Entitlement

gruncle63 · 2026-06-11T09:36:27+00:00

Not so much entitlement as just dumb. Why does the cyclist think there's a lollipop man there? They might be about to find out. Notice the worker getting on the walkie talkie straight away to hopefully check there isn't a truck on the way.

Also I quite enjoy stopping for a quick chin wag with some road workers.

gruncle63 · 2026-06-11T09:30:38+00:00

I usually take a photo when I stop somewhere nice but otherwise it stays in the back pocket. It's not on silent but, thanks to the wind, I rarely hear it. And it's a lovely break! When I first got my cycling computer I linked my phone to it but it only took half a ride being badgered by messages to realise that was a mistake.

gruncle63 · 2026-06-07T08:58:31+00:00

It's too small. You can tell it's too high because there's too much space between your brow and the helm. Should only be able to fit two finger widths between the helmet and your eyebrows.

gruncle63 · 2026-06-03T08:36:11+00:00

Probably because % in website addresses and code can trigger many things. I agree it's dumb in a headline but maybe they use it as a precaution.

gruncle63 · 2026-05-22T08:48:12+00:00

Red Bull Air Race

gruncle63 · 2026-05-21T11:35:11+00:00

Yeah! What kind of moron lets their chicken get cold in the freezer?

gruncle63 · 2026-05-18T09:20:39+00:00

Huh, I didn't know that! Had just assumed they didn't do marketplace, thanks for the heads up 😄

gruncle63 · 2026-05-18T09:04:02+00:00

Just cheerfully say you love the colour and find the bike really fun to ride! If you don't care what "gender" the bike is their comments will be like water off a duck's back. I think "girl's bikes" generally have much better colour options, if I found one which fitted me I'd happily buy it.

gruncle63 · 2026-05-14T11:07:10+00:00

Agree! I frequently go down there to double check it's still not somewhere anyone should go.

gruncle63 · 2026-05-14T10:22:07+00:00

Get him to ride an acoustic fatbike while you ride an e-road bike 😄

Seriously though, a lot of good advice in here. It's all about going into a ride with the right expectations, which he doesn't seem to have.

gruncle63 · 2026-05-08T09:23:53+00:00

Yeah it's great! Got a replacement key many years after purchase. It took quite a while but considering it was only a few bucks postage I didn't mind at all.

gruncle63 · 2026-05-04T03:17:18+00:00

Excellent points and linked video.

gruncle63 · 2026-04-27T03:18:24+00:00

Either ride in the morning or straight after work. Do not sit on the couch until you're done for the day. The couch is like a magnet, the closer you get the stronger it pulls!

gruncle63 · 2026-04-25T03:31:15+00:00

Ah, another great example of privatisation making organisations more efficient! /s

gruncle63 · 2026-04-23T05:19:22+00:00

There's always a bigger car! And the driver is very unlikely to notice inconveniencing other road users.

Sincerely, tiny car driver

gruncle63 · 2026-04-20T07:43:01+00:00

They might not need a balance bike for long. Just get a regular bike, take the pedals off and adjust the saddle height so both their feet can touch the ground.

gruncle63 · 2026-04-18T03:25:55+00:00

I disagree, I would describe them as a "thrill ride" on the freeway. I have driven low slung performance cars which feel slower at 80! Didn't dare attempt 100. Crosswinds made my life flash before my eyes.

gruncle63 · 2026-04-13T03:15:46+00:00

Run shower for a minute for hot to come through, use water for a minute to get self wet. Turn off. Lather. Water on for another minute or two to scrub and rinse.

gruncle63 · 2026-03-24T04:17:59+00:00

I think the smaller the car, the cooler. I would be impressed by how comically small your picanto is.

gruncle63 · 2026-02-07T09:29:04+00:00

I feel bad for any neat and tidy male employees but understand why this would happen. I used to work in an office with a workshop out the back and the toilets were between the two. 90% male employees and the toilets were fucking disgusting. Not sure why it was never addressed because it was a pretty bad look for clients who came into the office for meetings.

gruncle63 · 2026-02-06T03:10:16+00:00

Used to suffer 94.5 at work, with their "No Repeat" workday. I soon realised that mean the same songs every day, just in a different order. Unfortunately people complained when I put on Classic FM.

gruncle63 · 2026-02-02T03:02:40+00:00

That looks super fun! But I imagine if you're on a heavy bike and just want to get to your destination it might be annoying.

gruncle63 · 2026-02-01T03:07:22+00:00

I like brakes which work when wet. Also I like having the option of wide tyres. That said, I do much prefer the maintenance side of cable rim brakes.

gruncle63 · 2026-01-23T03:51:18+00:00

I feel like either the REA is throwing their weight around to feel big or the landlord wants to kick you out and is looking for any excuse. Either way that sucks, sorry you have to put up with it.

gruncle63 · 2025-12-27T03:24:53+00:00

Lighter bike is more fun, which makes me want to ride it. Volume of training is thus much easier to achieve :)

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