Posts Tagged ‘ Silly Stuff ’

…after this dramatic footage of a child abduction was released by kidnappers: As you can see, the plucky kid makes a break for it at 1:30, but was brought down by the pack of Lycra-clad snatchers. The kidnappers have issued their demands: “We want some great carbon wheels, ceramic bearings (’cos, they totally make a difference), the...
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When I was 18, the woman who’s now Wife gave me one of those leather thong bracelet things. I wore it ’till it started to fall apart, and for the last few years its remains were used as my key ring. Unfortunately, it’s now completely disintegrating, so I’ve made a new key ring. Like the...
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Man it was cold this evening! I was forced (literally forced) to wear some extra, technical garments to keep warm: A “fleece” under my jacket. This is a bit like a jumper, but made of some sort of man-made fibre. The wonders of modern technology. A hat AND a scarf Gloves. These were my Aldi specials, but...
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Nope. I’ve watched this twice now, and the only word that pops into my head is “crazy”: Hat Tip to @theconchdotcom on that Twitter for this one.
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First time I had to fold a Brompton was when I borrowed Von Smallhaussen’s to go to the shops in Stoke Newington. After several minutes of bafflement, I towed the half-folded bike like grandma’s shopping basket into the shop behind me. If only I’d seen this instructional video first: Alternatively, here’s the official Brompton...
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**5th December 2011 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** CITY BOSSES are keen to show that they’re in it with the rest of us. Senior bankers have joined forces with the leaders of Transport for London to show that they’re really in touch with things at ’street’ level. So they’re forgoing the comforts of luxury cars and taking...
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So Cole Coachworks Ltd have done the official campaign bike for Boris’ re-election campaign: Yep - just goes to show that cycling really is a social leveller. Unless this is an enormous spoof, Boris will be riding a brakeless fixie road-bike conversion number. Doubtless he’ll also be striking some ironic poses, sporting facial hair, and...
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I’m not certain, but I think this may be a spoof.
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Congratulations to last the winner of last week’s caption contest - Tom correctly identified “Heinrich demonstrates how to pee on the move through his new sturmtek urine wicking tights“. Actually, that reminds me of a story I once heard . . . Anyway, we’ll be sending Tom a pair of these excellent and stylish cycling...
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Remember the Youtube vid showing how expensive cars are just so much better than bikes? Well the creator, “Rugfoot” now brings us this, which had me rolling around on the floor giggling more than is appropriate: I do ride a fixed-wheel bike - it’s a great workhorse for my 30 mile commute and really helps...
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