Jan and Klodi's Party Bus - part II **off topic discussion**

rubadub

CramCycle wrote: »

For something that took so long to do, they really did take time to plaster over the bad planning with nice smooth surfaces. I presume you are on about the one on the N11?

yeah, that one. I like the new cycletrack arrangement at the bus stop on the cabinteely village side, the other side is terrible, was discussed in possibly the south dublin forum. I reckon people will stick to the road instead.

magicbastarder

fair dues to anyone cycling home from work earlier in that snow. looked bloody cold.

LollipopJimmy

magicbastarder wrote: »

fair dues to anyone cycling home from work earlier in that snow. looked bloody cold.

It was

Chuchote

New research supports sailing through red lights

http://www.news1130.com/2017/01/10/safer-cyclists-yield-not-stop-intersections-research/

CHICAGO, IL. (NEWS 1130) – You’ve probably seen a cyclist or two blow through an intersection while all you can do is sit there and shake your fist out the car window.

But some new research out of DePaul University in Chicago finds it may actually be safer and more efficient to let those riding a bike take the lead at stop signs and red lights.

“Safety research shows that yielding to managing the intersection by cyclists is often safer than having them stop at the intersection. Plus it makes laws more realistic for bikers that they can more realistically follow,” explains Joe Schwieterman with DePaul’s Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development.

A “stop as yield” law would allow cyclists to treat stop signs as yield signs, while at red lights, they would only have to pause long enough to ensure it’s safe to cross. “The safety research shows that it’s better for them to be aggressive at intersections and to manage them based on their judgement of traffic conditions,” says Schwieterman.

The idea is also meant to maintain bicyclists’ momentum.

Beasty

Chuchote wrote: »

New research supports sailing through red lights

http://www.news1130.com/2017/01/10/safer-cyclists-yield-not-stop-intersections-research/

The problem with an "idea" like that is people will think they can "sail through" when clearly the onus is on them to ensure it's safe to do so. I suspect it would be a recipe for disaster with those already doing so thinking they now have a licence to and taking even more risks.

Jimoslimos

UK Secretary of State for Transport, Chris Grayling, believes cyclists don't count as road users.

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/jan/12/cyclists-dont-count-as-road-users-argues-transport-secretary

and yes, you've heard of him before.

Fian wrote: »

Uk Minister for Transport door cyclist, with video.

http://www.rte.ie/news/2016/1216/839318-chris-grayling-cyclist/

CramCycle

Beasty wrote: »

The problem with an "idea" like that is people will think they can "sail through" when clearly the onus is on them to ensure it's safe to do so. I suspect it would be a recipe for disaster with those already doing so thinking they now have a licence to and taking even more risks.

You forgot to start your statement with "In Ireland"

Beasty

CramCycle wrote: »

You forgot to start your statement with "In Ireland"

It would apply similarly in the UK

Interestingly though I find far fewer cyclists in major US cities and most of those do seem to take more care (perhaps because they are typically more "serious" cyclists with so many in the US opting to drive, or because there is a real risk of getting a ticket if they do break any laws)

Wishbone Ash

Beasty wrote: »

It would apply similarly in the UK

Interestingly though I find far fewer cyclists in major US cities and most of those do seem to take more care (perhaps because they are typically more "serious" cyclists with so many in the US opting to drive, or because there is a real risk of getting a ticket if they do break any laws)

I was cycling in Manhattan for a couple of days last week and there were loads of cyclists around (way more than in other US cities that I've been to).

A few observations:

I felt that I was the only cyclist obeying red lights.

I'd say that 90% of cyclists didn't have lights (after dark).

Helmets wearing would be the exception.

Very few in Lycra.

The amount of salmoning on cycle tracks was beyond a joke. (I'm beginning to wonder if it legal over there given the prevalence of it on one way streets).

One way streets with cycle tracks tend to have the cycle track on the left - rather than on the right as would be expected where driving on the right is the rule.

Very courteous drivers generally especially yellow cab drivers.

ford2600

http://live.thespinerace.com/spinerace17/

If your feeling sorry for yourself with the cool weather have a look at the above.

An occasional poster in this forum is the defending champion and record holder (268mile mountain run in winter in just under 4 days) and will be among the favorites again.

Kurtosis

Does anyone know if any cycle shops or charities are looking for donations of cycling clothing for good cauaes at the moment? I recall hearing about something along these lines this time last year.

Raam

penguin88 wrote: »

Does anyone know if any cycle shops or charities are looking for donations of cycling clothing for good cauaes at the moment? I recall hearing about something along these lines this time last year.

Brammeier has a collection for cyclists in Africa. I think Fitzcycles is a drop point.

TheBlaaMan

penguin88 wrote: »

Does anyone know if any cycle shops or charities are looking for donations of cycling clothing for good cauaes at the moment? I recall hearing about something along these lines this time last year.

http://www.africakitappeal.com/learn-more

Kurtosis

Ah cheers, think that was the one I was thinking of. Will pay Fitzcycles a visit.

RobFowl

penguin88 wrote: »

Ah cheers, think that was the one I was thinking of. Will pay Fitzcycles a visit.

Must get you out for a spin sometime

cunavalos

penguin88 wrote: »

Does anyone know if any cycle shops or charities are looking for donations of cycling clothing for good cauaes at the moment? I recall hearing about something along these lines this time last year.

There was a second appeal by two irish cyclists before Christmas. Whereas Brammeiers AfricaKit appeal was looking for items no bigger than Medium the Irish appeal was looking for Technical clothing to donate to the homeless in Ireland.

Cyclists and runners are being asked to donate tops, jerseys, jackets, hats, gloves, gilets, rain jackets and base layers to Dublin Simon Community.

The idea being that the technical nature of the clothing provides better warmth and the ability to layer clothing which is proven to be more effective than bulky outer layers.

Not sure if the campaign is still running but the details were in a stickybottle article

Hammond said any other Dublin cycling club or shop that wanted to get involved should contact him or Maher; colliemaher@hotmail.com or hamo87@hotmail.com.
The shops where you can drop off your kit for the homeless are:

• Base2Race, Unit 46, Fashion City, Ballymount Road Upper, Co. Dublin
• Bikeworx, M4 Business Park, Celbridge Co. Kildare
• Cycle Superstore, 31 Airton Road, Tallaght, Dublin 21
• Maynooth Cycles, Newtown Shopping Centre, Maynooth, Co. Kildare
• Wheelworx, Fonthill Retail Park, Lucan, Co. Dublin

http://www.stickybottle.com/latest-news/got-cycling-gear-you-dont-wear-these-two-dublin-riders-want-it/

LollipopJimmy

cunavalos wrote: »

There was a second appeal by two irish cyclists before Christmas. Whereas Brammeiers AfricaKit appeal was looking for items no bigger than Medium the Irish appeal was looking for Technical clothing to donate to the homeless in Ireland.



The idea being that the technical nature of the clothing provides better warmth and the ability to layer clothing which is proven to be more effective than bulky outer layers.

Not sure if the campaign is still running but the details were in a stickybottle article



http://www.stickybottle.com/latest-news/got-cycling-gear-you-dont-wear-these-two-dublin-riders-want-it/

I've also mentioned here before that I'll take any winter gear to give directly to the homeless. The guys I volunteer with look after rough sleepers mainly so all goes to good use

Kurtosis

Thanks guys. Unfortunately the bits I have probably wouldn't be suitable (short sleeved jerseys and padded shorts) but will keep in mind fmif I've winter gear to get rid of in the future.

Kurtosis

RobFowl wrote: »

Must get you out for a spin sometime

To save me the shame of being rapidly dropped, I may have to decline your kind offer until I've put in a few more winter base miles. :pac:

Lusk_Doyle

penguin88 wrote: »

To save me the shame of being rapidly dropped, I may have to decline your kind offer until I've put in a few more winter base miles. :pac:

He'd never (be able to) drop anyone! Not even the Koutoubia fella.

RobFowl

Lusk_Doyle wrote: »

He'd never (be able to) drop anyone! Not even the Koutoubia fella.

My 11yr old is even starting to drop me !

rollingscone

RobFowl wrote: »

My 11yr old is even starting to drop me !

Ah but in fairness he's probably cycling the whole course

ford2600

ford2600 wrote: »

http://live.thespinerace.com/spinerace17/

If your feeling sorry for yourself with the cool weather have a look at the above.

An occasional poster in this forum is the defending champion and record holder (268mile mountain run in winter in just under 4 days) and will be among the favorites again.

3 leaders approaching 75 mile mark in about 31 hrs; that's almost 3 marathons across the mountains, carrying whatever weather gear is required and navigating.

7 more marathons to go, almost completely without sleep.

Incredible stuff

Rogue-Trooper

Just back from the post office having dropped off a package containing a pair of winter bib tights for return. Now realised the paperwork that was to go in the parcel is sitting on my desk............

Sometimes I surprise even myself.

koutoubia

Lusk_Doyle wrote: »

He'd never (be able to) drop anyone! Not even the Koutoubia fella.

Oi!
Keep me out of this.

Oh bye the way....That winter hat I gave you...you use it for cycling in the winter.
You remember what cycling is?

RobFowl

koutoubia wrote: »

Oi!
Keep me out of this.

Oh bye the way....That winter hat I gave you...you use it for cycling in the winter.
You remember what cycling is?

Not in the winter he doesn't, those tights he ordered nearly 6 months ago are sitting in my gaff waiting for him to even try to collect

The tax man

Ok Twitter, I've seen enough of the cyclist with his arm stuck up the rear end of a cow. Please make it stop.

koutoubia

https://twitter.com/PuritoRodriguez/status/821056983415586818


Fooooook.

Eamonnator

koutoubia wrote: »

https://twitter.com/PuritoRodriguez/status/821056983415586818


Fooooook.

Hard man!

Luxman

Eamonnator wrote: »

Hard man!

Allegedly it wasn't him that crashed. Saw something earlier on FB