Is the pandemic cycling craze here to stay?
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deptfordmarmoset
Full time tea drinker
- Location
- Armonmy Way
I've never seen so many cyclists out and about in London as today. Mind, the mild temperatures and blue skies helped.
mjr
Comfy armchair to one person & a plank to the next
- Location
- mostly Norfolk, sometimes Somerset
Aye, same in Norfolk today. First bit of sunshine and loads appear, even on some good cycling roads which aren't on any signposted routes.
Craig the cyclist
Über Member
There were two 'crazes' this year in my experience. Lockdown 1 saw loads of people cycling, but the end of that and the summer was bonkers with paddleboarders! Seriously, some days I reckon you could have walked across the river on them it was that jam packed!
Both the bikes and boards have disappeared now until the summer is my guess
Both the bikes and boards have disappeared now until the summer is my guess
In the middle of Summer all my finished project bikes sold in a matter of days for silly prices.
The last two, which were both really nice bikes, took a bit longer and I was disappointed with the price I got, I don’t think it is just seasonal as I’ve always sold all year round and decent bikes sell any time of the year, but I do think some heat has come out of the market, as the bike shops start to restock.
The last two, which were both really nice bikes, took a bit longer and I was disappointed with the price I got, I don’t think it is just seasonal as I’ve always sold all year round and decent bikes sell any time of the year, but I do think some heat has come out of the market, as the bike shops start to restock.
rockyroller
Guru
- Location
- 20 miles northwest of Boston, MA
I believe yes. need to get any shop service done before the end of February cuz ppl will be flocking to the shops again
Johnno260
Veteran
- Location
- East Sussex
My wife almost hit a jogger the other day, like you said earphones and music probably too loud, they were on the footpath but just turned and stepped into the road without looking.
She did an emergency stop and the guy threw abuse, he was priority as a vulnerable road user, my wife said yes if you're crossing the road, but you stepped out without looking it doesn't mean you step into the road without looking.
The guy was a douche, I was actually talking to my wife via handsfree and knew she was near our drive, he didn't like it when I showed up, he was nice and brave shouting at a women.
BoldonLad
Not part of the Elite
- Location
- South Tyneside
Not sure if your telephone conversation started before or after the incident, and, yes, the jogger should have looked, but, using a phone (even handsfree) while driving.... tut, tut
Fab Foodie
hanging-on in quiet desperation ...
- Location
- Kirton, Devon.
...are brilliant :-)
Fab Foodie
hanging-on in quiet desperation ...
- Location
- Kirton, Devon.
...it's been noted
Juan Kog
permanently grumpy
Second that Ian . About 25 years ago I tried one in large empty car park ,scary . The owner calling out be careful I’ve just had resprayed . The photo you posted , years ago all the trikies I knew had very full beards.
Johnno260
Veteran
- Location
- East Sussex
True but the call can be answered with a push of a button on the steering wheel, and tbh I find a handsfree call less distracting then a person in the car, I had called as I thought she would be leaving her shift and walking to the car, but she had been allowed home early.
Fact is, the jogger should still of looked before crossing the road.
Edit: the call had started before the incident.
Deleted User
Guest
- Location
- Wolverhampton
I know, the cheek of it.
Deleted User
Guest
- Location
- Wolverhampton
It's a good job, you're one of the worst....it's been noted
Deleted User
Guest
- Location
- Wolverhampton
If it's your thing.
