I think most British cyclists are in violation of that rule... Well, except those who use one of those plastic jar things in their bottle cage with tools and whatnot in.
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I think most British cyclists are in violation of that rule... Well, except those who use one of those plastic jar things in their bottle cage with tools and whatnot in.
Yeah me too 
I use an Arundel Uno. Although now its getting cooler I only carry one water bottle and use a 'tool tube' in the other holder.
I use an Arundel Uno. Although now its getting cooler I only carry one water bottle and use a 'tool tube' in the other holder.
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it looks bigger than it is
Topeak Aero Wedge (Buckle) Medium
a lot of you guys prob have the same bag on your road bikes?
toppeak wedge large here (strap)
bought it when I was mountain biking
so how do you change your innertube whilst obeying
Rule #49
// Keep the rubber side down.
It is completely unacceptable to intentionally turn one’s steed upside down for any reason under any circumstances. Besides the risk of scratching the saddle, levers and stem, it is unprofessional and a disgrace to your loyal steed. The risk of the bike falling over is increased, wheel removal/replacement is made more difficult and your bidons will leak. The only reason a bicycle should ever be in an upside down position is during mid-rotation while crashing. This Rule also applies to upside down saddle-mount roof bars.
Surely it's better to have the bike upside down than on it's side with no wheel on?
Rule #49
// Keep the rubber side down.
It is completely unacceptable to intentionally turn one’s steed upside down for any reason under any circumstances. Besides the risk of scratching the saddle, levers and stem, it is unprofessional and a disgrace to your loyal steed. The risk of the bike falling over is increased, wheel removal/replacement is made more difficult and your bidons will leak. The only reason a bicycle should ever be in an upside down position is during mid-rotation while crashing. This Rule also applies to upside down saddle-mount roof bars.
Surely it's better to have the bike upside down than on it's side with no wheel on?
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LOL @ Rule #49
^ on the forks. But the rules aren't serious, they're poking fun at 'serious' cyclists so don't take them literally
yea I'm just bored and thought it might get the thread moving a bit
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just seen a comment about us cyclists over in motors, I had to respond
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Originally Posted by Skidder View Post
Is that a thing now? It's not annoying enough to have pelotons of middle age men is skin tight pants clogging up the roads, now motorbikes get to make convoys?
erm excuse me
im a cyclist , some of us obey the law, don't think we all are idiots, coz we are not
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Originally Posted by Skidder View Post
Is that a thing now? It's not annoying enough to have pelotons of middle age men is skin tight pants clogging up the roads, now motorbikes get to make convoys?
erm excuse me
im a cyclist , some of us obey the law, don't think we all are idiots, coz we are not
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Brilliant, quite inspired. Well done.
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On the forks might be fine for front wheel, but what about the back wheel?
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Hook the saddle onto a fence or something
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I think I might just bin my copy of the Highway code after cycling through Cambridge. It's quite clear that no-one else has read/taken any notice of it so I don't see why I need to bother either 
Had a car pull across the front of me and stop dead in a cycle lane to drop something off (solid white line along edge of road, they pull right into it and parked inside the white line). Fortunately I was going quite slowly (GPS says 13-16mph) as I never trust cycling alongside stationary traffic even in a cycle lane so was able to stop in time.
Some of the cyclists are just as bad, I can see why some people have a dislike of cyclists watching some of them. Red light means go, right?
/rant over
On the other hand, I have quite a sense of achievement after finishing the Cambridge to Norwich BikeEvents ride. 79 miles in total, but head wind for what seemed like most of the ride. I've done a few 100 mile rides over the last few years and this was without doubt harder than all of them due to the wind. Made it though
Had a car pull across the front of me and stop dead in a cycle lane to drop something off (solid white line along edge of road, they pull right into it and parked inside the white line). Fortunately I was going quite slowly (GPS says 13-16mph) as I never trust cycling alongside stationary traffic even in a cycle lane so was able to stop in time.
Some of the cyclists are just as bad, I can see why some people have a dislike of cyclists watching some of them. Red light means go, right?
/rant over
On the other hand, I have quite a sense of achievement after finishing the Cambridge to Norwich BikeEvents ride. 79 miles in total, but head wind for what seemed like most of the ride. I've done a few 100 mile rides over the last few years and this was without doubt harder than all of them due to the wind. Made it though
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Unfortunately highway code isn't actually law, it is often backed up by law but if it isn't then people often don't bother to follow it.
If there is a solid white line cycle lane I don't see why they don't just put a double yellow on it as well, something no driver can argue with. Every one knows what a double yellow means, not many seem to understand cycle lanes.
A minority of road users regardless of car/bike/truck/motorbike/foot tend to cause problems for the majority, if only we could crack down on them and teach them what they are doing wrong.
If there is a solid white line cycle lane I don't see why they don't just put a double yellow on it as well, something no driver can argue with. Every one knows what a double yellow means, not many seem to understand cycle lanes.
A minority of road users regardless of car/bike/truck/motorbike/foot tend to cause problems for the majority, if only we could crack down on them and teach them what they are doing wrong.
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There is a solid white line cycle lane near me that also has double yellows. Unfortunately the double yellows are only active between 8am and 6pm and so drivers assume that's when the cycle track is active. One guy parks his scooter on it which means I have to move into the 40mph traffic.
I appreciate that not all of the highway code is law - I was under the impression that things marked 'You should (not)' were advisory, i.e. just good practice, whilst things marked 'You MUST (not)' were actually enforceable by law?
i.e.
edit: just re-read the posts above and see that you say this anyway. I agree that there seems to be some confusion with cycle lanes and that double yellows may help a little
i.e.
edit: just re-read the posts above and see that you say this anyway. I agree that there seems to be some confusion with cycle lanes and that double yellows may help a little
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Trainer Road session tonight, not a particularly hard one like when setting the FTP!
http://www.trainerroad.com/cycling/rides/411401
http://www.trainerroad.com/cycling/rides/411401
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Sounds like councils are confused, timed double yellow inside a full time cycle mandatory cycle lane sounds stupid - even outside of the double yellow hours motorists can't park there so why not make the double yellow full time as well.
Some times councils just cause more problems, no wonder people are confused in some places.
If there was widespread stories in the media about the government bringing in cycle lanes cameras like for bus lanes car drivers would probably think twice before stopping in one.
Some times councils just cause more problems, no wonder people are confused in some places.
If there was widespread stories in the media about the government bringing in cycle lanes cameras like for bus lanes car drivers would probably think twice before stopping in one.
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