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(My normal mode of travel (when im not on the bike!)

There used to be a website (Something like yournotme.com [it was your rather than you're]) They had loaded all the electoral role names in the UK into a database so you could search how many people had the same name as you.

When it was live, there were 7 Michael Hunts, but no Benjamen Dovers.

I'll tag this tonight, unless someone beats me to it (I'll even try to repeat the phallic shadow if the sun is shining)

And also hoping someone would recognise it without a clue!)

I got it straight away (I think/hope), I'll tag it tomorrow night if it doesn't go by then, as I'm off the bike tonight.

Just popped in - Not a lot left now and no real bargains remain*. I don't recommend going out of your way, but if you happen to be in the area there is no harm in seeing whats left.

*eg. Inner tubes still seemed cheaper online.

According to duedil they also own blueback private hire: http://www.blueback.com/contact.cfm

This is already the most successful kickstarter project ever, and there is still 30days to go...

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/597507018/pebble-e-paper-watch-for-iphone-and-android/posts

Transport for London Twitter feed:

https://twitter.com/#!/TfLTPH/status/191954799850299394

"TfL at Court today seeking injunction against @AddisonLeeCabs regarding bus lane issue. Hearing to take place on 23 April. More to follow."

Note to self, Must charge helmet cam

Indeed. Finest burgers in the city!

Finest burgers in the world

(so good I bought the t shirt, I asked a friend to get me a new one on a recent visit, but they don't sell them any more)

Does anyone have any experience of stand alone bike stands? I can't attach to the wall due to landlord issues.

We have this Wiggle | Topeak Dual Touch Bike Stand Stands (we picked ours up cheap off ebay with 4 brackets) Hasn't left a mark on the ceilings - When our landlady saw it she was impressed by it too!

I'm after a pedal parker (or similar) for my girlsfriends hallway - I'm looking for a solution to raise the bike up out the way in a narrow hallway and the idea that the bike will lean against the wall at an angle should give us more room than something that makes the bike simply hang down vertically, taking up just as much space as if it was on the floor.

http://www.wittons.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=2210&c=01&i=B000ONGE6M

£9.40 with shipping according to google shopping, but not clear from the site.

Thanks, Their Cart is powered by amazon and adds £8.99 postage. I'll email them...

Found them on amazon...

Point wall mount for pedal fixation: Amazon.co.uk: Sports & Leisure

Edit - Postage is still a bit steep @ £8.99

guys,

I moved into my flat today. and my block even spoils us with bike
storage now. But its already packed with bikes in there so I intend to create
a prime spot for myself on the wall
Does anyone know where I can pick one of these / or similar up in London?

In Germany they are called 'pedal parker'. to me they are the most
functional wall mount. They are just brilliant !

Thanks

I'm thinking of placing an order for one of these - I only need one but happy to order more to save on postage costs.

(or Has anyone found a UK supplier)

My house mates a Cat3 rider, I’m an unfit beer drinking slob in comparison.

It takes him 35 mins to get to work on a carbon loaded with Dura Ace and skiny tires, It takes me 35 mins to do the same journey on my shity old fixed.

We have both tried different routes, shorter with more traffic lights, longer but with less lights. They all take the same amount of time.

Simple conclusion. The bike (and the rider) makes little difference on a commute (But i reckon if we did 3 laps of Richmond park he’d beat me by 30+ mins)

Hope this isn't a re-post...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2125441/James-Bond-eat-heart-Cyclist-leads-police-60mph-chase-major-road.html

I'm wondering which junctions in London are busy with cyclists, and also have a longish wait at ASL's.

Basicly I'm looking for Junctions that would be good for handing out flyers to bothering cyclists.

Any suggestions?

North side of vauxhall bridge heading east along the river (Top of Grosvenor Rd) [Mornings Only*]

*Take a different route home so cant tell you if its the same in the evening

There was an article on bbc.co.uk sometime ago that covered the whole Renting vs buying argument.

I cant find the one i was looking for, but here are a couple of similar links

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7726389.stm

(Look at the tables towards the end of the article if you don’t want to read the whole thing)

One of them links to the OU study on the subject:

Here (With a vid)

http://www.open.edu/openlearn/money-management/money/accounting-and-finance/finance/mortgage-vs-rent

And Here:
http://www.open.edu/openlearn/money-management/money/personal-finance/the-hidden-cost-home-ownership?blog=5

I’m sat on the fence in the whole Renting vs buying argument there are pros and cons of both. I sold my house at the the peak of the boom (Due to divorce rather than watching the markets – I still refer to my ex wifes infidelity as the best financial decision she ever made) I’m happy renting for now, I’m enjoying the freedom it offers and the free weekends away from DIY. However their will come a time when i want to put some nails in the walls again and find a place to really call home.

Good luck with the house search...

how long till easter eggs?

About a month ago, Get them while they are on offer - Tesco had them at buy one get two free a couple of weeks ago. I've had about 15 so far

Back when i was a lad Easter eggs were only on offer AFTER Easter.

I've been to both Everest and Annapurna Base Camps (I haven't done the circuit as I didn't have time)

Everest BC is walk to "tick of before you die" That said it was one of the best trips I've ever done - The flight into Lukla is an experience in itself - The walking is basically through the valleys. There are only a couple of really hard days, My favourite place in the world is on the way to base camp, a few days after namche bazaar & after a steep walk we reached a natural bowl and as you came over the crest of hill it was filled with cairns to remember all the sherpas/climbers who have lost their lives on the mountain – I’m not very spiritual, but this was the closest I’ve ever got to feeling so.

You can’t see a lot from Basecamp itself, you cant see Everest from there! So in some respects its only worth going to EBC in the climbing season so you can see all the activity and buzz in the climbing teams, but Kaala Patthar provides stunning views and is in many ways better than basecamp itself.

Annapurna Base Camp is more picturesque - I found the walking harder as we were going up and down v shaped valleys on a daily basis - Our guide would point out the destination for the day, which i could see from the tea house, but it involved loosing 500m then gaining 700m on the other side of the valley. The sanctuary (Annapurna Base Camp) Is stunning, much more picturesque than Everest BC, you stand surrounded by 6 major peaks and the glacier below you. It’s also a lot quieter than the Everest region. And cheaper (But that doesn’t really matter as money goes quite a long way in Nepal!)

A few shots from last night in here...

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150552229586606.377382.721446605&type=1&l=6e5c0c5d9e

(Harold -I included a couple of you)

What's it gonna be like taking a toddler there? A fuckin nightmare?

It will be awful ;) Sell me their ticket for the price of childcare: Win/win.

Seriously though, I think it would be OK (depending on your patience, and the nature of the child), but there's not a lot to keep a little one interested once your inside let alone getting in and out.

It was amazing - I'm sure the Fri/Sat/Sun guys will have a great time as the events program becomes even more exciting. The venue is ace, the site itself still look like a building site but once you are off the bus the velodrome is stunning.

I had track side seats, but i reckon the view from anywhere is great and you could walk around and get close to the action for a bit even if you were sat right at the back.

Following on from my tip tip 1, be prepared to queue a) on the way in b) for any refreshments (although i took my own in) c) on the way out (It took me about an hour to reach the station at the end of the night)

I'd say it was quite warm, My chocolate was melting by the end of the night (Take minstrels, or mini eggs as the shells wont melt) You will be quite comfortable in a t shirt - but take something warmer for the queue in/out.

Nice to meet you too Harold - I've got a couple of photos of you. I'll edit my shots tonight and load a link here over the weekend.

Hope those going over the rest of the weekend enjoy it as much as i did.

Tip 1: arive early, earlier than you had planned and expect to queue

Thursday

1.harold

1. Ludd
   
2. villa-ru
   
3. Kingfisher
   
   

Friday

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3. ashleyisdabest
   
4. JAMIE
   
   

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3. jb000
   
4. arvy
   
5. Tiswas
   
6. (Fox)
   
7. (Stonehedge)
   
8. (Cupcakes)
   
   
   

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2. ms.chris
   
3. joe smiff
   
4. pops1207
   
5. Katie-Coo