycling and not suffer with errr sore bits.....
I’ve got a gel saddle and padded shorts, also nature is providing me with extra padding which is why I’d like to exercise...
I find I can’t sit properly for days after I’ve been on my bike..."
Gel saddles don't always help - you get a kind of squirmy feel where the saddle and your chamois are moving around. It might be worth a trip to your LBS to see if they can do a saddle fit and can work on making sure your saddle fits your sit bones... |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Cycling on roads should be banned
So should trolling young man!
One mans opinion, other woman’s trolling Nah, you,re just trolling."
He does it subtly though. |
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"I’d like to know how you can enjoy cycling and not suffer with errr sore bits.....
I’ve got a gel saddle and padded shorts, also nature is providing me with extra padding which is why I’d like to exercise...
I find I can’t sit properly for days after I’ve been on my bike..."
In our experience it is all about padded shorts and 5-6 long rides. Only after the 6th will your arse be used to the saddle. |
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"I’d like to know how you can enjoy cycling and not suffer with errr sore bits.....
I’ve got a gel saddle and padded shorts, also nature is providing me with extra padding which is why I’d like to exercise...
I find I can’t sit properly for days after I’ve been on my bike...
You just learn to love the pain lol
Ohhh was hoping for an insiders guide....
I've got padded pants, padded shorts and a padded foof but it does still hurt at times. Bit of baseline or chamois cream can help the intimate chaffing side of things.
The word you are looking for is Vaseline
Thanks
And no cycling on roads
I started a thread for you....
Why not cycle on a exercise machine?"
Why should I? I enjoy the birdsong and turning a corner on one of the high moors and seeing a few mates cycling towards me... |
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"I’d like to know how you can enjoy cycling and not suffer with errr sore bits.....
I’ve got a gel saddle and padded shorts, also nature is providing me with extra padding which is why I’d like to exercise...
I find I can’t sit properly for days after I’ve been on my bike...
You just learn to love the pain lol
Ohhh was hoping for an insiders guide....
I've got padded pants, padded shorts and a padded foof but it does still hurt at times. Bit of baseline or chamois cream can help the intimate chaffing side of things.
The word you are looking for is Vaseline
Thanks
And no cycling on roads
I started a thread for you....
Why not cycle on a exercise machine?Why should I? I enjoy the birdsong and turning a corner on one of the high moors and seeing a few mates cycling towards me in a lorry to run me over..."
Okay then |
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"I’d like to know how you can enjoy cycling and not suffer with errr sore bits.....
I’ve got a gel saddle and padded shorts, also nature is providing me with extra padding which is why I’d like to exercise...
I find I can’t sit properly for days after I’ve been on my bike...
Totally this
You just learn to love the pain lol
Ohhh was hoping for an insiders guide....
I've got padded pants, padded shorts and a padded foof but it does still hurt at times. Bit of baseline or chamois cream can help the intimate chaffing side of things.
The word you are looking for is Vaseline
Thanks
And no cycling on roads
I started a thread for you....
Why not cycle on a exercise machine?Why should I? I enjoy the birdsong and turning a corner on one of the high moors and seeing a few mates cycling towards me..."
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"I’d like to know how you can enjoy cycling and not suffer with errr sore bits.....
I’ve got a gel saddle and padded shorts, also nature is providing me with extra padding which is why I’d like to exercise...
I find I can’t sit properly for days after I’ve been on my bike...
You just learn to love the pain lol
Ohhh was hoping for an insiders guide....
I've got padded pants, padded shorts and a padded foof but it does still hurt at times. Bit of baseline or chamois cream can help the intimate chaffing side of things.
The word you are looking for is Vaseline
Thanks
And no cycling on roads
I started a thread for you....
Why not cycle on a exercise machine?Why should I? I enjoy the birdsong and turning a corner on one of the high moors and seeing a few mates cycling towards me in a lorry to run me over...
Okay then "
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"I’d like to know how you can enjoy cycling and not suffer with errr sore bits.....
I’ve got a gel saddle and padded shorts, also nature is providing me with extra padding which is why I’d like to exercise...
I find I can’t sit properly for days after I’ve been on my bike..."
You need to get out more on the bike, it sounds stupid but your body gets gets used to cycling also the saddle shapes slightly to you. |
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"This is a thread for cycling enthusiasts.... If you don't like cycling and have nothing to add but negativity may I respectfully suggest starting your own 'we hate cycling/cyclists thread.
Many thanks.
It’s a public forum where people can freely express their opinion about cycling
Forgot to mention, cyclists are very angry creatures
I'm not angry..... Just disappointed in your trolling exploits
You need side mirrors, insurance, number plate and reasonable consideration towards other motorists... how is it fair to hold off traffic behind you for 4 fucking 5 minutes! "
Another poor misguided car driver.
Where does it state that cyclists need any of them?
Absolutely nowhere.
It does however clearly state that powered vehicles need a number plate, insurance, a valid driving license to drive it and let's not forget the vehicle excise duty that needs to be paid on the vehicle (road tax was abolished in the 1930's) |
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By *ild_oatsMan
over a year ago
the land of saints & sinners |
"Keeping up the riding.... nice 50 miler yesterday on some unfamiliar localish roads... shame it rained but there you go.... still looking for more cycling buddies in Cambridgeshire"
You mean cyclists from the flat stuff ....
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"As a pedestrian, cyclist, motorist and former 5-0. I have attended many a collision where the motorist albeight motorcyclist or driver have in 99.9% of the cases been at fault. Through their lack of spatial awareness and general poor knowledge of the highway code . Just saying. "
Surely the highway code is an approved code of practice for using the roads, as you can't be prosecuted by breaking any of the highway codes but they are refered to during a prosecution under the road traffic act. |
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"As a pedestrian, cyclist, motorist and former 5-0. I have attended many a collision where the motorist albeight motorcyclist or driver have in 99.9% of the cases been at fault. Through their lack of spatial awareness and general poor knowledge of the highway code . Just saying.
Surely the highway code is an approved code of practice for using the roads, as you can't be prosecuted by breaking any of the highway codes but they are refered to during a prosecution under the road traffic act."
The Highway Code is really a bit of a non entity... it's just a collection of rules, laws and advice stuck together in a book for people to read when learning to drive.
There are plenty of things listed that are actual laws though.
Cal |
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By *ranfondoMan
over a year ago
Cambridgeshire |
"Keeping up the riding.... nice 50 miler yesterday on some unfamiliar localish roads... shame it rained but there you go.... still looking for more cycling buddies in Cambridgeshire
You mean cyclists from the flat stuff ....
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very little flat stuff where we went.... plus... you get out in the flat stuff against the head winds... I'd rather climb 20% hills anyday |
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By *ild_oatsMan
over a year ago
the land of saints & sinners |
"Keeping up the riding.... nice 50 miler yesterday on some unfamiliar localish roads... shame it rained but there you go.... still looking for more cycling buddies in Cambridgeshire
You mean cyclists from the flat stuff ....
very little flat stuff where we went....
plus... you get out in the flat stuff against the head winds... I'd rather climb 20% hills anyday"
Come down here and you can have 20% back to back all day long plus I’ll throw in a few 30% just for good measure..... |
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"As a pedestrian, cyclist, motorist and former 5-0. I have attended many a collision where the motorist albeight motorcyclist or driver have in 99.9% of the cases been at fault. Through their lack of spatial awareness and general poor knowledge of the highway code . Just saying.
Surely the highway code is an approved code of practice for using the roads, as you can't be prosecuted by breaking any of the highway codes but they are refered to during a prosecution under the road traffic act.
The Highway Code is really a bit of a non entity... it's just a collection of rules, laws and advice stuck together in a book for people to read when learning to drive.
There are plenty of things listed that are actual laws though.
Cal"
Although failure to comply with the other rules of The Highway Code will not, in itself, cause a
person to be prosecuted, The Highway Code may be used in evidence in any court proceedings
under the Traffic Acts (see The road user and the law) to establish liability. This includes rules which use advisory wording such as ‘should/should not’ or ‘do/do not’
Taken from the highway code itself. |
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"As a pedestrian, cyclist, motorist and former 5-0. I have attended many a collision where the motorist albeight motorcyclist or driver have in 99.9% of the cases been at fault. Through their lack of spatial awareness and general poor knowledge of the highway code . Just saying.
Surely the highway code is an approved code of practice for using the roads, as you can't be prosecuted by breaking any of the highway codes but they are refered to during a prosecution under the road traffic act.
The Highway Code is really a bit of a non entity... it's just a collection of rules, laws and advice stuck together in a book for people to read when learning to drive.
There are plenty of things listed that are actual laws though.
Cal
Although failure to comply with the other rules of The Highway Code will not, in itself, cause a
person to be prosecuted, The Highway Code may be used in evidence in any court proceedings
under the Traffic Acts (see The road user and the law) to establish liability. This includes rules which use advisory wording such as ‘should/should not’ or ‘do/do not’
Taken from the highway code itself."
As with any Approved Code of Practice you would have to show good reasoning as to why you failed to comply with what it states to avoid prosecution. It's the same in health and safety. The HSE produce lots of ACOP's that sit under the various regulations. It's not law to follow them but you would have to prove that what you did do instead met the requirements of the regulations and the law. |
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"So today's commute home was far more difficult than it needed to be thanks to a solid headwind all the way  "
Head winds build character, or so I was always told. I used to love a good headwind along Brighton sea front, watching people get blown to a stand still as I slowly rode past them. |
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"So today's commute home was far more difficult than it needed to be thanks to a solid headwind all the way
Head winds build character, or so I was always told. I used to love a good headwind along Brighton sea front, watching people get blown to a stand still as I slowly rode past them."
My commute has plenty of character in the form of hills & crap roads, can't be dealing with a headwind too!! |
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"Just wanted to look a bit clever and write about ACOP's
Like the L8 document?"
Yeah. There is usually some blurb in the front saying that it's a guidance document and that duty holders would have to show evidence of complying with legislation if they choose not to follow the hse acop |
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"Just wanted to look a bit clever and write about ACOP's
Like the L8 document?
Yeah. There is usually some blurb in the front saying that it's a guidance document and that duty holders would have to show evidence of complying with legislation if they choose not to follow the hse acop "
That is standard for all ACOPs |
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"Just wanted to look a bit clever and write about ACOP's
Like the L8 document?
Yeah. There is usually some blurb in the front saying that it's a guidance document and that duty holders would have to show evidence of complying with legislation if they choose not to follow the hse acop
That is standard for all ACOPs"
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Looking at getting a fixed wheel bike.
It comes with a 46x16 set up, never used a fixed wheel before is this gearing good.
I normally spin a 50x15 or 14 depending how good I felt, but not turned any pedals in two years and looking to have a go. |
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"Looking at getting a fixed wheel bike.
It comes with a 46x16 set up, never used a fixed wheel before is this gearing good.
I normally spin a 50x15 or 14 depending how good I felt, but not turned any pedals in two years and looking to have a go."
As a general ride? I'd say it's a little big. 46*18 would be my choice |
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"Looking at getting a fixed wheel bike.
It comes with a 46x16 set up, never used a fixed wheel before is this gearing good.
I normally spin a 50x15 or 14 depending how good I felt, but not turned any pedals in two years and looking to have a go.
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As a general ride? I'd say it's a little big. 46*18 would be my choice"
Strange, I would have said it was a little light personally, but it depends if you've got any real hills to deal with. Personally, I'd be looking at something akin to mid cassette... so 50x(14-16) would be grand.
Cal |
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So, after rupturing the ligaments in my sternoclavicular, I've given up any hope of riding outside this year and have set up the bike on the turbo trainer for the winter! |
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"Looking at getting a fixed wheel bike.
It comes with a 46x16 set up, never used a fixed wheel before is this gearing good.
I normally spin a 50x15 or 14 depending how good I felt, but not turned any pedals in two years and looking to have a go.
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As a general ride? I'd say it's a little big. 46*18 would be my choice
Strange, I would have said it was a little light personally, but it depends if you've got any real hills to deal with. Personally, I'd be looking at something akin to mid cassette... so 50x(14-16) would be grand.
Cal"
I've ridden fixed for 30 years now and find lower gears far easier. It's all about spinning and being on top of the gear. Even racing track amd timetrials I think I onky ever used as big as 49 or 50×16. That said gear sizes on indoor tracks have rocketed recently. But I still think for most riders a gear that you'll do around 20mph at 100rpm is the ideal choice |
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I've ridden fixed for 30 years now and find lower gears far easier. It's all about spinning and being on top of the gear. Even racing track amd timetrials I think I onky ever used as big as 49 or 50×16. That said gear sizes on indoor tracks have rocketed recently. But I still think for most riders a gear that you'll do around 20mph at 100rpm is the ideal choice"
I shall bow to your experience... I don't ride fixed, but assumed that it would equate to roughly where my gears are set on a quick flat ride.
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I've ridden fixed for 30 years now and find lower gears far easier. It's all about spinning and being on top of the gear. Even racing track amd timetrials I think I onky ever used as big as 49 or 50×16. That said gear sizes on indoor tracks have rocketed recently. But I still think for most riders a gear that you'll do around 20mph at 100rpm is the ideal choice
I shall bow to your experience... I don't ride fixed, but assumed that it would equate to roughly where my gears are set on a quick flat ride.
Cal"
Where I hope to ride it is a mixed bunch of flat and hills, I am for once not looking forward to goimg downhill on a fixie though.
I need to lose weight so wasn't sure of going for mid range and spinning out, or bit higher and struggling to set off from lights and such like.
It is looking like I am going for a more mid range set up. |
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After an off in early July where I badly broke my arm I've not ridden since. It's been the longest I've been off the bike in years and I'm itching to get back on but think it's going to be another couple of months |
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"This time in two weeks. I'll be on day two of my London to Paris ride  "
Holy Moly....your profile alone ought to be enough to get a few more peeps out on their bikes! Good luck with the ride. Ought to be great fun.
I (Mr) recently dusted off my trusty old mountain bike and gently easing myself back in with regular rides along the Taff Trail out of Cardiff, if any others here.
Got Mrs to start cycling to work too a couple of times a week. |
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"This time in two weeks. I'll be on day two of my London to Paris ride "
Have a great ride, I've a few friends that have done it and all have said it's an amazing buzz seeing the Eiffel Tower come into sight. |
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By *ranfondoMan
over a year ago
Cambridgeshire |
Still out there.... another 100 miles this week fitted in around work...
Some are already locked away on Turbo trainers...lol...
I'm out all winter on the road unless it snows and freezes over ...then I am forced to Turbo... 
Still looking for local cycling buddy(ies) ....happy to ride in the week as well as weekends... |
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By *pider-WomanWoman
over a year ago
Exeter, Bristol, Plymouth, Truro |
"This time in two weeks. I'll be on day two of my London to Paris ride
I’ve got two friends who are completing it today.
Maybe next year! "
Only three days now....thanks everyone for the |
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"This time in two weeks. I'll be on day two of my London to Paris ride
I’ve got two friends who are completing it today.
Maybe next year!
Only three days now....thanks everyone for the "
I’d love to do this. Did Lejog this year so can’t complain too much. Enjoy! |
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By *orny PTMan
over a year ago
Peterborough |
"I’d like to know how you can enjoy cycling and not suffer with errr sore bits.....
I’ve got a gel saddle and padded shorts, also nature is providing me with extra padding which is why I’d like to exercise...
I find I can’t sit properly for days after I’ve been on my bike..."
Well first of all you need to know why you're hurting.
I assume that you are talking about saddle sores.
There are a few myths that need busting.
More padding in the saddle equals more comfort: wrong, the padding can cause your buttocks to develop hot spots
Saddles are easy to choose buy looks alone: wrong,
Womens' hips are wider than mens: wrong, some men need wider saddles and vice versa. Shoes come in various widths and lengths so do saddles.
Pedalling with padded (under) shorts are essential. That's why goalkeepers wear padded gloves.
Bike fits are a waste of money: wrong, like getting a suit or wedding dress adjusted to fit you. A better fit equals less pain, more riding and enjoyment.
Rest: Not enough and you won't recover, too much time off and you'll be back to square one. When the pain stops get back on it again. You'll have to learn how your body reacts.
Carrier bags on saddles are a good way of keeping your saddle dry: wrong all it does is cause you to slip and slide and cause more friction induced pain
Chamois cream, the stuff that pros put on their shorts is quite pricey, so if you put KY jelly on your nether regions, it's the perfect answer as that's where the gel belongs and it's dirt cheap (poundland and the like).
A good bike shop will sell a decent saddle for £25. Money well spent. A bike fit is a bit dearer. Your walking, saddle height and position, handle bar size and position and pedalling position are all taken into account. This is then used to make the minor adjustments, with massive gains. 2mph faster without trying is
quite noticeable, whether you are a novice, club rider or pro.
Invest in a foam roller, as tight glutes cause untold problems (I should know) all the way down your legs. Learn some basic yoga stretches too.
PM me if you want any website info to or have any other questions.
Cycling doesn't get easier: you just get faster. Greg Lemond
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By *orny PTMan
over a year ago
Peterborough |
"Keeping up the riding.... nice 50 miler yesterday on some unfamiliar localish roads... shame it rained but there you go.... still looking for more cycling buddies in Cambridgeshire
You mean cyclists from the flat stuff ....
very little flat stuff where we went.... plus... you get out in the flat stuff against the head winds... I'd rather climb 20% hills anyday"
HI, I'm based in Peterborough and I'm on STRAVA. Love hill climbing, have two polka dot jerseys and love the Peak District. I have never walked up a climb! Alpe D'Huez for me, every time.
I've done 940 miles since March this year.
PM me if you wanna chat or buy some size 9 road shoes  |
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"Keeping up the riding.... nice 50 miler yesterday on some unfamiliar localish roads... shame it rained but there you go.... still looking for more cycling buddies in Cambridgeshire
You mean cyclists from the flat stuff ....
very little flat stuff where we went.... plus... you get out in the flat stuff against the head winds... I'd rather climb 20% hills anyday
HI, I'm based in Peterborough and I'm on STRAVA. Love hill climbing, have two polka dot jerseys and love the Peak District. I have never walked up a climb! Alpe D'Huez for me, every time.
I've done 940 miles since March this year.
PM me if you wanna chat or buy some size 9 road shoes "
Catch up, I’ve just ticked over 3000 miles this year! |
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"Keeping up the riding.... nice 50 miler yesterday on some unfamiliar localish roads... shame it rained but there you go.... still looking for more cycling buddies in Cambridgeshire
You mean cyclists from the flat stuff ....
very little flat stuff where we went.... plus... you get out in the flat stuff against the head winds... I'd rather climb 20% hills anyday
HI, I'm based in Peterborough and I'm on STRAVA. Love hill climbing, have two polka dot jerseys and love the Peak District. I have never walked up a climb! Alpe D'Huez for me, every time.
I've done 940 miles since March this year.
PM me if you wanna chat or buy some size 9 road shoes
Catch up, I’ve just ticked over 3000 miles this year! "
That's impressive. Does that include commutes as well? |
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"Keeping up the riding.... nice 50 miler yesterday on some unfamiliar localish roads... shame it rained but there you go.... still looking for more cycling buddies in Cambridgeshire
You mean cyclists from the flat stuff ....
very little flat stuff where we went.... plus... you get out in the flat stuff against the head winds... I'd rather climb 20% hills anyday
HI, I'm based in Peterborough and I'm on STRAVA. Love hill climbing, have two polka dot jerseys and love the Peak District. I have never walked up a climb! Alpe D'Huez for me, every time.
I've done 940 miles since March this year.
PM me if you wanna chat or buy some size 9 road shoes
Catch up, I’ve just ticked over 3000 miles this year!
That's impressive. Does that include commutes as well?"
A few commutes but only once or twice a week, mainly club rides and races. |
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"Still out there.... another 100 miles this week fitted in around work...
Some are already locked away on Turbo trainers...lol...
I'm out all winter on the road unless it snows and freezes over ...then I am forced to Turbo...
Still looking for local cycling buddy(ies) ....happy to ride in the week as well as weekends... "
You can always do both - an hour on the Turbo Thursday night then 2300 feet of climbing yesterday out on the roads... |
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Hubby here, I’m fat and almost 50 and have started cycling again over the last few weeks. Just doing about 15 minutes a night at the moment. Enjoying it but it’s bloody knackering when you’re not used to it. I started playing 6 a side football last year to improve my fitness but recently picked up a groin strain which I’ve been struggling to shake off for a few months now. I’m hoping that the cycling as well as improving my fitness will help to improve my injury. |
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By *ranfondoMan
over a year ago
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"Hubby here, I’m fat and almost 50 and have started cycling again over the last few weeks. Just doing about 15 minutes a night at the moment. Enjoying it but it’s bloody knackering when you’re not used to it. I started playing 6 a side football last year to improve my fitness but recently picked up a groin strain which I’ve been struggling to shake off for a few months now. I’m hoping that the cycling as well as improving my fitness will help to improve my injury."
Well done you.... Take your time and enjoy the ride
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Hope you don't mind me adding to thread but hubby here looking for riding buddies in Milton Keynes, enjoy road and MB but not out riding as often as I would like, (who knows may lead to fun times with wife along the way), at moment normally ride between 25 to 35 miles a time but would like to push further.
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"Hubby here, I’m fat and almost 50 and have started cycling again over the last few weeks. Just doing about 15 minutes a night at the moment. Enjoying it but it’s bloody knackering when you’re not used to it. I started playing 6 a side football last year to improve my fitness but recently picked up a groin strain which I’ve been struggling to shake off for a few months now. I’m hoping that the cycling as well as improving my fitness will help to improve my injury."
Make sure your saddle is set at the right height for you...
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"First ride in 2 years, not far just to get used to a fixed wheel.
To be fair for a fat bastard, I surprised myself.
Just need to work on junctions and lights, keep forgetting you can't freewheel."
Wait till you've got used to it, return to riding gears and then try and back pedaland find yourself wondering why you aren't slowing down! Or worse try a trackstand at lights on gears! |
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