Flemish Lion

So you were one of those helmetless moto idiots?!? It figures... ? Caravans are cool.? They keep Jeremy Clarkson off the roads.? Plus' date=' they are way too big to fit on the cycle lanes.? Another reason to get cycle lanes! ? Anyway, Belgians are caravan crazy too.? Just sticking a motor in it and calling it a mobile home, doesn't make it any less of a caravan or any more sexy!!![/quote'] Nah - I had a nice helmet, but an idiot nonetheless... Jo's uncle bought one here in SA - a caravan that is - road tripping in luxury!

I want to see lines and curves and bright colors and lions, many lions and knives and spears and blood and monsters, aliens and the like and rivers and storms and forests with trees and squirrels and spiders and... I'm happy with my current shirt, but something African would be cool - as long as it's not over da top - like my design

A bit of a generalised statement in my opinion.? Cycling lanes definitely has its place.? When you mix high speed traffic with slow moving vehicles you risk big damage.? Seperating them on fast sections of roads makes commuting a lot safer.? If I think back about commuting in Cape Town past Woodbridge Island and the number of fatal accidents happening there due to trucks and vehicles hitting people it makes immediate sense.? I commuted this morning on 21km of cycle lanes in the dark and I promise you I felt 100% safe.? Partly because the cycle lane was about 5 metres away from the road' date=' but also because drivers waited for me at every junction (even on ones they didn't have to!).? ? Cycling lanes definitely help, but where I agree with Bruce is that they are not the magic answer.?It is critical that people change their attitudes.? Cyclists and motorists. ? Anyway Flemish, the problem in Belgium is not cycling lanes it's the Frenchy drivers![/quote'] Haha - I agree, I didn't mean to generalise. I just had a few bad experiences! And was thinking of my shool days when I rode my 50cc Honda MBX at 100km/h on these lanes They have their place indeed, but can dangerous if not thought through properly. The Frenchies, what about the Dutch with their monster caravans

"Research is available that demonstrates that cycling lanes are *more* dangerous than no cycling lanes!" I've experienced this many a times in Belgium. People's driveways often intersect cycling lanes and cause huge danger (i've got a scar on my knee as proof). Often these lanes allow for 'cycling' traffic both ways which is extremely dangerous when a group approaches, overtaking slower riders, etc. Small motorcycles often use them too. A wave and a smile goes a long way...Flemish Lion2009-11-12 05:57:40

Jo's team said they'll pay her Rxxxx more p/m if she breaks the 50kg mark - never in her life has she managed that. I'm thinking a baba will get her there I've done 4 so far. 2nd in A in 2007, 8th in VA 2008. In 2004 I got beaten by a mtbiker on slicks in C - I'm still recovering from that

Why not' date=' the driver displayed an aggressive attitude and most likely would have made a run for it. Nowhere is it mentioned they used any physical force. [/quote'] ? I cannot really blame you for not unnerstanding iengliesh...... it is an incomprehensable and difficult language..... ? Rude wrote...... ? "In a show of pure agression, arrogance, and amazing stupidity, he pulled off with a wheel spin as the light turned green to demonstarte to us his power and annoyance at having cyclists around his Vehicle." ? Hey Oom, you're supposed to swallow your chill pills in the am and not stuff them up your arse I hope the lady gets better soon!

That's the price you pay for riding a raleigh Just kidding!! Sounds like a horrible experience indeed. You've chosen the best club Puncture Girl! Angie is super duper awesome...

Thanks Pirate I still don't like the rain - we did a 2,5hr session on the indoor trainers yesterday! But still this Gauteng weather beats almost every day in Belgium! Nys won this race for the 6th time in a row the weekend before last - Niels Albert is the new cyclocross sensation though!

Why do you finish EVERY race with a tube around your neck Ek trek net jou been een bekkie

Well done VA 269 you are a real gentleman. Thanks - please forward to wifey

VA 269's name is Tijl van de Winkel? of MTN Club 100 - well done on setting such a good example. Do we name & shame VA234 (I have all the names of that bunch) Hi Ricycle - I was only pointing out that NOT ALL VA's are PIGS...

Use one chain on both wheels. Make sure the wheels are aligned to avoid setting gears for every race - you may need to add/drop a spacer from/to one of the freehubs.

I think his mom complained "Ai ai ai - wat een dom excuus - maak je geen zorgen ik zal je traantjes drogen na de race "

Rider VA#269 should be admired for putting his empty gel sachets back in his pockets Yip - so many VA riders tossing their empty gel sachets!!

Google "Dennis Black Magic" and you'll drop option 3

How many offences are allowed before one gets taken off the list

i think bob was out back getting shagged by silver ronnie! Ronnie must have been too violent cos he's gone very quite lately let's just say that bob knows it's rude to speak with his mouth full Is he going for a Guinness world record

i think bob was out back getting shagged by silver ronnie! Ronnie must have been too violent cos he's gone very quite lately

HR - is that Bob behind you on the chair *lol*

Is that a raleigh

Do a search - has been discussed gazillion times

I'm in the same boat - introduced her (my then GF, now wife) to cycling and she's starting to kick my butt more often than I'd like to admit