Doubling Up On Road

[Bicycle]

I've never been to that part of the world but I'm pretty sure I wouldn't have sold my car if I lived there. Actually I would have and probably bought something like an e30 M3-love them cars.

Can't we all just get on.

Cars aren't evil

Riding 2 abreast isn't anti capitalist.

Night turns into day etc.

Night turns into day? Night turns into day!

How can you say that?

Have you read not a word of the past fifty-something pages of this thread?

Only a complete car-hating, anti-bike, fascist, misanthropic knuckle-dragger would ever EVER make such an absurd statement.

That mindset is so completely typical of people who misguidedly believe that (insert your opinion here).

I just knew it wouldn't be long before some turnip actually admitted to believing this trash spread by the myopic and biased mass media.

(I think I might miss the old helmet threads too much )

PS. E30 M3s..... Clean lines, no fancy stuff, no ESP, Carbon or TC.

 

[400bhp]

Probably the best road car ever built.

 

[Noodley]

4 abreast this evening...I'm pure nuts me!!

 

[400bhp]

Tsk

Bet you're one of THEM who is camped out at the front of St Pauls.

 

[Fab Foodie]

4 abreast this evening...I'm pure nuts me!!

I'm sure I've got that on DVD ....

 

[totallyfixed]

Hi there Freecyclist, I implied some not very nice things about you near the beginning of this thread and for that I apologise. I would therefore like to invite you to my forum ride so you can explain in greater detail your theory of doubling up, we can talk about it as we trundle along

The vast majority of cyclist deaths caused by another vehicle have involved lone riders. As far as I am aware I can only remember 2 incidents of group cyclists in a fatal collision and both of these involved a car travelling in the opposite direction.

100 pages at least.

 

[freecyclist]

Nope, you are a loon. Nowhere have I said you are not allowed to have or express your you own views. Please try harder.

How does my opinion supporting considerate riding and dividing overly large groups of cyclists into smaller groups justify you saying that i am mentally ill.
Seems to me like the cowardly bullies way of stifling an opinion he doesnt agree with.

 

[lukesdad]

Next time I'm in a car, I'll ensure that the driver doesn't talk to me!

You wouldnt of seen the signs on buses and coaches, concerning talking to a driver while the vehicle is moving then ?

 

[GilesM]

I've never been to that part of the world but I'm pretty sure I wouldn't have sold my car if I lived there. Actually I would have and probably bought something like an e30 M3-love them cars.

Can't we all just get on.

Cars aren't evil

Riding 2 abreast isn't anti capitalist.

Night turns into day etc.

To be honest, cars like the M3 are a bit more than is really needed on many of the roads around here, huge high end power isn't required, small light and nimble, and the ability to safely overtake the 30 to 50mph cars. Also a car that doesn't make people think arrogant tosser is a great help on many of the quiet roads here which are quite narrow, and require the car in front to allow you to pass, not sure that the M3 will give the right impression.

Can't we all just get on.

Cars aren't evil

Riding 2 abreast isn't anti capitalist.

Night turns into day etc.

Exactly, there's enough room for us all, the trick is to enjoy the journey whatever is happening, and never feel as though you have to make a point to another road user, whatever vehicle you are using.

 

[Bicycle]

To be honest, cars like the M3 are a bit more than is really needed on many of the roads around here, huge high end power isn't required, small light and nimble, and the ability to safely overtake the 30 to 50mph cars. Also a car that doesn't make people think arrogant tosser is a great help on many of the quiet roads here which are quite narrow, and require the car in front to allow you to pass, not sure that the M3 will give the right impression.

Sorry, I just put my nerd hat on...

The e30 M3 mentioned in the thread is not the current model with its massive power, many exhausts, mile-wide tyres and crazy gizzmology.

It's the mid-80s version that had under 200 bhp and was really just a small, boxy-looking 2-door saloon. It was a little bit shouty and 'trading floor' when new, but that was 25 years ago. It now looks quite sedate and understated. Like a retired athlete who still exercises.

It weighed very little and was terribly good at going round corners. It wouldn't even be noticed my 99% of people on a normal High Street and lives in that happy hinterland of being 'too new to be seen as a classic'.

If it were a bicycle, it would be an lovely 80s Colnago with a 7-gear groupset. Unnoticed by most and bringing a smile to the eyes of a few.

Actually, I think I quite like this Nerd hat. I might leave it on.

 

[mickle]

blah blah blah blah etc

If it were a bicycle, it would be an lovely 80s Colnago with a 7-gear groupset.

blah blah blah

No it wouldn't. Comparing a Bratwurst Munching Wankmobile to a Colnago? Have you completely lost your mind??

 

[400bhp]

Sorry, I just put my nerd hat on...

The e30 M3 mentioned in the thread is not the current model with its massive power, many exhausts, mile-wide tyres and crazy gizzmology.

It's the mid-80s version that had under 200 bhp and was really just a small, boxy-looking 2-door saloon. It was a little bit shouty and 'trading floor' when new, but that was 25 years ago. It now looks quite sedate and understated. Like a retired athlete who still exercises.

It weighed very little and was terribly good at going round corners. It wouldn't even be noticed my 99% of people on a normal High Street and lives in that happy hinterland of being 'too new to be seen as a classic'.

If it were a bicycle, it would be an lovely 80s Colnago with a 7-gear groupset. Unnoticed by most and bringing a smile to the eyes of a few.

Actually, I think I quite like this Nerd hat. I might leave it on.

It's nice to see some cyclists that like their cars too

 

[400bhp]

No it wouldn't. Comparing a Bratwurst Munching Wankmobile to a Colnago? Have you completely lost your mind??

Why has he lost his mind?

 

[Origamist]

Why has he lost his mind?

Comparing an oldish Beemer to a an 80s Colnago, is like comparing a Trabant to Pegoretti.

 

[GilesM]

Sorry, I just put my nerd hat on...

The e30 M3 mentioned in the thread is not the current model with its massive power, many exhausts, mile-wide tyres and crazy gizzmology.

It's the mid-80s version that had under 200 bhp and was really just a small, boxy-looking 2-door saloon. It was a little bit shouty and 'trading floor' when new, but that was 25 years ago. It now looks quite sedate and understated. Like a retired athlete who still exercises.

It weighed very little and was terribly good at going round corners. It wouldn't even be noticed my 99% of people on a normal High Street and lives in that happy hinterland of being 'too new to be seen as a classic'.

If it were a bicycle, it would be an lovely 80s Colnago with a 7-gear groupset. Unnoticed by most and bringing a smile to the eyes of a few.

Actually, I think I quite like this Nerd hat. I might leave it on.

Ah, that sounds like fun, however I do prefer British sportscars.