cashpoints and bikes

[bonj2]

I'd even try and get a coherent appraisal of why their bike would be worth any more than what they'd taken out of the wall, stroke my chin, and take the lesser worth one, just out of respect for their playing the game.

put yourself in their shoes, either you're a scally bike thief, or a mugger, but not usually an eclectic mix of the two...

if you're a scally bike thief wanting a bike to flog to some dodgy geezer in the pub, you just try and find one that's not locked up very well and bolt cropper it, then leg it as fast as possible - you don't risk getting twatted by trying to mug someone who's waiting at the cash machine...

if you're a mugger, you'll mug whoever looks like they've got the most money, regardless of whether or not they've got a bike - and if you're a mugger you're most likely a heroin or crack addict, and as such probably aren't really going to know what to do with a bike.

 

[Rhythm Thief]

I usually trackstand while getting money out. It confuses the hell out of the woman behind the counter in my local Barclays.

 

[Terminator]

Easy solution is to not carry cash. I never do, I pay for everything by debit card. Then I don't have to worry about frittering all my money away on sweeties or being robbed on at the cashpoint whilst straddling my bike

Yes I love waiting behind people in Smith's paying £3.99 via credit card.

 

[bonj2]

I usually trackstand while getting money out. It confuses the hell out of the woman behind the counter in my local Barclays.

if you'reon a fixie can you actually REVERSE back out? theroetically possible...

 

[Cyclista]

I usually trackstand while getting money out. It confuses the hell out of the woman behind the counter in my local Barclays.

 

[Rhythm Thief]

if you'reon a fixie can you actually REVERSE back out? theroetically possible...

Hmmm, I suppose, but it's certainly beyond my (rather limited) fixie skills.

 

[Cab]

Where might I find a cash machine that I can reach from my bike without pavement cycling?

 

[HLaB]

Where might I find a cash machine that I can reach from my bike without pavement cycling?

I've seen a drive in one before.

 

[TheDoctor]

Where might I find a cash machine that I can reach from my bike without pavement cycling?

Stevenage High Street. The NatWest one between Subway and the betting shop.

Well, you did ask!

 

[alecstilleyedye]

Stevenage High Street. The NatWest one between Subway and the betting shop.

Well, you did ask!

sounds a bit too convenient…

 

[snorri]

I usually use the time between keying in my PIN and waiting for the money to come out to check my tyre pressures, lube my chain etc.

 

[domtyler]

I normally take out a hundred quid on Friday lunchtimes from somewhere busy, this will last me a week minimum, sometimes two. Means that I am never left in the position of being without any cash but never use it unless I have to.

 

[Cab]

Stevenage High Street. The NatWest one between Subway and the betting shop.

Well, you did ask!

Hmmm... A long way for me to rude to get some money out, but thanks!

 

[Maz]

Hmmm... A long way for me to rude to get some money out, but thanks!

There's no need to be rude!

 

[Cab]

There's no need to be rude!

What? Eh? Rude? How?

Edit: Oops, I see the typo now