Doubling Up On Road

[montyboy]

Cyclists have a higher median income, iirc - survey[1] from a little while ago, I forget the source. I think it makes a degree of sense, given how pervasive motoring is as a form of utility transport, and cycling's marginalisation to being a pursuit of enthusiasts.

[1] Caveats around the samples being self selecting, more likely to be enthusisats &c apply, obv.

I wasnt doubting you.

I am suprised because most of the cyclists that I see are not enthusiasts but commuters on their way to Mornflake !

 

[John the Monkey]

I am suprised because most of the cyclists that I see are not enthusiasts but commuters on their way to Mornflake !

Oh, which Mornflake?

I hold their staff in very high regard, as I see a lot of their HGVs on the road, and they're invariably driven skillfully and considerately.

 

[briantrumpet]

arrogant inconsiderate militant unnecessary 2abreast cycling

Chapeau on your abililty to stick five adjectives in a row ahead of a verb though.

First time I've felt it necessary to enter this debate.

I think you'll find that it's a gerund, not a verb, in front of which FC put five adjectives. I like gerunds, which are when a 'doing word' (e.g. "trolling") becomes a '"thing word". For instance: "His trolling was tiresome" (gerund). Compare that with "He couldn't stop trolling" (verb). Same word, different function. Interesting if you like those subtle distinctions in grammar. Here endeth today's English lesson.

As to the less important matter over which FC seems to be determined to keep winding us all up, I'm going to remain silent as I'm not going to rise to the bait.

EDIT - I see I've been beaten to it re gerunds. Another grammar freak.

 

[Origamist]

I was doubting you.

I am suprised because most of the cyclists that I see are not enthusiasts but commuters on their way to Mornflake !

You don't see, who I see:

 

[montyboy]

Oh, which Mornflake?

I hold their staff in very high regard, as I see a lot of their HGVs on the road, and they're invariably driven skillfully and considerately.

I mentioned it as I saw you were in Crewe.

I dont live too far from you.

 

[4F]

Blimey, can anyone sum this thread up in a few words so I don't have to read the 66 pages ta ?

 

[Origamist]

First time I've felt it necessary to enter this debate.

I think you'll find that it's a gerund, not a verb, in front of which FC put five adjectives. I like gerunds, which are when a 'doing word' (e.g. "trolling") becomes a '"thing word". For instance: "His trolling was tiresome" (gerund). Compare that with "He couldn't stop trolling" (verb). Same word, different function. Interesting if you like those subtle distinctions in grammar. Here endeth today's English lesson.

As to the less important matter over which FC seems to be determined to keep winding us all up, I'm going to remain silent as I'm not going to rise to the bait.

Where do you stand on Moomin mugs, Brian?

 

[MissTillyFlop]

You don't see, who I see:

*Desperately searches around for hot poker to poke mind's eye out with*

 

[montyboy]

I would have thought that cycling was a pastime fairly evenly distributed across the social spectrum.

I genuinely would not have thought it was more popular within the higher social groups.

You live and learn.

 

[Tim Hall]

Blimey, can anyone sum this thread up in a few words so I don't have to read the 66 pages ta ?

Umm, we should all go and ride our bikes more and use computers less.

And Origamist has a spiffy collection of mugs.

 

[Origamist]

I would have thought that cycling was a pastime fairly evenly distributed across the social spectrum.

I genuinely would not have thought it was more popular within the higher social groups.

You live and learn.

In London, everyone who rides a bike talks like Boris. True fact dat.

 

[briantrumpet]

Where do you stand on Moomin mugs, Brian?

I don't. Firstly as I haven't got any. And secondly as it would hurt my feet.

 

[freecyclist]

I've now come to the conclusion that FC is not a troll, but a sock puppet for another CC user. Any guesses? Perhaps the mods could check the IP address to see if there are any matches, past or present

Are there any other options other than troll or sock puppet for forumers who voice a different opinion ?

 

[MissTillyFlop]

Blimey, can anyone sum this thread up in a few words so I don't have to read the 66 pages ta ?

A: We shouldn't be allowed to ride side by side, it's annoying to drivers

B: YEAH!

C: F*** right off!

D: Can we not just pull over, or let them go round us if it's a wide no?

B: NOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

C: But surely it depends on the circumstances?

B: No. Never. What if (Insert long, complex question here)

(Insert 7 pages of people saying "How long is a piece of string?")

B: Why is everyone an cycle millitant?

J: You're a dumbass

B: No you're a dumbass. (Insert same long, complex question here)

(Insert 40 pages of the last 6 lines)

Y: Cars!

Z: Mugs!




Thank-you

 

[Origamist]

I don't. Firstly as I haven't got any. And secondly as it would hurt my feet.

If you're in the South Hams, they sell them in Totnes, top of the hill on the left.