[jonny jeez]

I've updated the guide a little as it seems that it may be required for more "general release".

I've removed a few slang expressions (references to Origamists tits and Don's arsehole) and tried to make it a little more "urban" Its by no way finished but as i am not going to be on the web next week I thought I would pop it up for you all to take an early look at.

It should appear as soon as Shaun has updated the link for me. It is called "revamped draft" (so that you can see if its the new one before you download)

Cheers

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[jonny jeez]

Update,

Sorry, the new "re-vamped" guide is a little too large to fit on the server (what with all the graphics and extra images), I'll need to trim the file size when I return next week...Untill then, you'll have to make do with the old version (version 9)

cheers

John

[Kaipaith]

Um, kinda surprised I didn't see this one earlier, but...

I think the name of the document should be The Beginner's Guide to Commuting (with the apostrophe in Beginner's). This personalises the title for the reader (it is for YOU the beginner, not THEM the beginners).

I'm still not sure about the use of quotation marks for "Cycle-Chat" and "City Cycling Skills" - it de-emphasises and distances the subject because we are not quoting anyone. The "City Cycling Skills" almost reads as if it is being used ironically - e.g., these aren't City Cycling Skills at all, just like "Fresh" Fish isn't really fresh. As before, I'm just being a pedant so make of that what you will.

[darrenfoster1976]

Hi there,

Newbie here, just read your guide and wanted to say how well i thought it was put together and how useful it is. Stuff in there i took for granted and stuff in there i didnt know so thank you.

Darren

[Spokesmann]

Very comprehensive, Ive had a quick scan thru but have down loaded it so I can print it out and read it.

Excellent work though!

[Psycolist]

I just wizzed through to see how much of it there was, bloody hell, excellent job for pure quantity, i look forward to reading the content

jonny jeez, on 02 June 2010 - 23:07:27, said:

Top 20 tips for those considering a commute through the city.


If you are new to cycling, or have any concerns about riding through a city, then this guide is perfect for you.


The attached PDF is a compilation of ideas and thoughts from the members of the Cycle Chat community, to help keep you prepared and safe.

It will be regularly updated to accommodate changes in topic and riding practice.

Just download the attached PDF (bottom left) and you are good to go.


Good Luck


Jonny



PS, To all the C.C forum’ers

Please offer feedback on any or all content, I’m not proud and will do my best to accommodate your comments on the updated versions.

Thanks to all those who supplied me with their thoughts and advice, I hope the finished product is worthy of your efforts.

I've made some slight adjustments to typos this morning.

[jonny jeez]

Thanks for the positive comments.

If anyone is interested in the aesthetic, I have a new "revamped" copy available. its set out in a more "magazine" layout with more graphics and images. It also allows a single page for each topic so is a little easier to navigate. I created this new rwevamped doc to allow for distribution outside of the cc site (to strangers who will need some impressing!).

problem is, the resulting doc is far too large to upload...bummer.

if you do however want a copy, send me a PM and I'll email it to an address of your choice.

regards

Johnny

[Martok]

I don't know how you created the PDF first...?

If it was done using Microsoft Word first, have you tried compressing the images from the images toolbar? From the Picture toolbar, there's an option to compress pictures and then choose to do it for all in the document. It's surprising how much space it can save, for one person I showed it to it reduced the file size from 33Mb to 1.5Mb!

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[jonny jeez]

Martok, on 09 August 2010 - 15:17:51, said:

I don't know how you created the PDF first...?

If it was done using Microsoft Word first, have you tried compressing the images from the images toolbar? From the Picture toolbar, there's an option to compress pictures and then choose to do it for all in the document. It's surprising how much space it can save, for one person I showed it to it reduced the file size from 33Mb to 1.5Mb!

Created in MS pub (with artwork already reduced in Photoshop to the lowest file size without crapping up the images too much).

is this option something that is resident to MS pub would you know, as it sounds interesting if it is?

[Martok]

Yes it is in Publisher too. Click on a picture in Publisher and the picture toolbar will appear. There's a compress pictures button. Click on it and I'd suggest you choose the options "Desktop printing" and "Apply to all pictures in this publication". Hopefully that will reduce the filesize before you export it to PDF.

You can try "Web" instead of "Desktop printing" to see if that's any better size-wise, though it'll likely make the pictures only good enough for viewing on-screen rather than printing.