Wheels and Heels

On Sat, 1 Mar 2008 02:46:11 -0800 (PST),

TimHenderson said:

Why wasn't I told ?:

http://www.hackney.gov.uk/wheelsandheels.htm

I'm very disappointed. While it's usually scooter riders in high heels,
I have seen a cyclist in high heels (and I mean high heels, not just
heels). All those models are in trainers, even when pushing the bike.

Tim.

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On Sat, 1 Mar 2008 11:18:14 +0000 (UTC) someone who may be Tim
Woodall <[email hidden]> wrote this:-

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

http://www.hackney.gov.uk/wheelsandheels.htm

I'm very disappointed. While it's usually scooter riders in high heels,
I have seen a cyclist in high heels (and I mean high heels, not just
heels). All those models are in trainers, even when pushing the bike.

Indeed. ISTM that they have committed an offence by falsely
describing the event.

That leaves aside the question of riding bikes in heels, which is a
separate one. If someone wants to do that then I'm all in favour,
though it probably isn't the way to ride for long distances.

--
David Hansen, Edinburgh
I will *always* explain revoked encryption keys, unless RIP prevents me
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David Hansen said:

On Sat, 1 Mar 2008 11:18:14 +0000 (UTC) someone who may be Tim
Woodall <[email hidden]> wrote this:-

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

http://www.hackney.gov.uk/wheelsandheels.htm

I'm very disappointed. While it's usually scooter riders in high heels,
I have seen a cyclist in high heels (and I mean high heels, not just
heels). All those models are in trainers, even when pushing the bike.

Indeed. ISTM that they have committed an offence by falsely
describing the event.

That leaves aside the question of riding bikes in heels, which is a
separate one. If someone wants to do that then I'm all in favour,
though it probably isn't the way to ride for long distances.

Plenty of pictures on one of the Copenhagen cycling blogs which I found
while searching for appropriate clobber for my favourite wife.

<http://copenhagengirlsonbikes.blogspot.com/>

Cheers,
Luke

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David Hansen wrote on 01/03/2008 :

Quoted message said:

That leaves aside the question of riding bikes in heels, which is a
separate one. If someone wants to do that then I'm all in favour,
though it probably isn't the way to ride for long distances.

Actually, they're not bad for cycling - very like (old fashioned)
racing shoes, if you think about it. They're the right shape, and the
ones I've used were pretty stiff. It might be hard to fit shoe plates,
though (I've used them with clips and straps), and stopping has the
potential to become rather similar to this if you forget you're *not*
wearing racing shoes:

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=r85uAiZjBlQ

Perhaps I should add that I gained my experience when taking part in a
fancy dress time trial... ;o)

--
Simon

On Sat, 01 Mar 2008 18:12:17 GMT someone who may be
[email hidden] (Ekul Namsob) wrote this:-

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Plenty of pictures on one of the Copenhagen cycling blogs which I found
while searching for appropriate clobber for my favourite wife.

<http://copenhagengirlsonbikes.blogspot.com/>

Some excellent photographs. I particularly liked this bit of text,
"36% of Copenhageners ride their bike each day on an advanced
network of bike lanes. This blog highlights who they are and how
bikes are an inseparable part of our streets and our culture. And
how a normal bike culture doesn't involve lycra, expensive gear and
fancy bikes."

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On Sat, 01 Mar 2008 18:25:31 GMT someone who may be Simon D
<[email hidden]> wrote this:-

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

That leaves aside the question of riding bikes in heels, which is a
separate one. If someone wants to do that then I'm all in favour,
though it probably isn't the way to ride for long distances.

Actually, they're not bad for cycling - very like (old fashioned)
racing shoes, if you think about it.

I think I'll give it a miss, even if it was for a fancy dress time
trial.

--
David Hansen, Edinburgh
I will *always* explain revoked encryption keys, unless RIP prevents me
http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts2000/00023--e.htm#54

David Hansen submitted this idea :

Quoted message said:

On Sat, 01 Mar 2008 18:25:31 GMT someone who may be Simon D
<[email hidden]> wrote this:-

Quoted message said:

Actually, they're not bad for cycling - very like (old fashioned)
racing shoes, if you think about it.

I think I'll give it a miss, even if it was for a fancy dress time
trial.

You've no sense of adventure!

--
Simon

David Hansen said:

On Sat, 1 Mar 2008 11:18:14 +0000 (UTC) someone who may be Tim
Woodall <[email hidden]> wrote this:-

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

http://www.hackney.gov.uk/wheelsandheels.htm

I'm very disappointed. While it's usually scooter riders in high heels,
I have seen a cyclist in high heels (and I mean high heels, not just
heels). All those models are in trainers, even when pushing the bike.

Indeed. ISTM that they have committed an offence by falsely
describing the event.

Oh, for heaven's sake. Surely /anything/ which makes bikes 'cool' to younger
people is to be applauded, not derided. OK, it isn't perfect, but so what?
Half a loaf really is better than no bread.

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On Sun, 02 Mar 2008 10:00:14 GMT someone who may be Simon D
<[email hidden]> wrote this:-

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

I think I'll give it a miss, even if it was for a fancy dress time
trial.

You've no sense of adventure!

Not for fancy dress:-)

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David Hansen, Edinburgh
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http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts2000/00023--e.htm#54

On Sun, 02 Mar 2008 10:35:21 +0000 someone who may be Simon Brooke
<[email hidden]> wrote this:-

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Oh, for heaven's sake. Surely /anything/ which makes bikes 'cool' to younger
people is to be applauded, not derided. OK, it isn't perfect, but so what?
Half a loaf really is better than no bread.

I think that is a false question. I'm sure "cool" but accurate names
can be thought up for such things.

--
David Hansen, Edinburgh
I will *always* explain revoked encryption keys, unless RIP prevents me
http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts2000/00023--e.htm#54

On Sat, 01 Mar 2008 18:12:17 GMT,

(Ekul Namsob) said:

David Hansen said:

On Sat, 1 Mar 2008 11:18:14 +0000 (UTC) someone who may be Tim
Woodall <[email hidden]> wrote this:-

Quoted message said:

> http://www.hackney.gov.uk/wheelsandheels.htm
>
I'm very disappointed. While it's usually scooter riders in high heels,
I have seen a cyclist in high heels (and I mean high heels, not just
heels). All those models are in trainers, even when pushing the bike.

Indeed. ISTM that they have committed an offence by falsely
describing the event.

That leaves aside the question of riding bikes in heels, which is a
separate one. If someone wants to do that then I'm all in favour,
though it probably isn't the way to ride for long distances.

Plenty of pictures on one of the Copenhagen cycling blogs which I found
while searching for appropriate clobber for my favourite wife.

<http://copenhagengirlsonbikes.blogspot.com/>

A friend of mine has recently started a London cycling blog...

http://londoncyclechic.blogspot.com/

TimHenderson said:

Why wasn't I told ?:

http://www.hackney.gov.uk/wheelsandheels.htm

It only came to light when I was browsing the cycling pages for
getting to next Saturday's Capitalwoman event

http://www.london.gov.uk/capitalwoman/event/cycling.jsp

and came across the link to the london cyclechic blog:

http://londoncyclechic.blogspot.com/

I'm as broadminded as the next person, but "biking with animals"?

Squashme said:

TimHenderson said:

Why wasn't I told ?:

Quoted message said:

http://www.hackney.gov.uk/wheelsandheels.htm

Quoted message said:

It only came to light when I was browsing the cycling pages for
getting to next Saturday's Capitalwoman event

Quoted message said:

http://www.london.gov.uk/capitalwoman/event/cycling.jsp

Quoted message said:

and came across the link to the london cyclechic blog:

Quoted message said:

http://londoncyclechic.blogspot.com/

I'm as broadminded as the next person, but "biking with animals"?

Apologies. This should have been attached to Ekul Namsob's
contribution. Well, it's early in the day.

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On Sun, 02 Mar 2008 10:35:21 +0000 someone who may be Simon Brooke
<[email hidden]> wrote this:-

Quoted message said:

Oh, for heaven's sake. Surely /anything/ which makes bikes 'cool' to
younger
people is to be applauded, not derided. OK, it isn't perfect, but so what?
Half a loaf really is better than no bread.

I think that is a false question. I'm sure "cool" but accurate names
can be thought up for such things.

Wasn't there some bloke in Scotland put on the sex offenders' register for
doing something that could perhaps be similar to what appears to just
possibly be going on in this photo?

http://www.hackney.gov.uk/wheels-and-heels13.jpg

As much as I love my bike, I just don't love it *that way* ;-)

wafflycat said:

Wasn't there some bloke in Scotland put on the sex offenders' register
for doing something that could perhaps be similar to what appears to
just possibly be going on in this photo?

Looks to me like the person is losing in a judo match against the bike!
While pretty hopeless, it's not illegal... ;-)

Pete.
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Quoted message said:

wafflycat said:

Wasn't there some bloke in Scotland put on the sex offenders' register
for doing something that could perhaps be similar to what appears to
just possibly be going on in this photo?

Looks to me like the person is losing in a judo match against the bike!
While pretty hopeless, it's not illegal... ;-)

Pete.

You innocent, you ;-)