10 things all riders hate

[WR6133]

Adjusting Chains. I know it's easy, I know it's quick but still it's a pain in the backside

[Dabz]

Cyclists - don't get me started! They're saving the environment by cycling but on the A36 every night I come home and get stuck in a tailback of cars stuck in second gear because a cyclist is taking up the lane - must cause more pollution than they're saving!

[Stuntsunlimited]

Cyclists - don't get me started! They're saving the environment by cycling but on the A36 every night I come home and get stuck in a tailback of cars stuck in second gear because a cyclist is taking up the lane - must cause more pollution than they're saving!

And if you watch the videos on youtube they are mostly self righteous twats... Really puts wasps up my arse!

[wiltshire builders]

No you get stuck because some idiot car driver doesn't know how to overtake and is now holding everyone else up.
Let me guess, when you get to the cyclist you're there for 5 seconds then sail past with room to spare?
Me too.

[Nelly]

Lost count of the times ive got on the bike, popped the helmet on, stuck the gloves on, velcroed all the pockets down etc etc. Sat waiting with the bike running then realise that the engine sounds a bit weird. Look down and there are my earplugs underneath the clip on the tank filler. Earplugs. Sodding things.

[Burbler]

Lost count of the times ive got on the bike, popped the helmet on, stuck the gloves on, velcroed all the pockets down etc etc. Sat waiting with the bike running then realise that the engine sounds a bit weird. Look down and there are my earplugs underneath the clip on the tank filler. Earplugs. Sodding things.

I had similar a few years ago. Bike sounded horrid...I'd left my helmet in the central library on top a bookcase.

[Trev]

Punctures - not had one for years (in fact so long I can't remember) and then two come along together so have no bike for this weekend

[WR6133]

no bike for this weekend

You thinned the collection that much???

I have a moped you can borrow

[Trev]

You thinned the collection that much???

I have a moped you can borrow

Might have to take you up on that offer. Only three T&T are the X7 which has motor in pieces waiting for rebuilt crank to come back, NC which has a rear tyre worn a little low (!?!) during my trip to Scotland last week (PR3 on order, great price btw from Oponeo) and the ever faithful Enfield which somehow picked up a puncture in the front on my way home night before last. At least it's prompted me to make this a 'sort the bikes out' weekend, weirdly I seem too busy riding during the Winter to fettle bikes, what the hell is that about?

[WR6133]

I seem too busy riding during the Winter to fettle bikes, what the hell is that about?

Dry(ish) Winter days = great riding

If you really need a weekend bike you can take my shed till Sunday evening.