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Pulling through
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CanucksTraveller
Macho Business Donkey Wrestler
- Location
- Hertfordshire
Riding no hands... smoking....
Good job the Chronicle wasn't around in 1930.
steveindenmark
Legendary Member
But look at all that protection. I would be standing on the seat wearing that lot.
I'm most concerned about the other hand, which appears to be reaching down for a cheeky Jodrell.
Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- Suburban Poshshire
The other day I cycled a few yards no hands, lidless, and not even wearing a condom.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evening_Chronicle
The Chronicle originated as the Newcastle Chronicle, founded in 1764 as a weekly newspaper by Thomas Stack. The paper was owned by his descendants until 1850, when it was sold to a consortium led by Mark William Lambert, a local businessman. The repeal of the taxes on newspapers in 1855, along with the hiring of new journalists and the installation of a new printing press created an opportunity to expand the newspaper. On May 1, 1858, the Newcastle Daily Chronicle was launched. Its editor was Joseph Cowen, who became the sole owner at the end of 1859. He soon turned the Chronicle into the most successful newspaper in north-eastern England and one of the most successful provincial newspapers of the 19th century.[2]
Must be that the readers were down the pub / smoking tabs / racing their pigeons / wippets & didn't get too worked up about the horrendous H&S risk
I could ride and steer with no hands as kid, no problem, but now I can't, not for more than few seconds..... and I try most days.
It's a wonder nobody has uploaded a vid of my lad, he rides along a busy A road to the gym, he's never owned a helmet and on his unicycle, he has nowhere to put his hands anyway.
I think Paul Alderson would explode if he saw him as he usually has an angle grinder dangling from one arm.
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Spinney
Bimbleur extraordinaire
- Location
- Back up north
Just make sure you don't grow a pair, Pat!I managed no handed for a few yards the other day, lidless too.
There was no traffic, but there could have been.
I am aiming to practice more, avert your eyes
- Location
- Glasgow
Spinney
Bimbleur extraordinaire
- Location
- Back up north
I don't think racing roadkill meant that kind of pair!!But @Spinney I've already got a pair
(Do they help you balance??)
- Location
- Glasgow
No, but they can help with getting a more aero positionI don't think racing roadkill meant that kind of pair!!
(Do they help you balance??)
No, but they can help with getting a more aero position
If you ride a recumbent then you need one of these:
It is called an "Aerobelly" and improves the airflow as you cycle in a reclined position
