Ouch dude, I missed that too
I hate public transport too. Every time I try and rely on it for my full commute it reminds me how much it can screw my day up.
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I hate public transport too. Every time I try and rely on it for my full commute it reminds me how much it can screw my day up.
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/groan.
in all seriousness wouldn't the vulcanising solution in your average puncture repair kit not seal it up pretty well? - Hope it gets better soon though!
Also Asprillia did I see you yesterday morning around the entrance of Bushy park at about 7.45? Saw someone on a Ribble that looked somewhat familiar...
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Not me, although I think i was going though there are that time. I've sold the Ribble a few months ago and I'm currently commuting on a red and white Cervelo S1.
Easiest way to spot me is the big yellow rucksack with reflective tape plastered across it and I'm usually dressed entirely in black.
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[DOD]Asprilla;17556582 said:
90% of commuters seem to have that hump backpack cover so "big yellow rucksack" isn't the easiest to spot
but i know what you mean.I'm not sure I'll be commuting much more this year - was getting very dark on the last bit of my ride and its all 40-60mph country roads
Even with the back of the bike lit up like a Christmas tree I'm not feeling overly safe in the dark...
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90% of commuters seem to have that hump backpack cover so "big yellow rucksack" isn't the easiest to spot
Good point! If it helps mines, not a hump and it's really quite large. coming higher than my shoulders.
No, not me. It appears that Sigma Sports or east Street Cycles are doing a roaring trade in Cervelos as I see quite a few in this part of the world.
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Ah OK. I do recall now that the guy in black was riding a Ridley. He was covered head to toe in black Gore clothing and looked like spiderman met ninja
Cervelo do seem really popular amongst the Richmond Park weekend riders though.
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Ah OK. I do recall now that the guy in black was riding a Ridley. He was covered head to toe in black Gore clothing and looked like spiderman met ninja
Cervelo do seem really popular amongst the Richmond Park weekend riders though.
Me =
At the moment with black arm warmers as well, or a bright orange l/s base.
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Nice gear!! I'm not there very often but I'll look out for you at Richmond Park
I'm very, very rarely there are the weekends. Most of my cycling is during the week as I'm building up my running at the weekend; I want to get to 21km every Saturday morning.
If you like the gear then you need to check out Prendas Ciclismo, purveyors of classic team jerseys. Their Special Edition Lampre kit will soon be making it's way to my wardrobe.
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You do Kent to Bushy Park on that?
How's the Yellow Peril been treating you? Are you riding it fixed now?
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My new bike arrived in Stanstead 12 minutes ago. Very excited.
Good god no! I use that as my station to work hack[DOD]Asprilla;17558142 said:
Yep, riding it fixed at the moment. I need to sort out the pedals before I ride it again though, else risk further damaging the thread in one of the cranks.
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[DOD]Asprilla;17561392 said:
careful with that F5 key though - you'll wear it out...I discovered today that cycling to work when under the influence of a head cold is not a good idea. It felt as though I was 285lb and riding my crappy Argos front suspension BSO again. I also got blasted by somebody for taking the primary position in the lane at the traffic lights, as if I was supposed to mount the pavement or something. Some people.
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