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

magicbastarder · 07-06-2017 10:56PM

have shimano or campagnolo ever reissued a groupset? was at bloom at the weekend and there was a nice old concorde with shimano 600 locked behind one of the food stalls. much cleaner looking than modern drivetrains. i'm sure there would be a small market for it?

Thud · 08-06-2017 09:12AM

magicbastarder wrote: »

have shimano or campagnolo ever reissued a groupset? was at bloom at the weekend and there was a nice old concorde with shimano 600 locked behind one of the food stalls. much cleaner looking than modern drivetrains. i'm sure there would be a small market for it?

There's a premium for NOS (New old stock) bike parts on ebay etc
A lot are not actually NOS (just lightly used) but some are, if it's in the original box and rare they can go for silly prices.

tomasrojo · 08-06-2017 10:17AM

https://twitter.com/MarinaHyde/status/872733692283760640

EDIT: Strong language warning.

Chips Lovell · 08-06-2017 10:35AM

I realised this week that my children are probably going to grow up thinking Carlton Kirby's name is "F**king Carlton Kirby".

08-06-2017 12:16PM

Apparently Pablo Escobar was a keen cyclist:
https://glorycycles.com/blog/pablo-escobars-bike/

Chuchote · 09-06-2017 07:54AM

ronoc wrote: »

Apparently Pablo Escobar was a keen cyclist:
https://glorycycles.com/blog/pablo-escobars-bike/

And from a web page about Escobar (http://www.alpsandes.com/posts/clinginquisition.com/2009/11/pablo-escobar-guerrillas-and-my-dream.html), caption for a photo:

Gonzalo Marin, a talented Colombian cyclist who rode for one of Escobar's teams (note his shorts.) This particular team was meant to support and spread the word about Escobar's legitimate political aspirations. Marin, sadly, was later assassinated by Escobar's men. [Picture scanned from Matt Rendell's book Kings of The mountains]

and another

Pictured here with his family, Alfonzo Florez was the first Colombian to ever wear the Tour's polka dot jersey (in 1983), he also won the amateur Tour de France in 1982. Florez was gunned down by traffickers affiliated with Escobar in 1992.

and…

Armando Aristizabal was part of the Cafe De Colombia team, and raced for the team in European races. His body was found outside Medellin in 1987. His hands were bound, he had been blindfolded, and his body showed signs of torture.

Miklos · 09-06-2017 10:27AM

Say what you will about him, he definitely had good taste in bicycles.

Chuchote · 09-06-2017 10:37AM

Miklos wrote: »

Say what you will about him, he definitely had good taste in bicycles.

And guns

Over on Journalism and Cycling thread, link to an email action in favour of Option 7 on the quays and not wrecking the Clontarf cycleway http://irishcycle.com/2017/06/09/act-now-demand-cycling-for-all-ages-and-abilities-in-dublin/

RobertFoster · 09-06-2017 04:26PM

RobertFoster wrote: »

Anyone cut through Connolly Hospital on a regular basis by bike? I normally do if I'm coming from the Phoenix Park/Castleknock as I find it handier than waiting for the lights on the Snugborough road (nice little ramp too).

There's a painted on cycle track through the grounds, and the parking barrier at the Waterville exit was short enough to allow a cyclist on the track to pass through. The barrier was missing a few days ago, but it was back today spanning the full road. I had to dismount and squeeze by.

With the track and gap I'd assumed cycle through traffic was encouraged (they stopped cars doing so a few years ago). Perhaps no longer

The short barrier is back! The long one had taken a knock and was pushed outwards when I last went through (~3 weeks ago). I was glad I didn't have to practice my CX dismount again

Harrybelafonte · 09-06-2017 10:03PM

Has anyone mentioned the Trans Atlantic Way on the forum. It's ok at the moment?

magicbastarder · 10-06-2017 01:14PM

hi vis jacket spotted in an equestrian shop earlier. doesn't specify if the text refers to the passing manouevre requested or to the rider themselves.

tomasrojo · 10-06-2017 11:05PM

Wouldn't have expected this:

https://twitter.com/ailsaxtrm/status/873649389285277698

Chuchote · 11-06-2017 07:01AM

Smithfield is a velodrome today

magicbastarder · 11-06-2017 09:13AM

does that say it's the custom house today, smithfield tomorrow?

Chuchote · 11-06-2017 11:29AM

magicbastarder wrote: »

does that say it's the custom house today, smithfield tomorrow?

Oh, that's odd, it does, yet people on Twitter were flagging Sunday as velodrome in Smithfield… I think… never trust any statement of mine involving arithmetic…

magicbastarder · 11-06-2017 08:15PM

was there a family friendly cycling event on today which would have passed down the side of the runway at dublin airport this morning?

VW 1 · 11-06-2017 08:51PM

magicbastarder wrote:

was there a family friendly cycling event on today which would have passed down the side of the runway at dublin airport this morning?

I was driving up that way this morning and was stuck in traffic behind the group approaching the section to pull in to watch planes. Very large group moving at around 20kph so doubt it was a club spin.

magicbastarder · 11-06-2017 09:06PM

yeah, we saw a few kids, possibly pre-teen, in the group.

rubadub · 11-06-2017 09:10PM

magicbastarder wrote: »

was there a family friendly cycling event on today which would have passed down the side of the runway at dublin airport this morning?

I saw a white sign, I think on friday on or near the N11, I can't recall the words though but definitely sounded like it was for kids or slower adults (as it not club cyclists), like the equivalent of a community "fun run".

EDIT: Found this, don't think its related to the sign I saw, but likely what you guys saw

http://www.98fm.com/Street-Velodrome-Hits-Dublin-This-Weekend-

Dublin City Council is kicking off Bike Week 2017 with an exciting cycling event. StreetVelodrome comes to Smithfield Square this Sunday 11th June and Monday 12th June.

This free two day family friendly event will include live entertainment, kids’ activities and exciting track cycling races.

On Sunday, 11th June, Dublin will host the first round of the Viking StreetVelodrome Series, a touring competition which sees professional riders competing for gold, silver and bronze medals at events held across the UK and Ireland. Spectators are encouraged to come along and cheer on Team Dublin elite racers Glyn O'Brien and Michelle Muldoon in the professional race at 2pm.

Amateur cyclists of all ages are also invited to participate in competitions running throughout the day. Children aged 3 to 11 year olds can participate in the awesome Sharks v Tigers competition and exciting young local cycling talent will be showcased in the DeNovo NexGen Series for 12 to 16 year olds. These races are FREE to participate in, with equipment and professional coaching provided, but as there are a limited number of spaces available they will be allocated on a first come first served basis on the day.

The televised race day will be accompanied by family entertainment including the Wobbly Circus’ colourful street performers, face painting, balloon modelling and a cycling village where cyclists can pick up bike care tips.

On Monday 12th June, StreetVelodrome Dublin City will be open to schools and the general public. Cycling enthusiasts are invited to come along to Smithfield Square and test out their skills on the velodrome which will be open from 3pm to 6pm - no booking required! Bikes, helmets and professional coaching will all be provided.

tomasrojo · 11-06-2017 09:28PM

https://twitter.com/dublincycling/status/873990189139587072

Another Dublin Cycling Campaign event next Sunday in support of the Liffey Cycle Route.

Wishbone Ash · 11-06-2017 09:30PM

magicbastarder wrote: »

was there a family friendly cycling event on today which would have passed down the side of the runway at dublin airport this morning?

Presumably the Rescue 116 fundraiser which was on today around the airport.

https://www.gofundme.com/dublin-apfs-r116-charity-cycle

rubadub · 11-06-2017 09:44PM

More events http://www.bikeweek.ie/

Unknown Soldier · 12-06-2017 06:07AM

Go home June, You're drunk!

Seriously, sh1te weather.

Wishbone Ash · 12-06-2017 02:47PM

Anyone know if TMG Cycles (Skerries) has relocated. The shop closed over the weekend and there is a PP notice up regarding re-development but nothing to indicate a relocation.

rollingscone · 13-06-2017 11:12AM

Three or fourish things I don't need in this stressful world.

1. Mrs RS having daily near misses by cyclists bombing ped crossings.

2. People salmoning up the middle of the lane around a corner on Lincoln place.

3. Cyclists treating pedestrians as obstacles in general i.e. doing exactly the same thing that we hate cars doing.

4. Cyclists shouting at slow pedestrians to "get off the road"

4. General Mé Feinerism in everything, everywhere.

The level of total disregard for others is increasingly toxic.

And there'll never be enough enforcement to fix it, we need a massive rethink of how infrastructure drives behaviour.

Like dual carriageway layouts that signal drivers subconscious that they should be going at motorway speeds, or cycle lanes that tell drivers that cyclists should be getting out of their way.

Or junctions that throw cyclists and pedestrians together at random in a race to the bottom mé fein olympics.

Cars being described as safe when they are by far the most lethal form of transport (before you count our obesity death cult culture.)

And trolls like George Hook should be forced to attend the inquest of every cyclist or pedestrian, or driver or passenger killed y behaviour that they encourage.
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ford2600 · 13-06-2017 11:22AM

rollingscone wrote: »

Three or fourish things I don't need in this stressful world.

1. Mrs RS having daily near misses by cyclists bombing ped crossings.

2. People salmoning up the middle of the lane around a corner on Lincoln place.

3. Cyclists treating pedestrians as obstacles in general i.e. doing exactly the same thing that we hate cars doing.

4. Cyclists shouting at slow pedestrians to "get off the road"

4. General Mé Feinerism in everything, everywhere.

The level of total disregard for others is increasingly toxic.

And there'll never be enough enforcement to fix it, we need a massive rethink of how infrastructure drives behaviour.

Like dual carriageway layouts that signal drivers subconscious that they should be going at motorway speeds, or cycle lanes that tell drivers that cyclists should be getting out of their way.

Or junctions that throw cyclists and pedestrians together at random in a race to the bottom mé fein olympics.

Cars being described as safe when they are by far the most lethal form of transport (before you count our obesity death cult culture.)

And trolls like George Hook should be forced to attend the inquest of every cyclist or pedestrian, or driver or passenger killed y behaviour that they encourage.
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Move to Munich?

Avoid holidays in Sicily, Ukraine & Africa

We are hardwired to be selfish, once you get that life is simpler and calmer. Altruism is a mirage

Chips Lovell · 13-06-2017 11:29AM

rollingscone wrote: »

The level of total disregard for others is increasingly toxic.

I we should reintroduce birching. Anyone who can't behave like an adult gets publicly thrashed like a bold child.

Harrybelafonte · 13-06-2017 12:08PM

ford2600 wrote: »

Move to Munich?

Avoid holidays in Sicily, Ukraine & Africa

We are hardwired to be selfish, once you get that life is simpler and calmer. Altruism is a mirage

I'd like a source to prove this. Otherwise it's pop science.

There's growing science data to show that we are born empathetic and more importantly, our environment and experiences effect plasticity.

A mirage is a optical effect, altruism an abstract. You want to be a hard ass cynic about stuff, fine, but that level of negativity adds to the same poor environment.

CramCycle · 13-06-2017 12:27PM

Harrybelafonte wrote: »

I'd like a source to prove this. Otherwise it's pop science.

There's growing science data to show that we are born empathetic and more importantly, our environment and experiences effect plasticity.

A mirage is a optical effect, altruism an abstract. You want to be a hard ass cynic about stuff, fine, but that level of negativity adds to the same poor environment.

Agreed, while some people are not, in the majority we are, it is hugely beneficial to our survival. This can change over time and can be absent in some.

ford2600 · 13-06-2017 12:38PM

Harrybelafonte wrote: »

I'd like a source to prove this. Otherwise it's pop science.

It's a long way from pop science, but there doesn't seem to be a consensus in scientific community from what I've read.

article/game-theory-calls-cooperation-into-question1/

Good article, you'll get links to read up on both sides from it.

Richard Dawkin's "Selfish gene", is interesting if very dry. Plenty dissenting voices also.

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