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Do you ride a bike?

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  • 25-09-2018 12:02am
    #1
    JupiterKid
    Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators Posts: 12,583 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    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?

    Do you ride a bike? 94 votes

    Yes
    0% 0 votes
    No
    75% 71 votes
    I ride yore ma
    11% 11 votes
    None of the above
    12% 12 votes


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    #2
    Beasty
    Administrators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 75,324 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭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)


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    lertsnim
    Registered Users Posts: 9,718 ✭✭✭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.


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    #4
    Hector Bellend
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,667 ✭✭✭Hector Bellend


    I've rode a few bikes in my time.

    The office bike.


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    #5
    Del2005
    Registered Users Posts: 18,875 ✭✭✭✭Del2005


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


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    #6
    Rubberchikken
    Registered Users Posts: 5,083 ✭✭✭Rubberchikken


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


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


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    whiskeyman
    Registered Users Posts: 12,564 ✭✭✭✭whiskeyman


    Beasty wrote: »
    Actually I do. Yes I ride a bike. Well I've got 12 bikes that I ride.

    12??

    We need details!


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    Mookie Blaylock
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,058 ✭✭✭Mookie Blaylock


    whiskeyman wrote: »
    12??

    We need details!

    He wheels and deals :)


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    P_1
    Registered Users Posts: 14,681 ✭✭✭✭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


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    #10
    wexandproud
    Registered Users Posts: 1,063 ✭✭✭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


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    Fr_Dougal
    Registered Users Posts: 9,167 ✭✭✭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.


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    Shenshen
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 9,453 Mod ✭✭✭✭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.


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    Edgware
    Registered Users Posts: 5,875 ✭✭✭Edgware


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


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    wexandproud
    Registered Users Posts: 1,063 ✭✭✭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 .


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    #15
    Canis Lupus
    Registered Users Posts: 9,893 ✭✭✭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.


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    Greyfox
    Registered Users Posts: 3,722 ✭✭✭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


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    Mint Sauce
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    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.


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    ytpe2r5bxkn0c1
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    I ride a bike but can't vote Yes due to the churlish comment that is associated with the option.


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    #19
    wexie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,480 ✭✭✭wexie


    I ride, but not a bike

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


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    #20
    [Deleted User]
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    The yes option is bogus, rely on bike to get around without flaunting the lycra.


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    #21
    _Brian
    Registered Users Posts: 18,475 ✭✭✭✭_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


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    #22
    KERSPLAT!
    Closed Accounts Posts: 31,152 ✭✭✭✭KERSPLAT!


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


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    #23
    Mint Sauce
    Registered Users Posts: 29,294 ✭✭✭✭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.


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    #24
    Mr. CooL ICE
    Registered Users Posts: 17,501 ✭✭✭✭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.


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    #25
    Spook_ie
    Registered Users Posts: 10,896 ✭✭✭✭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" :)


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    Mr. CooL ICE
    Registered Users Posts: 17,501 ✭✭✭✭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


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    #27
    xckjoo
    Registered Users Posts: 3,344 ✭✭✭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.


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    Mint Sauce
    Registered Users Posts: 29,294 ✭✭✭✭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.


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    #29
    Beasty
    Administrators, Social & Fun Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 75,324 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭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


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    #30
    McTigs
    Registered Users Posts: 1,032 ✭✭✭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)


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    McTigs
    Registered Users Posts: 1,032 ✭✭✭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.


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