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Phoenix Lincs
Über Member
- Location
- Sleaford, Lincs
Hello!
So I've found my way onto here whilst looking for reviews, some very helpful thoughts (thanks everyone!)
I'm fairly new to the road bike family, I converted only 6months ago and now find myself having to look for a new bike again - all too soon - as mine was stolen last week
Anyway, hello everyone!
Did you know there's a facebook page to report stolen bikes?
https://www.facebook.com/stolenbikedatabase1 - you never know, somebody might see it
- Location
- Glasgow
disabled rider
Regular
Hello Ok first off I live in Minnesota USA.
As by my name, I am a disabled rider, who's sole transportation, is by bicycle, year round, even through Minnesota winters.
I need to clarify right from the beginning, so people realize, I AM NOT HERE TO TROLL. I have a serious issue that needs to be addressed. One in which my constitutionally protected right of freedom of movement is being challenged. As well as my right to live.
I recently discovered that my using common sense and biking style is criminal. To follow the law I WILL FOR A FACT BE KILLED. Nature of my disabilities do not mix with negligent drivers, which in my experience is "most" of you drivers out there. No offense, just real world observation.
I will go into detail in a thread I intend to start called Loss of "freedom of movement" for poor and disabled. Under current laws, we can not do the things we need to do, just to stay alive, without breaking laws. Laws which put us in deadly situations.
I am not here for entertainment. I am here because Of my constitutional rights and my life are being violated and endangered.
To those that think my predicament is entertainment, I ask you keep your comments to yourself. Your life is not at threat. Mine is.
To those that read my posts, will probably think I am insane or delusional or just plain wrong, or of a tinfoil hat nature. From your view, It will seam that way and may seam true. From mine, in the real world, it is what has kept me alive when following the letter of the law will kill me.(Fact) . As disabled rider 6+ years of cycling year round, zero injuries with 20 years+ total biking. Able body acquaintance of mine, in same time frame of 6 years, following letter of law, had 5 major accidents involving some hospital stays. Helmet did not do anything to help him, and in some cases made it worse, when parts of the car or other grabbed the helmet, yanking his head around..
Anyway Hi
Disabled Rider.
As by my name, I am a disabled rider, who's sole transportation, is by bicycle, year round, even through Minnesota winters.
I need to clarify right from the beginning, so people realize, I AM NOT HERE TO TROLL. I have a serious issue that needs to be addressed. One in which my constitutionally protected right of freedom of movement is being challenged. As well as my right to live.
I recently discovered that my using common sense and biking style is criminal. To follow the law I WILL FOR A FACT BE KILLED. Nature of my disabilities do not mix with negligent drivers, which in my experience is "most" of you drivers out there. No offense, just real world observation.
I will go into detail in a thread I intend to start called Loss of "freedom of movement" for poor and disabled. Under current laws, we can not do the things we need to do, just to stay alive, without breaking laws. Laws which put us in deadly situations.
I am not here for entertainment. I am here because Of my constitutional rights and my life are being violated and endangered.
To those that think my predicament is entertainment, I ask you keep your comments to yourself. Your life is not at threat. Mine is.
To those that read my posts, will probably think I am insane or delusional or just plain wrong, or of a tinfoil hat nature. From your view, It will seam that way and may seam true. From mine, in the real world, it is what has kept me alive when following the letter of the law will kill me.(Fact) . As disabled rider 6+ years of cycling year round, zero injuries with 20 years+ total biking. Able body acquaintance of mine, in same time frame of 6 years, following letter of law, had 5 major accidents involving some hospital stays. Helmet did not do anything to help him, and in some cases made it worse, when parts of the car or other grabbed the helmet, yanking his head around..
Anyway Hi
Disabled Rider.
Vikeonabike
CC Neighbourhood Police Constable
- Location
- Bourne, Lincolnshire
Hi Lesley, welcome to the forum from another Lincs rider..
TheLondonCyclist
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Wassup 
TonyEnjoyD
Guru
- Location
- Newcastle upon Tyne
Welcome
Kay49
New Member
- Location
- Nottingham
Hi All
Discovered CycleChat about a week ago and have just signed up within the hour and thought I'd better say hello. This sight is so informative. I love it. I am from Nottingham and have been cycling steadily to work for about a year.
I prepared myself for The Great Notts bike Ride by taking advantage of the Samsung Hope Relay App and completing 40 miles. Got more of a taste for long distance so been on a couple of 40 mile runs with CTC groups on weekends.
Anyway looking forward to chat about cycling etc and even the opportunity of being invited on more runs .
Ooh I'd also like to mention that someday I'd like to achieve the LeJog!! But after visiting Scotland in July a I've first decided I'd like to tour there by bike and am interested in The Tour of Scotland. Anyone near me interested?
Look forward to chatting
Discovered CycleChat about a week ago and have just signed up within the hour and thought I'd better say hello. This sight is so informative. I love it. I am from Nottingham and have been cycling steadily to work for about a year.
I prepared myself for The Great Notts bike Ride by taking advantage of the Samsung Hope Relay App and completing 40 miles. Got more of a taste for long distance so been on a couple of 40 mile runs with CTC groups on weekends.
Anyway looking forward to chat about cycling etc and even the opportunity of being invited on more runs .
Ooh I'd also like to mention that someday I'd like to achieve the LeJog!! But after visiting Scotland in July a I've first decided I'd like to tour there by bike and am interested in The Tour of Scotland. Anyone near me interested?
Look forward to chatting
Cycleops
Legendary Member
- Location
- Accra, Ghana
Hello and welcome Kay49. Not too many female enthusiasts on here so good to have you. Touring Scotland is something I would love to do as well.
Kay49
New Member
- Location
- Nottingham
Hi Cyclops, thanks for the welcome. I'm keeping a lookout for female enthusiasts too. I've got a genuine enthusiasm for cycling and hope I stay in good condition to fulfil a few of my wishes. I noticed the event for May 2013 to take part in the Tour of Scotland via this site and the idea is to raise funds for Tearfund
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- Glasgow
Kay49!This tour of Scotland next July, I might go with you if all is still well by then: I am slow, but 50 mile stretches are no problem (yet, ha ha!)
I am a
btw. In Scotland 
andsaw
Senior Member
Hello from me, been riding since june on an old mountain bike thats past its best before date after packing up smoking in march and then got a proper bike just under a month ago and loving it. I have been ring on and off since i was young and its getting easier, especially the breathing as i go out every day and getting further and further, 18.3 miles today took me 1 hr and 1 min @ average 17.5 mph, so just go to keep beating it now, i find it hard some days but still find it exhilarating thats the best bit and looking at the scenery is a bonus.
Cycleops
Legendary Member
- Location
- Accra, Ghana
Hello Andrew and welcome. Keep it up with the cycling and you' ll soon have the smoking thing beat. On no time you will feel like a new person. The exercise thing can become quite addictive. Out of interest what sort of bike did you buy? I cant make it out on your avatar.
Keep it up.
John.
Keep it up.
John.
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