They don't even pay road tax Joe. Off topic thread

lgk · 27-08-2014 1:34pm

Zyzz wrote: »

Anyone order off bike-discount.de? What sort of shipping times do they have?

My only experience...ordered on a Tuesday, shipped on the Thursday, arrived first thing Monday morning.

buffalo · 27-08-2014 2:40pm

http://www.rte.ie/news/2014/0827/639694-road-safety/

The Road Safety Authority has urged parents, guardians and teachers to make road safety a priority, as children prepare for the new school term.

...It is distributing more than 300,000 high-visibility vests to pupils starting the new school term this week.

Hi-viz, the solution to all of life's problems, according to the RSA. I can't believe how angry this makes me.

ednwireland · 27-08-2014 2:46pm

buffalo wrote: »

http://www.rte.ie/news/2014/0827/639694-road-safety/

Hi-viz, the solution to all of life's problems, according to the RSA. I can't believe how angry this makes me.

thats ok we can blame the child and parents if they aren't wearing high viz

had people say they cant see me in the winter as i don't wear high viz despite reflective bits on the bike and panniers 3 rear lights and two magicshines on the front !

Raam · 27-08-2014 3:14pm

buffalo wrote: »

http://www.rte.ie/news/2014/0827/639694-road-safety/

Hi-viz, the solution to all of life's problems, according to the RSA. I can't believe how angry this makes me.

Don't worry. I had trouble with baby-seat for the bike this morning so I carried the young lad in one arm whilst I cycled. Not a piece of high-vis was anywhere to be seen.

Chips Lovell · 27-08-2014 3:44pm

Might have been safer if you'd let the little fella steer, given the amount of spills you've been having recently.

Beasty · 27-08-2014 4:00pm

buffalo wrote: »

I can't believe how angry this makes me.

may I suggest a letter to the Irish Times ....;)

eeeee · 27-08-2014 4:11pm

Raam wrote: »

Don't worry. I had trouble with baby-seat for the bike this morning so I carried the young lad in one arm whilst I cycled. Not a piece of high-vis was anywhere to be seen.

If you don't get some high-vis on soon you may well burst into flames…

Chips Lovell · 27-08-2014 4:15pm

buffalo wrote: »

Hi-viz, the solution to all of life's problems, according to the RSA. I can't believe how angry this makes me.

There was a creche across the road to my old office, which was right next to the Ivy Gardens. They used to make all the kids don high viz vests for the walk down the footpath and into the park (which has no vehicular traffic whatsoever). Seeing this made me realise the world had gone high-viz mad.

Kav0777 · 27-08-2014 4:20pm

Oscar Gateaux wrote: »

There was a creche across the road to my old office, which was right next to the Ivy Gardens. They used to make all the kids don high viz vests for the walk down the footpath and into the park (which has no vehicular traffic whatsoever). Seeing this made me realise the world had gone high-viz mad.

To be fair that may have been more for the benefit of those in charge of the kids, to make it easier for them to keep an eye on the kids, rather than for Health and safety reasons.

Raam · 27-08-2014 4:42pm

Oscar Gateaux wrote: »

Might have been safer if you'd let the little fella steer, given the amount of spills you've been having recently.

I only fall when I go off-road :P

Pinch Flat · 27-08-2014 5:07pm

lgk wrote: »

My only experience...ordered on a Tuesday, shipped on the Thursday, arrived first thing Monday morning.

Ordered a Pair of shimano r501 wheels from them about this time last year - took a while to ship and got them 2 weeks after ordering. Was happy with the price but follow up emails from me went unanswered.

Pinch Flat · 27-08-2014 5:10pm

Oscar Gateaux wrote: »

There was a creche across the road to my old office, which was right next to the Ivy Gardens. They used to make all the kids don high viz vests for the walk down the footpath and into the park (which has no vehicular traffic whatsoever). Seeing this made me realise the world had gone high-viz mad.

My 7 year old sons first hike with the beavers was through a local park near us - mostly green fields and bushes, miles away from the road. All had to don hi-vis.

I work near merrion square and throngs of school kids come in organised groups - mostly with hivis on.

CatFromHue · 27-08-2014 5:14pm

buffalo wrote: »

http://www.rte.ie/news/2014/0827/639694-road-safety/

Hi-viz, the solution to all of life's problems, according to the RSA. I can't believe how angry this makes me.

The Hi Viz aren't be just for cyclists.

buffalo · 27-08-2014 6:17pm

CatFromHue wrote: »

The Hi Viz aren't be just for cyclists.

Are you telling me that the RSA have finally seen sense, and are advising that all cars be draped in giant hi-viz vests?

Ole Rodrigo · 27-08-2014 6:22pm

WHAT must the tourists think.

I find myself saying that quite a lot, actually.

CatFromHue · 27-08-2014 6:35pm

buffalo wrote: »

Are you telling me that the RSA have finally seen sense, and are advising that all cars be draped in giant hi-viz vests?

No, just the people in the car :pac:

RobertFoster · 27-08-2014 7:14pm

The RSA are just trying to help with the shortage of construction experts. Get them into hi-viz early enough...

What happens when everyone is wearing hi-viz? Will those without stand out more, and there'll be a reverse swing?

magicbastarder · 27-08-2014 7:28pm

i want to go out for a cycle now, but that's a prick of an evening for a 'leisure' activity.

Pinch Flat · 27-08-2014 8:01pm

buffalo wrote: »

Are you telling me that the RSA have finally seen sense, and are advising that all cars be draped in giant hi-viz vests?

Never thought if that. "Sorry bud couldn't pick you out amongst the sea of hivis"

dunworth1 · 27-08-2014 8:42pm

I see chain reaction are having a sale on tyres anyone recommend any from the ones in the sale?

Darkglasses · 27-08-2014 8:46pm

dunworth1 wrote: »

I see chain reaction are having a sale on tyres anyone recommend any from the ones in the sale?

If you don't mind slicks, the Vittoria Rubino Pro IIIs sound like a good deal at 18.99 each. May not be ideal going into winter.

Lusk_Doyle · 27-08-2014 9:16pm

NeedMoreGears wrote: »

What's the opposite of a KOM - I'm fairly sure I'll be a contender for whatever it is on the way home :pac:

QOF.

ROK ON · 27-08-2014 10:21pm

Bought an apartment in Dublin a few months back. Found out today that the new Avoca coffee shop and restaurant is opening up about 400meters up the road.
The Milf quotient in the neighbourhood is quite literally going to go through the ceiling. This can only be good for property values.:D

Qualitymark · 27-08-2014 10:35pm

Quite literally? Is that hope or delusion?

RainyDay · 28-08-2014 1:48pm

Pinch Flat wrote: »

Never thought if that. "Sorry bud couldn't pick you out amongst the sea of hivis"

THere were two UK cases over the past year where the judge suggested that hi-vis was contributory factor in somebody being hit by a car. Both were on bright summer's days, one was a cyclist and one a pedestrian, iirc.

Qualitymark · 28-08-2014 2:38pm

Cycling World Illustrated; I don't have time to read it all - if there are mentions of Mecredy, the Walkers or Du Cros, do tell:

http://www.oldbike.eu/museum/magazines/1890s/1896-cycle-world/

tomasrojo · 28-08-2014 3:28pm

ednwireland wrote: »

thats ok we can blame the child and parents if they aren't wearing high viz

had people say they cant see me in the winter as i don't wear high viz despite reflective bits on the bike and panniers 3 rear lights and two magicshines on the front !

Somewhat similar experience myself. The persons in question slowed down a good bit behind me, overtook me carefully and then told me they couldn't see me.

tomasrojo · 28-08-2014 3:37pm

RobertFoster wrote: »

The RSA are just trying to help with the shortage of construction experts. Get them into hi-viz early enough...

What happens when everyone is wearing hi-viz? Will those without stand out more, and there'll be a reverse swing?

You decide.

tomasrojo · 28-08-2014 3:39pm

RainyDay wrote: »

THere were two UK cases over the past year where the judge suggested that hi-vis was contributory factor in somebody being hit by a car. Both were on bright summer's days, one was a cyclist and one a pedestrian, iirc.

There was a case with a lollipop man where mandatory hiviz workplace apparel was partly sort-of blamed.

“An accident investigator, who visited the crash scene, experienced how the bright sun had the effect of ‘blending in’ with the colour of a colleague’s high visibility jacket, similar to that worn by Mr Elsmore at the time of the accident.”

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-24905080

Zyzz · 28-08-2014 4:24pm

ROK ON wrote: »

Bought an apartment in Dublin a few months back. Found out today that the new Avoca coffee shop and restaurant is opening up about 400meters up the road.
The Milf quotient in the neighbourhood is quite literally going to go through the ceiling. This can only be good for property values.:D

Pics?

bcmf · 28-08-2014 7:38pm

I swear I have bloody seen it all now.
M50 North bound between Junction 8 and 7.
Riding along not a bother a bearded hippy/ hipster on his bike in the emergency lane.
Not even a helmet on his head.
Jesus Wept.
The busiest road in the country. Death awaits you!

Unknown Soldier · 28-08-2014 8:03pm

I'm still waiting on a hoverboard....

https://www.canyon.com/_en/eurobike2014/mrsc-connected.html

seany15 · 28-08-2014 10:41pm

Unknown Soldier wrote: »

I'm still waiting on a hoverboard....

https://www.canyon.com/_en/eurobike2014/mrsc-connected.html

Shut up and take my money ðŸ’µ

buffalo · 29-08-2014 7:24am

http://www.irishtimes.com/debate/letters/children-and-road-safety-1.1911027

Good man Ossian! He's got my vote, he's fixing the road on a higher level.

Alanstrainor · 29-08-2014 11:36am

Got my first SPD pedals, and shoes on Wednesday evening, fitted them and decided my first outing should be my 11km commute through Dublin city center on Thursday! Baptism of fire! Love them already, especially in the rain this morning. Not having to worry about slipping off the pedals when it rains is a relief, and of course being able to put the power down is great! Glad I finally took the plunge :cool:

RainyDay · 29-08-2014 3:09pm

tomasrojo wrote: »

There was a case with a lollipop man where mandatory hiviz workplace apparel was partly sort-of blamed.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-24905080

Yep, that was one of the cases I saw - the other related to a cyclist.

Hmmzis · 30-08-2014 1:36pm

Didn't know the air force had fighter jets here. When the pair flew over Dublin today it kind of reminded me of my childhood, living just 40km from a target practice area for fighters and fighter/bombers. Only the sonic boom was missing.

magicbastarder · 30-08-2014 1:43pm

they were USAF f16s flying over croke park for the american football match.

Alek · 30-08-2014 1:44pm

Well, no sonic boom but close enough. Many car alarms on my street went off.

Scary stuff, especially as I was listening to a quite pessimistic podcast on the current situation in Eastern Europe....

rollingscone · 30-08-2014 1:45pm

Hmmzis wrote: »

Didn't know the air force had fighter jets here. When the pair flew over Dublin today it kind of reminded me of my childhood, living just 40km from a target practice area for fighters and fighter/bombers. Only the sonic boom was missing.

For some reason my posts are on a ridiculous time delay. Thanks 02.

furiousox · 30-08-2014 8:02pm

Welcome back to the cycling forum, where've you been?
(You know it's 2025, right?)

magicbastarder · 30-08-2014 8:16pm

what the hell do people do about earworms while out cycling? was out for an hour and ten minutes earlier and had the theme music from 'cities of gold' (the 80s cartoon) stuck in my head for most of it; only interrupted when i was joined for a few KM by a nice chap from portmarnock.

Raam · 30-08-2014 8:19pm

magicbastarder wrote: »

what the hell do people do about earworms while out cycling? was out for an hour and ten minutes earlier and had the theme music from 'cities of gold' (the 80s cartoon) stuck in my head for most of it; only interrupted when i was joined for a few KM by a nice chap from portmarnock.

I switch it for this...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFWst8c_Cvk

Lusk_Doyle · 30-08-2014 9:12pm

magicbastarder wrote: »

what the hell do people do about earworms while out cycling? was out for an hour and ten minutes earlier and had the theme music from 'cities of gold' (the 80s cartoon) stuck in my head for most of it; only interrupted when i was joined for a few KM by a nice chap from portmarnock.

We are searching for the ci-ii-it-ty of gold!

Alek · 30-08-2014 11:17pm

We are searching for the ci-ii-it-ty of gold!

Oh, no. No. No.....

Thanks guys. Too late.

Barstewards.

rollingscone · 31-08-2014 11:22am

So sometime in the period since I taught her how to ride a bicycle my wife has picked up the terrible (Road Safety Authority approved ) habit of sitting starts on her borrowed learner hybrid and is therefore completely unable to get to grips with a standing start on a road frame(the Wifenbike I'd built up).

Two attempts at getting going and she was in a panic so I told her not to worry and rolled out the borrowed undersized Hybrid...

I am so profoundly bummed out.

Dermot Illogical · 31-08-2014 11:38am

magicbastarder wrote: »

what the hell do people do about earworms while out cycling? was out for an hour and ten minutes earlier and had the theme music from 'cities of gold' (the 80s cartoon) stuck in my head for most of it; only interrupted when i was joined for a few KM by a nice chap from portmarnock.

If you find the answer please share. I've had "I sat by the ocean" running along in my head for weeks.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOXaUjGk-yY

slap/dash · 31-08-2014 6:41pm

Dermot Illogical wrote: »

If you find the answer please share. I've had "I sat by the ocean" running along in my head for weeks.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOXaUjGk-yY

Try having scorpions rock you like a hurricane every time you hit a hill. It's impossible to not scream it out and that makes breathing rather difficult!
Could be worse is guess: accept's London leatherboys would be a lot more conspicuous

furiousox · 31-08-2014 7:11pm

slap/dash wrote: »

Try having scorpions rock you like a hurricane every time you hit a hill. It's impossible to not scream it out and that makes breathing rather difficult!
Could be worse is guess: accept's London leatherboys would be a lot more conspicuous

Balls to the wall man, balls to the wall.

slap/dash · 31-08-2014 8:03pm

furiousox wrote: »

Balls to the wall man, balls to the wall.

Same record. I save 'screamin for a lovebite' for d'aul single speed around o'deveany gardens

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