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It certainly been a wet time for cycling. The tips from last spring, Bulletin 5 and 6 apply again, even more so, this year!
And the results? So far, so good, no flats! On one morning, the back tyre lost pressure, but stayed firm after being pumped up that afternoon. This must indicate that the tube sealed itself. Will have a final verdict by next Bulletin...
This is not only to give warning not to change course suddenly, but also to prevent overly startling them (a well maintained bike with slick tyres is the perfect stealth vehicle; hearing the unexpected sudden whoosh as one passes from behind at a closing speed of up to 30km/hr is indeed not a very pleasant experience).
What bell, do you say? Under the new NRR Cyclist Rules, bicycles are required to have a suitable such sounding device.
I also recommend ringing routinely upon approaching a blind corner (I have 5 such on my daily route). Maybe in one trip in every 100, it seems to help prevent a dangerous situation by at least giving the other party some advance warning.
And the bell might as well be reasonably loud. I plundered one off an old road bike which gives a strong clear ring lasting about 5 seconds. Dont make them like they used too...
There are lots of summer rides scheduled; see the above web site for details.
Well thats it for these 2 months. Happy cycling! -Peter.
oooooooo Be Active for Life ! oooooooo
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