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Thread: Cyclists Post: RE: Cyclists
Actually just reporting a number plate isn't always that easy; the driver can deny being behind the wheel at the time, so you need a description as well. And that's assuming the car isn't one that's u... |
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Thread: Cyclists Post: RE: Cyclists
Well, I was going to suggest 'cyclopath' (as in 'psychopath') but bow to 'psycholist' |
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22-10-2011, 09:19 PM |
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Thread: Cyclists Post: RE: Can we do something about the imbeciles cyclin...
Yes, they are imbeciles. But get things into perspective - I get very angry about the thousands of pedestrians killed or seriously maimed every year by cars, anc and lorries. As a doctor, are you not ... |
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11-11-2011, 08:28 AM |
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Thread: Cyclists Post: RE: Cyclists
So, my reading of this is that baby buggies/prams shouldn't be on the pavement either! |
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15-11-2011, 12:24 AM |
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Thread: Cyclists Post: RE: Cyclists
I use Altura gloves with extra long cuffs so that there is no gap between them and your sleeve. I also buy them slightly large so that when the temperature drops to zero I can where glove liners under... |
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15-11-2011, 11:27 PM |
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Thread: Cyclists Post: RE: Cyclists
How do you clip a quote to show who you are answering? Thanks |
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Thread: Cyclists Post: RE: Cyclists
[quote]Like this you mean?[/quote]
Thanks Bt |
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16-11-2011, 10:03 PM |
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Thread: Cyclists Post: RE: Cyclists
[quote=IWereAbsolutelyFuming]How many of us cyclists have been off work for weeks or months due to a cycling incident given this 'good chance' of it happening? [/quote]
I guess the chance is pretty... |
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26-11-2011, 11:10 AM |
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Thread: Cyclists Post: RE: Cyclists
[quote]And in exchange for all these concessions to the cyclist, will they then become licensed and insured?[/quote]
I am insured on my bike and I take responsibility for my actions, unlike many mo... |
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04-02-2012, 12:53 PM |
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Thread: Cyclists Post: RE: Cyclists
And the original point was? Cyclists on pavements, I seem to remember!!! |
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23-02-2012, 12:19 AM |
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Thread: Cyclists Post: RE: Cyclists
Many of us have been campaigning for safer cycling for many years.
The issue has been taken up by the Times, there was a flash ride on Wednesday and the subject was debated in Westminster yesterday.... |
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24-02-2012, 11:23 PM |
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Thread: Cyclists Post: RE: Cyclists
I have no problem encouraging other cyclists to adhere to the highway code |
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26-02-2012, 08:49 PM |
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Thread: Cyclists Post: RE: Cyclists
For any one interested, free cycle training for Lewisham residents can be booked through the link on this page:
http://www.lewisham.gov.uk/myservices/transport/Pages/cycling.aspx |
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03-03-2012, 06:21 PM |
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Thread: Cyclists Post: RE: Cyclists
Its around 33,000 at the moment |
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04-04-2012, 08:58 PM |
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Thread: Cyclists Post: RE: Cyclists
This is the statement from the London Cycling Campaign criticising the CPS for not bringing a strong enough charge:
"The Crown Prosecution Service seem to regard serious injury crashes as trivial o... |
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05-07-2012, 11:01 PM |
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Thread: Cyclists Post: RE: Cyclists
Hill Side Resident
You really do show your prejudices with this constant harping on about cyclists and their poor and infantile behaviour. Has it not occured to you that this lack of respect for othe... |
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21-07-2012, 01:43 PM |
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Thread: Cyclists Post: RE: Cyclists
Fine. I am quite happy to be licensed as a cyclist. So how do you propose to do it? |
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21-07-2012, 04:26 PM |
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Thread: HOP Recreation Ground to Become a Cemetery? Post: RE: Save HOP Recreation Ground!
Discussion taking place now on BBC Radio London (94.9 fm) |
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22-02-2011, 08:29 AM |
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Thread: Granny spinners Post: RE: Granny spinners
Totally agree with AMFM. There are a lot of sensible cyclists who do obey the highway code and who are fed up with being tarred with the same brush.
I should also point out that as a road cyclist I... |
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Thread: Honor Oak Park Rail Station Post: RE: Honor Oak Park Rail Station
Well, promises. promises from tfl.
We've only been living here since 1993, so somewhere around a 20 year wait isn't too long. |
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Thread: Honor Oak Park Rail Station Post: RE: Honor Oak Park Rail Station
All this money being spent on so-called improvements and absolutely no mention about disabled access. I don't think they could give a monkey's about anyone in a wheelchair or who has mobility problems... |
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25-05-2009, 10:51 AM |
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Thread: Honor Oak Park Station Upgrade Post: RE: Honor Oak Park Station Upgrade
So you do not think step free access that important as long as people can get to another station?
The whole point is that people who need step free access usually have mobility problems, so going t... |
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21-11-2010, 10:18 PM |
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Thread: Recycling collection too early again and barking dog ...still! Post: RE: Recycling collection too early again and barki...
From Lewisham's website (Noise Pollution Team):
"For building works with noisy machinery, you or your contractor must not work:
before 8am or after 6pm, Mondays to Fridays
before 8am or after 1pm... |
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19-07-2011, 10:16 PM |
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Thread: Cycling to Work Post: RE: Cycling to Work
I cycle from HOP to Old Street everyday all year round and have done for years. It takes a lot to get me on an overcrowded or delayed train! Anyway, echoing some of the above comments, do get cycle tr... |
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Thread: East London Line not running Post: RE: East London Line not running
I cycled to Westminster and back. Didn't take any longer than normal although had to take mainn roads; not too much traffic though. |
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Thread: Rail services during the Olympics Post: RE: Rail services during the Olympics
Yesterday was awful for my wife who works near London Brridge Station. She uses a walking stick but was told by the yellow-tabarded staff that she was not disabled as shw wasn't in a wheelchair. She w... |
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11-07-2012, 09:49 PM |
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Thread: Boris Johnson cycle scheme Post: RE: Boris Johnson cycle scheme
The London Assembly is currently conducting a survey about the Bike Hire Scheme (and the Superhighways).
Please follow the link if you are interested in giving your views:
http://www.surveymonkey.... |
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15-09-2010, 06:22 PM |
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Thread: Songs Featuring Local Areas Post: RE: Songs Featuring Local Areas
Local blues/jazz guitarist, Billy Jenkins, has a new album out entitled, 'I am a Man from Lewisham'
Apart from the title track, others include,
On (Catford) Broadway
Francis Drake Bowls Club (which... |
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Thread: slow trains Monday Post: RE: slow trains Monday
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Thread: World Cup Pubs Post: RE: World Cup Pubs
Does anybody know any decent pubs that are definitely NOT showing the world cup |
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Thread: Hello Post: RE: Hello
If you can wait until July,why not come along to the Blythe Hill Festival?
Saturday 2nd July at Blythe Hill Fields. |
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Thread: Bike Stolen From Shed in Middle of the Night Post: RE: Bike Stolen From Shed in Middle of the Night
Do use two good locks of different types: one a D lock and the other a solid chain lock - try and get gold rated - expensive but as much as losing your precious bike (for more info go to you tube, typ... |
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11-10-2011, 09:10 PM |
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Thread: Bike Stolen From Shed in Middle of the Night Post: RE: Bike Stolen From Shed in Middle of the Night
Apologies for the typos;
Do use two good locks of different types: one a D lock and the other a solid chain lock - try and get gold rated - expensive but not as much as losing your precious bike (... |
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11-10-2011, 09:11 PM |
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Thread: Nice Sunday Drives To The Countryside Post: RE: Nice Sunday Drives To The Countryside
Brighton is highly recommended as there is so much to do. However, go by train as the traffic as the weekend can be terrible - can take up to two hours on busy Saturdays/Sundays. However, if you did g... |
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Thread: Disturbing Music near Forest H station today Post: RE: Disturbing Music near Forest H station today
It was the same teenagers that were doing the same in Sydenham last week; not my type of music usually but I quite enjoyed it for ten minutes or so (not sure how I would have felt after a couple of ho... |
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24-11-2013, 12:27 PM |
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Thread: Walking whilst reading Post: RE: Walking whilst reading
[quote]Would be great watching two of them walk into each other.[/quote]
What actually happens is that they step out into the road directly into the path of a cyclist (well, into the path of one of t... |
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16-11-2011, 10:01 PM |
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Thread: Walking whilst reading Post: RE: Walking whilst reading
But why not go the whole hog and have a usb port at the back of your head so you can connect your device straight into the brain! |
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22-11-2011, 11:53 AM |
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Thread: my mum's birthday Post: RE: my mum's birthday
If you fancy going further afield, try the Gladstone pub in the Borough (behind the tube in Lant Street). It's a small intimate venue that has lots of blues, folk, etc. Costs nothing to get in but it ... |
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26-06-2012, 09:25 PM |
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Thread: my mum's birthday Post: RE: my mum's birthday
The Gladstone doesn't appear to have updated their website yet but acts for this weekend are:
Thurs 28 June: The Obscuritones - female trio playing rockabilly, surf, garage rock and original songs.... |
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27-06-2012, 08:25 PM |
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Thread: my mum's birthday Post: RE: my mum's birthday
Get on their e-mail list...
...and apologies for the dates |
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27-06-2012, 11:05 PM |
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Thread: my mum's birthday Post: RE: my mum's birthday
And yes, Sunday is the 1 July, not 31 June! That'll teach me for cut and pasting without reading it properly. |
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27-06-2012, 11:06 PM |
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Thread: Blythe Hill Tavern Post: RE: Blythe Hill Tavern
Forest Hill? Catford? Here's me thinking that it's location might be in the name! |
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Thread: Bin-divers outside charity shops Post: RE: Bin-divers outside charity shops
Another reason to leave them in the shop is that you can gift aid your donation (the shop can claim back tax on the selling price). |
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03-03-2013, 11:32 PM |
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Thread: Idiot drivers, this time Mayow Road Post: RE: Idiot drivers, this time Mayow Road
If it's a TFL licensed taxi, then report it to TFL (assuming you have the registration). |
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27-04-2015, 08:34 PM |
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Thread: Car Window Smashed on Devonshire Road Post: RE: Car Window Smashed on Devonshire Road
My car window was smashed as well about ten days ago. Police said that there were five reports of broken car windows that same night and that it was likely to be same person. |
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Thread: Car Window Smashed on Devonshire Road Post: RE: Car Window Smashed on Devonshire Road
Sorry but the police did come around to take notes, very soon after I realised that the car window had been smashed. I have to admit I was a little surprised but I think this might be something to do ... |
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Thread: Bike theft at Honor Oak Park station Post: RE: Bike theft at Honor Oak Park station
Have a look at this video showing how to lock your bike (and how not to):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxBmfvwJnZM |
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Thread: Southwark 20 mph speed limit Post: RE: Southwark 20 mph speed limit
It appears to me that there is a complete lack of co-ordination between the two Boroughs. The speed limit always used to be 30 mph along Honor Oak Park and remains so on the Lewisham side. But Southwa... |
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Thread: Walk the World Post: RE: Walk the World
Spike Milligan - half Irish and born in India |
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Thread: support your local team(not arsenal or chelsea) Post: RE: support your local team(not arsenal or chelsea...
So why are you suggesting that Palace are a local team? I thought the nearest team was Dulwich Hamlet! |
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