CycleCommute365

Cycle commuting all year round in The Lake District, Cumbria. England. Please pass me safely & leave enough space!

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Police close roads in #Kendal #Cumbria as heavy snowfall makes travel trecherous in the south lakes region. This is #Windermere road in Kendal.
#snow #snowuk #snowfall #LakeDistrict #thelakes

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Beautiful scenes in #Kendal tonight as heavy #snow falls across the region! #snowfall #Cumbria #ukweather #LakeDistrict #TheLakes #flakedistrict

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Police close roads in #Kendal #Cumbria as heavy snow causes chaos across the region with locals and tourists forced to abandon cars! #TheLakes #snow #snowfall #LakeDistrict

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@AvaEvaThornton @bennelmes https://t.co/NVbZ1vS6dE

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@bennelmes Watch this very informative video from Harry's Garage for some reasons for the December spike every year. It's manufacturers trying to meet their "emissions fleet average" targets for the year. https://t.co/NVbZ1vS6dE

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@bikingCarpenter @UKCycleChat @wheelbasecycles ?

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@TVP_WestOxon How about you try this advice: "if you're out driving a vehicle please pay attention and do not hit vulnerable road users"

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@charlie_baker23 @TVP_WestOxon Not good. My 15 yr old son was knocked off his bike today by a van driver who pulled out in front of him. Reported to Cumbria Police who ended the call by saying "hopefully next time he will go slower at that junction"!!! What? Just what?!?! 😠

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@TVP_WestOxon Disappointing. My 15yo son was knocked off his bike today by a van driver who pulled out of a T junction as he rode past. Reported to police who said "hopefully he will cycle slower at that junction next time"! Blaming a child for the actions of a dangerous, inattentive driver

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My 15yo son was knocked off his bike by van driver today after they pulled out of side junction. Reported to police who said "hopefully he'll ride slower next time"!
Ugly #victimblaming by @Cumbriapolice

#cycling #cyclinglife #dangerousdriving #cyclist #RoadSafety #cyclingnews

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@WindleBeth Agreed. Those weekly/monthly tickets don't work if you only use the bus a few times a week, I try and cycle Kendal to Ambleside 2-3days & would consider bus 2-3 days but not at current prices.

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@chaponabike @WeAreCyclingUK Chain Checker Tool! About a tenner.
Your drivetrain will suffer from all the grit, salt and gunk so check for chain wear each week and avoid costly replacement parts. New Chain = £20 New Drivetrain = £Hundreds!

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@chaponabike @girlonabrompton @WeAreCyclingUK Gore windstopper headband type thing is a good bet for warm ears if your head is warm enough...

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@chaponabike @WeAreCyclingUK neoprene overshoes, merino liner gloves under waterproof gloves, buff on head, full mudguards, highviz waterproof jkt, very good lights + two rear lights, insulated bottle with nice warm juice in.

Most of all enjoy! Embrace the wind, rain, snow and energy!

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@brumcyclist n +1 🤣

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@victoria_stears @UKCycleChat An ample sufficiency I would say! 🧁 Good luck with the Tri.

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@girlonabrompton @RichmondCycling @LBRUT @KingstonCycling Sooo much room for a segregated cycle lane too! Stay Safe.

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@chrismcgt1d @UKCycleChat @UKMTB_Chat I used these hooks from @DecathlonUK in my bike room for six bikes stored against a plywood covered wall. Very strong hooks, simple to install and also can hold wide e-bike & mtb tyres easily. https://t.co/V1avzKN3Go

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@RealBobMortimer Ordered by me for my wife to give me for my birthday from her. Doofus McWhiskers.

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@cycling_woman What about this from Low Wood Bay to #Ambleside ? @lakedistrictnpa @anotherJon @timfarron @englishlakes @KendalCycleClub