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Esteemed Pedelecer
Oct 10, 2007
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Following the heated (ho) discussion on winter cycling (Brr its getting cold) and also how to measure gradients on hills..(just how steep is that hill)

I can just see me now.. in my reflective thermal body suit, thinsulate gloves, swimming googles, full face ski mask with a hole in the back for my pony tail, and a thick woolly sock wrapped round the nether regions of the battery on my bike ( maybe a custom-made mini ski suit and goggles would be more appropriate), loitering with intent in the middle of the road,on a steep hill brandishing a metre long pole and a spirit level, attempting to measure the gradient before the police come. :eek:
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flecc

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Oct 25, 2006
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What! No cycle helmet.

I don't know, going out half naked and unprotected. :D
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Esteemed Pedelecer
Oct 10, 2007
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In my haste to don myself in approriate protective clothing.. I forgot the helmet.. unfortunately I am unable to fit due to the copious amounts of lycra, wool, cotton, false ponytail attachment and plastic surrounding my scull!

Headline in the local paper reads..
Glowing alien creature spotted on Bathwick Hill .. approach with extreme caution!
 

Jeremy

Esteemed Pedelecer
Oct 25, 2007
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I'm one of those rebels that would never don such a thing as a cycling helmet.

Mind you, it's a fairly pointless accoutrement if you ride a 'bent, anyway, although a "backside helmet" might be a useful addition...................

Jeremy