Author Topic: Caption it #1809  (Read 1913 times)

meddyg

  • 'You'll have had your tea?'
Caption it #1809
« on: 12 January, 2020, 10:09:17 pm »

Re: Caption it #1809
« Reply #1 on: 12 January, 2020, 10:21:46 pm »
This was no ordinary test of the axiom about the ease of falling off a bicycle.
"He who fights monsters should see to it that he himself does not become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you." ~ Freidrich Neitzsche

Wowbagger

  • Former Sylph
    • Stuff mostly about weather
Re: Caption it #1809
« Reply #2 on: 12 January, 2020, 10:33:14 pm »
The continued stress of riding an Ordinary took an enormous toll on Charlotte's well being.
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It doesn’t matter where you start. Just start.

Kim

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Re: Caption it #1809
« Reply #3 on: 12 January, 2020, 11:19:15 pm »
R is a velocity measure, defined as a reasonable speed of travel that is consistent with health, mental wellbeing and not being more than say five minutes late. It is therefore clearly an almost infinitely variable figure according to circumstances, since the first two factors vary not only with speed taken as an absolute, but also with awareness of the third factor. Unless handled with tranquility this equation can result in considerable stress, ulcers and even death.

R17 is not a fixed velocity, but it is clearly far too fast.

Phil W

Re: Caption it #1809
« Reply #4 on: 13 January, 2020, 11:13:40 am »
Adam was no ordinary cyclist.

Jaded

  • The Codfather
  • Formerly known as Jaded
Re: Caption it #1809
« Reply #5 on: 13 January, 2020, 11:39:44 am »
It’s the best way to penny fart.
It is simpler than it looks.

Re: Caption it #1809
« Reply #6 on: 13 January, 2020, 12:03:54 pm »
For safety reasons, the rolling dismount should not be attempted at speeds in excess of normal walking pace.

meddyg

  • 'You'll have had your tea?'
Re: Caption it #1809
« Reply #7 on: 13 January, 2020, 01:19:13 pm »
'Helmet ? - no, I just find it increases wind resistance !'

LittleWheelsandBig

  • Whimsy Rider
Re: Caption it #1809
« Reply #8 on: 13 January, 2020, 01:50:54 pm »
Not a caption. That is a brave man; the oscillations caused by the pedals and cranks spinning round can resonate with the steering at certain speeds.
Wheel meet again, don't know where, don't know when...

T42

  • Apprentice geezer
Re: Caption it #1809
« Reply #9 on: 13 January, 2020, 03:04:22 pm »
"Should have worn my running shoes," mused Osbert, heading for the back stairs.
I've dusted off all those old bottles and set them up straight

Cudzoziemiec

  • Ride adventurously and stop for a brew.
Re: Caption it #1809
« Reply #10 on: 13 January, 2020, 03:29:16 pm »
Denzil relished his brief moment of triumph, knowing he would be reeled in on the next hill. "When Lance comes past, I'll gob on his head," he mused to himself.
Riding a concrete path through the nebulous and chaotic future.

hellymedic

  • Just do it!
Re: Caption it #1809
« Reply #11 on: 13 January, 2020, 05:14:01 pm »
Not a caption. That is a brave man; the oscillations caused by the pedals and cranks spinning round can resonate with the steering at certain speeds.

[Veering OT & not a caption] Front wheel shimmy baffles and worries me. It was SCARY when coasting downhill at speed on a bike. It's a PITA when my wheelchair 'locks up' with shimmy at >3.5mph on rough outdoor surfaces. DO NOT LIKE!

sprogs

  • from your big sister, Steve.
Re: Caption it #1809
« Reply #12 on: 14 February, 2020, 06:36:21 pm »
Phillipe broke wind in an attempt to dismay his pursuers, but Jean Claude had breakfasted that day on charcoal and was not to be distracted.