oreo_muncher
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SWSteve
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I got a kurt kinetic trainer fir about 250 which is a smart trainer so has a rough power estimate.
Intriguing device, the Varia. But when it tells you there's a car approaching from behind, what do you do with that information?
oreo_muncher
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Move slightly to the left.
New to cycling are you?
oreo_muncher
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Not too far though you don't want them to overtake and knock you over but if you were in a country lane that is kind of narrow then they might want some space to go past. I'm not that daft.
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Instead of just laughing it might be better to offer a bit of useful advice to someone who might have a bit less experience.
@oreo_muncher whilst moving left might seem to be the sensible thing to do it's not always the best option. If the road is wide enough for a car to pass once you've moved over then it might be better to do that. If the road is too narrow for safe passing even when you've moved over, or has an upcoming blind bend, then maintaining your position is usually the best option and the motorist will have to wait.
If you're fairly new to cycling it could take a while to become confident doing this, but it's worth it in the end.
@oreo_muncher whilst moving left might seem to be the sensible thing to do it's not always the best option. If the road is wide enough for a car to pass once you've moved over then it might be better to do that. If the road is too narrow for safe passing even when you've moved over, or has an upcoming blind bend, then maintaining your position is usually the best option and the motorist will have to wait.
If you're fairly new to cycling it could take a while to become confident doing this, but it's worth it in the end.
oreo_muncher
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I'm very confident on the road. I can cycle very well in London in the traffic, I can cycle on the A40 and A606 for hours and I can do rural country lane cycling, I'm fine with roundabouts and pretty much most things.
Notafettler
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I am a touch deaf but I can generally hear a car behind me but not a pig ignorant cyclist who pass within inches at speed. This is done deliberately as a way of scaring cyclist like myself who are going at a more sedate speed. Isn't there some rule about cars not passing to close? it appears it doesn't apply to some cyclist.
Notafettler
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I believe he's talking about ice and not how cold it is.
Notafettler
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I keep count based on how much dead badger the dog is covered in. In the dark off road she can often roll in one without me spotting it or to be more precise smelling it.....until I get home. Last night was really bad, minging absolutely minging.
OP
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Accy cyclist
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- The hills of Accrington
Just sent off for these.
https://www.loake.com/product/hyde-dark-brown/?attribute_pa_size=10
I've had my eyes on them for a few days. I decided to pounce when i noticed all the smaller than size 10 disappear,thinking size 10 will be next. Low and behold after i paid the size 10 option disappeared,so i bought the last pair. One thing that attracted me was the 'free returns' option/offer. I never buy 'expensive stuff' off the internet unless the seller offers free returns and they are a reputable company.
https://www.loake.com/product/hyde-dark-brown/?attribute_pa_size=10
I've had my eyes on them for a few days. I decided to pounce when i noticed all the smaller than size 10 disappear,thinking size 10 will be next. Low and behold after i paid the size 10 option disappeared,so i bought the last pair. One thing that attracted me was the 'free returns' option/offer. I never buy 'expensive stuff' off the internet unless the seller offers free returns and they are a reputable company.
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