Dr Ferrari's Camper Van (off-topic discussion)

Holyboy

Captain Havoc wrote: »

From YLYL

Are you friends with bike snob on spacebook??:D

Captain Havoc

Holyboy wrote: »

Are you friends with bike snob on spacebook??:D

YLYL = You Laugh You Lose, a thread in the Cool vids, pics & links forum.

Holyboy

Captain Havoc wrote: »

YLYL = You Laugh You Lose, a thread in the Cool vids, pics & links forum.

My bad, it all came up on the ol' laptop at the same time and I presumed, but presuming is just dangerous

tomasrojo

Captain Havoc wrote: »

From YLYL

I used to work in University of California Irvine. I worked an early shift, so I walked to the campus to get to the lab at about six a.m. I passed a family fitness centre on the way, and I could see through the window scores of people who had driven to the fitness centre very early to beat the traffic so that they could get some exercise in before work. They were mostly on machines that mimicked walking.

I'm sure some of them lived too far away to walk to work, but there did seem to be a certain irony in the whole situation.

Lumen

tomasrojo wrote: »

I used to work in University of California Irvine. I worked an early shift, so I walked to the campus to get to the lab at about six a.m. I passed a family fitness centre on the way, and I could see through the window scores of people who had driven to the fitness centre very early to beat the traffic so that they could get some exercise in before work. They were mostly on machines that mimicked walking.

Crow92

any reason not to use v-brake pads on caliper brakes?

ednwireland

Crow92 wrote: »

any reason not to use v-brake pads on caliper brakes?

it would be like matter and antimatter tbh

(vbrake pads probably harder compound - designed for muckier enviroment guessing here)

AstraMonti

Crow92 wrote: »

any reason not to use v-brake pads on caliper brakes?

Because they won't fit? Unless I am not getting the question..

abcdggs

Crow92 wrote: »

any reason not to use v-brake pads on caliper brakes?

will fit fine, you probably won't notice any difference

Crow92

Thanks for the replies, accidently bought v brake pads for the oh's bike which has very old single pivot weinnman brakes so i'm trying to improve the stopping power.

I think there'll be enough room to fit them in, just wondering if there was any major reason not to.

Morrisseeee

The rise & fall & rise of JTL (Jonathan Tiernan-Locke).

Some highlights:

He’s already been labelled as ‘unbelievable’ by journalists and fellow pro riders, they scoff at his winning rides in the Tour of the Mediterranean and Tour du Haut Var. It’s the same nudge, nudge, wink, wink mentality and judgemental rumour mill that hangs over every professional who breaks through.

“I’ve heard the rumours, and the suspicion,” Locke tells Cyclingnews. “I’ve heard it all. I don’t know what to say other than I’ll do whatever it takes to show people, so I’ll be doing weekly, or bi-weekly blood tests. Like I said, whatever it takes.”

Before his win in the Mediterranean, Locke was an unknown name on the global stage.

“I had great form when I first arrived and was winning races,” Locke says.

“Then one day I started coming down with a cold. That turned into flu and then it became the worst strain of flu I’d ever had. It just got worse. Then my immune system broke down I had a skin disease. I was literally falling apart.”

After a desperate month he returned to the UK, giving up the sport entirely. He became a rider lost: dropped from the sphere of competitive racing, an athlete unable to cut it at the top, and who despite all their promise, one who failed to make it in the big leagues.
“I turned my back on the sport. I went to university and thought about another career. I put on two stone, drank, partied and didn’t touch my bike. Keeping active for me was walking home from the pub totally pissed.”

For three years Locke didn’t even look at a bike.

He bought a bike and over the 2008 winter and into the New Year he began to ride again.

“They were just local races to start with but then I started racing more and winning, so it was clear that I still had talent. I got my weight down and soon I was racing Premier Calendar races,” he says.

In 2009 the Plowman Craven team called and offered him a way back.

During the winter the team specifically worked on bringing Locke up to speed, improving his training and keeping him focused.

Two months into the 2012 season and he’s already being talked about as a one-day rival to Gilbert in the Ardennes and a number of WorldTour teams are said to be courting him.

You might think this would be a fairytale scenario for the 27-year-old. The world’s cycling media upon him, the podium visits and competition scalps that include Gilbert, Dan Martin and Stefano Garzelli.

But underneath the frequency of applause there are the whispers. They start out small and it takes just one, but the fact that there was no testing at Med and that as part of a Continental team Locke is not subject to the biological passport testing, all add to the speculation.

ROK ON

@Morrisseee - I have been following the JTL saga of the past few weeks. It started when Dan Martin tweeted about his disgust at the lack of dope testing on the Tour de Med.

From there there have been veiled comments in various media sources.

What is horrible is that in almost any other sport an underdog can pull off a big victory once in a blue moon and it is news worthy because of that. In cycling unfortunately, underdogs are not allowed to win - because if they do questions will be asked. It sucks.

No opinion at all on this guy. But I will say, that the vast majority of doping in cycling historically has occurred at a level of the sport at which this rider does not ride. If you read some of the articles around his first victory this year, Marc Madiot in particular wanted Endura out of the race and lobbied hard to get them uninvited. Actually, Stephen Roche spoke to the race organisers on behalf of the Endura team and assured that they would arrive at the race as a serious team, and not as also rans.

I guess Roche was right.

Morrisseeee

Yeah, what did Dan mean by that ?! it could have been harmless or it could have been a serious dig at JTL's performance ??!!

I'm not sure what to make of JTL, I remember watching the TOB last year and he performed very well, I didn't think I'd see him do so well this year, so early. He has an interesting story to tell though, a bit similar to Froome's story.

The fact that there was no testing at Med and that as part of a Continental team he is not subject to the biological passport testing just adds fuel to the fire of his doubters.

kumate_champ07

I dont understand why people dont look right when they cross the road in Dublin city. Had a very close call, coming down start of O Connell St towards the bridge, had to speed up to avoid him but kind of brushed off him, maybe 1/10 of a second from full contact. didnt look back to see if he got a fright, that'll learn him!

earlier in Thomas St 2 people walking across the road, I got by with a safe amount of space but fairly close for them to think twice. maybe its the nice weather and that its a friday

Mycroft H

kumate_champ07 wrote: »

I dont understand why people dont look right when they cross the road in Dublin city. Had a very close call, coming down start of O Connell St towards the bridge, had to speed up to avoid him but kind of brushed off him, maybe 1/10 of a second from full contact. didnt look back to see if he got a fright, that'll learn him!

earlier in Thomas St 2 people walking across the road, I got by with a safe amount of space but fairly close for them to think twice. maybe its the nice weather and that its a friday

Practice your shouting ability. I'm getting quite good at it. Usually frightens the ****e out of them.

petethedrummer

I drove to work today so I'd appreciate if you cyclists would stay out of my way on the journey home. Thank you.

RobFowl

petethedrummer wrote: »

I drove to work today so I'd appreciate if you cyclists would stay out of my way on the journey home. Thank you.

Only if you can prove you're up to date with your road tax....

Bunnyhopper

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Rw3q32oPCk

Darkglasses

First day of the League Of Ireland season began tonight. Wexford Youths 6 -0 Waterford United the stand-out result. I'm probably the happiest guy in the whole country tonight, so you can probably who my team is

Kintarō Hattori

Bunnyhopper wrote: »

...

That was excellent, thanks for posting it.

kumate_champ07

found this on fixedgearfever

iregk

Lovely spin there today and big thanks to Belcamp who let me blend in going all around blessington lakes just when I was in need of some shelter. Cheers lads and lady.

seamus

Drove past a cyclist in the ditch on the N81 about 12:30. Garda and ambulance in attendence. He was being stretchered on a spinal board. Dunno what happened, hope he/she is ok.

iregk

seamus wrote: »

Drove past a cyclist in the ditch on the N81 about 12:30. Garda and ambulance in attendence. He was being stretchered on a spinal board. Dunno what happened, hope he/she is ok.

You were about 10 mins behind me. I was cycling past just about home at 12:20 and they were waiting on said ambulance.

Captain Havoc

Woohoo, I just got a new job as the manager of Chelsea!!!!!

Captain Havoc

Oh no, I've just been sacked

Beasty

Captain Havoc wrote: »

Oh no, I've just been sacked

I looked at the 2nd post before the 1st, and actually felt sorry for you...

...I must be going soft in my old age

Captain Havoc

Beasty wrote: »

I looked at the 2nd post before the 1st, and actually felt sorry for you...

...I must be going soft in my old age

No fear of that happening

RobFowl

Beasty wrote: »

...I must be going soft in my old age

There are little blue tablets you can get for that Beasty.......

Beasty

RobFowl wrote: »

Beasty wrote: »

...I must be going soft in my old age

There are little blue tablets you can get for that Beasty.......

How much are you charging this time Rob?

Peterx

Sent this to Dublin Bus email. We'll see if anything comes of it. Maybe if everyone who has a "near death" experience tells the bus company repeat offenders will be flagged up.

Dear Sir,

I was cycling At 5.24pm on Sunday the 4th March when the Dublin Bus Number 15 ( I think the registration was 02Dxxxxx) on St. Colmkille's Road (approching Bus Stop No. 4887 St. Colmcille's Way,Junction Scholarstown Road, Stop 4887) overtook me and immediately pulled in to have the rear left side of the bus forcing me into the kerb. I was forced to brake sharply to avoid the bus hitting me.
The bus continued on it's path and came to a stop at the traffic lights at the junction of Scholarstown Road and Knocklyon Road. I cycled up to the drivers window to alert him to the fact he had passed too close and could have caused me to fall under his rear wheel. He indicated that I should not me on the road and he had been teaching me that lesson. He informed me it was my fault as I should have been in the cycle lane. The driver using his bus to make this point could have killed me and is not safe driving.

kind regards,

ROK ON

Peterx wrote: »

Sent this to Dublin Bus email. We'll see if anything comes of it. Maybe if everyone who has a "near death" experience tells the bus company repeat offenders will be flagged up.

Dear Sir,

I was cycling At 5.24pm on Sunday the 4th March when the Dublin Bus Number 15 ( I think the registration was <snip>) on St. Colmkille's Road (approching Bus Stop No. 4887 St. Colmcille's Way,Junction Scholarstown Road, Stop 4887) overtook me and immediately pulled in to have the rear left side of the bus forcing me into the kerb. I was forced to brake sharply to avoid the bus hitting me.
The bus continued on it's path and came to a stop at the traffic lights at the junction of Scholarstown Road and Knocklyon Road. I cycled up to the drivers window to alert him to the fact he had passed too close and could have caused me to fall under his rear wheel. He indicated that I should not me on the road and he had been teaching me that lesson. He informed me it was my fault as I should have been in the cycle lane. The driver using his bus to make this point could have killed me and is not safe driving.

kind regards,

Report this incident to the Gardai, then inform Dublin Bus that you have done so.
Ask Dublin Bus for access to to onboard video camera - also ask the Gardai.

I have a feeling that DB will take the Gardai part far more seriously that a letter. You may also want to check the recent court case where a driver also tried to teach a cyclist a "lesson." IIRC, that driver is doing time, yo may want to reference this in your discussion with the Gardai and DB.

Miklos

Christ's teeth, when is it ever any road users prerogative to be dole-ing out 'lessons' to others?

Lusk Doyle

NickWray wrote: »

Christ's teeth, when is it ever any road users prerogative to be dole-ing out 'lessons' to others?

Christ's teeth? Where is that from?

Dermot Illogical

Lusk Doyle wrote: »

Christ's teeth? Where is that from?

His head, probably.

Or the glass beside his bed?

manwithaplan

I seem to remember lots of Christ's something or others as exclamations in Shakespeare. Swounds (his wounds), Sblood etc. Feel free to make up your own.

ednwireland

Lusk Doyle wrote: »

Christ's teeth? Where is that from?

do they come in packs of 10 ( to paraphrase blackadder)

Mycroft H

While were on about DB, can I send the bill with a letter of complaint to Dublin Bus for a new tyre for my bike?

Kintarō Hattori

As much as I like bright lights this is a little overkill. I hope there's not too many out there using something like this.

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Ultrafire-G60-Cree-RED-LED-Torch-Flashlight-Bike-light-Night-Hunting-Scope-mount-/220962833305?pt=UK_SportsLeisure_Cycling_Bike_Lights&hash=item3372694399#ht_4644wt_1396

RobFowl

Beasty wrote: »

How much are you charging this time Rob?

I'll give you some of mine

Married 14 years so no real need for them (must check the expiry date though )

AstraMonti

I am off to Cebit anyone knows any high end bike shop in Hannover? Berlin suits me as well.

ednwireland

AstraMonti wrote: »

I am off to Cebit anyone knows any high end bike shop in Hannover? Berlin suits me as well.

i spent 7 days on an exhibitor stand at cebit in about 2000 god its a massive show i didnt even see hannover

The tax man

AstraMonti wrote: »

I am off to Cebit anyone knows any high end bike shop in Hannover? Berlin suits me as well.

If you ever go to Dubai stay away from Wolfi's bike shop. Nearly blew a few grand in there yesterday.

Hungrycol

The tax man wrote: »

If you ever go to Dubai stay away from Wolfi's bike shop. Nearly blew a few grand in there yesterday.

^^ Says The Tax Man

The tax man

Hungrycol wrote: »

^^ Says The Tax Man

Over here I'm known just as "The Man"

Bunnyhopper

Peterx wrote: »

I think the registration was <snip>) on St. Colmkille's Road (approching Bus Stop No. 4887 St. Colmcille's Way,Junction Scholarstown Road, Stop 4887)

Scary experience and should definitely be followed up with the authorities. From what I've read on here before, I wouldn't have great faith in Dublin Bus doing much about it unless the Gardaí are involved.

(A check on motortax.ie says that that registration is for an Opel Astra, so you might want to edit that bit.)

Beasty

Bunnyhopper wrote: »

(A check on motortax.ie says that that registration is for an Opel Astra, so you might want to edit that bit.)

Shouldn't include reg nos on here anyway (although you are perfectly entitled to in the actual letter), so I'm snipping them all anyway

Peterx

NickWray wrote: »

Christ's teeth, when is it ever any road users prerogative to be dole-ing out 'lessons' to others?

interesting one, in fairness I was trying to give the driver a lesson myself after his lesson to me...

Miklos

manwithaplan wrote: »

I seem to remember lots of Christ's something or others as exclamations in Shakespeare. Swounds (his wounds), Sblood etc. Feel free to make up your own.

Just trying to bring a bit of old worldy charm to the Camper Van!

Lusk Doyle

Bunnyhopper wrote: »

(A check on motortax.ie says that that registration is for an Opel Astra, so you might want to edit that bit.)

Haven't you seen the recent prog on TV3 about car identity theft?