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Over the last year or so I have noticed the go to critique of cyclists has become that 'they are too aggressive', especially compared to our continental cousins who are supposedly more docile and sociable (I sometimes wonder if people have visited these places).

According the ever reliable Daily Mail this 'new' aggressive cycle culture is essentially an outlet for middle-aged faulting alpha males to display their heightened sense of entitlement and lycra-clad thighs. Blogs have been written on this new 'aggressive male cyclist'

There was also recently some fascinating insights on a newsnight special from a hypocrtical Boris Johnson and a certain Mr Roger Lawson from the 'Alliance of British Drivers' who claims cyclists are "becoming a very pushy minority group - you don't get that from motorists".

Now, Mr Lawson is obviously trying to shift the discourse to a cyclist-vs motorist row. To get slightly drawn into that I would offer two things in reply. If you search for 'aggressive cyclists' in google the results you get are invariably from cycling forums pulling up other cyclists for aggressive riding. Secondly, I think it is the people who are aggressive not the medium of transport.

What worries me about this shift in discourse towards 'aggressive cyclists' is that it shifts the responsibility away from poor cycling infrastructure onto the collective individual in the form of a 'culture' (if only we all changed our cycling culture it would all be alright). This absolves political responsibility IMO. Secondly, I am mildly irritated by the male stereotypes these kind of views are producing. I am not at fathers for justice stage just yet but they never present a balanced view of your average male cyclist.

Are we too aggressive?

Roads were designed for bikes before cars!

The AA was a subsection of the CTC.

Though horse and cart before bikes.

The B2416 in Plymouth was never designed for bikes or horses, I can tell you. But point taken.

Register, do get checked. I crashed into a car few weeks ago and thought I was fine until a realised a few days later I had probably broke a bone in my hand.

Also, the last thing you need after a crash is a lecture on how to ride a bike. Whenever I've gone a tumbling ive always learnt from it. I think we learn through experience (I learnt that being aware is the best break). The main thing is that it doesn't deter you from riding.

Also, you are not totally at fault as remember these roads we have were never designed for bikes.

Finally put a bigger chainring on my Pinarello beater (now 49-16). Took it out for a ride today and loved it. Only thing letting it down is cheap saddle and seatpost which rattle your arse after about 15 miles but not gunna spend any more money on it for the moment.

Today I tried to film my own legs from the side while riding fixed. Needless to say I nearly died.

Leveled my bullhorns, switched to tt lever, and put some lovely velvety fizik bartape on mah pinarello (as advised above).

Also this arrived in the post - soon to have that headset attached.

Cheers, think they look pretty sweet. Will be using them on my pomp build

Soon to be building up a SSXC pomp, can you tell me what tyres they are?

anti >>>

Think I may plum for the extra large cos although i'm 6 ft 1 ive never bought anything 'extra-large' in my life and it sounds masculine

Drops?

Yep, plan to build it up as a sscx.

Gunna buy a new pomp frame. I'm 6ft 1inch. Would I be needing a large or extra-large?

The cranks are some flavour of campag with a 135mm bcd and I cant seem to find any decent chanrings at that size. Saving up for a nice new cranks set. Currently a 39 on front and 16 on back. I'm pedaling like a beaver.

Any suggestions for a decent tt break lever?

Bought this Pinarello SL frame off a forumenger a while back which came exactly like this;

I've put a cheap seatpost/saddle on, spd pedals, changed the chain to a silver one and recently changed the bars to nitto bull horns. Now looks like this;

Never had bull horns before so not sure what angle they should be at? Ridden with them a couple of times and they seem comfy like this but would look better flat (parallel) mebe?

Might interest some

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pubbike-Sticker-Pub-Bike-Hack-Bike-Beer-Ale-Road-Mtb-BMX-Fixie-Dad-Son-Present-/151121034963?pt=UK_SportsLeisure_Cycling_Bike_Lights&var=&hash=item232f83fed3

It's honestly one of my worst fears when cycling - that day someone pushes their buggy onto the road or a kid runs onto the road.

I'd prefer a qualitative measure of cuntness. CFC and GFC are only gunna tell you how many cunts you have in any given area.

You see, your typical London cunt is a postmodern cunt. Cos riding fixed is a normal part of the city the challenges of that city are habitualised and ritualised.

Now your cunt in a provincial city is a totally different animal. Hardened by economic decline this brings out a form of cuntedness which can not be surpassed.

My vote goes to Norwich. (Never been there though)

I'm interested to know where would win based on cunt factor?

You'all quoting the merino 'miracle' as the anti- stink factor but tbh I don't really sweat or smell badly after/when riding. I was more concerned with whether it keeps you warm in the winter?

Did a youtube search and found this. Ha

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFeAtTESjz4&list=TLuDZeeSuDLgd-9ir0iVY0IdbG2GK55yFK
-9ir0iVY0IdbG2GK55yFK&v=UFeAtTESjz4

Can someone tell me what's so special about this here merino wool?

Tempted to buy a grey baselayer and polo shirt but before I spend over £100 on two items of clothing I need to know if it really is a miracle. How can wool be a miracle?

Spacing is 130mm.

Also to add it will take a 10 speed cassette.

No love for a nice cheap wheel?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/vintageStudent-Bodies-Road-bikes-hot-guys-1990-poster-700-/111156517269