So any tips for someone who is new to cycling?

2009-05-30 07:27:32

#76

.Sup: be nice; +2,646|6446|The Twilight Zone

menzo2003 wrote:
Dilbert_X wrote:
i've been riding my bike everyday since i was 3. i never needed that stuff you said.
I have needed everything I said.
that can mean 2 things
traffic is retarded there and crashes into you
or you cant bike

I think Dilbert is cycling on Aussie highways

https://www.shrani.si/f/3H/7h/45GTw71U/untitled-1.png

2009-05-30 07:28:26

#77

Dilbert_X: The X stands for; +1,810|6098|eXtreme to the maX

I can bike fine, I can drive fine too - I still have insurance, airbags, seatbelt, windscreen though.
Most of my er incidents have been off-road, but I do know that tarmac and kerbs are less forgiving than mud and trees.

Last edited by Dilbert_X (2009-05-30 07:29:44)

Русский военный корабль, иди на хуй!

2009-05-30 07:31:50

#78

.Sup: be nice; +2,646|6446|The Twilight Zone

https://www.ski-epic.com/amsterdam_bicycles/pt4s_amsterdam_bicycle_dres.jpg

WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAZAP BITCHES
LOOK NO HELMET!!!11111

2009-05-30 07:32:00

#79

menzo: ̏̏̏̏̏̏̏̏&#; +616|6439|Amsterdam‫

Dilbert read this if you haven't already

this is how we do biking in Amsterdam
http://www.ski-epic.com/amsterdam_bicycles/

https://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee37/menzo2003/fredbf2.png

2009-05-30 07:34:36

#80

usmarine: Banned; +2,785|6754

dilbert they are full of stoners there dude. they dont feel pain if they crash anyway. hell most prolly have crashed and dont even know it.

2009-05-30 07:36:40

#81

menzo: ̏̏̏̏̏̏̏̏&#; +616|6439|Amsterdam‫

usmarine wrote:
dilbert they are full of stoners there dude. they dont feel pain if they crash anyway. hell most prolly have crashed and dont even know it.

i crashed but meh
i got hit by this tram

https://amesterdam.info/tourism%5CTramAmsterdam_large.jpg

2009-05-30 07:36:41

#82

.Sup: be nice; +2,646|6446|The Twilight Zone

usmarine wrote:
dilbert they are full of stoners there dude. they dont feel pain if they crash anyway. hell most prolly have crashed and dont even know it.

pain resistant- sounds right the opposite of emo lol

2009-05-30 07:38:00

#83

.Sup: be nice; +2,646|6446|The Twilight Zone

usmarine wrote:
dilbert they are full of stoners there dude. they dont feel pain if they crash anyway. hell most prolly have crashed and dont even know it.

menzo2003 wrote:
usmarine wrote:
dilbert they are full of stoners there dude. they dont feel pain if they crash anyway. hell most prolly have crashed and dont even know it.
i crashed but meh
i got hit by this tram
http://amesterdam.info/tourism%5CTramAm … _large.jpg

Shocking news: a stoner got hit by a train- he felt no pain, at all!

2009-05-30 07:39:57

#84

Dilbert_X: The X stands for; +1,810|6098|eXtreme to the maX

usm wrote:
dilbert they are full of stoners there dude. they dont feel pain if they crash anyway. hell most prolly have crashed and dont even know it.

That or they think they're cycling when they're sitting at home rocking slowly backwards and forwards.

Amsterdam is not like the rest of the world when it comes to cycling.

Русский военный корабль, иди на хуй!

2009-05-30 07:44:01

#85

.Sup: be nice; +2,646|6446|The Twilight Zone

Are you an indoor bicyclist? Dilbert suggests:

https://www.sportechblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/colin_bike_finished2.jpg

Dilbert_X wrote:
Get a helmet.
Wear gloves, if you go over the handlebars you land on your hands.
Glasses keep crap out of your eyes.
Your brakes must work, as must every other part.
Flashing lights are the best.
Dayglo jackets are a major bonus.
Don't ever assume a car has seen you.

2009-05-30 07:51:04

#86

tupla_s: .; +455|6585|Finland

Helmets are for pussies. Newer used one, newer will. Been in a crash ones, motorcycle t-boned me at 50kmh, did a couple flips in the air over the motorcycle and landed on my feet

Wasn't my fault, the gal ran through red lights.

2009-05-30 07:52:04

#87

.Sup: be nice; +2,646|6446|The Twilight Zone

tupla_s wrote:
Helmets are for pussies. Newer used one, newer will. Been in a crash ones, motorcycle t-boned me at 50kmh, did a couple flips in the air over the motorcycle and landed on my feet

Wasn't my fault, the gal ran through red lights.

I was in a car accident once, didn't wear any helmet and yet here I am, alive. True story.

Last edited by .Sup (2009-05-30 07:52:18)

2009-05-30 08:15:55

#88

Computer_Guy: Member; +54|6689

https://storecrowd.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/alberto-del-biondi-spokeless-bike.jpg

2009-05-30 08:18:02

#89

usmarine: Banned; +2,785|6754

Computer_Guy wrote:
http://storecrowd.com/blog/wp-content/u … s-bike.jpg

wow gay

2009-05-30 09:43:37

#90

MrAnderson: Ghost Town T90/Apache Whore; +99|5992|Aberdeen, Scotland

You disproved your own point there Menzo, your roads are totally different to what we have in the UK; our cycle lanes are on the road and largely ignored by motorists, plus parked cars block the lanes anyway.

If you want to ride on city streets here, you need all that stuff.

Also I believe the laws in the Netherlands work far more in the cyclist's favour in the event of an accident.

2009-05-30 10:02:45

#91

menzo: ̏̏̏̏̏̏̏̏&#; +616|6439|Amsterdam‫

MrAnderson wrote:
You disproved your own point there Menzo, your roads are totally different to what we have in the UK; our cycle lanes are on the road and largely ignored by motorists, plus parked cars block the lanes anyway.

If you want to ride on city streets here, you need all that stuff.

Also I believe the laws in the Netherlands work far more in the cyclist's favour in the event of an accident.

in most of the streets is just a paint line and cars ignore it most of the time. and the last thing is true

2009-05-30 12:05:53

#92

MrAnderson: Ghost Town T90/Apache Whore; +99|5992|Aberdeen, Scotland

From what I've seen of Amsterdam though (I've been there a couple of times but only several years ago), the main streets are very wide, and well laid-out..that's definitely not the case in most UK cities

2009-05-30 12:09:04

#93

menzo: ̏̏̏̏̏̏̏̏&#; +616|6439|Amsterdam‫

MrAnderson wrote:
From what I've seen of Amsterdam though (I've been there a couple of times but only several years ago), the main streets are very wide, and well laid-out..that's definitely not the case in most UK cities

https://www.bang-olufsen-amsterdam.nl/images/overig/beethovenstraat.jpg

in that street you can get boxed in very easy by parked cars and driving cars.
last week I was almost pressed agianst a parked car by a lorry, but I still see no reason for a helmet, spandex, gloves etc

Last edited by menzo2003 (2009-05-30 12:10:23)

2009-05-30 12:37:34

#94

MrAnderson: Ghost Town T90/Apache Whore; +99|5992|Aberdeen, Scotland

Lol, streets here have 1 lane for the cars ie no 'tramline' with extra space, the cycle lanes are probably about the same BUT they're right next to the pavement so the cars park OVER the lanes, not between the two. That street is at least twice as wide as most of the streets I ride on.

Also in the city, busses drive in the combined 'bus+bike' lanes, cutting in and out all the time regardless of what else is nearby.

Spandex? No thanks...
Helmet? Yes, now that I've been hit by a car without one I'm not taking the risk again. That's your choice though, I never used to bother either.
Gloves? I live in Aberdeen, it's cold. I like to protect my hands anyway, and I teach/play music for a living, so there's and extra reason to protect them.

2009-05-30 12:47:43

#95

menzo: ̏̏̏̏̏̏̏̏&#; +616|6439|Amsterdam‫

https://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee37/menzo2003/fietss.jpg

the not red is usable for a bike
but sure you guys have it a bit tougher because the not really expect bikes

2009-05-30 14:41:56

#96

Computer_Guy: Member; +54|6689

usmarine wrote:
Computer_Guy wrote:
http://storecrowd.com/blog/wp-content/u … s-bike.jpg
wow gay

Whats wrong with spokeless wheels?

2009-05-30 14:52:59

#97

MrAnderson: Ghost Town T90/Apache Whore; +99|5992|Aberdeen, Scotland

menzo2003 wrote:
the not red is usable for a bike

Tell the daft woman to get out the way then

2009-05-30 21:31:17

#98

elite.mafia: Banned; +122|6446|USA

Computer_Guy wrote:
usmarine wrote:
Computer_Guy wrote:
http://storecrowd.com/blog/wp-content/u … s-bike.jpg
wow gay
Whats wrong with spokeless wheels?

That will never work, it's been tried before. I don't see how it would work at least...

2009-05-31 09:05:22

#99

notorious: Nay vee, bay bee.; +1,396|6739|The United Center

You're better off wearing a helmet and not needing it rather than not wearing one and finding yourself flipping over your handlebars.

The laws in Chicago forbid cyclists from using the sidewalks...so the street is the only way to go. Not to mention, while some drivers are expecting cyclists, NO pedestrians are expecting them. If they're walking out of a storefront, they're not going to look both ways for a cyclist. Or if someone is walking their dog on the sidewalk, you can't predict how it's going to react. Ride in the street. While it may not seem like it...it's a lot safer.

You can get in ten accidents and never need a helmet. Or you can get in one and suffer from brain damage for the rest of your life. Your call.

2009-05-31 11:16:44

#100

Ajax_the_Great1: Dropped on request; +206|6639

The key to cycling is peddling. Because if you stop peddling you stop moving and fall down. And thats bad.

BF2S Forums So any tips for someone who is new to cycling?

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