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07-30-2012, 10:02 PM #1
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08-01-2012, 04:58 PM #2
don't jinx it
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We are going to be living just outside of the bike hire zone, but hopefully they'll be expanding it soon!
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Whatever bike I go with, if I'm going to ride at all I will need to get a trailer to bring the baby along once he's old enough.2014 Bobbin Bramble / Brooks B67
2008 Rodriguez Rainier Mirage / Terry Butterfly Tri Gel
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08-01-2012, 05:47 PM #3
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ooooo.... you need a bakfiet. You can always sell it before you leave (or bring it back to the states and rock it Euro style over here). I like these better anyway- you can actually look at and talk to your children on rides.
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08-01-2012, 05:54 PM #4
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OMG. I want one for my dog. Originally Posted by Tri Girl
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08-01-2012, 11:48 PM #5
don't jinx it
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OMG, did you see the price tag on that?!! If I say it's for the dog, I just might be able to convince DH to spring for one. Originally Posted by Wahine
OMG. I want one for my dog.2014 Bobbin Bramble / Brooks B67
2008 Rodriguez Rainier Mirage / Terry Butterfly Tri Gel
2007 Dahon Speed Pro TT / Biologic Velvet
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08-02-2012, 03:25 AM #6
What's over that hill?
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I've seen one of these locally, they are striking!
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08-02-2012, 05:08 AM #7
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Nice one
Once you have a UK address you can order free bike maps from Transport for London and they will mail them to you:
https://www.tfl.gov.uk/roadusers/cycling/11682.aspx
Local shops: Condor Cycles in Greys Inn Road is very good for spare parts. Their own-brand bikes have a good rep but I've never ridden one. They charge the earth for fakenger or fancy parts but you can get stuff like 2008 Campag Mirage hub pairs which are impossible to find. There is also a nice little park in Greys Inn proper that the public can use.
Brick Lane Bikes in Bethnal Green have a lot of 2ndhand bikes for sale. I only bought some rims from them so can't say how good they really are.
Chain stores: Evans is so-so, okay for ordinary parts. Cycle Surgery is similar. Both try and be more friendly to customers than old-style bike shops
Clubs: I think Dunwich and/or Greenwich Cyclists have family-friendly rides in the town. Lots of other clubs, Addiscombe has legendary club runs, London Dynamo for roadie snobs etc. I don't have personal experince with any of these clubs bar the Dunwich Dynamo - think Southwark Cyclists did that one.
Bike Caff: Look Mum No Hands in Old Street is great, a real cyclists' hangout. Coffee's very good. Can also recommend Bar Italia in Frith Street (Soho) for atmosphere... I can't recommend any rides really as the place has changed a lot since I last lived near there. Oh and if you like beer, recommend The Parcel Yard at King's Cross Station: Fullers beer and an excellent pub and place. Can spend all day in there...
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