Cycling..What is it you wish you knew when you started

stevemcol

Jem8472 wrote: »

But they are really comfortable to cycle in. I have not found anything else thats as nice to cycle in as this sort of stuff.

If lingerie was would you wear that? :eek:

skivenov

Tiny little racing bike brakes don't work going down a steep hill at well above the posted speed limit.

Learnt that one when I was 14, still got the scars.

Throbbe

Jem8472 wrote: »

But they are really comfortable to cycle in. I have not found anything else thats as nice to cycle in as this sort of stuff.

I think it's OK to wear it, but just don't make the mistake of thinking that everyone is looking at us because we're cool/attractive. They're just wondering where the rest of the power rangers are.

Idiophreak

Throbbe wrote: »

I think it's OK to wear it, but just don't make the mistake of thinking that everyone is looking at us because we're cool/attractive. They're just wondering where the rest of the power rangers are.

Hells no...when I'm wearing it I'm praying that nobody's looking!

Hanky_Panky

stevemcol wrote: »

Has anyone ever lost their licence for such an offence?
That just wouldn't be cricket.

Sort of...
I think the offence would be classed as 'drunk in charge of..' and as my Mum used to be in court a lot as a Probation Officer I do remember her telling me about someone being prosecuted for drunk in charge of a rowing boat. It does therefore follow that you could easily be drunk in charge of a bicycle.

Marco_Panettone

Hanky_Panky wrote: »

Sort of...
I think the offence would be classed as 'drunk in charge of..' and as my Mum used to be in court a lot as a Probation Officer I do remember her telling me about someone being prosecuted for drunk in charge of a rowing boat. It does therefore follow that you could easily be drunk in charge of a bicycle.

Indeed you can be, but you can't lose a driving licence for such an offence (or any other cycling offence).

Hanky_Panky

Marco_Panettone wrote: »

Indeed you can be, but you can't lose a driving licence for such an offence (or any other cycling offence).

Quite right !!

Next time I should learn to read

MarkDefeo

Lidl has some great offers on bike lights and cycling clothes every now and then. Just gotta keep your eye out

freakybacon

Also Aldi- news just in , just so you are all warned- and theres a £5 off £40 shop voucher with the daily mirror tomorrow which will still be valid for that 1 day only.

https://www.aldi.co.uk/en/specialbuys/coming-soon/aldi-commuter-cycling-coming-soon/

Scale_Rule

As the great man said - "don't buy upgrades, ride up grades". This is all you need to know. Its not about the kit or the bike its all about your legs.