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My frame has bosses for a rack at the top of the seat stays, ive bolted a cheapo LED light onto one of these. Gives it a nice solid base out of the way of the seat and saddle pack,
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A study done a while back (that I've forgotten the link to) showed that one of the most recognised things you can wear cycling was reflective ankle clips / straps or have reflectors on pedals, as the up down reflective movment was immediately recognised by the largest number of people as someone being on a bike, so they could judge probable speed etc. Scary how many people (especially elderley) didn't see lights /jackets etc!
I use the Respro ones.. http://www.evanscycles.com/products/...cE8aAvvm8P8HAQ They're hi-viz one side and reversible with scotchlite reflective on the other. Also useful for holding in my baggy waterproof trousers when I wear them for torrential commutes. |
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Whilst browsing the BHF rides I found some good perks of becoming a member British Cycling:
https://www.bhf.org.uk/get-involved/...ership-package Ride membership costs £32 and £4 of this will come to us. Your membership will include:
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CTC membership also has some good benefits. Public liability insurance, legal helpline and access to legal team in case of accidents, plus 10 to 15 percent off a lot of shops. One year I bought a new waterproof in Cotswold Outdoor and the 15% discount more than paid for my membership.
They used to have a Wiggle affiliated discount online shop too but that seems to have disappeared. |
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if you are a member of a cycling club you can join for free for the first year
https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/clubs/membership
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I've been thinking about joining a local club, but RCCK's website doesn't inspire me and I don't want to turn up and hold them all up. I suppose there are other clubs in my area that I could take a look at.
Well I'm taking a short day today at work to fit a new chain and get out for a ride.
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you're not the only one that finds local clubs less than inspiring. Its worth popping down for a chat and I'm sure they do introductory rides. You are probably more than capable of riding with them but I find the categorisation a bit discriminatory to new members. Plus the pack mentality and riding clobber a bit ott. And its not my colour
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BC is worth joining for the insurance and excellent legal help if you get ****ted by a motor.
CTC is a bit fogey-ish and geared towards the more tourer/campaigner type whereas BC is the NGB with over 100,000 members and a genuine force when it comes to influencing government policies. I've been working in cycling professionally for about 10 years now, 5 of those for BC. Funny thing is I hardly get on my bikes these days and gave up racing pretty much in 2011. When your hobby/passion becomes your work things change. |
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CTC is a bit SPD sandals I agree.
British Cycling organise loads of family cycling stuff too, that you can go to without being a member. We had a great day out riding around the Castle Combe circuit last summer. Amazing being able to ride that with kids. Great fun. ![]() + ![]() |
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