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Ohhhhh yes! I took the tube from Embankment to Parsons Green last Friday (because I was on a rest day, and because there was actually a queue to get into Holborn station), and it took about twice the time it would have by bike. And it kept being delayed for all kinds of stupid reasons, and there were loads of loud smelly people, and I could feel the sweat dripping down my back, and neck, and cleavage. (Employers should have to provide showers for people who use the tube!)

I got off at the other end and vowed never to get on a tube train again. And as luck would have it, the chap I was meeting gave me a bike, so I got to ride that home, and didn't even have to worry about buses!

The moral? Don't take the tube.

Are you another of the P-Green massive Emilia? You should join Pigfarmer and I in some late night time trial action.

I think I'm 11 miles each way, Parsons Green to Canary Wharf.

Ha! Me...late? Never! That's the coach-dodging part of my commute so all senses are tuned to dealing that. Either that or the merino's affecting my hearing as well now. Frick! I'll keep an eye out for that stickered up "Gangsta" in future.

Well you won't have to look very hard in future, as soon as my new stem turns up I will be rocking bullhorns with super bright pink grip tape. I also wear a bright blue City Sprint jacket as I am an uber fakenger.

Are tickets still going for this, just seen it and giving it some serious consideration!

You swine!!

Demmit!

Saw this in Wimbledon right outside Uniqlo and Black, doesn't look like he's trying hard, simply making do with what he have.

is this anyone here?

Looks like my frame! Not mine though, I just have a lot of stickers too.

Wools, spotted you again - were you late for work? Going west along the embankment near Temple. I shouted at the top of my voice but you were clearly worried about being late/being too hot in your merino!

Also happy to put up cash/time/effort. I'll speak to my mate in the TFL press office as well.

Another thought, slightly south of legal, but what about stencils? Anything to get the message across!

I have a contact at the TFL press office if that's of any use?

Be a great spoke card!

How do we do this then Bill?

Rather than just on behalf of the forum, why don't we put the letter on here and all print it out, sign it and send it. If they start to receive hundreds of letters it mght make a bit more of a point. We could also send this to our friends on other bike forums, pass it on to Fixed magazine and websites like London Fixed Gear and Tokyo Fixed gear.

Stickers are good as are laminates at lights as are spoke cards. Hipsters will be crying out for spoke cards! We could also get the messenger community involved too. I work with a lot of courier companies and could probably convince them to carry laminates on their vans etc. Anything and everything is better than nothing. I'd like to keep a few to give to people at lights, especially ones we see doing something stupid.

Not that I read it but someone pointed out to me that this had made in to page two of today's current bun!

Wooly jumper?? I'll have you know I was sporting none other than a baselayer made from the finest Merino. I guess I should give up my quest for working temperature-regulating garms and just ride naked. It's for the best.

Is that your daily commute?

Yeah, I know, I was kidding. Yep, Fulham to Canary Wharf - it's rad!

Bingo - my letter has gone to Boris, bit of flattery and a few statistics with the willingness to work it out should do the trick

Do you have a copy of this?

UPS replacement?

I think I'll probably go for programme 6.

I think the spoke cards combined with a few other options are the way to go.

Yeah, I think maybe the swearing may be the way forward.

Yep, I've said it before but I see it all the time. I'm beginning to think there should be some kind of cycle test before you're allowed on the streets. RIP to the person killed today, it really is very sad but if there is a left turn at the junction you are waiting at with a lorry, you get the fuck out of the way. I've seen so many cyclists sitting underneath the cab door as a lorry is about to turn left. I saw one of those cyclists beware stickers on an HGV today, i am so careful around them now.

Sahwweeeeet! My first genuine non self-initiated spot. Not the most dignified of spots but I'll take it nonetheless! That's towards the end of my journey to work. By that point I'm usually knackered. What were you riding MacDingaling?

@ Rocksteady - I resent that comment. :P

This is what happens when you ride to work in a wooly jumper! I was at the lights coming from the embankment going away from Chelsea. Thought I'd better not shout anything. Riding a very badly disguised gangster - covered in skate and snowboard stickers.

I go through there most nights, it does get a bit hairy in places. Saying that i watched an idiot undertake a bendy bus that was pulling in last night, he was missed by literally inches.

That is horrible.

Ha ha, brilliant. Looks a good night. Is this a new venue?

Well seeing as you have a good reason...

This would go so well with some of the bits I'm assembling but I just don't have the cash to splash.

In answer to my own question:

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Advanced stop lines. Some signal-controlled junctions have advanced stop lines to allow cycles to be positioned ahead of other traffic.** Motorists, including motorcyclists**, MUST stop at the first white line reached if the lights are amber or red and should avoid blocking the way or encroaching on the marked area at other times, e.g. if the junction ahead is blocked. If your vehicle has proceeded over the first white line at the time that the signal goes red, you MUST stop at the second white line, even if your vehicle is in the marked area. Allow cyclists time and space to move off when the green signal shows.
[Laws RTA 1988 sect 36 & TSRGD regs 10, 36(1) & 43(2)]

Yep, I think this is a good idea. I'm going to start doing this. +1

While talking of the Advanced Line, what are the rules regarding motobikes and scooters?