My picture of the day-Where's yours?

[downesy]

Sorry didn't realise it was such a big image

 

[tom73]

It’s a hard life

 

[oldwheels]

On a trike you can stop easily and see more which cars whizz past.

 

[avecReynolds531]

...early sunrise with a low tide...

 

[Alembicbassman]

Made my own puzzle to keep me happy for a few days.

 

[freiston]

Cycled this road today - and it is a public road, not a track, not a green lane.

 

[Gunk]

Cycled down to our local artisan bakery this morning, well worth the effort.

 

[PeteXXX]

Just as well I was walking at this point!!

 

[avecReynolds531]

My picture(s) of the day - we were on holiday in the Netherlands a few years ago: the barriers descended, the road madly began to rise up...

...Opening scene of the Blues Brothers film?

After a short time, it was the road's turn to descend...

...

...almost back to level...

...and this was the reason why...

 

[oldwheels]

Bit of ancient oak wood on the B8035

 

[Gravity Aided]

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My picture(s) of the day - we were on holiday in the Netherlands a few years ago: the barriers descended, the road madly began to rise up...
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...Opening scene of the Blues Brothers film?
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After a short time, it was the road's turn to descend...
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...
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...almost back to level...
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...and this was the reason why...

I have never seen trolley tracks cross a lift bridge before.
By the way, you need a Mount Prospect Police Car to jump that gap.
Looks like Tsar Peter the Great came back to the Netherlands to learn more about shipbuilding.

 

[avecReynolds531]

Out today in the breezy sunshine: the Oast house in the background is, for me, a local landmark. It's relatively high up & can be seen from different directions around. The classic 3 white roof cones always make me smile

Sakae randonneur handlebars, a B17 and a springy Reynolds frame (with a Jack Taylor fork rake) are a joy.

On the other hand, several of my friction gear changes were more like "If you can't find it, grind it" and "It's in there somewhere!"
Practice, practice, practice...

 

[All uphill]

Met this chap today, occupying the middle of the road in Bradford on Tone.

 

[Gunk]

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Out today in the breezy sunshine: the Oast house in the background is, for me, a a local landmark. It's relatively high up & can be seen from different directions around. The classic 3 white roof cones always make me smile

Sakae randonneur handlebars, a B17 and a springy Reynolds frame (with a Jack Taylor fork rake) are a joy.

On the other hand, several of my friction gear changes were more like "If you can't find it, grind it" and "It's in there somewhere!"
Practice, practice, practice...

I've found that the friction changers just take some practice, I'm now changing without really thinking about it, and it's quite satisfying when it engages gear smoothly each time.

 

[avecReynolds531]

I've found that the friction changers just take some practice, I'm now changing without really thinking about it, and it's quite satisfying when it engages gear smoothly each time.

There's a curious thing about this - it's only one gear change that's rough - from 5th to 4th. The rest are fine - snappy and precise & as you describe 'changing without really thinking about it, and it's quite satisfying when it engages gear smoothly each time.'

I grew up with friction downtube levers - it's not a new thing for me. It may be that the 4th cog of this freewheel is slightly worn & I reckon it's time for a new chain in any case.

I'll see how it goes...or maybe the (much loved & so far faultless) Record 10 groupset will end up transplanted - as discussed in the vintage frame/ modern parts thread.