100milesaway Posted May 5, 2018 Report Share Posted May 5, 2018 Well today the tour de Yorkshire sallied forth through Leyburn and I couldn't resist letting some of the marshalls know where our local chemist shop was located in case any of the competitors needed a top up of their asthma medication... from Auntie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted May 5, 2018 Report Share Posted May 5, 2018 Where’s a snow plough when you need one , hate bike racers with a passion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeon Shredder. Posted May 5, 2018 Report Share Posted May 5, 2018 12 minutes ago, washerboy said: Where’s a snow plough when you need one , hate bike racers with a passion Oh dear blinkers on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted May 5, 2018 Report Share Posted May 5, 2018 Would I knock down more with my blinkers on ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeon Shredder. Posted May 5, 2018 Report Share Posted May 5, 2018 52 minutes ago, 100milesaway said: Well today the tour de Yorkshire sallied forth through Leyburn and I couldn't resist letting some of the marshalls know where our local chemist shop was located in case any of the competitors needed a top up of their asthma medication... from Auntie. I'm off to watch the 4 Day's of Dunkirk cycle race next week, it starts on Tuesday and it finishes on Sunday, work that one out, oh the French don't you love em. No brown paper bags allowed unless full of pomme fritte. 1 minute ago, washerboy said: Would I knock down more with my blinkers on ?? Sounds like a hate crime. l would be very careful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100milesaway Posted May 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2018 Do the French competitors all need asthma medication as well . from Auntie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pigeon Shredder. Posted May 5, 2018 Report Share Posted May 5, 2018 3 minutes ago, 100milesaway said: Do the French competitors all need asthma medication as well . from Auntie. No, just red wine and garlic. Asthna medication in France is believe it or not delivered by suppositories ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpowder Posted May 5, 2018 Report Share Posted May 5, 2018 Well never been into cycle racing but used to admire these guys in long events before I realised some of them had breathing issues. Blackpowder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100milesaway Posted May 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2018 Just now, Blackpowder said: Well never been into cycle racing but used to admire these guys in long events before I realised some of them had breathing issues. Blackpowder Snap.from Auntie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted May 5, 2018 Report Share Posted May 5, 2018 All the breathing medication going wouldn't get me round the tdf, think I'd still be dead on a climb or decent some place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmaxphil Posted May 6, 2018 Report Share Posted May 6, 2018 7 hours ago, washerboy said: Where’s a snow plough when you need one , hate bike racers with a passion Are you going to agree with the anti-gun brigade when they get going then ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted May 6, 2018 Report Share Posted May 6, 2018 (edited) No but then I’m in to fishing and often get negative comments from shooting people about it being cruel etc so it’s water off a ducks back . Edited May 6, 2018 by washerboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Bear Posted May 6, 2018 Report Share Posted May 6, 2018 9 hours ago, Pigeon Shredder. said: Oh dear blinkers on. Yes many of you "cyclepaths " have, you think only of yourselves. We live in an area of rural Derbyshire "favored" by these events over the last few years and could put up with the disruption of the odd weekend event if sufficient notice was posted, but it isn't. First the events themselves:- Locals suddenly find every legitimate parking place in the vicinity full plus many more cars blocking roads, gateways, and peoples' access to the extent that normal day to day actiities have to stop. (on the last occasion they even used the disabled and elderly parking for the village church on a Sunday morning and filled the pub parking until well past lunch time without using the pub themselves) Many of the roads have a constant procession of riders, head down/ bottom up, down the middle of country roads with no regard whatsoever for other users, be they pedestrians, equine, or motorist. Secondly other times:- As we were "blessed" with a major event a couple of years ago most fine weekends we have groups of up to 30 following these routes, They ride either as a "lump" or in pairs or threes totally blocking roads with few safe passing places. On one occasion a 20 minute drive took me 80 minutes due to 2 particularly inconsiderate groups. Barely fit riders wobbling up the middle of the road on a long climb at less than walking pace whilst others in the opposite direction hurtle down with virtually no control or hope of stopping. During the week we have those that can "training". Again head down/bottom up, and I have every right to be in the middle of the road and you just have to wait or get out of my way. Also on Bridle ways, and footpaths, we have the same from mountain bikers. This is not just a motorist rant, it is a general non cyclist rant at the large number of inconsiderate cyclists and lets you "the cyclist" know why others have problems with you. Just one personal example. In the late summer last year I was decoying on some laid barley adjacent to a private (no public right of way) farm track. Part of mu pattern was on the track to give viability with my hide to one side. Six off- roaders rode straight through the pattern and got abusive when I stopped them and told them it was not a public right of way. The response was "We always use this route, it's the best one there is from X to X apart from the locked gates". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzzicat Posted May 6, 2018 Report Share Posted May 6, 2018 29 minutes ago, Yellow Bear said: Yes many of you "cyclepaths " have, you think only of yourselves. We live in an area of rural Derbyshire "favored" by these events over the last few years and could put up with the disruption of the odd weekend event if sufficient notice was posted, but it isn't. First the events themselves:- Locals suddenly find every legitimate parking place in the vicinity full plus many more cars blocking roads, gateways, and peoples' access to the extent that normal day to day actiities have to stop. (on the last occasion they even used the disabled and elderly parking for the village church on a Sunday morning and filled the pub parking until well past lunch time without using the pub themselves) Many of the roads have a constant procession of riders, head down/ bottom up, down the middle of country roads with no regard whatsoever for other users, be they pedestrians, equine, or motorist. Secondly other times:- As we were "blessed" with a major event a couple of years ago most fine weekends we have groups of up to 30 following these routes, They ride either as a "lump" or in pairs or threes totally blocking roads with few safe passing places. On one occasion a 20 minute drive took me 80 minutes due to 2 particularly inconsiderate groups. Barely fit riders wobbling up the middle of the road on a long climb at less than walking pace whilst others in the opposite direction hurtle down with virtually no control or hope of stopping. During the week we have those that can "training". Again head down/bottom up, and I have every right to be in the middle of the road and you just have to wait or get out of my way. Also on Bridle ways, and footpaths, we have the same from mountain bikers. This is not just a motorist rant, it is a general non cyclist rant at the large number of inconsiderate cyclists and lets you "the cyclist" know why others have problems with you. Just one personal example. In the late summer last year I was decoying on some laid barley adjacent to a private (no public right of way) farm track. Part of mu pattern was on the track to give viability with my hide to one side. Six off- roaders rode straight through the pattern and got abusive when I stopped them and told them it was not a public right of way. The response was "We always use this route, it's the best one there is from X to X apart from the locked gates". +1 For this, & the town centre (Aberdeen ) riders on footpath,ignoring traffic lights etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted May 6, 2018 Report Share Posted May 6, 2018 ????.... perfect validated reason for not having the cycle races on our roads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davewh100 Posted May 6, 2018 Report Share Posted May 6, 2018 don't mind the lads on road bikes but these clowns on mountain bikes who just race up and down the canal banks do my head in, wen your useing a £2500 pole and they insist on trying to carry it over your pole i make them wait till I ship it back out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted May 6, 2018 Report Share Posted May 6, 2018 Rod , reel and curly line pal that’s the answer ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzzicat Posted May 6, 2018 Report Share Posted May 6, 2018 I have always thought a cycle without a motor is a toy for a child. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted May 6, 2018 Report Share Posted May 6, 2018 How about any wheeled vehicle that can do 20 mph has to have road tax ? Then they could have their say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingman Posted May 6, 2018 Report Share Posted May 6, 2018 13 hours ago, 100milesaway said: Well today the tour de Yorkshire sallied forth through Leyburn and I couldn't resist letting some of the marshalls know where our local chemist shop was located in case any of the competitors needed a top up of their asthma medication... from Auntie. That made me laugh! cant stand them, all cheats and look like a bunch of fluorescent clad self harmers with those stupid helmets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted May 6, 2018 Report Share Posted May 6, 2018 What’s the difference between a dead cat and a dead cyclist... i would stop to pick pick up a dead cat ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzzicat Posted May 6, 2018 Report Share Posted May 6, 2018 12 minutes ago, washerboy said: What’s the difference between a dead cat and a dead cyclist... Is the Roman Godess Menstrua the patron saint of cyclists? i would stop to pick pick up a dead cat ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mice! Posted May 6, 2018 Report Share Posted May 6, 2018 You might want to stay away from Holland by the sounds of things, bikes and cycle lanes everywhere, imagine cars being stopped for bikes. cyclists should only ride two abreast and try to move out the way on narrow roads, but then given how bad some people drive these days i can't blame folk for cycling defensively, plus you've got to stay out the massive pot holes which will wreck your bike or put you under a car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzzicat Posted May 6, 2018 Report Share Posted May 6, 2018 Lots to be said for potholes then! 2 hours ago, davewh100 said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveboy Posted May 6, 2018 Report Share Posted May 6, 2018 Exercise induced Asthma is a common condition. https://www.asthma.org.uk/advice/triggers/exercise/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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