Parked up near Bedford hospital waiting for swmbo to finish work at 6.45 this morning when someone on a hybrid in full altura night vision gear came riding past..........on the pavement with no lights whatsoever on the bike, when I looked again a few seconds later still riding along the footpath !!!!
Can't believe what I've just seen.
- Thread starter Chris-H
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Andrew_Culture
Internet Marketing bod
- Location
- The People's Republic Of Suffolk.
The world is full of crazy people doing nutty things.
I don't understand the logic of paying out a small fortune on night vision clothes and the riding on the pavement
Andrew_Culture
Internet Marketing bod
- Location
- The People's Republic Of Suffolk.
I don't understand the logic of paying out a small fortune on night vision clothes and the riding on the pavement
I stopped trying to understand the logic of others' cycling apparel the day I saw aero bars on a mountain bike.
biggs682
Touch it up and ride it
- Location
- Northamptonshire
Moodyman
Legendary Member
You see all sorts on two wheels and learn to accept that they may not all think the way you/I do.
I have a colleague who's been commuting nearly 30 miles a day for a couple of years. He carries no tools or spare tubes. So I asked what he does when he punctures. He said he walks the rest of the way. On one occasion he punctured on his way to work and when he finished he ordered a taxi for the homeward commute- £25. Just think how many tubes could he have bought with that.
I have a colleague who's been commuting nearly 30 miles a day for a couple of years. He carries no tools or spare tubes. So I asked what he does when he punctures. He said he walks the rest of the way. On one occasion he punctured on his way to work and when he finished he ordered a taxi for the homeward commute- £25. Just think how many tubes could he have bought with that.
- Location
- Glasgow
Could be the pavement cyclist had his lights stolen or that they failed.
edit: I mean that's why he was not on the road.
edit: I mean that's why he was not on the road.
I thought that May be the case until he went past me and there were no lights fitted, may have had them pinched possibly.
Frood42
I know where my towel is
- Location
- Magrathea, Horsehead Nebula
So why was he not walking the bike? No lights after sunset, no riding. Lucky here in London, I can wait until after 1900 and take the DLR/part of the Central line to get home. Some walking is involved of course. 
50000tears
Senior Member
- Location
- Weymouth, Dorset
I have a friend who never carries any tubes, tools or pumps and somehow last year managed to train fully for a 100 mile sportive with rides of up to 70 miles without ever getting a puncture. Completed it to gold standard too. He hasn't had a single flat this year either. All this on the same stock tires that came with his bike. He runs more than rides but still rides a fair bit even so.
I am doing a spring sportive with him next year and will probably take enough spare tubes, yes and the tools, for the both of us but can guarantee that I will be the one getting a flat whilst he will continue on his blissful way wondering what all the fuss is about!
S1m0n
Senior Member
- Location
- Chesterfield
Chap at work cycles 3 or so miles each way to work and back on his mountain bike on the pavement, pressing the button at the (pedestrian) crossings weaving in and out of pedestrians, past schools etc. No helmet, saddle too low dim or no lights, headphones in (yes I know, opinions differ).
I just don't get it, he won't listen to reason. When quizzed he just says it's too dangerous on the roads. I really, really, really wish he would get a spot fine. Grrrrrrrrrr!!
I just don't get it, he won't listen to reason. When quizzed he just says it's too dangerous on the roads. I really, really, really wish he would get a spot fine. Grrrrrrrrrr!!
Rob3rt
Man or Moose!
- Location
- Manchester
OMG, someone did something. Inform the press...
S1m0n
Senior Member
- Location
- Chesterfield
Sorry?
