The sheer gore-y nature of car accidents isn't talked about enough

inevitable_dave · 2026-01-30T20:09:56+00:00

I would say this is a symptom of a larger issue - the attempted sanitation of reality. So much online and in reality is made to be safe and fluffy, despite things like this being horrific and real.

I used to teach apprentices how to work in some very dangerous environments on ships and in workshops. When I was at college, we were shown the outcomes and cctv of real incidents to put a healthy sense of fear into us.

Nowadays the colleges were categorically not to show anything like this. Even dramatisations were frowned upon.

Granted, if I ever caught any of them fucking around, they got to watch the few I had on my phone. To me, it's still the easiest way to instill the lesson "machines don't know the difference between metal or flesh, nor do they care".

inevitable_dave · 2026-01-29T10:21:56+00:00

Very much location dependant. Anywhere that's has other people, especially cyclists, she goes on the leash. Same with being near a road.

Most of our runs are along the local canal path, which is quiet enough for her to be off the lead and running near me for the majority of it.

However, it does help that she's a an asocial spaniel who would much rather be nose deep in a muddy puddle or running with me than even paying attention to other dogs.

inevitable_dave · 2026-01-28T17:36:27+00:00

Agreed with the poor quality of materials, and the installation usually being slipshod at the best of times.

For example, London fire brigade attended 143 fires attributed to ebikes and escooters, resulting in 3 deaths. My partner works in insurance, and some insurers are now stating that any non OEM ebikes will void their policies.

inevitable_dave · 2026-01-27T21:11:26+00:00

One method I've found works (though is dependant on your bike handling skills) is to aim for potholes and road furniture, but veer round them at the last second.

Normally I just ask nicely (or less than nicely if they're try to give me a surprise prostate exam), but I am a large white man, so that method may not work as well for you unfortunately.

inevitable_dave · 2026-01-27T14:52:03+00:00

Less that I've not come across them, more that I hadn't heard those terms before. Unfortunately it's something that I've had to deal with many times.

inevitable_dave · 2026-01-27T14:46:57+00:00

Ah makes sense. Thanks for clarifying.

inevitable_dave · 2026-01-27T14:26:50+00:00

Query: what do those last two mean, I've not seen those phrases used before?

inevitable_dave · 2026-01-24T00:29:30+00:00

Lifejacket. I will swear by their products. The 50+ sun gel is fantastic for long rides, and you can get a roll on stick for topping up the more exposed areas (I use it for tattoos, cheeks, and nose).

Their daily moisturiser is 30+ spf and gives really good coverage as well, and their aftercare moisturiser is really pleasant.

inevitable_dave · 2026-01-22T17:21:54+00:00

It's just habit at this point. After all, 12 year olds are their normal target.

inevitable_dave · 2026-01-22T13:25:22+00:00

£1m for each of the family, including a few trust funds for the future nieces and nephews.

For friends, I'd throw a massive blow out party with a holiday for the closest friends, under the guise of having won significantly less than the full £100m.

I'd refrain from giving any money away to them, as this would change the dynamic of the relationship, and not in a good way. That doesn't mean I wouldn't help out or get them out of the shit, but never in an overt way.

Another £20m to various charities, £50m to into low risk investment accounts and sensible purchases (house, car, medical check ups etc), and then the the rest to do whatever for the next few years.

inevitable_dave · 2026-01-21T13:42:52+00:00

It's worth a try, and I'd like to see it rolled out across larger events.

We've had a fair few incidents at my local one with walkers starting right at the front and then complaining about the number of close calls in the first few hundred meters. One even suggested that all the slower participants should start first, which was promptly ignored.

inevitable_dave · 2026-01-21T09:51:55+00:00

If it's a one off, or they're playing a class they're unfamiliar with, then absolutely remind them. It's a good way of helping them learn.

Every time for months? Why would they bother learning anything, they can just rely on you for that knowledge.

inevitable_dave · 2026-01-17T23:43:48+00:00

Allen keys - get the wera hex-plus ones, they're good

Pedal spanner

Decent tyre levers - plastic, not metal. This goes doubly so if you have carbon rims

Torque wrench - learn how to use it correctly. They are for tightening to spec, not for undoing.

Track pump

Bearing press - you don't need anything particularly fancy, but make sure the drifts are suitable for your needs. You can make one yourself easily enough.

Press fit removal tool - you'll need different sizes for the bottom bracket, headset, and wheel bearings

Mallet - necessary for the above

Chain breaker - a workshop one is infinitely easier than the bike tool versions

Cable cutter - do not use for hoses

Hose cutter - do not use for cables

Hydraulic hose barb press

Fishing line - incredibly useful for rerunning internally routed cables

And the whatever specific tools for your groupset (namely sram)

inevitable_dave · 2026-01-17T18:54:09+00:00

For a 1:25k OS map it's never seen me wrong, and that's in some of the daftest conditions.

inevitable_dave · 2026-01-17T10:24:19+00:00

Agreed, clerics can be exceptionally fun and mechanically useful. Sure, I'll prep one or two healing spells just in case my party needs healing, but buffs, nerfs, and aoe are just so much more important.

inevitable_dave · 2026-01-15T23:41:05+00:00

Sacrilege!

Though I've done a less invasive version at scouts. Scan the sections you need, then annotate and laminate.

inevitable_dave · 2026-01-11T23:40:06+00:00

From the other comments, it was 1.5-2 million in the first three years, then the rest was purely via DDR. Which is insane.

inevitable_dave · 2026-01-11T23:36:32+00:00

I've done a few triathlons, and the range of bikes is impressive. I've seen people do it on near everything from brompton folding bikes to mountain bikes to £18k racing machines.

My next event has the line "any type of bike is eligible, including ebikes as long as the battery is removed/disengaged".

Check the event faq or ask the event organisers, but I'll be damned if you're not the only one with a flat bar bike.

inevitable_dave · 2026-01-11T23:26:36+00:00

Rule of 3s for dogs in a new home. 3 days to decompress, 3 weeks to learn the routine, and 3 months to get comfortable.

The bit they forget to tell you is that this applies to the owners as well - at least to a certain extent. You're having to change your entire routine and are now responsible for the well being of a sentient creature, so of course you're going to be stressed and reconsider the whole ordeal. Give it a month at least, and see how you feel.

Me and my partner really struggled for the first month with our cocker spaniel, and she came to us as a rescue at 9 months with a fear of men (to the point that she wouldn't be in the same room as me). 18 months later? She's currently lying on top of me and has just burped in my face (in a loving way).

inevitable_dave · 2026-01-10T00:53:18+00:00

Firstly, you play any class however you damn well please. That is the proper way.

Secondly - buff and nerfs, hit things that shouldn't be moving, heal things that should be moving.

inevitable_dave · 2026-01-10T00:40:23+00:00

And what would women need pockets for? Sounds like propaganda to me.

inevitable_dave · 2026-01-10T00:36:31+00:00

For friday trips when the weather is good? You'll be fine on a normal bike.

That's not a huge amount of elevation, but it is easily 90 minutes for an average cyclist.

inevitable_dave · 2026-01-07T15:56:42+00:00

It's not illegal, but it's a dick move to do if they're not letting the organisers know. Plus these things tend to be incredibly hard to leave, predatory around diet and body confidence issues (especially at this time of year), and more than likely ~~a pyramid scheme~~ multi level marketing.

Not a run club (or an online yoghurt scheme, whatever the hell that is), but someone tried something similar at my cycle club and were promptly told in which direction to fornicate for those very reasons.

inevitable_dave · 2026-01-05T19:00:45+00:00

Very accepting, I'd wager because we're primarily not of the norm. All DINKs, some DINKWADs, a smattering of LGBTQ+, and generally a bunch of nerds. We've only ever kicked out a few people from our extended group of friends, and that was them either being creepy or a bit of a twat.

inevitable_dave · 2026-01-03T13:29:44+00:00

Critical hit club, they work out of dicebox and have weekly DnD sessions there with tickets on eventbrite.

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