Author Topic: Rides out during covid (Read 17351 times)

cycleman · « **Reply #75 on:** 12 January, 2021, 07:07:30 pm »

It may prove accedemic as the sun ez3 is in the cycle shop needing new axle bearings and axle and the bafang motors bearings seem to be on the way out and it seems like that means that the whole motor will need replacing. I may give up on e assist as it seems to be not very reliable and expensive to repair

mattc · « **Reply #76 on:** 12 January, 2021, 07:14:56 pm »

Quote from: Geriatricdolan on 12 January, 2021, 12:50:12 pm

Quote from: Karla on 12 January, 2021, 11:53:05 am

Don't listen to the peeple who sit inside on their computers and tell tales of what the outside world is like. They don't represent reality

Very true

Is this the turning point, when we start to agree on things?

Keep your enemies closer, they say.

Don't worry; I've been agreeing with her on most things COVID - doesn't mean I have to like her. And it doesn't mean I can't disown the bu99er at any time.

ElyDave · « **Reply #77 on:** 12 January, 2021, 08:02:40 pm »

Quote from: mattc on 12 January, 2021, 07:14:56 pm

Quote from: Geriatricdolan on 12 January, 2021, 12:50:12 pm
Quote from: Karla on 12 January, 2021, 11:53:05 am

Don't listen to the peeple who sit inside on their computers and tell tales of what the outside world is like. They don't represent reality

Very true

Is this the turning point, when we start to agree on things?
Keep your enemies closer, they say.

Don't worry; I've been agreeing with her on most things COVID - doesn't mean I have to like her. And it doesn't mean I can't disown the bu99er at any time.

Her?

CrazyEnglishTriathlete · « **Reply #78 on:** 12 January, 2021, 11:02:04 pm »

This weekend I will be mainly doing circuits of Chineham. (returns to shed with grimace on face).

Lightning Phil · « **Reply #79 on:** 13 January, 2021, 09:41:52 am »

mattc · « **Reply #80 on:** 13 January, 2021, 11:01:51 pm »

Quote from: ElyDave on 12 January, 2021, 08:02:40 pm

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Her?

I always thought Karla was a girl's* name. The cyclist in question has never clarified the situation, so I'm still open-minded.

*although not in Le Carre books, but what does he know eh?

Ian H · « **Reply #81 on:** 13 January, 2021, 11:06:22 pm »

Quote from: mattc on 13 January, 2021, 11:01:51 pm

I always thought Karla was a girl's* name. The cyclist in question has never clarified the situation, so I'm still open-minded.

How does it affect your responses to said person?

mattc · « **Reply #82 on:** 13 January, 2021, 11:19:53 pm »

Quote from: Ian H on 13 January, 2021, 11:06:22 pm

Quote from: mattc on 13 January, 2021, 11:01:51 pm

I always thought Karla was a girl's* name. The cyclist in question has never clarified the situation, so I'm still open-minded.

How does it affect your responses to said person?

Sorry Ian - it's late, that's gone completely over my head $:-\$

Davef · « **Reply #83 on:** 14 January, 2021, 10:01:11 am »

Quote from: mattc on 13 January, 2021, 11:01:51 pm

Quote from: ElyDave on 12 January, 2021, 08:02:40 pm
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Her?
I always thought Karla was a girl's* name. The cyclist in question has never clarified the situation, so I'm still open-minded.

*although not in Le Carre books, but what does he know eh?

The trauma of discovering the girl you have been chatting to online has a moustache and beard.

Karla · « **Reply #84 on:** 14 January, 2021, 12:07:53 pm »

Kindly don't start posting real names on the forum

rafletcher · « **Reply #85 on:** 14 January, 2021, 12:13:51 pm »

Quote from: Karla on 14 January, 2021, 12:07:53 pm

Kindly don't start posting real names on the forum

Apologies, removed. Having said that, it can't be that hard to find out if I knew it (and I didn't go looking for it).

Karla · « **Reply #86 on:** 14 January, 2021, 12:42:25 pm »

Well no it isn't that hard to find out, I'm not relying on this pseudonym to hide my identity, but having my real and forum names discussed side by side is a step too far.

Davef · « **Reply #87 on:** 14 January, 2021, 01:00:05 pm »

Quote from: Karla on 14 January, 2021, 12:42:25 pm

Well no it isn't that hard to find out, I'm not relying on this pseudonym to hide my identity, but having my real and forum names discussed side by side is a step too far.

A website with your name on in your forum profile would get you thrown out of secret agent school.

Karla · « **Reply #88 on:** 14 January, 2021, 01:23:33 pm »

Quote from: Davef on 14 January, 2021, 01:00:05 pm

Quote from: Karla on 14 January, 2021, 12:42:25 pm
Well no it isn't that hard to find out, I'm not relying on this pseudonym to hide my identity, but having my real and forum names discussed side by side is a step too far.
A website with your name on in your forum profile would get you thrown out of secret agent school.

They really won't like it when they find out at Moscow Centre.

ElyDave · « **Reply #89 on:** 14 January, 2021, 02:09:11 pm »

Do you still have the lighter?

Le Carre-fest at the moment - reading A Perfect Spy and watched TTSS at the weekend

giropaul · « **Reply #90 on:** 14 January, 2021, 07:46:16 pm »

Of interest following recent events and reports

https://www.cyclinguk.org/article/cycling-uk-calls-clarity-english-exercise-rules

rogerzilla · « **Reply #91 on:** 18 January, 2021, 11:10:21 am »

Quote from: CrazyEnglishTriathlete on 12 January, 2021, 11:02:04 pm

This weekend I will be mainly doing circuits of Chineham. (returns to shed with grimace on face).

I thought it was acceptable to admit you lived in ~~Basingrad~~ Amazingstoke these days?

sg37409 · « **Reply #92 on:** 18 January, 2021, 12:01:36 pm »

A couple of great wee runs at the weekend. A spin on the tandem up round Killearn, where we tried the church hall coffee hatch and we had tattie scone and scrambled egg bagels in the bus shelter.
An extended campsies loop with eldest son on the Sunday and got back home just as the rain came on properly.

Wycombewheeler · « **Reply #93 on:** 18 January, 2021, 02:17:43 pm »

Went out for the first time this year yesterday, riding solo, not comfortable meeting up with anyone. Didn't stop anywhere, seems like unnecessary risk. Took snacks, but not viable to eat them with the big winter gloves on.

Much lower risk than going for a run in my local park.

Lightning Phil · « **Reply #94 on:** 18 January, 2021, 05:02:34 pm »

Quote from: Wycombewheeler on 18 January, 2021, 02:17:43 pm

Went out for the first time this year yesterday, riding solo, not comfortable meeting up with anyone. Didn't stop anywhere, seems like unnecessary risk. Took snacks, but not viable to eat them with the big winter gloves on.

Much lower risk than going for a run in my local park.

Gloves off, open the packaging on your snack. Gloves back on. Eat snack.

Wycombewheeler · « **Reply #95 on:** 18 January, 2021, 05:28:27 pm »

Quote from: Lightning Phil on 18 January, 2021, 05:02:34 pm

Quote from: Wycombewheeler on 18 January, 2021, 02:17:43 pm
Went out for the first time this year yesterday, riding solo, not comfortable meeting up with anyone. Didn't stop anywhere, seems like unnecessary risk. Took snacks, but not viable to eat them with the big winter gloves on.

Much lower risk than going for a run in my local park.

Gloves off, open the packaging on your snack. Gloves back on. Eat snack.

But if I stop is it a picnic?
More seriously with thinner gloves or mitts i would have eaten while riding, but by the time I was hungry it seemed so close to the end it wasn't worth stopping.

Lightning Phil · « **Reply #96 on:** 18 January, 2021, 06:17:40 pm »

Quote from: Wycombewheeler on 18 January, 2021, 05:28:27 pm

Quote from: Lightning Phil on 18 January, 2021, 05:02:34 pm
Quote from: Wycombewheeler on 18 January, 2021, 02:17:43 pm
Went out for the first time this year yesterday, riding solo, not comfortable meeting up with anyone. Didn't stop anywhere, seems like unnecessary risk. Took snacks, but not viable to eat them with the big winter gloves on.

Much lower risk than going for a run in my local park.

Gloves off, open the packaging on your snack. Gloves back on. Eat snack.
But if I stop is it a picnic?
More seriously with thinner gloves or mitts i would have eaten while riding, but by the time I was hungry it seemed so close to the end it wasn't worth stopping.

The police will not care if you are sat on your bike and on your own.

Arminius · « **Reply #97 on:** 22 January, 2021, 09:00:03 am »

Quote from: cycleman on 11 January, 2021, 07:47:39 pm

I would use a roller if I could afford and get one. I managed 3 miles today needing to visit the bank, large tesco for a charging lead for my phone and local shop for food supplies. I am worried about my fitness as cycling is the only exercise I can do with any degree of comfort (other than swimming which is out at present anyway)

I have some rollers up in my loft that are yours for the price of postage, if you would like them. I'd need to have a look to remind me what make they are - nothing special, certainly, but they did the job. Just let me know.

rogerzilla · « **Reply #98 on:** 22 January, 2021, 11:02:06 am »

If they are "real" rollers, they take a fair bit of balance and skill to ride. It isn't like riding a bike!

frankly frankie · « **Reply #99 on:** 22 January, 2021, 02:04:58 pm »

Especially on board ship.