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I'm guessing Keramic meant the stem handlebar clamp? I would advise some blue Loctite!

Desperately sad, heartbreaking news. My thoughts go out to the rider, their family and their friends - and to all of those affected in the recent past.

I really hope that the public in general does not become desensitised to hearing this type of tragic news, as I fear it will, and that something can be done to end this type of senseless and avoidable loss of life.

Be safe everyone.

Isn't the key to being seen to contrast with the background? The eye is drawn to things that stand out, as well as to movement (and the occasional attractive ped). Therefore, shouldn't any contrasting colour do the trick? I suppose the argument is that there are very few buildings, cars and hedgerows that are fluorescent yellow. So it leaves the standard hi-vis palette as a pretty good contrast for most occasions, as unpleasant as it may look to some.

Having said that, I do tend to wear whatever I have to hand and put the lights and reflectives on the bike. And to come back to topic, I do wear a lid while commuting, with some more reflective tape. Though admittedly my helmet wearing is probably more out of habit from off-roading than a conscious desire to appear responsible to the masses. I am happy to stand corrected and change my ways if this is all a load of rubbish!

My thoughts and prayers for their family and friends.
Be safe everyone.

I get e-mails every day from a Jenny Taylor, lovely girl.

There was also a chap called Bengt Koch (pronounced exactly how you think) who was chairman of Atlantic Container Lines for years.

65% of this page is bollocks and 8 out of 10 cats would shit on the bonnet too.

^^imagine setting off all the flash bulbs at once!

^^ (conveniently misplaces memory card / dodgy edit for YouTube)

Bet he has a carbon frame + group to 'save weight'...

Grandmother of guard...

Or pedalos!!!

Mount them somehow on a front or rear rack maybe? Could mean some awkward crouching silly walk to pull it along though, dependent on the bike. How about using a skateboard wheels/axle assembly?

Some bikes wheels will rotate freely when folded. So you may be able to use the bike's own wheel, if you ensure no fouling.

Which type of foldy have you got Jobsworthy?

Reckon they left their wallet and keys in the saddle pack too?

Trash - New York Dolls
Rubbish - Carter the unstoppable sex machine (ashamed to have remembered that!)
Pick it up - KRS One

Please could someone of a legal persuasion explain why is an activity that occupies the driver's attention and/or interferes with operation of a vehicle not classed as dangerous driving?

Surely the decision to undertake such an activity (e.g. speeding, eating, operation of mobile equipment, applying makeup, reading, etc.) is a conscious one? So with the driver being consciously aware their action will hinder their ability to drive safely, does this not make it 'dangerous' rather than 'careless'?

So is it the interpretation of the law in these cases, rather than the law itself, that is at fault?

Alpkit Gourdon? Could be a bit sweaty (no real back ventillation). But it's cheap and essentially a drybag with straps, so no leaks. I've got some of their other stuff and it's good value.

Agreed about that Abus. For about the same weight and more flexibility, a good lock and chain would be much better.

I had one for years in Nottingham and I'm sure the only reason it 'worked' was 1) luck and 2) because it was bigger than the puny cable locks of my flatmates (both of whom had their bikes nicked from the walled back garden while mine was untouched). I daren't use it in London, even on my commuter.

Hotel doormen in the middle of the road, trying to flag down a cab that is miles away?

Group of eight/ten Scottish football fans yesterday morning just off Edgware Rd/George St junction. About half of them veered off the kerb in front of me while looking the other way up the road. Grabbed anchors and then swerved into opposite lane (I know) and just missed a plumber's van coming the other way - I don't think the driver even noticed me, as he was looking down (mobile phone?).

What still puzzles me is why the Scottish fans would be looking the wrong way up the road - it's not like they drive on the other side !

Fair play to them afterwards though - all apologised to me and then gave me some good banter when I was standing at the next lights!

I am not really concerned about choking on it. But I was amused when the gf mentioned it the other day.

Very squeaky brake pads are very good for making peds jump too. I'm half-tempted not to readjust them!

Finally taken to using a whistle (after my bell got nicked, along with my front light - who nicks a bell?). It definitely gets attention. It's also pretty good at stopping me shouting expletives when something really ugly happens! But I can't help thinking most other people are just thinking "Who's the twat with the whistle?".

Not tested out the choking possibility by crashing with it yet though...

Evening all...

A long-time lurker and first-time poster, I am currently suffering from baby-induced insomnia (first one and four months old) and from a realisation that I should have made a first post some time ago.

I don't technically fg/ss in London, as I commute on a modded, three-speed, snot-green Raleigh Stowaway. But I do ss at the weekend, at home in Cambridgeshire, when time and child allows.

Great advice and banter on here. See you on the (potholed) tarmac in the smoke!

Richie