Going Dutch....

[I like Skol]

Just done a few errands in the village and thought I would hop on the bike rather than faff about trying to park even though it looked as though it might rain. I realised if I was going to do it, it would have to be NOW while it looked reasonably safe weather wise.
I decided to do something I haven't done for a long time and just go in what I was already wearing so, other than an old trouser clip on the right leg, I set of in the shoes and blue corduroy trousers I was stood in and just grabbed a coat. I must say, it was very relaxing. I didn't go above 12mph, I used the odd cycle lane, it rained a bit but nothing serious and I didn't sweat at all. I got home just under 3 miles later feeling very Dutch. If everyone could ride like that and the cars behaved then cycling would be even more popular in this country. The facilities are already largely there IMO, it just needs a change in the mindset of the British population.
I have to admit, it was nice not to be riding flat out for once..... it's a slippery slope?

 

[threebikesmcginty]

I go mufti a lot.

 

[Hacienda71]

You are going to start smoking big biftas and growing tulips while complaining clogs aren't comfy while cycling next..... Oh dear I think I may have stereotyped the Dutch nation there. Sorry Dutch people

 

[fossyant]

Thats it. Now cords after the knickers. ....

PS often tootle about at the caravan in civvies. Not easy with SPD or Look pedals and normal shoes

 

[Leaway2]

You are going to start smoking big biftas and growing tulips while complaining clogs aren't comfy while cycling next..... Oh dear I think I may have stereotyped the Dutch nation there. Sorry Dutch people

I mentioned the clog word (klompen) to my Dutch colleague, when I was working in Schipol. He went mad (lol).

 

[Archie_tect]

I just tuck my right trouser leg into my sock but forget to undo, only realising after I've walked round the shops, the library or sat in the doctor's and returned to my bike... I'm probably gaining a reputation either as the village idiot or a wierd Masonic person.

 

[Beebo]

I just tuck my right trouser leg into my sock but forget to undo, only realising after I've walked round the shops, the library or sat in the doctor's and returned to my bike... I'm probably gaining a reputation either as the village idiot or a wierd Masonic person.

I sometimes leave my sock tucked in on purpose to annoy the wife. I like to see how long it takes before she mentions it.

 

[Archie_tect]

Does it take long to get the tin tray flat again?

 

[slowmotion]

It really embarrasses my daughter.

 

[nickyboy]

Surprised you get away with blue cords in Ashton under Lyne

 

[Markymark]

If I'm going commando I have to tuck one trouser leg into my sock

 

[I like Skol]

Thats it. Now cords after the knickers. ....

What's wrong with cords?

Surprised you get away with blue cords in Ashton under Lyne

I get away with a lot of things.......

 

[Paulus]

I just tuck my right trouser leg into my sock but forget to undo, only realising after I've walked round the shops, the library or sat in the doctor's and returned to my bike... I'm probably gaining a reputation either as the village idiot or a wierd Masonic person.

Me too!

 

[dan_bo]

Ashton?

Village?

Hahahahahahahahahaaaaaa.

 

[potsy]

I sometimes go to the shop on mine in my normal clothes but still wear the spd's, trouble is I don't like leaving the bike unattended in case anybody steals cleans it