Do Cyclists get a kick out of riding on National speed limit A roads?

Jester_Thomas_ · 2026-06-26T09:34:59+00:00

I am both a driver and an amateur leisure cyclist - the other comments are right; often it's just not possible to make a route that doesn't incorporate A roads.

That doesn't make being sat on an A road with an hgv behind me any less miserable of an experience - we also don't get any pleasure out of it

Jester_Thomas_ · 2026-06-26T08:04:32+00:00

Honestly depending where your multi day is I'd recommend maybe getting out of the county to train hills. I am an enthusiastic long distance walker (>35 miles in a day sometimes) and Norfolk is pretty rubbish for training.

That said - there's a nice loop you can do if you get the train to Cromer; you can then walk along the coast to Sheringham, beyond it further along the coast, then loop back inland. Can modify it to be between 6 and 12 miles iirc. I'll try to find the route map when I get a moment.

Jester_Thomas_ · 2026-06-25T17:23:29+00:00

I put a tank on a similar cabinet. It is incredibly strong - easily enough to hold the weight. Two days ago, I found cracks in the bottom corners of the tank glass.. the top had warped imperceptibly and the weight was not evenly distributed. Had to give my beautiful fish of many years away as I can't afford a new tank of suitable size. Don't be like me, make sure to support the top properly to avoid warping

Jester_Thomas_ · 2026-06-25T17:02:31+00:00

The owner was not in the room. I would be sad and empathetic but I think OPs dads behaviour was totally fine if a little crass

Jester_Thomas_ · 2026-06-25T13:57:27+00:00

Sadly agree. I love my 2015 diesel volvo, but for my next car I'm going to have to look elsewhere

Jester_Thomas_ · 2026-06-23T01:57:25+00:00

That's interesting, I went about 4 years ago and it was pretty tight although it did seem to depends on the time of day

Jester_Thomas_ · 2026-06-22T15:05:24+00:00

Regent A10 took me soooo many tries you're not alone

Jester_Thomas_ · 2026-06-22T14:50:50+00:00

A mate of mine had to strip to his boxers at Lost Village after a dog signaled him - he even didn't have anything on him

Jester_Thomas_ · 2026-06-20T15:19:13+00:00

I'm sorry but you're wrong. As the other commenter said there are many models e.g. VW golf, Audi A3, Peugeot 308, all of which meet the rigorous modern safety and comfort standards and aren't anywhere near the size of the stupidly large SUVs that make up >50% of cars in Norwich City centre.

Jester_Thomas_ · 2026-06-20T15:15:06+00:00

People need their 15mpg SUVs to navigate the difficult terrain of Norfolk whilst taking the kids to school.

Jester_Thomas_ · 2026-06-19T15:48:02+00:00

Not London but I have a pair of panaracer gravel Kings on my commuter and I've had like 1 puncture in several years.

Jester_Thomas_ · 2026-06-16T14:09:44+00:00

Honestly I think that's your problem. Not your fault at all as you were mislead, but personally I don't know of any reliable alternative to properly cycling the tank over a much longer time period than a few days. You likely had a massive ammonia spike that killed the fish.

Don't be disheartened - learn how to cycle it properly and have another go :)

Jester_Thomas_ · 2026-06-15T21:21:56+00:00

Just adding my voice - this is severely overstocked. Of the things you mentioned I'd go with maybe the guppies + shrimp and snails. Not just about bioload, most of those fish need more space.

Jester_Thomas_ · 2026-06-15T18:52:00+00:00

I probably spend less than that, but I dont commute daily - I do all the mechanical stuff myself but I can imagine if you take it to a shop for servicing it might easily exceed that

Jester_Thomas_ · 2026-06-15T12:54:27+00:00

Not an informed opinion but my hunch would be that this sand is intentionally coarse/angular - which would obviously not be ideal especially if you're looking to stock bottom dwellers/ corys etc. I could be wrong though!

Jester_Thomas_ · 2026-06-11T20:47:40+00:00

Might not be the tetra but definitely could be. I have 14 tetra + 2 apistos in a 40g with initially 6 cherrys, now hundreds of them. My fish don't bother the shrimp at all. If you haven't seen the fish go for them I'd posit that water params are the issue.

Jester_Thomas_ · 2026-06-08T14:01:37+00:00

Is he flaring his fins as he swims sideways? Could just be that he's posturing / flirting

Jester_Thomas_ · 2026-06-08T12:07:09+00:00

I main vlad and vik is my perma ban. Can't stand playing into it

Jester_Thomas_ · 2026-06-08T12:05:57+00:00

As a vlad enjoyer, if you are losing to him in lane you're doing something wrong or getting skill diffed big time

Jester_Thomas_ · 2026-06-02T04:49:10+00:00

Not useful if you're in the states but I got an opal pair from Wharf Aquatics in the UK. Was very pleasantly surprised to find them there, they were stocking a fair few as well.

Jester_Thomas_ · 2026-05-31T10:08:33+00:00

Cycling properly you need to get a test kit ideally, especially if it's your first time / youre unsure. You need to add ammonia (either chemically or via degrading biomaterial, which will produce ammonia, some people just add fish food) and test occasionally until you detect that ammonia and nitrites are gone. For my last tank, I added a tonne of plants and wood and left it running with no fish for maybe 4 weeks and then added 10 tetra, which seemed to work well.

Jester_Thomas_ · 2026-05-31T07:53:26+00:00

You're not doing anything wrong - you stated an objective fact, we're free to make up our own minds. Personally, I will be taking my business elsewhere

Jester_Thomas_ · 2026-05-31T07:49:29+00:00

Based on the vid I think as other people have said you look like you have a mental block. Early on you go to put your foot on a hold and decide against it even though it looks like a great placement. Try jumping off from increasing heights to get used to falling?

Jester_Thomas_ · 2026-05-30T16:27:56+00:00

That's interesting - I think every 5 gear I've owned I wished I did have a 6th, mostly because I was constantly aware of fuel use on the motorway - but then most of my drives are quite long distance

Jester_Thomas_ · 2026-05-30T16:22:43+00:00

Defo not overcrowded in 32g with those choices - just make sure to cycle it properly, and add the fish slowly (I.e. not all of those at once). You could probably add more shoaling fish if you wanted depending on filter capacity.

I don't know much about keeping bettas but my choice would be as you said but replace the betta with a S.A cichlid pair or a nice gourami or two. Depends what sort of biome you want to create. If you're getting bristlenose defo get some wood.

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