biggs682
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- Northamptonshire
Yeah very strange indeed , but i wouldn't be surprised if they are were not done by a n other organisation as they are on the new extension to Park Farm half way up the mad mile
Tales from today's commute....
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Yeah very strange indeed , but i wouldn't be surprised if they are were not done by a n other organisation as they are on the new extension to Park Farm half way up the mad mile
Randombiker9
Senior Member
I do get over it I was just curious on opinions and yes it’s badly marked. There’s no road signs or markings their but here's a picture of the junction from my side from further up
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Randombiker9
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don't police/pcso's already have bikes?
Tried, but couldn't get my phone out in time
biggs682
Itching to get back on my bike's
- Location
- Northamptonshire
Another glorious set of commutes this week lets hope the weather stay's good over the weekend at least
HarryTheDog
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- Basildon Essex
Woke up this morning feeling shattered, looked in the mirror and a great big fluid filled lump ( half the size of a golf ball) had appeared under my right eye for no apparent reason than to pee me off. Good job it was sunny so I could hide it under sunglasses.
ride in felt good with a bit of a tailwind, as I was going down a incline I was aware of another cyclist on my tail, looked around briefly and spotted a set of tiny wheels and a massive basket affair on the front, I suspected it was a un-restricted e-bike, I was doing 26mph and he was drafting like a good un. When we got to the lights he sprinted off in front so I sat behind him, he was doing a steady 21.5 mph on the flat. I could not see his motor or battery unless it was in that huge basket on the front of what looked like a Brompton with Rohloff hub gears. We came to a hill so I rode beside him and complimented him on his speed which had him grinning, and he commented yes only leg power and every one thought he was on a e-bike. I still had to prove to him little wheels on a fold up were no match for "proper" wheels on a "proper" bike so tried to speed off. I could still see him a little way behind after another 6 miles. Our average over the last 8 miles was 17.6 mph ( including stops for lights slowing for obstacles etc) which I think is good going for a Brompton with a sodding great wind catcher of a basket on the front. After that we were into London proper and I did not see him again though I was expecting to turn around at any minute and find him laughing. NB .at the time of writing the fluid lump is now a 3rd of its original size, hurrah!
ride in felt good with a bit of a tailwind, as I was going down a incline I was aware of another cyclist on my tail, looked around briefly and spotted a set of tiny wheels and a massive basket affair on the front, I suspected it was a un-restricted e-bike, I was doing 26mph and he was drafting like a good un. When we got to the lights he sprinted off in front so I sat behind him, he was doing a steady 21.5 mph on the flat. I could not see his motor or battery unless it was in that huge basket on the front of what looked like a Brompton with Rohloff hub gears. We came to a hill so I rode beside him and complimented him on his speed which had him grinning, and he commented yes only leg power and every one thought he was on a e-bike. I still had to prove to him little wheels on a fold up were no match for "proper" wheels on a "proper" bike so tried to speed off. I could still see him a little way behind after another 6 miles. Our average over the last 8 miles was 17.6 mph ( including stops for lights slowing for obstacles etc) which I think is good going for a Brompton with a sodding great wind catcher of a basket on the front. After that we were into London proper and I did not see him again though I was expecting to turn around at any minute and find him laughing. NB .at the time of writing the fluid lump is now a 3rd of its original size, hurrah!
Brompton's can be pretty quick with the right engine.
When I used to Brompton it to work. Some full on roadies used to take great exception to me overtaking them.
HarryTheDog
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- Basildon Essex
Brompton's can be pretty quick with the right engine.
When I used to Brompton it to work. Some full on roadies used to take great exception to me overtaking them.
Not too long ago I would have taken great exception, but now I am entering maturity I think, and can actually let a obviously faster rider go without having to turn myself inside out to catch them. ( If I think I stand a chance its game on though!)
100%
Now the engine and legs are getting a bit worn with age. I'm having to chose my battles very carefully
HarryTheDog
Guru
- Location
- Basildon Essex
Bit of a sombre ride home, as I was walking to my bike a guy from my company who had been visiting from another site stopped me for a chat. Turns out he had been a witness ( whilst cycling) to the death of another cyclist this morning ( Wandsworth road Clapham), I had been to a funeral 2 days ago and it got me down a bit. A few miles later I started to forget it and ramped the speed up chasing after a swift rider, my front wheel went a bit sideways on some gravel dropped by a lorry on a corner but I saved it. I Decided to take it as a sign so slowed it all down and plodded on.
Jenkins
Legendary Member
- Location
- Felixstowe
I'd agree with this. It's almost been worthwhile getting up at 5:30 for the commute in with this week's weather.
First ride to work in short sleeves
Bit cool as I left the house but within a mile or two it felt very pleasant. I think the ride home will be rather hot though.
Blimey, it was 18° at 5am this morning in the SE. Certainly not cool.
