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Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-02-05, 06:07 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,732
Posted By pmilne

PurpleK - I hope you didn't regret it. A very...

PurpleK - I hope you didn't regret it. A very lucid & sensible post. Also thanks to Yoshi for the concise VC summary.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-27-05, 11:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 724
Posted By pmilne

Totally agree. I picked the mini as a relatively...

Totally agree. I picked the mini as a relatively cheap but good general purpose lock for shopping, touring, pub stops, etc, mainly so I could feel comfortable leaving my new MTB almost anywhere...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-27-05, 09:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 724
Posted By pmilne

I just went through the hunt for a good lock last...

I just went through the hunt for a good lock last week and mail-ordered an Onguard Pitbull Mini DT yesterday. Small, relatively light (~2lb) and the DT version has a cable with it. £22UK (US$30?)...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-23-05, 11:38 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 6,312
Posted By pmilne

At least the guy didn't just drive off, like the...

At least the guy didn't just drive off, like the ex-policeman who rear-ended a cyclist on a clear, straight road near here. She was injured for life, he just got £1000 ($1500) fine and a two year ban...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-23-05, 11:31 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 6,312
Posted By pmilne

Sorry, but no excuse there. If a driver can't...

Sorry, but no excuse there. If a driver can't see properly s/he sould slow down. A very basic driving rule!

I certainly dont hold with the cyclist=good, driver=evil idea. I'm both!
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-23-05, 09:25 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 6,312
Posted By pmilne

I make a two different assumptions, which I...

I make a two different assumptions, which I naturally think are more reasonable and realistic than those two:

a) Someone in charge of a lethal weapon has a duty not to hit anyone with it.
b) A...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-23-05, 03:48 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 8,543
Posted By pmilne

I was wondering when someone would mention...

I was wondering when someone would mention Australia. The reported effect of compulsory helmets there was to drastically reduce the number of people cycling, particularly the young.

The...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-09-05, 10:57 AM
Replies: 1,692
Views: 62,800
Posted By pmilne

I recommend an Air Zound horn as her next...

I recommend an Air Zound horn as her next birthday present. They work wonders on erratic drivers - certainly in London.
Forum: Introductions
09-09-05, 10:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 306
Posted By pmilne

Thanks for the welcome! You couldn't have a...

Thanks for the welcome! You couldn't have a better place than the area round Munster for persuading the family that cycling is ok - very flat and safe and lots of small, signed, linked rides. I...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
09-09-05, 09:30 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,044
Posted By pmilne

You might be interested in the relevnt UK rules...

You might be interested in the relevnt UK rules on this: "The primary riding position [for bicycles & motorbikes] is in the centre of the leftmost [right to you!] moving traffic lane..... Because...
Forum: Introductions
09-08-05, 02:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 306
Posted By pmilne

Hello from St Albans, UK

I just came across the forum while searching for something on Google and found lots of useful comments here. Thanks folks! I'm an evening/weekend rider (too far to commute) and tour occasionally....
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