Any recommendations for gloves for temperatures between about 4 and 10°? My hands were pretty chilly today, so I need something a little warmer.

They don't need to be waterproof or for sub-zero, as I'm too much of a wimp for that sort of thing.

Be great to know of any recommendations in the £20 - £30 bracket. Thanks. 😊

My banana stop today.

In honour of @SpokeyDokey s thread

Simply Red - Money's too tight to mention


View: https://youtu.be/DrUB0g8Vjgg?is=ucq08oHF5AIZ-ak7

A thread specially for 'persons of leisure' and independent means, or those with aspirations.
How do you while away those lazy days?
How do you cope financially?
When did you retire?
Is retirement what you expected?
How long did you take to adjust?
Etc.

Tell us what you are up to today or what plans you have.
Or just have a bit of silliness to while away those lazy hours.

I've been busy today. Hilly 15 mile ride in North Devon, took dog for a stroll along Saunton Sands, cut the front lawn..

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On FleaBay now. This looks very like a 48/49 Rudge Clubman with the frame in good original paint. It also has the right stem, but the wrong bars, and cyclo 3 speed. wheels may also be original (dunlop SS ?). Standing at £30 at the time of writing, with 2 days to go. Might be a bargain for someone..

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[Admin edit: Part 2 of this thread can be found here - https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/mundane-news.173256/}

Hill Wimp said:

Seasonal depression has hit.

Click to expand..

Sending you and

Can we have a sticky Vintage / Classic Steel for sale thread here on the Classic and Vintage page?

Along the lines of the ebay thread. Just a listing of whats for sale then all deals and negotiations by message.

Lets broaden this to For Sale and Wanted Bikes, Framesets, Components etc for veteran, vintage, classic bicycles

Who has one?




If you have a BKool TT then the group is Cyclechat BKool on the BKool website.

...thread.

How about a topic discussing all things regarding the great game.

Chat about anything from Arsenal to Accrington or John Terry to Terry Yorath.

I'm just happy as my team Norwich City have made it through to the 5th round of the FA Cup !!!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwr7yxmep8r3o

Anyone else feel like going AWOL sometimes..
I feel like it completely off-grid nomadic life ATM.
I guess an ethical alternative to suicide.

Salmon steaks with new potatoes, broccoli, peas and asparagus, a sprig of parsley and a squeeze of lemon.

What did you get up to in the kitchen?

I have just one cycling top left.My works team,the team i started.Royal Mail.That top will have to be destroyed.My son has been today and taken the best three tops and the brand new summer tights.The rest much older stuff went in a Slaters carrier bag,well if you are going out.go out in style.The shoes also went out in a Slaters bag,so that's it,it has been great.Cycling saved my life i took it up late 86 or early 87,to fill in the long empty days going through my divorce,when i had to stop..

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I've read several reports suggesting the "super" El Nino that has formed could lead to poor crop harvests and shortages/price increases in one form or another.

Now I'm far from being a survivalist or even a prepper. I have started stockpiling items, that could be impacted and make up a significant proportion of my diet, namely:
basmati ricearborio ricecouscouspasta - various formslentilsporridgeWeetabixsugarvegetable/olive oilwhite wine/cider..
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New old guy getting back into MtB after a 15 year hiatus. Kids are now big enough to go with and I’ve always missed it. Back in the saddle grinning like a goon again!

Two Glaswegians, Archie and Jimmy, are sitting in the pub discussing Jimmy's forthcoming wedding.

"Och, it's all goin' pure dead brilliant," says Jimmy.

"Av goat everythin organised awready, the fluers, the church, the caurs, the reception, the rings, the minister, even ma stag night".
Archie nods approvingly.
I've even bought a kilt to be married in!" continues Jimmy.

"A kilt?" exclaims Archie, "That's magic, you'll look pure smart in that. Whit's the tartan?"

"Och," says Jimmy..

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Been keeping an eye on prices for a while and they are certainly dropping especially when they reach 10 years old

This is a local trader who I have purchased 3 cars from with no issues

https://www.mikewellscars.co.uk/use..atchback-grey-automatic-electric/id-70835858/

Also has a Jap import Jazz aka fitt

https://www.mikewellscars.co.uk/use..azz-green-manual-hybrid-electric/id-77996989/

Just finished building this one as my new daily utility bike.

I bought the frame from the original owner who after using it for touring and club runs put it into storage for about 10 years.

It had a few rust spots that I have treated with inhibitor but is otherwise straight, sound and still presentable in my view.

Ive built it in low gear single chainwheel configuration - Ive arrived at this via trial and error with other builds and it suits me fine for daily use and frequent 30+ mile..

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Feel like I'm 16 stone at the mo. Would like to get to 13-14'ish for the CycleChat meet. Let's see how we go ..

Height - 5ft 11in / 181cm:

2008-01-08 21:54 - 15st 6.9lb / 98.4 kg - BMI 30.4
2008-01-25 21:13 - 15st 4.5lb / 97.3 kg - BMI 29.7
2008-02-12 22:17 - 15st 7.6lb / 98.7 kg - BMI 30.4
2008-03-01 18:30 - 15st 7.3lb / 98.6 kg - BMI 30.1
2008-03-07 20:05 - 15st 6.0lb / 98.0 kg - BMI 29.9
2008-03-31 20:43 - 15st 6.9lb / 98.4 kg - BMI 30.4..

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I've finally found a frame that I can restore to make a 28" wheel touring bike, and we're having trouble removing the old components. In particular the chainwheel screw thread , were we would normally insert the removal tool, is completely gone.

The frame is from VSF Fahrradmanufaktur and is a rare early butted example, made from Chromoly, so it's worth fighting for.

How would others on the does anyone have a recommendation how to remove the chainwheel? I can get the outer two gears off..

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Bent the front mudguard on my commuter bike recently so just fitted a new one using the fixings from the old one which had already been bent around to suit the disc brake.

This was achieved using:

Tool kitKitchen as workshopMug of teaRock and roll on the stereoMinimum swearing

Financial rules matter, imo. Unless you are mega-loaded to the extent that even the most profligate are immune to disaster, you need financial rules to ease your passage through life.

What is the key rule that you apply to the management of your finances? Just one, not a list..

Primary rule in chez moi, is to actively manage every aspect of our finances like a well run business. Domestic financial management is not a game it is a serious undertaking.

The film thread is getting all cluttered up with idiots like me rating serials, shows and documentaries.

So, here is the all encompassing TV thread.

Review and rate what you're watching or have recently watched, please hide spoilers behind tags!

I'll kick off with:

Making a Murderer - 6/10

A solid but at times frustrating account of Steven Avery. It's a pretty damning critique of the American legal process, and the commitment of the filmmakers is impressive. But some parts are..

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Review and score a film that you watched last night. It can be old or new. On TV, DVD/Blu Ray or cinema. Popular or obscure. Any film you like!

Last night I watched "Drag Me to Hell". Been wanting to see this for a while and watched it on DVD. A very good and pretty funny in parts horror flick from Sam Raimi (Evil Dead, Spiderman), it tells the story of a loan officer who rejects the pleads of an old gypsy women whose home is going to be repossessed. The gypsy women puts a curse on..

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Mine was so good. (I did go for that ride..glad i did)
Just over 20 miles, but since the rear ends a bit sore..
Suns been shining here all day, 13 or 14 degrees, 15 mph winds made it a bit slow on the outrun, but fast home (20 -25 mph for 6 miles ).
Very very glad i went...now i feel guilty about feeling good

How was yours...

Moi?
Rarely have the same thing two days on the trot..
Today; scrambled eggs & beans on toast with a bit of grated cheddar & red sauce.

When I do have scrambled eggs with grated cheese, I do some for Bonnie the Bischon, too. She loves it 👍