what has Cyclechat done for you?

[uphillstruggler]

As most will know, there has been a fundraiser thread for Cyclechat from the founder, Shaun. ive never met Shaun and not had much dealings with him aside the odd dm etc

a fair amount of money has been raised recently but the good members (not me as I don't have paypal or bank transfer - if anyone can accept cash and pass on let me know)

it got me thinking about what it actually means to me. to be a member of this website thingy.To me, its a fun, mundane, informative, time passing, font of knowledge of cycling title tattle

I visit a few times a day, looking to pass time with a subject that I love. I enjoy the interaction and likes/giving likes for things that amuse and make me smile

best of all, there seems to be a lot of other like minded souls on the other side of the keyboard.

so over to you.

all the best

 

[Pro Tour Punditry]

nothing.

 

[TheDoctor]

I've had some work from Hilldodger a few years ago. I've bought and sold things, been on a few rides, and met lots of nice people. I've ridden recumbents, wobble bikes and penny farthings, and got utterly slaughtered with @theclaud and her friends, on a night when I really needed it.
It's been good over the years!

 

[iateyoubutler]

Driven me to drink

 

[Scoosh]

I've had some great rides , met some of my now-best-friends here , saved a fortune on kit through the Bargains thread , bought other stuff through member recommendations, arranged Forum rides

, had some good laughs , despaired at some of the posting , enjoyed reading about other members' lives, rides, families, work; shared some of their pains, sorrows and joys ... and spent far too long sitting reading CC !

Which reminds me ...

 

[ColinJ]

I found a couple of people to cycle with ...





And then I found another couple of hundred!

I've had some work from Hilldodger a few years ago.

I remember Hilldodger on the C+ forum but did he ever actually make the transition to CC?

 

[Shut Up Legs]

 

[biggs682]

@uphillstruggler you summed it up very well

i have met quite a few members from here mostly through buying and selling bikes etc etc , all have been nice and helpful people to meet all in all a nice crowd , only been on 1 ride with a n other member .

Thanks to @Shaun form making it possible and thanks to you all

 

[Dave 123]

It's made me realise how fortunate I am!

On a serious note, it's a font of knowledge and info.

 

[Drago]

The aquaducts...

 

[TVC]

It's better than watching Eastenders.


I've met some really nice people, and a couple are friends for life where we share time together on none cycling interests.

I've also got to laugh at a small number of nobbers

 

[Shut Up Legs]

I've learned a fair bit about the UK, especially considering I've never been there.

 

[Illaveago]

It's better than watching Eastenders.


I've met some really nice people, and a couple are friends for life where we share time together on none cycling interests.

I've also got to laugh at a small number of nobbers

That is a good point. How often do you see people on East Ender's or Coronation Street logging on to Cycle Chat and having a laugh?
I have found it helpful in answering various questions and had a laugh with the friendly banter that goes on.

 

[Welsh wheels]

Plenty of advice on anything cycling-related. Plenty of laughs. Good way to pass the time. It's nice to interact with other people who are cyclists and know you aren't the only one who drivers hate.

 

[Electric_Andy]

It's given me handy workshop advice when I needed it, but mostly it's allowed me to have a chat with "people" which I rarely get chance to do. I mean, I chat to my friends at work but the range and topic of conversation is nowhere near as wide as on here. So for me it's more of a social thing than anything else, but I also know that plenty of knowledge on bikes is available should I need it again.