Cycling Advice

[Trevor Morley's Tache]

Another big problem for cyclists is so many cars lights are so bright that you cant see in front of you. You are blinded by on coming car lights, regardless of how bright the cyclist lights are.

I always thought that it was illegal to blind on coming traffic, it seems not anymore.

The ones that pull-up on the opposite side of the road, facing the oncoming traffic with their light blazing are the absolute WORST.

 

[Trevor Morley's Tache]

This is CLOSE!!!
(not me by the way)

 

[JOGAMIGMOG]

Silly season is upon us again...

Every f*cking time the clocks go back people seem to lose their minds when it comes to driving. It's usually the ones who are normally a bit sh*t at the best of times that don't seem to be able to cope driving in the dark.

With all the reflective bits on my bike and kit, plus fixed and flashing lights front and back there is no way anyone shouldn't be seeing me... however, having been nearly wiped out twice already this week I really do wonder how some of these c*nts ever managed to pass a driving test.

Also, just a final point, and it's aimed at cyclists: Why the f*ck would anyone think riding a bike with No lights, NO reflectors (front, back or pedals - totally illegal to ride on the road) dressed head to toe in black including hood up is any way to be riding on the public highway at rush hour after sunset is anything other than INSANE?

Saw one yesterday who is almost certainly destined to become an organ donor (if there is anything left of them after they get wiped out).

Ha! I saw one of those yesterday and thought exactly the same as you. This was on Langley Road, Salford - ironically the same road as Agecroft Cemetery!!

 

[Trevor Morley's Tache]

Just seen the weather for Friday - This is possibly going to be the first time this year that I'm going to get a proper soaking on the way to work (>90% rain and wind gusting 31mph).

 

[Trevor Morley's Tache]

As predicted - Absolutely FILTHY ride in this morning.

Absolutely loved it.

Hopefully I can get my kit dry before I have to put it back on again...

 

[Trevor Morley's Tache]

Got to change the pads on my front and back brakes this weekend because they've at their limits and not quite as efficient as they need to be in this weather.

Just told the missus I'll be bringing the bike into the kitchen to work on cos it's f*cing freezing in the shed. She's not happy... ;-)

 

[Metal Biker]

Got to change the pads on my front and back brakes this weekend because they've at their limits and not quite as efficient as they need to be in this weather.

Just told the missus I'll be bringing the bike into the kitchen to work on cos it's f*cing freezing in the shed. She's not happy... ;-)

Thank fook for an old bit of lino. I don't get (as many) complaints.

Always important this time of year to do a bit of TLC. Once ignored a gunked up deraillieur... it didn't end well.

 

[Trevor Morley's Tache]

Thank fook for an old bit of lino. I don't get (as many) complaints.

Always important this time of year to do a bit of TLC. Once ignored a gunked up deraillieur... it didn't end well.

I gave mine a quick wash after I got back from work yesterday so it's not too dirty.

I've done the pads now and given the cassette a clean while I was at it. Just been for a test ride and it's made a huge difference. Didn't realise just how poor the old pads were.

 

[Trevor Morley's Tache]

Frosty commute this morning. The first 50m and the last 150m were lethal, but apart from that it was alright... apart from the 30mph downhill stretch when I couldn't actually feel my face.

 

[Trevor Morley's Tache]

What the shuddering f*ck???