I’m back!
I’m knackered.
I have lots of stats, but I’ll do a proper write up tomorrow along with a story about an (ex) international cyclist who, in his ridiculous attempt to make himself feel better after nearly knocking me off my bike whilst he was in his car, claimed that because he was a (ex) international cyclist – he knew what he was doing and then had the cheek to blame me for turning my bike round a corner.
Of course, being an (ex) international cyclist he would know that on a 90 degree bend, cyclists can’t turn on a six pence – wouldn’t he?
Oops… That’s pretty much the story.
Anyway, I managed Manchester to Blackpool in 3hrs 35 minutes which I was pretty impressed with, though the last 10 miles was done in anger because a tosspot cyclist thought I was tailing him and slammed his brakes on and started having a go at me.
He didn’t take into account the very very busy road and the fact that I didn’t have a clear opportunity to overtake him safely – but, to be honest – thats fucking cyclists for you!
I was appalled by some of the riding I saw today – especially on the way back. Shame on you, and its not surprising the amount of shit cyclists get if, when cars reach a massive group of cyclists, they’re cycling 15 abreast!
Overall, I managed a total of 148.85 miles – frustrated that I couldn’t complete #july150 in one go though!
#1 by LTMWB on July 4, 2010 - 8:49 pm
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Well done matey why are there so many cunts on the road, international fucking cunt more like
#2 by jobysp on July 5, 2010 - 7:34 am
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LOL. I felt privellaged to be nearly knocked off my bike by an ex international cyclist.
#3 by Uncle Dick Madeley on July 4, 2010 - 10:12 pm
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Astonishing! Well done. Can’t begin to express how impressed I am.
Did you bring back any sticks of Blackpool rock?
#4 by jobysp on July 5, 2010 - 7:34 am
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Unfortuntely not – only stayed there 20 minutes.
#5 by @ridingthemoor on July 4, 2010 - 10:21 pm
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TOTALLY AGREE Joby. There was some shocking riding going on. People had no regard for other road users. I saw one rider go down the wrong side of the road into the path off on-coming traffic to jump round a group + cars that were waiting for the traffic lights to change. Dick. Plus he wasn’t wearing a helmet, double dick.
Other than the complete knobiness of some of the riders out there it was a cracking day and I was really pleased with my 5hrs 40 mins on my mountain bike.
#6 by jobysp on July 5, 2010 - 7:34 am
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I had a scream at one of them who, despite me being in the middle of the road overtaking parked cars going in the opposite direction on the correct side of the road, headed straight for me. Lucky he didn’t come any closer as I would have knocked the fucker off his bike.
#7 by ian... on July 4, 2010 - 10:29 pm
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Hey, well done…and glad to hear the anger management techniques aren’t working
;>D
#8 by jobysp on July 5, 2010 - 7:32 am
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LOL. I was calm up until the (ex) pro decided to get out of his car.
#9 by ian... on July 4, 2010 - 10:30 pm
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Lay off the non-helmet wearers. Each to their own – dick or not.
#10 by jobysp on July 5, 2010 - 7:32 am
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I think, in large group situations, its better to wear a helmet as if you fall off – the chances of a wheel hitting you in the head are much much greater – hence every professional racer wearing one in the Tour De France.
As for any other time – tis up to the rider, as its rarely ever going to help you unless you topple over into the side of a car.
My helmet has helped me once, and has a crack in it to tell the story – but had I not been wearing the helmet, my body would have probably automatically reacted and lifted my head up slightly – I’ll never know
#11 by Clive Chapman on July 5, 2010 - 5:40 am
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Nice one Joby, looking forward to the whole story!
#12 by jobysp on July 5, 2010 - 7:33 am
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Typing it as I speak, with two of my tentacles.
#13 by Adrian on July 5, 2010 - 5:55 am
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Thats bloody fast pedaling. Well done
#14 by jobysp on July 5, 2010 - 7:32 am
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Didn’t even try
#15 by Emma Rush on July 5, 2010 - 7:40 am
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Great stuff Joby. I didn’t manage 1/2 of journey in your speeds, but improved on last year.
+1 for the shocking riding. My fave was people riding slowly in the middle/edge of the lane, chatting to other slow riders and blocking the lane. No consideration for anyone. It was as if they thought that we were not out on a normal road. I also enjoyed the non-stop red light jumping (this was in the main by the impatient roadies) and a new way of taking a roundabout. Exit lane, ride onto roundabout, ride into desired lane. Brilliant!
#16 by carrie on July 5, 2010 - 7:43 am
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I have a dent in my head from an altercation with a road. 6 months on and it’s still tender. Always wearer of a helmet now, rather safe than sorry.
Well done Joby.
#17 by Uncle Dick Madeley on July 5, 2010 - 8:53 am
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I wish people wouldn’t use ‘Dick’ as a form of insult. I find it very hurtful.
#18 by jobysp on July 5, 2010 - 10:50 am
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Sorry Dick you Dick
#19 by DrS on July 5, 2010 - 10:45 am
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I paid them all to dick about and make you angry
#20 by jobysp on July 5, 2010 - 10:50 am
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Would have cost you a lorra lorra wonga
#21 by DrS on July 5, 2010 - 10:56 am
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I gave them the “Get out of RLJ Jail Free” ticket.
Which in turn will further infuriate you at a later date.
#22 by jobysp on July 5, 2010 - 11:01 am
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Cunt
#23 by Toby Field on July 5, 2010 - 12:33 pm
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When I did the London to Brighton there was the same shit standard of riding by twat cyclists. Only difference by the sounds of it, is the number of riders.