I took the wheel to John, the amount of work he had on.
There was a steady stream of people with bikes, and those wanting bits. Business is good at the moment
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There was a steady stream of people with bikes, and those wanting bits. Business is good at the moment
PaulSB
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- Chorley, Lancashire
Hmmmm........... entertaining day on the bike. Birdy Brow has a wide, sweeping right bend two-thirds of the way up. The Pocket Rocket and I have been giving it beans all the way, I'm about 10-15 metres ahead. It's a bend you can see through. I opt for the nearside which is flatter and gives perhaps 30-40 metres respite. PC opts for the outside which is shorter but steeper, round she comes, out of the bend 20 metres ahead and digs in hard. PC whacked me by 16 seconds and got her PB by 19. Great riding.
After the cafe we approach a favourite climb. Off I go cooking with gas, after a mile or so I glance up.......20 feet in front of me an HGV is reversing across the road in to a driveway.
And then........ traffic free country lane about five feet wide. Descent with 90 degree right hander at bottom. This is a very slow, careful descent. Round the corner I know there is mud and moss on the left, I stay to the right.........and ride straight in to a six foot cow parsley which is hanging across the lane on my right, it's caught in the crook of my elbow, the stalk doesn't break, I get wrenched back and to my right........the bike continued forward without me.......
After the cafe we approach a favourite climb. Off I go cooking with gas, after a mile or so I glance up.......20 feet in front of me an HGV is reversing across the road in to a driveway.
And then........ traffic free country lane about five feet wide. Descent with 90 degree right hander at bottom. This is a very slow, careful descent. Round the corner I know there is mud and moss on the left, I stay to the right.........and ride straight in to a six foot cow parsley which is hanging across the lane on my right, it's caught in the crook of my elbow, the stalk doesn't break, I get wrenched back and to my right........the bike continued forward without me.......
PaulSB
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- Location
- Chorley, Lancashire
Get on yer bike, you know you'll love it. Quick ride, home, get the beer out...... simple.
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Sounds like a plan to me.
classic33
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Four hours quick!Bloody hell classic. That's rather quick for you.
Noted for later use, 6.
classic33
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That the 1937 Singer Sewing Machine?I have done some washing and have been playing with my sewing machine which is even older than i am.
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
welsh dragon
Thanks but no thanks. I think I'll pass.
Not the best photoshop effort on the Hi Viz logo
classic33
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classic33
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T'is H&S/Enviromental Health green though.
His trousers are wrong as well, that or they're sticking to the backs of his legs.
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Drago
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- Suburban Poshshire
Been round the forest trail on the pub bike again - that old bus is getting some serious mileage of late. Very muggy and humid, I was sweating like a 70's DJ hearing the phone ring.
PaulSB
Squire
- Location
- Chorley, Lancashire
Thanks. I saw this just before setting off to the shop. After binning it today I wanted Ian to check the bike over.
Got the story but obviously not good. You know about the A59 incident near Langho?
classic33
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Two shopping centres in Leeds today, "You can't come in here without a mask on!"
I put my mask on, and I'm told "You can't wear that in here!" Me. "Well you said I had to have one on." left them lost for an answer. Do they tell me to take the mask off, or leave it on.
In the first, I was already in, just trying to follow their one way system to get out.
