Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:33:37 +0000 http://www.bikely.com/forum/ Lussumo Vanilla 1.0.3 http://www.bikely.com/forum/discussion/4120/ http://www.bikely.com/forum/discussion/4120/ Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:24:30 +0000 Andy_K
Focus Birmingham are organising a Festive Bike Ride. Starting from the Old House at Home, down the Harborne Walkway, on to the canal towpath in to Birmingham. Follow Route 5 of the National Cycle Network through to Cannon Hill Park. At Strichley either cycle back up the canal towpath to University of Birmingham and back to the Old House for a buffet meal or carry on through to Frankley Hill and really challenge yourself before riding back to the Old House for you reward.

Registration is £20 including your buffet meal. All proceeds to supporting people with visual impairments in Birmingham. Prizes for most festive dressed and top fundraiser.

Contact Andy on andy@focusbirmingham.org.uk or call 0121 478 5229. Check out the website www.focusbirmingham.org.uk/events/festive_bike_ride]]> http://www.bikely.com/forum/discussion/3168/ http://www.bikely.com/forum/discussion/3168/ Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:33:47 +0000 Islingtonian http://www.bikely.com/forum/discussion/3338/ http://www.bikely.com/forum/discussion/3338/ Fri, 13 Feb 2009 13:16:22 +0000 aberdemon i always reply with the same, but just wondering where it came from?]]> http://www.bikely.com/forum/discussion/276/ http://www.bikely.com/forum/discussion/276/ Sat, 23 Sep 2006 03:15:11 +0000 geoffreygee
I am interested in getting a GPS receiver for bike travel. I have done a few searches and looked for some simple guides, but none so far
have been satisfying.

I am looking for a device that

1) Provides the basic statistics of a cyclo-computer (velocity, odometer, etc.)

2) Has a basic display/map that can be used instead of a cue sheet.

3) Can store points that can be converted to GPX format and subsequently used to create maps on Bikely.com.

4) Obviously, be used on a bike. Hopefully it will be durable.

Is it the case that one purchases a device to record the points and diplay information, but when trying to create my own maps on Bikely.com, that I will need another piece of software to download the information and convert it to .GPX format? Does anyone do this now? Any recommendations and advice?

Thanks.]]> http://www.bikely.com/forum/discussion/4087/ http://www.bikely.com/forum/discussion/4087/ Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:10:50 +0000 TCSmountainbiker http://www.bikely.com/forum/discussion/4086/ http://www.bikely.com/forum/discussion/4086/ Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:51:56 +0000 slippy http://www.bikely.com/forum/discussion/4085/ http://www.bikely.com/forum/discussion/4085/ Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:02:03 +0000 TCSmountainbiker http://www.bikely.com/forum/discussion/4081/ http://www.bikely.com/forum/discussion/4081/ Sat, 31 Oct 2009 03:04:02 +0000 burty75 The website: http://www.klimb.org is offline (for quite some time) no and I would like to have all the region's maps.

thanks,
bvdv]]> http://www.bikely.com/forum/discussion/2455/ http://www.bikely.com/forum/discussion/2455/ Sat, 24 May 2008 09:45:03 +0000 snowdrop
I have no idea how to change an inner tube or even how to fix a puncture, I take all the stuff with me and at the moment just hope that if I break down someone who does know will come along and help (pathetic!) so I want to become more independent.]]> http://www.bikely.com/forum/discussion/3360/ http://www.bikely.com/forum/discussion/3360/ Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:56:39 +0000 santamonicaandy http://www.bikely.com/forum/discussion/2643/ http://www.bikely.com/forum/discussion/2643/ Sat, 05 Jul 2008 04:10:17 +0000 bmiller
The second encounter was far more frustrating. I was back in town about a mile or so from home... Almost there! Then a black lab came charging out of its yard and took a chomp in my rump. Broke skin too. Damn dog. I got off my bike and lifted it up. At first I thought of hurling the bike at the dog, then found it made a decent defensive weapon. Kind of like a shield you can push out at the dog. By then, the owner of the dog saw what was going on and heeled him. Day late and dollar short. I reported the dog and the city has it in lock up for 10 days. The owner will have to pay a $100 fine to get him back in 10 days.

Anyway, I thought about keeping pepper spray on the bike. I also thought about a knife, but my wife wisely said that would be quite dangerous in a bike wreck, so I'll stay way from that. Of course, the problem with pepper spray is getting to it in time. Is it better to stop and get off the bike or try to out run them? Any tips for dealing with dogs would be much appreciated. Thanks... Brian]]> http://www.bikely.com/forum/discussion/4057/ http://www.bikely.com/forum/discussion/4057/ Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:22:49 +0000 HelenM
(They also have a family route option too)

Check it out at bhf.org.uk/robinhood]]> http://www.bikely.com/forum/discussion/4038/ http://www.bikely.com/forum/discussion/4038/ Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:50:11 +0000 rolyh http://www.bikely.com/forum/discussion/4036/ http://www.bikely.com/forum/discussion/4036/ Wed, 07 Oct 2009 08:24:45 +0000 tiasmith123 Tia Smith
weight training]]> http://www.bikely.com/forum/discussion/4032/ http://www.bikely.com/forum/discussion/4032/ Mon, 05 Oct 2009 13:08:13 +0000 drel
How to get there: Overnight train (around $30/person for a couchette) or flight from Tbilisi, Georgia. Overnight boat ($55/person) from Turkmenbashi, Turkmenistan.

Where to stay: Apartments in Baku 30 manat/night in the center through this company http://www.travelazerbaijan.land.ru/

to eat:

Kutab: A thin pancake whose varieties come stuffed with meat or with spinach and greens. Delicious alone, but if you find yourself at Chudo Pechka, get creative and team the green-stuffed with the baklijan (eggplant and garlic in sour cream) for your very own Azerbaijani veggie wrap.

What to do: Visit the Shirvanshah’s Palace and Maiden Tower in Baku’s Old City, admire Baku’s early 20th century architecture, take a ride out to Gobustan to see the mud volcanoes and rock drawings, sample illegal caviar at the bustling Taza Bazaar.

Internet Cafés in Baku are not on every corner, but are easy enough to find. Rates ranged from 0.80 to 2 Manat ($1) per hour.

Wifi in Baku: Aroma Café at 18 U. Hajibeyov Street serves an authentic espresso (or machiatto, if you like) and has speedy, reliable wifi to boot. The coffee is not cheap, but the wait staff doesn’t rush you, enabling a pleasant, lingering online working experience]]> http://www.bikely.com/forum/discussion/2413/ http://www.bikely.com/forum/discussion/2413/ Mon, 12 May 2008 22:14:16 +0000 buggie http://www.bikely.com/forum/discussion/2454/ http://www.bikely.com/forum/discussion/2454/ Sat, 24 May 2008 00:01:31 +0000 stephenlo Stephen]]> http://www.bikely.com/forum/discussion/3916/ http://www.bikely.com/forum/discussion/3916/ Sat, 22 Aug 2009 13:53:09 +0000 catten
Does anyone have any tips?]]> http://www.bikely.com/forum/discussion/3890/ http://www.bikely.com/forum/discussion/3890/ Thu, 06 Aug 2009 17:37:49 +0000 scfruin http://www.bikely.com/forum/discussion/4000/ http://www.bikely.com/forum/discussion/4000/ Sun, 20 Sep 2009 03:23:51 +0000 DiMarco http://www.bikely.com/forum/discussion/3913/ http://www.bikely.com/forum/discussion/3913/ Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:28:51 +0000 pacificgrounds http://www.bikely.com/forum/discussion/3697/ http://www.bikely.com/forum/discussion/3697/ Thu, 04 Jun 2009 17:27:14 +0000 rjw http://www.bikely.com/forum/discussion/3842/ http://www.bikely.com/forum/discussion/3842/ Sun, 12 Jul 2009 10:34:00 +0000 danthut I am about to go on a touring trip to Central America and need to get myself some top class glasses.
It seems that Iridium is a good thing as a bare minimum, but whether or not to get them polarized or not is a bit more tricky.

Keeping in mind that it will be pretty bright in Central America, having the glare removal will be useful, but I have been reading that Polarized lenses can change and shift the way things look and how far away they may seem too... so, are they dangerous for cycling?

Really, I want some lenses that are the best for removing glare, but are still being safe for riding and don't magnify or alter the spatial appearance of things.

Does anyone have any stories/opinions on whether or not I should get Iridium lenses?

Cheers in advance,
Dan]]> http://www.bikely.com/forum/discussion/3510/ http://www.bikely.com/forum/discussion/3510/ Tue, 14 Apr 2009 07:06:25 +0000 harrison47 With this loading in mind can anyone suggest from their own experience what the best combination is for the wheel and tyre set up?
I'm happy with the current set up though am not convinced the wheels and tyres will be hardy enough for such a journey.
Your comments are eagerly awaited as I'm a novice to this!
Thanks all]]> http://www.bikely.com/forum/discussion/3895/ http://www.bikely.com/forum/discussion/3895/ Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:30:28 +0000 BHF'er Saturday 5th September 2009.

Previously the South West Randonnee, this year its not only the name which has changed but we have 5 routes to choose from so for people just starting out we have 12.5km route, followed by a 25, 50, 75 and a mega 100km for the really experienced rider.

We are starting and finishing this year in the beautiful village of Porlock.

The BHF would like to see as many people as possible sign up for this event which is why we are offering entry level routes so we can appeal to a wider audience. Remember that the sponsorship that you can raise helps towards vital research into heart disease which is still the UK's biggest killer.

Enter online today at http://www.bhf.org.uk/exmoor please call for more information 0800 169 3672.

We look forward to seeing you there!]]> http://www.bikely.com/forum/discussion/3746/ http://www.bikely.com/forum/discussion/3746/ Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:46:08 +0000 beckykg http://www.bikely.com/forum/discussion/3827/ http://www.bikely.com/forum/discussion/3827/ Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:15:35 +0000 Digicammad
I've used a handheld GPS for a while to log my rides, but have not plotted a route to follow and would appreciate some advice.

What is the best technique for plotting waypoints? Is it best to put them before, after or at junctions? Do you only use them when you are not going straight on at the junction? When you are on a path that carries on for miles do you just drop a waypoint at the end of the path regardless of how many curves it takes?

I'm doing the Trans Pennine Trail at the end of the month and have a 500 waypoint limit in my GPS, so I want to get maximum benefit from them.

Thanks in advance.

Ian]]> http://www.bikely.com/forum/discussion/1296/ http://www.bikely.com/forum/discussion/1296/ Sun, 10 Jun 2007 01:00:34 +0000 saltyseadog http://www.bikely.com/forum/discussion/3780/ http://www.bikely.com/forum/discussion/3780/ Sat, 27 Jun 2009 18:34:54 +0000 BHF Cycle Events
Complete as many 6 mile circular scrambles as you can manage, or push yourself to the limit as you negotiate the 36 mile route through the stunning Autumnal woodland of Clumber Park.

This event takes place on Sunday 1st November 2009.

Cost:£10 - adult £5 - child

For more information and details please contact our events team using the details below.

Contact: northevents@bhf.org.uk
Phone: 0800 0852280
Web: bhf.org.uk/robinhood]]> http://www.bikely.com/forum/discussion/3777/ http://www.bikely.com/forum/discussion/3777/ Sat, 27 Jun 2009 08:46:45 +0000 p_ferrier
If any body is interested I am having a Christmas in July Charity Dinner In Ashwood Melbourne on the 24th July. You can see more info and get tickets at http://trybooking.com/pd]]>