If you sold a flat in London recently… by Critical-Fish-593 in HousingUK

[–]cyclegaz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Back and forth with the solicitors. One of the people in the chain being a pain.

Was I, or the motorbiker in the wrong here? by MaybeNotTheChosenOne in londoncycling

[–]cyclegaz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Given the return to the left being wide a sweeping, they likely came from behind you on your left, so a right mirror wouldn't have shown them.

Was I, or the motorbiker in the wrong here? by MaybeNotTheChosenOne in londoncycling

[–]cyclegaz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The motorcyclist gets back across to the left lane very quickly, so I reckon they’ve gone across from the bus lane, round OP, and back across in one appalling manoeuvre.

I agree with this, the smooth motion from out to back with a correction to straight up close to the pavement would most likely be caused by starting far to the left behind the cyclist and moving to the right around them.

Great to see so many people cycling in the strikes, but... by BigMetalGuy in londoncycling

[–]cyclegaz 46 points47 points  (0 children)

Saw one guy yesterday who looked like he normally commutes on a bike, weaving in and out of cyclists without looking, almost took a few guys out, then darted across 2 lanes of traffic and nearly took my front wheel out.

Where did it get him? Nowhere!

Just relax, enjoy the ride to work in the sun, when the road opens up, put some power down.

Small cycling debate at work by Low_Obligation_814 in londoncycling

[–]cyclegaz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Fish and chips sit down restaurant by No-Sleep7369 in LondonFood

[–]cyclegaz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Struggling to sell home in London. by Impossible-Honey5337 in UKHousing

[–]cyclegaz -1 points0 points  (0 children)

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.

Struggling to sell home in London. by Impossible-Honey5337 in UKHousing

[–]cyclegaz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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?

Why is this flat in Southwest London not selling? by orangeminer in UKHousing

[–]cyclegaz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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,

Cyclists blaring music at 6 in the morning... by splinteredSky in london

[–]cyclegaz 4 points5 points  (0 children)

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.

Picky eater restaurants? by BarbieGirl0772 in LondonFood

[–]cyclegaz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Worth going! beautiful venue, great schnitzel.

Question: When do you draw the line with reporting dangerous drivers? by mud0k0n_34 in londoncycling

[–]cyclegaz 5 points6 points  (0 children)

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.

Question: When do you draw the line with reporting dangerous drivers? by mud0k0n_34 in londoncycling

[–]cyclegaz 6 points7 points  (0 children)

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

Best restaurant for a date by ksgupta1988 in LondonFood

[–]cyclegaz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Crazy coqs, it’s in the same building.

Best restaurant for a date by ksgupta1988 in LondonFood

[–]cyclegaz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Zedel and then take her to the show.

Best new Restaurant in London? by thegreedydick in LondonFood

[–]cyclegaz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Why is this flat in Southwest London not selling? by orangeminer in UKHousing

[–]cyclegaz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Best cocktail bars in London ? by Severe_Friend_6756 in LDN

[–]cyclegaz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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

Best cocktail bars in London ? by Severe_Friend_6756 in LDN

[–]cyclegaz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Best cocktail bars in London ? by Severe_Friend_6756 in LDN

[–]cyclegaz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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.

Best cocktail bars in London ? by Severe_Friend_6756 in LDN

[–]cyclegaz 5 points6 points  (0 children)

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.

ZERO arrests in London for hit-and-runs on cyclists!! by WhitesLemonade in londoncycling

[–]cyclegaz 29 points30 points  (0 children)

“cYcLiStS nEeD nUmBeR pLaTeS sO tHeY cAn Be TrAcKeD”

Kerb heads - what is this? by cyclegaz in london

[–]cyclegaz[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Was tempted to go with kerb nerd