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Cycle Social is the new social network for cyclists in the UK. It's FREE to join and you get to blog, debate, share experiences, share photos and videos of your world in cycling, plus a forum, chat and more. The network is open to all, from the recreational rider through to the most enthusiastic.

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Martyn commented on redflightuk's blog post 'Dunwich Dynamo'

Sounds good, riding through the night to dawn. Nice.

2 hours ago

King Henry 11 left a comment for Martyn

Martyn, hi a nice looker !!!!!!! would like to have seen the Peugeot with centre pull brakes, this is how I remember seeing most of these models--- kh11

8 hours ago

Zaynan commented on Mr Hippo's photo 'Louis Garneau'

Have seen lots and lots of Louis Garneau bikes in Japan. Have also seen quite a few in USA.

9 hours ago

Zaynan replied to Zaynan's discussion 'Isn't it about time there was a section on the forum for utility riding?'

Thanks Simon! Just need to think of something to discuss now!...

10 hours ago

Simon Tucker left a comment for Cycle Show

Hi and welcome to the site!! Cheers, Simon

10 hours ago

Martyn commented on total-cyclepath's blog post 'Light Lane: New Bike Light Prototype'

Would it make me look like Mr. Bean?

12 hours ago

Martyn commented on Bob G's blog post 'Dead badger lying in wait!'

ouch! A dead badger is a big lump to hit.Hope recovery is speedy. As for numbness in the hands, I suffer from this, found that gel fingerless gloves did help+ I move my hand positions frequently, giving hands a few exercises off the bars every few...

12 hours ago

Martyn commented on Chris Lee's blog post 'Cycling El Camino de Santiago, northern Spain: The Video Guide'

Looks really great, nice riding country.

12 hours ago

Martyn added a blog post

My mistress is older than my missus!(with photo's)!

So the truth is out, I've been seen around town with my mistress, and as you can see by the pic's, she's a looker for her years. Hang on a minute, don't get the wrong idea here, by my mistress I mean my newly acquired peugeot retro racer, my mrs. ...

12 hours ago

Mary commented on Teresa H's blog post 'A jaywalker stepped out in front of me last night....'

Phew! Congratulations Theresa! mary

12 hours ago

Mary and Teresa H are now friends

12 hours ago

King Henry 11 added a photo

kh11..

12 hours ago

Martyn commented on Peter Bruce's blog post 'Pedal to the Peaks - Video upload impossible.'

When broadband and wireless are running ok in our house it's taken a bit for granted, but when there's a problem it's like you've been dropped off in the sahara or something. Get it sorted Peter!

14 hours ago

Martyn commented on Martyn's blog post 'Old bike's in dock, me too.'

thanks Bob, at my age regeneration takes it's time!, taking it steady for a bit.

14 hours ago

Simon Tucker replied to Zaynan's discussion 'Isn't it about time there was a section on the forum for utility riding?'

Here you go Sir, all done. We now have a Utility bike section in the forums. All the very best, Simon http://www.cyclesocial.co.uk/forum/

17 hours ago

King Henry 11 left a comment for Cycle Show

haven`t been for a couple of years, friday 9 oct, sounds good, will put it in the diary kh11

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Lesley left a comment for Madcyclist

Hello! How are you? No doubt still getting out on your bike. I did the 70m Cotswold ride a couple of weeks ago and barely been out since. The Tour de Vale has been rescheduled for this Sunday, 12th. Are you going to be around for it? I'm not sure ...

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Mary replied to Mary's discussion 'Knee problems'

Hi Peter thanks that is very reassuring. Well done for completing your ride, I hope next year I can do similar when I have increased my stamina. Having rested the knee, adjusted the saddle position, changed shoes ,and work outs, the knee is much i...

yesterday

Teresa H commented on Teresa H's blog post 'A jaywalker stepped out in front of me last night....'

I'm glad i'm not the only one to suffer with the dozy general public :) Bike update: Well, after much doom and gloom by the workshop technicians, the bike was actually totally repairable - HURRAH! First technician said the forks were bent, the se...

yesterday

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Blog Posts

My mistress is older than my missus!(with photo's)!

Posted by Martyn on July 9, 2009 at 6:58pm

Pedal to the Peaks - Video upload impossible.

Posted by Peter Bruce on July 7, 2009 at 6:28pm — 1 Comment

Dunwich Dynamo

Posted by redflightuk on July 6, 2009 at 2:03pm — 1 Comment

NEW BICYCLE WEBSITE- Buy or sell your bike

Posted by Emily on July 6, 2009 at 8:06am

Excellent Day - Benson Vintage Cycle Rally

Posted by Madcyclist on July 5, 2009 at 6:54pm

June 2009

Posted by Mr Hippo on July 2, 2009 at 10:31am

A jaywalker stepped out in front of me last night....

Posted by Teresa H on July 2, 2009 at 9:38am — 6 Comments

Well I should get done for speeding!!!!

Posted by GrahamH on June 27, 2009 at 9:00pm — 6 Comments

Dead badger lying in wait!

Posted by Bob G on June 27, 2009 at 2:28pm — 1 Comment

Old bike's in dock, me too.

Posted by Martyn on June 26, 2009 at 9:30pm — 2 Comments

Cycling El Camino de Santiago, northern Spain: The Video Guide

Posted by Chris Lee on June 25, 2009 at 11:59am — 10 Comments

Light Lane: New Bike Light Prototype

Posted by total-cyclepath on June 25, 2009 at 12:02am — 3 Comments

Random Jottings

Posted by Mr Hippo on June 23, 2009 at 3:28pm — 2 Comments

Trying a Tri

Posted by Nigel Holmes on June 22, 2009 at 11:22pm — 2 Comments

Mountain Mayhem

Posted by GrahamH on June 21, 2009 at 10:10pm — 2 Comments

Its been a great week

Posted by Helen Carolan on June 21, 2009 at 4:20pm — 5 Comments

Impulse buy, not bad at 35 quid?

Posted by Martyn on June 20, 2009 at 5:13pm — 8 Comments

Coggy stuff.

Posted by Martyn on June 20, 2009 at 5:06pm — 3 Comments

training for dorking xc

Posted by Robb S on June 20, 2009 at 12:40am — 2 Comments

Countdown to Mountain Mayhem

Posted by GrahamH on June 17, 2009 at 8:16pm — 2 Comments

Forum

Isn't it about time there was a section on the forum for utility riding? 2 Replies

This would form a central point for all Cargo Bike, Long Bike, slow bike, non-lycra, everyday just riding a bike becasue it is practical and gets me from a to b type riders. Please can you do this...

Started by Zaynan in General. Last reply by Zaynan 10 hours ago.

Knee problems 7 Replies

Any one develop a knee problem from cycling? I'm pretty worried it will stop me cycling and was going to try using clips just on my left foot to take some strees off the right (sore) leg - has any ...

Started by Mary in General. Last reply by Mary 1 day ago.

Cargo Bikes

We'd like to find out what you all think about Cargo Bikes. Do you know anything about them or perhaps you ride one already please tell us about it... ...In return? We will enter you into a prize ...

Started by Zaynan in General 1 day ago.

NEW dedicated bicycle website. www.bicyclesnow.co.uk

Hi, www.bicyclesnow.co.uk As a fellow cyclist we thought you would be interested to know about our new national dedicated website for buying and selling new and used bicycles and accessories. 1-F...

Started by Emily in General Jul 6.

Brooks saddle - seat post question 4 Replies

Hi - my husband has bought me a brooks classic saddle for my birthday - not chrome or titanium (i.e steel!) any on eknow if it'sok to put on a carbon post? Mary

Started by Mary in General. Last reply by Mary Jul 4.

Frame painting... 3 Replies

Hi all, can anyone recommend a frame painting service in London??? Cheers, Simon

Started by Simon Tucker in General. Last reply by Tim Hook Jul 3.

hello i am new and have a question or two 19 Replies

Hi I am Helen, I live in Norwich and been interested in cycling for a while but only for commutering and the occasional of road riding. I have started to attend my works bicycle user group and we a...

Started by Helen Carolan in General. Last reply by Helen Carolan Jul 2.

New Innovative Bicycle

Taga is a bicycle that can carry up to 2 children on it and it also converts easily into a buggy. It's an easy, cost-effective way of travelling around with the kids and it's good for the environme...

Started by Cycle Sense in Family and Kids Jul 2.

Red Light Jumping 18 Replies

Most of the time I would slow down for traffic lights making sure that all was clear, before proceeding across and onward with my journey. But having a chat over a beer with a friend he could not u...

Started by Justin in Commuter. Last reply by natalie Jun 25.

Closing date for Great Notts Bike entries extended

The upcoming 28th Great Nottinghamshire Bike Ride, organised by Nottingham County Council and sponsored by Boots, will take place this coming Sunday (21 June) at The National Watersports Centre, Ho...

Started by Stephen Moran in General Jun 15.

Improved Fitness or Competitive Edge

Check out this link to US Coach David Ertl. He has a number of different training programmes for everyone from the tourist to the elite competitor, These programes definetly took me from the sport...

Tagged: Training Fast

Started by Jack Whei in Recommended Reading Jun 15.

Free cycling mag - The Ride 5 Replies

Hi All, Thought you might all enjoy the first issue of a magazine available to download as a pdf file. A mixture of articles predominantly around why people ride bikes. http://www.theridejournal....

Tagged: magazine, Free

Started by Madcyclist in Recommended Reading. Last reply by Martyn Jun 13.

Your Ride Today... 180 Replies

This has been a really good long running thread on another cycling website i have used. Just thought I'd kick one off here to as there doesn't appear to be one on the site. Today it felt like I wa...

Started by WindyRob in General. Last reply by Martyn Jun 9.

Edinburgh to London or London to Paris

I am organising a charity cycle ride from Edinburgh to London this August 18th-23rd (http://www.righttoplay.org.uk). It's going well, but this is our first time arranging a cycle challenge and, loo...

Tagged: cycle, paris, charity, london, Edinburgh

Started by Will Bennett in General Jun 9.

London to Brighton bike ride - free saddle offer

Cycle to Brighton in comfort: We’re offering London-to-Brighton bike riders the chance to cycle in comfort, using the new ECD Seat just launched in the UK with its unique noseless design. There ar...

Tagged: free, saddle, ECDseat, ride, bike

Started by ECD in General Jun 5.

Cycling Books 8 Replies

This discussion area is for members to recommend cycling related books. Thanks, Simon

Tagged: Reading, Books

Started by Simon Tucker in Recommended Reading. Last reply by Tim Hook Jun 4.

Carb loading - does it work or what? 2 Replies

I'm doing a 2 day 135 mile Coast to Coast ride this weekend and looking to do some carb loading this week. I believe I've to start 3 - 4 days before the event and a case of eating more frequently r...

Started by Nigel Holmes in Health, Fitness and Training. Last reply by Nigel Holmes Jun 1.

Cycle lanes in a bad state of repair? 3 Replies

It seems to me that once a cycle lane is built/established around my area, that is the end of the matter. The "token" cyclist's saviour is then forgotten about as regards overhanging bushes, weeds ...

Started by Martyn in Commuter. Last reply by Peter Bruce Jun 1.

Trekking bars - first 500km report 2 Replies

As you may already know, I have had trekking bars (aka butterfly bars) fitted to my Trek 7200 hybrid. What is my opinion of them after 500kms? Fitting - My LBS fitted them but it seems like a strai...

Tagged: trekking, bars, butterfly

Started by Mr Hippo in General. Last reply by Mr Hippo May 31.

Reflectors and Bells 7 Replies

So by law do you need to have the above items on your bike and if so what sort of reflectors do you need, Front, Back , Wheel and Pedal? I will leave the helmet or not helmet and Shimano or Camp...

Started by Worcester Dan in Government and the Law. Last reply by Helen Carolan May 30.

NICOLE COOKE INTERVIEW

	Recently Nicole Cooke kindly agreed to an interview by the members of Cycle Social... Click here for the full interview and news of the two lucky winners of her signed book!

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Otesha UK: Cycle Tour 2009

June 5, 2009 to July 18, 2009 – Wales
Big Cycle Weekend

July 11, 2009 at 6pm to July 12, 2009 at 7pm – Markeaton Park
Ride It! - Thirsk, North York Moors

July 18, 2009 to July 19, 2009 – Sutton Bank national Park, YO7 2EH
London to Southend Bike Ride

July 19, 2009 all day – Victoria Park, Tower Hamlets, London
Surrey 100 Bike Ride

July 19, 2009 from 7am to 8pm – Mount Browne, Surrey Police Headquarters
South Downs Way Randonnée Bike Ride 2

July 25, 2009 all day – Devils Dyke Nr Brighton To: Eastbourne
Hemsby. Grt. Yarmouth to Wigan (Lancs). bike ride

July 25, 2009 at 7am to July 30, 2009 at 12pm – Norfolk
The London Triathlon

August 1, 2009 to August 2, 2009 – ExCeL centre, London
Ride It! - West London

August 1, 2009 to August 2, 2009 – The Misbourne School, Great Missenden, HP16 0BN
Otesha UK: Cycle Tour 2009

August 7, 2009 to September 19, 2009 – Scotland OR East Anglia

Cycle Social Cyclogs Team

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