Do you ride a bike?

JupiterKid

Whilst abroad (Holland to be precise) I have been using a bike to get around and have caught the cycling bug.

I know a lot more people are turning to bikes to get around Dublin and the Dublin bikes scheme has been a huge success.

So do any AHers cycle to get around? Or is it cars and busses for your lazy lump?

Beasty

Actually I do. Yes I ride a bike. Well I've got 12 bikes that I ride. Not all at once mind. Was riding Black Beauty today and will ride her again tomorrow.

Here's a picture (full frontal)

lertsnim

JupiterKid wrote: »

Whilst abroad (Holland to be precise) I have been using a bike to get around and have caught the cycling bug.

I know a lot more people are turning to bikes to get around Dublin and the Dublin bikes scheme has been a huge success.

So do any AHers cycle to get around? Or is it cars and busses for your lazy lump?

I walk where possible.

Hector Bellend

I've rode a few bikes in my time.

The office bike.

Del2005

I ride a bike, but since I'm a lazy fecker it's a motorbike

Rubberchikken

Whilst abroad - love it.....:)


No. Havent got a bike. Can ride one. Just dont have one:(

whiskeyman

Beasty wrote: »

Actually I do. Yes I ride a bike. Well I've got 12 bikes that I ride.

12??

We need details!

Mookie Blaylock

whiskeyman wrote: »

12??

We need details!

He wheels and deals

P_1

Beasty wrote: »

Actually I do. Yes I ride a bike. Well I've got 12 bikes that I ride. Not all at once mind. Was riding Black Beauty today and will ride her again tomorrow.

Here's a picture (full frontal)

Jaysis that's NSFW!

Pure filth, no envy at all I swear

wexandproud

ride a bike regularly and there are some selfish motorists out there but there are also some selfish cyclists
Anybody want a bet where this discussion will go

Fr_Dougal

wexandproud wrote: »

ride a bike regularly and there are some selfish motorists out there but there are also some selfish cyclists
Anybody want a bet where this discussion will go

Well the poll is trolling, only one way it can end up tbh.

Shenshen

I've cycled as far as I can think back, and I still do.

I also drive a car.

Overall, I do encounter far more car drivers that are c*nts than cyclists, though, no matter if I'm driving myself, or cycling, or walking. I can't even excuse some of the behaviours I encounter as someone just not knowing any better, they actively go out of their way to be a danger to themselves and others.

Edgware

I do but I wouldn't let her know I call her that

wexandproud

Shenshen wrote: »

I've cycled as far as I can think back, and I still do.

I also drive a car.

Overall, I do encounter far more car drivers that are c*nts than cyclists, though, no matter if I'm driving myself, or cycling, or walking. I can't even excuse some of the behaviours I encounter as someone just not knowing any better, they actively go out of their way to be a danger to themselves and others.

whenever im on the road either on the bike or in the car my biggest fear is being hit by another driver , never feel that threatened by lads/lassies on bikes .

Canis Lupus

Yeah, even went travelling on one. I generally like commuting to work on them but not as big a fan for general fitness because of the time required to commit to a decent cycle.

Greyfox

I do the odd time, cycling is great, keep meaning to do it a lot more but im generally too lazy to go through the hassle of taking it out of the shed

Mint Sauce

When I lived in London, commuting by bike for about 10-11 months of the year, only during the coldest months of Jan/feb did I use public transport.

To biggest issues with cycling here, and this is even with my drivers hat on, is that car users are not cyclist aware. I dont cycle much on the roads here, but have had more incidents, and near misses here, than during those commutes in London. Never hit by a car, until I moved here either.

But yes, I do ride (ocassionaly), and have two bikes.

ytpe2r5bxkn0c1

I ride a bike but can't vote Yes due to the churlish comment that is associated with the option.

wexie

I ride, but not a bike

Go everywhere on my Hoverboard so I do. Great for core strength

The yes option is bogus, rely on bike to get around without flaunting the lycra.

_Brian

Most weekends over the summer we take the bikes out for 30-40k spin with the kids.

Road infrastructure round home isn’t suitable for cycling at all so we bring them somewhere suitable

KERSPLAT!

I've just taken it up the last few months, love it

Mint Sauce

Adrien Tasteless Minus wrote: »

I ride a bike but can't vote Yes due to the churlish comment that is associated with the option.

Yes, the vote options dont allow for those who ride and drive. It seems to be usaul 'car v bikes', as if those who use both dont exsist.

Mr. CooL ICE

Mod: I edited the poll options because they read like the OP was trying to start yet another cyclists vs drivers war. Which, quite frankly, AH has had enough of.

Please try to keep this thread civil. Would be nice not to wake up to a flurry of reported posts because people can't help themselves to get digs in.

Spook_ie

Dole Scrounging Vegan Crossfitter wrote: »

Mod: I edited the poll options because they read like the OP was trying to start yet another cyclists vs drivers war. Which, quite frankly, AH has had enough of.

Please try to keep this thread civil. Would be nice not to wake up to a flurry of reported posts because people can't help themselves to get digs in.

Could you have not put the AH tradition on it by changing one to "your ma"

Mr. CooL ICE

Spook_ie wrote: »

Could you have not put the AH tradition on it by changing one to "your ma"

*sigh*


Fiiiine so

xckjoo

It's a great way to get about. Great fun zipping around the place. Could do without the wind though. Zero craic cycling into a headwind.

Mint Sauce

Spook_ie wrote: »

Could you have not put the AH tradition on it by changing one to "your ma"

I thought the AHs tradition was Atari Jaguar, although aways prefered the 2600 my self.

Beasty

whiskeyman wrote: »

12??

We need details!

1 x Bianchi fixie
2 x Cervelo track bikes
1 x Cervelo TT bike
2 x Cervelo road bikes
2 x Dolan track bikes
1 x Dolan road bike
1 x Giant TT bike
1 x Ridley road bike
1 x Scott road bike

You can see some more pics
here and here and here

McTigs

I ride a bike everyday...... can't imagine life without it tbh.

Scott Hybrid (going to work and cycling with the kids bike)
Felt Road Bike (Weekend MAMIL bike)
Claud Butler Vintage Racer (Stylish Bike for showing off)
Falcon Vintage Racer (Recently acquired, needs some TLC)

McTigs

Beasty wrote: »

1 x Bianchi fixie
2 x Cervelo track bikes
1 x Cervelo TT bike
2 x Cervelo road bikes
2 x Dolan track bikes
1 x Dolan road bike
1 x Giant TT bike
1 x Ridley road bike
1 x Scott road bike

You can see some more pics
here and here and here

You sir are either very rich or have the most wonderful wife or both... either way, respect.

Slim Charles

15 min walk to Coke Zero bike + 10 min cycle to train station + 10 min walk to work, and same in reverse in the evening.

The Patrick street car ban in the evenings has made it a bit easier to get home, don't have to navigate the busy pedestrian Oliver Plunkett street anymore..

Mint Sauce

Beasty wrote: »

1 x Bianchi fixie
2 x Cervelo track bikes
1 x Cervelo TT bike
2 x Cervelo road bikes
2 x Dolan track bikes
1 x Dolan road bike
1 x Giant TT bike
1 x Ridley road bike
1 x Scott road bike

You can see some more pics
here and here and here

McTigs wrote: »

I ride a bike everyday...... can't imagine life without it tbh.

Scott Hybrid (going to work and cycling with the kids bike)
Felt Road Bike (Weekend MAMIL bike)
Claud Butler Vintage Racer (Stylish Bike for showing off)
Falcon Vintage Racer (Recently acquired, needs some TLC)

Have a very old/knackered Halfords/Carrera MTB, that I used to love bombing around on, and Orbea Road Bike that has done several sportives here, one Gaelforce, and a London to Brighton. Would consider a Gravel Bike, if was to get another.

Mookie Blaylock

Merida Ride 400.... Have it about 3 years...came off it at speed...ripped my groin, arm damage, concussion (wore a helmet) & 3 broken ribs....I walk a lot these days

Graces7

You got me thinking. I would love a tricycle. Not sure enough of my balance at my advanced age on an ordinary bike, but an adult trike.. would scoot along our traffic less lanes the lanes in great style and the dog would run alongside.... ah!

OK forget it Graces! Just seen the prices! Even secondhand... ah well I can dream.... :rolleyes:

topper75

Apart from Amsterdam, Copenhagen is bike nuts altogether.

You see besuited finance bosses and glamourous high-heeled blonde ladies-who-lunch floating by on two wheels on all streets.

Their dodgy weather and handful of slopes puts paid to our potential excuses here.

I love the old bike - sheer joy - but most of my travelling is by car, and in winter bike is confined to Sun mornings only.

JupiterKid

Everyone seems to cycle here in Holland. Old and young, well to do and less so. Amaterdam has 600K bikes to its 900K population. Amazing!

The Dutch are great at cycling infrastructure - cycle paths and streets abound. You hardly ever have to cycle directly o main roads with cars. If only Ireland was more proactive!

Beasty

Shenshen wrote: »

I also drive a car.

Only got 3 of them:(

Grayson

JupiterKid wrote: »

Everyone seems to cycle here in Holland. Old and young, well to do and less so. Amaterdam has 600K bikes to its 900K population. Amazing!

The Dutch are great at cycling infrastructure - cycle paths and streets abound. You hardly ever have to cycle directly o main roads with cars. If only Ireland was more proactive!

Everytime I'm there I think that. And every morning/evening when I'm getting a bus on the quays I see cyclists dodging dublin busses. We have a ****ty infrastructure.

Boom_Bap

I f*cking love cycling.
I want a new bike. I know what bike I want, just can't get to the bike shop that stocks it.

Oink

I pay €1300 a year for the privilege of going to work (f u Dublin bus), so I’m going back on the bike next month.
100km a week. Yay.