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Old 07-22-13, 08:43 AM
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Been a member for awhile but just moved to Little Haseley ( near Oxford) from the US and commute to Abingdon now everyday by bike '64 Raleigh Gran Sport. About 13 miles each way.
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Old 07-22-13, 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Nicodemus
I'd love to see that. When I lived there, I used to commute to London occasionally (I lived in Horsham). I hated it, one of the most unnerving cities I've ever ridden in, on account of those narrow roads and all the "pedestrial barriers" at all the intersections that cram me up against busses and taxis. Ugh. I just can't imagine something as odd as cycle traffic jams in london! I haven't been in London since the congestion charge started. Hope it's better now than I remember it. Enjoy!
I never saw much difference after the congestion charge, it was still just as quick to walk across town as take the bus. That said I'm aware there are a lot more cyclists about than there used to be, and I don't think I'm only noticing them since I joined the ranks of cyclists.

As for the original question: Just hang around and you'll find Brits and ex-pats lurking around. Watch for odd language clues as well.
Oh yes, watch for people using silly foreign terms like tyre, centre, metre and talking about alien concepts like riding on the left and turning right across traffic.
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Old 07-22-13, 09:27 AM
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I'm from the UK (at the moment)
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Old 07-22-13, 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by chewa
I'm from the UK (at the moment)
North Queensferry? That bloody hill up to the station, I'm out of breath thinking about it.
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Old 07-27-13, 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by aidanpringle
North Queensferry? That bloody hill up to the station, I'm out of breath thinking about it.
I did it on my Dahon folder the other day. The front wheel was bouncing off the ground the whole time. I usually come in to the village the other way, so down the hill!
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Old 07-27-13, 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by chewa
I did it on my Dahon folder the other day. The front wheel was bouncing off the ground the whole time. I usually come in to the village the other way, so down the hill!
Did it twice today, The first bit is fine but that finally slog up the hill is hell, I only do the hill for the view of the bridge, It's worth it in my opinion!
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Old 08-20-13, 02:14 PM
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I'm from England originally! Did my fair share of cycling as a kid around the old roads in Weston-Super-Mare.
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Old 08-23-13, 04:25 AM
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Used to cycle in London, moved to wales end of 2009. I have always cycle whenever I get the opportunity, cycled in london solidly for nearly five years.
I started cycling again, two years ago, but m getting old , so have decided to get an e-bike.
Hopefully the forum would guide me along.....
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Old 01-13-14, 01:52 PM
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Newcastle upon tyne!
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Old 01-14-14, 03:59 PM
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The principality of west manchester.....
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Old 04-27-14, 12:54 PM
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Another one from Newcastle here. Just getting back into bikes after a 20 year lay off in an attempt to keep the weight off & sort my diabetes out
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Old 06-09-14, 07:34 AM
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Im in Coulsdon Surrey, heres my daily ride or as my youngest puts it my old man bike.
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Old 06-28-14, 07:12 AM
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Hi! I´m originally from the UK, New Forest Way!! Now live in El Chorro, Spain!!
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Old 07-14-14, 06:33 AM
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Originally Posted by andyuk
Just wondering how many people from the UK are registered with this forum? I haven't come across anyone else yet.

Andy UK
Hello from Cumbria!! this is I think a majority US based forum but I find it the best in terms of good people and good information.
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Originally Posted by dellwood33
Another one from Newcastle here. Just getting back into bikes after a 20 year lay off in an attempt to keep the weight off & sort my diabetes out
Don't forget to lace up and run if you can, even a few miles a couple of times a week will have more impact than any other form of exercise, good luck to you!

PS avoid the Brown Ale
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Old 07-14-14, 06:42 AM
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Leicester here, lurked for a while but am looking at getting back on the bike for my short (3 mile ) commute.
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Old 07-21-14, 02:08 AM
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The knees won't take running, but I exercise at the gym twice a week. Slowly getting to my target weight
(Nee broon dog for me - never did like the stuff even when I drank !)
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Old 07-21-14, 04:59 AM
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Newcastle upon tyne +1!
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Old 08-06-14, 05:13 AM
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I've just joined and I'm from the UK. I'm living in Hampshire at the moment and do a lot of my riding on the South Downs. Anyone else South Downs regulars?

By the way, can anyone tell me how to update my forum picture please?
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Old 08-08-14, 12:54 AM
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Originally Posted by jonmar
Prestwick Scotland normally on the cycle path between Prestwick and Irvine 3 days a week.
Hi Jonmar Just joined, Prestwick also.
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Old 08-08-14, 12:55 AM
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I just registered....
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Hello Gordy.1888 Welcome to the forum although I am not on here very often I got mail to say you said hello. Just switched to a hybrid instead of my road bikes Cheers John.
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Just joined and from Scotland. We can all thank another Scotsman for keeping us out of the mud:

Extract from Wikipedia:

John Loudon McAdam (21 September 1756 – 26 November 1836) was a Scottish engineer and road-builder. He invented a new process, "macadamisation", for building roads with a smooth hard surface that would be more durable and less muddy than soil-based tracks.
Modern road construction still reflects McAdam's influence. Of subsequent improvements, the most significant was the introduction of tar (originally coal tar) to bind the road surface's stones together – "tarmac" (for Tar Macadam) – followed later by the use of hot-laid tarred aggregate or tar-sprayed chippings to create better road metalling. More recently, oil-based asphalt laid on reinforced concrete has become a major road surface, but its use of granite or limestone chippings still recalls McAdam's innovation.

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Old 09-03-14, 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by jonmar
Hello Gordy.1888 Welcome to the forum although I am not on here very often I got mail to say you said hello. Just switched to a hybrid instead of my road bikes Cheers John.
Hi and thanks, will look out for a hybrid when back on my bike ( mine is a yellow customised Bianchi so stands out a bit lol)
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Old 10-30-14, 03:05 AM
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Hey, everybody, it's nice to register here!
I used to live in Cardiff. Hope to communicate more with you guys!
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