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When I hear tibetan old enough to have lived and remembered Tibet pre-1949-51 tell me they were better off under fuedal theocracy I might change my opinion, 20 something tibetans who smash up embassasies and attack guards because they want to free their 'homeland' because they have shitty job or aren't doing well in uni and need something to blame it on will not persuade me to abandon reason and logic in favour of fashion.

uuummmm.....what 20 something tibetans do you know that have shitty jobs or doing badly in uni are going round smashing up embassies or attacking guards (if not in self defence)?? strange because all the tibetans i know (asside from doing very well for themselves) follow the teachings of the dalai lama who, against ALL odds and provacation has always maintained that peace and non-violence is what humanity should live by. so, once again, where are these down and out angry tibetans going round smashing up embassies looking for a scapegoat??

i certainly didn't give up my friday evening to go on this ride to be fashionable, but rather to support my tibetan friends and their families; many of whom know life before and after china's occupation and are still in tibet; where their national flag is illegal and preaching the name of their spiritual leader warrants kidnap, imprisonment and torture. now tell me, where is the reason and logic in that?? i'm VERY glad you didn't come on this ride. but i'm even more glad, *for you *that you had the choice of not coming on this ride. If you 'rode around wrapped in the northumbrian flag demanding autonomy',at least you would only get laughed at.I hope you have a nice day.

it was cool - will get some photos up and post the link. about 75 riders, a good range of pepople - some CTC hippies (some really interesting people), switched on regular riders on mountain bikes, some tibetans, people on bromptons, recumbies, and a couple of very hot fixed riding girls who I didn't get to chat to :-(

Cookie and I reprazented for lfgss, you can see his loverly yellow whitcomb in some of the pics. We ended up at central drinks.

bad points were a couple of altercations with taxi drivers, lack of sufficient numbers to really make an impact, and the fact that we couldn't actually stop at the embassy, just ride around it.

Hi! were you on the orange bike with the white deep v's? i did notice a couple other fixed riders and waved hello but was blanked?! then was riding with my pals throughout. i think the 'two hot girls' you are refferring to was me and my mate sally (not saying i think i'm hot but we were the only 2 girls on fixed!) white ganwell pro and bianchi pista??

sorry to that i didn't reply re. routes and wotnot but i posted this ages ago and got 2 responses then it went dead so i didn't bother checking in again. this ride could've been much bigger if we allowed more time to organise. there will be another one so i'll keep you posted. thanks for coming and supporting!!

i am in

might even get your bro on a bike ride with us!

Woohoo!

Sorry, that would probably be helpful! here ya go:

Date:Friday, August 15, 2008
Time:6:00pm - 10:00pm
Location: SOUTH BANK

In light of human rights violations surrounding the Olympics in Beijing, we have organised a 'RIDE FOR TIBET'. We all love riding our bikes so lets ride for a good cause!

The Chinese government has locked up over a thousand Buddhist monks in Tibet to crush any sign of dissent during the Olympics, this is the latest in a series of Beijing’s despicable acts that use the Olympics as an excuse to crack down on Tibetan cries for human rights and freedom.

We are extremely disappointed that President Bush and other world leaders are turning a blind eye to the suffering of the Tibetan people and attending the Olympics opening ceremonies. We are appealing to you to show these leaders
the true meaning of courage and character by
standing up for Tibet during the Beijing Olympics.

MEETING POINT:
south bank, under waterloo bridge, next the national film theatre

Date:Friday, August 15, 2008
Time:6:00pm - 10:00pm
Location:SOUTH BANK

ENDING AT:
chinese embassy

49-51 Portland Pl
London, W1B 1JL,

INVITE YOUR FRIENDS, MAKE THIS THE BIGGEST THING EVER!!!

..LETS MAKE OLYMPIC HISTORY FOR TIBET!

Tibetan riders in TIBET!

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxm2obArsBs"]YouTube
- Tibetan Freedom Riders of Amdo Tibet[/ame]

But they are tubbies no? Won't be far 'all around london' unless tubulars have better puncture protection that they use't?

i'm not sure to be honest. they are '42 mm high no braking surface rims'. any indication there as to whether or not they are tubulars?

I know the guy whos manufacturing these! the company's called 'H PLUS SON'. I've heard they'll be all around london soon. Plus more colours to come. they look snazzy!

What a fucking joke. Full support from me, let us know what we can do.

Thanks benanza. if you want to support the cause, please join the myspace/facebook pages. forward it on to all your friends. we need to get as many people as possible - especially when we get the petition going. numbers talk!

"5 members of the DPM graffiti crew have been sentenced to custodial sentences ranging from between 2 years and 15 months for a charge of "Conspiracy to cause Criminal Damage to trains and railway infrastructure and other buildings" they have no convictions for violence or any other serious crimes, all are intelligent working men, who pose no threat to society. This seems ridiculous in a country where drug, gun and knife crime is rife and there is a major case of prison overcrowding.

Those convicted for Conspiracy are:
1 Jack Binnie, 25, from Lewisham: 1 year suspended sentence.
2 Andrew Gillman, 25, from Battersea: 2 years custodial sentence.
3 Ziggy Grudzinskas, 25, from Blackheath: 18 months custodial sentence.
4 Alex McClelland, 24, from Dulwich: received a 9 month suspended sentence and 150 hours unpaid work order
5 Matthew Pease, 24, from Lewisham: 15 months custodial sentence.
6 Paul Andrew Stewart, 26, from Lewisham: 18 months custodial sentence.
7 Matthew Tanti, 23, from Streatham: received a 12 month suspended sentence and 200 hours unpaid work order
8 James Teasdale, 21, from Dulwich
9 Slav Zinoviev, 25, from Battersea: 18 months custodial sentence.

The sentences were greeted with tears and gasps from a packed public gallery. Then, as those given immediate jail sentences were led to the cells, there was a round of applause."

A campaign is being launched on behalf of DPM. We need to get as much media coverage as possible. If any one can help in any way then please contact me via the forum or at minhaiton@hotmail.com. All the info on this case can be found on the DPM Myspace/Facebook pages - links below. Please take a look.

Thanks,
Minh Ai
..............................................................

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT, ARTISTS SHOULD BE CELEBRATED NOT INCARCERATED

http://www.myspace.com/supportdpm
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=15439312079

PLEASE JOIN!

@Julio, Minh Ai, a girl is asking for some simple advice and you have been attacking her on a pointless issue instead of sharing your views. You could have told her how much you enjoy riding fixed and how you went about getting your bikes etc...

I have no interest in building bikes, getting the shiniest parts etc... I have a limited knowledge on how bikes work, I'm learning bit by bit but not that really interested. I don't drool on cogs, chains and pedals but I'm glad some people do so they can help me if I have a question.

@CG5154, your post was excellent.

OK got to go as I need to knit some merino for winter.

^storm><teacup

Errr, at the risk of being sexist, racist, and everything elsist including being an uncaring male bastard. tombola's comment about 'was it just a boy-thing' struck me as fairly typical of very English (sexless) self-deprecating humour...

yes, i could have been more positive and i would have been if i responded to her original quote but i was responding to the language she used in her second quote and how i interpreted it (VanUden - if trambolize's comment was meant to be humorous then this did not translate to me). it's not a pointless issue and i'm not attacking anyone. much like your response to my comment, i'm merely expressing my astonishment and opinion about something i'd read and i'm not writing for the sake of being bitchy but rather to question her stereotypical views because i believed it needed to be addressed. if opinions aren't expressed then questions would never be raised and views would never be changed and we would just carry on in our own narrow minded little bubbles (a generalisation - not an attack on trambolize!).

trambolize - i didn't mean to cause offense and i hope you get a bike and ride tall and proud and not give a fuck what anyone else thinks because it's the most fun you'll have getting from A to B and thats worth more than any embarrassment you might feel about being involved in a 'boys' activity. plus i know nothing about bikes either - as with most things, you leave it up to the pro's (but if you want to learn, you can).

Basically an expanded version of what I was getting at.
But then I struggled with my conscience and felt bad about being mean. I don't like being a dick and making people feel bad, hence the apology.....
but I'm with you on this one, Minh Ai

ok, maybe a little harsh and i got a little carried away but i'm not sorry for my response. it was never my intention to make anyone feel bad but rather make people aware of what century and society we live in. i am always supportive and respectful of women wanting to try new things but (some of) tombolaprize's comment and how it was worded made me angry as it was so gender specific. at the risk of sounding like a feminist (which i'm not) it is this kind niavity and sexist attitude amongst women that invites sexism and patronising attitudes towards women (although the boys on here have generally been quite nice). the comment is so ludicrous to me that i still have a suspicion that it's a wind up and part of me honestly hopes it is.

Glad there are some girls on this forum site. Hello to you all!

I want to upgrade my commuter bike to something much lighter, faster and more fun, and think single-speed looks cool.

But:
not sure about all the technical boy-stuff that goes on around it?
does it make you have massive tyranosuarus thighs?
getting away fornm the lights at speed?
going up hills like pentonville road?

I have a lurking suspicion that singlespeed and fixed speed is a fashion thing and a boy thing.

But - I would like to be proved wrong as I liked the feel of a single speed when I tried one last week. I would have ridden off into the sunset, but I had to go home to cook the tea and do the ironing.

The girl-perspective on single-speed would be really useful to me...

If this is truly not a set up?? then i'm a girl and i ride fixed, not ss, but my advise is who cares if you/other people think it's a 'boy thing' (what ever that means) or a 'fashion thing', if you want to try it and and if you have fun with it why give a shit what anyone else thinks?? as for "not sure about all the technical boy-stuff that goes on around it?" just because it's technical doesn't make it 'boy stuff'. the female of the species have brains just as capable as the males - admittedly, some things may take us a little longer but apply yourself and you will succeed. if not, then you best go think up some more recipes and what scent of softener you use in your next wash. come on - get a grip girl!!

okay spots today - suddenly I'm noticing shit (maybe becuase I'm on my new bike)...

1) er... rather.. er..nice-lookin girl on a white frame on Lewisham Way around 6.00pm - we were both in our sunglasses and we both said hi rather uncertainly which was lovely, you must be on the forum. I'd seen you a couple of times rolling nice and smooth down Old Kent Rd of a morning but I was on my dunce's bike so had no reason to have a connection...anyway, Hi!

[quote=EM;214356]Was she on a brakless gan well pro? asian looking??? could be minh- ai, my brothers better half.

hello hello. yes em, twas i...minus my big lairy half :)

pajamas - thanks for the nice words! sorry for my reluctance...i wasn't sure if i knew you or not. anyway, nice to 'meet' you! take it easy on the Ol kent rd - can be pretty hectic...got bumped by a car just the other day :(

CONGRATULATIONS! the reponse has been phenomenal. can't wait for the next one!

O MY GOD, every one else has a crash and it's like poor them i crash and you say i am bitching.Any way thanks aroogah.

oh mate. poor em! happened to me a few times, except i crash into the person. might start riding withe a stick in my left hand - take 'em out before they tak you out :)
glad to hear your alright girl. x

...not too say that i'm into suicidal rabbits mind....

I give up

haha. i love this!

cut-it back and give it a polish.

I've got the same problem. what do you mean 'cut it back'?
hello by the way - didn't get a chance to say hi on sat.

hmmm...not sure now as fixed magazine launch party on the same day. will have all good intentions of coming after but who knows after a few beers??!

[QUOTE=asm;193337]Ben, I can understand your paranoia - your crash was something none of us would really be able to avoid, by the sound of things. That makes it hard to brush off 'the fear'. Its just a matter of riding, and racking up an ever-increasing number of succesfully completed rides without suffering injury. The more you don't crash, the less scary it all becomes. :)

Or you could do what i did, and remove your brake. I haven't crashed since I learned how to ride brakeless... figure that one out!

i had a crash a while ago that was completely out of my control. this guy didn't indicate, didn't see me and took a left turn (almost) straight into me...ironically it was probably not having a brake that saved me as i managed to skid along side him. if i'd tried to brake still going forward then i woulda got more than a bruised arse. you can be the safest cyclist but other peoples behaviour is out of your hands. same goes for driving.

the only other time i had an accident - car stopped suddenly in front and i instinctively went for the brake but didn't back brake and consequently went flying into the back of the car! when you have a brake and you have to emergency stop your brain just thinks 'pull the brake' not 'pull the brake and back pedal'! i think the trick is to have a brake but learn how to ride brakeless.

hope your ok.

surprised no-one has picked up on the 'no brakes' comment in the fixed post. Fucking sensationalists!!

(Not an attack on you minh ai, I myself ride brakeless also, on occasion)

Hey, aren't you a south londoner? I recognise your gan well I think. Nice bike!

no brakes really isn't that big'a deal - but i guess to someone that doesn't know about fixed wheels, it sounds pretty crazy and it is a feature of riding fixed so it seemed fitting to include it in the article.

thanks. i'm from southeast ways. what bike you on? have you seen an orange bike with black mavic (i think) rims and black risers at camberwell?

fixed wheel nut is raving on about her langster, how embarassing..

why is it embarrassing? Langsters can be a good starting point for people who wanna get into riding fixed. Considering she now rides a pretty sweet Ganwell, it's hardly embarrassing…

this wasn't the embarassing bit at all! i loved my langster - As slamm says - its a great bike to start with. lightweight, good riding position, easy to maintain, great for the winter and a sweet custom build that didn't break the bank! i had no idea before i got my langster that i would enjoy riding fixed so much - would have been embarassing had i spent a fortune on a bike and decided it wasn't for me after all.

Minh Ai you're hot!

Thanks Roxy :)

why did everyone who wrote for that article sound like a 12 year old writing 'what i did in the school holidays' homework?

because they were all written by one guy, but as if it were the first person. unfortunately this guy didn't listen to what the first person said.