Things you always wanted to know the answer to [Vol. 2]
Discussion
Hugo a Gogo said:
DervVW said:
Hugo a Gogo said:
DervVW said:
grumbledoak said:
Sargeant Orange said:
I've just thrown a spider out of the bedroom window, he hit the floor & scuttled off like nothing happened. Why didn't he die? It must be the equivalent of a human being chucked off a cliff
F = ma, where m is "f
k all". The insect kingdom in general has little to fear from falling.a bigger creature wouldn't get enough air
http://insects.about.com/od/morphology/f/breathing...
lord trumpton said:
Continuing with the cycling theme....why oh why when out in packs do they abandon the highway code and ride along in some sort of tour de france swarm? Maybe 3 or 4 across and 5 deep?
I do respect their right to use the road in safety etc but why I see them pissing along the road like this I find jt hard not to think about a gruesome ending for them. Cyclecocks
I should start by saying I'm a very keen cyclist and not some dI do respect their right to use the road in safety etc but why I see them pissing along the road like this I find jt hard not to think about a gruesome ending for them. Cyclecocks
head cycle hater, but the simple answer is that they're aholes.The more complex answer is:
Riding in a tight group is easier, the head of the group breaks the wind resistance giving the following riders an easier time, even at a very high level of competitive racing competing riders will take their turn at the lead.
Also, it's more sociable, it allows you to chat away with your fellow riders.
And finally it's their right - the law is straight forward, there is no second-tier road users, if you're on the road than you have every right to your entire lane, so why not share it with your fellow riders - it's one of the first thing they teach you when you do your CBT / Bike test.
So, it's more efficient, more sociable and perfectly right and legal - which of course doesn't make it MASSIVELY ANTI-SOCIAL, the reality it most riders are total fantasists, from their Rapha Sky replica strip to their £10k carbon wonderbikes that are completely wasted on them, truth is their formation isn't nearly tight enough to be aerodynamic, they never talk to each other than taking up so much pointlessly just pisses everyone else off.
Legally right, morally wrong, but that's just my opinion.
P-Jay said:
And finally it's their right - the law is straight forward, there is no second-tier road users, if you're on the road than you have every right to your entire lane, so why not share it with your fellow riders - it's one of the first thing they teach you when you do your CBT / Bike test.
It's also my legal right to paint myself black and walk the wrong way up lane 2 of the A14 at 2AM. Just saying, like.
OpulentBob said:
P-Jay said:
And finally it's their right - the law is straight forward, there is no second-tier road users, if you're on the road than you have every right to your entire lane, so why not share it with your fellow riders - it's one of the first thing they teach you when you do your CBT / Bike test.
It's also my legal right to paint myself black and walk the wrong way up lane 2 of the A14 at 2AM. Just saying, like.
P-Jay said:
OpulentBob said:
P-Jay said:
And finally it's their right - the law is straight forward, there is no second-tier road users, if you're on the road than you have every right to your entire lane, so why not share it with your fellow riders - it's one of the first thing they teach you when you do your CBT / Bike test.
It's also my legal right to paint myself black and walk the wrong way up lane 2 of the A14 at 2AM. Just saying, like.
P-Jay said:
lord trumpton said:
Continuing with the cycling theme....why oh why when out in packs do they abandon the highway code and ride along in some sort of tour de france swarm? Maybe 3 or 4 across and 5 deep?
I do respect their right to use the road in safety etc but why I see them pissing along the road like this I find jt hard not to think about a gruesome ending for them. Cyclecocks
I should start by saying I'm a very keen cyclist and not some dI do respect their right to use the road in safety etc but why I see them pissing along the road like this I find jt hard not to think about a gruesome ending for them. Cyclecocks
head cycle hater, but the simple answer is that they're aholes.The more complex answer is:
Riding in a tight group is easier, the head of the group breaks the wind resistance giving the following riders an easier time, even at a very high level of competitive racing competing riders will take their turn at the lead.
Also, it's more sociable, it allows you to chat away with your fellow riders.
And finally it's their right - the law is straight forward, there is no second-tier road users, if you're on the road than you have every right to your entire lane, so why not share it with your fellow riders - it's one of the first thing they teach you when you do your CBT / Bike test.
So, it's more efficient, more sociable and perfectly right and legal - which of course doesn't make it MASSIVELY ANTI-SOCIAL, the reality it most riders are total fantasists, from their Rapha Sky replica strip to their £10k carbon wonderbikes that are completely wasted on them, truth is their formation isn't nearly tight enough to be aerodynamic, they never talk to each other than taking up so much pointlessly just pisses everyone else off.
Legally right, morally wrong, but that's just my opinion.
Edited by lord trumpton on Tuesday 23 September 19:17
Cadburys Roses - they are all individually wrapped so why can't they print the chocolate type on the wrapper i.e. 'coffee..' or whatever rather than throw in a bit of card (which always goes missing early on and opens the possibility of accidentally eating a coffee one) with the pictures and names on?
wildone63 said:
Can i ask two questions in one posting?
Why are the french words 'convoi exceptionnel' used on oversize loads on UK roads?
Why do car dealers some times list their cheaper cars as 'P/X to clear' or more specifically what does 'to clear' actually mean?
Technically that's 3 questions Why are the french words 'convoi exceptionnel' used on oversize loads on UK roads?
Why do car dealers some times list their cheaper cars as 'P/X to clear' or more specifically what does 'to clear' actually mean?
Well, part ex to clear is meant to mean they took it as a part ex, almost unwillingly and want to shift it on ASAP.
For example, if it were a BMW specialist that took a Mercedes from an enlightened convert, and wanted to get the Merc off their forecourt as soon as possible.
As for the Convoi sign, I imagine people agreed to it to keep the French quiet.
For example, if it were a BMW specialist that took a Mercedes from an enlightened convert, and wanted to get the Merc off their forecourt as soon as possible.
As for the Convoi sign, I imagine people agreed to it to keep the French quiet.
TheEnd said:
Well, part ex to clear is meant to mean they took it as a part ex, almost unwillingly and want to shift it on ASAP.
For example, if it were a BMW specialist that took a Mercedes from an enlightened convert, and wanted to get the Merc off their forecourt as soon as possible.
So it means they want to "sell" it then?For example, if it were a BMW specialist that took a Mercedes from an enlightened convert, and wanted to get the Merc off their forecourt as soon as possible.
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