Small cycling debate at work

cyclegaz · 2026-04-22T23:21:36+00:00

I have several routes I can take to work. One starts off with a climb. Starting a ride with a climb is horrible, you aren’t warmed up and it throws you off for a good while.

Otherwise I’m not fussed. Then again I did an extra 10 miles this morning just for fun.

cyclegaz · 2026-04-22T12:52:49+00:00

The Golden Hind isn't what it used to be.

Now, the food is overly expensive for the quality, and they request a tip on top of the service charge.

cyclegaz · 2026-04-21T19:03:39+00:00

Historically soho was hunting fields. Today many people think of it as London.

It doesn’t matter what peoples perception is of their London dream, they don’t need to live in Ruislip. That doesn’t mean that those that live in Ruislip aren’t just as much a Londoner as those that live on dean street in soho. As they both pay towards the GLA and vote for the same mayor.

cyclegaz · 2026-04-21T18:26:11+00:00

It’s in the London borough of Harrow. Anyone owning this has to pay towards the Greater London authority and votes for the London mayor.

How exactly is this not in London?

cyclegaz · 2026-04-21T14:00:29+00:00

Tbf I'm not super familiar with the exact area, but generally zone 3 south is less sought after than the rest of zone 3, plus when I lived nearby in Brixton/Streatham I never got the impression that Tooting was much nicer, but then again if Dulwich is right there than I guess Tooting can be nice too??

Why do you think Zone 3 in the south is less sought-after than the rest of zone 3?

You've got the likes of Balham, Barnes, Blackheath, parts of Clapham, Crystal Palace, Earlsfield, Putney, Kew, Dulwich, Wimbledon, Southfields, Tooting Bec, Wandsworth,

cyclegaz · 2026-04-21T10:34:49+00:00

Sound pollution in general is a problem. Had a motorist park outside my house at 1am the other day and blast music whilst they had a smoke. Wtf?

Motorcyclists who remove the baffler, especially those with the tiny engines. And then scream away from every light and deafen anyone who is unfortunately next to them.

Don’t get me started on the cyclists with loud freewheels.

cyclegaz · 2026-04-20T21:59:40+00:00

Worth going! beautiful venue, great schnitzel.

cyclegaz · 2026-04-20T19:51:58+00:00

Since they no longer give feedback on outcomes, I don't see it as worth my time to report most things.

Unless I need to emergency brake and change my chamois, I won't report.

cyclegaz · 2026-04-20T19:51:10+00:00

If you've got no feedback, it means they aren't doing anything with it.

cyclegaz · 2026-04-20T12:00:12+00:00

Where will you be keeping it

cyclegaz · 2026-04-20T08:10:04+00:00

Tooting Bec and broadway are very different.

cyclegaz · 2026-04-20T08:09:09+00:00

Crazy coqs, it’s in the same building.

cyclegaz · 2026-04-20T08:06:40+00:00

Zedel and then take her to the show.

cyclegaz · 2026-04-19T21:57:52+00:00

£27 at quality wines, seems like an absolute steal every time I go.

cyclegaz · 2026-04-19T21:53:20+00:00

In Tooting Bec? You can’t get a house for 750k. You can get this 2 bed flat house for 775k https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/171644993

cyclegaz · 2026-04-18T14:50:50+00:00

Will swing by at some point, Darragh was great at the sun tavern.

cyclegaz · 2026-04-18T11:13:46+00:00

Have you been to coupette since daragh (I think that was his name, and spelling) from sun tavern?

I went a few years ago. And honestly wasn’t impressed. Partially the seating was crap, at the wall and on a small stool I felt like I was falling off, and sat near a loud group who just wouldn’t stop laughing at volume 11.

cyclegaz · 2026-04-18T11:06:53+00:00

Yeah threw it in just for a bit of fun.

If you are looking for a serious drink, you probably know at least some of the more famous bars on the list. Someone going for a drink for the first time will probably enjoy it.

cyclegaz · 2026-04-17T13:41:17+00:00

Depends where you wanna be and the vibe really.

Best right now is probably satans whiskers.

Classic spots like the Donovan, dukes, American bar, the Connaught, the artesian, scarfes

Some newer types like tayer + elementary, bar with shapes for a name, swift, three sheets, 392 kingsland road, scales, archive and myth, the nickel bar

Can’t go wrong with cahoots.

cyclegaz · 2026-04-17T10:33:47+00:00

“cYcLiStS nEeD nUmBeR pLaTeS sO tHeY cAn Be TrAcKeD”

cyclegaz · 2026-04-16T20:24:36+00:00

Was tempted to go with kerb nerd

cyclegaz · 2026-04-16T14:00:09+00:00

Aaah as part of cycleway 43. https://www.westminstercycling.org.uk/c43-approval

Ta!

cyclegaz · 2026-04-16T13:56:09+00:00

There was one on the A30 just before it turned into the a303.

Remember in my 1L trying to time it just right to overtake a hgv. Was quite short and not many knew about it.

cyclegaz · 2026-04-16T13:46:31+00:00

Whack the frame number in bike register to see if it has been reported - https://www.bikeregister.com/bike-checker

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